Biography

Research interests

Zahra's main research interests focus upon exploiting the potential of ultra-thin film deposition across various disciplines, with a particular emphasis on advancing fundamental sciences and creating innovative functional materials. Her expertise extends from the initial stages of process development to exploring cutting-edge technologies.

Moreover, Zahra possesses a keen interest in the practical applications of thin films, such as their use in developing anti-microbial coatings for bio-medical implants, microelectronics, and photovoltaic systems. These applications hold significant promise for enhancing various industries and benefiting society. Her proficiency extends to a diverse array of advanced materials characterisation techniques, encompassing physio-chemical, optical, and electronic methods. This broad skill set allows her to gain valuable insights into the properties and behaviour of materials at the nanoscale, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and practical advancements in technology.

Publications

Book Chapter

Advertising Music and the Effects of Incongruity Resolution on Consumer Response (2021)

Digital Artefact

Greenwashing: how ads get you to think brands are greener than they are (2022)

Journal Article

The Sound of Persuasion: Music's Impact in University Advertising (2025)

Doped MXenes—A new paradigm in 2D systems: Synthesis, properties and applications (2023)

Eat to the Beat: Musical Incongruity Resolution in Restaurant Advertising (2022)

Biotransformation of Silver Released from Nanoparticle Coated Titanium Implants Revealed in Regenerating Bone (2017)

Atomic Layer Deposition of a Silver Nanolayer on Advanced Titanium Orthopedic Implants Inhibits Bacterial Colonization and Supports Vascularized de Novo Bone Ingrowth (2017)

The influence of tertiary butyl hydrazine as a co-reactant on the atomic layer deposition of silver (2017)

Self-limiting atomic layer deposition of conformal nano-structured silver films (2015)

Presentation / Conference

Extending the ALD temperature window of silver using tertiary butyl hydrazine as a co-reactant (2016)

Presentation / Conference Contribution

Authenticity in the Age of AI: A Netnographic Study of Consumer Responses to AI-Generated Advertising (2026)

MXene-based Memristive Devices for Enhanced Synaptic Functionality (2025)

The role of background music used in online learning environments in enhancing the higher education students' learning experience (2024)

The role of background music used in online learning environments in enhancing the higher education students’ learning experience (2024)