Muhammad Yar Khuhawar
Pakistani analytical chemist (born 1948)
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Muhammad Yar Khuhawar is a Pakistani analytical chemist who is Professor Emeritus at the [[Institute of Advanced Research Studies in Chemical Sciences, High Tech Central Resource Laboratory, Dr M.A Kazi Institute of Chemistry [1], University of Sindh, Jamshoro]].[2][better source needed][3]
Muhammad Yar Khuhawar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1948 Shahdadkot, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
| Known for | his work on PUREX Process, and FLiNaK Chemistry |
| Awards | Izaz-e-kamal, Sitara-i-Imtiaz |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Sindh |
He is working with more than 50 researchers, focusing in the field of chromatography and electrophoresis for analytical method development for metals, non-metals and biological active compounds from a wide variety of samples. His research group has synthesized a number of Schiff base polymers[4] and has developed a new stationary phase for Gas Chromatography and sensitive Liquid Chromatography procedures for the determination of pesticide malathion.
He has also published a number of research papers in the field of environmental monitoring of water resources of Sindh province including: Indus River, canals, lakes, natural springs, sea, underground water resources, municipal sewerage and receiving bodies in terms of pollution and utilities for biological life inhabiting the area.[5]
He has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Birmingham University, United Kingdom, and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) from University of Birmingham, in 2000.[6][7] He has more than 250 research publications in national and international journals.
