Mohammad Saeed Iqbal | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
professor at Forman Christian College Lahore, Pakistan.
Mohammad Saeed Iqbal is a distinguished professor at the Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College, Lahore, with over four decades of experience in academia and industry. He has significantly contributed to establishing key educational institutions and pharmaceutical facilities in Pakistan. With a Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, his research spans pollutants, drug delivery systems, and pharmaceutical innovations. His leadership roles at multiple universities highlight his administrative and academic expertise. Iqbal’s international collaborations and awards, including the Best University Teacher Award (2004) and Research Productivity Awards, reflect his impactful career. His dedication to education, research, and industry development makes him a prominent figure in the scientific community.
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Education 🎓
Mohammad Saeed Iqbal holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics (1971) and an M.Sc. in Chemistry (1973) from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1983 from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, focusing on analytical chemistry. In addition to his formal degrees, he pursued specialized training in mass spectrometry at Finnigan MAT GmbH, Germany, in 1987 and 1988. He further enhanced his skills through management and safety courses at the Pakistan Institute of Management and Glaxo, UK. This comprehensive educational background has equipped him with a deep understanding of both scientific principles and management practices, making him a versatile researcher and academic leader.
Experience
Iqbal has held numerous prestigious academic and industrial roles. He has been a professor at Forman Christian College since 2010, previously serving at GC University and Bahauddin Zakariya University. His leadership experience includes serving as Dean and Chair of departments at the University of Sargodha, where he also acted as Vice Chancellor. In industry, he worked as General Manager at Askari Pharmaceuticals and held senior positions at Ethical Laboratories, Himont Group, and GlaxoWellcome. His experience in both academic administration and industrial management showcases his ability to bridge scientific research with practical applications, making him a respected leader in both domains.
Research Interests 🔬
Iqbal’s research interests lie at the intersection of environmental chemistry and pharmaceuticals. He has focused on studying pollutants, particularly air particulates and coal combustion products, in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). His pharmaceutical research involves the development of drug delivery systems, especially using natural biomaterials for controlled release mechanisms. He has worked extensively on the isolation and modification of biopolymers, investigating their use as drug carriers. His collaborations with international research institutions, such as Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, have enabled him to contribute to cutting-edge developments in pharmaceutical chemistry and environmental sustainability.