Dr. Bhajan Lal stands out as a pioneering researcher in inorganic, analytical, and environmental chemistry, with a profound impact in nanocatalysis, photocatalysis, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). His exceptional research output, comprising over 50 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals like Angewandte Chemie, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and ACS Omega, illustrates both quality and relevance. With 1550+ citations, his scientific contributions are widely recognized and influential in the global research community 🌍.
🔹 Education & Experience
Dr. Bhajan Lal’s academic path began with a B.Sc. from SALU Khairpur 🧪, followed by an M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 📘. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University, USA 🇺🇸, and a research stint at the University of Sydney 🇦🇺. Professionally, he began as an Assistant Professor at SALU (2013), transitioned to Sukkur IBA (2015–2017), and returned to SALU in 2017. Since 2019, he has served as Associate Professor 🏫. In addition to teaching, he has taken up advisory roles, such as Faculty Advisor to the ACS-SALU Chapter and technical expert for SHEC initiatives 🧑🔬. His extensive experience blends pedagogy, innovation, and research leadership 🌟. Dr. Lal’s role in national and international research events and programs showcases his global academic engagement 🌍. He is known for mentoring graduate students and managing multi-year, interdisciplinary research grants 🎯.
🔹 Professional Development
Dr. Bhajan Lal is a proactive scholar committed to continuous professional growth and academic leadership 🌟. He has attended numerous national and international conferences in the USA 🇺🇸, Singapore 🇸🇬, Korea 🇰🇷, and the UAE 🇦🇪, presenting cutting-edge research in chemistry. He has received multiple ACS Community Engagement and Professional Meeting Grants 💼 to support his academic outreach and networking. As Faculty Advisor to the ACS-SALU International Chapter 🌍, he has led initiatives that integrate students into the global scientific community. Dr. Lal’s development portfolio includes research grants from the Higher Education Commission and the Sindh Research Support Program 💰, reflecting his project leadership and innovation. Additionally, his invited talks at prestigious platforms demonstrate his growing influence in applied and sustainable chemistry 🌿. These engagements, combined with his postdoctoral work at Northwestern University, enrich his professional skills and position him as a dynamic leader in chemical education and research development 🔬.
🏅 Awards and Recognitions
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🧪 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Northwestern University (HEC Pakistan)
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🌏 IRSIP Fellowship, University of Sydney, Australia (HEC)
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💼 ACS Community Engagement Grants (2024–2025)
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🧵 Sindh Research Support Grant – Nanozyme-based water treatment project
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🧳 Travel Grants by HEC & IBA for conferences in USA, Singapore, Korea, and UAE
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🎤 Invited Speaker at international conferences including ChemCon2023, ICSDN-23
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🏅 Platinum Medallion Publications in Angewandte Chemie and JACS
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📈 Citations: 1550+ scholarly citations on Google Scholar
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📚 Faculty Advisor, ACS-SALU International Student Chapter
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👨🏫 Focal Person, PM Youth Laptop Scheme & SLSP (SHEC)
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Bhajan Lal’s research focuses on inorganic, analytical, and environmental chemistry, with specialized interest in nanocatalysis, photocatalysis, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) 🔬. His work in synthesizing and characterizing functional materials targets sustainable applications like pollutant degradation, microbial control, and clean energy 🌱. He explores size-exclusion separation methods and nanozyme-based floodwater remediation, contributing to green chemistry and public health 🧪. His published studies in journals such as Angewandte Chemie and JACS illustrate his expertise in hydrocarbon separation and advanced material design 🚀. Dr. Lal also investigates visible-light-driven TiO₂-based nanocatalysts, enzyme-mimicking nanomaterials, and electrochemical sensors ⚡. By combining experimental techniques with computational modeling, his research enhances understanding of functional nanostructures and catalysis mechanisms 🔍. Through collaborative projects and supervision of graduate research, he nurtures interdisciplinary innovation in material science, environmental solutions, and medicinal chemistry 🧬. His impactful work pushes the boundaries of next-generation chemical technologies and environmental sustainability 🌍.