• My name Selma M. H. AL-Jawad and I work as Prof. in Applied sciences department, University of Technology. I have MS.c in Laser Physics (2000) and PhD degree in Applied Physics (2007) from applied sciences department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq. I teach the following topic, Solid State Physics 4st class, full time (2006- present). I teach the following topic in M.Sc course, Solid State Physics and Semiconductor , full time (2010 and till now). I teach the following topic in PhD course, Advance Solid State Physics , full time (2012 and till now). I supervise on the 21masters students. I supervise on the 10 PhD students. I global research evaluation 66. Evaluated 60 research papers for an international journal.
EDUCATION
PhD in physics from Technology University/ School of Applied Science -Baghdad, Iraq
M.Sc in physics from Technology University /School of Applied Science -Baghdad, Iraq
B.Sc in physics from Technology University /School of Applied Science -Baghdad, Iraq
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Semiconductor Thin Films and nanotechnology, Antibacterial activity, Biomedical application, Solar Cell, Gas Sensor and water treatment.
The removal of organic and pharmaceutical contaminants from aquatic solutions using the Fe/Ni dual-doping TiO2 nano photocatalytic method Aya Talal Sami, Selma M. H. Al‐Jawad, Natheer Jamal Imran, Karrer Alghazali Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2026 Globally, water contamination has become a major issue, and many individuals are deprived of potable clean water resources. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has recently attracted considerable scholarly interest for its potential application in water treatment processes due to its non‐toxic nature and elevated catalytic activity. The hydrothermal technique has been utilized to prepare pure TiO2 and Fe/Ni dual‐doped TiO2 to improve the photocatalytic efficacy for breaking down organic and pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater using simple materials. x‐Ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV–visible spectrophotometer, zeta potential, and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM) were used to characterize the produced samples. The XRD pattern indicates that pure and Fe/Ni dual‐doped TiO2 samples have a tetragonal structure and anatase phase. Doping TiO2 with metal ions can prevent the crystal formation of the particles. An FE‐SEM image displays a spherical shape and uniform morphology. Utilizing a UV–Vis spectrophotometer, the absorbance spectra were measured. The outcomes demonstrated that the Fe/Ni dual‐doped TiO2 had good visible light absorption. As demonstrated by several methods like HPLC and gas chromatography (GC), the TiO2 and Fe/Ni‐doped TiO2 system is very effective at promoting the breakdown of pharmaceutical and organic contaminants in wastewater. The Fe/Ni (3%,3%) dual‐doped TiO2 had the strongest photocatalytic efficacy against the breakdown of pharmaceutical and organic pollutants, and catalysts may eliminate amoxicillin up to 100%. All specimens have high photocatalytic activity. Additionally, our research has demonstrated that the dual‐doped TiO2 catalyst is a potential and successful water treatment technique.
Magnetic enhancement of Fe3O4 nanoparticles through dual surface modification against biofilm formation NAYSMHALJAATHH Abbas Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 117, 73 , 2026 2026
Optimized CaO₂-based nanoparticles for cancer therapy: inducing calcium overload and enhancing cytotoxicity AAT Ihab Adnan Thabet , Selma M.H. Al-Jawad Inorganic Chemistry Communications 183, 115875 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Novel approach for preparing CdO by laser ablation for photodetector application: Impact of media liquid NAY Hawraa H. Abbas , Selma M.H. AL-Jawad Materials Science and Engineering B 324, 118973 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
The removal of organic and pharmaceutical contaminants from aquatic solutions using the Fe/Ni dual-doping TiO2 nano photocatalytic method ATSSMHAJNJIK Alghazali Environ Prog Sustainable Energy. 45 (1), e70102 , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Augmentation of Antibacterial Efficacy of Synthesized Cadmium Sulfide Flower-Shaped Multipod Nanostructures Through Dual Doping with Manganese and Nickel NAYTHASMHALJHH Abbas Plasmonics 21 (1), 911–927 , 2026 2026 Citations: 5
Impact of Titanium Dioxide Concentration and pH on the Removal of Organic and Pharmaceutical Pollutants in Wastewater NJI Aya Talal Sami, Selma M. H. AL-Jawad Journal of Nano Research 90, 85-100 , 2025 2025
Efficient CdO photodetector prepared via laser ablation in propanol medium Journal of Optics India 54 (5), 3342–3363 , 2025 2025
Influence of Zinc Salt Types on Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Zinc Stannate Nanostructures NJ Hameed, R.K. , Al-Jawad, S.M.H. , Imran Journal of Biomimetics Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering , 67, 21–35 , 2025 2025
Antibacterial Activity of Undoped and (Zn, Co) Co-Doped CuO Nanostructure Prepared by Hydrothermal Technique NJ Abbas, A.K. , AL-Jawad, S.M.H. , Imran Plasmonics , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Copper Doping of CdS Nanoflakes and Nanoflowers for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of MB and MV Dyes SY Al-Jawad, S.M.H. , Aboud, K.H. , Imran, N.J. , Taher Plasmonics 20 (2), 983–1002 , 2025 2025
Effect of single doping and dual doping with Mn and Fe on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles K Sami, A.T. , AL-Jawad, S.M.H. , Imran, N.J. , Alghazali Journal of Sol Gel Science and Technology 113 (3), 762–777 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Fabrication and characterization of Mo/MoO3/CZTS: Na/Ag diode prepared by one-pot hydrothermal route SMHAJ NH Allawi AIP Conf. Proc. 3211, 060019 , 2025 2025
Copper Doping of CdS Nanoflakes and Nanoflowers for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of MB and MV Dyes SMHAJKHANJISY Taher Plasmonics 20 (2), 983–1002 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Investigation of Structural, Morphological, and Optical Properties of Fe and Co/Fe Dual-Doping Zn2SnO4 Nanoparticles Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method for Biomedical Application RK Hameed, SMH AL-Jawad, NJ Imran Plasmonics 19 (6), 3059–3073 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
THE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF GUM ARABIC-COATED Mn-DOPED CuS NANOPRISMS SMHALJALIAT MUSTAFA M. MUHSEN Surface Review and Letters, 2550065 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Preparation and Characterization of Pure and Ni/Co–Co-doped Fe3O4 Nanoparticles and Investigation of Their In Vitro Hemolysis Effects AA Yousif, N.A. , AL-Jawad, S.M.H. , Taha Plasmonics 19, 2345–2361 , 2024 2024 Citations: 15
Effect of doping on the structural, optical and electrical properties of TiO2 thin films for gas sensor ZYA Selma M. H. AL‑Jawad · Mohammed RASHEED J Opt , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Preparation and characterization of copper nanoparticles as antibacterial activity GK Ibadi, AA Taha, SMH Al-Jawad AIP Conf. Proc. 3002 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Synthesis Ni Doped-Zno/Mwcnts Hybrid by Sol-Gel Method and Studying its Structural and Antibacterial Properties ZSS Selma M. H. AL-Jawad, Duha S. Ahmedaa) AIP Conference Proceedings 3002 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Synthesis and characterization of pure and Fe doped TiO2 thin films for antimicrobial activity SMH AL-Jawad, AA Taha, MM Salim Optik 142, 42-53 , 2017 2017 Citations: 91
Synthesis and characterization of small-sized gold nanoparticles coated by bovine serum albumin (BSA) for cancer photothermal therapy SMH Al-Jawad, AA Taha, MMF Al-Halbosiy, LFA Al-Barram Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy 21, 201-210 , 2018 2018 Citations: 68
Studying structural, morphological and optical properties of nanocrystalline ZnO: Ag films prepared by sol–gel method for antimicrobial activity SMH AL-Jawad, SH Sabeeh, AA Taha, HA Jassim Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 87 (2), 362-371 , 2018 2018 Citations: 65
Preparation of n-ZnO/p-Si solar cells by oxidation of zinc nanoparticles: effect of oxidation temperature on the photovoltaic properties RA Ismail, SMH Al-Jawad, N Hussein Applied Physics A 117, 1977-1984 , 2014 2014 Citations: 56
Studying the structural, morphological, and optical properties of CuS: Ni nanostructure prepared by a hydrothermal method for biological activity SMH AL-Jawad, AA Taha, AM Redha Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 91 (2), 310-323 , 2019 2019 Citations: 47
Preparation and characterization of CdS prepared by hydrothermal method HK Judran, NA Yousif, SMH AL-Jawad Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 97, 48-62 , 2021 2021 Citations: 46
Influence of multilayer deposition on characteristics of nanocrystalline SnO2 thin films produce by sol-gel technique for gas sensor application SMH Al-Jawad Optik 146, 17-26 , 2017 2017 Citations: 46
Comparative study between CBD and SILAR methods for deposited TiO2, CdS, and TiO2/CdS core-shell structure SMH Al-Jawad Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 67, 75-83 , 2017 2017 Citations: 42
Influence of nickel doping concentration on the characteristics of nanostructure CuS prepared by hydrothermal method for antibacterial activity SMH Al-Jawad, AA Taha, AM Redha, NJ Imran Surface Review and Letters 28 (01), 2050031 , 2021 2021 Citations: 41
Preparation and characterization of nanostructure CuS for biological activity AA Taha, SMH Al-Jawad, AM Redha Modern Physics Letters B 33 (30), 1950374 , 2019 2019 Citations: 40
Synthesis and characterization of Fe–ZnO thin films for antimicrobial activity SMH Al-Jawad, SH Sabeeh, AA Taha, HA Jassim Surface review and letters 26 (05), 1850197 , 2019 2019 Citations: 40
Influence of titanium tetrachloride concentration and multiple growth cycles of TiO2 nanorod on photoanode performance in dye sensitized solar cell SMH Al-Jawad, ON Salman, NA Yousif Photonics and Nanostructures-Fundamentals and Applications 31, 81-88 , 2018 2018 Citations: 40
Improvement of cancer therapy by TAT peptide conjugated gold nanoparticles AA Taha, SMH AL-Jawad, LFA AL-Barram Journal of Cluster Science 30, 403-414 , 2019 2019 Citations: 39
Efficient antibacterial activity enhancement in Fe/Mn co-doped CuS nanoflowers and nanosponges ON Hussein, SMH AL-Jawad, NJ Imran Bulletin of Materials Science 46 (3), 139 , 2023 2023 Citations: 38
Synthesis and characterization of Mn: CdS nanoflower thin films prepared by hydrothermal method for photocatalytic activity SMH AL-Jawad, NJ Imran, KH Aboud Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 100, 423-439 , 2021 2021 Citations: 38
EFFECT OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION ON STRUCTURAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF TiO 2 GROWN BY ANODIZATION TECHNIQUE FOR … SMH Al-Jawad, MR Mohammad, NJ Imran Surface Review and Letters 25 (04), 1850078 , 2018 2018 Citations: 38
STUDYING STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND SENSING PROPERTIES OF NANOCRYSTALLINE SnO 2 :Cu FILMS PREPARED BY SOL–GEL … SMH Al-Jawad, AK Elttayf, AS Saber Surface Review and Letters 24 (08), 1750110 , 2017 2017 Citations: 38
A Review of Structure, Properties, and Chemical Synthesis of Magnetite Nanoparticles H Stamatis, AA Taha, SMH Al-Jawad, NA Yousif Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology 3 (2) , 2023 2023 Citations: 37
INFLUENCE OF GROWTH TIME ON STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF TiO 2 NANOROD ARRAYS DEPOSITED BY … SMH Al-Jawad, ON Salman, NA Yousif Surface Review and Letters 26 (03), 1850155 , 2019 2019 Citations: 37
INFLUENCE OF TITANIUM TETRAISOPROPOXIDE CONCENTRATION ON THE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF TiO 2 THIN FILMS AA Taha, SMH Al-Jawad, MM Salim Surface Review and Letters 25 (06), 1850111 , 2018 2018 Citations: 37
