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A Hybrid Event (Physical and Online)
The Annual International Conference on Advances in Materials Science (AIMS) is a flagship international event organized by the Department of Physics, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore. Established to provide a dynamic platform for young researchers, AIMS brings together leading scientists and academicians from around the world to share their expertise and inspire future advancements in materials science.
Since its inception, AIMS has served as an interdisciplinary forum where researchers working in both fundamental and applied materials science can exchange innovative ideas, discuss emerging trends, and explore the scientific challenges shaping the future of the field. Each year, the conference attracts eminent speakers from diverse countries who contribute their cutting-edge research and valuable insights.
The inaugural AIMS-2020, held on July 23–24, 2020, featured 15 keynote speakers from eight countries, along with parallel sessions where 30 researchers presented their work.
Building on this foundation, AIMS-2021 (October 5–6, 2021) hosted 27 keynote speakers from 14 countries, received over 80 abstract submissions from 30 countries, and welcomed more than 1,100 registered participants from 33 countries.
AIMS-2022, conducted on December 15–16, 2022, in a hybrid format, brought together participants from over 15 countries, featuring more than 140 talks delivered both onsite and via Zoom.
The 4th conference, AIMS-2023, held on November 29–30, 2023, hosted researchers from over 13 countries and included more than 170 talks presented physically and online.
Continuing this tradition, AIMS-2024, held on November 27–28, 2024, saw participation from over 12 countries, featuring more than 130 talks from distinguished scientists worldwide.
Building upon the success of the previous editions, the Department of Physics is now organizing the 6th Annual International Conference on Advances in Materials Science (AIMS-2025), scheduled for December 03–04, 2025. This hybrid event will feature participation from 13 countries, with 20 international speakers and a total of 165 talks will be delivered both physically and online. AIMS-2025 continues the legacy of fostering international collaboration, promoting scientific excellence, and providing an inspiring platform for young researchers to engage with global leaders in materials science.
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As the Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Lahore, and Patron-in-Chief of AIMS-2025, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 6th Annual International Conference on Advances in Materials Science (AIMS-2025). This conference, now a hallmark event for our institution, serves as a vital platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and innovations in the rapidly evolving field of materials science. Since its inception, AIMS has brought together some of the brightest minds in the scientific community from around the world. It has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, provided young researchers with invaluable opportunities to learn from global leaders in the field, and facilitated discussions on the most pressing challenges and advancements in materials science. The University of Education, Lahore, is committed to advancing research and education in science and technology. AIMS-2025 exemplifies this commitment by offering a venue where academia and industry can come together to push the boundaries of what is possible in materials research.
I extend my deepest gratitude to the organizing committee, the distinguished speakers, and the participants from around the world whose contributions make this conference a resounding success each year. I am confident that AIMS-2025 will once again provide a rich and stimulating environment for all attendees. I look forward to the innovative ideas and collaborations that will emerge from this year's conference and to the continued growth and impact of AIMS in the years to come.
As the Director of the Division of Science & Technology at the University of Education, Lahore, and Co-Patron of AIMS-2025, I am honored to extend a warm welcome to all participants of the 6th Annual International Conference on Advances in Materials Science. This conference has grown into a premier event that attracts leading researchers, scientists, and industry experts from across the globe, all of whom share a common passion for advancing the field of materials science. AIMS-2025 is not just a conference; it is a unique platform where ideas are exchanged, collaborations are formed, and the future of materials science is shaped. The diversity of topics covered, the caliber of speakers, and the active engagement of participants make this event a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of scientific excellence. Our Division is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes research and innovation. AIMS-2025 is a testament to our commitment to supporting cutting-edge research and providing opportunities for both seasoned experts and emerging scholars to showcase their work on an international stage.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the organizing committee for their tireless efforts in bringing this conference to fruition, and to our distinguished speakers and participants for their invaluable contributions. I am confident that this year’s conference will not only meet but exceed the high standards set by previous editions. I wish you all a productive and inspiring experience at AIMS-2025 and look forward to the groundbreaking discussions and collaborations that will undoubtedly emerge from this gathering.
We have highly esteemed speakers from more than 15 countries who will share their excellent research at AIMS-2025
Senior Professor of Chemistry at the University of Zululand and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). A leading expert in developing synthetic routes for high-quality Functional Nanomaterials, with a focus on earth-abundant Materials for Energy Generation, Storage, and Quantum Technologies. He serves as Associate Editor for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Special Periodic Reports on Nanoscience and is a Member of the South African Academy of Science.
Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences and recipient of the 2024 Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation. An internationally recognized Researcher in Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, and Nanoelectronics, consistently ranked among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. He serves as Associate Editor of Nano-Micro Letters and has initiated key Academic Programs in Nanotechnology Engineering.
A distinguished Physicist and recipient of Pakistan's Civil Award Sitar-i-Imtiaz. Widely recognized as a pioneering leader who established Nanotechnology as a National priority in Pakistan. As the Founding Chairman of PINSAT, he created the first multidisciplinary BS program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Pakistan and the OIC, fostering significant international partnerships and scholarship opportunities.
Professor of Physics and former Head of the Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department at Beni-Suef University. Her research bridges Physics, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, focusing on the synthesis and application of Magnetic Nanomaterials, Multiferroics, and Nanocomposites for Sustainable Technologies. She currently serves as Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, and recipient of the 2025 Excellent Youth Award of the Chinese Materials Research Society. His research is centered on Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrochemical Technologies, including Fuel Cells and Water Electrolysis. He serves on the editorial boards of several high-impact journals, including eScience and SmartMat.
Professor of Materials Science at the National Defence University of Malaysia and a Fellow of the Malaysian Association of Solid State Science & Technology. With expertise in both Experimental and Computational methods, his research focuses on developing Advanced Materials for Energy Storage Applications, including Batteries and Supercapacitors.
Professor of Electrochemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, specializing in low-temperature fuel cells and electrolysers. His work spans the development and evaluation of critical components for Electrochemical Energy Systems. He currently serves as Vice President of the Association of British Chinese Professors.
Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, and a recipient of the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars. His applied research in Catalytic Reaction Engineering, High-Energy Fuels, and Green Hydrogen has been published in top-tier journals like Nature Energy and Nature Communications. He is recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics.
Deputy Chief Scientist and Group Leader of Nanobiotechnology at NIBGE, a Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission institute. His research is dedicated to developing sustainable nanotechnology by synthesizing nanoparticles from local, cost-effective resources for applications in Wastewater Treatment, Medicine, and Industry.
Professor of Physics specializing in Theoretical and Computational Materials Science. His research utilizes Density Functional Theory (DFT) to explore Material Simulations, Photonic Crystals, Quantum Optics, and Ion-Photon interactions, contributing to fundamental understanding in Atomic and Molecular Physics.
A tenured Professor and leading researcher in Energy Materials, with a focus on Fuel Cells, Solar Cells, and Batteries. He played a key role in inventing a "New Energy Conversion Device" and has established one of Pakistan's premier Fuel Cell Research Laboratories. His work bridges Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies.
Professor and Principal Scientist at NIBGE. Her research focuses on designing Advanced Biosensing Platforms by Engineering Nanointerfaces for Electrochemical Sensors, Microchips, and Lateral Flow Assays, with applications in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medical Diagnostics.
Professor at the Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics. His research spans Multiferroic Materials, Energy Harvesting, and Solar Cell Simulations. He is also the President of the Khwarizmi Science Society, dedicated to the popularization of Science in Pakistan.
Professor of Physics with research and teaching experience spanning over two decades. His work focuses on Condensed Matter Physics and the development of Smart Materials for Multifunctional Applications, supported by international research experience in China.
Professor of Physics and an HEC Approved Supervisor, specializing in Computational Materials Physics using first-principles DFT. His research investigates the Electronic, Elastic, and Optical properties of Perovskites and other Advanced Materials for Optoelectronic Applications.
Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of Materials and Nanotechnology at the University of La Laguna. Recognized among the world's top 2% most influential scientists, his research focuses on Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications.
Associate Professor specializing in Medical Radiation Physics and Materials Science. His work spans Radiation Detection, Dosimetry, Nanomaterials for Shielding, and Monte Carlo Simulations, bridging Fundamental Research with Applied innovation in Healthcare.
Materials Scientist and Physicist specializing in the development of Advanced Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Renewable Energy. His interdisciplinary approach combines experimental synthesis with computational modeling and machine learning to accelerate Materials discovery.
Associate Professor of Medical Radiation Physics. His research expertise lies in Brachytherapy, Radiation Therapy Optimization, and the development of Phantom Materials using natural resources, applying Advanced Simulation Techniques to Biomedical challenges.
Associate Professor and Head of the Radiation Protection Officer Training Unit at Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research focuses on applying Advanced Nanomaterials, like Graphene Oxide Composites, for Radiation Protection in Medical and Industrial Settings.
Marie Curie alumnus and researcher at IREC, specializing in the design of Metal-Organic Precursors and Functional Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis and Energy Applications. He is an editor of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Nanosciences: Specialist Periodical Reports.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a Computational Materials Scientist. His research employs Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Machine Learning to design Sustainable Materials for Spintronics, Optoelectronics, and Green Hydrogen Production.
Recognized consecutively in the Stanford Top 2% Scientists list, his research focuses on Renewable Energy Technologies, including Supercapacitors, Fuel Cells, and Photocatalysis. He has extensive experience in securing international research grants and collaborations.
Director of the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) at IST. He leads research on Renewable Energy Materials, focusing on experimental and computational studies of Thermoelectric Materials for Green Energy Conversion.
Faculty member in Chemistry with a PhD from the University of Manchester, UK. His research interests include the synthesis of Nanostructured Materials and Thin Films, particularly Lead Chalcogenide Nanocrystals, for Infrared and Solar Energy Applications.
Associate Professor and Head of Department Research at USPCAS-E, NUST. A recognized expert in Battery Technologies, his work focuses on developing Advanced Electrode Materials and Solid-State Electrolytes for Lithium and Sodium-Ion Batteries.
Associate Professor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and founder of the Electronic Materials and Devices Lab (EMDL) at UET Lahore. His research spans Lead-Free Piezoelectrics, Solid-State Batteries, and Materials for Energy Storage and Harvesting.
Associate Professor and Director at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP), GCU Lahore. His research expertise includes Surface Modification of Materials via Ion Implantation and the Fabrication of Semiconductor-based Optoelectronic Devices.
Tenured Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Chemistry Department. His research in Bioinorganic and Material Chemistry is focused on designing metal-based drugs to combat antibiotic resistance and drive innovation in Therapeutic Development.
Associate Professor and Chairman of the Physics Department. His research in Materials Physics and nanotechnology is aimed at developing high-performance Nanocomposite Electrodes for Supercapacitors and other Energy Storage Devices.
Associate Professor of Physics specializing in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics and Nanomaterials. His work focuses on Advanced Magnetic Materials, Nanocomposites, and their applications in RF/Microwave Devices and Absorption Technologies.
Tenured Associate Professor in Environmental Sciences. His research in Materials Chemistry focuses on developing Novel Chalcogenide Semiconductors and other Materials for Electrocatalysis, Supercapacitors, Solar Cells, and Environmental Remediation.
Associate Professor at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP). His research encompasses the Simulation, Synthesis, and investigation of Magnetic, Thermoelectric, and Solar Materials, including work with Ion Beams for Materials Science.
Associate Professor of Physics with expertise in Metal Oxide Nanomaterials. His research focuses on applying these materials to Environmental Challenges, including Pollutant Degradation, Photocatalysis and the development of Supercapacitors and Electrocatalysts.
Associate Professor of Chemistry and a recognized Scientist in Pakistan's National Directory. A leading expert in Smart Materials, his work focuses on Liquid Crystal-based Technologies for Energy-Saving applications like Smart Glass and Displays.
Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney and a Top 2% Highly Cited Researcher. His work focuses on Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Processes and Rechargeable Batteries, with publications in top-tier Energy Journals.
Associate Professor and Head of the Physics Department. His research is centered on Materials for Energy Technologies, including Solar Cells, Batteries, Supercapacitors and Photocatalysis.
Associate Professor of Physics specializing in Condensed Matter Physics. His research involves the study of Magnetic Nanostructures, Electromagnetic Absorption and Exchange Spring Magnets through Experimental and Simulation Approaches.
Associate Professor of Physics with a research focus on Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis. His work encompasses the Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Photocatalytic Materials for Environmental and Energy-related Processes.
Associate Professor of Physics and a Computational Materials Scientist. His research utilizes Density Functional Theory (DFT) to simulate and design Energy Storage and Photovoltaic Materials, such as Ternary Chalcogenides.
Associate Professor of Physics specializing in Computational Materials Science. His research employs DFT to investigate the Hydrogen Storage, Catalytic and Optical properties of Perovskite Materials for Energy Applications.
Assistant Professor of Physics with expertise in Microelectronics and Nanotechnology. His research focuses on synthesizing Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites and investigating their Dielectric Properties for Energy Storage Applications.
Associate Professor of Physics recognized among the Top 2% Scientists. His research involves the controlled synthesis of Heterostructured Nanomaterials for Multifunctional Applications in Energy Production and Conversion.
Associate Professor at the Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics. His research focuses on nano-sized Magnetic Materials for advanced applications including Microwave Absorption, Magnetic Hyperthermia, Biosensors and Energy Storage.
Associate Professor of Physics. His research is dedicated to the efficient construction and application of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials for various technological applications, supported by nationally funded projects.
Scientist at the Pakistan Tokamak Plasma Research Institute (PTPRI). His work involves Numerical Simulation, Design and Experimental studies of Nuclear Fusion Reactor Technology, contributing to international collaborations like the EAST and CFETR projects.
Assistant Professor (HDR) specializing in Photovoltaics and Thermal Energy Storage. His research at UM6P's ASARI institute focuses on Innovative and Accessible solutions for Renewable Energy Generation and Storage.
Assistant Professor of Physics with expertise in Computational Materials Design. His research focuses on 2D Materials and Heterostructures for Applications in Spintronics, Photocatalysis for Renewable Energy and Gas Sensing.
Assistant Professor of Physics. His research involves the Synthesis and Application of Advanced Materials, including Nanomaterials, Ferrites and MOFs, for developing High-Performance Supercapacitors, Batteries and Optoelectronic Devices.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences. His research spans Inorganic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery, Solar Energy, Nanofluid Heat Transfer and the development of MOF-based Materials for Supercapacitors.
Assistant Professor of Physics with over a decade of experience in Energy Research. Her work focuses on developing novel Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors, Batteries and Photoelectrochemical systems for Hydrogen Production.
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the School of Physical Sciences. His research focuses on the fabrication and study of One-Dimensional Magnetic and Multiferroic Hybrid Nanostructures for next-generation Data Storage Devices.
Assistant Professor of Physics and founder of Qubit Pakistan. His research in Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Optics includes the study of Topological Materials and the promotion of Quantum Science and Technology in Pakistan.
Assistant Professor at the Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology. An internationally recognized researcher in Nanotechnology and Renewable Energy, his work is aimed at designing sustainable and accessible Technological Devices.
Assistant Professor of Physics. Her research involves the synthesis and characterization of Metal and Metal/Semiconductor Hybrid Nanostructures for applications in Optoelectronics, Water Purification and Biomedical Fields.
Assistant Professor of Physics with extensive international postdoctoral experience in China and Sweden. His research focuses on Photovoltaic Materials, particularly exploring ultrathin films to enhance Solar Device Efficiency.
Assistant Professor of Physics with a PhD in Nuclear and Particle Physics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His current research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing Metal Oxide Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications.
Assistant Professor of Physics and prolific author. His research interests are centered on Energy Storage and Conversion Devices, with a particular focus on developing high-performance MXene-based Supercapacitors.
Assistant Professor with a PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China. His research specializes in the phase engineering and manipulation of 2D layered materials to optimize their properties for Energy-related Applications.
PhD Researcher in Physics working within the Einstein Telescope (ET) collaboration. His research focuses on Quantum Noise Reduction Techniques, including the use of Entangled Squeezed Light, to enhance the sensitivity of gravitational Wave Detectors.
Doctoral Research Fellow and ANSO Scholarship awardee. His research is focused on Innovative Materials and systems for on-site Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Clean Energy Technologies like Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors.
Event is organized by Department of Physics
Division of Science and Technology,
University of Education, Lahore
For any query, please contact us at aims@ue.edu.pk