0009-0009-9163-4546 About
Dr. Bushra Parveen is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Rawalpindi Women University, Pakistan, and an HEC-approved PhD Supervisor. She earned her PhD in Physics from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, focusing on transition-metal-doped semiconductors for spintronic and optical applications, and completed part of her research at Nanjing University, China. With over 12 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience at leading institutions including Lahore Garrison University, Queen Mary College, and Kinnaird College, she has also served as Head of the Department of Physics at LGU.
Her research interests include semiconductor physics, diluted magnetic semiconductors, optical and magnetic sensors, and electrochemical energy storage devices. She has published extensively in reputed international journals and supervised various research students.
Dr. Parveen is a recipient of multiple honors, including the HEC-NRPU Research Grant (2022–2024), international research support funding for her work in China, performance awards, and academic distinctions such as Gold Medals and a Talent Award. She is also a permanent member of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD).
Professional Activities
1-Teaching & Academic Roles
- Assistant Professor of Physics, Rawalpindi Women University (2022–Present)
- Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Physics, Lahore Garrison University (2015–2022)
- Lecturer, Queen Mary College (2012–2015) and Kinnaird College (2015)
2- Research & Supervision
- Published extensively in international journals
- Research focus: semiconductors, diluted magnetic semiconductors, electrochemical energy storage, optical & magnetic sensors
- Supervised 20+ Masters students
- Skills in nanomaterial growth, XRD, SEM/EDS, Raman, UV-Vis spectroscopy, electrochemical testing, and magnetic/electrical characterization
3-Administrative & Leadership Roles
- Head of Department, Lahore Garrison University (2019–2022)
- Incharge Hostels, Rawalpindi Women University (current)
- Coordinator for Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) and ORIC at LGU
- Chairperson, hostel accounts & quality management committees
4-Research Grants & Projects
- HEC-NRPU Grant (2022–2024)
- International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP), Nanjing University, China
- PHEC-funded International Conference Organizer (2021)
5- Awards & Honors
- Gold Medalist (BSc, MSc), Queen Mary College & University of the Punjab
- Talent Award, University of the Punjab (2009)
- Academic Performance Awards & Best Teacher Award
- Multiple performance-based increments
6- Professional Development & Training
- PAK-UK Education Gateway STEM Faculty Training (UK, 2025)
- Research capacity building training for PIs (Pak-UK Gateway)
- Workshops on publishing, optics, GRE Physics prep, and green leadership in universities
- Active presenter at international and national conferences (oral & poster)
7- Memberships
- Permanent Member, OWSD (Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World)
- Member, Garrison Physics Society
Employment
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Rawalpindi Medical University Assistant Professor2022 - Present
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Lahore Garrison University Assistant Professor2015 - 2022
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (16)
- Structural and antibacterial investigation of Ag based SnO₂ nanocomposites synthesized via Co-precipitation method Save
- Electrochemical and impedance analysis of carbon based MnO2 composite nanomaterials for supercapacitor electrodes Save
- Ferromagnetism, bandgap, and impedance analysis of Mn-doped SnO2 synthesized by single-step wet chemical approach Save
- Reduced graphene oxide/SrS nanocomposite: Band gap engineering and shift in impedance Save
- Synthesis of Zn metal contents-dependent ultra-wide-band gap ZnS nanoparticles Save
- Fabrication of chromium sulfide nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide based high power asymmetric supercapacitor Save
- A systematics for negative pion induced nuclear fission cross-sections: Experimental data fitting and cascade exciton model validation Save
- Dielectric and impedance spectroscopic analysis of Sn1−xZrxO2 ferromagnetically-like behavior semiconductors Save
- Effect of Mn (12 at%) substitution on magnetic anisotropy and magnetization reversal of equiatomic FeCo alloy nanorod arrays Save
- Pronounced Impact of p-Type Carriers and Reduction of Bandgap in Semiconducting ZnTe Thin Films by Cu Doping for Intermediate Buffer Layer in Heterojunction Solar Cells Save