Dr. Masaud Azhar

Experienced chemistry educator and researcher with 24.3 years of teaching experience and 5 years of research experience. Specialized in polymer chemistry, proton exchange membranes, and fuel cell technology. Published research in Q1 ranked journals with expertise in instrumental analysis and materials characterization.

Assistant Professor - QURTUBA UNIVERSITY D.I.KHAN - D.I.Khan

(2022-08)

Chemistry department, University

Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering and process engineering Department (CPET) - JIC ROYAL COMMISSION - Jubail, Saudi Arabia

(2014-02 - 2022-06)

Bachelor of engineering (Accredited by ABET)

• Teaching regular courses (B.Sc Chemical Engineering Students)
• Taught to companies' trainees (ARAMCO, SADARA, SABIC, SATORP, CHEVRON and MAADEN etc)
• Developed course material for Petroleum Refining Technology for regular course and Petroleum analysis for company trainees
• Actively participated in activities that led to the accreditation of Polymer program by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA
• Coordinated curriculum changes in Polymer program to College Curriculum and Quality Assurance Committee
• Chemistry (theory and lab), CHM 242: Polymer characterization and testing (theory and lab) for regular students
• Revised several in-house course materials
• Developed in-house materials for companies' trainees: Polymer chemistry, Reagent and standard solutions, Safety in chemical laboratory for special program students (ARAMCO, SABIC, SADARA, SATORP and CHEVRON)
• Ensuring academic quality and standards through compliance with the College's quality assurance procedures
• Delivering course material and developing curricula
• Ensuring compliance with academic regulations, quality standards and processes in relation to teaching, learning, and assessment
• Ensuring the department's responsibilities to students in respect of academic advisory, teaching, and mentoring
• Conducting research, fieldwork, and investigations, and writing up reports
• Publishing research, attending conferences, delivering presentations, and networking with others in the field
• Participating in committee, departmental, and faculty meetings
• Providing training and mentoring to teaching assistants and junior lecturers
• Assisting with student recruitment and academic counseling sessions
• Supporting in the development of an environment that encourages development, equality, and freedom of speech
• Reviewing methods and teaching materials and making recommendations for improvement

Lecturer/Teacher in Chemistry - ABM School and college, Muscat Oman - Seeb Oman

(2009-08 - 2014-01)

Educational Institution

• Teaching chemistry to Higher grades (grade 11 and 12)
• Taught (IGCSE/GCSE COURSE/A and O levels/BACCALAUREATE and Edexcel

Subject Specialist in Chemistry - Pakistan School MUSCAT - Mussanah Oman

(2009-02 - 2009-09)

Educational Institution. Teaching Chemistry and Biology and Science Subject teaching

Subject Specialist in Chemistry - Government College Dera Ismail Khan - Dera Ismail Khan Pakistan

(2004-10 - 2009-01)

Educational Institution. Teaching General Chemistry (Physical organic and Inorganic)

Lecturer/S.S in Chemistry - University Wensam College - Dera Ismail Khan Pakistan

(2002-04 - 2004-10)

Educational Institution. Teaching General Chemistry (Physical organic and Inorganic)

Lecturer in Chemistry - Burn Hall Public School and College - Peshawar Pakistan

(1995-08 - 2000-01)

Educational Institution. Teaching General Chemistry (Physical organic and Inorganic)

Lecturer in Chemistry - Government Degree College No.1 - Dera Ismail Khan Pakistan

(1994-12 - 1995-07)

Educational Institution

• Teaching degree classes (Bachelor of Science –B.Sc)
• Event management
• Exams Conduction

Ph.D Scholar - UTM (University Technology Malaysia) - Johor Bahru, Malaysia

(2019 - 2022)

AMTEC (Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Department). Research Topic: Mild sulfonated polyether ketone ether ketone ketone incorporated polysulfone proton exchange membrane

• ATR-FTIR, SEM and FESEM, Mechanical Tester

Research Assistant - Gomal University - Dera Ismail Khan Pakistan

(1995-08 - 2000-01)

Chemistry Department. Research Topic: Acid Phosphatase Enzyme Purification at Optimum Temp

• Flame photometry, Conductometry, FTIR

Student - NCE Physical Chemistry, Peshawar University - Peshawar University Pakistan

(1997 - 2000)

Research institute for M.Phil and Ph.D. Thesis Topic: Ionic association studies between PEO and salts in various solvents

• FTIR, Conductometry, IR spectroscopy, Dynamic Spectrophotometry

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry - Chemistry - University of Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia (UTM) (2022-01)

M.Phil - Physical Chemistry - National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, Peshawar University (1999)

M.Sc Chemistry - Biochemistry - Chemistry Department Gomal University (1994)

B.Sc Chemistry - Chemistry - Govt: Degree College #1, Gomal University (1990)

B.A (Additional) - Economics - Govt Degree College, Gomal University (1990)

F.Sc Intermediate (Grade 11 & 12) - Chemistry - Govt Degree College (BISE Peshawar) (1987)

Matriculation (Science Group) - Science - University Wensam College, Gomal University (1985)

M.Ed - Education - Jinnah institute Al Khair University (2005)

B.Ed - Education - Gomal University (2003)

D.I.T - Information Technology - Govt, Commerce College, Technical Board N.W.F.P (2001)

C.L.C - Computer Learning - F.M.Computers (1994)

E.L.C - English Language - University coaching academy (2001)