Departmental Research Projects

Funded Research Projects
S. No. Year Principal Investigator Title Funding agency
1 2022 Dr Amtul Qayoom Microwave Assisted Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Flavonoid Capped Bimetallic Nanoparticles as Colorimetric Nano Sensors for Pharmaceutical Applications NRPU HEC
2 2022 Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Batch extraction and characterization of sugarcane wax from sugar industry surplus: Application as an edible coating NRPU HEC
3 2022 Dr Shazia Parveen Designing of a Versatile Prototype based on the application of Ion Exchange Membranes, for Efficient and Cost Effective Recycling of Industrial waste TTSF HEC
4 2019 Dr Kashif Ahmed Development of bio concrete from microorganisms NEDUET (Seed Funding)
5 2018 Dr Kashif Ahmed Use of microorganism for the development of bio concrete and commercial enzymes. SRGP NEDUET
6 2017 Dr Nuzhat Arshad Synthesis, characterization and biological screening of crown ether/thia-crown ether/aza crown ethers and their complex NRPU HEC
7 2016 Dr Anjum Ayub Characterization of biofuels produced by pressure and temperature dependent pyrolysis of waste cooking oil. SRGP HEC
8 2016 Dr Shamsa Naz Enhanced production of industrial enzyme by using agricultural waste as carbon source. SRGP HEC
9 2015 Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Spectrophotometric studies of drugs and pesticides charge transfer complexes. SRGP HEC
MS Theses 
2021
1 Preparation of Modified Expanded Graphite nanomaterials Dr Farhan Hasany Dr. Kazim Akhter
2 lon exchange membranes based on grapheme oxide – cellulose acetate nano composites:Synthesis,Characterization and Physicochemical Properties Dr. Shazia Perveen Mr.Ghazanfar Hussain
3 Synthesis of biologically active Oleanolic acid derivatives Dr Anjum  
4 Functionalized nanoparticles as chemo sensors for the detection of heavy metals and other pollutants" Dr Rafia Usman Khan Dr Nuzhat Arshad
5 Facile synthesis of hybrid Silver doped Silica Nanoparticles by Using Novel Short Chain Organic Thiol Derivatives and Determination of its Applications Dr Rafia Usman Khan Dr Nuzhat Arshad
6 Liquid Chromatographic method Validation and Optimization for Quantitative determination of Favipiravir in Pharmaceutical formulations Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
7 Quantitative analysis of  Treatment of anaemia patients with chronic kidney disease with Roxadustat by Ultra-performance liquid chromatography Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
8 Synthesis, spectroscopic, theoretical studies on molecular charge-transfer complex of anti-covid drug with σ and π acceptors Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
9 Synthesis of ester derivatives of a biologically active compound Fusidic acid Dr Anjum Ayub  
10 Antimony Oxide Decorated MWCNTs Nano Hybirds Synthesis Dr Farhan Hasany Mr. Ghazanfar Hussain
11 Production, Purification and Characterization of Cellulase by Aspergillus Fumigatus Dr Kashif Ahmed  
12 Fabrication of Antimony Doped Ferrites Dr Farhan Hasany Mr. Ghazanfar Hussain
13 Method Validation of Tramadol HCL Dr Kashif Ahmed  
14 Validation and Development of method for the estimation of Levetiracetam in Sterile Dosage Form Using UV Visible Spectrophotometer Dr Kashif Ahmed  
15 Synthesis of MXene based cathode material for Lithium-air batteries Dr Faaz Ahmed Butt Dr Nuzhat Arshad
16 Comparison of Full Factorial, Box-Behnken and Central Composite Design for Robustness Study of the Simultaneous Liquid Chromatographic Determination or Citalopram with Antihistamines Dr Amtul Qayoom Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali
17 Development & Validation of Analytical method for the estimation of Salbutamol sulfate in Metered Dosage Inhalation Form Using U.V VIS Spectrophotometery Dr Kashif Ahmed  
18 Synthesis of Nano-Material Induced Ion Exchange Membrane For Specific Application of Recycling of Industrial Chemical Waste Dr Shazia Parveen Mr Ghazanfar Hussain
19 Enhancement of dyeability of Cotton Fabric by Using nanoparticles Dr Kashif Ahmed  
20 Synthesis of ether and ester derivatives of some Aromatic compounds Dr Anjum Ayub  
21 Application of Spray Drying Technique to produce Free Flowing Powder of Tribulus terrestris Extract Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Muhammad Saleem Qazi
2020
1 Synthesis and characterization of inclusion complex with thiadiazine Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
2 Study of physical parameters of inclusion complex with thiadiazine Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
3 Production and optimization of self-healing concrete by using indigenous bacteria Dr Kashif Ahmed  
4 Quality by design approach for development of reverse phase HPLC method for simultaneous determination of angiotensin-II type 1 receptors blockers, diuretics, calcium channel blockers and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Dr Amtul Qayoom Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali
5 Simultaneous determination of antidiabetic agents with metformin HPLC by liquid chromatography. Dr Amtul Qayoom Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali
6 Study of forced degradation behavior of vonoprazan fumerate in pharmaceutical formulation using liquid chromatography Dr Amtul Qayoom Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali
7 Development and validation for simultaneous determination of direct acting antiviral drugs by reverse phase HPLC Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
8 Optimization of liquid chromatographic separation of anti-hypertensive drugs with statin within green analytical chemistry framework: Application in pharmaceutical formulation Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
9 Quantitative analysis of anti-Covid drugs remdesivir by high performance liquid chromatography Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
10 Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of Schiff bases and their complexes Dr Anjum Ayub  
11 Synthesis of heterocyclic triterpenoid derivatives and their biological activities Dr Anjum Ayub  
12 Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of Fusidic acid derivatives Dr Anjum Ayub  
13 Pharmaceutically interesting derivatives of a pentacyclic triterpenoids Dr Anjum Ayub  
14 Designing of a highly sensitive, fast and selective electrochemical biosensor for analysis of antiparkinson drugs Dr Shazia Parveen Dr Kashif Ahmed
15 Designing of a highly sensitive, fast and selective electrochemical biosensor for Analysis of Anticancer drugs Dr Shazia Parveen Dr Kashif Ahmed
16 Novel synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles by using short chain organic thiol derivative and their various applications Dr. Rafia Usman Khan  
17 Fabrication of Zinc Oxide-CNTs nano hybrids for potential humidity sensor application Dr Farhan Husany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
18 Electroless coating of synthesized tin nanocrystals on PCB as promising electron transport system Dr Farhan Husany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
19 Assay Dissolution and impurity methods of xanthine oxidase inhibitors. Dr Farhan Husany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
20 Synthesis of carbon nanotubes based conductive Ink for future application in electrical circuits Dr Farhan Husany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
21 Fabrication of cobalt oxide-CNTs nano hybrids for potential super capacitor electrodes application Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
2019
1 Synthesis of inclusion complex with natural products Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
2 Preparation of complexes/ inclusion complexes between poly ethylene di tosylate and drug like molecules Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
3 Preparation of complexes/ inclusion complexes between poly ethylene di tosylate and drug like molecules Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
4 Preparation of heterocyclic / macro compound Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
5 Study of chemical and morphological characteristics of heavy and hazardous metal present in settled dust associated with different functional areas of Karachi, an air polluted south city of south Pakistan. Dr Kashif Ahmed  
6 Interaction of metal with heteroatom and their biological effects Dr Anjum Ayub  
7 Oxidative desulfurization of refinery waste water by ozonation technique Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
8 Magnetic-carbon nanotube synthesis for potential bio-nanosensors application Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
9 Synthesis of Zn doped maghemite by wet chemical approach for potential desulfurization study of Pakistani diesel fuel. Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
10 Synthesis of nano-hybrids of tin oxide-carbon nanotubes for anode application in new generation lithium cells Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
11 Design & development of portable nanosensors based on magnetic nanohybrids of carbon nanotubes for the sensing application Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
12 Synthesis characterization &biological activities of Schiff bases complexes Miss Hira Sultan  
2018
1 Synthesis & Characterization of Chiral Bioactive Heterocyclic Compound Dr Nuzhat Arshad  
2 Statistical experimental design for simultaneous determination of antidiabetic drugs with NSAIDs by liquid chromatography Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
3 Statistical experimental design for simultaneous determination of antihypertensive drugs with NSAIDs by liquid chromatography Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
4 Preparation and applications of metallic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles. Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
5 Synthesis and Application of Zn-Ferrite Nanocatalyst for desulfurization study of Diesel fuel. Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
6 Pharmaceutically interesting derivatives of triterpenoids Dr Anjum Ayub  
7 Extraction of salinity gradient power on mass scale Dr Shazia Parveen  
8 Desulfurization study of Diesel fuel by Zinc ferrite nanocatalyst Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
9 Preparation and application of size-controlled cobalt ferrite nanoparticle Dr Farhan Hasany Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
2017
1 Synthesis and experimental analysis of PDMS (polydiethylsiloxane) based substrate cobalt (green synthesized) composite material Dr Kashif Ahmed  
2 Green synthesis of silver nano particles by plant leaf extract and its Dr Kashif Ahmed  
3 Green synthesis of Copper Nano particles by plant leaf extract and its application in textile Industry Dr Kashif Ahmed  
4 Spectrophotometric determination of antidiabetics through charge transfer complexes and spectral characterization Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
5 Liquid chromatographic and cyclic voltammetric method for simultaneous determination of cardiovascular drugs with antidiabetic drugs: Application to in vitro dissolution studies Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr.Rehana (searle)
6 Liquid chromatographic and cyclic voltammetric method for simultaneous determination of antiviral drugs with cardiovascular drugs: Application to in-vitro dissolution studies Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr.Rehana (searle)
2016
1 Curcumin-alginate composites for application in medical textile Dr Amtul Qayoom  
2 In-vitro interaction studies of antiviral drugs with NSAIDS by liquid chromatography: Application in pharmaceutical formulation and human Serum Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr. Raza Shah (HEJ)
3 Health concerns of pesticides driven from food produces Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr. Zahoor UL Hassan
4 Gas chromatographic applications for analysis of antidiabetic drugs in pharmaceutical formulation & spectral studies of derivatives of a triterpenoid Dr. Anjum Ayub  
5 Rheological characterization and Modeling of PVC paste. Syed Ghazanfer Hussain  
6 To explore polymer cure of de-emulsified cutting fluids Syed Ghazanfer Hussain  
7 Study behavior of Drimarene HD-CD dyes in hard water Syed Ghazanfer Hussain  
2015  
1 Synthesis of Pharmacologically Interesting thiadiazine derivatives Dr. Nuzhat Arshad  
2 Green synthesis of transition metal nano particles and optimization of catalytic application by design of experiment methodology Dr Amtul Qayoom  
3 Green Synthesis and Statistical optimization of experimental parameters for catalytic application of transition metal nanoparticles (TMNPs) Dr Amtul Qayoom  
4 Improving different parameters of transformer oil (Base - I), from Pakistan National Refinery Ltd Dr Amtul Qayoom  
2014
1 Re-refining of used lubricating oil using low cost adsorbents Dr Amtul Qayoom  
2 Kaolinite as an adsorbent for re-refining of waste lube oil Dr Amtul Qayoom  
3 Synthesis of silver nanoparticles for the detection of antimicrobial agents (drugs) in water Dr Amtul Qayoom  
4 LC-UV method for determination of citalopram with simultaneously prescribed medicines in raw material and commercial preparation. Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
5 Liquid chromatographic method for simultaneous determination of alprazolam with co-prescribed drugs in bulk and dosage formulations Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
6 Spectrophotometric determination of antihistamine through charge transfer complexes. Dr Saeeda Nadir Ali Dr Amtul Qayoom
2013
1 Microwave assisted synthesis of pharmacologically important spiroindenopyridine derivatives/crown ethers Dr. Nuzhat Arshad  
2 Physico-chemical analysis of bore water from different regions in Karachi Dr. Nuzhat Arshad  
3 Improving different parameters of transformer oil from Pakistan National Refinary Ltd Dr Amtul Qayoom