This resume is for Abdul Hafeez, who has extensive research experience in synthetic and material chemistry. He holds an M.Phil. in Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry from Quaid-i-Azam University and has worked as a research associate there. His research interests include nanomaterials and polymer chemistry. He has over two years of experience as a research associate, where he guided students, carried out synthetic work, and managed laboratory equipment and chemicals. He has one research publication and has presented a poster at a national chemistry conference. His skills include working with laboratory equipment and interpreting analytical techniques such as NMR and FTIR.

1. Abdul Hafeez
Kot Jan Muhammad, P.O. More Khunda, Tehsil & District
Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan.
Phone: +(92) 331 4089302
E-mail: hafeez163@gmail.com
Research Interests
Synthetic and Material Chemistry, nanomaterials, Polymer
Chemistry
Objectives
To utilize my knowledge, training and related experience to secure a responsible and challenging
position within the area of chemistry in the capacity where I may contribute to the growth of both the
organization and myself.
Personal Statement
A conscientious and professional research and teaching experience as research associate. Highly
organized and efficient person, with a thorough and precise approach to projects, which has produced
excellent results to date. Able to manage own time effectively and priorities workload. Experienced at
working to tight deadlines and under considerable pressure. Friendly and approachable with excellent
interpersonal skills.
Education
M.Phil. Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry (08-Jun-2015)
 Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Pakistan
 CGPA 4.0/5.0 (1st
division)
 Session spring 2013-2015
B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry (30-July-2012)
 Government College University, Lahore
 CGPA 3.46/4.0 (1st
division)
 Session 2008-2012
F.Sc. Pre-Engineering (15-Aug-2008)
 Govt. Islamia College Civil Lines Lahore
 Marks 859/1100 (1st
division)
 Session 2006-2008 (BISE Lahore)
Matriculation (10-Aug-2006)
 Govt. Higher Secondary School More Khunda, District Nankana Sahib
 Marks 921/1050 (1st
division)
 Session 2004-2006 (BISE Lahore)

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Research Supervisor
M.Phil. Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry
Dr. Mrs. Zareen Akhter
(Prof. of Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad)
Thesis Title:
Polyazomethines Derived from Ether Based Aromatic Dialdehydes: Synthesis and
Physicochemical studies.
B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry
Dr. M. Athar Abbasi
(Associate Professor of Organic and Medicinal chemistry, Government College University
Lahore)
Thesis Title:
Synthesis and Characterization of some O-substituted Derivatives of N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-N-
methyl-O-phenyl carbamate.
Research Experience
Research Associate (01-Oct-2013 – 31-Sep-2015)
Project (Synthesis and Physicochemical Studies of Some Novel Ferrocene based Conducting
Materials and their Organic Analogues; No. 20-2154/NRPU/R&D/HEC/12-3698)
Principal Investigator (Dr. Mrs. Zareen Akhter)
Funded by HEC Pakistan worth 17.009 million PKR (Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam
University Islamabad)
 Responsibilities
 Guide to M.Sc. students during practicals
 Co-Invigilator during Exams
 Carrying out the synthetic work in lab
 Maintenance of scientific equipment
 Purchasing of chemicals and glassware
 Management
 One year research experience at GCU Lahore as a research student in Medicinal Chemistry Lab
 One year research experience at QAU Islamabad as a research student in Material Chemistry
Lab-29
 Research Experience as a research associate at QAU Islamabad in Material Chemistry Lab-29
Research Publication
1. Muhammad Athar Abbasi, Abdul Hafeez, Aziz-ur-Rehman, Khalid Mohammed Khan,
Muhammad Ashraf, Syeda Abida Ejaz. “Synthesis, Characterization and Enzyme Inhibition
Studies on Various O-Substituted Derivatives of N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-N-methyl-O-phenyl
carbamate”. Asian J. Pharm. Health Sci. 2:4, 2012.
Research publications under process.
2. Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Ashfaq, Tayyaba Najam, Muhammad Iftikhar1, Abdul
Hafeez, Jahanzaib Arshad, M. Imran Majeed, Muhammad Ijaz Hussain, Amir Waseem, M.
Mehboob Ahmad. Isaias Balderas-Renteria, and Gildardo Rivera. “Fungal Metabolites as

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Potential Anticancer Agents. Recent Advances and Perspectives”. Current Medicinal Chemistry,
2015, under review
3. Abdul Hafeez, Zareen Akhter, John F. Gallagher. “Investigation of physicochemical
properties of polyazomethines complimented by X-ray diffraction profiles of synthesized bis-
aldehyde monomers”. (Write up)
4. Abdul Hafeez, Zareen Akhter, John F. Gallagher. “Investigation of physicochemical
properties of polymeric Schiff Bases synthesized from aromatic bis-aldehydes, complimented
by single crystals of monomers and electrical conductivity of polymers”. (Write up)
Poster Presentation
Abdul Hafeez, Zareen Akhter, and John F. Gallagher, Aromatic bis-aldehydes as building blocks of
polyazomethines, 26th
National and 14th
International Chemistry Conference of The Chemical Society
of Pakistan, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, October 05-08, 2015.
Working Skills
 Working under vacuum line in inert atmosphere
 Working in Glove Box
 Use of Rotary evaporator, Freeze drier, vacuum oven
 Run Column Chromatography, TLC
 Use of tube furnace and working in inert atmosphere
 Use of pH meter, Conductometer, Analytical balance, water distillation assembly
 Interpreting Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), and
Powdered XRD
 Interpreting Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) & Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) results
 Use of Cyclic Voltammeter, Obbelohde viscometer and UV-visible spectrophotometer
 Oral and Multimedia presentation
 Expert in using education related softwares i.e. MS Office, Origin Pro 8.5, Endnote Program X7,
Gaussian 03W, Gauss View 5.0, ChemDraw, EC-Lab Express, Mercury 3.0
 Use of Gaussian 03W, Gauss View 5.0 software pack for density functional theory (DFT)
calculations.
 MestReNova software (for NMR analysis)
 Materials Studio 7.0 (Basic for nanomaterials, crystals, polymers etc)
Conference
26th
National and 14th
International Chemistry Conference of The Chemical Society of Pakistan,
The Department of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, October 05-08, 2015.
Extra-curricular Activities/Distinctions
 Press and Publication secretary in Dunnicliff Chemical Society, 2010-2011, Government College
University Lahore.
 Certificate of participation in Quiz Competition (2nd
Position), Government College University
Lahore as commemorative event for the achievements of chemistry in celebration of the
International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011).

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 Certificate of participation in 2nd
Annual Poster Competition held on 25th
September 2012
organized by Ravian Forensic Society (RFS), Government College University Lahore.
 Certificate of appreciation for poster presentation in 26 National and 14 International Chemistry
Conference of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, October
05-08, 2015.
 1st
Position in Matriculation examination at Higher Secondary School More Khunda in board
exams.
 Won University Merit Scholarship during M.Phil. at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.