Fatma Faheem

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET-UGC) for Assistant Professor in the subject Museology and Conservation in Dec 2014.
• Received Gold Medal as a Scout leader in Bharat Scout and Guide (Uttar Pradesh, India) for seven days in Aligarh, India, 2014.
• Received Best Oral Presentation Award in National conference on “Latest advancements in physical sciences and life sciences” in 2017, Meerut, India
• Research paper selected for oral presentation among four International presenters worldwide in the “2nd Annual event of the Philadelphia Area Conservation Association-United States (PACA), Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN) and American Institute for Conservation (AIC)” on June 14th 2022. Also rewarded with an honorarium for the presentation along with the PACA free annual membership.

• Annual Member in the Philadelphia Area Conservation Association (PACA) United States.
• Annual Member in International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Society (IBBS).
• Annual Member in Museum Association of India, (MAI).
• Annual Member in The Indian Association for the Study of Conservation of Cultural Property (IASC), India.

• Trained in the “Bharat Scout and Guide Camp” for duration of seven days, Aligarh, 2014.
• One week Workshop on “Research Methodology”, in Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 2016.
• One week short term training programme on “Traditional materials and techniques of construction in heritage buildings”, Heritage cell and centre of excellence for Islamic Architecture, Department of Architecture, Aligarh Muslim University, Feb, 2019.
• 21 Days National Level Online Short Term Course of “Museums Heritage in India” from 2nd -22nd Feb, 2021 from the Heritage Foundation, Maharashtra, India.
• One week National Level Online Short Term Course of “Introduction to Heritage Studies” from the Heritage Foundation, Maharashtra, India, 6th -12th March, 2021.
• One week National Level Online Short Term Course of “Heritage Studies – Fundamentals of Conservation and Documentation” from the Heritage Foundation, Maharashtra, India, 10th-16th June, 2021.
• 8 days National level online course of “Museum Management” organized by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya Chimur District. Chandrapur & Heritage Foundation, Jalgaon, Dec, 2021.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Bioactivity of three indigenous medicinal plants (Ferula asafoetida, Syzygium aromaticum, and Mentha X Piperita) as fumigants for the control of the skin and skin-product pest (Anthrenus verbasci) in Museums, Libraries, and Archives. Fatma Faheem*, Abduraheem K, International Journal of Conservation Science, Vol-13, Issue-2(June) 2022, ISSN no. 2067533X, PP 405-421, IF-0.542 (Web of science-ESCI, Scopus indexed)

2. Conservation of Weathered Sandstone Inscription on the Historic Water-Well at Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO), Aligarh, Fatma Faheem*, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, Vol-9, Issue-3, 2021, pp 1-7, ISSN- 2320-0898, IF- 0.208.

3. A brief guide to museum pests control and their management, Fatma Faheem*, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, pp 415-421, VOL. 9, ISSUE 4, 2021, ISSN- 2320-7078, IF 5.48.

4. Curating In Times of Pandemic Crisis: A New Challenge For Museums, Fatma Faheem*, & Mohammad Irfan, IAR J Human Cul. Stud. 2(2) 8-10, 2021, ISSN- 2709-3336, IF-0.67.

5. Energy Management in Museums: A New Approach to Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, Fatma Faheem*, Abduraheem K, IAR J Eng Tech, 2(1),46 -49, 2021, ISSN-2708-5163, IF- 0.88.

6. Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion - A New Concept of Future Museums, Fatma Faheem*, & Mohammad Irfan. IAR J, Human Cul. Stud. 2(1), 12-13, 2021., ISSN- 2709-3336. IF-0.67.

7. Museum Art Therapy: Exploring the Possibility of Convergence and Collaboration between Art Therapy and Museums for Cancer Patients, Fatma Faheem*, & Mohammad Irfan, International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods, (IJARESM), ISSN No: 2455-6211, Volume 8, Issue 11, pp. 1073-1077, November – 2020, IF- 7.429.

8. Repellent activity of Nigella sativa, Syzygium aromaticum and Azadirachta indica essential oils against the skin and skin product pest (Anthrenus verbasci) in Museums., Fatma Faheem* & Abduraheem K, Journal of Innovations in Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences (JIPBS), ISSN: 2349-2759, vol 6(4), pp. 57-69, 2019., IF-1.1.

9. Management of pests risks in museums: A review, Fatma Faheem* & Abduraheem K, IJARQG (USA) ,Volume 6, Issue 9 -2019, ISSN: 2348-8069, pp.122-136, 2019. IF-4.675.

10. Toxic effect of Myristica fragrans essential oil against the museum pest Anthrenus verbasci (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) to control biodeterioration of animal collections. Fatma Faheem* & Abduraheem K, Journal of Bioinnovation, Vol 8, Issue 5, pp: 554-571, 2019, ISSN 2277-8330, 1st September, 2019., IF-0.765.

11. Toxic efficacy of Syzygium aromaticum oil against the larvae of Anthrenus verbasci to control biodeterioration of animal objects in museums. Fatma Faheem*, Abduraheem K., Journal of Museum Association of India, Vol. no.72, pg no. 43-51, 2019, ISSN- 09709894, IF-1.2, Publisher: Museum Association of India, New Delhi.

12. Evaluating toxicity of Myristica fragrans vs Syzygium aromaticum oils against the larvae of Anthrenus verbasci. Fatma Faheem*, Abduraheem K, International journal of recent scientific research, Vol. 9, Issue 6 (F), pp.27633-27638, June, 2018., ISSN- 0976-3031, IF- 7.383.

13. Museological Assessment on the present condition of Water Wells of the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College -A Cultural Asset. Fatma Faheem, Abduraheem K*, International Journal of Arts, Humanities, and Management studies, ISSN No -2395-0692, Volume 01, No.10, page no.17-31, October 2015., IF- 3.317.

14. Evaluation on the factors of sandstone Weathering and its Conservation - An Inscription on Water-Well in the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental (MAO) College. Fatma Faheem, Abduraheem K*. Excellence international journal of scientific research, ISSN No-2394-4242, Vol .2, Issue -No- 2, page no.1-15, July 2015.

ACCEPTED RESEARCH PAPERS/ BOOK CHAPTERS

15. Recent developments of nanocomposites in energy-related application, Fatma Faheem*, Mohd Arsalan, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Book title- “Nanocomposites: Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects-Fundamental, Properties and Industrial Applications” Elsevier, ISBN- 9780323997041.

16. Nanocomposites based membrane for separation of hazardous contaminants from wastewater, Mohd Arsalan*, Fatma Faheem, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Book title- “Nanocomposites: Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects - Fundamental, Properties and Industrial Applications” Elsevier, ISBN- 9780323997041.

COMMUNICATED PUBLICATIONS

17. Overview and fundamentals of polymer’s nanocomposites, Fatma Faheem*, Mohd Arsalan, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine Journal (Elsevier) June 2022.

18. The Integration of Museums and Science Centres in Fostering the Science Education at School Level, Fatma Faheem, Mohd Arsalan.
(American Educational Research Journal-NCERT), Dec 2021.

Published Books

1. Deterioration, Conservation and Restoration of Stone Materials: A Museological Overview of the Historic Water Well, ISBN- 978-93-91538-64-4, AkiNik Publications.

Published Articles/ Web-Articles

1. “Can museums help people with Cancer?”, Countercurrents.org Newsletter, 13th Nov, 2020, Fatma Faheem.

(See https://countercurrents.org/2020/11/can-museums-help-people-with-cancer/)

2. “Equality, diversity, inclusion: a new concept of future museums”, Twocircles.net Newsletter, 09th December, 2020, Dr. Fatma Faheem.

(See https://twocircles.net/2020dec09/440148.html)

3. “Do you know how a museum can be more energy-efficient and sustainable?”, Bharat Duniya Newspaper, 21st December,2020, Dr. Fatma Faheem.

(See https://bharatduniya.com/do-you-know-how-a-museum-can-be-more-energy-efficient-and-sustainable/)

4. “How museums are revitalizing in times of covid-19 crisis?”, Countercurrents.org Newsletter, 2nd Mar, 2021, Fatma Faheem.

(See https://countercurrents.org/2021/03/how-museums-are-revitalizing-in-times-of-covid-19-crisis/)

5. “Museum Pests- Huge Threat to Cultural Heritage”, Countercurrents.org, 2nd Aug, 2021, Fatma Faheem.

(See https://countercurrents.org/2021/08/museum-pests-huge-threat-to-cultural-heritage/)

6. “Can museums help people with Cancer?, 17th Dec, 2020, goodmorningkashmir.net., (Guest author)

(See https://www.goodmorningkashmir.net/can-museums-help-people-with-cancer/)

7. “How museums are revitalizing in times of covid-19 crisis?”, 10th March, 2021, goodmorningkashmir.net., (Guest author)

(See https://www.goodmorningkashmir.net/how-museums-are-revitalizing-in-times-of-covid-19-crisis/)

8. “Killing Childhood Cancer with Medicine and Museums”, 2nd Dec, 2021, Museum People, Blog at WordPress.com.

(See https://museumpeople.wordpress.com/2021/12/02/killing-childhood-cancer-with-medicine-and-museums/)

Reviewed Research Papers

1. Reviewed a research paper in Journal of Advances in medicine and medical research, June 2021.

2. Reviewed a research paper in the prestigious Journal International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (Elsevier), Volatile organic compounds trapped into solid formulates of β-cyclodextrins and cocrystals to fight against paper biodeteriogens, Manuscript-Number:IBB-D-22-00029, March 2022.

3. Reviewed a research paper in the prestigious Journal International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (Elsevier), Stuck into solids but ready to fight: volatile organic compounds against paper biodeteriogens, Manuscript Number: IBB-D-22-00029R1, June 2022.

Solo-Shows

Facilitated workshop as a Museum Professional on Paper Conservation, titled as “Let’s Become the Paper Pro”, in the Playtime event of National Museum, New Delhi, 4-5 September, 2021.

Proposal for Post-doctoral Research

Title of Proposal-“Developing commercially viable nano-biopesticides using local plant extract and their application for the control of biodeterioration of skin and skin-product collections in the museums”.

Summary of proposal: Indian Government is making great efforts to promote and support small and medium enterprises to diversify its economy and promote youngsters to become job creators rather than job seekers. The current proposal is in line with the recent initiative by the Indian government popularly known as “Atmnirbhar Bharat”. The target is the development of indigenous nano-biopesticides and its commercialization. The continuous use of synthetic chemical insecticides causes toxicity to non-target organisms, pest resistance, and environmental pollution around the world. The current proposal is targeting to utilize the advantages of ingenious technology of nano-science in the field of museum and cultural sectors, for the control of biodeterioration, via developing revolutionary innovative nanobiopesticides. The advantage of nanomaterial over the other conventional material is the high surface to volume ratio, ultimately makes them able to act in a more effective way. In addition, the small amount of the nano-pesticide will be sufficient to protect a larger area of the specimen or object material and will remain effective for a longer duration.

Conferences /Web-conferences/ Seminars/ Webinars /Workshops/Web-workshops/Online-courses

1. Actively participated in two days National Workshop on “Biodeterioration of cultural property” collaborated with NMNH, Department of Museology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India, 2012.

2. Participated in Poster making competition on “Save our Heritage”, in 7th International conference on Biodeterioration of Cultural Property, Department of Museology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2013.

3. Participated in “University Hobbies Workshop”, Cultural Education Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2015.

4. Orally presented paper in IASC conference on “New approaches and technologies for conservation and security measures in Indian museums, on topic “Study on Biodeterioration of skin and skin products by larva of Dermestid Beetle and their control with Nutmeg oil”, in 2016, Delhi, India.

5. Presented paper and also received Best Oral Presentation Award in National conference on “Latest advancements in physical sciences and life sciences” on topic “Insecticidal effect of Myristica fragrans vs Syzygium aromaticum oils against the larvae of Anthrenus verbasci to control biodeterioration of animal objects in museums” in 2017, Meerut, India.

6. Orally presented paper in National Conference on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences” on topic “Toxic efficacy of herbal insecticides against larvae of Anthrenus verbasci to control biodeterioration of skin and skin products in museums, in 2017, Chemistry Department, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

7. Orally presented paper in All India Museum Annual Conference on “New approaches and technologies for conservation and security measures in Indian museums” on topic Toxic efficacy of Syzygium aromaticum oil against the larvae of Anthrenus verbasci to control biodeterioration of animal objects in museums”, in 2018, Museum Association of India (MAI), Lucknow, India.

8. Orally presented paper in ICCIE-2019, on “Insecticidal activities of plant extracts and essential oils against the larvae of Anthrenus verbasci (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) to control biodeterioration of animal objects in Museums”, Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 2019

9. Actively participated in two days National workshop on “Gandhi for All, (For Visually Challenged)”, Department of Museology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Feb, 2019

10. Orally presented a paper on topic Prevention and control of biodeterioration of animal collections by dermestid beetles in museums via indigenous method, Fatma Faheem*, Abduraheem K, Excellence International Conference on Research in All Subjects (ENCRAS-2019), Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 2019

11. Orally presented a paper on topic “The potential of natural plant chemicals as fumigants against insect pests in Museums, Libraries and Archives, Fatma Faheem, Abduraheem K, Shamshad Ahmad, International Conference on Advances in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering (ACAPE-2020), 22nd-24th February 2020, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

12. Orally presented a paper on topic “Bioactivity of Indigenous Medicinal Plant (Syzygium aromaticum) against the Insect Pest (Anthrenus Verbasci) in Natural History Museums”. Fatma Faheem , Shamshad Ahmad, National Seminar on Holistic (Kulliyat Guided) Research in Unani Medicine, 24-25 February 2020, Department of Ilmul Advia, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

13. Delivered a talk in the webinar on the theme of International Museum Day, 2020, “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”, 18th May, Department of Museology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

14. Participated in webinar on “Colonialism and History of Epidemics: Lessons from the Past”, organized by IQAC and the Department of History, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi (DU), India on June 8th, 2020.

15. Participated in webinar on “History on Conservation of Temples in Chambal Valley and The Role of Dacoits, Department of Museology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 28th July, 2020.

16. Orally presented a paper on topic “Conservation of Weathered Sandstone Inscription on the Historic Water-Well at Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO), Aligarh”, International web-conference on “Museums As Profession: Challenges And Issues”, August, 2020, Department of Museology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

17. Participated in webinar on “Gender based Violence and the Law”, Advanced Centre for Women's Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 31st October, 2020

18. Participated in 5 days webinar program, ‘Advances in Biological Research’ organized by Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, on the topic "Mummies Management in Museum, Requirement and Challenges" hosted by Department of Museology, on Monday, 9th November, 2020.

19. Participated in the International webinar, “Retrospection of Museum And Conservation Professions”, organized by the Department of Museology, AMU, Aligarh in collaboration with ICOM-India (International Council of Museum) and ICBCP (International Council for Biodeterioration of Cultural Property), 7th Feb, 2022.

20. Presented ideas and tips for “Philly ECPN Tips Session” organized by Philadelphia Area Conservation Association- United States (PACA,) Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN) and American Institute for Conservation (AIC) concentrating Emerging Conservation Profession, sustainability in conservation, and digital projects, etc on 26th May, 2022.

21. Orally presented the research paper in the “2nd Annual event of the Philadelphia Area Conservation Association-United States (PACA), Emerging Conservation Professionals Network (ECPN) and American Institute for Conservation (AIC)” on June 14th 2022. I have also rewarded with an honorarium for the presentation along with the PACA free annual membership.

22. Delivered an expert talk in the Conserv Community: Focus group on 6th July, 2022, United Kingdom.

1. Name: Catharine Hawk

Designation: Museum Conservator

Location: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, US.

Contact no: 703.200.4370

Email: hawksc@si.edu

2. Name: Bhujang Ramrao Bopade

Designation: Director of Heritage Foundation

Location: Maharashtra, India

Contact No: +09405048556

Email: director@heritagefoundation.in

3. Name: Dr. Fahad Alam

Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at KAUST

Location: KSA

Contact No: +966567894101, +971505812263

Email: fahad.alam@kaust.edu.sa