Journal of Integrative Science and Innovation Research

Dr. Muhammad Saeed Iqbal has made significant contributions to the fields of Islamic Finance, AI & FinTech, and credit risk through his extensive research. His work is published in top-tier academic journals, including those indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Specifically, he has authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications, many of which are featured in prestigious journals indexed in Scopus (Q1 journals) and Web of Science. These journals focus on topics such as Islamic banking performance, financial resilience, and the integration of digital technologies into Shariah-compliant institutions.

Dr. Iqbal’s academic work is widely cited, with over 455 citations from various sources, including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Scopus, highlighting the significant impact his research has had on the academic and professional communities. His ability to bridge academia and industry makes his work relevant not only for researchers but also for practitioners in the Islamic finance and banking sectors.

A dedicated researcher and educator in Metallurgical and Mineral Processing Engineering with over 20 years of experience in industry-funded research and academic instruction. Expertise spans the critical minerals value chain, from fundamental interfacial chemistry to process intensification and waste valorization. Specializes in developing sustainable technologies for critical minerals recovery (Te, REEs, graphite), process intensification (nanobubble technology, hybrid separation), and advanced process modeling. Proven track record of securing external funding, publishing in high-impact journals (e.g., Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, Fuel), and delivering hands-on instruction in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Committed to transdisciplinary research and mentoring the next generation of engineers to support responsible, circular economy approaches to mineral resource development.

Dr. S. Muthulingam is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Mohan Babu University, Tirupati. He earned his Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai, in 2017, specializing in Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs)-decorated ZnO and CuO nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications. His research interests include materials chemistry, electrochemistry, photocatalysis, and energy storage systems. He has expertise in the synthesis and modification of metal oxide and carbon-based nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing, environmental remediation, and supercapacitors. Dr. Muthulingam has published 35 research articles in reputed journals and is actively working on developing functionalized CQDs for electrocatalytic, sensing, and sustainable energy applications.