Samar Azizighannad

Samar Azizighannad is an Adjunct Professor in the Physics department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Their research focuses on nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and their applications in environmental engineering and biomedical systems. Specific interests include graphene oxide reduction, carbon nanotube hybrids, antiviral nanomaterials, and membrane fouling analysis using Raman spectroscopy. They have contributed to advancements in supercapacitor electrolytes, drug delivery systems, and fungal-derived carbon structures for energy storage.

Recent research highlights include studies on synergistic antiviral effects of metal oxides with carbon nanotubes, controlled synthesis of graphene-based hybrids, and quantitative membrane fouling analysis. Their work bridges fundamental material science with practical applications in energy, health, and environmental sectors.

Dr. Azizighannad has published extensively on colloidal behavior of nanomaterials, electrochemical sensor design, and sustainable materials derived from natural biomass. Current research trends emphasize nanomaterial functionalization, environmental monitoring technologies, and biomedical nanotechnology applications.

No academic awards or funded grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate physics courses such as PHYS 111-102 and PHYS 102-103 lectures.