GOWHAR A. NAIKOO PhD, FHEA

Worlds Top 2 % Scientist - Stanford/Scopus Elsevier 2024 and 2025

Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman

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About me

Dr. Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo is an accomplished Associate Professor of Chemistry at Dhofar University, Oman, where he has served since 2015. He enjoys exploring nanoporous materials and 2D materials for various promising applications such as hydrogen production, electrode materials for supercapacitors, sensors, and environmental remediation. His pioneering contributions in these fields have earned him global recognition, including being consistently ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford University–Elsevier Scopus data 2024, 2025).

Dr. Naikoo has secured seven competitive research grants and is currently leading projects funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI, URG project) and Dhofar University (DURG). These projects focus on green hydrogen production from seawater and wastewater, as well as advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy storage technologies. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing state-of-the-art research facilities and mentoring the next generation of scientists, both undergraduate and postgraduate, at Dhofar University.

His excellence in research and education has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Best Research Scholar Award (2022, 2024), Best Faculty Award (2019), Global Teacher Award, and the Young Scientist Award (2020). His research teams have also achieved distinction, winning First Place (2024, 2025) and Third Place (2023, 2024) in Dhofar University’s Undergraduate Research Competitions. Earlier in his career, he received the CSIR-SRF Award (India, 2015), Young Scientist Fellowships (2013, 2014), and a Certificate of Appreciation from Abu Dhabi University (2019).

A Fellow of Advance HE (UK) and a member of the Royal Society Chemistry (MRSC), Dr. Naikoo is deeply engaged with the international scientific community. He serves on the Editorial Board of Progress in Environmental Chemistry and acts as a reviewer for many international journals. His career reflects an enduring commitment to impactful research, academic leadership, and the pursuit of sustainable technological solutions.

Research and Professional Expertise

Advanced expertise in the synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoporous materials via the Sol-Gel method.
(Demonstrated ability to design and fabricate high-surface-area nanostructures for energy and environmental applications).
Specialized in the synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) materials via the hydrothermal method.
(Focused on MoS₂, WS₂, and their composites for catalytic, sensing, and electrochemical applications).
Expertise in photochemical and electrochemical water splitting for green hydrogen production. (Developing efficient, sustainable catalyst systems for clean energy generation in alignment with net-zero carbon goals).
Evaluation of nanomaterials as high-performance electrode materials for supercapacitors and sensor technologies. (Integrating structural design and electrochemical behavior to optimize performance in energy storage and sensing devices).
Application of advanced nanomaterials for environmental remediation. (Utilizing functionalized nanomaterials to remove pollutants from water and wastewater systems).
Research aligned with global sustainability goals to mitigate climate change through material innovation.
(Focusing on environmentally responsible nanotechnologies to address pressing global challenges).
Committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through professional development and lifelong learning. (Actively enhancing pedagogical approaches and student engagement through workshops, certifications, and reflective practices).
Strong leadership focus on capacity building and mentorship. (Dedicated to developing future scientists through guidance, collaboration, and skill development initiatives.)
Passionate contributor to community service and institutional committees. (Actively involved in outreach, academic governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support institutional growth).

Gowhar A. Naikoo with his Mentor Professor C. N. R. Rao

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Zs9227oAAAAJ&hl=en

Gowhar A. Naikoo with Carolyn R. Bertozzi who shared 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry [ACS Fall 2023 in San Francisco, USA]

Expertise: Exploration of Nanoporous and 2D Materials for Sensor Technology, Green Hydrogen Production and Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors

Revolutionizing Glucose Monitoring: Enzyme-Free 2D-MoS2 Nanostructures for Ultra-Sensitive Glucose Sensors with Real-Time Health-Monitoring Capabilities

link: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c10117

Trimetallic CuO/Ag/NiO supported with silica nanoparticles based composite materials for green hydrogen production

Link. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43697-4

Electrochemical Performance of Co3O4/Ag/CuO Electrodes for Supercapacitor Applications

Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111047