Gowhar A. Naikoo
Also known as: Gowhar Naikoo, Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo
Dhofar University, Jiwaji University, University of Kashmir
Research areas: Chemistry · Analytical Chemistry · Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Electrochemical sensors and biosensors · Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
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About
Gowhar A. Naikoo is an internationally recognized material scientist, listed among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide (Stanford/Elsevier 2024–2025), whose research bridges advanced materials, sustainable energy, and real-world impact. As an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Dhofar University, he leads pioneering work in nanomaterials for green hydrogen production, seawater and wastewater splitting, 2D materials, high-performance supercapacitors,, non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors & environmental remediation. With more than 80 high-impact publications in reputed journals, multiple funded projects (MoHERI & DURG), and collaborations stretching across Asia, the Middle East, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Europe, Australia, and UK. He has built a reputation for transforming laboratory science into scalable solutions that address global energy, environmental, and healthcare challenges.
Beyond research, Dr. Gowhar is a dynamic keynote speaker, editorial board member, and mentor whose leadership style blends innovation, empathy, and purpose. He has guided numerous research assistants, co-supervising international PhD students, and established a state-of-the-art nanomaterials laboratory from the ground up.
His contributions to academic excellence, community engagement, and scientific capacity-building have earned him prestigious awards, including Best Research Scholar, Best Faculty Award, Global Teacher Award, and the Young Scientist Award. Driven by a belief that “materials can rewrite the future,” he continues to push the boundaries of sustainable nanotechnology—empowering clean energy, enabling next-generation sensors, and inspiring the next generation of scientists across the world.
Employment
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Dhofar University Associate Professor2024 - Present
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Dhofar University Assistant Professor2019 - Present
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Dhofar University Lecturer2016 - 2019
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Dhofar University Instructor2015 - 2016
Education
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Jiwaji University M.Sc. Chemistry2007 - 2009
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University of Kashmir B.Sc. Chemistry2003 - 2007
Projects & Funding
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Green Hydrogen Production: Empowering Sustainable Energy Transformation in Oman Dhofar University2024 - 2025
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Frankincense Based Carbon Nanostructures as electrode materials for Supercapacitors Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation2024 - 2025
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Electrochemical Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensors Composed of Bimetallic and Trimetallic Nanoporous Composite Materials for Diabetes Monitoring Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation2022 - Present
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Hierarchically Bimetallic Nanoporous Metal Oxide Composite Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitors Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation2021 - 2022
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Electrochemical Sensors Composed of Bimetallic Nanoporous Metal Oxide-based Composite Materials for the Detection of Vitamin D3 in Blood Samples Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation2021 - 2022
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Photochemical Generation of Hydrogen gas from Seawater using MoS2 Decorated Nanocatalysts Dhofar University2020 - 2021
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Development of Ultrasensitive CuO Based Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensors for Diabetes Monitoring Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation2019 - 2021
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Decorated Cu Based Nanoparticles for Anti-Colon Cancer Activity Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation2019 - 2020
Publications (81)
- Beyond glucose monitoring: Multi-analyte biosensing and AI-integrated wearable platforms for next-generation diabetes management Save
- Challenges of Hydrogen Evolution in Seawater Electrolysis: The Role of Chlorine Evolution Save
- Dhofarene: Frankincense-Derived graphene oxide-like nanostructures for hydrogen evolution in acidified distilled water, seawater and wastewater Save
- Electrochemical detection of para-nitrophenol employing a glassy carbon electrode modified with graphene–zinc oxide nanocomposite for enhanced sensitivity Save
- Engineered bimetallic Fe₂O₃/Ag/Nap₁.₅ nanocomposites for sensitive detection of para-nitrophenol in wastewater: A synergistic approach to environmental monitoring Save
- Biofouling-resistant nanomaterials for non-enzymatic glucose sensors: A critical review Save
- Advanced 2D material sensors for diabetes management: A comparative analysis in blood serum and urine of diabetic and non-diabetic individuals Save
- Exploring the catalytic capabilities of NiS@MoS2 2D for the production of Green Hydrogen Save
- Boosting green hydrogen production with ZnS@MoS2 2D materials: A structural, electrochemical and photocatalytic analysis Save
- Electrochemical performance of Co3O4/Ag/CuO electrodes for supercapacitor applications Save
- Trends in bimetallic nanomaterials and methods for the removal of p-nitrophenol and its derivatives from wastewater Save
- 2D Nanocomposite Materials for HER electrocatalysts - A Review Save
- Enhanced Method for the Synthesis and Comprehensive Characterization of 1-(4-Phenylquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-one Save
- Trimetallic CuO/Ag/NiO supported with silica nanoparticles based composite materials for green hydrogen production Save
- 3D Printed Personalized Colon-targeted Tablets: A Novel Approach in Ulcerative Colitis Management Save
- Bioinspired and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for Medical Applications: A Green Perspective Save
- Facile Solution‐Processed Semiconductor/Metal Hybrid Nanoporous Materials; their Highly Photoredox Catalytic Power Save
- Non-enzymatic glucose sensors composed of NFS-CuO/Ag/SiNPs based composite material with high performance Save
- Synthesis and characterization of nanobiochar from rice husk biochar for the removal of safranin and malachite green from water Save
- Impact of exosome therapy on pancreatic cancer and its progression Save