Darakhshan J. Haleem

M.Sc and M.Phil (Biochemistry), University of Karachi; PhD (Neurochemistry), Institute of Neurology, London University.

Dean Faculty of Science, University of Karachi, 2008 and 2010-2012 Chairperson Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, 2005-2008 Coordinator (Natural Science), University of Karachi, 2001-2012 Meritorious Professor (Biochemistry), University of Karachi, 2012 Professor (Biochemistry), University of Karachi, 1993-2012 Assistant Professor (Biochemistry) University of Karachi, 1980-1993 Founding Chairperson (Biochemistry), Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology.

Identified as Top 2% scientists worldwide by Stanford University 2020-2024; awarded RPA by PCST, 2001- 2012; Life Time Achievement Award by Star Women Foundation, 2007; Ezaz-e-Fazeelat Presidential Award of Pakistan, 1999; Nishan-e-Azmat Danish by University of Karachi, 1997; Star Woman by Star Women Foundation, 1997; Open Gold Medal by PAS, 1996; DSc, International University for Complementary Medicine, Sri Lanka, 1996; Nishane-Zafar by University of Karachi, 1996; Young Scientist Award, ISTRY, Japan, 1991; COT Scholarship by Govt of Pakistan, 1986-1988; ORS Award, London, 1986-1988.

Elected as a Fellow of Industry Academy within the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance in March 2024, Life Member, Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Life Member, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Society; Life Member, International Brain Research Organization; Member Editorial Board of many international journals of Neurosciences; Member, Board of Faculty, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi; Member Board Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), SUHAIL University.

Neurochemistry and Neuropharmacology of Drug Addiction, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Obesity Anorexia Nervosa and Pain.