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Prof. Dr. Aziz ur Rehman

Prof. Dr. Aziz ur Rehman

Professor / Director
Department: Chemistry
Email: rehman@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Organic and medicinal chemistry
Synthesis of new heterocyclic compounds
Study of biologically active molecules
Enzyme inhibition and antibacterial
Office Location: Govt College University, Anarkali Bazaar Lahore, 54000
Contact Number: +92(300)2697982
Personal Website : https://gcu.edu.pk/faculty-profile.php?id=52
Biography

I am Prof. Dr. Aziz ur Rehman, serving as the Director/Chairperson of the Institute of Chemical Sciences & Department of Chemistry. With many years of experience in teaching and research, I have dedicated my career to strengthening chemical education and supporting the academic growth of my students. I have supervised numerous research projects and guided many M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars in their studies. My work focuses on helping students understand chemistry in both theory and practice, while also encouraging them to develop strong research skills. As the head of the department, I am responsible for managing academic activities, supporting faculty and students, and improving the overall quality of education and research. Through my teaching, leadership, and commitment to science, I strive to contribute to the advancement of chemical sciences and to inspire the next generation of researchers.

Education
2006  PhD in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry, HEJ Research Institute Of Chemical And Biological Sciences Karachi-Pakistan
2000  Masters in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry, IUB Bahawalpur-Pakistan
1998  BA/BSc(Hons) in Chemistry, Botany & Zoology, IUB Bahawalpur-Pakistan

Teaching Areas

Organic chemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Heterocyclic chemistry
Spectroscopic techniques
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Sep 2007 Continue Professor GC University, Lahore

Journal Papers

Riaz, N., Anis, I., Malik, A., Ahmed, Z., Aziz-ur-rehman, Muhammad, P., Nawaz, SA., and Choudhary, MI., (2003). "Paeonins A and B, Lipoxygenase Inhibiting Monoterpene Galactosides from Paeonia emodi." Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 51 (3), 252-254. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1248/cpb.51.252 | Impact Factor: 1.284 [Link]
Rehman, AU., Riaz, N., Ahmad, H., Ahmed Z., and Malik A., (2003). "Phytochemical studies on Periploca aphylla." Journal of chemical society of Pakistan, 25 (3), 257-259. | Impact Factor: 0.6 [Link]