Mohd Muslim

About

PhD-trained inorganic/materials chemist with postdoctoral experience at IIT Kanpur and research expertise in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, porous materials, adsorption, catalysis/photocatalysis, crystal engineering and advanced materials characterization. Experienced in designing and synthesizing functional materials, evaluating adsorption and catalytic performance, interpreting structure–property relationships, and working across multidisciplinary research projects. Hands-on experience with BET, SEM/TEM, XRD/SCXRD, PXRD, FTIR, UV–Vis, TGA and ICP-MS. Prior industrial QC experience adds exposure to quality-focused laboratory practice. Strong fit for catalyst R&D requiring materials development, analytical characterization, scientific literature review, safe laboratory practice, technical documentation and collaboration with researchers and application teams.

Employment

• IIT Delhi Research Scientist
  2025 - 2027
• IIT Kanpur Postdoctoral Researcher
  2023 - 2025
• Aligarh Muslim University Doctoral Researcher
  2019 - 2023

Education

• Aligarh Muslim University Ph.D in Applied Chemistry
  2019 - 2023
• Aligarh Muslim University MS in Applied Chemistry
  2016 - 2018
• Aligarh Muslim University BS in Chemistry
  2013 - 2016

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (21)

• Multispectral analysis and molecular docking of a zinc (II) complex interaction with bovine serum albumin and studies on antibacterial properties, and catecholase mimicry of the complex
  Biophysical Chemistry 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2024.107355
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• Exploring superior nonlinear optical properties of copper complexes with π-conjugated ligands: experimental and theoretical investigation
  RSC Advances 2025 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra08037h
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• A cobalt coordination complex binds on a unique binding site between domain-I and domain-III of serum albumin
  Journal of Molecular Structure 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.140345
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• Design and synthesis of a new coordination polymer of zinc (II): Crystal structure and evaluation for its adsorption studies in removing perilous organic dye pollutants in aqueous medium
  Journal of Molecular Structure 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.137350
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• Hydrothermal synthesis of metal–organic frameworks
  Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks Via Water-based Routes 2024 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-95939-1.00011-3
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• Kind and role of linkers for metal–organic frameworks
  Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks Via Water-based Routes 2024 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-95939-1.00007-1
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• Experimental and density functional theory investigation on one- and two-dimensional coordination polymers and their ZnO-doped nanocomposite materials for wastewater remediation
  Separation and Purification Technology 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123598
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• Structural, Theoretical Investigations, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, and Cytotoxicity Profile of a Neocuproine-Co(II)-Based Discrete Homodinuclear Complex
  Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04180-4
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• Exploiting the biological potential of Zn(II) complex derived from zwitterionic Schiff base: DNA binding and cytotoxicity activity against human cervical cancer
  Chemical Papers 2022 DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02243-8
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• The cocrystal of 3-((4-(3-isocyanobenzyl) piperazine-1-yl) methyl) benzonitrile with 5-hydroxy isophthalic acid prevents protofibril formation of serum albumin
  Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics 2022 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1815585
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