For industry
Practical analytical chemistry for water, effluent, and product quality. I measure what is in the water, develop low-cost ways to remove it, and train the people who run the instruments.
- R&D roles
- Analytical & QC roles
- Environmental & compliance labs
- Project-based collaboration
- Lab training
Based in Lahore, Pakistan · open to roles in Pakistan and internationally.
Problems I can help with
Each is backed by hands-on experience, published research, or supervised projects.
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Water & effluent
Heavy metals, dyes & water-quality analysis
Quantitative analysis of water and wastewater for regulatory and process decisions.
- Trace and heavy metals by ICP-OES and AAS
- Dyes and organics by UV–Vis and HPLC
- Water-quality parameters by flame photometry
- Data relevant to effluent limits (NEQS / Punjab EQS) and brand wastewater programmes such as ZDHC
EvidenceResearch Analyst, School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab (2017–18): operated, calibrated, and maintained these instruments for water-quality analysis.
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Treatment
Low-cost removal of dyes, metals & antibiotics
Materials and data for treating textile and industrial effluent.
- Biosorbents from agricultural and plant waste for dyes, Pb, Cd, Cu, and Cr
- Visible-light photocatalysts that degrade dyes and ciprofloxacin
- Dose, pH, contact time, kinetics, isotherms, and reuse testing
Evidence9 peer-reviewed papers on biosorption and photocatalysis; PhD on green removal of textile dyes, including economic feasibility.
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Method development
Analytical methods & food and product testing
Developing and optimising protocols so results can be trusted.
- RP-HPLC method design for simultaneous estimation of multiple drugs
- UV–Vis, FTIR, and AAS protocols for routine and research testing
- Trace-metal detection in commercial beverages
EvidenceSupervised projects: RP-HPLC for metformin, empagliflozin, and linagliptin (2022); Cr, Sn, Cu, and Fe in fruit juices and tea brands in Lahore (2023).
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Formulation & QC
Herbal & cosmetic product development
Formulation chemistry and quality control for personal-care and herbal products.
- Plant-extract formulations and phytochemical screening
- Cosmetic formulation, product development, and QC / regulatory principles
EvidenceSupervised herbal moisturising and anti-acne cream formulations (2026); four Olay cosmetic-science courses via Coursera (2025).
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Materials
Nanomaterial synthesis & characterization
Making and characterising functional materials.
- Sol–gel synthesis of doped metal-oxide catalysts
- Plant-mediated green synthesis of nanoparticles
- Characterization by XRD, FTIR, UV–Vis DRS, SEM, and TEM
EvidenceV–ZrO₂ and Zn–Mo–ZrO₂ photocatalysts (2026); supervised Cu@Zr, Mg@Zr, and Ni–Mo@Zr nanoparticles (2024).
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People
Lab training & capacity building
Hands-on training that builds confident, safe instrument users.
- Instrument workshops (UV–Vis and analytical techniques)
- Laboratory safety and good practice
- Training design for mixed-experience teams
EvidenceOrganizer and UV–Vis resource person, LabXpert 2025; lab supervision at two universities since 2018.
Instruments & techniques
| Technique | Used for | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| ICP-OES | Multi-element trace-metal analysis | Operated, calibrated & maintained (research analyst) |
| AAS | Heavy-metal quantification | Operated, calibrated & maintained; PhD and student research |
| HPLC | Separation and quantitation of organics and drugs | Operated & maintained; supervised RP-HPLC method design |
| Flame photometry | Na, K and water-quality parameters | Operated, calibrated & maintained (research analyst) |
| UV–Vis / UV–Vis DRS | Dye concentration, degradation monitoring, band gap | Routine research use; training resource person |
| FTIR | Surface functional groups, material identification | Routine research use; protocol development |
| XRD | Crystal phase and crystallinity | Materials characterization in published work |
| SEM / TEM | Morphology and particle size | Materials characterization in published work |
Ways to work together
- Full-time rolesR&D, analytical chemistry, quality control, and environmental or compliance lab positions.
- Applied research projectsTesting treatment materials on your real effluent, or joint projects that can include university students and industry-partnered grants such as HEC’s NRPU.
- Training & workshopsInstrument, method, and lab-safety training for technical staff, modelled on LabXpert.
- Advisory inputReviewing analytical data, test plans, or treatment options, informed by peer-review experience for five scientific journals.
Professional background
- PhD in ChemistryUniversity of the Punjab, 2025 — green approaches to removing textile dyes from wastewater, including a six-month HEC-funded research placement at the University of Glasgow (2023).
- Research AnalystSchool of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, 2017–2018 — environmental monitoring and water-quality analysis.
- Assistant Professor & Academic CoordinatorUniversity of Central Punjab, 2022–2026 — teaching, supervision, exam coordination, and events.
- Commercialisation, enterprise & leadershipeCornell (Cornell University) Recognition of Achievement, Mexoxo Take the Lead (2026); ORIC workshop on patents, copyrights & commercialisation (2024); HEC–IPO webinar on IP rights (2026); HEC Paris Entrepreneurship Strategy course (2025); taught Entrepreneurship to chemistry students.
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