Biography of Mr. Abrar Mohammad Sayaf: A Distinguished Chemist and Researcher in Drug Design and Natural Product Synthesis 🔬🌍
Mr. Abrar Mohammad Sayaf is a highly accomplished chemist and researcher currently affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. His diverse academic and professional background spans several prestigious institutions, reflecting his profound expertise in both theoretical and applied chemistry.
Academic Background 📚
- Ph.D. in Progress: School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2022-Present)
- M.Ed. (1st Division): Alama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2016-2019)
- B.Ed. (1st Division): Alama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2012-2014)
- M.Sc. in Chemistry (University Distinction): University of Swat, Pakistan (2011-2013)
- B.Sc. (1st Division): University of Malakand, Pakistan (2009-2011)
Professional Experience 🏢
- Research Fellow: Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford (January 2024-Present)
- Lecturer in Chemistry: University of Swat, Pakistan (2014-2020)
- Product Development Analyst: Shaheen Pharmaceuticals, Mingora, Swat (2020-2022)
- Director and Lecturer in Chemistry: Quantum Academia, Mingora, Swat (2012-2020)
Research Interests and Projects 🔍
- Current Research: Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain 2 (PHD2) Inhibitors at the University of Oxford, funded by the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
- Previous Projects: Biological synthesis of Pd nanoparticles, catalysis in Suzuki cross-coupling reactions, and isolation of natural products from Delphinium roylei and Debregeasia salicifolia
Skills and Expertise 🧪
- Computational Chemistry: Molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, network pharmacology, protein-protein docking, computational vaccine designing, and drug pharmacokinetics/ADMET analysis
- Organic Synthesis: Amide synthesis, Schiff bases, carbon-carbon coupling
- Natural Product Chemistry: Isolation and characterization
- Analytical Techniques: Chromatography, NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, protein crystallization, and alpha screening (IC50 calculation)
Research Collaborations 🤝
- Schofield Group, University of Oxford, England: Prolyl hydroxylase domains (PHDs) inhibition
- Qatar University, Doha, Qatar: In silico drug discovery for infectious diseases
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China: In silico drug discovery for viral diseases
- Hunan University of Science and Technology, China: In silico drug discovery for viral diseases
- Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Turkey: Inhibition of carbonic anhydrases
- University of Swat, Pakistan: In silico drug discovery for cancer treatment
Achievements and Honors 🏆
- Research Assistance: School of Chemical Sciences, USM, Malaysia (2022-Present)
- International Summer School Scholarship: University of A Coruña, Spain (2020)
- University Position Holder: M.Sc. Chemistry at University of Swat (2013)
- Various Academic Awards: Including speech competitions, talent certificates, and scholarships