Dr. Jannatun Zia is currently serving as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, S R University, India (August 2025 – Present). She previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Vijayawada (July 2023 – July 2025), where she taught Engineering Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Material Chemistry while supervising undergraduate research projects.
Her earlier research experience includes serving as a Research Associate (RA) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, where she conducted advanced studies on organic–inorganic nanohybrids and their photocatalytic applications under CSIR-funded projects.

Research Expertise

Dr. Zia’s research focuses on Nanomaterials, Conducting Polymers, Organic–Inorganic Hybrids, Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs), and Photocatalysis. Her interdisciplinary work spans environmental and energy applications, electrocatalysis, and drug-delivery systems. She has made significant contributions to developing novel nanohybrids and polymer-based catalysts for sustainable and green chemistry solutions.

Research Output & Impact

Dr. Zia has authored over 33 research articles published in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, with a citation count exceeding 630, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 15.
Her work is widely recognized in the scientific community, with publications appearing in Q1 and Q2 journals.
Full list of publications: Google Scholar Profile

Honors & Awards

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harbin Institute of Technology, China (2024)

• CSIR-SRF Fellowship, CSIR-HRDG, India (2020 – 2022)

• Best Oral Paper Award, International Conference, JNU, New Delhi (2018)

• Best Poster Award, National Seminar, Lucknow Christian P.G. College (2013)

Research Grants & Collaborations

• CSIR-HRDG Project: Synthesis and Photocatalytic Applications of Nanohybrids (₹10,41,600; 2020–2022)

• Collaborative Project with King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia: Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants (80,000 SR; 2019–2021)

She has also participated in numerous faculty development programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences and has served as a reviewer for prestigious international journals including RSC Advances, Chemistry Select, and Elsevier journals in inorganic and polymer materials.

Professional Contributions

Dr. Zia has actively contributed to academic development through faculty training programs (07), international/national seminars (04), conferences (06), workshops (03), and invited lectures/webinars (07), promoting knowledge exchange and collaborative learning in the chemical sciences.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Jannatun Zia’s remarkable academic achievements, extensive publication record, impactful research on sustainable nanomaterials, and active engagement in collaborative and mentoring roles demonstrate her excellence in research and leadership. Her consistent contributions to advancing chemical sciences and mentoring young researchers make her highly eligible and deserving of the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.