Dr. Muhammad Nawaz
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry , Faculty of Basic Sciences

muhammad.nawaz@buitms.edu.pk
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Qualification

Postdoctoral (2013)
Chemistry
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Postdoctoral (2012)
Chemistry
Korea University, South Korea
Ph.D. (2011)
Chemistry
Institute of Chemistry, University of Rostock., Germany

Teaching Courses

  • Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • Advanced Concepts in Organic Synthesis
  • Advanced Spectroscopy
  • Research Methodologies
  • Spectroscopic Studies of Organic Molecules
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Reactive Intermediates

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Visual, Audio, & Kinesthetic Teaching
  • Inquiry-Based Learning

Research Interest

  • Synthesis, Natural Products, Methodology Development, Catalysis, Green Chemistry

Membership

  • Korean Chemical Society, Chemical Society of Pakistan
  • HEC, National Curriculum Review Committee for Chemistry
Dr. Nawaz received his PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany back in 2011. His research focused on the synthesis of various organic moities through Suzuki-Miyaura Cross Coupling reactions. His research has been published in well reputed International Journals. After completing his PhD, Dr. Nawaz moved to South Korea on his postdoctoral assignment. Afterwards, Dr. Nawaz was engaged in another postdoctoral task in Brazil. He came back to Pakistan and joined BUITEMS as Assistant Professor in 2013. He has served as Founding Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry for 6 years. He also served Faculty of Basic Sciences as Associate Dean. Currently, he is serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Work Experience

January 2018 to Date
Associate Professor at Chemistry
BUITEMS
September 2019 to October 2022
Associate Dean at Faculty of Basic Sciences
BUITEMS
May 2015 to May 2021
Chairperson at Chemistry
BUITEMS
July 2013 to January 2018
Assistant Professor at Chemistry
BUITEMS

Certifications

Infection Prevention and Control, Good Clinical Laboratory Practices and Patient Occupational Safety
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2022
Classical and Instrumental Analytical Techniques for Different Types of Rocks and Minerals
Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories, Pakistan, 2019
ISO 9001-2015, Quality Management System; Key Changes and Impacts
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
Humanity, Altruism and Citizenship in Pakistan
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
Integrating Sustainable Consumption and Production in Tertiary Education Curricula in Pakistan
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
University Teaching
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
Outcome Based Education (OBE) System
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
Tools in Life Sciences Research
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2014
ACS On-Campus
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2012
8th International Symposium on Protein Chemistry
HEJRIC, Pakistan, 2007
10th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry
HEJRIC, Pakistan, 2006