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.
| 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 |
| Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Ramsha Saleem, Syeda Satwat Batool, Shahzad Rasheed, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Umer Younas, Muhammad Summer, Maira Liaqat (2025). "Electrochemical reduction of CO2 to liquid products: Factors influencing production and selectivity." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 128 , 800-832. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.077 | Impact Factor: 8.1 [Link] | |
| Syeda Satwat Batool, Ramsha Saleem, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Muhammad Summer (2024). "Enhancing photocatalytic performance of zirconia-based nanoparticles: A comprehensive review of factors, doping strategies, and mechanisms." Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 178 , 108419. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108419 | Impact Factor: 4.2 [Link] | |
| Maira Liaqat, Abdul Basit, Tahir Iqbal, Sumera Afsheen, Iqra Maryam, Ayesha Younas, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Nabil Al-Zaqri, Ismail Warad (2024). "Investigate the effect of ZnO/Bi2O3 nanocomposite: a synergistic versatile approach for biomedical and environmental applications." Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 681 , 132773. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.132773 | Impact Factor: 5.4 [Link] | |
| Amna Shafique, Ramsha Saleem, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Maira Liaqat, Tousif Hussain, Muhammad Summer, Shahzad Sharif (2024). "Metal-organic frameworks as heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 cycloaddition: a promising strategy for CO2 mitigation and utilization." Materials Today Chemistry, 41 , 102296. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2024.102296 | Impact Factor: 6.7 [Link] | |
| Zarfishan Zulfiqar, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Muhammad Summer, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Shahzad Rasheed, Behram Shehzad, Fatima Kabir, Saira Ishaq (2024). "Plant-mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, biological applications, and toxicological considerations: a review." Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 57 , 103121. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103121 | Impact Factor: 4 [Link] | |
| Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Hoorish Qamar, Ayesha Hameed, Aqmar ur Rehman, Muhammad Pervaiz, Zohaib Saeed, Aqib Adnan, Ayoub Rashid Ch (2022). "Biological and photocatalytic degradation of Congo red, a diazo sulfonated substituted dye: A review." Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 233 (11), 468. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05935-9 | Impact Factor: 3 [Link] |
| Ramsha Saleem, Mehwish Khalid, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Raja Shahid Ashraf, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Maira Liaqat, Shahzad Rasheed, Muhammad Summer (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 | |
| Amna Shafique, Ramsha Saleem, Raja Shahid Ashraf, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Muhammad Summer (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 | |
| Syeda Satwat Batool, Ramsha Saleem, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Raja Shahid Ashraf, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Maira Liaqat, Shehzad Rasheed (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 | |
| Mushkbar Zahra, Muhammad Pervaiz, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Imran, Umair Afzal, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Umer Younas (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 | |
| Marwa Rahat, Saira Asghar, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Rana Rashad Mahmood Khan, Umer Younas (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 |
| Mian Muhammad Abubakar (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Rational Design of Functional Catalysts for CO₂ Activation and Sustainable Utilization" (In Progress) | |
| Ammara Gull (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Development of Catalytic Materials for CO₂ Activation and Valorization" (In Progress) | |
| Nukhbah Batool (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Nanocomposite Modified Glucometer Strips for Glucose Sensing" (In Progress) | |
| Muqaddas Fatima Mumtaz (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Synthesis of Co/Cu/CNFs for Immunosensing applications" (In Progress) | |
| Khan Muhammad Watto (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Synthesis and Biomedical Applications of Triazole-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks" (In Progress) | |
| Nimra Riaz (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ecofriendly Starch Paper for Optical Biosensing Applications" (In Progress) |
