I am a pharmaceutical sciences professional with nearly 15 years of experience across academia, research, and industry. My career spans teaching, pharmaceutical research, and drug development, underpinned by a strong foundation in both practical and theoretical knowledge of the field. Currently, I work as a Research Associate focused on X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis of pancreatic cancer tissues , contributing to advanced translational oncology research. I am nearly finishing my PhD at Ulster University, where my research concentrated on formulation development and targeted drug delivery of antimicrobial agents using biomaterials. This work builds on a long-standing commitment to improving pharmaceutical outcomes through innovative research. My academic background includes a Pharm-D (2010), an MPhil in Pharmacy (2016), and a PhD near completion in Pharmaceutical Sciences. I have worked extensively in areas including pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical equivalence, formulation development, and pharmaceutics. Teaching has been an integral part of my journey. I have taught modules such as Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and served as a PhD Demonstrator at Ulster University. My professional interests lie at the interface of drug delivery, formulation science, and translational medicine and diagnostics for cancer. I am driven by a passion for advancing pharmaceutical research that has real-world clinical impact.
University of Ulster
Coleraine, UK
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Ulster
Coleraine, UK
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research Travel Grant
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Research Travel Grant
Hamdard University, Pakistan
Vice Chancellor Research Scholorship
Ulster University, United Kingdom
Post Doctoral Researcher
University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK
01 Nov 2024 - present
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan
01 Mar 2017 - 01 Aug 2021
University Lecturer
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan
01 May 2010 - 01 Feb 2017
Clinical Pharmacy Intern
Liaqat University of Medical and Health Sciences Hospital, Hyderabad, Pakistan
01 Mar 2010 - 01 Apr 2010
Internee
Novartis Pharmaceutical Ltd, OTC plant, Jamshoro, Pakistan
01 Jan 2010 - 01 Feb 2010