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Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan

Dr. Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan

Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Synthesis and application of MOFs and nanocomposites for catalysis: CO₂ reduction, electro/photocatalysis, Bio/nanosensors, pollutant degradation
Office Location: Water Research Lab, Department of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Biography

Dr. Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan completed his PhD in Chemistry from Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan, in 2021. His research focuses mainly on the synthesis, stability, and characterization of catalytic materials, including Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and nanocomposites for CO₂ reduction, pollutant degradation, sensors, and photo/electrocatalysis. He has published in reputable peer-reviewed journals and collaborated with academic and industrial partners on various projects. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Education

  • PhD in Chemistry, Department Of Chemistry Government College University Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 2021
  • MS/MPhil in Chemistry, Department Of Chemistry Government College University Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 2015

Teaching Areas

Nanochemistry
Fuel Chemistry
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Electrochemistry

Experience

From To Designation Firm/Institution
Oct 2021 Continue Assistant Professor Department Of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
Sep 2021 Oct 2021 Lecturer Department Of Chemistry, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan
Jan 2016 Aug 2021 Lecturer Higher Education Department, Government Of The Punjab

Journal Papers

  • Gohar, S., Nawaz, M. H., Raza, R., Kotagiri, Y. G., Zhang, Q., Ajab, H., Khan, R. R. M., Hayat, A. (2026). "3D-printed perovskite flowers on textile: a functional scaffold for aptamer based point-of-care breast cancer diagnostics." Microchimica Acta , Vol. 193 (8) , pp. 565. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-026-08282-2 | Impact Factor: 5.4 [Link]
  • Khan, R. R. M., Zaidi, S., Shafique, A., Pervaiz, M., Saeed, Z., Summer, M., Mahmoud, E. R. I., Hayat, A., Younas, U. (2026). "Biosensors for Uric Acid Detection: Design Principles, Materials, Microfluidics, and Analytical Strategies." ChemistrySelect , Vol. 11 (32) . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.74225Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | Impact Factor: 2.3 [Link]
  • Mehak, Z., Khan, R. R. M., Pervaiz, M., Saeed, Z., Summer, M., Younas, U., Hayat, A. (2026). "Emerging Synthesis Methods and Applications of Graphitic Carbon Nitride (GCN) Nanostructures in Fluorescent Sensing: Structure, Doping, Environmental and Biosensing Perspectives." Synthetic Metals , Vol. 319 , pp. 118166. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.synthmet.2026.118166 | Impact Factor: 4.6 [Link]
  • Khan, R. R. M., Saleem, R., Batool, S. S., Rasheed, S., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Younas, U., Summer, M., Liaqat, M. (2025). "Electrochemical reduction of CO2 to liquid products: Factors influencing production and selectivity." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , Vol. 128 , pp. 800-832. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.077 | Impact Factor: 8.1 [Link]
  • Batool, S. S., Saleem, R., Khan, R. R. M., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Summer, M. (2024). "Enhancing photocatalytic performance of zirconia-based nanoparticles: A comprehensive review of factors, doping strategies, and mechanisms." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing , Vol. 178 , pp. 108419. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108419 | Impact Factor: 4.2 [Link]
  • Shafique, A., Saleem, R., Khan, R. R. M., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Liaqat, M., Hussain, T., Summer, M., Sharif, S. (2024). "Metal-organic frameworks as heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 cycloaddition: a promising strategy for CO2 mitigation and utilization." Materials Today Chemistry , Vol. 41 , pp. 102296. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2024.102296 | Impact Factor: 6.7 [Link]
  • Zulfiqar, Z., Khan, R. R. M., Summer, M., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Rasheed, S., Shehzad, B., Kabir, F., Ishaq, S. (2024). "Plant-mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, biological applications, and toxicological considerations: a review." Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology , Vol. 57 , pp. 103121. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103121 | Impact Factor: 4 [Link]
  • Khan, R. R. M., Qamar, H., Hameed, A., Rehman, A., Pervaiz, M., Saeed, Z., Adnan, A., Ch, A. R. (2022). "Biological and photocatalytic degradation of Congo red, a diazo sulfonated substituted dye: A review." Water, Air, & Soil Pollution , Vol. 233 (11) , pp. 468. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05935-9 | Impact Factor: 3 [Link]

Book Chapters

  • Shafique, A., Saleem, R., Khan, R.R.M., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Younas, U., Sadiqa, A. and Liaqat, M. (2026). Applications of carbon nanomaterials in biomedicine and environmental , Chapter #26. In Industrial Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials (pp.683-707). Inamuddin, Jorddy Neves Cruz and Narcis Duteanu Elsevier. ISBN: 9780443334733
  • Saleem, R., Khalid, M., Khan, R. R. M., Ashraf, R. S., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Liaqat, M., Rasheed, S., Summer, M. (2025). Advances in Fuel Cell Testing and Diagnostic Characterizing Materials and Systems , Chapter #14. In Sustainable Materials for Fuel Cell Technologies (pp.379-394). Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi, Jorddy Neves Cruz John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. ISBN: 9781394247806
  • Shafique, A., Saleem, R., Ashraf, R. S., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Khan, R. R. M., Summer, M. (2025). Materials for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) Advancements in Catalysts and Membranes , Chapter #13. In Sustainable Materials for Fuel Cell Technologies (pp.349-378). Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi, Jorddy Neves Cruz John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. ISBN: 9781394247806
  • Batool, S. S., Saleem, R., Khan, R. R. M., Ashraf, R. S., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Liaqat, M., Rasheed, S. (2025). Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFCs) Materials and Electrolyte Technologies , Chapter #15. In Sustainable Materials for Fuel Cell Technologies (pp.395-420). Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi, Jorddy Neves Cruz John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. ISBN: 9781394247806
  • Zahra, M., Pervaiz, M., Saeed, Z., Imran, M., Afzal, U., Khan, R. R. M., Younas, U. (2025). Preparation Method of Edible Film and Coating: University Laboratories and Industry , Chapter #5. In Edible Film and Coatings (pp.86-104). Jian Ju, Fangyuan Zhao CRC Press. ISBN: 9781032622354
  • Rahat, M., Asghar, S., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M., Khan, R. R. M., Younas, U. (2025). Prospective of zinc oxide in skin care protection , Chapter #5. In Nanotechnology in Cosmeceuticals (pp.67-87). Chin Wei Lai, Paul Thomas Academic Press. ISBN: 9780443301841

Thesis/Research Supervisions

  • Ammara Gull (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Development of Catalytic Materials for CO₂ Activation and Valorization" (In Progress)
  • Khan Muhammad Watto (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Synthesis and Biomedical Applications of Triazole-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks" (In Progress)
  • Mian Muhammad Abubakar (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Rational Design of Functional Catalysts for CO₂ Activation and Sustainable Utilization" (In Progress)
  • Muqaddas Fatima Mumtaz (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Synthesis of Co/Cu/CNFs for Immunosensing applications" (In Progress)
  • Nimra Riaz (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ecofriendly Starch Paper for Optical Biosensing Applications" (In Progress)
  • Nukhbah Batool (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Nanocomposite Modified Glucometer Strips for Glucose Sensing" (In Progress)