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Dr Abdul Mannan

Tenured Professor/HoD
Area of Interest: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (92)992-383591-6
 
Academics/ Degrees

  • Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA 2015
  • Ph. D. Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan / Arkansas State University, USA 2009
  • M. Phil. Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2004
  • B. Pharm. Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan 2000



 
Journal Publications
1. A. Mannan,Dr. Nighat Fatima Cytotoxic, in vitro Enzyme Inhibitory Potential and Phytochemical Profiling of Odontonema strictum, Pharmacognosy Magazine , 2023
2. A Ali,T.Khan,A. Mannan In Vitro and Ex Vivo Evaluation of Mangifera indica L. Extract-Loaded Green Nanoparticles in Topical Emulsion against Oxidative Stress and Aging, Biomedicines, 2022
3. Asad. M.H.H.B,A. Mannan Multifunctional toxin phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in Naja oxiana venom, a promising target for 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives, CURRENT SCIENCE, 2022
4. A. Mannan Fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibition and N-arachidonoylethanolamine modulation by isoflavonoids: A novel target for upcoming antidepressants, Pharmacology Research & Perspectives, 2022
5. W. Zada,A. Mannan,U. Rashid,et al Fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibition and N-arachidonoylethanolamine modulation by isoflavonoids: A novel target for upcoming antidepressants. , Pharmacology Research & Perspectives , 2022
6. Dr. Nighat Fatima,G. Murtaza,I.Shahzadi,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,T.Ismail,Dr. Jamshed Iqbal,Jean P. Dzoyem,,Roland T. Tchuenguem,A. Mannan Anticandidal activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles and extract loaded, chitosan nanoparticles of Euphorbia prostata, Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology, 2022
7. A. Mannan,Asad. M.H.H.B Multifunctional toxin phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in Naja oxiana venom a promising target for novel 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives: dry and wet lab approaches, Current Science, 2022
8. A. Mannan Removal of of toxic metal ions ( Ni2+ and Cd2+) from wastewater by using TOPO decorated iron oxide nanoparticles, Applied Water Science, 2022
9. Dr. Nighat Fatima,I.Shahzadi,A. Mannan,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,T.Ismail,I.Amirzada,Syed Aun Muhammad,Hina Tariq,G. Murtaza Photodynamic cytotoxic and antibacterial evaluation of Tecoma stans and Narcissus tazetta mediated silver nanoparticles, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2022
10. Dr. Nighat Fatima,I.Shahzadi,A. Mannan,T.Ismail,T.Khan,K.Yousaf,Ihsan-ul-Haq,Saniya Zahra,MH Asim Phytochemical and biological attributes of Bauhinia variegata L. (Caesalpiniaceae). , Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2022
11. A. Mannan Antioxidative‑, Antimicrobial‑, Enzyme Inhibition‑, and Cytotoxicity- Based Fractionation and Isolation of Active Components from Monotheca buxifolia (Falc.) A. DC. Stem Extracts, ACS Omega, 2022
12. Asad. M.H.H.B,A. Mannan An Exploration of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Physicians toward Pharmacovigilance at Tertiary Care Hospitals in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2022
13. A. Mannan Cytotoxic Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies of Aminopyridine Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents, Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 2021
14. Joham Sarfraz Ali,Muhammad Zia,M. Azeem,A. Mannan Chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidative activities of Monotheca buxifolia (Falc.) A. DC leaves essential oil, Natural Product Research, 2021
15. A. Mannan Green synthesis and characterization of Fe, Cu and Mg oxide nanoparticles using Clematis orientalis leaf extract: Salt concentration modulates physiological and biological properties, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2021
16. A. Mannan Antioxidant, antimicrobial, enzyme inhibition, and cytotoxicity guided investigation of Sideroxylon mascatense (A.DC.) T.D. Penn. leaves extracts, Natural Product Research , 2021
17. J.Sharif,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,A. Mannan An exploration of knowledge, attitude, and practices of physicians towards pharmacovigilance at tertiary care hospitals in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2021
18. Asad. M.H.H.B,A. Mannan,I.Amirzada Fabrication of Carbamazepine Cocrystals: Characterization, In Vitro and Comparative In Vivo Evaluation, BioMed Research International, 2021
19. A. Mannan Synergistic infuence of CuO nanoparticles and spectral lights transforms biomass, antioxidative response, and antioxidants in Brassica nigra, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2021
20. A. Mannan Metabolic fingerprinting, antioxidant characterization, and enzyme-inhibitory response of Monotheca buxifolia (Falc.) A. DC. extracts, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020
21. A. Mannan ZnO NPs reveal distinction in toxicity under different spectral lights: An in vitro experiment on Brassica nigra (Linn.) Koch, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2020
22. A. Mannan β-Cyclodextrin-based (IA-co-AMPS) Semi-IPNs as smart biomaterials for oral delivery of hydrophilic drugs: Synthesis, characterization, in-Vitro and in-Vivo evaluation, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020
23. A. Mannan,Asad. M.H.H.B,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,I.Amirzada,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan Effect of varying quantities of polymer on preparation and stability evaluation of carbamazepine cocrystals with dicarboxylic acid coformers, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
24. A. Mannan CuO and ZnO Nanoparticle Application in Synthetic Soil Modulates Morphology, Nutritional Contents, and Metal Analysis of Brassica nigra, ACS Omega, 2020
25. Ehsan Ullah Mughal,Hafiz Umar Farooq, Amina Sadiq, Hummera Rafique,Sajjad Hussain Sumrra,Muhammad Naveed Zafar,Dr. Nighat Fatima,Syed Aun Muhammad,A. Mannan, Chaudhary Omer Javed,, Muhammad Tayyab An Efficient Protocol for the Synthesis, Biological Screening and Molecular Docking Studies of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidine-2-one/thione Derivatives, 20 April , 2020
26. A. Mannan Green and Chemical Syntheses of CdO NPs: A Comparative Study for Yield Attributes, Biological Characteristics, and Toxicity Concerns, ACS OMEGA, 2020
27. Muhammad Latif,Muhammad Ihtisham Umar,Asim Rahim,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Dr. Nighat Fatima, Izhar Hussain,A. Mannan,Mohamed Khadeer Ahamed Basheer Isolation and biological evaluation of some secondary metabolites from seeds of Silybum marianum, 1 March, 2020
28. A. Mannan Antimicrobial, antioxidative, and cytotoxic properties of Monotheca buxifolia assisted synthesized metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 2020
29. A. Mannan In vitro Screening of Berberis lycium Root Extract on HCT-116 and MCF-7 Cell Lines, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
30. A. Mannan A Facile Approach to the Synthesis of Benzothiazoles from N-Protected Amino Acids, Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2020
31. A. Mannan Regeneration response of carnation cultivars in response of silver nanoparticles under in vitro conditions, Vegetos , 2019
32. A. Mannan Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, and Protein Kinase Inhibition Potential in Aloe vera L., BioMed Research International, 2019
33. A. Mannan,M. Sohail,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan Facile Synthesis of Chitosan Based-(AMPS-co-AA) Semi-IPNs as a Potential Drug Carrier: Enzymatic Degradation, Cytotoxicity, and Preliminary Safety Evaluation, Current Drug Delivery, 2019, 2019
34. A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan Synthesis, Characterization and Safety Profiling of Eudragit-Based pHResponsive Hydrogels: A Promising Platform for Colonic Delivery of Losartan Potassium, Current Drug Delivery, 2019, 2019
35. A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of modified resazurin microtiter plate assay of the roots of Trillium govanianum, Natural Product Research, March 2019, 2019
36. A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail Gelatin-based hydrogels as potential biomaterials for colonic delivery of oxaliplatin, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 10 February 2019, 2019
37. A. Mannan Anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of sterically tuned bis-N-heterocyclic salts, Zeitschrift für Naturforschung, 19 December, 2018
38. A. Mannan Anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of sterically tuned bis-N-heterocyclic salts, Z Naturforsch C J Biosci, 2018
39. A. Mannan Efficient metal adsorption and microbial reduction from Rawal Lake wastewater using metal nanoparticle coated cotton, Science of the Total Environment, October 15, 2018, 2018
40. A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Dr. Nighat Fatima,Dr. AM Abbasi Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential in Artemisia vulgaris L., Romanian Journal of Laboratory Medicine, October 01, 2018, 2018
41. A. Mannan Cytotoxicity, In vitro anti-Leishmanial and fingerprint HPLC-photodiode array analysis of the roots of Trillium govanianum, Natural Product Research, September 01, 2018, 2018
42. A. Mannan,A.Nazir,Dr. Nighat Fatima,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Yasser MSA Alkahraman Antioxidants, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of Swertia chirata, Biomedical Research, September 01, 2018, 2018
43. T.Ismail,Dr. Nighat Fatima,A. Mannan,I.Amirzada Prioritizing and modelling of putative drug target proteins of Candida albicans by systems biology approach, Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2018
44. A. Mannan Effective removal of metal ions from aquous solution by silver and zinc nanoparticles functionalized cellulose: Isotherm, kinetics and statistical supposition of process, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, May 01, 2018, 2018
45. A. Mannan,W. Zada Elevated heavy metals levels in cognitively impaired patients from Pakistan, Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. April 16, 2018, 2018
46. R.Ahmad,A.Nazir,S.A.Khan,A. Mannan,Dr. AM Abbasi Identification of Cystatin Genes and Antibacterial Activity Against Clinical Pathogens in Selected Medicinal Plant Species , SYLWAN Journal, 2018
47. A. Mannan Evaluation of resazurin microtiter plate assay and HPLC- photodiode array analysis of the roots of Asparagus adscendens, Natural Product Research, February 01, 2018, 2018
48. A. Mannan Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Analysis and Cytotoxicity of Asparagus adscendens Roots against Human Cancer Cell Lines, Pharmacognosy Magazine, January 31, 2018, 2018
49. A. Mannan Adsorption of Ni2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, Cr3+, and Co2+ on iron oxide nanoparticles immobilized on cellulose fiber: equilibrium, kinetic, thermodynamic, mechanisms, and statistical supposition, Desalination and Water Treatment, November 01, 2017, 2017
50. Dr. Nighat Fatima,Abida K Khan,A.Maalik,A. Mannan,A.Mumtaz Fungal Metabolites and Antimalarial Drug Discovery; A Review, Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research, October 23, 2017, 2017
51. Syed Aun Muhammad,Muneer Ahmed Qazi,Zia ulAllah Shah,Hummera Rafique,Muhammad Dawood,A.Mumtaz,Dr. Nighat Fatima,Abida K Khan,A.Maalik,A. Mannan Fungal metabolites and antimalarial drug discovery; A review , Acta Poloniae Phaermaceutica-Drug Research, 2017
52. T.Ismail,Syed Aun Muhammad,Fareeha Anwar,.Nisar-ur-Rahman,A. Mannan,Dr. Nighat Fatima BIOLOGICAL SCREENING OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ISOLATED FROM NERIUM OLEANDER , INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, November 2016, 2016
53. A. Mannan,Syed Aun Muhammad,Fareeha Anwar,I.Amirzada,.Nisar-ur-Rahman,Dr. Nighat Fatima,T.Ismail AN EMERGING PARADIGM EXOSOMES: COMPOSITION, BIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, AND DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIALS, INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, October 2016, 2016
54. A. Mannan Cytotoxicity of the Roots of Trillium govanianum Against Breast (MCF7), Liver (HepG2), Lung (A549) and Urinary Bladder (EJ138) Carcinoma Cells, Phytotherapy Research, July 01, 2016, 2016
55. A. Mannan Anthelmintic properties of extracts from Artemisia plants against nematodes, Tropical Biomedicine, June 01, 2015, 2015
56. A. Mannan In vitro propagation of Caralluma tuberculata and evaluation of antioxidant potential., Biologia, March 01, 2014, 2014
57. Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,A. Mannan Determination of yield and activity of recombinant Taq polymerase produced in pTTQ18 Vector, Minerva Biotechnologica, 01 June, 2013
58. A. Mannan CP-HSP gene transcribe in Oryza sativa under heavy metal stress, The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 01 April, 2013
59. Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan Nasal and perirectal colonization of vancomycin sensitive and resistant enterococci in patients of paediatrics ICU (PICU) of tertiary health care facilities., BMC Infectious Diseases, 27 March, 2013
60. A. Mannan ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AND BRINE SHRIMP TOXICITY OF ARTEMISIA DUBIA EXTRACT, Pakistan Journal of Botany, August 01, 2012, 2012
61. A. Mannan Comparative Artemisinin analysis in Artemisia dubia transformed with two different Agrobacteria harbouring rol ABC genes, Plant Omics Journal, 01 July, 2012
62. A. Mannan Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of rough lemon (citrus jambhiri lush) with yeast HAL2 gene, BMC Research Notes, 12 June, 2012
63. Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,A. Mannan Effect of growth regulators on in vitro germination of Artemisia absinthium, Scientific Research and Essays, 16 April, 2012
64. A. Mannan Enhanced production of artemisinin by hairy root cultures of Artemisia dubia, Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, March 09, 2012 , 2012
65. A. Mannan Phytochemical Evaluation of Naturally Growing Aster Thomsonii Plant Species, IJPI’s Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Formulations, January 01, 2012, 2012
66. A. Mannan Effects of vegetative and flowering stages on the biosynthesis of artemisinin in Artemisia species, Archives of Pharmacal Research, November 12, 2011, 2011
67. A. Mannan Antimalarial activity of three Pakistani medicinal plants, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, October 01, 2011, 2011
68. A. Mannan Antitumor, cytotoxic and antioxidant potential of Aster thomsonii extracts, African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, February 09, 2011 , 2011
69. A. Mannan Survey of artemisinin production by diverse Artemisia species in northern Pakistan, Malaria Journal, November 04, 2010, 2010
70. A. Mannan Purification and characterization of alkaline proteases from aspergillus terreus, Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, June 01, 2010, 2010
71. A. Mannan DMSO triggers the generation of ROS leading to an increase in artemisinin and dihydroartemisinic acid in Artemisia annua shoot cultures, Plant Cell Reports, February 01, 2010, 2010
72. A. Mannan FACTORS AFFECTING AGROBACTERIUM TUMEFACIENS MEDIATED TRANSFORMATION OF ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM L., Pakistan Journal of Botany, November 01, 2009, 2009
73. A. Mannan Biological evaluation of wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum), Pharmaceutical Biology, June 22, 2009, 2009
74. A. Mannan Optimization of conditions for assessment of genetic diversity in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) using microsatellite markers, Barley Genetics Newsletter, January 01, 2009, 2009
75. A. Mannan High-quality plant DNA extraction for PCR: an easy approach, Journal of Applied Genetics, January 01, 2009, 2009
76. A. Mannan Hairy roots induction and artemisinin analysis in Artemisia dubia and Artemisia indica, African Journal of Biotechnology, September 17, 2008, 2008
77. A. Mannan Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some derivatives of acylhydrazine including novel benzenediazasulfonamides, Arkivoc, January 27, 2008, 2008
78. A. Mannan Production and release of allelopathic compounds by Artemisia hairy root cultures, Allelopathy Journal, October 01, 2007, 2007
79. A. Mannan EFFECT OF GROWTH REGULATORS AND AMINO ACIDS ON ARTEMISININ PRODUCTION IN THE CALLUS OF ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM, Pakistan Journal of Botany, March 01, 2007, 2007
 
Profile/Bio

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Jan. 2014 (continued): Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad-Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
  • Aug. 2009 to Jan. 2014: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
  • Aug. 2008 to Jul. 2009: Worked in Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 54320, Pakistan
  • Jan. 2008 to Aug. 2008: IRSIP Research Scholar, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro 72401, Arkansas, USA
  • Feb. 2007 to Apr. 2007: Assistant Professor, Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hamdard University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Aug. 2005 to Jan. 2007: Lecturer, Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hamdard University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Sep. 2004 to Jul. 2005: Visiting Lecturer, Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hamdard University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Sep. 2002 to Aug. 2005: Research Associate, Department of Biological Sciences. Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Mar. 2001 to Aug. 2002: Deputy Production Manager, Mediceena Pharma Lahore, Pakistan
  • Dec. 2000 to Feb. 2001: Trainee Pharmacist, Pharmacia & Upjohn, Islamabad, Pakistan

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS DELIVERED, CONFERENCES ATTENDED

  • Organized “Ist National Conference on Current Updates in Pharmacy Profession and Research, COMSATS University Islamabad-Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan, July 29-30, 2019.
  • Participated in 13th Annual Symposium in Plant Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, "Biodiversity of Plant Secondary Metabolites -- From Pathways to Ecosystems" Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, October 03, 2015.
  • Precipitated in “15 Northeast Section Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists (NEASPB 15)” at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, April 11-12, 2015
  • Participated in “Master Trainers Workshop on Testing and Assessment” at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, June 7-11, 2010.
  • Participated in 9th Faculty development workshop at COMSATS institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan, August 17-22, 2009.
  • Participated in 9th Biennial Conference “Advances in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” at Pir Mahar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, December, 17-20, 2008.
  • Attended World Congress on In Vitro Biology Tuscon, Arizona, USA. June 14-18, 2008.
  • Attended 6th International Biennial Conference of Microbiology, “Molecular Biotechnology for Better Health, Environment and Agriculture” Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 18-03-2007 to 21-03-2007.
  • Attended 7th International and 17th National Chemistry, “Excellence through Innovation” Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. 26-02-2007 to 28-02-2007.
  • Participated in the workshop “Biochemical Engineering and Fermenter Application” organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan 15-08-2006.
  • Participated in one week training on “Establishment of Antifungal Assay” at H. E. J. Karachi. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan, June 13-18, 2005.
  • Attended “National Seminar on various aspects of ‘Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Pharmaceutical Industry” Organized by NIH in collaboration with Ministry of health and WHO from 09-12-2005 to 10-12-2005.
  • Attended international symposium on “Medicinal Plants: Linkages Beyond National Boundaries”, at National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC) Islamabad, Pakistan September 07-09, 2004.
  • Attended workshop on “Identification and Conservation of Micromycetes” at University of The Punjab, Pakistan, June 23-28, 2004.
  • Participated in workshop on “Identification, Maintenance and Preservation of Microorganism” at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, May 10-12, 2004.
  • Attended 5th International & 15th National Chemistry Conference at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, November 24-27, 2004. I was awarded first prize in poster presentation session.
  • Attended “International Congress on Pharmaceuticals” Lahore, Pakistan, March 20-23, 1998.

 
Associations

  • Registered Pharmacist, Punjab Pharmacy Council, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Member, Chemical Society of Pakistan
  • Member, Society for Invitro Biology, USA
  • Member, Pakistan Pharmacist Association

 
Research Interests

  • Bioassay guided isolation of natural products
  • Bioassay studies of various synthetic, semi synthetic and natural drug molecule
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Study the effects of different elicitor treatment methods on production of more artemisinin in Artemisia Annua

 
Awards

  • Awarded FULBRIGHT POSTDOC FELLOWSHIP-2014 for USA by Unites States Education Foundation in Pakistan, for one year from January 2015 to January 2016.
  • Awarded RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AWARD-2017, by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in recognition of the excellence of research work.
  • Awarded RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AWARD-2014, by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in recognition of the excellence of research work.
  • Awarded RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AWARD-2013, by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in recognition of the excellence of research work.
  • Awarded RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AWARD-2012, by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in recognition of the excellence of research work.
  • Got letter of appreciation 2012-2013, by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in recognition of my excellent performance in the Institute.
  • Awarded RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AWARD-2012, by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology, Islamabad, in recognition of the excellence of research work.
  • Awarded RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AWARD-2011, by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan in recognition of the excellence of research work.
  • Qualified as Higher Education Commission of Pakistan approved PhD supervisor in 2010.
  • Awarded IRSIP SCHOLARSHIP-2007 for USA by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. (Research Topic: Effect of DMSO on artemisinin enhancement in Artemisia Annua & establishment of hairy root lines of Artemisia annua)
  • Awarded Best Poster Prize by Prof. DR. ATTA-UR-REHMAN in 5th International & 15th National Chemistry Conference-2004 held at Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.