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Biology and Biochemistry
Mexico
2026

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
109
Citations
39846
World Ranking
1014
National Ranking
1

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Mexico Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Mexico Leader Award

Overview

Hafiz M.N. Iqbal is affiliated with the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Mexico. Their research spans multiple disciplines with a strong focus on engineering, materials science, and environmental science. These main fields are further specialized into subfields such as materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, plant science, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

Their recent publication record includes a series of papers addressing environmental sustainability, advanced materials, and biocatalytic processes. Notable recent works are:

  • Plastic waste and its management strategies for environmental sustainability, 2021, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials, 2020, Food Research International
  • Soil carbon sequestration - An interplay between soil microbial community and soil organic matter dynamics, 2022, The Science of The Total Environment
  • Laccases and peroxidases: The smart, greener and futuristic biocatalytic tools to mitigate recalcitrant emerging pollutants, 2020, The Science of The Total Environment
  • Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles from Syzygium Cumini leaves extract with robust photocatalysis applications, 2021, Journal of Molecular Liquids

Their collaborative network includes frequent co-authors such as Muhammad Bilal, Roberto Parra-Saldívar, Elda M. Melchor-Martínez, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, and Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández. This indicates active participation in multidisciplinary scientific collaborations.

Key publication venues where they have contributed extensively include:

  • Chemosphere
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Environmental Research
  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Their primary research topics cover:

  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Enzyme-mediated dye degradation
  • Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Biofuel production and bioconversion

The breadth of these topics highlights an interdisciplinary approach integrating materials chemistry, environmental remediation, and biotechnological applications. Their work on enzyme-based catalysis and nanomaterials contributes to addressing challenges in pollutant degradation and renewable energy sources through sustainable methods.

Best Publications

  • Plastic waste and its management strategies for environmental sustainability

    Niyitanga Evode;Sarmad Ahmad Qamar;Muhammad Bilal;Damià Barceló;Damià Barceló;Damià Barceló

  • Environmentally-related contaminants of high concern: Potential sources and analytical modalities for detection, quantification, and treatment.

    Tahir Rasheed;Muhammad Bilal;Faran Nabeel;Muhammad Adeel

  • Bio-based active food packaging materials: Sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical-based packaging materials.

    Muhammad Asgher;Sarmad Ahmad Qamar;Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Emerging contaminants of high concern and their enzyme-assisted biodegradation - A review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Muhammad Adeel;Tahir Rasheed;Yuping Zhao

  • Biosorption: An Interplay between Marine Algae and Potentially Toxic Elements-A Review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Tahir Rasheed;Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernández;Ali Raza

  • Magnetic nanoparticles as versatile carriers for enzymes immobilization: A review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Yuping Zhao;Tahir Rasheed;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Fluorescent sensor based models for the detection of environmentally-related toxic heavy metals.

    Tahir Rasheed;Muhammad Bilal;Faran Nabeel;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Lignocellulose: A Sustainable Material to Produce Value-Added Products With a Zero Waste approach-A Review

    Alejandra Arevalo-Gallegos;Zanib Ahmad;Muhammad Asgher;Roberto Parra-Saldivar

  • Immobilized ligninolytic enzymes: An innovative and environmental responsive technology to tackle dye-based industrial pollutants - A review

    Muhammad Bilal;Muhammad Asgher;Roberto Parra-Saldivar;Hongbo Hu

  • Green biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaves extract of Artemisia vulgaris and their potential biomedical applications

    Tahir Rasheed;Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal;Chuanlong Li

  • Emergent contaminants: Endocrine disruptors and their laccase-assisted degradation - A review.

    Carlos Barrios-Estrada;Magdalena de Jesús Rostro-Alanis;Blanca Delia Muñoz-Gutiérrez;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Algal biorefinery: A sustainable approach to valorize algal-based biomass towards multiple product recovery.

    Rashmi Chandra;Rashmi Chandra;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal;Garima Vishal;Hyung-Sool Lee

  • Naturally-derived biopolymers: Potential platforms for enzyme immobilization

    Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Advances in the Valorization of Lignocellulosic Materials by Biotechnology: An Overview

    Hafiz Muhammad Nasir Iqbal;Godfrey Kyazze;Tajalli Keshavarz

  • Mitigation of environmental pollution by genetically engineered bacteria - Current challenges and future perspectives.

    Lina Liu;Muhammad Bilal;Xuguo Duan;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Nanotherapeutics: An insight into healthcare and multi-dimensional applications in medical sector of the modern world

    Minakshi Prasad;Upendra P. Lambe;Basanti Brar;Ikbal Shah

  • Hazardous contaminants in the environment and their laccase-assisted degradation - A review.

    Muhammad Bilal;Tahir Rasheed;Faran Nabeel;Hafiz M.N. Iqbal

  • Recent trends and valorization of immobilization strategies and ligninolytic enzymes by industrial biotechnology

    Muhammad Asgher;Muhammad Shahid;Shagufta Kamal;Hafiz Muhammad Nasir Iqbal

  • Multi-point enzyme immobilization, surface chemistry, and novel platforms: a paradigm shift in biocatalyst design.

    Muhammad Bilal;Muhammad Asgher;Hairong Cheng;Yunjun Yan

  • Endogenous and Exogenous Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery Systems for Programmed Site-Specific Release.

    Ali Raza;Tahir Rasheed;Faran Nabeel;Uzma Hayat

Frequent Co-Authors

Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Roberto Parra-Saldivar Cranfield University
Damià Barceló
Damià Barceló University of Almería
Kuldeep Dhama
Kuldeep Dhama Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Ruchi Tiwari
Ruchi Tiwari Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Ram Naresh Bharagava
Ram Naresh Bharagava Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Mahmoud Alagawany
Mahmoud Alagawany Zagazig University
Yashpal Singh Malik
Yashpal Singh Malik Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Raj Kumar Singh
Raj Kumar Singh Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Wanpen Chaicumpa
Wanpen Chaicumpa Mahidol University

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