Experience & Education

Work experience

• Apr 2022 – Jul 2026
  Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Academic Coordinator
  University of Central Punjab (UCP) · Lahore, Pakistan
  Assistant Professor, Jan 2026 – Jul 2026 · Lecturer, Apr 2022 – Dec 2025
  • Promoted from Lecturer to Assistant Professor effective January 1, 2026, in recognition of performance and contributions to the university.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Organic, Physical, Analytical, Environmental Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Instrumental Analysis, and Entrepreneurship.
  • Supervised laboratory sessions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and development of students' experimental and analytical skills.
  • Coordinated faculty examinations: question paper preparation, scheduling, invigilation, and transparent evaluation.
  • Served as Social Media and Events Coordinator, leading departmental outreach, academic seminars, conferences, and workshops.
  • Guided and supervised MPhil and BS research students in proposal writing, experimental design, data analysis, and thesis completion; supervised 13+ research projects (2022–2026).
  • Conducted independent research on green adsorbent synthesis and characterisation for wastewater remediation, contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
  • Developed and optimised analytical protocols using UV–Vis, FTIR, and AAS for research validation and student project support.
  • Served as peer reviewer for multiple indexed journals including Scientific Reports, Microchimica Acta, and Archives of Microbiology.
  • Faculty Partner in the LIC Student Pedagogy Partnership (SPP) Programme, Spring 2026 (UCP): co-designed an AI-resilient interdisciplinary Environmental Chemistry course and embedded AI-resilience strategies across the curriculum.
  • Organised and coordinated international academic sessions, seminars, and the Global Scholars Connect Series.
• Oct 2018 – Mar 2021
  Lecturer, Chemistry
  Minhaj University Lahore · Lahore, Pakistan
  • Delivered lectures in Physical, Organic, Analytical, and Inorganic Chemistry, integrating theory with applied research.
  • Supervised laboratory sessions ensuring compliance with safety standards and accurate experimental execution.
  • Evaluated student performance in lab work, assignments, and research projects with constructive, timely feedback.
• Jul 2017 – Jul 2018
  Research Analyst
  School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab · Lahore, Pakistan
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained advanced analytical instruments: ICP-OES, AAS, FTIR, HPLC, and Flame Photometry.
  • Conducted comprehensive water quality analyses quantifying heavy metals and organic/inorganic contaminants using standardised protocols.
  • Contributed to environmental monitoring research: data interpretation, report preparation, and publication support.
• Aug 2016 – Jul 2017
  Senior Science Teacher
  Ideal College of Science · Lahore, Pakistan
  • Taught Chemistry to HSSC students with emphasis on conceptual understanding and exam preparation.
  • Guided students in science project planning, execution, and presentation.
• Mar 2014 – May 2016
  Senior School Teacher
  Ideal Grammar School · Lahore, Pakistan
  • Taught Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to SSC students using inquiry-based and demonstration-driven methods aligned with the national curriculum.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments and personalised feedback.

Education

• Oct 2018 – May 2025 · Result: A
  PhD in Chemistry
  School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab · Lahore, Pakistan

  Thesis: A green approach for the removal of textile dyes from simulated wastewater

  • Developed eco-friendly remediation techniques: biosorption, phytoremediation, and nanomaterial-based adsorption for textile dye removal.
  • Operated UV–Vis, FTIR, and AAS instruments for monitoring dye degradation and result validation.
  • Investigated adsorption kinetics, thermodynamics, and surface chemistry to optimise process conditions.
  • Assessed economic feasibility and scalability of green wastewater treatment processes.
  • PhD Fellowship Award — University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, awarded by HEC Pakistan (March 2022).
• Feb 2016 – Mar 2018 · Result: A
  MPhil in Chemistry
  School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab · Lahore, Pakistan

  Thesis: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics in reactive dye removal via biosorption

• Oct 2013 – Dec 2015 · Result: A
  MSc in Chemistry
  School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab · Lahore, Pakistan

  Thesis: Biosorptive removal of Brilliant Green dye using Sorghum bicolor L.

• Oct 2012 – Sep 2013 · Result: A (3rd position in batch)
  B.Ed in Science
  Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab · Lahore, Pakistan
• Oct 2010 – Aug 2012 · Result: 1st Division
  BSc — Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
  Punjab College of Sciences · Lahore, Pakistan

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Professional development & certifications