Azhar Mahmood
Professor
- School of Natural Sciences
- 5190855574
Summary
Academic Background
PhD
(Organic Chemistry) University of Karachi
December 14, 2005 - February 10, 2010
Honours and Awards
Letter of Commendation
Letter of Commendation from Rear Admiral Syed Imdad Imam Jaffri SI(M) on account of study conducted on ‘Marine corrosion and its prevention in Pakistan Navy’ (2013).
July 11, 2013
RPA
COMKAR research publication award (2015)
November 30, 2015
Publications
PLA-Reinforced Bioactive Coating on Mg AZ31B Wire for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Healing in Intestinal Anastomosis
June 04, 2026
Materials Chemistry and Physics - Article in Press
FTIR Spectral Prediction of Ionic Liquids Using a Novel Hybrid MARS–PLS2 Chemometric Framework
June 01, 2026
Journal of Chemometric - Volume:40, Issue:6, Article Number e70140
Synthesis and Comparative Electrocatalytic Evaluation of Chromium Chalcogenides Nanoparticles for Overall Water Splitting
April 14, 2026
Electrocatalysis - Pages 14
l-Glycine and l-leucine derived multifunctional ionic liquids for potential antibacterial applications: in-vitro and in-silico studies
November 21, 2025
BMC Chemistry - Volume:19, Issue:1, Article Number 31
Deciphering the role of non-covalent interactions in CO2 Capture: A DFT and COSMO-RS study of amino acid-based ionic liquids
November 01, 2025
Journal of Environmental Management - Volume:394, Article Number 127580
Spatial Non-Targeted Screening and Machine Learning-Based Risk Assessment of Organic Pollutants in Honey from Bhakkar District, Pakistan
October 01, 2025
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - Volume 13, Issue 5, Article Number 118509
Unveiling the antistatic, anticancer and antibacterial properties of boron nitride and ionic liquid blended polyurethane elastomer films
August 08, 2025
Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 346, 131413
Facile synthesis and electrochemical study of NiO-Cr2O3/carbon nanotubes/polyaniline hybrid as a high-performance supercapattery electrode material
June 05, 2025
Journal of Alloys and Compounds - Volume 1031, Article Number 181009
Unravelling the role of non-covalent interactions using imidazolium and amino acid based organic salts for efficient CO2capture: Experimental, DFT and COSMO-RS explorations
June 01, 2025
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - Volume:13, Issue:3, Article Number 116237
TiO2 nano‑filler and ionic liquid‑blended polyurethane elastomer films for enhanced antistatic applications
June 06, 2024
Journal of materials science - Volume 59, Pages 10833-10843
Ultrafiltration polyanionic poly (3-sulfopropyl methacrylate) membranes with enhanced antifouling and water flux
March 18, 2024
Polymers Advanced Technologies - Volume 35, Issue 3, Article Number e6350
Synthesis of Electrical Conductive Metal-Organic Frameworks for Elelctrochemical Applications
September 18, 2023
Chemical Record - Pages 1-24
Development of Waterproof Cum Heat Resistant, Montmorillonite Clay Modified High-Pressure Plywood Composite from Renewable-Nonedible Agricultural Wastes – An Industrial Case Study of ‘Flask to Reactor’ Approach
August 04, 2023
Pakistan Journal of Chemistry - Vol:13(3-4), page:81-87
Phenol-Furfural Resin/Graphite/Ag Based Electrically Conductive Adhesive Composites from Waste Bagasse with Enhanced Thermo-Electric Properties
August 03, 2023
Polymers - Volume 15(15), 3283
Antifouling and Water Flux Enhancement in Polyethersulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes by Incorporating Water-Soluble Cationic Polymer of Poly [2-(Dimethyl amino) ethyl Methacrylate]
June 29, 2023
Polymers - Volume 15(13), Article Number 2868
Metal-organic frameworks for electrocatalytic water-splitting: Beyond the pyrolysis
June 14, 2023
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume 48, Issue 90
Probing the behavior and kinetic studies of amphiphilic acrylate copolymers with bovine serum albumin
March 20, 2023
Scientific Reports - Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Article number: 4572
TiO2/g‑C3N4 Binary Composite as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Biodiesel Production from Jatropha Oil and Dye Degradation
January 01, 2023
ACS Omega - Volume 8(2), Pages 2173-2182
A bioresource catalyst system of alginate-starch-activated carbon microsphere templated Cu nanoparticles: Potentials in nitroarenes hydrogenation and dyes discoloration
December 01, 2022
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - Volume 222, Part A, Pages 887-901
Graphite coatings for biomedical implants: A focus on anti-thrombosis and corrosion resistance properties
October 15, 2022
Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 290, Article Number 126562
Facile Synthesis of ZnSe/Co3O4 Heterostructure Nanocomposites for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Congo Red Dye
October 07, 2022
Catalysts - Volume:12, Issue:10, Article Number:1184
Exploring the role of octanol-water partition coefficient and Henry’s law constant in predicting the lipid-water partition coefficients of organic chemicals
September 02, 2022
Scientific Reports - Volume 12, Issue 1, Article Number 14936
Layer-By-Layer Self-Assembled Dip Coating for Antifouling Functionalized Finishing of Cotton Textile
June 22, 2022
Polymers - Volume 14, Issue 13, Article Number 2540
Water Treatment Using High Performance Antifouling Ultrafiltration Polyether Sulfone Membranes Incorporated with Activated Carbon
June 01, 2022
Polymers - Volume 14, Issue 11, Article Number 2264
Amphiphilic copolymers of dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate with controlled hydrophilicity for antialgal activity
February 05, 2022
Journal of Applied Polymer Science - Volume 139, Issue 5, Article Number 51578
Antialgal Synergistic Polystyrene Blended with Polyethylene Glycol and Silver Sulfadiazine for Healthcare Applications
November 25, 2021
Advances in Polymer Technology - Volume 2021, Article ID 6627736, 9 pages
Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis of PbSe Nanostructures Deposited by Aerosol Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition Approach
October 23, 2021
Nanomaterials - Volume 11(11), Article Number 2817
Hybrid Beads of Zero Valent Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Chitosan for Removal of Arsenic in Contaminated Water
October 14, 2021
Water - Volume 13(20), Article Number 2876
A Facile Synthesis of Bi2O3/CoFe2O4 Nanocomposite with Improved Synergistic Photocatalytic Potential for Dye Degradation
September 28, 2021
Catalysts - Volume:11, Issue:10, Article Number: 1180
Corrosion Resistance Synergistic Appraisal of Titanium-Impregnated Bisphenol A-Type Epoxy Duplex Coating System in Stimulated and Natural Marine Environments of Southeastern Coastal Area of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
July 15, 2021
Advances in Polymer Technology - Volume 2021, Article ID 9910969, 11 pages
Cefotaxime Loaded Polycaprolactone Based Polymeric Nanoparticles with Antifouling Properties for In-Vitro Drug Release Applications
June 30, 2021
Polymers - Volume 13(13), Article Number 2180
Investigation of Hydrothermally Stressed Silicone Rubber/Silica Micro and Nanocomposite for the Coating of High Voltage Insulation Applications
June 25, 2021
Materials - Volume 14(13), Article Number 3567
Multi-Stressed Nano and Micro-Silica/Silicone Rubber Composites with Improved Dielectric and High-Voltage Insulation Properties
April 26, 2021
Polymers - Volume 13(9), Article Number1400
Impedance Spectroscopic Study of Nickel Sulfide Nanostructures Deposited by Aerosol Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition Technique
April 24, 2021
Nanomaterials - Volume 11(5), Article Number 1105
Antibacterial Amphiphilic Copolymers of Dimethylamino Ethyl Methacrylate and Methyl Methacrylate to Control Biofilm Adhesion for Antifouling Applications
January 09, 2021
Polymers - Volume 13(2), Article Number 216
Transpicuous-Cum-Fouling Resistant Copolymers of 3-Sulfopropyl Methacrylate and Methyl Methacrylate for Optronics Applications in Aquatic Medium and Healthcare
October 05, 2020
Advances in Polymer Technology - Volume 2020, Article ID 5392074, 11 pages
Starch-Capped Silver Nanoparticles Impregnated into Propylamine-Substituted PVA Films with Improved Antibacterial and Mechanical Properties for Wound-Bandage Applications
September 17, 2020
Polymers - Volume 12(9), Article Number 2112
Nanostructured Lead Sulphide Depositions by AACVD Technique Using Bis(Isobutyldithiophosphinato)Lead(II) Complex as Single Source Precursor and Its Impedance Study
July 23, 2020
Nanomaterials - Volume 10, Issue 8 , Article Number 1438
Physicochemical studies of galvanized steel corrosion in urban, industrial, andmarine environments, and corrosion mapping of Karachi city: An important coastal city of the 21st‐century modern maritime silk route
July 22, 2020
Materials and Corrosion - Pages 1-18
Phenol-Furfural Resin/Montmorillonite Based High-Pressure Green Composite from Renewable Feedstock (Saccharum munja) with Improved Thermo-Mechanical Properties
July 14, 2020
Polymers - Volume 12(7), Article Number 1562
Physicochemical studies of mild steel corrosion and atmospheric corrosivity mapping of Karachi: An important harbor city of modern Maritime Silk Route
June 02, 2020
Materials and Corrosion - Pages 1-19
Atmospheric corrosion kinetics and dynamics of electrogalvanized mild steel in southeastern coastal area of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
April 14, 2020
Materials and Corrosion - Pages 1–10
MoO3 Nanobelts Embedded Polypyrrole/SIS Copolymer Blends for Improved Electro-Mechanical Dual Applications
February 06, 2020
Polymers - Volume 12, Issue 2 , Article Number 353
Phytochemical Screening of Volatile Constituents from Aerial Parts of Murraya Paniculata
May 26, 2019
Pakistan Journal of Botany - Volume 46, Issue 6, Pages 2051-2056
Purunusides A-C, alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Homoisoflavone Glucosides from Prunus domestica
May 26, 2019
ARCHIVES OF PHARMACAL RESEARCH - Volume: 32 Issue: 12 Pages: 1705-1710
Atmospheric corrosion patterns of electrogalvanized mild steel at east southern coastal areas of CPEC
December 15, 2018
MATERIALS AND CORROSION-WERKSTOFFE UND KORROSION - Volume: 69 Issue: 12 Pages: 1870-1878
Characterization of atmospheric corrosion near the coastalareas of Arabian Sea
December 01, 2017
Materials and Corrosion - NULL
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Epoxy Duplex Coated Electrogalvanized Steel Exposed in Marine, Industrial and Urban Sites at Pakistan
August 31, 2017
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Volume 39, No. 04, Pages 560-571
Quantitative evaluation of bioaccumulating toxic and essential metals in vegetables procured from local markets of Pakistan and their public health risk assessment
December 01, 2016
Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences - Volume 26, Issue 6, Pages 1805-1812
Corrosion Resistance Synergistic Performance of Alkyd Based Triplex Coating System Impregnated with Fe, Zn, Cr and Ti based Corrosion Inhibitors
February 01, 2016
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Volume 38, Issue 1, Pages 43-55
Relative Risk Estimation of HIV/AIDS among Different Major Cities of Pakistan
April 01, 2015
International Journal of Advanced Research - Volume 3, Issue 4, 911-919
Comparative Study of Zinc, Managanese and Calcium in Commercially available Milk Sample
March 01, 2015
International Journal of Advanced Research - Volume 3, Issue 3, 982-993
Corrosion Restraint Synergism Evaluation of Polyurethane Duplex Coating System: A Case Study for Various Anthropogenic and Metropolitan Sites of Karachi City
February 28, 2015
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Vol.37, Issue 1, Pages 162-172
Atmospheric Corrosion Kinetics and Dynamics of Karachi Onshore Areas
February 25, 2015
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Volume 37, Issue 1, Pages 179-189
Spatial Evaluation of Preservability of Mild Steel by Coal Tar Epoxy Coatings Via Spectroscopic and Microscopic Techniques
January 01, 2015
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering - Volume 40, Issue 1, Pages 117-124
Synergistic Corrosion Mitigation Appraisal of Coal Tar Epoxy Duplex Coating System by Spectroscopic and Microscopic Techniques
September 01, 2014
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering - Volume 39, Issue 9, Pages 6783-6791
Corrosion Audit - An Emerging Obligation for Engineering Installations
January 01, 2014
Energo Steel Journal Pakistan - Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 52-55
Flavonoids of Prunus armeniaca and their Antibacterial Studies
June 01, 2013
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Volume 35, Issue 3, Pages 905-910
Prudomestisides A and B, New Flavonoidal Glucosides from Prunus domestica and their Antioxidant Activity
February 01, 2013
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Volume 35, Issue 1, Pages 169-174
Analysis and Phytotoxicity of Oily Fraction of Aerial Parts of Cichorium intybus
December 01, 2012
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan - Volume 34, Issue 6, Pages 1464-1467
Structural determination of prunusins A and B, new C-alkylated flavonoids from Prunus domestica, by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy
February 01, 2010
Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry - Volume 48, Issue 2, Pages 151-154
Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activities of the Oil Components of Prunus Domestica Linn
October 27, 2009
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society - Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 273-277
Insecticidal & Antifungal activities of the seed Kernel of Prunus domestica Linn
December 01, 2007
Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants - Volume 8, No.2, Pages 248-255
Butyrylcholinesterase Inhibitory Triterpenes from Salsola baryosma
August 31, 2007
Polish Journal Of Chemistry - Volume 81, Issue 8, Pages 1427-1432
Flavonoid Glycosides from Prunus armeniaca and the Antibacterial Activity of a Crude Extract
August 01, 2007
Archives of Pharmacal Research - Volume 30, Issue 8, Pages 932-937
Chemical constituents of seed (kernel) of Prunus domestica and their insecticidal and antifungal activities
April 11, 2007
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society - Volume 11, Issue 1, Pages 121-130
Phytochemical studies on the seed extract of Piper nigrum Linn
October 12, 2005
Natural Product Research - Volume 19, Issue 7, Pages 703-712
New insecticidal amides from petroleum ether extract of dried Piper nigrum Linn whole fruits
November 10, 2004
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - Volume 52, Issue 11, Pages 1349-1352
Conferences
Professor
SNS NUST
April 28, 2021 - February 25, 2022
Assoicate Professor
SNS
March 01, 2016 - April 27, 2021
Assistant Professor
PNEC NUST
February 01, 2011 - March 01, 2016
lecturer
PNEC NUST
April 28, 2008 - February 01, 2011
Instructor
PNEC
January 03, 2005 - April 28, 2008