Samim Khan
University of Lincoln, École Normale Supérieure - PSL, Jadavpur University, Aliah University
Research areas: Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · Crystallography and molecular interactions · Crystal structures of chemical compounds · Crystal Structures and Properties
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About
Dr. Samim Khan is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Lincoln specializing in dynamic MOFs, coordination polymers, and photoresponsive smart materials. His work focuses on in‑situ photocrystallography, photomechanical behaviour, gas sorption, and the design of advanced porous architectures, supported by extensive synchrotron experience. He previously worked at IMAP (ENS‑Paris) and Aliah University and completed his PhD from Jadavpur University, contributing to major projects on photosalient crystals, flexible MOFs, photoswitching materials, and solid‑state photochemical reactions. With over 50 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple awards, and expertise in crystal engineering and photochemistry, he develops next‑generation functional materials for sensing and environmental applications.
Employment
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University of Lincoln Senior Postdoctoral Research Associate2025 - Present
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École Normale Supérieure - PSL Postdoctoral Researcher2023 - 2024
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Aliah University Visiting Researcher2022 - 2023
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Aliah University CSIR Research Associate2019 - 2022
Education
- 2015 - 2019
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Aliah University Integrated BSc-MSc2010 - 2015
Projects & Funding
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Flexible Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for On-demand Guest-Molecular Trapping or Storage Systems Council of Scientific and Industrial Research2019 - 2022
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CSIR Travel Grant Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Best Poster Award Asian Crystallographic Association (AsCA 2019)
Publications (55)
- Structure–property relationship in the photosalient behaviour of 4-(1-naphthylvinyl)pyridine based Zn(ii) complexes Save
- In-situ photomechanical bending in a photosalient Zn-based coordination polymer probed by photocrystallography Save
- Light-driven structural transformations in isotypical Cd(ii) complexes: stereoselectivity and photosalient motion Save
- Structural Characteristics and DNA Groove Binding Abilities of Two Zinc-Based Isoreticular MOFs Save
- Synthesis, structural elucidation, and DNA binding behavior of a ternary copper(II) complex featuring substituted bipyridyl and dicarboxylate ligands Save
- Facile construction of an anthracene-decorated highly luminescent coordination polymer for the selective detection of explosive nitroaromatics and the mutagenic pollutant TNP Save
- Impact of halogen⋯halogen interaction on the mechanical motion of a 3D Pb(ii) coordination polymer of elusive topology Save
- Photomechanical properties in metal–organic crystals Save
- Structural Insights into In Situ Disulfide Bond Formation for Enhancing Schottky Diode Behavior of a Paddle-Wheel Zn-Based Coordination Polymer Save
- Regulating photosalient behavior in dynamic metal-organic crystals Save
- Cocrystals for photochemical solid-state reactions: An account on crystal engineering perspective Save
- Construction of a photoluminescent Zn(II)-based 2D MOF via in situ cis-trans isomerization of cis,cis-muconate ligand Save
- A dual-functional 2D coordination polymer exhibiting photomechanical and electrically conductive behaviours Save
- Construction of a photoluminescent Zn(II)-based 2D MOF via in situ cis-trans isomerization of cis,cis-muconate ligand Save
- Crystallographic elucidation of an aluminium-bound amido Schiff base chemosensor: a selective turn-on fluorescent chemosensor for Al3+ ions Save
- Metal-organic frameworks for wastewater treatment Save
- Synthesis, structural characterization of dinuclear copper(II) complexes based on Schiff base derived ligands and their impacts on DNA-binding affinities Save
- cis, cis-Muconato bridged Cd(II) based linear trinuclear SBUs forming 2D MOF: Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld analysis and photoluminescence study Save
- Carboxylato Bridged Cyclic SBUs as Robust Features in a Series of Cu(II) Coordination Polymers and Halogen···Halogen Interactions in Crystal Packing Save
- Cu(II)-Based Molecular Hexagons Forming Honeycomb-like Networks Exhibit High Electrical Conductivity Save