Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zubair Anwar | Phrmaceutical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zubair Anwar | Phrmaceutical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Deputy Director | Baqai Medical University | Pakistan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zubair Anwar is a leading researcher in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, recognized for his extensive contributions to drug stability, photochemistry, kinetic degradation studies, analytical method development, pharmaceutical formulations, and biopolymer-based drug-delivery systems. His research integrates experimental chemistry with computational modeling to explore photostabilization mechanisms, degradation pathways, and formulation optimization for small molecules and therapeutics. Dr. Anwar has authored 55 Scopus-indexed documents with 719 citations from 580 citing documents and holds an h-index of 12, reflecting the significant influence and continuity of his scholarly work within the pharmaceutical sciences community. His scientific outputs span advanced spectroscopic techniques, stability-indicating analytical procedures, polymeric delivery systems, periodontal drug-delivery devices, hydrogels, and cyclodextrin-assisted photostability enhancements. He has contributed to internationally indexed journals and book chapters covering drug degradation, excipient interactions, chitosan-based xerogels, periodontal implants, and computational kinetic modeling. Dr. Anwar’s recent work includes innovative biopolymer-based dental chips, PEGylated chitosan xerogels, and highly stable enzymatic hydrogels designed for wound-healing applications. His research consistently bridges fundamental pharmaceutical chemistry with applied therapeutics, leading to impactful publications, collaborative research outputs, and notable advancements in formulation science and drug-delivery technologies. In addition to publishing widely, he contributes as a peer reviewer for multiple reputable scientific journals, demonstrating his commitment to advancing quality, rigor, and innovation in pharmaceutical research. His body of work continues to influence drug-delivery design, analytical chemistry, and stability science across academia and industry.

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Featured Publications :

  • Afzal, S., Sheraz, M. A., Ahmed, S., Tariq, S., Kazi, S. H., Zafar, F., & Anwar, Z. (2025). Chitosan-based biodegradable dental chips impregnated with chlorhexidine gluconate for the treatment of periodontitis. RSC Pharmaceutics.

  • Khurshid, A., Anwar, Z., Usmani, M., Altaf, R., Awan, A., Akram, Z., Kazi, S. H., Ahmed, S., Sheraz, M. A., & Ahmad, I. (2025). Cyclodextrin-assisted photostabilization of 5-fluorouracil: A combined kinetic and computational investigation. RSC Advances.

  • Zafar, F., Sheraz, M. A., Ali, S. A., Riaz, M., Ahmed, S., & Anwar, Z. (2025). Novel antibiotic-loaded PEGylated xerogels of acidified chitosan for periodontal diseases. Current Drug Delivery.

  • Zia, S. Y., Ahmed, S., Jamal, H. S., Perveen, M., Sheraz, M. A., Anwar, Z., & Ali, S. A. (2025). Formulation development of highly stable collagenase-containing hydrogels for wound healing. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

  • Zafar, F., Sheraz, M. A., Ali, S. A., Riaz, M., Ahmed, S., Kazi, S. H., Tariq, S., & Anwar, Z. (2025). PEGylated chitosan xerogels for localized periodontal therapy: Design, characterization, and drug release. Scientific Reports.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Kumar | Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Kumar | Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr.  Rajesh Kumar | Assistant Professor | Government Degree College Chaubattakhal Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand India | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rajesh Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College, Chaubattakhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Nanochemistry) from Kumaun University, Nainital, and has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence throughout his education, qualifying national-level examinations such as CSIR-NET , GATE, and U-SET. His primary research areas include mixed oxide-based nanoparticles for adsorption and photocatalytic applications, water remediation, biofuels, and the biological activities of nanomaterials. Dr. Kumar has published 35 scholarly works (25 research papers and 10 book chapters), contributing significantly to the advancement of nanochemistry and environmental science. His publications have collectively earned 167 citations (158 since 2020) with an h-index of 7 (6 since 2020) and an i10-index of 4, demonstrating sustained research impact and scholarly productivity. He has also filed three published patents focused on nanomaterial-based adsorption and biofuel synthesis methods. A recipient of multiple honors, including Best Oral Presentation Awards  and Young Scientist Awards , Dr. Kumar actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for several international journals. His professional memberships include ISCA, STRA, and TERA. Dr. Kumar’s dedication to teaching, research, and scientific dissemination reflects his commitment to both organizational and personal growth, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in environmental and material chemistry.

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Featured Publications :

  1. Tamta, A., Lohiya, G., Kumar, R., Kandpal, A., Chandra, B., Joshi, R., & Kandpal, N. D. (2025). Evaluating the in-vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer potentials of NiO-cellulose nanocomposites. BioNanoScience, 15, 1–17.

  2. Kumar, R., Ali, S. R., Karmakar, R., Sharma, R., & Haider, N. (2024). Adsorption potential of iron-zirconium oxide nanoparticles for 3-chlorophenol and 3-nitrophenol: Thermodynamic, kinetic and mechanistic studies. Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 94, 1419–1435.

  3. Semwal, N., Mahar, D., Chatti, M., Kumar, R., & Arya, M. C. (2024). Ni-Zn/CeO₂ nanocomposites for enhanced adsorptive removal of 4-chlorophenol. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31, 51934–51953.

  4. Vaishali, Sharma, S., Sharma, P., Das, D., Vashistha, V. K., Dhiman, J., Sharma, R., Kumar, R., Singh, M. V., & Kumar, Y. (2024). Magnetic nanoparticle-catalysed synthesis of quinoline derivatives: A green and sustainable method. Heliyon, 10, 1–54.

  5. Kumar, R., Bhoj, G. S., Arya, M. C., Karmakar, R., Sharma, P. K., & Tripathi, V. (2024). Polymer precursor method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A novel approach. Environmental Conservation Journal, 1–7.