Department of Pharmaceutics

Introduction
Faculty

Department of Pharmaceutics offers postgraduate degree programs to students who want to excel in the field. Various research projects encompassing drug discovery, physical and chemical characterization, dosage form designing, formulation development, prototype and industrial manufacturing, quality control analysis and evaluation, approaches to drug delivery and disposition reflects qualified faculty and well-equipped labs in the department.

The pharmaceutics postgraduate program is a research-based program specially designed to serve the needs of industry, academia, pharmaceutical organizations and primary and secondary healthcare department. It is one of the highly employable programs. The dynamic pharmaceutics field primes you for continued career success in:

Pharmaceutical research and development
Academia
Regulatory affairs
Government research
Drug delivery system development
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug product development
Formulation Development
Quality control and assurance

Prof. Dr. Nudrat Fatima

Pharm (1992), M. Phil (1996) and Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy. (2009) – University of Karachi.

HEC-approved Supervisor with extensive experience mentoring M.Phil. and Ph.D. students.
Gold Medalist with decades of research experience.
Diverse background in pharmacy, including pharmaceutical industry, R&D, and postgraduate teaching in Pakistan and abroad.
Over 50 research publications and multiple patents.
Expertise in Herbo-Pharmaceutical and Cosmeceutical product formulation, testing, and standardisation.
Conducted various funded research projects on herbal teas, essential oils, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products in Pakistan and KSA.

Recent Publications:

https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i2.4331
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10495091

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nudrat-Fatima

Prof. Dr. Ambreen Huma

Pharm (1995), Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy (2016) – University of Karachi

Distinguished researcher with significant contributions to phytochemistry and drug development of herbal medicines.
Extensive experience in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry, including roles in quality assurance and R&D.
Mentors numerous postgraduate students in their research.
Prolific author with research papers published in reputable national and international journals.
Focuses on the evaluation of natural products and their therapeutic applications, committed to advancing public health through scientific research.

Recent Publications:

DOI:10.26502/jatr.38

https://www.xisdxjxsu.asia/V18I10-31.pdf

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.49.6.28

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ambreen-Huma

Dr. Mehwish Khan

Assistant Professor

Pharm-D (2014), M.Phil. (2018), Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy (2024) – Jinnah University for Women

Distinguished pharmacist with over 9 years of combined experience in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
Prolific research record with significant citations and a commendable H-index.
Expertise in developing innovative herbal drug formulations and pharmaceutical products, including 4 years as a Product Development Executive.
Spent 5 years in academia, nurturing future pharmacists and scientists.
Actively participates in and organizes university-led research projects, seminars, and conferences.
Known for a keen interest in herbal preparations, contributing significantly to the advancement of Pharmacognosy and natural product sciences.

Recent Publications:

https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v30i17.2868

DOI https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v30i18.3098

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mehwish-Khan-7