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Department of Chemistry


Dr. M.G.H. Zaidi


DESIGNATION:Professor
QUALIFICATION:Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION:Physical Chemistry
EMAIL:mgh_zaidi[at]yahoo[dot]com
CONTACT NO.:+919411159853 (M), 915944234850(R)
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Teaching Interests: Physical Chemistry

  • Postgraduate Teaching: Quantum chemistry, Electrochemistry, Classical, Statistical & Non- equilibrium Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Colloid & Surface Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Polymers & Nanochemistry.
  • Undergraduate Teaching: General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Engineering Chemistry.
    • Research Areas/ Areas of Interest: Polymer Science & Technology

  • Green Synthesis of Emerging Polymer Materials: Polymerization and polymer modification in supercritical fluids & under microwave irradiation.
  • Materials: Synthesis of nanomaterials for applications in structural & design engineering, nanobiotechnology, antimicrobial coatings, sustained delivery, bio sensing, & electrochemical energy storage. Impact of nanomaterials on ecosystem.
  • Waste Management: Bacterial, fungal and enzymatic degradation of polymer materials. Valorization of solid waste from agricultural , automobile , pulp and paper, brick industries into composite structures and bioenergy
  • Computational Polymer Science : DFT, kinetics & thermodynamics of solid state decomposition.
    • Research Projects

    Research Projects Directed as Principal Investigator

    1. 1998-2002:“Redox initiated graft Co polymerization of polymethyl methacrylate onto polycarbonate”, funded by N.V.S. Chemicals, PVT .Ltd., India.
    2. 2000-2002: “Synthesis of weatherable graft-copolyolefins, funded by N.V.S. Chemicals, PVT .Ltd., India.
    3. 2001-2004: “Synthesis of graft copolymers in supercritical carbon dioxide”, funded by Directorate of Extramural Research & Intellectual Property Rights (ER/IPR), Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defense, Delhi, India.
    4. 2005-2008: “Synthesis of C60 caged polymers in supercritical carbon dioxide”, funded by Directorate of ER/IPR , DRDO, Ministry of Defense , Delhi, India.
    5. 2007-2008: “Synthesis of CNT encapsulated polymers in supercritical carbon dioxide”, , funded by Directorate of ER/IPR, DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Delhi, India.
    6. 2008-2011: “Processing of antimicrobial nanocomposites in supercritical carbon dioxide”, funded by Department of Biotechnology, Delhi, India. http://dbtnanobiotech.com/project-details.php?pid=MTMzMA==
    7. 2008-2011: “Processing of thermoresponsive magnetic nanoparticles in supercritical carbon dioxide”, funded as Major Project by University Grants Commission, Delhi.
    8. 2009-2013: “Synthesis of CNT integrated epoxy composites in supercritical carbon dioxide”, funded by Air Force Research Development Board, DRDO, Delhi, India.
    9. 2008-2013: “Supercritical carbon dioxide synthesis of carbon nanotube epoxy composites”, funded by Directorate of ER/IPR, DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Delhi, India. https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/ default/files/er_project_status_documents/project-completed-15-16.pdf
    10. 2011-2012: “Fabrication of graphene modified jatropha oil cake epoxy composites”, under Contract Acquisition Research Scheme (CARS) funded by Defense Institute of Bioenergy research, Haldwani, DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Delhi India Uttarakhand, India.
    11. 2015-2017: “Supercritical processing of metal organic frameworks”, funded by Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Delhi , India.

    Research Projects Directed as Co-Investigator

    1. 2005-2008: “Bacterial gene pool for biodegradation of polymers from plastic waste”, funded by Department of Microbiology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar , India by Department of Biotechnology, Delhi, India.
    2. 2009-2012: “Delineating the molecular mechanisms associated with plant growth promoter effect of nano-particles funded by Department of Biotechnology, Delhi, India to Dr Sandeep Arora, Professor, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering.
    Technology Transferred to Industry



    Technology entitled “Green Compounding of Antibacterial Polymer Nanocomposites” has been transferred to CELLVAC LIFESCIENCES LLP,SCO 79, First Floor Swastik Vihar ,Sector 5, M.D. Complex, Panchkula 134114 , Haryana India through license agreement April 14,2026.

    UG/PG/PhD Student Guided

  • PG guided: 27
  • PhD Thesis Guided: 15
    • Patents Granted

  • South African Patent Grant No. ZA202311150B: “A Palm Waste based Sandwich Composite Structure (SCS) and a Method of Its Fabrication”, International Classification B32B, granted to M.G.H. Zaidi, S. Mahtab, R. Patwal, V. Arya, M. Pandey, M. Aziz, D. Palariya on June 26, 2024.
  • South African Patent Grant No. ZA202400250B: “A Method for Synthesizing Macroporous Poly (N-Isopropyl Acrylamide) Hydrogel Scaffold for Chemotherapy Treatment”, International Classification A61K, granted to A. Kumar, N.S. Jadon, R. Saini, S. Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi on July 31, 2024.
  • UK Design Grant No. 6385786: “Apparatus for Fabrication of Structural Composites”, International Design Classification Version 14-2023, Class 15 (Machine Not Elsewhere Specified), Subclass 09 (Machine Tools, Abrading and Founding Machinery). Registered on Aug 20, 2024, granted to M.G.H. Zaidi, S. Mehtab, M. Pandey, S. Sharma, M. Aziz on Aug 29, 2024.
  • UK Design Grant No. 6386977: “Device Analyzing Gold Nanoparticles Mediated Anti-Tumor Effects”, International Design Classification Version 14-2023, Class 24 (Medical and Laboratory Equipment), Subclass 01 (Apparatus and Equipment for Doctors, Hospitals and Laboratories). Registered on Aug 29, 2024, granted to N.K. Sharma, M. Sudan, S. Parveen, V. Gupta, R. Rekhari, S. Bisht, S. Agarwal, A. Kandwal, S. Devi, S. Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi on Sept 24, 2024.
  • Indian Patent Grant No. IN 307178: “Process of e-Waste Biodegradation in Presence of Bacterial Consortium”, published in The Patent Office Journal, 27/2020, p. 24957, on July 03, 2020, granted to Prasenjit Debram, M.G.H. Zaidi, Dinesh Chandra Suyal, Saurabh Kumar and Reeta Goel.
  • Indian Patent Grant No. IN 307178: “A Method of Preparing Antimicrobial Nanocomposites in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide”, published in The Patent Office Journal, 54/2016, p. 24957, on Dec 03, 2016, granted to M.G.H. Zaidi, Tithi Agarwal, Harshita Negi and Reeta Goel on Dec 02, 2019.
  • Indian Patent Grant No. IN 27736: “Bacterial Consortia for Low Density Polyethylene Biodegradation”, published in The Patent Office Journal, 37/2011, p. 16101, granted to Reeta Goel, Anil Kapri and M.G.H. Zaidi.
  • Indian Patent Grant No. IN 278739: “Formulation of Bacterial Consortium for Degradation of High Density Polyethylene”, published in The Patent Office Journal, 54/2016, p. 24957, on Dec 03, 2016, granted to Reeta Goel, Anil Kapri and M.G.H. Zaidi.
  • Indian Patent Grant No. IN 256138: “A Method of Producing Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites”, published in The Patent Office Journal, 14/2009, p. 17015, on Apr 03, 2009, granted to M.G.H. Zaidi, Prakash Lal Sah and Sarfaraz Alam.
    • Selected Publications in Journals

  • Manisha Pandey, Ali Raza Ayub, Sameena Mehtab, MGH Zaidi, Shubha Dubey, Minakshi Pandey, Ferrocene Integrated Graphite Epoxy Coatings for Alkaline Corrosion Protection of Mild Steel: Experimental and DFT Insights, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2026,110101
  • MGH Zaidi, Anam Fatima, Sameena Mehtab (2026). Ferrofluid mediated synthesis of magnetic polymer materials in supercritical fluids. MRS Advances, 1(191), 1–7.
  • Manisha Pandey, MGH Zaidi, S. Mehtab, V.K. Shukla, P. Kumar, A.K. Rai (2025). Enhanced corrosion protection of mild steel with ferrocene fortified graphite epoxy coatings. ACS Applied Engineering, 3(11): 4037–4049.
  • Mohammad Aziz, Diksha Palariya, Jyoti Maheshwari, Manisha Pandey, Sameena Mehtab, MGH Zaidi (2025). Sustainable Development of wax free pressboards derived from sugarcane bagasse and constituent carbohydrate polymers. Next Materials, 9, 101345.
  • Sadia Parveen, Mohammad Muaz, Sk Najrul Islam, Mohammad Zain Khan, Manisha Pandey, Syed Mohd Adnan Naqvi, Sameena Mehtab, MGH Zaidi, Absar Ahmad (2025). Exploring the supercapacitive and potentiodynamic characteristics of mycologically synthesized Ruthenium Sulphide nanoparticles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 180647.
  • Ila Joshi, Sameena Mehtab, Arun Bughani, Harish Mudila, MGH Zaidi (2025). Supercritical carbon dioxide mediated fortification of nanotungsten carbide into polyindole for enhanced electrochemical energy storage and corrosion protection of mild steel. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 36(10): 1–15.
  • Mohammad Aziz, Diksha Palariya, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi, Yasser Vasseghian (2024). Enhanced production of bioethanol through supercritical carbon dioxide-mediated pretreatment and saccharification of dewaxed bagasse. Scientific Reports, 14, 21450.
  • Minakshi Pandey, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi, Ayasha Negi, Pragati Joshi, Mohammad Aziz, Minakshi Pandey (2024). Development and characterization of flyash enriched epoxy coatings for corrosion protection in deep sea water. Surface Coatings Technology, 485, 130882.
  • Sadia Parveen, S.M. Islam, Mohd Muaz, Mohammad Zain Khan, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi, Absar Ahmad (2024). Electrochemical Measurement of Ruthenium Sulfide Quantum Dots Synthesized at Room Temperature. Electrochimica Acta, 477, 143750.
  • Shubham Sharma, Sameena Mehtab, MGH Zaidi (2023). Supercritical processing of thermally stable multiwalled carbon nanotube/boron nitride nanohybrids with synergistically improved electrical conductivity. Materials Chemistry & Physics, 296, 127278.
  • Pragati Joshi, Minakshi Pandey, Ila Joshi, Diksha Palariya, Manisha Pandey, S. Mehtab, MGH Zaidi (2023). Thermodynamics and non-isothermal kinetics of solid-state decomposition of poly-2-dimethyl amino ethyl methacrylate NFGs derived from supercritical CO₂. Bulgarian Chemical Communications, 55(A): 109–113.
  • Pragati Joshi, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi (2022). Electroanalysis of simazine release from supercritically derived nanoferrogels over polypyrrole graphene oxide electrodes. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 95(6): 855–861.
  • Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi, Pragati Joshi (2020). Metal nanoparticles based electrochemical biosensors for Cholesterol. Journal of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology, 10(5): 540–541.
  • Harish Mudila, Prateek Prasher, Sweta Rana, Beena Khati, M.G.H. Zaidi (2018). Electrochemical oxidation-reduction and determination of urea at enzyme free PPY-GO electrode. Carbon Letters, 26: 88–94.
  • Gunjan Bisht, M.G.H. Zaidi, K.C. Biplab (2018). In vivo acute cytotoxicity study of poly (2-amino ethyl methacrylate-co-methylene bis-acrylamide) magnetic composite synthesized in supercritical carbon dioxide. Macromolecular Research, 1–11.
  • Prasenjit Debbarma, M.G.H. Zaidi, Saurabh Kumar, Shikha Raghuwanshi, Amit Yadav, Yogesh Shouche (2018). Selection of potential bacterial strains to develop bacterial consortia for the remediation of e-waste and its in situ implications. Waste Management, 79: 526–536.
  • Shikha Raghuwanshi, M.G.H. Zaidi, Saurabh Kumar, Reeta Goel (2018). Comparative response of indigenously developed bacterial consortia on progressive degradation of polyhydroxybutyrate film composites. Journal of Polymer & Environment, 26(7): 2661–2675.
  • Gunjan Bisht, M.G.H. Zaidi, Sagar Rayamajhi (2017). Supercritical carbon dioxide assisted synthesis of stimuli-responsive magnetic poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)-ferrite biocompatible nanocomposites for targeted and controlled drug delivery. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 66(14): 708–716.
  • Harish Mudila, Sweta Rana, M.G.H. Zaidi (2017). Supercritical carbon dioxide aided polyindole-graphene nanocomposites for high power density electrode. Advanced Materials Letters, 8(3): 269–275.
  • Madhu Rawat, Rajeev Nayan, Bhawna Negi, M.G.H. Zaidi, Sandeep Arora (2017). Physiobiochemical basis of iron-sulfide nanoparticle induced growth and yield enhancement in Brassica juncea. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 118: 274–284.
  • Harish Mudila, M.G.H. Zaidi, Sweta Rana, Sarfaraz Alam (2016). Comparative electrochemical study of sulphonated polysulphone binded graphene oxide supercapacitor in two electrolytes. Carbon Letters, 18(1): 43–48.
  • Shikha Raghuwanshi, Tithi Agarwal, Amit Yadav, M.G.H. Zaidi, Reeta Goel (2016). Selection of poly (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid utilizing bacteria by enrichment, optimization and compatibility testing for consortia development. Chemistry & Ecology, 32(6): 583–597.
  • Gunjan Bisht, M.G.H. Zaidi (2015). Supercritical synthesis of poly (2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)/ferrite nanocomposites for real-time monitoring of protein release. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 5: 268–274.
  • Shashi Kant Shukla, Rajesh Kumar, Rohit Kumar Mishra, Ashutosh Pathak, Anand Pandey, M.G.H. Zaidi, Anupam Dixit (2015). Prediction and validation of gold nanoparticles on plant growth promoting rhizobacteria: A step towards development of nano-biofertilizers. Nanotechnology Reviews, 4(5): 439–448.
  • Gunjan Bisht, M.G.H. Zaidi (2014). Supercritical synthesis of poly (2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)/ferrite nanocomposites and online electrochemical monitoring of protein release. International Journal of Biomedical Material Research, 2(1): 1–6.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Aparna Thakur, Tithi Agarwal, Sarfaraz Alam (2014). Synthesis of polypyrrole/polythiophene copolymers in supercritical carbon dioxide. Iranian Polymer Journal, 23: 365–374.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Sanjeev Kumar Joshi, Manoj Kumar, Deepak Sharma, Ashawani Kumar, Sarfaraz Alam, Prakash Lal Sah (2013). Modifications in mechanical, thermal and electrical characteristics of epoxy through dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotube in supercritical carbon dioxide. Carbon Letters, 14(4): 218–227.
  • Sandeep Arora, Preeti Sharma, Saurab Kumar, Rajeev Nayan, Pawan Kumar Khanna, M.G.H. Zaidi (2012). Gold-nanoparticle induced enhancement in growth and seed yield of Brassica juncea. Plant Growth Regulation, 66(3): 303–307.
  • Preyadarshini Sharma, Deepesh Bhatt, M.G.H. Zaidi, Pradha Saradhi, Pawan Kumar Khanna, Sandeep Arora (2012). Silver nanoparticle mediated enhancement in growth and antioxidant status of Brassica juncea. Applied Biochemistry & Biotechnology, 167(8): 2225–2233.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Tithi Agarwal, Sarfaraz Alam, Awdhesh Kumar Rai (2011). Synthesis of fullerene (60) polyvinyl pyridine composites in supercritical carbon dioxide. Fullerene, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures, 19(4): 329–333.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Dipti Sharma, Navdeep Bhullar, Vikash Agarwal, Sarfaraz Alam, Awdhesh Kumar Rai, Rajendra Prasad Pant (2010). Synthesis of polyvinyl pyridine ferrite nanocomposites in supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Nanostructured Polymers & Nanocomposites, 6(4): 103–107.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Tithi Agarwal, Amit Tiwari, Vinod Kumar, Prakash Lal Sah, Sarfaraz Alam (2010). Modification in mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy amine thermoset through non-reactive blending with polydimethyl siloxane in supercritical carbon dioxide. Gummi, Fasern, Kunststoffe (Rubber Fiber & Plastics), 63(4): 224–227.
  • Vikash Agrawal, Shipra Vishnoi, M.G.H. Zaidi, S. Alam, Awdhesh Kumar Rai (2010). Synthesis and characterization of [60] fullerene-polymethyl methacrylate conjugates in supercritical carbon dioxide. International Journal of Polymer Analysis & Characterization, 15(5): 267–276.
  • Harshita Negi, Tithi Agarwal, M.G.H. Zaidi, Anil Kapri, Reeta Goel (2010). Antimicrobial montmorillonite nanoparticles: Screening and detection assay. Biotechnology Journal, 6(1): 107–112.
  • Anil Kapri, M.G.H. Zaidi, Reeta Goel (2010). SPION-accelerated biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by indigenous microbial consortium. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 64(3): 238–244.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Prakash Lal Sah, Sarfaraz Alam, Awdhesh Kumar Rai (2009). Synthesis of epoxy ferrite nanocomposites in supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 4(1): 55–66.
  • Vikash Agarwal, M.G.H. Zaidi, Sarfaraz Alam, Awadhesh Kumar Rai (2009). Fullerene 60 mediated polymerization of polyacrylic acid in supercritical carbon dioxide. International Journal of Polymer Analysis & Characterization, 14(1): 52–67.
  • Harshita Negi, Anil Kapri, M.G.H. Zaidi, Alok Satlewal, Reeta Goel (2009). Comparative in-vitro biodegradation studies of epoxy and its silicone blend by selected microbial consortia. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 63(5): 553–558.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Navdeep Bhullar, Vinay Pratap Singh, Prakash Lal Sah, Sarfaraz Alam, Rajendra Singh (2007). Modification in mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy through impregnation polymerization of methyl methacrylate in supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 103(2): 1303–1310.
  • N. Bhullar, M.G.H. Zaidi, S. Alam, R. Singh (2007). Synthesis of C60 caged polyvinyl pyridine in supercritical carbon dioxide. International Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 1(3): 64–68.
  • Tanuj Kumar Joshi, M.G.H. Zaidi, Prakash Lal Sah, Sarfaraz Alam (2005). Mechanical and thermal properties of wood polyacrylonitrile composites. Polymer International, 54: 198–201.
  • Sanjeev Kumar Joshi, Jagdish Chandra Kapil, Awdhesh Kumar Rai, M.G.H. Zaidi (2003). Quantitative examination of polymethyl methacrylate graft polybisphenol-A-carbonate copolymer by photoacoustic spectroscopy. Physica Status Solidi, 199(2): 321–328.


    • Selected Papers in Peer Reviewed/SCOPUS Indexed Conference Proceedings
  • Shubham Sharma, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi (2022). Effect of baking, humidity and UV radiation on hexagonal boron nitride modified c-MWCNT nanohybrid electrodes. Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M-2022), April 09–10. Materials Today: Proceedings, 62(12): 6494–6497.
  • Pragati Joshi, Gunjan Bisht, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi (2022). Supercritical synthesis and studies on non-isothermal kinetics and thermodynamics of solid state decomposition of nanoferrogels. Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M-2022), April 09–10. Materials Today: Proceedings, 62(12): 6814–6818.
  • Minakshi Pandey, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi (2022). Electrical behavior of working electrodes derived from fly ash enriched epoxy. Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics and Manufacturing (IC4M-2022), April 09–10. Materials Today: Proceedings, 65(8): 3278–3281.
  • Sanjeev Kumar Joshi, Ashawani Kumar, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi (2020). Modification in mechanical, tribological & electrical properties of epoxy at low weight fraction of multiwalled carbon nanotube. Conference Proceeding, 10th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC-2020), G.L.A. University, Mathura, India. Materials Today: Proceedings, 26(2): 1836–1840.
  • Versha Rani, Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, Hari Mohan Agarwal, M.G.H. Zaidi (2017). Non-isothermal decomposition kinetics of carbon allotropes in air. Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Material Sciences (ICRTEM-2016), March 17–19, 2016, Jaipur, India. Materials Today: Proceedings, 4(9): 9471–9475.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Deependra Bawari (2014). Processing of polyacrylonitrile/barium titanate nanocomposites in supercritical carbon dioxide for amperometric detection of doxorubicin. Conference Proceeding, 5th International Conference & Exhibition of Analytical & Bio-analytical Techniques, Aug. 18–20, 2014, China. Journal of Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques, 5(4). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9872.S1.019
  • Zeba Khanam, M.G.H. Zaidi, Vir Singh (2014). Anticorrosive studies of carbon nanocomposites coating over aluminum in NaCl. Conference Proceeding, Faraday Discussions, Royal Society, 173: 453–456.
  • Aparna Thakur, Tithi Agarwal, Sarfaraz Alam, M.G.H. Zaidi (2011). Synthesis of polypyrrole/polythiophene composites in supercritical carbon dioxide. Conference Proceeding, Society of Plastic Engineers – EUROTEC-2011, Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 14–15, 4 pp. https://www.4spe.org/i4a/doclibrary/index.cfm?category_id=37&page=453
  • Sanjeev Kumar Joshi, M.G.H. Zaidi (2011). Supercritical processing of epoxy silicone blends. Conference Proceeding, Society of Plastic Engineers – EUROTEC-2011, Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 14–15, 4 pp. https://www.4spe.org/i4a/doclibrary/index.cfm?category_id=37&page=453
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Navdeep Bhullar, Vikash Agrawal, Dipti Sharma, Kailash Narain Pandey (2006). Spectral and thermal characterization of poly methyl methacrylate graft polybisphenol-A-carbonate synthesized in supercritical carbon dioxide. Conference Proceeding, MACRO 2006, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India, Dec. 17–20, pp. 4–6.
  • M.G.H. Zaidi, Vikash Agrawal, Kailash Narain Pandey (2006). Synthesis of polyvinyl pyridine-C60 conjugates in supercritical carbon dioxide. Conference Proceeding, MACRO 2006, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India, Dec. 17–20, pp. 48–50.
  • Sanjeev Rathore, Tanuj Kumar Joshi, M.G.H. Zaidi, A.K. Rai (2004). Photoacoustic Evaluation of Supercritically Synthesized Polyacrylic Acid-g-Polycarbonate. Conference Proceeding, 6th International Conference, Academy of Physical Sciences, Allahabad, India. Journal of International Academy of Physical Sciences, 8: 63–67. ISSN: 0974-9373.
    • Selected Book Chapters

  • M. Aziz, S. Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi, M. Pandey, P. Joshi (2025). Supercritical fluid mediated processing of lignocellulosic biomass: A sustainable lead to green biorefinery. In: Green Chemistry, Elsevier, Chapter 8, pp. 169–195. Editors: Lalit Prasad, Shafat Ahmad Khan, Arvind Kumar Jain, Rajender S. Varma. ISBN: 9780443219900.
  • M. Pandey, Pragati Joshi, Sameena Mehtab, Mohammad Aziz, Shubham Sharma, M.G.H. Zaidi (2025). Conversion of fly ash waste to value-added products. In: Green Chemistry, Elsevier, Chapter 16, pp. 365–385. Editors: Lalit Prasad, Shafat Ahmad Khan, Arvind Kumar Jain, Rajender S. Varma. ISBN: 9780443219900.
  • Harish Mudila, Prateek Parashar, Anil Kumar, M.G.H. Zaidi, Mousamee Sharma, Amit Verma (2022). Next-generation 2D nanomaterials composite electrodes for electrochemical energy storage. In: Materials Horizons from Nature to Nanomaterials. Zeba Khanam, N. Gogoi, D.N. Shrivastava (Eds.), pp. 44–71. Springer, Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-16-8538-5.
  • Anjali Bisht, Rekha Sati, Kavita Singhal, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi (2020). Periodical imaging of microstructure during temperature regulated electrical conductivity measurements of supercritically synthesized polypyrrole. In: V. Jain, V. Kumar, A. Verma (Eds.), Advances in Solar Power Generation and Energy Harvesting. Springer, Singapore. ISBN-13: 978-981-15-3634-2.
  • M G H Zaidi, Amit Tiwari, Tithi Agarwal, Vinod Kumar & Prakash Lal Sah (2009).Mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy silicone blends synthesized in supercritical carbon dioxide.Mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy silicone blends synthesized in supercritical carbon dioxide.” 3 rd International Conference on Silicone Elastomers. Oct 7-8, Hamburg, Smithers Rapra UK., ISBN-13 978-1-84735-395-5 © Chemtech Pub.https://b-ok.asia/book/2335772/64f11a? regionChanged=&redirect=32332212
  • M.G.H.Zaidi, Vinay Pratap Singh, Prakash Lal Sah, Sarfaraz Alam & Rajendra Singh (2007). Modification in mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy through impregnation polymerization of methyl methacrylate in supercritical carbon dioxide. High Performance .Fillers, © Rapra’s Tech. Germany, 14-15 March, 2007., 5 pp, ISBN-13 978 1 84735 0138
  • Sarita Kumari, Ravinder Soni, M.G.H.Zaidi & Reeta Goel (2007). Practical applications of rhizospheric bacteria in biodegradation of polymer from plastic waste. Book Plant Bacteria Interaction Strategies and Techniques to Promote Plant Growth, I. Ahmed & Oichtel Hayat (Eds). ©WILEY VCH Weinhim. Chapter 12, 238-244. ISBN-13 978-3-527-31901-5
    • Selected Lectures at International Scientific Events

  • Keynote Speaker (2026): Clean and Dry Processing of Polymer Materials in Supercritical Fluids. 10th Edition of International Conference on Material Science and Engineering, March 18–20, Singapore.
  • Keynote Speaker (2026): Supercritical Fluids in Polymer Science and Engineering. 2nd Edition of International Conference on Material Science and Engineering (M-Nano-2026), November 23–25, Singapore.
  • Plenary Speaker (2025): Entrepreneurship Avenues in Supercritical Fluid Technologies. 12th GoGreen Summit hosted by SEGi University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 22–23.
  • Invited Speaker (2024): Processing of Magnetic Polymer Materials in Supercritical Fluids. 12th International Conference of African Materials Research Society (AMRS), Kigali, Rwanda, December 16–19.
  • Invited Speaker (2023): Polymer Processing in Supercritical Fluids. The Second International Conference on Mechanical Automation and Engineering Materials (MAEM 2023), Hangzhou, China, August 2–4. http://www.icmaem.org/KS.aspx
  • Keynote Speaker (2022): Polymerization and Polymer Modification in Supercritical Fluids. The 7th International Conference on New Material and Chemical Industry (NMCI 2022), Zhuhai, China, November 16–17. http://www.icnmci.org/KS.aspx
  • Keynote Speaker (2020): Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites in Supercritical Fluids. International Conference on Nanochemistry 2020 (ICN2020), April 23–24, Xi’an, China. https://www.scetmeeting.org/conference/ICN2021
  • Invited Speaker (2007): Modification in Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Epoxy through Impregnation Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. High Performance Fillers, Rapra Technology, Germany, March 14–15.
    • Other Information

    Associations with Selected Scientific Societies

  • Indian Physics Association, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India (LM/11696/2000).
  • Indian Society of Analytical Scientists, BARC, Mumbai, India (LM/1426/2005).
  • Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India (LM/16592/2008).
  • Kerala Academy of Sciences, India (LM/225/2012).
  • Society of Polymer Science, India, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (PUN HQ 0233/2015).
  • International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong (LM/269784/2020).
  • Elected Member, International Academy of Science & Engineering for Development, Hong Kong (EM/51050373/2020).
  • Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata, India (F/7229/2010).
  • Researchers Society of Chemical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India (FRSC/2020).
  • African Materials Research Society, Botswana (M/AMRS-542).

    • Editorial Services

  • Guest Editor of the Special Issue of Bulgarian Chemical Communications, Volume 55A (2023).
  • Editor of Nanomaterials for Sustainable Bioenergy Production, Sameena Mehtab, M.G.H. Zaidi and Shiv Dubey. CRC Press, India, 2026. ISBN: 9781041094869.
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