CURRICULUM VITAE OF
DR. ANEELA KARIM
AREAS OF INTEREST
 General Synthetic Organic Chemistry
 Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
OBJECTIVE: To become a part of work force in which my knowledge and abilities can
contribute effectively and efficiently towards the betterment of the overall organization
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Father’s name:
Date of birth:
Religion:
Nationality:
N. I. C. No:
Domicile:
Residential address:
Telephone No:
Cell no:
E-mail address:
Syed Shafayat Karim
27th July 1980
Islam
Pakistani
42000-0490696-2
Karachi (Sindh)
A-1, Habib Square, Block “J”, North Nazimabad, Karachi
021-36624136
0345-2186008
chemistaneela@yahoo.com
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
Year Degree / Certificate
Name of Institution
2012
Dept. of Chemistry
University of Karachi
PhD
Division / Grade
Degree Award
2007
PGD (Statistics)
Dept. of Statistics
University of Karachi
“First” division
2005
M.Sc. (Organic)
Dept. of Chemistry
Federal Urdu University
“First” division
2002
B. Sc (Pass)
Govt. Degree College
Stadium Road
“Second” division
2000
F. Sc
Govt. Degree college
“Second” division
Gulshan-e-Iqbal
1998
S.S.C
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Sec. School
“First” division
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Present Positions: Postdoctoral Fellow under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Khalid. M.
Khan, H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and
Biological Sciences, University of Karachi September, 2012- Present

Working as a Research Associate on the project funded by Pakistan Academy of
Sciences (PAS) entitled Biology-Oriented Parallel Synthesis (BIOPS): Synthetic
Transformation on Nitromidazoles in search of better Therapeutic Agents
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

One year of teaching experience as a Lecturer (Chemistry) at NCR College

One year of teaching experience as a Lecturer (Chemistry) in IISAR Foundation
School and College
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

PhD. THESIS on the topic Synthesis of Thiazoles and Benzoxazoles derivatives and
analogs in search of their biological activities under the supervision of Dr. Sumayya
Saied, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi and Co.
Supervision of Professor Dr. Khalid M. KhanS.I,T.I H. E. J Research Institute of
Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical Sciences University of Karachi.

M.Sc. THESIS on the topic Modified methods for the preparation of vinegar from
natural sources under the supervision of Dr. Abdul Majeed Khan, Assistant Professor,
Department of Chemistry, Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences and Technology
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, Karachi.
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
2 Years of working experience as a Research Assistant in HEC funded project entitled
“Evaluation of Disinfection by-products (DBP’s) and mutagen level and their
formation potential associated health risk in the various sources of drinking water of
Karachi” from 16th May 2006 – 15th May 2008
LIST OF RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
 Aneela Karim, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Nida Ambreen, Aneela Karim, Sumayya
Saied, Afroz Amyn, Aqeel Ahmed and Shahnaz Perveen, Schiff Bases of Thiazole as
Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents, J. Pharmacy Research 2012, 5(3), pp 651-656.
 Aneela Karim, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Sumayya Saied, Nida Ambreen, Mohammad
Saleem, Afroz Amyn, Aqeel Ahmed and Mohammad Iqbal Choudhary, Synthesis,
antioxidant and Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitory potential of Schiff bases of J.
Pharmacy Research 2012, 5(3), pp 661-663.
 Aneela Karim, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Sumayya Saied, Nida Ambreen, Saima
Rasheed and Mohammad Iqbal Choudhary, Synthesis of benzoxazoles derivatives:
antiglycation activity J. Pharmacy Research 2012, 5(3), pp 664-665.
● Aneela Karim and Abdul Majeed Khan, Process of Vinegar Production and the Effects
of Preservatives, Intl. Chem. Pharm. Med. J. 2006, 3(2), pp.229-232.
● Aneela Karim, Zahida Karim, Majid Mumtaz and Azhar Siddique, Simultaneous
determination of Common Inorganic Anions in water samples by Ion Chromatograph,
J. Basic and Applied Sciences, 2008, 4(2), pp. 63-66.
● Aneela Karim, Zahida Karim, Majid Mumtaz, Azhar Siddique, Uroosa Zafar and Sadaf
Anwer, Determination of Lead in water by preconcentration technique using
Ammonium Pyrollidine Dithiocarbamate and Dithizone, J. Saudi Chem. Soc., 2008,
12(4), pp. 463-468.
PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS
 Aneela Karim, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Sumayya Saied, Nida Ambreen, Ajmal Khan,
Shahnaz Perveen and M. Iqbal Choudhary, Schiff Bases of Thiazoles: New Ureases
inhibitors; Synthesis and their structure-activity relationships, (In progress)
 Aneela Karim, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Sumayya Saied, Nida Ambreen, Xyla
Rustamova, Shagufta, Shahnaz Perveen and M. Iqbal Choudhary, β-Glucouoronidase
Inhibitory and Docking Studies of Thiazole Schiff Bases, (In progress)
 Aneela Karim, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Nida Ambreen, Aneela Karim, Sumayya
Saied, Afroz Amyn, Aqeel Ahmed
and Shahnaz Perveen, Synthesis and in vitro
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Benzoxazole Derivatives (In progress)
POSTER PRESENTATION:

Participated in the Poster Competition on 13th International Symposium on “Natural
Product Chemistry” Organized by International Centre for Chemical and Biological
Sciences (H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry University of Karachi, September 2225, 2012.

Participated in the Poster presentation on 1st International Conference of Chemistry
and its role in Science (ICCRS-1)  Organized by Jinnah University for Women from
3rd – 5th January 2011.

Participated in the Poster Competition on Chemistry Day-Exhibition Organized by
H. E. J Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical Sciences
University of Karachi. 5th September 2004.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

Participated in “Intel Teach Program Enhancement Workshop” Organized by Intel
Held on 22nd September 2010.

Participated in the Workshop on “Exploring Ways to Conserve Energy for Sustainable
Tomorrow” Organized by Science Association of Pakistan (SAP) Held on 25th
September 2010.
CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR ATTENDED:

13th International Symposium on “Natural Product Chemistry” Organized by
International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H.E.J Research Institute
of Chemistry University of Karachi, September 22-25, 2012.

PAK-US Workshop on Applications of Nanotechnology, Organized by International
Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, H. E. J. Research Institute of
Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan May 29-30, 2012.

11th International Symposium on “Natural Product Chemistry” Organized by
International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H.E.J Research Institute
of Chemistry, Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research),
University of Karachi, 29th October - 1stNovember, 2008.

35th All Pakistan Science Conference held at International Centre for Chemical and
Biological Sciences / L.E.J- University of Karachi Organized under the auspices of
University of Karachi, Pakistan Association for Advancement of Sciences (PAAS) and
Pakistan Society for Microbiology, December 20-23, 2008.

International
Conference
on
“Environmental
Horizons”
Organized
by
Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi & International Centre for Chemical
Sciences, University of Karachi, December 19-21, 2005.
MEMBERSHIP:

Life time membership of Chemical Society of Pakistan

Membership of National Academy of Young Scientist (NAYS) Pakistan
INSTRUMENTS USED:
● Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
● Flame photometer
● UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
● Gas Chromatograph
● Microwave synthesizer
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Proficient in the use of Application software like
 MINITAB
●
Chem Sketch
●
ACD Labs