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 Thesis (2021)
1 Preparation of Modified Expanded Graphite nanomaterials Dr. Syed 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
  1. 2020

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

Co-supervised by
  1. Synthesis and characterization of inclusion complex with thiadiazine

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Study of physical parameters of inclusion complex with thiadiazine

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Production and optimization of self-healing concrete by using indigenous bacteria

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. 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
  1. Simultaneous determination of antidiabetic agents with metformin HPLC by liquid chromatography.

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali
  1. Study of forced degradation behavior of vonoprazan fumerate in pharmaceutical formulation using liquid chromatography

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali
  1. Development and validation for simultaneous determination of direct acting antiviral drugs by reverse phase HPLC

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. 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
  1. Quantitative analysis of anti-Covid drugs remdesivir by high performance liquid chromatography

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of Schiff bases and their complexes

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Synthesis of heterocyclic triterpenoid derivatives and their biological activities

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of Fusidic acid derivatives

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Pharmaceutically interesting derivatives of a pentacyclic triterpenoids

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Designing of a highly sensitive, fast and selective electrochemical biosensor for analysis of antiparkinson drugs

Dr. Shazia Perveen

Dr. Kashif Ahmed
  1. Designing of a highly sensitive, fast and selective electrochemical biosensor for Analysis of Anticancer drugs

Dr. Shazia Perveen

Dr. Kashif Ahmed
  1. Novel synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles by using short chain organic thiol derivative and their various applications

Dr. Rafia Usman Khan

 
  1. Fabrication of Zinc Oxide-CNTs nano hybrids for potential humidity sensor application

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Electroless coating of synthesized tin nanocrystals on PCB as promising electron transport system

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Assay Dissolution and impurity methods of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Synthesis of carbon nanotubes based conductive Ink for future application in electrical circuits

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Fabrication of cobalt oxide-CNTs nano hybrids for potential super capacitor electrodes application

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain

 

  1. 2019

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Synthesis of inclusion complex with natural products

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Preparation of complexes/ inclusion complexes between poly ethylene di tosylate and drug like molecules

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Preparation of heterocyclic / macro compound

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. 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

 
  1. Interaction of metal with heteroatom and their biological effects

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Oxidative desulfurization of refinery waste water by ozonation technique

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Magnetic-carbon nanotube synthesis for potential bio-nanosensors application

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Synthesis of Zn doped maghemite by wet chemical approach for potential desulfurization study of Pakistani diesel fuel.

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Synthesis of nano-hybrids of tin oxide-carbon nanotubes for anode application in new generation lithium cells

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Design & development of portable nanosensors based on magnetic nanohybrids of carbon nanotubes for the sensing application

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Synthesis characterization &biological activities of Schiff bases complexes

Ms. Hira Sultan

 
  1. 2018

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Synthesis & Characterization of Chiral Bioactive Heterocyclic Compound

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Statistical experimental design for simultaneous determination of antidiabetic drugs with NSAIDs by liquid chromatography

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. Statistical experimental design for simultaneous determination of antihypertensive drugs with NSAIDs by liquid chromatography

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. Preparation and applications of metallic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles.

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Synthesis and Application of Zn-Ferrite Nanocatalyst for desulfurization study of Diesel fuel.

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Pharmaceutically interesting derivatives of triterpenoids

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Extraction of salinity gradient power on mass scale

Dr. Shazia Perveen

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Desulfurization study of Diesel fuel by Zinc ferrite nanocatalyst.

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain
  1. Preparation and application of size-controlled cobalt ferrite nanoparticles

Dr. Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain

 

  1. 2017

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Synthesis and experimental analysis of PDMS (polydiethylsiloxane) based substrate cobalt (green synthesized) composite material

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Green synthesis of silver nano particles by plant leaf extract and its application in leather industry

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Green synthesis of Copper Nano particles by plant leaf extract and its application in textile Industry

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Spectrophotometric determination of antidiabetics through charge transfer complexes and spectral characterization

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. 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)
  1. 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)
  1. 2016

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Curcumin-alginate composites for application in medical textile

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. 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)
  1. Health concerns of pesticides driven from food produces

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Zahoor Ul Hassan
  1. Gas chromatographic applications for analysis of antidiabetic drugs in pharmaceutical formulation & spectral studies of derivatives of a triterpenoid

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Rheological characterization and Modeling of PVC paste.

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain

 
  1. To explore polymer cure of de-emulsified cutting fluids.

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain

 
  1. Study behavior of Drimarene HD-CD dyes in hard water.

Syed Ghazanfer Hussain

 
  1. 2015

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Synthesis of Pharmacologically Interesting thiadiazine derivatives

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Green synthesis of transition metal nano particles and optimization of catalytic application by design of experiment methodology

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Green Synthesis and Statistical optimization of experimental parameters for catalytic application of transition metal nanoparticles (TMNPs)

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Improving different parameters of transformer oil (Base - I), from Pakistan National Refinery Ltd

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 

 

  1. 2014

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Re-refining of used lubricating oil using low cost adsorbents

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Kaolinite as an adsorbent for re-refining of waste lube oil

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles for the detection of antimicrobial agents (drugs) in water

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. LC-UV method for determination of citalopram with simultaneously prescribed medicines in raw material and commercial preparation.

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. Liquid chromatographic method for simultaneous determination of alprazolam with co-prescribed drugs in bulk and dosage formulations.

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. Spectrophotometric determination of antihistamine through charge transfer complexes.

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

Dr. Amtul Qayoom
  1. 2013

 

 

Title of the project

Supervised by

 
  1. Microwave assisted synthesis of pharmacologically important spiroindenopyridine derivatives/crown ethers

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Physico-chemical analysis of bore water from different regions in Karachi

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Improving different parameters of transformer oil from Pakistan National Refinary Ltd

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 

 

Final Year Projects

 

  1. Batch 2017-18 

Title of project

Supervisor

Co-Supervisor
  1. Synthesis of ecofriendly nano-conductive paint for electrical applications

Dr. Syed Farhan Hasany

Dr. M. Amir Qureshi

  1. Synthesis of Carbon nanodots from fruits peel by pyrolysis method.

Dr. Syed Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
  1. Development of material safe Industrial degreaser for Aluminium based Industrial machines.

Syed Ghazanfar Hussain

Dr. Syed Farhan Hasany
  1. Palladium(0)-catalyzed, copper(|)-medicated  coupling of cyclic thioamides with siloxanes

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Complexation

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Polymer-cotton composite as hydrophobic/leophilic adsorbent for removal of oil contaminants from aqueous solutions.

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Application of organic wax obtained from sugar industry waste

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

 Dr. Muhammad Badruddin
  1. Synthesis of the Derivatives of carboxylic acids

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Pythochemical Studies Of Adhapoda Vasaca

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Designing of a highly sensitive, fast and selective Electrochemical Biosensors.

Dr. Shazia Perveen

 
  1. Caustic recovery from industrial waste by Ion Exchange Membranes (IEMs)

Dr. Shazia Perveen

Mr. Junaid Karim Khan

Mr. Faisal Aziz
  1. Dispersing Agent

Mr. Ansar Khan

 
  1. Dispersing Agents specifically black pigments

Mr. Ansar Khan

 
  1. Batch 2016-17

Title of project

Supervisor

Co-Supervisor
  1. To study the efficiency of separating oil from water using various amounts of ferrofluid and a strong neodymium magnet.

Dr. Syed Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
  1. Refining of used engine oil by chemical extraction method

Dr. Syed Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
  1. Chemical and thermal behaviors of the waste high density polyethylene-nanoclay composites

Dr. Syed Farhan Hasany

Syed Ghazanfar Hussain
  1. Preparation of silane coated magnetic nanoparticles

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

Ms. Atia Shamim
  1. Formation of inclusion complexes and their characterization

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

Dr. Rafia Usman Khan
  1. Synthesis of polymer cotton composites and evaluation of their absorptive properties

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Extraction, purification and characterization of organic wax from sugarcane peels and bagasse

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

 Dr. Ali Dad Chandio
  1. Study of electrochemical properties and performance of anion exchange membrane by using different electrochemical techniques.

Dr. Shazia Perveen

 
  1. Derivatives of heteroatom containing compounds and their metal complexes

Dr. Anjum Ayub

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad
  1. Synthesis of hydrogels

Dr. Anjum Ayub

Mr. Ghazanfar Hussain
  1. Synthesis of bioplastics from plant material

Dr. Anjum Ayub

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad
  1. Development of bacterial concrete

Dr Kashif

 
  1. Development of bioconcrete by micro organisms

Dr Kashif

 
  1. Development of fungal bioconcrete

Dr Kashif

 
  1. Batch 2015-16

Title of project

Supervisor

Co-Supervisor
  1. Synthesis of silver nanoparticle by using various heterocyclic compounds.

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Designing and characterization of ion exchange membranes (IEMs) for electrochemical devices.

Dr. Shazia Perveen

 
  1. Study of properties and performance on ion exchange membrane

Dr. Shazia Perveen

 
  1. Bio Concrete

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Enzymatic hydrolysis of ester based prodrug by pig liver enzyme.

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Synthesis of maghemite doped tin oxide nanoparticles for the future anode application in future batteries

Dr. Farhan Hasany

 
  1. Statistical experiment design for robustness testing for simultaneous detection of anti-cardiac with antiviral drugs by liquid chromatography

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

 
  1. Synthesis of tin oxide nano particle and application on electroless nano coating on PCB board

Dr. Farhan Hasany

 
  1. Bio Concrete

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Batch 2014-15

Title of project

Supervisor

Co-Supervisor
  1. Preparation of o-Me  heterocycles  and complexes and characterization along with biological evaluations

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Preparation of DHPM based ligands and characterization along with biological evaluations
    application: pharma and chemical industry

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Determination of toxic metals in the soil and drinking water of electronic waste site

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Extraction and purification of organic wax from press mud produced by sugar industry

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

 
  1. Synthesis of zinc oxide nano particles  and its applications

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Nanomaterials

Syed Farhan Hasany

 
  1. Curcumin based nanoparticles and its applications

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Industrial waste and water treatment

Mr. Muhammad Ansar Khan

 
  1. Extraction of oil and study different activities of them

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Thermostate response of polymer

Dr. Farhan Hasany

 
  1. Rheological modeling of nano particles filled carboxymethyl cellulose (cmc) solution

Mr. Muhammad Ansar Khan

 
  1. Sythesis of copper oxide nano particles

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Synthesis charatization and biological evaluation of natural product.

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Batch 2013-14

Title of project

Supervisor

Co-Supervisor
  1. Industrial enzymes

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Removal of dye using adsorption tech

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Synthesis of potential pro drug

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Enzymes

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Dyes and pigment

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Enzymes

Dr. Kashif Ahmed

 
  1. Green synthesis of nano particles

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Graphene based nano composites

Dr. Zahoor Ul Hassan Awan

 
  1. Synthesis of nano particles

Dr. Anjum Ayub

 
  1. Biomass adsorption

S. Ghazanfar Hussain

 
  1. Isolation of bio surfactant

Dr. Saeeda Nadir Ali

 
  1. Drug synthesis

Dr. Nuzhat Arshad

 
  1. Effect of fillers on mech. Prop. Of polymer

Dr. Raqfique

 
  1. Conducting gels

S. Ghazanfar Hussain

 
  1. Ion detection membrane

Dr. Amtul Qayoom

 
  1. Synthesis & characterization of metal ligand complex

S. Ghazanfar Hussain