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Akhtar, M. Waheed

FELLOW, ELECTED 1998

Born in Lahore, British India (Now Pakistan),
on May 1, 1944

Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore - 54590, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-42) 583 8533, (92-42) 583 6546
Fax: (92-42) 583 1512
E-Mail: mwapu@brain.net.pk

EDUCATION:
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan: B.Sc. (Hons), 1965, M.Sc., 1966; University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland: Ph.D., 1973; Biochemical Separation School, Uppsala, Sweden: Diploma in Biochemical Research Methods, 1981.

POSITIONS HELD:
University of the Punjab, Lahore: Director, School of Biological Sciences, July 2002 to date; Director, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1996 to 2004; Dean, Faculty of Sciences, 2002-2004; Meritorious Professor, 2000 to date; Director, Planning and Development, 1996 to 2004; Institute of Chemistry: Professor, 1984-1996; Associate Professor, 1982-1984; Assistant Professor, 1970-1982, Lecturer, 1967-1970; Visiting Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA, 1989-1990; Visiting Scientist, Cornell University, USA, 1987; Consultant, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Visiting Faculty, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1984-1986,1988.

AWARDS:
King Baudouin Award, International Foundation for Science, Sweden, 1993; Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Government of Pakistan, 1999; Senior Fulbright Research Fellowship, 1989-90; British Council Award, 1994; HEC Best Teacher Award, 2003.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Member Council, Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB), 1995 to date; Member Council, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB); Member FAOBMB Fellowship Award Committee; Honorary Fellow, Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Secretary General, Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1991 to date; Member, Editorial Board, Science, Technology and Development, PCST, Islamabad, 1997 to date; Chairman Organizing Committee, 18th FAOBMB Symposium, Nov. 20-23, 2005, Lahore, Pakistan; Member, New York Academy of Sciences.

RESEARCH AREA:
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and applications of commercial enzymes and growth hormones of farm animals; characterization of protein markers for early diagnosis of diseases.


Akhtar, Muhammad


FOREIGN FELLOW,
ELECTED 2000


Born in Batala, British India,
on 23rd February 1933.

School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Bassett Crescent East, Southampton, SO16 7PX, UK.Current: School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab,
Lahore, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-42) 9230697

EDUCATION:
Government College, University of the Punjab: B.Sc., 1952, M.Sc., 1954; Imperial College, University of London, UK: Ph.D., DIC, 1959.

POSITIONS HELD:
Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, University of Southampton, UK, to date; Director General, School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Current; Director, SERC Molecular Recognition Center, 1990-1994; Chairman, Institute of Biomolecular Sciences, 1989-1990; Chairman, School of Biochemical & Physical Sciences, 1983-1987; Head, Department of Biochemistry, 1978-1983; Professor of Biochemistry, 1973-1998; Reader, Department of Biochemistry, 1968-1973; Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, 1966-1968; Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, 1963-1966; Research Scientist, Research Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA, 1959-63.

AWARDS:
Gold Medal, University of the Punjab, 1954; Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Government of Pakistan, 1981; Flintoff Medal, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1993.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow, Royal Society, UK, 1980; Member, Council of the Royal Society, 1983-1985; Founding Fellow, The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), 1984; Treasurer & Member, TWAS, 1992-1997; TWAS, Medal Lecturer, 1996; Honorary D.Sc. degree, University of Karachi, 2000.

RESEARCH AREA:
Biochemistry with special contributions to understanding of mechanisms of action of a large number of enzymes involved in biosynthesis of sterols, sex hormones, haem formation, elaboration of chlorophylls; Use of recombinant DNA technology for study of neomyosin synthesis; binding of vitamin A aldehyde to rhodopsin.


Ali, Mahbub

FELLOW, ELECTED 1988

Born in Gurdaspur, British India,
on 13th August 1923.

Scientist Emeritus, Cotton Research Institute,
Multan, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-61) 545361
(92-61) 510013

EDUCATION:
Punjab Agricultural College, Faislabad, Pakistan: B.Sc., 1942, M.Sc., 1951; Agricultural and Mechanical College, Texas, USA: Ph.D., 1955; USSR: Training in Cotton Cultivation, 1961.

POSITIONS HELD:
Scientist Emeritus, Associated with Cotton Research Activities of Department of Agriculture, Punjab and Pakistan Central Cotton Committee, Federal Ministry of Food & Agriculture, 1985 to date; Managing Director, Punjab Seed Corporation, Govt. of Punjab, 1979-1985; Director, Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan, 1970-1979; Cotton Botanist, Cotton Research Section, Multan, 1958-1970; Research Assistant, Cotton Research Section, Faisalabad, 1955-1958; Agricultural/Research Assistant, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Pakistan, 1942-1955; Research Assistant, Plant Physiology, Agronomy, Crop Husbandry, 1942-1945.

AWARDS:
Open Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1980; President’s Medal, Pride of Performance, 1971; Shield of Distinction, University of Agriculture, Faislabad, Pakistan, 1981.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Chairman, Working Group of Agricultural Enquiry Committee, Government of Pakistan, 1975; Pak Delegate for Seed Conference in Sri Lanka, February, 1987; Chairman, Cash Corps Committee of National Commission on Agriculture (Pakistan), 1987; Member of USAID Team of experts, USAID MART Project, 1993; Member, Federal Govt’s Review Team for PCCC Schemes, 1992-93; Member, several committees on cotton research 1992-2000; Chairman/Member several committees of the Govt. of Pakistan, universities and colleges, Agriculture Research Review Teams since 1987 .

RESEARCH AREA:
Genetics and Plant Breeding with special interest in new varieties of cotton and their exploitation; Co-author of “Cotton Plant in Pakistan” (with Muhammad Afzal), 1983.


Ali, Syed Irtifaq

FELLOW, ELECTED 1982

Born in Lucknow, British India,
on 4th September 1930.

Department of Botany, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-21) 9243645, 4823617; 4968228 (Res)
Fax: (92-21) 4819018-19
E-mail: flora@super.net.pk

EDUCATION:
Allahabad University, India: M.Sc., 1952;University of London: Ph.D., 1958, D.Sc., 1979.

POSITIONS HELD:
University of Karachi, Karachi: HEC Distinguished National Professor, 2004; Vice-Chancellor, 1990-1994; Dean, Faculty of Science, 1981, 1990; Chairman, Department of Botany, 1964-1972; Professor, Department of Botany, 1969-1990; Reader, Department of Botany, 1964-1969; Lecturer, Department of Botany, 1958-1966; Professor of Botany, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya, 1972-1976; Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, Australia, 1961-1963; Lecturer, Department of Botany, D.J. Science College, Karachi, 1952-1958.

AWARDS:
Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 1998; Open Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1987;Gold Medal, Karachi University, 1987; Gold Medal & Certificate of Merit, USDA & PARC, 1985; National Bank Prize by Pakistan Writers Guild, 1979.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow: The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), 1982; Linnean Society, London; 1965; President: Pakistan Chapter, Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), 2004; Scientific Society of Pakistan, 1988-1989; Botanical Society of Pakistan, 1981-1982; Vice President: Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1992-1996, 2005-2006, 2007 to date; Association for the History & Philosophy of Science, 2000 to date; Institute of Central & West Asian Studies, 1995 to date; Honorary Vice-President, XVI International Botanical Congress, St. Louis, Misssouri, USA, 1999; Life Member, International Association of Plant Taxonomy; Founder Member, Botanical Society of Pakistan; Member: Pakistan Association of the Scientists and Scientific Professions; National Science Council of Pakistan, 1982-1985; IUCN Species Survival Commission, Indian Subcontinent Plant Specialist’s Group, 1988 to date; World Commission on Protected Areas of South Asia, 1994 to date; Co-Editor: Flora of West Pakistan, 1970 to date; Flora of Libya, 1976-1977; Member of numerous other National and International Organizations.

RESEARCH AREA:
Flora of Pakistan, Biodiversity, Plant Wealth of Pakistan, Biosystematics and Conservation Biology.


Arslan, Muhammad

FELLOW, ELECTED 1994

Born in Multan, British India (Now Pakistan),
on 24th October 1936.

University of Health Science, Khayaban-e-Jamiah Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
(Res) Pakistan: 236-D DHA (DHA), Lahore Cantt, USA: 25 Birchdale Lane, Flower Hill, NY 11050, USA.Phone: (92-042) 5982845, Mob: 0300 4745668
E-mail: arslanm2000@yahoo.com

EDUCATION:
University of the Punjab, Pakistan: M.Sc. (Hons), 1958; University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA: Ph.D., 1969.

POSITIONS HELD:
Professor & Consultant, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, 2004 to date; Visiting Scientist, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA and Institute of Reproductive Medicine, University of Muenster, Germany, 2000-2004; Editor Proceeding of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan, 1998-1999; Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad: Vice Chancellor, 1994-1997, Meritorious Professor, 1993-1996, Professor, 1976-1993, Chairman, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, 1990; Associate Professor, 1973-1976; Assistant Professor, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1970-1973; Lecturer, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1958-1970.

AWARDS:
Ford Foundation Fellow, University of Wisconsin, Madison, W1, USA, 1964-1969; Fellow, Training Program in Reproductive Physiology, Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, Shrewsbury, MA, USA, 1963-1964.

RESEARCH AREA:
Life Sciences, Endocrinology, and Reproductive Biology with special emphasis on primate gonadotropins and fertility regulation.


Anwar-ul-Haq


FELLOW, ELECTED 1996

Born in Ujjain, British India,
on 1st January 1947.

Managing Director, KRL Foundation,
Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-51) 9268130
Fax: (92-51) 4479597
E-mail: ulhaq13@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Karachi University, Pakistan: B.Sc. (Hon's.), 1967, M.Sc., 1968; University of Karlsruhe, Germany: Diploma Physics, 1978; University of Karlsruhe, Germany: Dr.rer.net, 1982.

POSITIONS HELD:
Managing Director, KRL Foundation, Rawalpindi, 2007 to date; Director General, Institute of Industrial Control Sytems, Rawalpindi, 2005 to 2006; Chairman, Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), 2001-2005; Dr. A. Q. Khan Research Labs, Kahuta: Director General Metallurgy Division, 1999 to 2001, Director Metallurgy Division, 1995-1999, Chief Scientist, 1989-1996, Principal Scientific Officer, 1983-1989, Senior Scientific Officer, 1982-1983; Research Fellow Institute of Applied Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Research Center, Karlsruhe, Germany, 1978-1982; IAEA Fellowship, Institute of Materials Research, 1977-1978; Scientific Assistant, Institute of Microscopy and Cinematography, Karlsruhe, Germany, 1975-1977; Research Officer, Pakistan Institute of Cotton Research and Technology, PCCC, Kahuta, Pakistan, 1969-1975: Senior Research Fellow, PCSIR Labs, Karachi, Feb. 1969 to Oct. 1969; Lecturer, Physics Department, Karachi University, Karachi, 1968-1969; Acting Director General, NIE, 2004-2005.

AWARDS:
Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences 1995; PAS-INFAQ Gold Medal of Engineering Sciences, 1995; President’s Award for Pride of Performance, 1996; Gold Medal, Pakistan Vacuum Society, 2000; Dr. A. Q. Khan Gold Medal & Cash prize, 2000; Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 2002; Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, 2001; “Man of the Year” Award, South Asia Publications, 2003; Millennium Gold Medal, South Asia Publications, 2003.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow: Royal Microscopical Society, London, 1990; The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS); Elected Treasurer PAHPS 1998; Councilor ASIAN Crystallographic Association, IUCR, 1990; Member: Pakistan Crystallographic Society; Editorial Board, Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Pakistan, 1992 to date; Editorial Board, Science Development and Technology, Pakistan, 1992; Editorial Board, Science Vision, COMSATS, 1995 to date; Organizing Committee, FASAA Symposium 1992; Technical Committee on Engineering Sciences, Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan, 1997; Editor, Proc. ISAM 1989/ 1991/ 1993/1995/1997/1999; Reviewer, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, ASM, USA, 1992 to date; Co-editor, World Directory of Crystallographers, 9th Edition, 1995.

RESEARCH AREA:
Metallurgy and Materials Sciences with emphasis on dielectric properties of bentonite, X-ray diffraction techniques, polysaccharide/polyester fiber analysis using TEM, SEM and XRD, superconducting Rhenium Thin Films and structure and properties of high-tech alloys; Edited 12 proceedings and books.


Asghar, Saleem

FELLOW, ELECTED 1998

Born in Lahore, British India (Now Pakistan),
on 2nd July 1947.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,
H-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-51) 9258481-2
E-mail: info@ciit.edu.pk

EDUCATION:
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan: M.Sc., 1969; Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan: M.Phil., 1970, Ph.D., 1975.

POSITIONS HELD:
Dean of Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), 2005 to date; Professor, CIIT, 2002 to date; Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad: Chairman, Department of Mathematics, 1994-1997, 1999-2002; Professor, 1993-2002; Associate Professor, 1991-1993; Assistant Professor, 1976-1991; Lecturer, 1973-1976; Visiting Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign, USA, 1996, 1997; Visiting Mathematician at ICTP, Trieste, Italy, 1986.

AWARDS:
Best University Teacher Award by HEC; Member of Task Force for Mathematics; Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 1997; First Prize, Govt. of Pakistan, (Best Research Work in Mathematics), 1987 and 1994; Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1993.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fulbright Fellow, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA, 1991-92; Fellow, German Academy Exchange Service (DAAD), University of Stuttgart, Germany, 1995; Member, (Associate), ICTP, Trieste, Italy, 1987-1996; Member, London Mathematical Society; Member, Acoustical Society of America; Member, All Pakistan Mathematical Association; Member, Punjab Mathematical Society.

RESEARCH AREA:
Mathematics


Ashraf, M.

FELLOW, ELECTED 2006

Born in Jhang City, Pakistan,
on 1th Nov, 1952

Meritorious Professor of Entomology
University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-41) 9200161-2909,
(92-41) 9201265 (Res)
Fax: (92-41) 9201083
E-mail: drashfaqti@yahoo.com

EDUCATION:
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan: B.Sc., 1972, M.Sc., 1975, Ph.D., 1985; University of the Punjab: L.L.B., 1995.

POSITIONS HELD:
University of Agriculture Faisalabad: Dean Faculty of Agriculture 2003-2006; Chairman, Department of Agri. Entomology, 2002-2004; Principal Officer (Student Affairs), 2003-2004, Principal Officer (Eng. Cnst.), 2002-2004; Hall Warden, 1999-2004; Head, University Library, 1997-2002; Director Student Affairs, 1991-1995; Acting Vice Chancellor from time to time.

AWARDS:
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 2003; Best University Teacher Award, 2002 by HEC, Islamabad; National Education Award, 2002 by P.E.F., Islamabad; “Star Man in Agriculture” by the South Asia Publications, 1999; “Role of Honour” by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
President, Entomological Society of Pakistan, 2002 to date; Member: Advanced Studies & Research Board, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi; Programme Advisory Committee in Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha; Research Advisory Committee (RAC), PARC, Islamabad; Advisory Committee “Zari Digest”; Advisory Committee, Monthly Professional Times, 2004; Editorial Board, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences; Secretary, Alumni Association, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 2003-2006, Chairman, Inter-University Course Curriculum Development Committee, Punjab; Managing Editor: “Kishat-e-Nau”, University Magazine, 1991-1995.

RESEARCH AREA:
Integrated Pest Management with Special Reference to Biological Control; Stored Grain and Stored Product Acarology, Sericulture (Silkworm Rearing); Published 10 Books.


Ashraf, M.

FELLOW, ELECTED 2000

Born in Faisalabad, Pakistan,
on 15th July 1953

Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-41) 9200161-70Ext. 3306, 9200312, 2631994Mob. +92-300-6677472
Fax: (92-41) 9200764
E-mail: ashrafm@fsd.paknet.com.pk  ashrafbot@yahoo.com
 

EDUCATION:
University of the Punjab, Pakistan: B.Sc., 1973; University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan: M.Sc., 1980; University of Liverpool, UK: Ph.D., 1986; Post-doc. 1986; University of Arizona, USA: Post-doc., 1993-94.

POSITIONS HELD:
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad: Professor and Chairman, Botany Department, 2002 to date, Associate Professor, 1999-2002; Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan: Associate Professor, Botany Department, 1997-1999; Assistant Professor, Botany Department, 1989-1997; Lecturer, Botany Department, 1986-1989; Demonstrator, Botany Department, University of Liverpool, 1985-1986.

AWARDS:
HEC Distinguished National Professor, 2005; Honorary Scientist for Rural Development Administration (for the period 1st July 2005 to 30 June 2008), Government of the Republic of Korea; Dr. Agha G.D. Ahmad Medal, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 2003; Best Teacher Award, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, 2002; Presidential Civil Award, Pride of Performance, 2000; Presidential Award, Izaz-e-Fazeelat, 1997; Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1997; First Award in Biology (Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/-), National Book Foundation, Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan, 1994; Fulbright Research Award, U.S Educational Foundation, 1993/94; A Cash Prize of Rs. 15000/- (2nd Prize) in Biology, National Book Council, Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan, 1992; Salam Prize in Science (Biology), 1992; Gold Medal (Biology, under 40), Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1990; Golden Star, National Farm Guide Council (Hamdard Foundation), Pakistan, 1988; Medal on Ist position in M.Sc., University of Agriculture, Pakistan,1980.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow, The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), Trieste, Italy (2003); Member, HEC National Core Group in Life Sciences; Member, Pakistan Botanical Society; Member, Society for the Advancement of Science in Pakistan; Member, HEC National Curriculum Committee, 1998 to date.

RESEARCH AREA:
Stress Biology


Aslam, M.


FELLOW, ELECTED 1974

Born in Gurdaspur, British India,
on 1st February 1924.

A-23, City Homes, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, 13-D/II, Karachi-75300, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-21) 2577709-10
4983297, 4964339

EDUCATION:
Bombay University, India: B.Sc., 1943, M.Sc., 1946; West Coast University, USA: Diploma in Plastic Technology, 1950; University of Southern California, USA: B.E. (Chemical), 1951;

POSITIONS HELD:
Technological and Industrial Consultant, 1984 to date; Chairman, Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), 1980-1984; Member (Technical), PCSIR, 1976-1980, Director, PCSIR, Karachi, 1972-1976; Director, PCSIR, Lahore, 1966-1972; Principal Research Officer, Senior Research Officer and Research Officer, PCSIR, 1954-1966.

AWARDS:
Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1974; Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow, Royal Institute of Chemistry (FRIC), London, 1965

RESEARCH AREA:
Organic Chemistry and Plastic Technology


Atta-ur-Rahman


FELLOW, ELECTED 1982

Born in Delhi, British India,
on 22nd September 1942.

Chairman,
Higher Education Commission (Federal Minister)
H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Phone: (92-51) 9290130 (92-51) 9040107
Fax: (92-51) 9290128
E-mail: chairman@hec.gov.pk

EDUCATION:
Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan: B.Sc. (Hon's), 1963, M.Sc. 1964; Cambridge University, UK: Ph.D. 1968, Sc.D. 1987.

POSITIONS HELD:
Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC)(Federal Minister), 2002 to date; Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Govt. of Pakistan, 1999 to 2002; Coordinator General, Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), Ministerial Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), 1996 to date; Director, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 1990 to date; President, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 2003-2006; President, The Network of Academies of Science in Countries of the Organization of Islamic Conference (NASIC), 2004 to date; Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Federal Minister (in-charge), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of Pakistan, July 2003 to September 2004; Federal Minister (in-charge), Ministry of Education, June 2002 to October 2002; University of Karachi: Professor, 1981 to date; Co-Director, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, 1977-1981; Associate Professor, Postgraduate Institute of Chemistry, 1974-1981; Assistant Professor, 1969-1974; Lecturer, 1964-1969; Visiting Fellow, German Academy Exchange Service (DAAD), University of Tubingen, Germany, 1979.

AWARDS:
UNESCO Prize (Budapest, Hungary), 1999; Nishan-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 2002 ; Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 1997; Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 1991; Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Govt. of Pakistan, 1983; TWAS Award, The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), 1999; First Prize, Federation of Asian Chemical Society, Japan, 1997; Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1977, 1984, 1996; Khwarizmi Prize, Govt. of Iran, 1993; Islamic Organization Prize, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, 1988; Scientist of the Year Award and Prize of Rs. 0.2 million, Govt. of Pakistan 1987; FPCCI Prize for Technology Innovation, Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, 1985; Gold Medal, Govt. of Kuwait, First World Conference on Islamic Medicine, 1980; First Prize for a book on Spectroscopy, Pakistan National Book Council, Govt. of Pakistan; Baba-i-Urdu Award, Baba-i-Urdu Research Center, Karachi,1994.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow: The Royal Society (UK), 2006; Kings College, Cambridge University, 1969-1973; Royal Society of Chemistry, London, 1981; The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), 1985; Islamic Academy of Sciences, 1988; President, Chemical Society of Pakistan 1992; Vice President of Pakistan Academy of Sciences 1997-2001; Chairman, Working Group on Science & Technology to prepare the 9th 5-Year plan (1998-2003), Govt. of Pakistan; Scientific Advisor to CIBA Foundation, London 1995. Member National Commission for Science and Technology 1985 to date; Member, Steering Committee for Establishment of Chemistry Center in Trieste, Italy; Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Islamic Sciences (Turkey, 1991); Khimiya Prirodnynkh Soedinchii (1992), Spectroscopy (an International Journal, 1996), Journal of Asian Natural Products Research (1998), Fitoterapia (1999); Member, Advisory Board, Journal of Pharmacy of Istanbul University (Turkey, 1998); Member, American Chemical Society USA, American Society of Pharmacognosy, Swiss Chemical Society, New York Academy of Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences, Academy of Natural Sciences, Republic of Uzbekistan; Member of Governing Bodies/Selection Boards/Boards of Trustees/Executive Boards/ of several national and international Universities and R&D Organization.

RESEARCH AREA:
Organic Chemistry and Phytochemistry with special contributions in areas of novel natural products and their clinical applications, modern NMR spectroscopic techniques for discovery/synthesis/characterization of bioactive medicinal substances from plants and animals, determination of absolute configuration of a variety of organic molecules by circular dichroism studies; published 51 internationally acclaimed books in frontier areas of organic chemistry and natural products chemistry including NMR Spectroscopy; played a leading role in establishing the prestigious and world-recognized H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry at Karachi University.


Ataur Rahman, Mohammad

FELLOW, ELECTED 1980

Born in British India,
on 24th June 1929.

International Center for Chemical Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

H. No. D-5, KDA Scheme No. 1,
Karachi-75350
Phone: (Off) 111 222 292 Ext. 156,
(Res) (92- 21) 452 1010
Fax: (92-21) 4519018
E-mail: mrahman@iccs.edu

EDUCATION:
Govt. College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan: B.Sc., 1951, M.Sc. (Hon's), 1952; London University, UK: Ph.D. (Biochemistry), 1960.

POSITIONS HELD:
Professor of Biochemistry, International Center for Chemical Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Current; Head of Department of Biochemistry and Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi; Professor and Chairman, Department of Biochemistry and Coordinator, Basic Medical Science Institute; Principal, School of Medical Technology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi; Visiting Professor/Scientist in UK, Sweden and Japan;

AWARDS:
Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Govt of Pakistan, 2006; Certificate of Achievement of USAID, Karachi; Gold Medal, Pakistan Academy of Sciences; Visiting Scientist Awards of WHO, The Royal Society, London and Japan Society for Promotion of Science; Prize for Meritorious Services in Research, Govt. of Pakistan; President of Pakistan Award of Pride of Performance in Medicine; D.Sc. (h.c.), International University, Sri Lanka.

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow: The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS); National Academy of Medical Sciences, Pakistan; International College of Nutrition, Japan; International Union of Nutritional Sciences, USA; Hon. Fellow of Pakistan Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists; Member: Emeritus, Biochemical Society, U.K.; Rector’s Advisory Committee, United Nations University, Tokyo; Education Committee, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Expert Advisor for Appointment of Faculty Members in the Universities of Pakistan; Hon. Member, Nutrition Society, U.K.

RESEARCH AREA:
Nutrition and Malnutrition; Biochemistry of Cataract Formation, Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications, Urolithiasis, Glycoproteins and Trace Elements in Health and Disease.
 

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