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Ms. Rehana Shahin | Artificial Photosynthesis | Women Researcher Award

2.5 years at MMMUT Gorakhpur, India

I am a passionate and dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, specializing in synthetic organic chemistry, biomimetic photocatalysis, and artificial photosynthesis for efficient solar energy conversion and CO2 fixation. My work focuses on developing cutting-edge photocatalysts for the transformation of solar energy into valuable chemical resources. Throughout my research career, I have collaborated with esteemed scientists and contributed to high-impact publications in renowned journals. I am committed to advancing renewable energy solutions and developing sustainable technologies for a greener future. 🌞🌱🔬

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. (Chemistry) | Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur, India | 2022 – Present
    Thesis: “Revolutionizing Carbon Chemistry: Solar-Powered Organic Transformations and CO2 Conversion via Newly Designed Dynamic Photocatalysts”
    Supervisors: Prof. Rajesh Kumar Yadav (Top 2% Scientist in the World, Stanford University 2023-2024), Prof. Rajesh Kumar Verma.
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDU), Gorakhpur, India | 2017
  • B.Sc. (PBC) | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDU), Gorakhpur, India | 2015

Professional Experience 💼

As a Research Scholar in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at MMMUT, I work on developing innovative photocatalysts for solar-driven chemical transformations. I focus on designing multifunctional materials for applications like artificial photosynthesis and CO2 conversion, aiming to address global energy and environmental challenges.
Under the guidance of Professors Rajesh Kumar Yadav and Rajesh Kumar Verma, I have made significant contributions to the field of photocatalysis, with a focus on synthesizing novel photocatalytic materials and exploring their applications in sustainable energy production and storage.

Research Interests 🔬

My research revolves around the following areas:

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Developing innovative synthetic strategies for organic transformations. 🧪
  • Biomimetic Photocatalysis: Using nature-inspired systems to develop efficient photocatalysts for solar energy conversion. 🌞🔋
  • Artificial Photosynthesis: Mimicking natural photosynthesis to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals like formic acid. 🌿🌍
  • Solar Energy Conversion & Storage: Designing cutting-edge photocatalysts for sustainable energy storage solutions. ⚡
  • CO2 Fixation: Investigating strategies to convert atmospheric CO2 into useful organic compounds, addressing climate change challenges. 🌎

Publications 📚

  • Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K.*, Verma, R. K., Singh, S., Singh, N., Baeg, J. O., & Kim, J. (2024). Novel boron-fluorine functionalized SGCN as multifunctional heterogeneous synergistic photocatalyst for the synthesis of 3,5-diphenyl 1,2,4-thiadiazole derivatives and cofactor NADH regeneration engineering. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024, accepted for publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.11.013
  • Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K.*, Verma, R. K., Singh, C., Singh, S., Singhal, R., Gupta, N. K., Baeg, J. O., El-Hiti, G., & Yadav, K. (2024). Effortless elegance in crafting flexible film photocatalysts for formic acid production from CO2 and cyclization of thioamides in the air’s embrace. RSC New Journal of Chemistry, 27(8), 12102-12111. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NJ00531G

  • Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K., Verma, R. K., Singh, C., Singh, S., Kim, T. W., Gupta, N. K., & Baeg, J. O. (2023). Revolutionizing carbon chemistry: Solar-powered C(sp3)-N bond activation and CO2 transformation via newly designed SBE-Y cutting-edge dynamic photocatalyst. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 100(5), 1262-1276. https://doi.org/10.1111/php.13895

  • Gupta, R., Yadav, R. K., Sharma, K., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, S., Satyanath, Singh, S., & Baeg, J. O. (2024). Innovatively designed chalk-shaped CdS@ACC nanocomposite photocatalyst-enzyme attached artificial photosynthesis reactor for production of formic acid from CO2. Chemistry Africa, Springer Link, ISSN: 2522-5766. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-024-01089-9

  • Sharma, K., Yadav, R. K., Verma, R. K., Singh, S., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, A. P., Singh, C., Gupta, N. K., Baeg, J. O.*, Yun, H. H., & Kim, J. (2024). Solar-driven tripus photocatalytic action of defective S-doped g-C3N4 for 1,4-NADH regeneration and simultaneous benzylamine conversion along with CO2 fixation into HCOOH. Catalysis Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CY00825A

  • Kumar, K., Yadav, R. K.*, Verma, R. K., Singh, S., Shahin, R., Singal, R., Gupta, N. K., Dwivedi, D. K., & Baeg, J. O. (2023). Unleashing the solar revolution: Harnessing the power of ultra-strong tensile strength PGTPP nanocomposites photocatalyst for artificial photosynthesis. RSC Catalysis Science and Technology, 13(19), 5679-5688. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CY00936J

  • Chaurasia, N., Yadav, R. K., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, S., Gupta, N. K., Pandey, S. K., Kumari Yadav, M., Baeg, J. O., Obaidullah, A. J., & Yadav, K. K. (2024). Shining bright: B@S-codoped graphitic carbon nitride nanorods illuminate enhanced catalytic CN bond formation under visible-light. FlatChem, 46, 100669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flatc.2024.100669

  • Sharma, K., Yadav, R. K., Singh, S., Singh, C., Shahin, R., Kumar, K., Verma, R. K., Dwivedi, D. K., Baeg, J. O., & Gupta, N. K. (2023). Sun-powered CO2 transformation: TBE-Y photocatalyst’s remarkable selectivity for solar-induced HCOOH. Molecular Catalysis, 548, 113379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113379

  • Gautam, H., Yadav, R. K., Mishra, S., Shahin, R., Singh, S., Singhal, R., Gupta, N. K., Baeg, J. O.*, Singh, A. P., El-Hiti, G. A., & Yadav, K. K. (2024). Crafting in situ boron and selenium-doped carbon nitride nanosheets for turbocharged benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol under solar spectrum. Diamond Related Materials, 146, 111140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111140

  • Vats, H., Shahin, R., Yadav, R. K., Singh, A. K., Singh, A., Churchill, D. G., & Singh, A. P. (2024). Oxidized-sulfur decorated two-dimensional cobalt(II) porphyrin covalent organic framework as a photocatalyst and proof-on action study in oxidative cyclization of thioamide. Catalysis Surveys from Asia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-024-01089-9

 

 

 

Rehana Shahin | Artificial Photosynthesis | Women Researcher Award

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