Research Contributions 

Functional properties of Sr1-xGdxTiO3 ceramics synthesized by solid-state reaction method

Alshoaibi, A., Bhellar, I. H., Hussain, F., Zubairi, H., Shaikh, S., & Faouri, S.

2D Materials, 5(2), 025006. 

β-Ga₂O₃: Ultralow loss and low permittivity dielectric ceramics for high-frequency packaging substrate 

Wang, W., Du, C., Wang, X., Xu, D., Qiu, H., Jin, B., ... & Zhou, D. 

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers.

Techno-environmental analysis of material substitution in thermoelectric modules: non-oxide (bismuth telluride alloys) vs. oxide-based (lanthanum-doped strontium titanate and calcium cobaltite) materials

Ibn-Mohammed, T., Koh, S. C. L., Mustapha, K. B., Smith, L., Acquaye, A., Iyasara, A. C., ... & Reaney, I. M. (2023). 

Energy Conversion and Management: X, 100395.

Tuning the Optical Properties of ZnO by Co and Gd Doping for Water Pollutant Elimination

Safeen, K., Safeen, A., Arif, D., Shah, W. H., Ali, A., Ali, G., ... & Ahmad, K. S. (2023). 

Water, 15(8), 1470.

Novel Method to Achieve Temperature-Stable Microwave Dielectric Ceramics: A Case in the Fergusonite-Structured NdNbO4 System

Zhou, D., Zhang, L., Xu, D. M., Qiao, F., Yao, X., Lin, H., ... & Reaney, I. M. (2023). 

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15(15), 19129-19136. 

Structural, Dielectric, and Magnetic Properties of Ba2Bi9-xFe5+xTi8O39 Tetragonal Tungsten Bronze Ceramics 

Sheikh, S., & Hussain, F. (2023). 

Materials Research Express, 10(3), 036103. 

Different concentrations of Ti4+ as a donor and electronic properties of Bi2-xTixO3 

Alshoaibi, A., Hussain, F., Mohsin, F., Alnaim, N., & Almulhem, N. (2023). 

Frontiers in Materials, 10, 1004889. 

Exploitation of Remarkable Features of GrOAgNPs embedded in Nanofiber Matrix for Effective Wound Healing Applications

Jatoi, A. W., Abro, M. I., & Hussain, F. (2023). 

Materials Letters, 334, 133718. 

Electrostrain optimization of Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based lead-free piezoceramics by CaZrO3 modifying

Zhu, H., Wu, J., Hussain, F., Ni, T., Li, J., Wang, Y., ... & Song, K. (2023). 

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(7), 650.

Phase transitions and microwave dielectric behaviors of the (Bi1‐xLi0.5xY0.5x)(V1‐xMox)O4 ceramics 

Pang, L. X., Zhou, D., Yao, X. G., Lin, H. X., Chen, C., Shi, Z. Q., ... & Chen, Y. W. (2023). 

Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 106(6), 3455-3461. 

Composition and temperature dependence of structure and piezoelectricity in (1−x)(K1−yNay)NbO3‐x(Bi1/2Na1/2)ZrO3 lead‐free ceramics

D Wang, F Hussain, A Khesro, A Feteira, Y Tian, Q Zhao, IM Reaney

Journal of the American Ceramic Society 100 (2), 627-637

Temperature stable and fatigue resistant lead-free ceramics for actuators

A Khesro, D Wang, F Hussain, DC Sinclair, A Feteira, IM Reaney

Applied Physics Letters 109 (14), 142907

Structure, spectral analysis and microwave dielectric properties of novel x (NaBi) 0.5 MoO4-(1-x) Bi2/3MoO4 (x= 0.2∼ 0.8) ceramics with low sintering temperatures

Shu-Zhao Hao, Di Zhou, Fayaz Hussain, Wen-Feng Liu, Jin-Zhan Su, Da-Wei Wang, Qiu-Ping Wang, Ze-Ming Qi, Charanjeet Singh, Sergei Trukhanov

Journal of the European Ceramic Society 40 (10), 3569-3576

Sol–gel synthesized ZnO for optoelectronics applications: a characterization review

K Harun, F Hussain, A Purwanto, B Sahraoui, A Zawadzka, AA Mohamad

Materials Research Express 4 (12), 122001

p-Type/n-type behaviour and functional properties of KxNa (1-x) NbO3 (0.49≤ x≤ 0.51) sintered in air and N2

F Hussain, I Sterianou, A Khesro, DC Sinclair, IM Reaney

Journal of the European Ceramic Society 38 (9), 3118-3126

Novel scheelite‐type [Ca0.55(Nd1‐xBix)0.3]MoO4 (0.2 ≤ x ≤ 0.95) microwave dielectric ceramics with low sintering temperature

SZ Hao, D Zhou, F Hussain, JZ Su, WF Liu, DW Wang, QP Wang, ZM Qi

Journal of the American Ceramic Society 103 (12), 7259-7266

Bond characteristics and microwave dielectric properties of (Li0. 5Ga0. 5) 2+ doped Mg2Al4Si5O18 ceramics

W Lou, K Song, F Hussain, B Liu, HB Bafrooei, H Lin, W Su, F Shi, D Wang

Ceramics International 46 (18), 28631-28638

A temperature stable (Ba1–xCex)(Ti1–x/2Mgx/2) O3 lead-free ceramic for X4D capacitors

D Han, C Wang, D Lu, F Hussain, D Wang, F Meng

Journal of Alloys and Compounds 821, 153480

High temperature effectiveness of ginger extract as green inhibitor for corrosion in mild steel

M Sohail, F Hussain, AD Chandio, M Sheikh

NUST Journal of Engineering Sciences 11 (1), 26-32

High-temperature BaTiO3-based ternary dielectric multilayers for energy storage applications with high efficiency

WB Li, D Zhou, WF Liu, JZ Su, F Hussain, DW Wang, G Wang, ZL Lu, Qiu-Ping Wang

Chemical Engineering Journal 414, 128760

Effect of Ta-doping on functional properties of K0. 51Na0. 49NbO3

F Hussain, A Khesro, R Muhammad, D Wang

Materials Research Express 6 (10), 106309

Temperature dependent piezoelectric properties of lead-free (1-x) K0. 6Na0. 4NbO3–xBiFeO3 ceramics

A Khesro, D Wang, F Hussain, R Muhammad, G Wang, A Feteira, Ian M Reaney

Frontiers in Materials 7, 140

5G microstrip patch antenna and microwave dielectric properties of cold sintered LiWVO6–K2MoO4 composite ceramics

M Ma, K Song, Y Ji, F Hussain, A Khesro, M Mao, L Xue, P Xu, B Liu, Z Lu, D Zhou, D Wang, S Sun

Ceramics International 47 (13), 19241-19246

Lead free multilayer piezoelectric actuators by economically new approach

F Hussain, A Khesro, Z Lu, G Wang, D Wang

Frontiers in Materials 7, 87

Elastic and plastic properties of soda lime glass by micro-indentation

F Hussain, A Ali

Key Engineering Materials 442, 294-300

Structural elucidation and cytotoxic analysis of a fructan based biopolymer produced extracellularly by Zymomonas mobilis KIBGE-IB14

R Iftikhar, A Ansari, NN Siddiqui, F Hussain, A Aman

Carbohydrate Research 499, 108223

On the Effect of γ-phase transformation kinetics upon microstructure response of Cold Heading Quality Steel

SH Abro, MS Hanif, F Hussain

NUST Journal of Engineering Sciences 11 (2), 51-55

Lead-Free KNN-based Piezoelectric Ceramics

F Hussain

University of Sheffield

Lattices selective occupation, optical spectra regulation, and photoluminescence properties of Eu2+ activated Ca9La (PO4) 7 phosphor

M Xu, C Fan, C Yang, K Song, F Hussain, W Sheng, J Wu, H Wang, W Su, Q Huang, S Sun

Journal of Luminescence 237, 118197

Energy transfer between two luminescent centers and photoluminescent properties of Ca4-yLa6 (AlO4) x (SiO4) 6-xO1-x/2: yEu2+ apatite structure phosphors

H Qian, C Fan, F Hussain, K Song, X Luo, W Su, H Wang, Q Huang, L Yang

Journal of Luminescence 235, 117991

Acceptor and Donor Dopants in Potassium Sodium Niobate Based Ceramics

F Hussain, A Khesro, Z Lu, N Alotaibi, AA Mohamad, G Wang, D Wang, D Zhou

Frontiers in Materials 7, 160

Synthesis of Cuprous Oxide nano cubes and platelets using both electrodes of copper

D Ahmad, M Sohail, F Hussain, H Siddiqui, M Yasir

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology 38 (2), 415-420

Phase evolution and microwave dielectric properties of (Ca/Sr) Nd4Ti5O17–based ceramic systems

R Muhammad, S Khan, F Hussain, A Khesro

Materials Research Express

Synthesis of single and multi walled carbon nanotubes by improved arc discharge method

S Sami-Ullah, SMH Waqar, F Hussain, A Ali

Key Engineering Materials 510, 124-131

Weight Loss during Calcination and Sintering Process of Na0. 5Bi0. 5TiO3–Bi1/2 (Mg2/3Nb1/3) O3 Composite Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics

SA Afzal, F Hussain, SH Siyal, MS Javed, M Saleem, M Imran, MA Assiri, AA Bahajjaj, A Ghfar, MM AL-Anazy, M Ouladsmane, S Al-Tamrah, S Ali

Coatings 11 (6), 676

Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan and Graphene Oxide to Form a Nano-Composite Hydrogel for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions

S Faheem, M Sohail, F Hussain, M Maaz, B Abbas

Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology 43 (1), 22-28

Development and Synthesis of Composite Electrode (rGO/G/PANI) for Capacitor from Burnout Battery Powder: Composite Electrode (rGO/G/PANI) for Capacitor

SH Abro, F Hussain, M Sohail, D Tariq, K Jawed, R Sanwal, MN Alghamdi

Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: A. Physical and Computational Sciences

Fabrication of Ultrathin Graphene Oxide Membrane for water purification using Ink-jet printing

F Hussain, M Sohail, MU Baig, S Arif, MD Ahmed

Journal of Space Technology 9 (1)

Effect of Calcination and Sintering Temperatures on Physical Properties of Barium Titanate Ceramic

MA Siddiqui, F Hussain, MS Hanif, AA Mohamad, M Tufail

Int. J. Electroactive Mater 6, 42-47

A controlled atmosphere tube furnace was designed for thermal CVD

M Rashid, JA Bhatti, F Hussain, M Imran, IU Khawaja, KA Chaudhary, SA Ahmad

Journal of Physics: Conference Series 439 (1), 012020

Effect Of Ceria on MIC Susceptibility Of Aluminium-Zinc Sacrificial Anode

U Aftaba, MI Abroa, K Harijianb, M Balocha, MA Bhuttoc, F Hussain

Energy, Environmental and Sustainable Development (EESD 2012), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro

1. Fayaz Hussain, Ashraf Ali, “Elastic and Plastic Properties of Soda Lime Glass by Micro Indentation”, ISAM 2009, Pakistan.

2. Umair Aftab, M. I. Abro, Khanji Harijian, Moazam Baloch, M. Aqeel Bhutto, Fayaz Hussain, “Effect Of Ceria On Mic Susceptibility Of Aluminium-Zinc Sacrificial Anode”, Conference: 2nd International Conference on Energy, Environmental and Sustainable Development (EESD 2012), At: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan.

3. Fayaz Hussain, Iasmi Sterianou, Derek C Sinclair, Ian M Reaney, Properties of K0.50Na0.50NbO3 Sintered in N2 and Air, Ferroelectrics UK, 17-18 January 2013, IOP, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.

4. Fayaz Hussain, Iasmi Sterianou, Derek C Sinclair, Ian M Reaney, Semiconductor Behaviour of KxNa(1-x)NbO3 (0.49 ≤x≤0.51) as a function of P(O2), Electroceramics-XIV Conference, 16-20 June 2016, Bucharest, Romania.

5. Shunsuke Murakami, Amir Khesro, Fayaz Hussain, Dawei Wang, Derek C Sinclair and Ian M Reaney, "Doping Effects in Lead-free Piezoelectric BT-BF based Ceramics", Sustainable Functional Materials April 2016, Scarborough, UK

6. Dawei Wang, Fayaz Hussain, Amir Khesro, Antonio Feteira, Ye Tian and Ian M Reaney, "Composition and Temperature Dependence of Piezoelectricity in KNN-based Lead-free Ceramics". 2016 Joint IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, European Conference on Applications of Polar Dielectrics, Darmstadt Germany.

7. Fayaz Hussain, Dawei Wang, Ian Reaney, “A novel multilayer method for low cost fabrication of piezoelectric actuators”, 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF), EPFL Lausanne Switzerland, July 14-19, 2019.

8. Fayaz Hussain, Muhammad Imran Khan, Muhammad Tufail, “Electrical and magnetic properties of Fe3+ doped SrTiO3 Ceramics”, Electroceramics XVII conference, Online, Darmstadt 24-28 August 2020, Germany.

1. Fayaz Hussain, 2nd, International Symposium on Characterization 22-25 September 2022 Afyonkarahisar/Turkey. (Invited Talk with funding) 

2. Fayaz Hussain, Muhammad Imran Khan, Muhammad Tufail, “Electrical and magnetic properties of Fe3+ doped SrTiO3 Ceramics”, Electroceramics XVII conference, Online, Darmstadt 24-28 August 2020, Germany. 

3. Fayaz Hussain, Dawei Wang, Ian Reaney, “A novel multilayer method for low cost fabrication of piezoelectric actuators”, 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF), EPFL Lausanne Switzerland, July 14-19, 2019. 

4. Dawei Wang, Fayaz Hussain, Amir Khesro, Antonio Feteira, Ye Tian and Ian M Reaney, "Composition and Temperature Dependence of Piezoelectricity in KNN-based Lead-free Ceramics". 2016 Joint IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, European Conference on Applications of Polar Dielectrics, Darmstadt Germany. 

5. Shunsuke Murakami, Amir Khesro, Fayaz Hussain, Dawei Wang, Derek C Sinclair and Ian M Reaney, "Doping Effects in Lead-free Piezoelectric BT-BF based Ceramics", Sustainable Functional Materials April 2016, Scarborough, UK 

6. Fayaz Hussain, Iasmi Sterianou, Derek C Sinclair, Ian M Reaney, Semiconductor Behaviour of KxNa(1-x)NbO3 (0.49 ≤x≤0.51) as a function of P(O2), Electroceramics-XIV Conference, 16-20 June 2016, Bucharest, Romania. 

7. Fayaz Hussain, Iasmi Sterianou, Derek C Sinclair, Ian M Reaney, Properties of K0.50Na0.50NbO3 Sintered in N2 and Air, Ferroelectrics UK, 17-18 January 2013, IOP, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. 

8. Umair Aftab, M. I. Abro, Khanji Harijian, Moazam Baloch, M. Aqeel Bhutto, Fayaz Hussain, “Effect Of Ceria On Mic Susceptibility Of Aluminium-Zinc Sacrificial Anode”, Conference: 2nd International Conference on Energy, Environmental and Sustainable Development (EESD 2012), At: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan. 

9. Fayaz Hussain, Ashraf Ali, “Elastic and Plastic Properties of Soda Lime Glass by Micro Indentation”, ISAM 2009, Pakistan. 

• Industrial Gases Hazard and Safety Awareness Course, August 2006.

• Certificate course on MATLAB from NED University, 2007.

• Training on Hardness testers of various kinds from Shanghai China, January 2008

• Certificate course on Corrosion protection Management 2009 from NED University

• 2- Days Workshop on "Smart Materials" at NCP Islamabad in 2009.

• 2- Days workshop on "Vacuum and Thin Film Technology" NINVAST, NCP Islamabad in 2010.

• Three Days Certificate course on Solar Energy from CCEE, NEDUET, Dec 2010.

• Training on Laser Particle size analyser and photo-spectrometer from China, Dec. 2010.

• One Day Workshop on "Nanomaterials and Characterization Techniques", GC University Lahore in 2010.

•  Training Course on Radiation Protection for X-Ray Workers, April-2012.

• Workshops: The Sheffield Teaching Assistant Programme, April-2013.

• Sheffield University GRAD-school, May-2013.

• Training on “Vibrating Sample Magnetometer Operation and Maintenance Class” from Micro-Sense USA, January-2019. 

• One Week Course Training of Auditor in 2021