Dr. Habib Ali
Assistant Professor
To leverage advanced expertise in nonlinear optics, ultrafast spectroscopy, and nanomaterials within a forward-thinking academic environment, integrating cutting-edge research with dynamic teaching practices. Dedicated to fostering scientific curiosity and critical thinking in students while contributing to multidisciplinary research, curriculum development, and institutional excellence.
Research Areas
Nonlinear Optics, Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Nanoparticle, Nanophotonic, Nanooptics.
Academic Details
PhD Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur-208016 (Awarded May 17, 2024)
Thesis Title:Unravelling Molecular Structure and Interactions through Femtosecond Laser Induced Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Debabrata Goswami
NET JRF: Dec 2015 (AIR-64)
GATE: 2015 (Score-554, AIR-380)
M.Sc. Chemistry, M.G.K.V.P, Varanasi, 2013 (62%)
B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, V.B.S.P. University, Jaunpur, 2011 (62%)
Intermediate, U.P. BOARD, 2007 (60%)
High School, U.P. BOARD, 2005 (67%)
Publications
- Exploring synergism in hydrogen-bonded binary solvents through two-photon induced fluorescence spectroscopy. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 426, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127255
- Investigating third-order non-linear optical properties of Schiff base and Co/Cu complexes using Z-scan and DFT. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138039
- Demonstration of solute-specific synergism in binary solvents. Journal of Fluorescence, 33, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-022-03141-8
- Synthesis, Characterization, and DFT Studies Of New Co(II) And Cu(II) Macrocyclic Schiff Base Complexes. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2019. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2019.21861
- A Synthetic Route to Polyheterocyclic spiro-Oxindoles and Three-Photon Absorption Characteristics. Under Review.
- Nonlinear optical studies of Malachite Green and Brilliant Green dyes bound with capped ZnO nanoparticles. Communicated.
Book Chapters
- CVD and PVD techniques for textile surface enhancement (Wiley, In press)
- Green engineering: Introduction in Advances in Green Engineering for Sustainable Industrial Developments, pp. 1-40. Elsevier, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33637-9.00015-3
Patent
- Membrane material for efficient desalination of brackish water - Application No: 202411071889A (Published: Nov 22, 2024)
Conferences/Seminars
- International conference on Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics and Optical Spectroscopy (UNOOS), IISER Mohali, 2024.
- Annual Convention of Chemists (ACC-2023), IIT-Delhi, 2023.
- Indo-French Seminar on Catalysis for Sustainability (IFSC-2023), IISER-Trivandrum, 2023.
- Photonics-2023, IISc Bengaluru, 2023.
- Ultrafast Science (UFS), IIT Bombay, 2019.
- Research workshop for Visvesvaraya PhD Candidates, AU College of Engineering, 2017.
- Photonics-2016, IIT Kanpur, 2016.
Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry & Sustainability, School of Basic Sciences, Galgotias University (Jan 2024 - Present)
- Undergraduate and postgraduate Chemistry teaching.
- Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy, Analytical Methods, Waste Management, Chemical & Biological Materials, Environmental Impact Analysis.
- Guided two undergraduate students for one-semester research projects, both completed successfully (2024–2025).
- NAAC Criterion I Coordinator, Chemistry Division
- Curriculum development, academic mentoring, departmental activities.
Teaching Assistant, IIT Kanpur (Jan 2018 - May 2019)
- Laboratory sessions for B.tech, B.S., M.S., and M.Sc.
- Assisted teaching and evaluation in Physical Chemistry.
- Collaborated on enhanced classroom delivery.
Industry/Research Experience
Research Chemist, TCG Lifesciences (Chembiotek), Kolkata, 2013–2014
- R&D: Bio-organic and Bio-inorganic molecules.
- Synthesis, design, and analytics in pharmaceutical research.
Skills
- Technical Skills: MATLAB, LABVIEW, Origin, Gaussian, ChemSketch, ChemDraw Ultra 11.0, MS Office, PowerPoint, Windows OS versions
- Personal Skills: Time management, problem solving, communication, multitasking, coordination