Dr. Najma Memon       
( Phone +92 22 9213429 Ext = 321
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E-mail memonn@ceacsu.edu.pk
najmamemon@gmail.com
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Career Resume


EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Mar 2012 - till date Associate Professor,
National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
 
July 2006 - Mar 2012 Assistant Professor,
National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
 
Nov 2000 - July 2006 Research Officer / Lecturer
National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.


QUALIFICATION:		  

Dec 2006 - Jan 2008
 
Post Doctorate
 Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC-USA .

2005
Ph.D.
National Centre of Excellence in analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
 

MEMBERSHIP:
 
  • Member, AOAC-International.
     
  • Affiliated Member International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
     
  • Associate Secretary, CSP (Sindh Chapter) since November 2006.
     
  • Member Chemical Society of Pakistan (CSP).
     

 

  

Awards and Honours:

 

  1. Post Doc, Fellowship by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan @ Wake Forest University NC - USA for one Year.
     

  2. Analytical Skills Development Course”, OPCW, Europe. 29 may-12 June 2009, Helsinki, Finland.

 

 

Projects

 

  1. Shahabuddin Memon and Najma Memon “Synthesis of macrocyclic chelating agents for removal and pre-concentration of perchlorates” NCE in Analytical Chemistry (Rs. 0.6 million) 2010. No. NCEAC/246/2010.
     

  2. Najma Memon, “Grant for maintenance of Scientific Equipments” , Purchase of HPLC detector, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (Rs. 0.705 million) 2011.No.5-1(11)MSE/R&D/HEC/2010.
     

  3. Najma Memon, “Detoxification/degradation of organic pollutants using enzyme immobilized organogel silica hardened nano-composites”, Pakistan Science Foundation, (Rs. 1.2519 million), 2011. No.PSF/Res./S-SU/Chem (437).

  
   

Student


Research Work  Supervised, Completed And  Degrees Awarded  By   University Of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan  under my Supervision.

  1. Kamran A. Abro "Optimization of Silica based monolithic columns for liquid chromatography in selected pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis ".
     

  2. Hafiz Ayaz A. Memon "Development of Analytical methods for determination of Phenolic compounds in plant material.".
     

  3. Rubina Soomro "Utilization of Bis(Salicyladehyde) orthphenyldiamine and its derivaties for the spectrophotometric and electrophoretic determination of selected metal ions".
     

  4. Zulfiqar Ali Tagar, "Synthesis, characterization and applications metal nanoparticales".
     

  5. TAHIRA QURESHI "Hospital wastewater screening for pharmaceutical compounds and their removal by Solid-Phase extraction".
     

  6. RABEL SOOMRO "Detoxification/ degradation of organic pollutants using enzyme immobilized organogel-silica nano-composites".
     

  7. HUMA SHAIKH "Monitoring trace organic contaminants from urban waste water and utilization of moleculary imprinted polymers for their removal".
     

  8. ASIF ALI BHATTI "Synthesis of calix[4]arene based receptors for the removal of anions from aqueous media".
     

  9. SIBGHATULLAH MEMON "Synthesis of sorbent material for the removal of persistent organic pollutants POPs) from water".
     

  10. ASIF ALI JAMALI "Impact of tradional processing on pesticide residue in okra".
     

  11. SAJIDA MEMON "Screening of polyphenols in various selected cereals by capillary electrophoresis".
     

 

Research Topics:

 

  1. Use of amphiphilic molecules (surfactants) in analytical chemistry; preparation and applications of AOT microemulsion based organogel, use of micelles as mobile phases in LC determination and reaction medium for spectrophotometeric analysis of metal ions.
     

  2. Synthesis, characterization and application tailor-made and surface modified  polymers. 
     

  3. Developing new LC methods for; a) analysis of phenolic compounds in food matrices, b) active ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations.
     

  4. Analysis Organic contaminants in wastewater using Chromatographic techniques coupled to Mass spectroscopy.

 

Recent Research Publications:                                                                            | Dr. Najma Memon |

 

BOOKS/ BOOK CHAPTER:

1. "Fluorescence in Organized Assemblies", Najma Memon, Aamna Balouch and Willie L. Hinze, Invited updated review chapter in Encyclopedia in Analytical Chemistry, (R. A. Meyers, Ed.), John Willey & Sons, Ltd., Chichster, England (2008) PP 1 - 60.

2. “Chemical Analysis Of Glass And Glass-Related Raw Materials”, Najma Memon and Sharif Shaikh, Lab Manual, (NCE in Analytical Chemistry publication), Pakistan, 2010. (A project of SMEDA, Pakistan).

REGULAR PAPER:

26. “Synthesis and Application of a New Calix[4]arene Based Impregnated Resin for the Removal of Endosulfan from Aqueous Environment" Fakhar-un-nisa Memon, Shahabuddin Memon, Sibghatullah Memon, Najma Memon, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, Available online
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25. “Phenolic Compounds and Seed Oil Composition of Ziziphus mauritiana L. Fruit” Ayaz Ali Memon, Najma Memon,  Devanand L. Luthria, Amanat Ali Pitafi,  Muhammad Iqbal Bhanger, Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, In press
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24. “Development and implication of a capillary electrophoresis methodology for ciprofloxacin, paracetamol and diclofenac sodium in pharmaceutical formulations and simultaneously in human urine samples”, Amber R. Solangi, Saima Q. Memon, Arfana Mallah, Najma Memon, Muhammad Y. Khuhawar and Muhammad Iqbal Bhanger, Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., In press
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23. “Selective, simple and economical lead sensor based on ibuprofen derived silver nanoparticles”,  Zulfiqar Tagar, Sirajuddin, Najma Memon, Sensors ad Actuators B: Chemical, 157 (2011) 430-437.
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22. “Single-channel flow injection spectrophotometric determination of nickel using furildiomime in mecellar solution”, Najma Memon, Saima Memon, Amber R. Solangi and Rubina Soomro, The Journal of Analytical Chemistry, (Accepted).
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21. “An efficient calix[4]arene based silica sorbent for the removal of endosulfan from water”, Sibgatullah Memon, Najma Memon, Shahabudin Memon and Yawar Latif, Journal of Hazardous Materials,186(2011)1696-1703.
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20. "Utilization of Bis(salicylaldehyde)orthophenylenediamine for the Separation of Gold and Chromium by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis”, Rubina Soomro, Saima Q. Memon, M. J. Ahmad and Najma Memon, Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, 2 (2010) 30-37.
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19. “HPLC Determination of Betamethasone and Prednisolone in Urine samples using Monolithic Column” Kamran Abro, Najma Memon , M.I.Bhanger, Shahnaz Perveen, Rehana Jafri, Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, (Accepted).
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18. “Physiochemical characterization of Bauhinia purpurea Seed Oil and Meal for Nutritional Exploration”, Sarfraz Arain, S. T. H. Sherazi*, M. I. Bhanger, S. A. Mahesar and Najma Memon, Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 60 (2010) 341 - 346.
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17. "A Simple and Rapid Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Level Chromium Using Bis (Salicylaldehyde) orthophenylenediamine in Nonionic Micellar Media", Rubina Soomro, M. Jamaluddin Ahmed, Najma Memon,  Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 34 (2010) 1 - 16.
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16. “Determination of Ceftriaxone, Ceftizoxime, Paracetamol and Diclofenac Sodium by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis in Pharmaceutical formulations and in Human Blood Serum” Amber Solangi, Saima Memon, Arfana Mallah, Najma Memon, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar,  Muhammad Iqbal Bhanger, Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 34 (2010) 921 - 933
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15. “Micelle-mediated Extraction of Chlorogenic Acid from Morus laevigata W. Leaves” Ayaz A. Memon, Najma Memon and Muhammad I. Bhanger, Submitted to Separation and Purification Technology, 76 (2010) 179 - 183.
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14. "Phenolic acids profiling and antioxidant potential of mulberry (Morus laevigata w., Morus nigra l., Morus alba l.) leaves and fruits grown in Pakistan., Ayaz A. Memon, Najma Memon, Devanand L. Luthria, M. Iqbal Bhanger, Amant Ali Pitafi, Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 60(2010) 25 - 32.
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13. "A Simple and Selective Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Trace Gold in Real, Environmental, Biological, Geological and Soil Samples Using Bis (Salicylaldehyde) orthophenylenediamine", Rubina Soomro, M. Jamaluddin Ahmed, Najma Memon and Humaira Khan, Analytical chemistry Insight 3 (2008) 75 - 90.
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12. "Utilization of Picolinaldehyde-4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazone in Sodium dodecylsulfate Micelles for the Spectrophotometric Determination of Iron, Vanadium, and Cobalt following Partial Least Squares Regression Analysis "Aamna Balouch, Najma Memon, Muhammad I. Bhanger and Muhammad Y. Khuhawar, J.AOAC International, 92(2009) 248 - 256.
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11. "Exploration of pb2+ selective behavior of calix[6]arene Ester Derivative", Imam Solangi, Shahabuddin Memon, Najma Memon and M. I. Bhanger, Journal of Macromolecular Science, 3(2008) 1005.
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10. “Sawdust – A Green and Economical Sorbent for Thallium Removal ”Saima Q. Memon, Najma Memon, Amber R. Solangi and Jamil-ur-Rehman Memon, Chemical Engineering Journal, 140(2008) 235 - 240.
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09. “Study on the Character of Interactions between Metal-Pyridylazo Resorcinol Complexes and Cationic Surfactants by Spectrophotometry and Chromatography”, Najma Memon, Analytical Chemistry: An Indian Journal, Vol.3 (4-6) 2007.
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08. “Sawdust – A Green and Economical Sorbent for the Removal of Cadmium (II) ions”, Saima Q. Memon, Najma Memon, S. W. Shah, M. Y. Khuhawar and M. I. Bhanger, Journal of Hazardous Material, B139 (2007) 116-121.
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07. “Micellar flow injection spectrophotometric determination of indium and its application to environmental samples”, Najma Memon, M.J. Ahmed, M. I. Bhanger, Pakistan Journal of analytical chemistry, 6(2005) 16-21.   
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06. “Enrichment of indium from aqueous solutions using functionalized sorbentSaima Qayyum, Najma Memon, M.I. Bhanger, M.Y. Khuhawer, ”, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 44 (2005) 1197-1202. îîîView

05. “Determination of Preservatives in Cosmetics and Food Samples by Micellar Liquid Chromatography” Najma Memon, M. Iqbal Bhanger, M.Y. Khuhawer, Journal of Separation Science, 28 (2005) 635-638.
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04. “Micellar liquid chromatographic determination of aluminum using 8-hydroxyquinoline-5-sulphonic acid”, N. Memon, M.I. Bhanger, Acta Chromatographica, 14(2004) 172-179. 
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03. “Flow Injection Spectrophotometric determination of a-tocopherol in microemulsion reaction medium using Fe(III) 1,10-phenanthriline as oxidant”, Najma Memon, M. Iqbal Bhanger, M. Aslam Memon, M. Hanif Memon, Asian Coordinating Group for Chemistry,Vol.17 (2004) 52-59.
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02. “Flow Injection Spectrophotometric Determination of Ascorbic Acid with 2,2’-Bipyridine in Anionic Surfactant Micellar Medium”, Najma Memon, M. Iqbal Bhanger, M. Aslam Memon, Pakistan journal of Analytical Chemistry, Vol.4, No. 2 (2003) 152-156. 
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01. “Flow Injection Spectrophotometric Determination of ascorbic acid using iron(III)-bathophenenthroline disulfonic acid disodium salt’, N. Memon, M. A. Memon, M. I. Bhnager, M.H. Memon, The Nucleus, 40(2003) 115-16.   
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PAPERS PRESENTED AND PUBLISHED IN THE PROCEEDINGS OF VARIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP, CONFERENCE AND SYMPOSIA

        

  1. In-service Training Workshop on Electro-analytical Techniques- (Aug 16-2 1, 2000) Resource Person, Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro - Pakistan.
     

  2. In-service Training Workshop on Bio-analytical Techniques- (Aug 12-18, 2001), National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry (NCEAC), University of Sindh, Jamshoro – Pakistan.
     

  3. National Seminar on Environmental, Social and cultural impact of water scarcity in Sindh, January 15-16, 2004, M.A. Kazi Institute of Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro – Pakistan.
     

  4. Pakistan-Bangladesh-Iran International Seminar on Analytical Sciences, 8-9 December 2003, NCEAC, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  5. 7th National Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, 4-5 March 2003, NCEAC, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  6. 2nd International and 12th National Chemistry conference, 4-6 February, 2002, NCEAC, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  7. 7th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Sciences, 09-12 March, 2002, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi, Pakistan.
     

  8. Seminar on University- Industry Interaction, 13th­­­ November 2001, NCEAC, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  9. 1st International and 11th National Chemistry Conference, 12 April 2001, Peshawar, Pakistan.
     

  10. 6th National Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 15-17 February, 2001, Khairpur, Pakistan.
     

  11. "Drinking water - life saver or threat” by Merck marker, march 15, 2004.
     

  12. "5nd International and 15th National Chemistry conference”, 24th-27th November, 2004, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
     

  13. 8th International Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, 7-8 February 2005, NCEAC, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  14. “In-Service Training Workshop on Chromatography and Statistics in Chemistry”, Resource Person, December 26, 2004- January 9,2005”, NCEAC, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  15. “Refresher Course in Analytical Chemistry for Teachers”, Resource person, 23rd Jan-04th Feb., 2006, NCEAC, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  16. Technicians Training Program on HPLC, GC, and UV-Visible Spectrophotometrs” Resource person, 13th -18th March 2006, NCEAC, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
     

  17. “15 Day Refresher Course in Analytical Chemistry for Teachers”, Resource Person, 3rd Jan-04th Feb. 2006, National Center of Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
     

  18. "Twenty-Fourth Triangle Chromatography Symposium and Instrument Exhibit”, May 17, 2007, McKimmon Conference and Training Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC-USA.
     

  19. “81st Colloid and Surface Science Symposium” ACS Division of Colloid and Surface Science, June 24-27, 2007, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware-USA.
     

  20. "121st AOAC Annual Meeting And Exposition", September 16, 2007 through Thursday, September 20, 2007, Garden Grove, CA 92840, USA.
     

  21. Practical LC/MS (Short Course) 24th Montreux Symposium on LC/MS & Related Techniques October 10-12, 2007  (short courses October 8-9), Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.
     

  22. 18th National Chemistry Conference, Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore- Pakistan 25 - 27 February, 2008.
     

  23. HEC workshop "Chemistry for Science" Speaker, May 5 - 10, 2008 @ LEj National Science Information Center, University of Karachi, Karachi- Pakistan.
     

  24. "17th "Surfactants in Solution", oral presentation, August 17-22, 2008, Berlin, Germany.
     

  25. "ICSTIE 2008, UTM, Pulau Pinang, Penang", Malaysia Oral presentation, December 12 - 13, 2008.
     

  26. "Analytical Skills Development Course", Helsinki, Finland sponsored by OPCW, Netherland 29 May - 12 June, 2009.
     

  27. “ICCE-2009”, Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand, Oral Presentation, January 21-24, 2010.
     

  28. “Analytical Chromatography of small molecules: Practical Skills Development Workshop”, 23rd  – 27th May 2011 (Coordinator).