Tayyaba Shaikh

Dedicated scientist with strong expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific writing. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project needs. Known for delivering impactful results and consistently driving projects to successful completion. A strong background in materials chemistry specifically in the area of metal nanoparticle and semiconductor quantum dot synthesis, characterization and biological conjugation of these materials for biosensing applications. Basic knowledge of biology and cell culture techniques. Experience in polymer electrospinning. Open to learn new skills to expand interdisciplinary knowledge to conduct high-impact research.

Expertise in wet chemistry, nanoparticles synthesis (semiconductor Quantum dots, metal, and metal oxide nanoparticles)

UV-Visible spectroscopy

FTIR spectroscopy

Dynamic light scattering (DLS)

Electrochemical techniques (voltammetry, amperometry, impedance)

X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Cell culture techniques (basics) and microscopy

Hands-on training in Photolithography, Thermal evaporator, and Profilometer

Hands on training electrophysiology (patch clamp)

Physical Vapor deposition of metals Au and Ag

MEA preparation and fuel cell testing

Radiation grafted membranes preparation on ETFE and PE

Electrospinning

• Carbon Conference 2024|Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2nd Nanosis workshop | May 03,2023 | Sabanci University
• Nanotechnology Research and Application Center | Istanbul, Turkey.
• 11th International Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, University of Sindh |07/03/2016- 08/03/2016 |University of Sindh| Jamshoro, Pakistan.
• 2nd Conference on Frontiers of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 08/09/2015-10/09/2015 |Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH)| lslamabad, Pakistan.
• Seminar cum training workshop on New Trends in Electrochemistry 12/05/2015 -13/05/2015 | H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, Karachi, Pakistan.
• 1st national conference on Metallurgy and Materials | 25/03/2015 Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, Pakistan.
• International Conference on Physical & Environmental Chemistry (ICPE C) 09/09/2013 | National Center of Physics | Nathiagali, Pakistan.
• 1st National Seminar-cum Training Course on Green Chemistry and Environmental Effects | 04/07/2013 | Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Workshop on “Tools in Writing Research Reports” | 14/12/2011 National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sind h, Jamshoro, Pakistan.

• T. Shaikh, E.M.M. Tan, H.E. Cingil, L-cysteine gold nanoparticles for colorimetric and electrochemical detection of spermine and histamine, Microchem. J. 207 (2024) 112196.
• G. Beliktay, T. Shaikh, E. Koca, H.E. Cingil, Effect of UV Irradiation Time and Headgroup Interactions on the Reversible Colorimetric pH Response of Polydiacetylene Assemblies, ACS Omega 8(40) (2023) 37213-37224.
• A. Qureshi, T. Shaikh, J.H. Niazi, Semiconductor quantum dots in photoelectrochemical sensors from fabrication to biosensing applications, Analyst 148(8) (2023) 1633-1652.
• S. Siddiqui, A. Nafady, H.M. El-Sagher, S.I. Al-Saeedi, A.M. Alsalme, Sirajuddin, F.N. Talpur, S.T.H. Sherazi, M.S. Kalhoro, M.R. Shah, T. Shaikh, M. Arain, S.K. Bhargava, Sub-ppt level voltammetric sensor for Hg2+ detection based on nafion stabilized l-cysteine-capped Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles, J. Solid State Electrochem. 23(7) (2019) 2073-2083.
• K. Rajar, Sirajuddin, A. Balouch, M.I. Bhanger, M.T. Shah, T. Shaikh, S. Siddiqui, Succinic acid functionalized silver nanoparticles (Suc-Ag NPs) for colorimetric sensing of melamine, Appl. Surf. Sci. 435 (2018) 1080-1086.
• M. Arain, A. Nafady, A.M. Al-Enizi, T. Shaikh, Z.H. Ibupoto, S.T.H. Sherazi, S.S. Hassan, M.I. Abro, Sirajuddin, M.I. Khattak, R. Kumar, Ultra-sensitive Amperometric Hydrazine Sensing via Dimethyl Glyoxomat Derived NiO Nanostructures, Electroanalysis 29(12) (2017) 2803-2809.
• T. Shaikh, A. Pandey, Sirajuddin, F.N. Talpur, A. Kaushik, J.H. Niazi, Gold nanoparticles based sensor for in vitro analysis of drug-drug interactions using imipramine and isoniazid drugs: A proof of concept approach, Sens. Actuators. B Chem 252 (2017) 1055-1062.
• R. Kumar, A.R. Solangi, S. Amin, A.M. Mahar, M.I. Abro, T. Shaikh, S.M.U.A. Shah, Z.H. Ibupoto, Synthesis of Sheet Like Morphology of NiO for Sensitive and Selective Determination of Urea, Sensor Letters 15(10) (2017) 803-810.
• T. Shaikh, S. Uddin, F.N. Talpur, A.R. Khaskeli, M.H. Agheem, M.R. Shah, T.H. Sherazi, S. Siddiqui, Ultrasensitive determination of piroxicam at diflunisal-derived gold nanoparticle-modified glassy carbon electrode, J. Electron. Mater. 46 (2017) 5957-5966.
• K. Rajar, Sirajuddin, A. Balouch, M.I. Bhanger, T. Shaikh, Suberic acid functionalized CuO NFs for enhanced electrochemical oxidation of formoterol fumarate, Sens. Actuators. B Chem 246 (2017) 1030-1038.
• Q.-u.-a. Baloach, A. Nafady, A. Tahira, Sirajuddin, S.T.H. Sherazi, T. Shaikh, M. Arain, M. Willander, Z.H. Ibupoto, An amperometric sensitive dopamine biosensor based on novel copper oxide nanostructures, Microsystem Technologies 23(5) (2017) 1229-1235.
• T. Shaikh, Z.H. Ibupoto, F.N. Talpur, Sirajuddin, A.R. Khaskheli, M.H. Agheem, S. Siddiqui, A. Tahira, M. Willander, C. Yu, Selective and Sensitive Nitrite Sensor Based on Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified by Silver Nanochains, Electroanalysis 29(2) (2017) 415-422.
• T.A. Chandio, M.N. Khan, A.R. Solangi, S. Siddiqui, T. Shaikh, Quantitative Voltammetric Determination of Cephradine in Biological Fluids and in Pharmaceutical Products, Sensor Letters 15(2) (2017) 142-148.
• A. Tahira, A. Nafady, Q. Baloach, Sirajuddin, S.T.H. Sherazi, T. Shaikh, M. Arain, M. Willander, Z.H. Ibupoto, Ascorbic Acid Assisted Synthesis of Cobalt Oxide Nanostructures, Their Electrochemical Sensing Application for the Sensitive Determination of Hydrazine, J. Electron. Mater. 45(7) (2016) 3695-3701.
• T.A. Chandio, M.N. Khan, T. Shaikh, Squarewave Voltammetric Determination of Levofloxacin in Pharmaceutical Products and in Biological Fluids at Glassy Carbon Electrode, Sensor Letters 14(7) (2016) 705-709.
• A. Tahira, A. Nafady, M. Arain, S.T.H. Sherazi, T. Shaikh, Q. Baloach, M. Willander, Z.H. Ibupoto, The synthesis of new nanostructures of CuO using ascorbic acid as growth directing agent and their sensitive electrochemical detection of hydrazine, Sensor Letters 14(6) (2016) 611-615.
• M. Arain, A. Nafady, Z.H. Ibupoto, S.T.H. Sherazi, T. Shaikh, H. Khan, A. Alsalme, A. Niaz, M. Willander, Simpler and highly sensitive enzyme-free sensing of urea via NiO nanostructures modified electrode, RSC Adv. 6(45) (2016) 39001-39006.
• T. Shaikh, A. Nafady, F.N. Talpur, Sirajuddin, M.H. Agheem, M.R. Shah, S.T.H. Sherazi, R.A. Soomro, S. Siddiqui, Tranexamic acid derived gold nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrode as sensitive sensor for determination of nalbuphine, Sens. Actuators. B Chem 211 (2015) 359-369.

Dr. Hande Cingil Tan

Researcher| Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Istanbul, Turkey

Phone: 02165687931

Email: hande.cingil@sabanciuniv.edu

Dr. Eric Meng Meng Tan

Strategic product & development manager|Umicore Electro-optics materials, Belgium

Email: erictanmm@gmail.com

Dr. Farah Naz Talpur

Professor|National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry|University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Phone: (+92)3322602302

Email:farahtalpur@hotmail.com