Mr. Asif Safdar (MPhil RIU, Islamabad)

Lecturer

asif.safdar@cust.edu.pk

+92-51-111-555-666

PROFILE SUMMARY

Mr. Asif has completed the Pharm.D. Degree from Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2018. He worked at different positions including intern Jr. Lecturer and Intern Hospital Pharmacist. Mr. Asif has broad research interests in the areas of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy. During his studies, he remained President of Riphah Social and Cultural Society, which shows his dedication to work and leadership qualities. He has showed a good academic record and availed Dean’s merit scholarship during his studies. He has participated in different research and extra-curricular activities. He is interested in pursuing a career in academics, seeking a challenging position to utilize his skills and abilities in the field of Education that offers a professional growth while being resourceful and innovative.

QUALIFICATION
MPhil	Pharmaceutics	Riphah International University, Islamabad	2021
Pharm.D	Pharmaceutical Science	Riphah International University, Islamabad	2018

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer	Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad	Since – January 2022
Associate Lecturer	Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad	March 2021 – December 2021
Junior Lecturer	Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad	October 2018 – February 2021
Intern Junior Lecturer	Riphah International University, Islamabad	August 2018 – November 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern Hospital Pharmacist	Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi	July 2016 – August 2016

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member	Punjab Pharmacy Council, Lahore, Pakistan

HONORS & AWARDS
1.	Availed Dean’s List scholarship in 4 out of 10 semesters.
2.	Certified acknowledgment for participating in FIRST Pharmaceutical Marketing Expo on April 17, 2018, At Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
3.	Shield Awarded for recognition of services as Student President of RIPS Social and Cultural Society.

RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS

Cancer research
Drug delivery
Dosage form designing
Clinical research
Drug prescribing and regimen designing.

BOOK CHAPTERS AUTHORED

S. Bashir, A. Safdar. Coriander Seeds: Ethno-medicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile. In Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs – Latest Laboratory, Preclinical and Clinical Studies, Atta-ur-Rahman, M. I. Chaudhary and S. Yousuf (eds), Bentham-Science Publishers, Pte. Ltd. Singapore, 2020. pp. 39-64.

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