Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ansari

Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ansari

MSc (BZU),Ph. D. (University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK), FRSC, FCSP

Professor of Analytical Chemistry (TTS)

Dean, Faculty of Science &

Director, Institute of Chemical Sciences

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan

Phone (Office): 0092-619210071 Ext. 2402

Phone (Direct): 0092-61- 9210085

Mobile: 0092-300-7315941

Fax: 0092-61-9210068

Email:

Field of Specialization:

• Analytical and Environmental Chemistry

Research Interests:

• Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
• Analytical Method Development and Validation
• Toxic Heavy Metals Determination in Clinical, Water, plant, Soil samples
• Heavy Metals Biosorption Studies
• Preparation and characterization of Biodiesels
• Preparation, Characterization and applications of nanomaterials
• Characterisation and Beneficiation of Phosphate ores and fertilizers

Profile

Born in 1961. Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ansari received his early education from well reputed educational institutions of Multan city.He got his MSc degree in the subject of Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry (securing First Class and distinction) from the Department of Chemistry, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, in 1985. He joined BZU in 1986 as Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry. In 1990, He was awarded ICSC -World Laboratory Fellowship for Pre-Doctoral Studies at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. He successfully carried out advanced research work in the area of Electrothermal Atomisation Atomic Absorption Spectrometry under the supervision of Philips Professor David Littlejohn. In 1996, he joined the University of Aberdeen in Scotlandas PhD Research Scholar under COT Scholarship Scheme of Government of Pakistan where he received his Ph. D. in Environmental Analytical Chemistry in 1999 under the supervision of renowned Environmental Analytical Chemist Dr. I. L. Marr. He performed “Hajj” in 2000 and then returned to Pakistan and resumed his duties at the Department of Chemistry, BZUand was selected asAssociate Professor of Analytical Chemistry in 2001 and then elevated to the rank of Professor of Analytical Chemistry in 2002.He had the honor of being the youngest Professor appointed at BZU. In 2013, He was selected as Professor of Analytical Chemistry on Tenure Track System. He was appointed as Director Academics-BZU in 2010 and Director, Institute of Chemical Sciences in 2014.He assumed the charge as Dean, Faculty of Science in 2015. He has over 30 years of postgraduate teaching and research experience at University level to his credit. He has produced more than 3000 Chemistry Graduates and Postgraduates at BS, MSc, MPhil and PhD levels. He has supervised 03 PhDs, 40 MPhil and 106 MSc research students. A significant number of PhD and Mphil scholars are also working under his supervision. He is the Chairman, Board of Studies in Chemistry and the Prospectus Committee. He is Member of the Senate, Academic Council, Board of Faculty (Science), Admission committee, Equivalence Committees of BZU. He has published 110 research papers in research journals of National and International repute. Prof Ansari has been cited more than 1000 times (source: Google Scholar, Scopus & Researchgate) in the scientific literature. He is HEC Approved PhD Supervisor.Professor Ansari is Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, the Chemical Society of Pakistan and Zoological Society of Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Ansari has attended more than 80 International and National Conferences, Symposia, Seminars, Workshops etc. and has won several Medals and Awards.

Key Publications:

1. O. O. Ajayi, T. M. Ansari and D. Littlejohn, "Evaluation of automatic probe atomization for determination of elements in urine and whole blood by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry", Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, 7, 689-693 (1992) ; Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 3.379.

1. T. M. Ansari, I. L. Marr and A. M. Coats, "Characterisation of mineralogical forms of barium and trace heavy metal impurities in commercial barytes by EPMA, XRD and ICP-MS", Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 3(1), 133-138 (2001) ;JEM was renamed as Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts; Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 2.401.

1. Nain Tara, Muhammad Afzal, Tariq M. Ansari, Rafia Tahseen, Samina Iqbal and Qaiser M. Khan, “Combined use of alkane degrading and plant growth-promoting bacteria enhanced phytoremediation of diesel contaminated soil”, International Journal of Phytoremediation, 16(12), 1268-1277 (2014); Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 2.085.

1. Q. Manzoor, R. Nadeem, M. Iqbal, R. Saeed and T. M. Ansari, “Organic

acids pretreatment effect on Rosa bourbonia phyto-biomass for removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II)from aqueous media”, Bioresource Technology, 132, 446-452 (2013); Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 4.917.

1. R. Nadeem, T. M. Ansari and A.M.Khalid, “Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic characterization and optimization of Pb (II) biosorption by fish (Labeo rohita) scales” Journal of Hazardous Materials,156(1-3),64-73(2008); Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 4.836.
2. T. M. Ansari, A. Raza and A. Rehman, “Spectrophotometric determination of tranexamic acid in pharmaceutical bulk and dosage forms”, Analytical Sciences,21, 1133-1135 (2005) ; Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 1.403.
3. R. Nowka, I. L. Marr, T. M. Ansari and H. Muller, " Direct analysis of

solid samples by GFAAS-determination of trace heavy metals in barytes", Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry( formerly known as Fresenious Journal of Analytical Chemistry) ,364(6),533-540(1999); Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 3.125.

1. M. T. Ansari, T. M. Ansari, A. Raza, M. Ashraf and M. Yar, “Spectrophotometric Determination of Amodiaquine and Sulfadoxine in Pharmaceutical Preparations” Chemia Analyticzna (Warsaw),53, 305-312 (2008); Chemia Analyticzna (Warsaw) was merged in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry on January 1, 2010. Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal Citation Report ) = 3.125.

1. M.A.Hanif, R. Nadeem, H.N. Bhatti, N.R. Ahmad and T.M. Ansari, “

Ni (II) biosorption by Cassia fistula (Golden Shower) biomass”, Journal of Hazardous

Materials,139 (2), 345-355 (2007); Impact Factor (2015 Thompson Reuters Journal

Citation Report ) = 4.836.

1. T. M. Ansari, I. L. Marr and N. Tariq, “ Heavy metals in marine

pollution perspective- A mini review”, Journal of Applied Sciences (Pakistan), 4 (1),

1-20 (2004).