Dr. Asma Naeem received PhD degree from University of the Punjab, Lahore with specialization in Biochemical Toxicology. She has almost 10 years research experience in Biochemical Toxicology, Environmental Biochemistry, Pesticide Resistance, Pest Control Management, Enzyme Biotechnology. PhD research project entitled “Biochemical and Metabolic Changes In phosphine resistant and susceptible strains of Trogoderma granarium, collected from various godowns of Punjab”. She worked for 13 years as master teacher trainer and two years intel teach program trainer. She has 21 years of teaching experience and also performs her duties as Vice-Principal for The International College, LHR. She has published many national and International research papers and is the writer of 7 national and International Books.
- Biochemistry
- cell and molecular biology
- Principles of animal life
Education
PhD
University of Punjab.LHR.
M. Phil
M.Sc.
University of Punjab.LHR.
B.Sc.
Lahore College for Women University
F.Sc.
‘A’ level Lahore College for Women University
Matric
‘O’ level Govt. Pilot high school. LHR
Experience
- EMPLOYMENT RECORD AND EXPERIENCE
Visiting Assistant professor
University of Central punjab
Oct. 2017 – 2018
- (Head of Biology Department)
(2004-Todate)
Punjab Group of Colleges, Lahore
Master teacher trainer from last 10 years
- Teaching B.Sc Part I and Part II (Paper A)
- Teaching Super Model Sections of F.Sc
- Conducting Master Teachers Training
- Teaching classes of Pre-Entry Test classes of Medical
- Course guidelines to teaching staff of biology in other campuses of Punjab College
- Supervision / finalizination of printing material related to subject
- Monitoring internal Tests of students
- Administrative supervision of Biology department
- Assistant Professor
University of Central punjab
Selected by Public service commission .Pakistan
Govt. College Sahiwal, Dist. Sargodha
Teaching FS.C Part I and Part II
- Vice-Principal
The International College, Lahore - Teaching FS.C Part I and Part II
Dealing with parents and problem solving
Monitoring and development
Re-Appropriation of structuring
Professional Membership Affiliations & Activities
Life time membership of Zoological society of Pakistan
SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT AND THE CAMPUS
- Head of Department
- Master teacher trainer
Publications & Research
- RESPONSE OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) TO DIFFERENT TILLAGE REGIMES AND NITROGEN TIMINGS UNDER SEMI-ARID IRRIGATED CONDITIONS. Allah Wasaya1*, Muhammad Tahir 2 , Tauqeer Ahmad Yasir1*, Hafiz Muhammad Aatif1 Umbreen Shahzad1 and Asma Naeem3. Pak. J. Agri. Sci., Vol. 54(3), 553-560; 2017 ISSN (Print) 0552-9034, ISSN (Online) 2076-0906 DOI: DOI: 10.21162/PAKJAS/17.1729 http://www.pakjas.com.pk
- SCREENING OF SEVEN INSECT GROWTH REGULATORS FOR THEIR ANTI-INSECT ACTIVITY AGAINST THE LARVAE OF Trogoderma granarium (EVERTS) AND Tribolium castaneum (HERBST).Qurban Ali1 , Mansoor ul Hasan2,*, Muhammad Sagheer2 , Shahzad Saleem3 , Muhammad Faisal,2 Asma Naeem4 and Jamshed Iqbal5. Pak. J. Agri. Sci., Vol. 54(3), 589-595; 2017 ISSN (Print) 0552-9034, ISSN (Online) 2076-0906 DOI: DOI: 10.21162/PAKJAS/17.5088 http://www.pakjas.com.pk
- RESEARCH ARTICLE EFFECT OF PHOSPHINE ON LEVELS OF ALKALINE AND ACID PHOSPHATASES IN SUSCEPTIBLE AND RESISTANT STRAINS OF TROGODERMA GRANARIUM (EVERTS) (COLEOPTERA: DERMESTIDAE). ISSN 2348 – 0319 International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research (2017) 52-56 Volume 5, Issue 7
- BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSE IN PHOSPHINE RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE ADULT BEETLES OF TROGODERMA GRANARIUM TO THE SUBLETHAL DOSE. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2016; 4(6): 582-587
- BIOCHEMICAL EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DOSES OF PHOSPHINE ON THE SIXTH- INSTAR LARVAE OF SUSCEPTIBLE AND RESISTANT POPULATIONS OF Trogoderma granarium EVERTS (COLEOPTERA: DERMESTIDAE). J. Glob. Innov. Agric. Soc. Sci.,Vol.4(3),121-132;2016 ISSN (Online): 2311-3839; ISSN (Print): 2312-5225 DOI:https://doi.org/10.22194/JGIASS/4.3.753
- TOXICITY OF PHOSPHINE TO 4TH INSTAR LARVAE OF SIX DIFFERENT POPULATIONS OF Trogodermagranarium (Everts) (COLEOPTERA:DERMESTIDAE) COLLECTED FROM GODOWNS IN PUNJAB (PAKISTAN). J. Glob. Innov. Agric. Soc. Sci., 2016, 4(4): 188-196 ISSN (Online): 2311-3839; ISSN (Print): 2312-5225 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22194/JGIASS/4.4.769
- RESPONSE OF SOME BIOCHEMICAL COMPONENTS IN PHOSPHINE SUSCEPTIBLE AND RESISTANT POPULATIONS OF 4th INSTAR LARVAE OF TROGODERMA GRANARIUM (COLEOPTERA: DERMESTIDAE). IJSBAR., 2019; ISSN (Print): 2307-4531
- FOLIAR APPLICATION OF ZINC TO IMPROVE GROWTH, YIELD AND GRAIN CONTENT IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) 2019 Global Advanced Research Journal of Agricultural Science(GARJAS);ISSN:2315-5094.,Vol.8(7):pp.238-245
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International book on Toxicology of Phosphine
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- Biology Practical note book part I
- Biology Practical note book part II
- Biology subjective book part I
- Biology subjective book part II
- Biology objective book part I
- Biology objective book part II
asma.naeem01@ucp.edu.pk
+92-42-35880007 Ext: 592
Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab
Dr. Nadeem-Ullah completed his Ph.D. (Botany) from GC University, Lahore, Pakistan in 2019. He reported 20 species of algae for the first time from his study area. He was the founder in charge of Dendrochronology Lab and in-charge of Botanic Garden in GCU, Lahore. He determined the age of different pine species from forests of Murree and adjoining hilly areas and AJK. He got the co-curricular certificate of distinction from GCU, Lahore for his extra-ordinary services for Horticultural Society. He worked in a project on biodiversity and the Red Data list of Punjab. He worked as Research Assistant in GCU Lahore from 2009 to 2013. He presented his research work in 9 national and international conferences. He organizes 5 national and international conferences and several seminars. He published 8 research publications in national and international research journals. He organizes a Four Days Workshop “Basic Techniques for Botany Teachers” as Resource Person of Plant Anatomy in the Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan. His research interest includes Phycology, Plant anatomy, and Dendrochronology.
- Plant systematics, Anatomy and development
- Plant Physiology and Ecology
- Phycology and Bryology
- Plant Anatomy
Education
Ph.D. (Botany)
Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
M.Phil. (Botany)
Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
M.Sc. (Botany)
Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry)
Govt. Islamia College Civil lines, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Intermediate (Pre-Medical)
Govt. M.A.O. College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Matriculation (Science)
Al.Falah High School, Shahdara Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Experience
- Lecturer in Botany, UCP, FOS, Lahore to date
- Lecturer in Botany, Punjab College, Lahore from 18, August, 2014 to 30, March, 2019.
- Research Assistant/ Teaching Assistant (BS-17) in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan from October, 2009 to date.
- National Internship Program (NIP) Internee in Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), Pakistan from October 2006 to October, 2007.
DISTINCTION
- Got co-curricular certificate of Distinction
DEPARTMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Incharge Botanical Garden, GCU, Lahore
- Incharge Laboratory of Dendrochronology.
- Member departmental study tours committee
- Member of Dr. Sultan Ahmed Herbarium Committee
- Organized an International Seminar/Workshop on “Preservation and Enhancement of Biodiversity: Application of Tree Ring data in Pakistan” in October 2009 in Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- Organized 22nd Asian Pacific Weed Science Conference from 08-12 March, 2010 in Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- Organized Four Day Workshop “Basic Techniques for Botany Teachers” as Resource Person of Plant Anatomy from 10-13 March, 2011 in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Organized 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientists” under Pakistan Botanical Society from 22-24 February, 2011 in Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- Organized 1st National Phycological Conference from 30-31 March, 2011 in Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Worked as President in Horticultural Society Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan, from 2005-2006
- Worked as Chief Co-ordinator in Horticultural Society Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan from 2004-2005
Publication and Projects & Research
- D. (Botany) Research Work: Taxonomic studies of Freshwater algae from North-East Punjab, Pakistan.
Area of Specialization: Phycology
- Phil.(Botany) Research Work: Dendrochronological studies of Taxus wallichiana from Murree and adjoining hilly areas, Pakistan.
Area of Specialization: Plant anatomy and Dendrochronology
- Sc. (Botany) Research Work: Downstream processing of Alkaline protease produced by mutant strain of Bacillus subtillis. (2004-2006)
Area of Specialization: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Research Thesis/Report Supervision
- Supervised BS. (HONS) thesis entitled “Anatomical studies of different plant species irrigated from sewage water treatment system”. (2008-2012)
- Supervised BS. (HONS) thesis entitled “Dendroecological studies of different pine species on Murree hills, Punjab, Pakistan. (2008-2012)
Publication and Research
- Nadeem-Ullah & Ghazala Yasmeen Butt. 2018. Eco-Taxonomic distribution of some colonial cyanophycota from north-east punjab, Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 50(6): 2325-2330.
- Nadeem-Ullah & Ghazla Yasmeen Butt. 2017. Ecotaxonomic studies of some filamentous members of Cyanophycota in four Districts of Punjab, Pakistan. J. biodiv. & env. Sci.,11(4), 152-156.
- Nadeem-Ullah & H. Mukhtar. 2013. Partial purification of alkaline protease by mutant strain of Bacillus subtilisEMS-6. Biologia, 59 (1), 165-171
- Hussain, A., J. I. Qazi, S. Ali, H.A. Shakir & Nadeem-Ullah. 2013. Health imperilments in workers of a cutlery industrial complex from Pakistan: A preliminary survey. Biologia, 59 (1), 43-50
- Ajaib, M., Z. Khan, G.Y. Butt and Nadeem-Ullah. 2011. Senna artemisioides of family Leguminosae and Mansoa alliacea of family Bignoniaceae: Two new records to the Flora of Pakistan. Biologia, 57 (1&2), 1-5
- Bukhari, T. Z., Z. Khan, M. Ahmed, N. Khan and Nadeem-Ullah. 2009. Dendroseimological studies of different pines species from earthquake affected areas of Kashmir. Int. J. Bio. & biotech.
- Nadeem-ullah and Z. Khan. 2009. Field and laboratory techniques in Dendrochronology. Proceedings of Preservation and Enhancement of Biodiversity: Application of Tree Ring data in Pakistan. In process
Conferences Attended
- 1st National Phycological Conference from 30-31 March, 2011 in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientists” under Pakistan Botanical Society from 22-24 February, 2011 in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- Four Day Workshop “Basic Techniques for Botany Teachers” as Resource Person of Plant Anatomy from 10-13 March,2011 in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- 2nd International Conference /Workshop on Dendrochronology from 14-19 November, 2010 in Laboratory of Dendrochronology and Plant ecology, Department of Botany, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi.
- 2nd National Science conference/workshop on ecology from 3-7 May, 2010 in Laboratory of Dendrochronology and Plant ecology, Department of Botany, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi.
- 22nd Asian Pacific Weed Science Conference from 08-12 March, 2010 in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- International seminar/workshop on preservation and enhancement of biodiversity: applications of tree rings in Pakistan from 5-7 October, 2009 in Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- 2nd Pakistan Botanic Gardens Conference from 02-14 February, 2009 in Government College University, Lahore. Pakistan.
- 9th national Conference of Plant Scientists” under Pakistan Botanical Society from 13-15 February, 2006 in Department of Botany, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
nadeem.ullah@ucp.edu.pk
+92-42-35880007 Ext: 219
Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab
Dr. Muhammad Umair Shahzad is currently serving UCP as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science. He is a Ph.D. in Mathematics from COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus. He is performing his duties as Head of BS Mathematics. He has published many impact factor research papers of W category and his area of research is Astrophysics, Numerical Analysis, General Relativity, and Cosmology. At UCP, he teaches Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Mathematical Method, Differential Geometry and Tensor Analysis, Basic Mathematics, Business Calculus, College Mathematics, Business Statistics, and Quantitative Analysis. He has excellent student feedback in all semesters. He also received research productivity award from COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
- Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Mathematical Method
- Differential Geometry and Tensor Analysis
- Basic Mathematics
- College Mathematics
- Business Statistics
- Quantitative Analysis
Education
Ph.D in Mathematics
COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus.
M.Phil in Mathematics
UET, Lahore
Masters in Mathematics
UET, Lahore
B.Sc (Math A, Math B, Stats)
Govt. Science College, Lahore
F.Sc
Govt. Science College, Lahore
Matric
Divisional Public School, Lahore
Experience
Assistant Profesor
University of Central Punjab Lahore 01 Feburary 2012 – upto now
Courses taught:
- Basic Mathematics
- College Mathematics
- Business Calculus
- Business Statistics
- Quantitative Analysis
- Calculus I & II
Mathematics Teacher
- Govt. Township College Lahore 25 March 2010 – 24 March 2011
Responsibilities included: - Conducting classes of F.Sc., B.Sc. & M.Sc. (Mathemstics) Part 1.
Research Projects
- Dynamical Properties of Specific Black Holes. (Ph.D)
- A procedure to obtain travelling wave solutions of mCH and mDP equations.(M.Phil)
- Z-Transformation and its applications usingMatlab. (M.Sc)
Research publications
- M. Umair Shahzad, and M. O. Ahmed. “Generalized Exact Travelling Wave Solutions of mCH and mDP Equations.” International Journal of Nonlinear Science 17.1 (2014): 22-29.
- H. Rizwana Kausar, Ifra Noureen, and M. Umair Shahzad. “Dynamical analysis of charged anisotropic spherical star in f (R) gravity.” The European Physical Journal Plus 130.10 (2015): 1-10 (IF 2.24).
- Abdul Jawad and M. Umair Shahzad. “Accretion onto some well-known regular black holes.” The European Physical Journal C 76.3 (2016): 1-11 (IF 5.172).
- Abdul Jawad, Farhad Ali, M. Umair Shahzad, and G. Abbas. “Dynamics of particles around time conformal Schwarzschild black hole.” The European Physical Journal C 76, no. 11 (2016): 586 (IF 5.172).
- Abdul Jawad and M. Umair Shahzad. “Particle dynamics around time conformal regular black holes via noether symmetries.” International Journal of Modern Physics D 0, (2017): 1750059 (IF 2.17).
- Abdul Jawad and M. Umair Shahzad. “Effects of Thermal Fluctuations on Non-minimal Regular Magnetic Black Hole” The European Physical Journal C 77 (2017): 349 (IF 5.172).
- M. Umair Shahzad and Abdul Jawad “Tidal Forces in Kiselev Black Hole” The European Physical Journal C 77 (2017): 372 (IF 5.172).
- Abdul Jawad and M. Umair Shahzad. “Accreting Fluids onto Regular Black Holes Via Hamiltonian Approach” The European Physical Journal C 77 (2017): 515 (IF 5.172).
- M. Umair Shahzad and Abdul Jawad. “Thermodynamics of Black holes With Higher Order Corrected Entropy” Canadian Journal of Physics (2018). (IF 0.983) https://doi.org/10.1139/cjp-2018-0091
- Shahzad, Muhammad Umair, Ayesha Iqbal, and Abdul Jawad. “Dynamical Properties of Dark Energy Models in Fractal Universe.” Symmetry 11, no. 9 (2019): 1174. (IF 2.414).
- “Matter accretion onto a Brane-world Black HoleVia Hamiltonian Approach.” General Relativity and Gravitation (Accepted)
Conferences
- Assisted the Conference “Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models and Applications”, HEC Lahore under the umbrella of UCP and HEC, April, 2013.
- Participated in the “International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Mathematics”, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore. Dec., 17-18, 2015.
- A talk on “Accretion onto some well-known regular black holes.” In the conference “Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models & Applications”, Lahore School of Economics, April 09-10, 2016.
- Participated in the “Workshop on Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology,” COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, November 24-25, 2016.
- Participated in the “One Day Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology” University of the Punjab, Lahore, November 26, 2016.
- Participated in the “Conference on Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models and Applications”, Lahore School of Economics, 08-09 April, 2017.
- A talk on “Effects of Thermal Fluctuations on Non-minimal Regular Magnetic Black Hole.” In the conference “Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models & Applications”, Lahore School of Economics, April 07-08, 2018.
- A talk on “Tidal Forces in Kiselev Black Hole.” In the conference “Recent Advances in Mathematical Methods, Models & Applications”, Lahore School of Economics, April 07-08, 2018.
Training And Awards
- Total Impact Factor is 32
- Research Productivity Award 2016. (COMSATS University Islamabad)
- Participate in Faculty Development Program 2013 – 2018 in UCP.
Skills
- Proficient in software
• Maple 13
• Mathematica
• Latex - Command on Microsoft office 2003 & 2007 especially in MS word & MS PowerPoint & also have basic know & how of computer software’s (Xp + win 7).
m.u.shahzad@ucp.edu.pk
+92-42-35880007 Ext: 481
Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab
Dr. Khalida Naseem obtained her M.Sc and M.Phil degree in Chemistry from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. She did her Doctorate of Chemistry from Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore in September 2019. She served as Lecturer in Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore from August 2016 to June 2017. She served as Research Assistant at the University of the Punjab from October 2017 to October 2019. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor in Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore. She has published 27 journal articles with an accumulative impact factor of 77.334. She has presented her research papers as a poster/oral presentation at National and International conferences. Three BS research students have completed their dissertations in her supervision. Her area of research is smart polymers, microgels, hybrid microgels in the field of catalysis, adsorption and water treatment. Dr. Khalida Naseem is a member of the Chemical Society of Pakistan.
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Education
PhD
Physical Chemistry University of the Punjab, Lahore
M.Phil
Physical Chemistry University of the Punjab, Lahore
B.Ed
Science,Pak Study University of Sargodha, Sargodha
M.Sc
Chemistry University of the Punjab, Lahore
B.Sc
Botany,Zoology,Chemistry Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
F.Sc
Biology,Physics,Chemistry BISE Multan
Experience
- 02-04-2012 to 12-10-2013 (1.5 Years)
- SESE (Science): BPS-14
- 09-02-2014 to 12-03-2015 (1.0 Year)
- Lecturer Chemistry (Visiting-Weekend Program): Minhaj University, Lahore
- 15-10-2015 to 15-08-2016 (1.0 Year)
- Lecturer Chemistry (Visiting): Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore
- 15-08-2016 to 15-06-2017 (1.0 Year)
- Lecturer Chemistry (Adhoc): Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore
- 12-11-2017 to 12-11-2018 (1.0 Year)
- Assistant superintendent (Contract): Girls Hostel 10, University of the Punjab, Lahore
- 02-10-2017 to 02-10-2019 (2.0 Years)
- Research assistant (Contract): Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore
- 10-10-2019 to continue
- Assistant Professor (Contract): Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore
Research Accomplishments
- Publications: 27
- Total Impact factor: 334
- Citations: 338
- h-index: 10
- i10-index: 11
- Students supervised: 03
List Of Thesis Supervised
| Sr. # | Name of student | Session | Title of thesis |
| 1 | Maeda Ghufran | 2013-2017 | Microgels as efficient and recyclable adsorbent for the removal of selected heavy metals |
| 2 | Aiman Shahbaz | 2013-2017 | Biosorptive potential of Vigna radiata biomass for the removal of copper (II) and cadmium (II) ions from aqueous medium |
| 3 | Jawaria Jamal | 2013-2017 | Kinetics and thermodynamic study for adsorption of nickel (II) and cobalt (II) ions from aqueous medium using mug bean husk |
Publications
2019
- Robina Begum, Jawayria Najeeb, Ayesha Sattar, Khalida Naseem, Irfan Ahmad, Abdullah Al-sehemi, Zahoor H. Farooqi “Chemical reduction of methylene blue in the presence of nanocatalysts: a critical review” Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 2019, org/10.1515/revce-2018-0047 (IF = 4.200).
- Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Weitai Wu, Muhammad Usman, Ahmad Irfan, Abdullah G.Al-Sehemi, Zahoor H. Farooqi “Adsorptive removal of heavy metal ions using polystyrene-poly(N-isopropyl methacrylamide-acrylic acid) core/shell gel particles: Adsorption isotherms and kinetic study” Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2019, 277, 522-531, (IF = 4.561).
- Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Weitai Wu, Ahmad Irfan, Abdullah G.Al-Sehemi, Zahoor H. Farooqi “Catalytic reduction of toxic dyes in the presence of silver nanoparticles impregnated core-shell composite microgels” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019, 211, 855-864, (IF = 6.395).
2018
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Weitai Wu, Muhammad Abdur Rahman “Silver nanoparticles engineered polystyrene-p(N-isopropylmethacrylamide-acrylic acid) core shell hybrid microgels catalyst for reduction of toxic Congo red” Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2018, 219(181), 1800211- 1800224, DOI: 10.1002/macp.201800211 (IF = 622).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Maida Ghufran, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Jawayria Najeeb, Ahmad Irfan, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi “Poly(N-isopropylmethacrylamide-acrylic acid) microgels as efficient adsorbents for the removal of toxic dyes from aqueous medium” Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2018, 268(1), 229-238, DOI: org/10.1016/j.molliq.2018.07.039 (IF = 4.561).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Aiman Shahbaz, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Ali, Hafiz Muhammad Abd Ur Rahman, Ahmad Irfan and Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi “Removal of Cadmium (II) from Aqueous Medium Using Vigna radiata Leave Biomass: Equilibrium Isotherms, Kinetics and Thermodynamics” ZEITSCHRIFT FÜR PHYSIKALISCHE CHEMIE (International Journal of Research in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics) 2018, DOI: org/10.1515/zpch-2018-1223 (IF=1.012).
- Khalida Naseem, Rahila Huma, Aimen Shahbaz, Jawaria Jamal, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Ahsan Sharif, Ejaz Ahmed, Robina Begum, Ahmad Irfan, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Zahoor H. Farooqi “Extraction of heavy metals from aqueous medium by husk biomass: Adsorption isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic study” ZEITSCHRIFT FÜR PHYSIKALISCHE CHEMIE (International Journal of Research in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics) 2018, org/10.1515/zpch-2018-1182 (IF=1.012).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum and Ahmad Irfan “Removal of Congo red dye from aqueous medium by catalytic reduction method in the presence of various inorganic nano-catalysts: A review” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018, 187(1), 296-307 (IF = 6.395).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Atiq ur Rehman, Robina Begum, Rahila Huma, Aiman Shahbaz and Jawayria Najeeb “A systematic study for removal of heavy metals from aqueous medium using Sorghum bicolor: An efficient biosorbent” Water Science and Technology, 2018, 77(10), 2355-2368, DOI:2166/wst.2018.190 (IF = 1.624).
- Muhammad Imran Din, Khalida Naseem, Muhammad Latif Mirza and Madeeha Batool “Evaluation of Saccharum bengalense as a non-conventional biomaterial for biosorption of Mn (II) ions from aqueous solutions” Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 2018, (Accepted) (IF = 0.606).
- Robina Begum, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Faisal Ali, Madeeha Batool, Jianliang Xiao and Ahmad Irfan “Applications of UV/vis spectroscopy in characterization and catalytic activity of noble metal nanoparticles fabricated in responsive polymer microgels: A review” Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 2018, 48(6), 503-516, DOI.org/10.1080/10408347.2018.1451299 (IF = 4.325).
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Rida Khalid, Robina Begum, Umar Farooq, Qingshi Wu, Weitai Wu, Muhammad Ajmal, Ahmad Irfan and Khalida Naseem “Facile synthesis of silver nanoparticles in crosslinked polymeric system by in-situ reduction method for catalytic reduction of 4-nitroaniline” Environmental Technology, 2018, 40(15), 2027-2036, DOI: org/10.1080/09593330.2018.1435737 (IF = 1.918).
- Muhammad Shahid, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Muhammad Ajmal and Ahmad Irfan “Designed synthesis of silver nanoparticles in responsive polymeric system for their thermally tailored catalytic activity towards hydrogenation reaction” Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2018, 35(5), 1099-1107, DOI: 10.1007/s11814-018-0016-x (IF = 2.476).
- Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Weitai Wu, Ahmad Irfan and Zahoor H. Farooqi “Advancement in multi-functional poly(styrene)-Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) based core shell polymer microgels and their applications” Polymer Reviews, 2018, 58(2), 288-325, DOI: org/10.1080/15583724.2017.1423326 (IF = 6.766).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman, Maida Ghufran “Microgels as efficient adsorbents for removal of pollutants from aqueous medium: A Review” Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 2018, DOI: org/10.1515/revce-2017-0042 (IF = 4.200).
- Khalida Naseem, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman and Rahila Huma “Review on vinyl acetic acid-based polymer microgels for biomedical and other applications” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 2018, 67(5), 322-332, DOI: org/10.1080/00914037.2017.1327434 (IF = 2.263).
- Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum and Zahoor H. Farooqi “Platinum nanoparticles fabricated multiresponsive microgel composites: Synthesis, characterization, and applications” Polymer Composites, 2018, 39(7), 2167-2180, DOI: 10.1002/pc.24212 (IF=2.268).
2017
- Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum and Zahoor H. Farooqi “Catalytic reduction of 2-nitroaniline: a review” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017, 24(7), 6446-6460, DOI: org/10.1007/s11356-016-8317-2 (IF = 2.914).
- Jawayria Najeeb, Ghazia Ahmad, Saima Nazir, Khalida Naseem and Ayesha Kanwal “Critical analysis of various supporting mediums employed for the incapacitation of silver nanomaterial for aniline and phenolic pollutants-Review” Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2017, DOI: org/10.1007/s1181 (IF = 2.476).
- Muhammad Imran Din, Kiran Ijaz and Khalida Naseem “Biosorption potentials of acid modified Saccharum bengalense for removal of methyl violet from aqueous solutions” Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 2017, 23(3), 339-409 DOI:10.2298/CICEQ151217054D (IF=0.806)
2016
- Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem and Zahoor H. Farooqi “A review of responsive hybrid microgels fabricated with silver nanoparticles: synthesis, classification, characterization and applications” Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2016,77(2), 497-515. DOI: 10.1007/s10971-015-3896-9 (IF=1.986).
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Aysha Ijaz, Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Ajmal and Usman Saeed ” Synthesis and characterization of inorganic–organic polymer microgels for catalytic reduction of 4-nitroaniline in aqueous medium” Polymer Composites, 2016, 39(3), 645-653 DOI: 10.1002/pc.23980 (IF=2.268).
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Uma Rubab, Muhammad Usman, Abbas Khan and Aysha Ijaz “Fabrication of silver nanoparticles in pH responsive polymer microgel dispersion for catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene in aqueous medium” Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2016, 90(13), 2600–2608. DOI: 10.1134/S0036024416130239 (IF=0.581).
- Robina Begum, Ijaz Ahmed, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Sania Ashraf and Ahsan Sharif. “Catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol using silver nanoparticles-engineered poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide) hybrid microgels” Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2016, 31(2), 3563-3571 DOI: 10.1002/aoc.3563 (IF=3.259).
- Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Ejaz Ahmed, Ahsan Sharif, Zahoor H. Farooqi “Simultaneous catalytic reduction of nitroarenes using silver nanoparticles fabricated in poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-acrylic acid-acrylamide) microgels” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2016, 511(1),17–26, org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2016.09.076 (IF=3.131).
2015
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum and Aysha Ijaz “Catalytic reduction of 2-Nitroaniline in aqueous medium using silver nanoparticles functionalized polymer microgels” Journal of inorganic and organometallic polymers and materials 2015, 25(6), 1554-1568. DOI: 10.1007/s10904-015-0275-5 (IF=1.637).
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Aysha Ijaz and Robina Begum “Engineering of silver nanoparticle fabricated poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) microgels for rapid catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene” Journal of Polymer Engineering 2015, 36(1), 87–96. DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2015-0082 (IF=1.072).
Under Review
- Robina Begum, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Aysha Ijaz, Almas Alvi, Khalida Naseem and Tajamal Hussain “Silver nanoparticles fabricated in poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) microgels for catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene” (Under review).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Maida Ghufran, Jawayria Najeeb, Muhamad Abdur Rahman “Insight of copper (II) and cobalt (II) adsorption on poly(N-isopropyl methacrylamide-acrylic acid) microgels: kinetic and thermodynamic aspect” (Under review).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Weitai Wu, ahmad Irfan “Synthesis of Designed Silver Nanoparticles Engineered Polystyrene Based Core Shell Hybrid Microgels Catalyst for Reduction of Nitroarenes” (Under review).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Watai Wu, Ahmad Irfan “Systematic study for reduction of nitrobenzene derivatives in the presence of silver nanoparticles loaded core/shell hybrid microgels catalysts” (Under review).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi “Magnetic nanoparticles fabricated composite microgels and their applications in different fields” (Under review).
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Weitai Wu “Novel core/shell composite micro particles for catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol: Kinetic and thermodynamic study” (Under review).
Conferences
2019
- Khalida Naseem, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Polystyrene based core@shell hybrid catalyst for degradation of wastewater toxic dyes and nitro-aromatic compounds” has been accepted for oral presentation in 1st National Symposium on Advanced Energy Materials (AEM-2019) held in PINSTECH, Islamabad, Pakistan on August 27-28, 2019.
- Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Khalida Naseem, Muhamad Zaheer Aslam, Paper entitled “Amine functionalized carbon for binary adsorption of toxic dyes from aqueous medium” has been accepted for poster presentation in 1st National Symposium on Advanced Energy Materials (AEM-2019) held in PINSTECH, Islamabad, Pakistan on August 27-28, 2019.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Individual and simultaneous degradation of nitro aromatic compounds using polystyrene-poly(N-isopropylmethacrylamide-acrylic acid) [PSt-pNIPMam-Ac] Core@Shell Hybrid Microgel catalyst” has been accepted for Oral presentation in 2nd International Conference on Chemistry (ICC), Advances in the Field of Polymer, Material and Bio-Chemistry going to be held in Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan on April 26-27, 2019.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Muhammad Dilshad, Paper entitled “Catalytic Activity of Polystyrene based Core@Shell Hybrid Polymer Microgels for degradation of Toxic Dyes” has been accepted for Poster presentation in 2nd International Conference on Chemistry (ICC), Advances in the Field of Polymer, Material and Bio-Chemistry going to be held in Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan on April 26-27, 2019.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Investigation of activity of polystyrene-poly(N-isopropyl methacrylamide-acrylic acid) based catalyst for degradation of nitro aromatic compounds” has been accepted for Oral Presentation in 8th Invention to Innovation Summit Punjab (To Buy and Sell Technology) held in 2-3 April, 2019 in CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Paper entitled “Catalytic Activity of Core Shell Hybrid Microgel Particles for Reduction of Toxic Dyes” has been accepted for Poster Presentation in 8th Invention to Innovation Summit Punjab (To Buy and Sell Technology) held in 2-3 April, 2019 in CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
- H. Farooqi, Muhammad Dilshad, Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Paper entitled “silver nanoparticles fabricated poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate-acrylic acid) hybrid microgels catalysts for reduction of 2,4-dinitrophenol” has been accepted for Poster Presentation in 8th Invention to Innovation Summit Punjab (To Buy and Sell Technology) held in 2-3 April, 2019 in CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi’ Paper entitled “Investigation of Catalytic Activity of Polystyrene based Core@Shell Hybrid Particles for Rapid Degradation of Toxic Dyes” has been accepted for poster presentation in 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences Organized by Department of Chemistry, GC University, Lahore and Pakistan Institute of Chemists (PIC) in GCU, Lahore on March 20-22, 2019.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Paper entitled “Novel core/shell gels based nano-catalysts for rapid degradation of toxic dyes and nitro aromatic compounds” has been accepted for oral presentation in Three-day conferenceon “Nanomaterials: New Trends in Development and Applications” held on 29 – 31 January, 2019 at the Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Catalytic Activity of Core Shell Hybrid Microgel Particles for Reduction of Toxic Dyes” has been accepted for poster presentation in International Conference on Natural Science, Engineering, and Technology (ICNSET 2019) going to be held at the Sapporo Convention Center in Sapporo, Japan on January 19-21, 2019.
- Robina Begum, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Hira Zulfiqar, Khalida Naseem, Paper entitled “Reduction of 4-nitroaniline Using Silver-Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-acrylic acid) Hybrid Microgels Catalyst” has been accepted for a poster presentation at the UK Catalysis Conference 2019 which will take place at Holywell Park, Loughborough over 9th – 11th January 2019.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Shumaila Batool, Khalida Naseem, Paper entitled “Reduction of Methyl Orange in Presence of Silver-Pol(N-isopropylacrylamide-2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate-acrylic acid) Hybrid microgels Catalyst” has been accepted for oral presentation at the UK Catalysis Conference 2019 which will take place at Holywell Park, Loughborough over 9th – 11th January 2019.
2018
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Paper entitled “Catalytic reduction of toxic dyes using nanoparticles loaded polystyrene (PST) based core shell composite microgels” has been accepted for poster presentation in the International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2018) held on 1st – 2nd November, 2018 at SCME, NUST.
- Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Khalida Naseem, Muhammad Zaheer Aslam, Paper entitled “Biosorptive potential of husk biomass for heavy metals removal from aqueous medium” has been accepted for Oral Presentationin International Conference organized by Faculty of Sciences, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, on “Natural Sciences at the Interface of Climate Change, Food Security andx Sustainability (NSICFSS)”, held on October 24 to 26, 2018 at University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Silver nanoparticles endowed polystyrene based core/shell composite micro particles for reduction of toxic Congo red” has been accepted for Oral Presentationin International Conference organized by Faculty of Sciences, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, on “Natural Sciences at the Interface of Climate Change, Food Security and Sustainability (NSICFSS)”, held on October 24 to 26, 2018 at University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Khalida Naseem, Paper entitled “Biosorptive potential of Mug bean leave biomass for removal of cadmium (II) ions” has been accepted for poster presentation in 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERECNE ON CHEMISTRY (ICC), LAHORE GARRISON UNIVERSITY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN held on 16-17 April, 2018.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Silver nanoparticles engineered poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-methacrylic acid) composite microgels catalyst for reduction of toxic nitroarene” has been accepted for oral presentation in 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERECNE ON CHEMISTRY (ICC), LAHORE GARRISON UNIVERSITY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN held on 16-17 April, 2018.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Anum Masood, Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Paper entitled “Systematic study of catalytic reduction of m-nitroaniline in the presence of responsive nano-hybrid catalyst” accepted for oral presentation in UK catalysis conference on 3-5 January, 2018.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Paper entitled “Biosorptive removal of cadmium (II) ions from wastewater by agriculture biomass” has been accepted for an ORAL PRESENTATIONat the ICPBS-2018 Conference to be held in Expo Center, Lahore, Pakistan from 23-24 January, 2018.
2017
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Catalytic efficiency of silver nanoparticles engineered PSt-P(NIPMAM-Ac) core shell hybrid microgels for reduction of nitroarenes” has been accepted for poster presentation in a day long International Conference on recent challenges and chemical sciences to be held on 22 December, 2017 at BZU, Multan.
- Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Catalytic efficiency of P(NIPMAM) based core shell hybrid micorgels for reduction of 4-Nitroaniline” has been accepted for oral presentation in 28th National and 16th International Chemistry Conference Global Challenges and Chemistry going to be held in Department of Chemistry, Fedral Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan on November 20-22, 2017.
- Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman, Khalida Naseem, “Equilibrium isotherms, kinetic and thermodynamic study for biosorptive extraction of cadmium (II) from aqueous medium” has been accepted for poster presentation in 28th National and 16th International Chemistry Conference Global Challenges and Chemistry going to be held in Department of Chemistry, Fedral Urdu University for Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan on 20-22 November, 2017.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, paper entitled “Facile fabrication of silver nano catalysts within polymer microgel particles for reduction reactions in aqueous medium” has been accepted for poster presenctation in 91st acs Colloid and Surface Science Symposium The City College of New York held on 9-12 July, 2017.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, paper entitled “Reduction of o-nitroaniline in aqueous medium using silver nanoparticles fabricated hybrid microgels as catalysts” has been accepted for oral presentation in 1st National Science Conference (Sciences for the Betterment of Humanity) in The Govt. Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur being held on 4-6 May, 2017.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, paper entitled “Silver nanoparticles fabricated poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) based hybrid microgels as efficient catalyst for simultaneous reduction of nitroaromatic compounds” has been accepted for poster presentation in 1st National Science Conference (Sciences for the Betterment of Humanity) in The Govt. Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur being held on 4-6 May, 2017.
2016
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Ejaz Ahmed, Ahsan Sharif, paper entitled “Organic-Inorganic hybrid nano-reactors for simultaneous reduction of nitroaromatic compounds” accepted for oral presentation in the 27th National and 15th International Chemistry Conference (Chemcon 2016) organized by The University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan held on 22-25 August, 2016.
- Robina Begum, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Ejaz Ahmed, Khalida Naseem, Sania Ashraf, Ahsan Sharif, Rida Rehan, paper entitled “Silver-Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-acrylamide) hybrid microgels for catalysis” accepted for oral presentation in the 27th National and 15th International Chemistry Conference (Chemcon 2016) organized by The University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan to be held on 22-25 August, 2016.
- Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, paper entitled “Reduction of o-Nitroaniline in aqueous medium using silver nanoparticles loaded Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) hybrid microgels as catalyst” accepted for oral presentation in the 27th National and 15th International Chemistry Conference (Chemcon 2016) organized by The University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir (Lower), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan to be held on 22-25, August, 2016.
2015
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Paper entitled “Simultaneous reduction of nitroarenes by silver nanoparticles fabricated Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hybrid microgels” accepted for oral presentation in 7th Chemistry Conference 2015 on Chemistry in Engineering & Life Sciences jointly Organized by Chemistry Division, PINSTECH,UML, NCC, CPC and PIEAS held on 24-25 November, 2015.
- Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Catalytic reduction of 2-nitroaniline in aqueous medium using Multi-responsive hybrid microgels as catalysts” accepted for oral presentation in 7th Chemistry Conference 2015 on Chemistry in Engineering & Life Sciences jointly Organized by Chemistry Division, PINSTECH,UML, NCC, CPC and PIEAS held on 24-25, November 2015.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Aysha Ijaz, Paper entitled “Catalytic reduction of 2-nitroaniline in aqueous medium using silver nanoparticles functionalized polymer microgels” presented as oral presentation in the 1st International Conference on Applied Chemistry (ICAC 2015) “Chemistry for sustainable World” organized by King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia held on 18-19 November, 2015.
- Robina Begum, Aysha Ijaz, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Usman Saeed, Paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of silver nanoparticles fabricated in poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) microgels for catalytic applications” presented as oral presentation in the 1st International Conference on Applied Chemistry (ICAC 2015) “Chemistry for sustainable World” organized by King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia held on 18-19 November, 2015.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Almas Alvi, “Paper entitled “Fabrication of silver nanoparticles in pH responsive microgel dispersion for catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene in aqueous medium” presented as poster in the 17th International Symposium on Relations between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis organized by the Catalysis Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, The Netherlands on 12-15 July, 2015.
- Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, Almas Alvi, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Paper entitled “Catalytic Reduction of Nitrobenzene using Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized in Multi-Responsive Polymer Microgels” presented as the poster presentation in the 17th international Symposium on relations between Homogenous and Heterogeneous Catalysis organized by Catalysis Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, The Netherlands held on 12-15 July, 2015.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Robina Begum, Khalida Naseem, “Paper entitled “Catalytic reduction of nitroarenes in aqueous medium using silver nanoparticles functionalized polymer microgels” accepted at Bayreuth Polymer Symposium 20-22 September, 2015.
- Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Robina Begum, Aysha Ijaz, Paper entitled “Silver-Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) copolymer hybrid microgels for catalytic reduction of o-Nitroaniline in aqueous medium” presented as oral presentation in the 26th national and 14th international Chemistry Conference of the Chemical Society of Pakistan organized by The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, held on 5-8 October, 2015.
- Robina Begum, Aysha Ijaz, Zahoor H. Farooqi, Khalida Naseem, Usman Saeed, Paper entitled “Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitroaniline by Silver Nanoparticles Fabricated Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) Hybrid Microgels” presented as poster presentation in the 26th national and 14th international Chemistry Conference of the Chemical Society of Pakistan organized by The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, held on 5-8 October, 2015.
Symposium Attended
2018
- Active participant in “International symposium on advanced energy materials: production to storage ISAEM 2018” held in Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan, on 25 June, 2018.
- Active participant in “1st International Symposium on Sensors and Biosensors (ISSB – 2018)” held in Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan, on 11 September, 2018.
Thesis & Research Projects
PhD. Thesis Title
- Synthesis and characterization of multifunctional inorganic-organic hybrid microgels for catalytic applications
M.Phil. Thesis Title
- Silver nanoparticles functionalized hybrid microgels for catalytic reduction of nitroarenes in aqueous medium.
M.Sc. Thesis Title
- A systematic study on equilibrium and kinetics of biosorptive performance of natural and modified Saccharum officinarum for removal of Mn (II) from aqueous solutions.
Research Projects
- Synthesis of hybrid microgels and their catalytic activity for reduction of nitrobenzene.
- Study of concentration effect of co-monomer on catalytic activity of hybrid microgel suspensions for reduction of nitrobenzene.
- Synthesis of different metal nanorods with different aspect ratio.
Research Interests
- Polymers, microgels, nanotechnology, catalysis, adsorption
Academic Distinctions
- Merit based scholarship in M.Sc chemistry (2010–2012), Institute of chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
- First Position in Bachelor of Science Annual Examination (Pre-medical) (2010), Government College for Women, Khanewal.
- First Position in Secondary School Annual Examination (2004) Government Girl High School, Chichawatni.
Others Distinctions
- 2nd position on poster presentation in 2nd International Conference on Chemistry (ICC), Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan from April 26-27, 2019.
- Won travel grant award to present research paper entitled “Catalytic Activity of Core Shell Hybrid Microgel Particles for Reduction of Toxic Dyes” in 2019 International conference on Natural Science, Engineering and Technology (ICNSET 2019) Sapporo, Japan, January 19-21, 2019.
- Won travel grant award to present research paper entitled “Catalytic Reduction of o-Nitroaniline in Presence of Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Composite Microgels Catalysis” (RKMC-2018) going to be held on 06-09 June, 2018, in Budapest, Hungary.
- 2nd position on poster presentation in 1st International Conference on Chemistry (ICC), Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan from April 16-17, 2018.
- 5th positon in 7th Invention to Innovation Summit Punjab (To Buy and Sell Technology) held in 7-8 March, 2018 in University of the Punjab, Lahore.
- 2nd position in poster presentation in 1st National Science Conference (Sciences for the Betterment of Humanity) in The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur being held on 4-6 May, 2017.
- Participant in 5th Invention to Innovation Summit (The innovation Expo to Buy and Sell Technology) held in 2-3 March, 2016 in University of the Punjab, Lahore.
- Active management committee member (2010-2012) in Girls Hostel, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Workshops
- Workshop organized by Speer Chemical Society on “Computational Chemistry” at Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian Collage, Lahore on 25 October, 2017.
- Seminar organized by University of the Punjab, Department of Social Work in collaboration with Provincial Disaster Management Authority and Punjab Social Welfare Department on emerging challenges in Disaster Management and Volunteerism at the auditorium of Institute of Chemistry, on 23 October, 2017.
- Active participant in Teaching Methodologies organized by Quality Enhancement Cell, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore on 9th September, 2016.
Instrument Used (Herself)
- UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
- FTIR Spectrometer
- Polarimeter
- Refractometer
- Conductivity meter
- pH meter
Membership
- Pakistan chemical Society
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Faculty of Sciences, University of Central Punjab
Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman completed his Ph.D. from GC University, Lahore, Pakistan in 2015. He won HEC Indigenous Scholarship Scheme Batch I. He published 14 research papers in International journals and contributed one chapter in the international book. He participated in 10 International and National Conferences and workshops. He developed 02 Industrial processes and sold it to the Industries. His area of interest is Isolation of Bioactive Compounds, Enzyme Inhibition, Metabolites and Industrial Process development.
- Heterocyclic and organometallic Compounds
- Organic Spectroscopy
- Natural Products
- Medicine in Chemistry
Education
PhD
GCU Lahore Department of Chemistry
M. Phil
GCU Lahore Department of Chemistry
M. Sc
University of the Punjab GC Sargodha
B.S.Ed
University of the Punjab GCES Township, Lahore
F.Sc/ ‘A’ level
BISE Gujranawala GC Shakargarh
Matric / ‘O’ level
BISE Gujranawal GMMH/S Shakargarh
Experience
- Assistant Professor
Chemistry/Faculty of Science, UCP Teaching BS Classes - LecturerChemistry/PGC Lahore
1-Teaching BSc Classes
2- Master Trainee
3- Member Academic Council
4-Tour Incharge
5-Discipline Incharge - Lecturer
Chemistry/GCU Lahore
1-Teaching BS (Hons) classes
2-Member Sports Board
3-Member Proctorial Board
4-Member Admission Committee sports basis
Academic Awards
- Third Prize “China classroom award” from Republic of China
- Won Indigenous Higher Education Commission Scholarship Batch-1
- Sportsman of the year Award
Professional Membership
- Level-I Coaching Course from Pakistan Cricket Board
Research Publications Books (Starting from the most recent one)
- List of publications in journals
S.# Name of Author(s) Complete Name of Journal Title of Publication Vol. & Page No. Year published Impact Factor 1 Sadia Zulfiqar, Shafiq ur Rehman, Humyan Ajaz, Shan Elahi, Waheed uz Zaman, Nayab Batool, Farhat Yasmeen. DEGRUYTER open Chemistry Correlation of Water Fluorides with Body Fluids, Dental Fluorosis and FT4, FT3 –TSH Disruption among Children in Endemic Fluorosis area in Pakistan. (17); 465-474 2019 1.512 2 M.Asam Raza, M.Danish, M. Mushtaq, S. Hussain Sumrra, Z. saqib, Shafiq ur Rehman DEGRUYTER ,Open Chemistry Phenolic profiling and therapeutic potential of local flora of Azad Kashmir. In vitro enzyme inhibition and antioxidant 15;371-379 2017 1.512 3 Shafiq ur Rehman, H.M.Rafiq, F.A. Quershi, Samina Shahid Journal of medicinal Plant research Evaluation of the effect of the crude extract of Datura innoxia on the Cardiovascular action of detomidine in rabbits 9 (32); 867-871 2015 4 Shafiq ur Rehman,D. Shahwar, MA Raza, A saeed, F. IllyasS. Qaiser Asian J. of Chemistry Evaluation of acetylcholine esterase and protease inhibitory potential of Sonchus oleraceus, Melia azedarach and Citrus sinesis 25 (8); 4174-4176 2013 0.329 5 S. Shahid, Shafiq ur Rehman, F.A. Quershi and A. Adnan Asian J. of Chemistry Chemotherapeutic role of Bis-3-azophenyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-pyran-2-one Iron(II) in chemically induced skin cancer on Albino rats 23 (12); 5315-5318 2011 0.329 6 D. Shahwar, M.A. Raza, Shafiq ur Rehman. M.A. Abbasi and Atta ur Rehman Nat. Prod. Research An investigation of phenolic compounds from plant sources as trypsin inhibitors DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2011.559637 2011 1.828 7
Shafiq ur Rehman, A. Adnan, S. Shahid, F.A. Quershi, I. Ahmad and H.F. Shamsheer Asian J. of Chemistry Sorption potential of Litchi chinensis for aquous metanil yellow solution 23 (9); 4183-4185 2011 0.329 8 S. Shahid , Shafiq ur Rehman, G. Afshan, , F.A. Quershi, A. Adnan, and M..A. Raza Asian J. of Chemistry Biosorption tendency of Cichorium intybus for Rocelline NS in aquous solution 23 (9); 4180-4182 2011 0.329 9 D. Shahwar, M.A.Raza, Shafiq ur Rehman and T. Khan Asian J. of Chemistry Evaluation of Acetylcholine Esterase and protease inhibitory activity of scopolamine extracted from Datura innoxia 23 (4); 1783-1785 2011 0.329 10 S. Shahid, Shafiq ur Rehman and A. Adnan African J. of Biotechnology Successful treatment of benign lesions by bis 3-azophenyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-pyran-2-one cobalt (II) in Albino rats 9 (43); 7388-7391 2010 0.565 11 D. Shahwar, Shafiq ur Rehman , N. Ahmad, S. Ullah and M.A. Raza African J. of Biotechnology Antioxidant activities of the selected plants from the family Euphorbiaceae, Lauraceae, Malvaceae and Balsaminaceae 9 (7); 1086-1096 2010 0.565 12 D. Shahwar, Shafiq ur Rehman and M.A. Raza J. of Medicinal Plant Research Acetyl Cholinesterase Inhibition Potential and Antioxidant activities of Ferulic Acid isolated from Impatiens bicolor Linn 4 (3); 260-266 2010 0.4 13 S. Shahid, M.A. Raza and Shafiq ur Rehman African J. of Biotechnology Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial potential of transition metal complexes of triacetic lactone 8 (19); 5116-5121 2009 0.565 14 M.A. Raza and Shafiq ur Rehman African J. of Biotechnology Production and characterization of endo-β-1, 4-glucanase from thermophilic fungus 8 (14); 3297-3302 2009 0.565 (Please attach additional sheets in same format, if required)
Conferences
Conference/scientific/technical reports (Papers presented in conferences, symposia, special lectures)
International Book Publication
One article in the international book “Advances in Natural Products” entitled “Antioxidant Potencies of the essential oils of E. tereticornis, A.conyzoides and C. tenius”. Page 61-64: (2008): ISBN: 978-81-7035-530-4,
New Delhi India.
Conference Proceedings
1-Removal of Metanil Yellow from aqueous solution by using Cichorium intybus as a biosorbent. Page 1-6: Proceeding of 1st International seminar on Medicinal Plants (2008).
2-Removal of Metanil Yellow from aqueous solution by using Litchi chinensis as a biosorbent: Page 79- 83: Proc. of 1st International Conference on Role of Chemistry for Environmental Preservation (2008).
3- Evaluation of Cichorium intybus as a biosorbent for the removal of dye from aqueous solution: Page 96-100: Proc. of 1st International Conferences on Role of Chemistry for Environmental Preservation (2008).
Conferences & Workshops
1-10th International Symposium on Natural product Chemistry, Jan 6-9, 2006 held at H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan (poster presentation).
2-International Chemistry Conference on recent advances in Chemistry, 2-3 Nov. 2007 held at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan (oral presentations).
3-1st International seminar on medicinal plants, May 21-23 2008, held at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan (oral presentation).
4-International Conference on role of Chemistry for Environmental preservation, June 14 2008 at Lahore, Pakistan (Two oral presentations).
5-Statistical Techniques used in Chemistry, Training Course by Department of Chemistry, GCU Lahore held on June 27-28, 2008.
6-Introduction to Laboratory Instrumentation, Workshop held by UVAS, Lahore, July 10-18, 2008.
7-Crystallography, Single crystal structure determination, National workshop organized by Department of Chemistry, GCU Lahore, August 25-26, 2008.
8-11th International symposium on Natural Product Chemistry, OCT 28-NOV 1, 2009 held at H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan (One poster presentation).
Support Service Provided To The Department And The Campus
1-10th International Symposium on Natural product Chemistry, Jan 6-9, 2006 held at H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan (poster presentation).
2-International Chemistry Conference on recent advances in Chemistry, 2-3 Nov. 2007 held at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan (oral presentations).
3-1st International seminar on medicinal plants, May 21-23 2008, held at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan (oral presentation).
4-International Conference on role of Chemistry for Environmental preservation, June 14 2008 at Lahore, Pakistan (Two oral presentations).
5-Statistical Techniques used in Chemistry, Training Course by Department of Chemistry, GCU Lahore held on June 27-28, 2008.
6-Introduction to Laboratory Instrumentation, Workshop held by UVAS, Lahore, July 10-18, 2008.
7-Crystallography, Single crystal structure determination, National workshop organized by Department of Chemistry, GCU Lahore, August 25-26, 2008.
8-11th International symposium on Natural Product Chemistry, OCT 28-NOV 1, 2009 held at H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan (One poster presentation).
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Assistant Professor (Botany)
Dr. Umair Shehzad
Assistant Professor (Mathematics)
Dr Khalida Naseem
Assistant Professor Chemistry(adjunct)
Dr. Shafiq Ur Rehman
Assistant Professor (Chemistry)
Faculty of Sciences
