Dr. Sofia Javed
Associate Professor · Materials and Surface Engineering · Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Sofia Javed is an Associate Professor at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, where she has worked since 2016, first as Assistant Professor and now leading her own research group. Her work centers on materials and surface engineering, with a focus on nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage.
She has supervised more than 15 MS scholars and 4 PhD students, and has secured 6+ research grants from bodies including HEC and USAID. Her research experience spans NUST Islamabad, LMU Munich, and the City University of Hong Kong. Find her full publication record on ORCID.
Areas of Expertise
- Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage
- Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs)
- Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
- Supercapacitors
- Photocatalysis for Water Remediation
- Functional Coatings for Self-Cleaning and Energy Efficiency
Current Affiliation
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan — Associate Professor (2021–Present), Assistant Professor (2016–2021)
