Ms. Afia Kanwal is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at QAU, a shining example of what can be accomplished through perseverance, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Her journey serves as an inspiration to all who dare to dream, reminding us that with dedication and determination, anything is possible. She got a one-week free visit and hands-on work in SESAME, Jordan (2018). She has three publications in well-reputed international journals. Now she has been awarded a prestigious fully funded Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship at the University of Glasgow, Scotland under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Duncan Gregory in session 2023-2024. She is working on Microwave synthesis of Transition metal Dichalcogenides for Electrochemical Applications.