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Mahnoor Rashad

Physics researcher engineering nanomaterials for supercapacitors

MPhil GPA
0/4.0
The University of Lahore
Publications
0+1 in prep
First-author paper in PCCP (RSC)
Honour
Bronze
Medal — 3rd position, MPhil Physics
Research experience
0+yrs
Graduate researcher since Feb 2024
01 Research focus

Designing electrode materials for energy storage.

I work on the synthesis, characterization and performance optimization of metal-oxide heterostructures and nanocomposites for sustainable energy storage, with hands-on experience in co-precipitation synthesis and ion-doping strategies for ferrite materials.

I hold an MPhil and BS in Physics from The University of Lahore, have a first-author publication in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics with a second manuscript in preparation, and am seeking a PhD position to develop next-generation materials for supercapacitors, batteries and other electrochemical devices.

Nanomaterial synthesis

Co-precipitation and hydrothermal routes to ferrite and metal-oxide nanoparticles with controlled composition.

Heterostructures & doping

Ion doping and composite engineering (V₂O₅, g‑C₃N₄, Bi³⁺) to tune structure and charge storage.

Electrochemical storage

Structural and electrochemical characterization of supercapacitor electrodes.

PhD interests

I want to carry this work into a PhD in Physics or Materials Science, focused on next-generation electrode materials and how composition, doping and interfaces control their electrochemical performance.

SupercapacitorsBatteriesOther electrochemical energy devicesDoped & heterostructured metal oxides
02 Publications & presentations

Research output.

● PublishedFirst authorRSC · 2026

Engineering Fe₂WO₆-based heterostructures for high-performance supercapacitors: the role of V₂O₅ and g-C₃N₄ integration

M. Rashad, A. Almohammedi, M. I. Khan, A. Mujtaba, M. Ahmad, F. M. Alzahrani, U. Younas, A. Saleem, M. Iqbal, G. Ul Islam

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 28(28), 17417–17428 (2026)

Summary of the study

Fe₂WO₆ nanoparticles were prepared hydrothermally, and Fe₂WO₆@V₂O₅ and Fe₂WO₆@g-C₃N₄ heterostructures were then built by in situ deposition. XRD and FTIR confirmed crystalline heterostructures with strong interfacial coupling, and SEM showed porous, interconnected morphologies suited to electrolyte access. BET analysis gave Fe₂WO₆@V₂O₅ the larger surface area (38.7 m² g⁻¹) and pore diameter (13.6 nm). UV–Vis showed narrowed band gaps of 2.59 eV (V₂O₅) and 2.71 eV (g-C₃N₄), indicating improved conductivity. Electrochemically, V₂O₅ integration outperformed g-C₃N₄, making Fe₂WO₆@V₂O₅ the stronger candidate electrode for next-generation supercapacitors.

Key results
355.3F g⁻¹
Specific capacitance at 0.8 A g⁻¹ (Fe₂WO₆@V₂O₅)
2.67Ω
Charge-transfer resistance
87.4%
Cycling stability
38.7m² g⁻¹
BET surface area
2.59eV
Reduced band gap
◐ Manuscript in preparation2026

Modified structure of nickel tin ferrite by bismuth doping for high-performance supercapacitor

Mahnoor Rashad · MPhil thesis research

◆ Conference presentation · upcoming8–9 Oct 2026

Structural modification of nickel tin ferrites via bismuth doping for supercapacitors

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Physics (ICETP) · The University of Lahore

03 Experience

Research, projects & teaching.

Research

Graduate Researcher

Feb 2024 — Present
Department of Physics · The University of Lahore, Pakistan · Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Iftikhar Khan
  • MPhil thesis: synthesized pure NiSnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles by co-precipitation and studied how Bi-ion doping at varying concentrations affects capacitance and energy-storage performance, using structural and electrochemical characterization. Manuscript in preparation; to be presented at ICETP.
  • Fe₂WO₆ heterostructures: first author of the study comparing V₂O₅ and g-C₃N₄ integration in Fe₂WO₆ electrodes, published in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (2026).
Project

Anti-Sleep Glasses

Nov 2023 — Jan 2024
BS final-year project · The University of Lahore
  • Built a wearable alarm that detects early signs of driver drowsiness and alerts the driver in real time.
Teaching

Science Teacher

Mar 2024 — Mar 2025
KIPS School · Lahore, Pakistan
  • Taught Physics and Science at secondary level.
Teaching

Private Tutor

Jan 2021 — Present
Cambridge O Level / IGCSE Physics & Mathematics
04 Education

Academic training.

3.88/ 4.0 GPA
Feb 2024 — Dec 2025

MPhil Physics

The University of Lahore, Pakistan

Bronze Medal · 3rd position

3.72/ 4.0 GPA
Sep 2021 — Jan 2024

BS Physics

The University of Lahore, Pakistan

Inprogress
Apr 2025 — Present

B.Ed. (Secondary)

Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore

05 Honours & skills

Recognition & toolkit.

3
May 2026

Bronze Medal — MPhil Physics

Awarded by The University of Lahore for third position in the MPhil Physics program, based on academic performance and research accomplishments.

Synthesis & materials
Co-precipitationHydrothermal & in situ depositionSol-gel & chemical bath (basics)Metal-oxide heterostructuresNanocompositesIon doping & structural modificationMaterials chemistry & electrochemistry
Characterization used in my research
XRDFTIRSEMBET surface areaUV–VisGalvanostatic charge–dischargeEISPhysics lab techniques
Analysis & communication
OriginLabData analysisScientific writingAcademic presentationTeaching & lab demonstration
Languages
Urdu — nativeEnglish — C1 reading & listening · B2 writing & speaking
06 Contact

Get in touch & collaborate.

Open to PhD positions, research collaboration and academic enquiries in electrochemical energy storage and nanomaterials.

Send a message

I usually reply by email.

Direct contact
Phone / WhatsApp+971 50 226 0597
WhatsApp
Based inDubai, United Arab Emirates
ORCID ↗ LinkedIn ↗
Academic reference
MIK
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iftikhar Khan MPhil thesis supervisor
  • Head of Department, Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
  • Professor, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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Mahnoor Rashad

Physics researcher · Nanomaterials & electrochemical energy storage

Physics researcher working on the synthesis, characterization and optimization of metal-oxide heterostructures and doped ferrite nanomaterials for supercapacitor electrodes. MPhil Physics (3.88/4.0, Bronze Medal) with a first-author paper in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. Seeking a PhD position in Physics / Materials Science.

Education

MPhil Physics Feb 2024 – Dec 2025
The University of Lahore · GPA 3.88/4.0 · Bronze Medal (3rd position)
BS Physics Sep 2021 – Jan 2024
The University of Lahore · GPA 3.72/4.0
B.Ed. (Secondary) Apr 2025 – present
Virtual University of Pakistan · in progress

Research experience

Graduate Researcher Feb 2024 – present
Dept. of Physics, The University of Lahore · Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Iftikhar Khan
• MPhil thesis: Bi-ion doping of co-precipitated NiSnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles for supercapacitor electrodes
• First author: Fe₂WO₆ heterostructures with V₂O₅ and g-C₃N₄ (PCCP, 2026)

Teaching

Science Teacher, KIPS School Lahore Mar 2024 – Mar 2025
Private Tutor, O Level / IGCSE Physics & Maths Jan 2021 – present

Publications & presentations

  1. Rashad M., Almohammedi A., Khan M. I., et al. Engineering Fe₂WO₆-based heterostructures for high-performance supercapacitors: the role of V₂O₅ and g-C₃N₄ integration. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 28(28), 17417–17428 (2026). doi:10.1039/d6cp01274d
  2. Rashad M. Modified structure of nickel tin ferrite by bismuth doping for high-performance supercapacitor. Manuscript in preparation.
  3. Rashad M. Structural modification of nickel tin ferrites via bismuth doping for supercapacitors. ICETP, The University of Lahore, 8–9 Oct 2026 (upcoming).

Honours

Bronze Medal, MPhil Physics May 2026
The University of Lahore · 3rd position

Skills

Synthesis: co-precipitation, hydrothermal, in situ deposition, sol-gel (basics)
Characterization used: XRD, FTIR, SEM, BET, UV–Vis, GCD, EIS
Tools: OriginLab, scientific writing
Languages: Urdu (native), English (C1 reading/listening, B2 writing/speaking)

Reference

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iftikhar Khan — HoD Physics, The University of Lahore · muhammad.iftikhar@phys.uol.edu.pk

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