Akasha MaqboolVA
@akashamaqbool
I synthesize bioactive compounds and ligands for medicinal chemistry, chemosensing, and drug discovery.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I'm completing an M.Phil in Organic Chemistry at Quaid-e-Azam University, where I design and synthesize isatin-chalcones as potential AChE and BChE inhibitors and develop isatin Schiff bases for metal chemosensing.
I've worked as an educational researcher, QC Chemist at Haigher Pharma, and chemistry lecturer. My work spans multi-step organic synthesis, purification and characterization using NMR and LC-MS, computational chemistry, ligand design, and sustainable organometallic chemistry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Educational Researcher
Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted research in synthetic organic chemistry, focusing on multi-step synthesis and characterization of bioactive compounds.
QC Chemist
Haigher Pharma Private Limited
Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Performed quality control analysis and ensured compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
Chemistry Lecturer
Crown College of Commerce, Science and Arts
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered lectures and laboratory sessions in chemistry, covering organic and inorganic topics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
Master of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
2023 - 2026
Pursuing M.Phil in Organic Chemistry with a thesis on synthesis and characterization of isatin-chalcones as potential bioactive compounds.
Government College University Faisalabad
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
2019 - 2023
Grade: 3.83/4.00 (A+)
Completed BS Chemistry with a final grade of 3.83/4.00 (A+).
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Faisalabad
Intermediate, Pre-Medical
2017 - 2019
Grade: 82% (A)
Completed Intermediate in Pre-Medical with a final grade of 82% (A).
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Faisalabad
Matriculation, Science
2015 - 2017
Grade: 92% (A)
Completed Matriculation in Science with a final grade of 92% (A).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
Website
qau.edu.pkJob categories
Skills
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