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

B. 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

B. 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

Prof. Dr. Adeel Arsalan

Pharm (2002) Baqai Medical University, Karachi , M. Pharm (2005) University of Karachi and PhD (2016) Baqai Medical University, Karachi

Over 20 years of experience in Pharmaceutics, encompassing industrial, teaching, and research roles.
Contributed significantly to pharmaceutical research with over 40 publications in national and international journals.
Experienced in advanced drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical formulation development, stability studies, dosage form design, industrial pharmacy, and quality management.
Passionate academician committed to staying engaged with cutting-edge research to provide students with current and relevant information.

Recent Publications:

doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.10.017

doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2016.05.017

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adeel-Arsalan

Prof. Dr. Zeb-Un-Nisa

Pharm (1995), M. Phil. (2008) and Ph.D. (2019) in Pharmaceutics from University of Karachi.

20 years of experience in academia, actively supervising postgraduate students.
Extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturing, quality control, and quality assurance.
Research interests focus on formulation research and the development of controlled-release pharmaceuticals.

Recent Publications:

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.847282.

https://doi.org/10.51847/xuwqnWXsOY.

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zeb-Nisa-2

Dr. Syed Imran Ali

Associate Professor

Pharm (2001), M. Pharm (2006) and Ph. D (2018) – University of Karachi

Over 20 years of experience in Pharmaceutics.
Actively involved in academic activities and multiple research projects.
Expertise includes dosage form design, industrial pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, analytical method development and validation, formulation development, and bioequivalence studies.
Authored 42 research papers in national and international journals.

Recent Publications:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-020-03369-z

doi.org/10.36721/PJPS.2021.34.2.SUP.657-663.1

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Syed-Ali-429

Dr. Shazia Alam

Associate Professor

Pharm (2002), M. Pharm (2009) and PhD in Pharmaceutics (2016), University of Karachi

Over 19 years of professional experience in Pharmaceutics.
Proficient in pharmacoeconomics and microbiological aspects of drugs.
Key role in designing and guiding postgraduate research projects.
Provides advanced knowledge and practical implementation to students.
Mentors and encourages the next generation to achieve their goals successfully.

Recent Publications:

http://jonuns.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1330

https://journaljpri.com/index.php/JPRI/article/view/6437

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Shazia-Alam

Dr. Maqsood Ahmed Khan

Associate Professor

Pharm. (2004), M. Pharm. (2008) and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics (2015) – University of Karachi

Over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology, formulation design and development, and pharmaceutical technology.
Successfully supervised postgraduate students.
Published numerous papers in national and international journals.
A dedicated educator committed to teaching and research excellence.

Recent Publications:

https://www.pjps.pk/uploads/2024/02/1707058254.pdf

https://www.pjps.pk/uploads/pdfs/34/3/Supplementary/8-SUP-1712.pdf

Research Gate Link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maqsood-Ahmed-Khan