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Dr. Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan

Associate Professor

Chemistry & Environment

Institute of Engineering & Technology

Biography

Dr. Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Institute of Engineering & Technology, JKLU. He holds a PhD in Synthetic Organic & Medicinal Chemistry from St. Johns College, Agra. He is a fellow of the Indian Council of Chemists (ICC) and Indian Chemical Society (I.C.S), Calcutta. He has 17 years of teaching experience at the graduate and post-graduate levels with twenty-eight research papers published in several national and international journals of repute. He has also participated in and presented his research papers at numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and training programs. Dr. Khan completed various online advanced certification courses in waste management, chemical health, environment, and safety from reputed university platforms like Johns Hopkins University, Health and Safety Authority Ireland, Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne & ETH Switzerland, University at Buffalo (UB, National Safety Council of India, and NPTL IIT Kharagpur. At JKLU, Dr. Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan is actively engaged in teaching, research & administrative work. 

Education

  • ST Johns College, Agra (B. R. Ambedkar University), 2010

    PhD

    Enzyme-mediated organic synthesis and preparation of medicinally important potential heterocyclics.

  • Jiwaji University, Gwalior, 2002

    MSc

    Major: Chemistry

  • Holkar Science College, Indore (Devi Ahilya University), 1999

    BSc(Hons)

    Major: Chemistry

  • Organic Synthesis
  • Green Chemistry
  • Heterocyclic Chemistry
  • Development of New Synthetic Methodologies
  • To Develop Effective Biological Active New Synthone
  • Catalyst for Waste to Energy (WTE)
  • Wastewater Treatment

  • Synthesis of novel 3-Hydrazino-3-oxo-N-(4-sulfamoylphenyl)-Propanamide. Arshi Naqvi, Mohd. Shahnawaz, Arikatla V. Rao, Daya S.Seth, Nawal. K. Sharma. Molbank (MDPI) 2009, M586. doi.org/10.3390/M586
  • Synthesis of 3-[-2(Chlorobenzylidene) hydrazine]-3-oxo-N-(4-Sulphamoyl phenyl) propanamide. Arshi Naqvi, Mohd. Shahnawaz, ArikatlaV. Rao, Daya.s.seth, Nawal.K.Sharma Molecules (Molbank) 2009, M597. doi.org/10.3390/M597
  • Synthesis and anti-microbial screening of 3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(2-hydroxy-5- methyl phenyl)prop-2-en-one and its heterocyclic analogs. Arshi Naqvi, Mohd. Shahnawaz, ArikatlaV. Rao, Daya.s.seth Proceedings of the 13rd International Electronic Conference on Synthetic Organic Chemistry (ECSOC-13), 2009, [c024].10.3390/ecsoc-13-00224
  • Design and Synthesis of substituted oxazolones and their antibacterial activity. Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arshi Naqvi, ArikatlaV. Rao, Daya.s.seth Proceedings of the 13rd International Electronic Conference on Synthetic Organic Chemistry (ECSOC-13), 2009, [c025]. 10.3390/ecsoc-13-00225
  • Synthesis, molecular docking studies and anti-mycobacterial evaluation of N-(Malon-substituted-anilic)-4-phenyl thiosemicarbazide. Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arshi Naqvi and Asif Naqvi. Proceeding of the 16th International Electronic Conference on Synthetic Organic Chemistry (ECSOC-16), Vol-16, 1-30 November 2012.[a019]. 10.3390/ecsoc-16-01114
  • N'-(Substitutedbenzylidene)-3-(2-nitrophenylamino)3-oxopropane hydrazide: Synthesis, Molecular Docking Studies and Anti-mycobacterial Screenings. Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arshi Naqvi and Asif Naqvi; Proceeding of the 16th International Electronic Conference on Synthetic Organic Chemistry.(ECSOC-16), Vol-19, 1-30 November 2012.[b009]. 10.3390/ecsoc-16-01122
  • Reactive methylene compounds as synthons for various bio active molecules. Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan, Saba Parveen Siddiqui, Daya S.Seth, In Proceedings of the 19th Int. Electron. Conf. Synth. Org. Chem., 1–30 November 2015; Sciforum Electronic Conference Series, Vol.-19, 2015 , [a050]; doi:10.3390/ecsoc-19-a050 (ISBN: 978-3-03842-145-0)
  • An expedient synthesis of some new Pyrazole, Pyrazolone, Hydrazone and Thiosemicarbazide. Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan, Daya S Seth In Proceedings of the 20th Int. Electron. Conf. Synth. Org. Chem., 1–30 November 2016; Sciforum Electronic Conference Series, Vol. 20, 2016 , a026; doi: 10.3390/ecsoc-20-a026.
  • Design and synthesis of medicinally privileged heterocycles and their antimicrobial activity. Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan and Daya. S. Seth. Der Pharma Chemica; 2018, 10(4): 110-115.
  • Design, synthesis and validation of anti-microbial coumarin derivatives: An efficient green approach. Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Ranu Agarwal, Mohd. Ubaidullah, et. al. Heliyon , 5, (2019) e02615. (IF-3.776). doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02615
  • A comprehensive forced degradation study of Cariprazine Hydrochloride using HPLC-Orbitrap-MS/MS and in silico toxicity predictions of its degradation products; Mohit Jain , Mohd Shahnawaz khan; Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis (JPBS); doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114955 Volume 219, 2022, 114955; ( IF-3.9)
  • Identification and characterization of two new oxidation degradation impurities in cinnarizine through LC-HRMS/MS and 1H NMR, along with in silico toxicity predictions of its degradation products. Mohit Jain , Mohd Shahnawaz khan; Biomedical Chromatography; DOI:10.1002/bmc.6013; Sept 2024; ( IF-2)

  • “Active Catalysts for Biodiesel Production: A Review ” Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan and Videsha Bansal. 2nd International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering is scheduled during February 19-21, 2018 Paris, France (CCE-2018)
  • '' Substituted coumarins and their biological activity'' Mohd. Shahnawaaz Khan, Saba Parveen Siddiqui, Mohit Jain. 4th ICC International Conference at Uzbekistan 13th- 15th June 2015.
  • ''Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-tubercular activity of some new thiosemicarbazide''.Mohd.Shahnawaaz Khan, Saba Parveen Siddiqui, Mohit Jain. 3rdICC International Conference at Dubai & Abu Dhabi 10th-14th June 2014.
  • ''Synthesis, characterization and molecular docking studies of medicinally important oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur containing heterocyclics.Mohd. Shahnawaaz and Arshi Naqvi.245th American. Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A, 2013, ORGN 394, 1140540.
  • ''Malonamic acid thiosemicarbazide: A anti-tubercular agent. Challenges in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology''.Shahnawaz Khan and Arshi Naqvi Royal Society of Chemistry ISACS 7, Edinburgh, UK, 2012
  • ''Synthesis of 3−[2−(substituted benzylidene)hydrazino]−3−oxo−N−(4−sulfamoylphenyl) propanamide''.Arshi Naqvi, Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arikatla V. Rao, Daya S. Seth and Nawal K. Sharma 239th American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A, 2010, ORGN 464, 11963.
  • ''Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial screenings of 2-(substituted malonyl hydrazino acetamido)-4-phenyl -1, 3-thiazole''. Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arshi Naqvi, Arikatla V. Rao, Daya S. Seth and Nawal K.Sharma 239th American Chemical Society National Meeting, SanFrancisco, CA, U.S.A, 2010, ORGN 470, 11962
  • 'Comparative study of Schiff’s bases synthesis under microwave irradiation and Classical heating''.Nawal K.Sharma, Arshi Naqvi, Arikatla V. Rao,Mohd. Shahnawaaz and Daya S. Seth 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A, 2008, ORGN 394, 1140540.
  • ''Efficient and environmentally benign synthesis of thiosemicarbazides Using microwave irradiation''. Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arshi Naqvi, ArikatlaV. Rao, Gunjan Saxena, Arista Chaudhari, Daya S. Seth and Nawal K.Sharma.235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, NewOrleans, LA, U.S.A, 2008, ORGN 000, 1140528.
  • ''Potential applications of microwave irradiations in synthesis of medicinally useful azocoumarins and their analogs''. Arshi Naqvi, Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arikatla V. Rao, Daya S. Seth and Nawal K. Sharma. 1st International Conference on Drug Designing and Development, Dubai, UAE. 2008
  • ''Solvent free and microwave induced synthesis of thiosemicarbazones''. Nawal K. Sharma, Daya S. Seth, Arista Chaudhari, Gunjan Saxena, Shahnawaaz Khan, and Arshi Naqvi MAOS 2007, Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis Congress 3-4 October 2007 South San Francisco, CA, USA.
  • ''Microwave assisted synthesis of some novel bioactive azocoumarins''. Nawal K. Sharma, Arshi Naqvi, Mohd. Shahnawaaz, Arikatla V. Rao Arista Chaudhari, Gunjan Saxena, and Daya S. Seth MAOS 2007, Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis Congress 3-4 October 2007 South San Francisco, CA, USA.
  • ''Synthesis, characterization and biological activity screenings of substituted phenyl azo coumarins and Schiff’s bases''. Nawal.K.Sharma, Arshi Naqvi, Arikatla V. Rao, Mohd. Shahnawaaz,Daya S. Seth 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting,Chicago, IL, U.S.A, 2007, ORGN 178,1030515.

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Engineering Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Health Safety and Environment (HSE)

  • JK Cement Sirohi & Udaipur. May, June 2015
  • JK Tyre, Kakroli & Banmore Gwalior. May, June 2015
  • JK Paper Raygada (Orissa). May, June 2015
  • JK (Umang Dairy) Gajrola U.P. May, June 2015

  • Associate Professor, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur. (FEB 2024 – Till date).
  • Assistant Professor, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur. (MAY 2011 – JAN 2024).
  • Assistant Professor, Shekhawati Group of Institute and Technology (S.G.I.T), Sikar (JULY 2009 – APRIL 2011).
  • Lecturer, Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (M.I.T.S), Gwalior (SEP 2008 - JAN 2009).
  • Lecturer, R.B(P.G) College, Kalindi Vihar, Agra (AUG 2002 - MAY 2007).

  • Chairperson of Extra Mural Committee (2011-2012).
  • Chairperson of Mess Committee (2012- 2019).
  • Chairperson of Gym Committee (2012- 2014).
  • Chairperson Discipline Committee (2013-14).
  • Chairperson Unfair Reforms Committee (2013-14)
  • Chief Warden in JKLU (2018 – 2019)

  • Member of the Board of Studies jklu (2012-2021).

  • International Journal of Scientific Research & Growth (Executive Editor)
  • International Journal of Behavioural Sciences (IJBS) ISSN 0971-3190 (Editorial Board Member).

  • Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Research.
  • Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phototherapy.
  • American Journal of Organic Chemistry.
  • International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (IJSER)
  • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
  • International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment (IJRCE)
  • Chemical Science Transactions (ISSN: 2278-3318)
  • Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
  • International Journal of Medical Sciences & Pharmaceutical Research
  • American Journal of Pharm Tech Research (AJPTR) (ISSN:2249-3387)
  • World Research Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine (IF-1.6)

  • Green Energy: The sustainable energy source of the future, Department of Chemistry Kamla PG College, Dholpur (Raj), Nov 08, 2021.
  • Carbon Chemistry, Department of Chemistry Kamla PG College, Dholpur (Raj), Feb 18, 2022.
  • Promote sustainable development by effectively managing solid waste for the well-being of present and future generations. Kamla PG College, Dholpur (Raj), Dec 15, 2023

  • Keynote Speaker on national Workshop on National Education Policy (NEP 2020): Propelling India towards advancement. Govt girls college dholpur(Raj). Jan 24-25, 2025
  • Three days FDP successfully conducted to Science faculties of Mahesvari Public School (MPS) Jaipur, India.(19/5/18 to 21/05/18).
  • Poster review committee member in 4th ICC International Conference at Uzbekistan 13th-15th June 2015.
  • Co-Chair in the technical session of (TS – 3/2 Advanced Image Processing Techniques – I) National Symposium on Geomatics for Digital India at JKLU Jaipur (ISG – ISRS National Symposium - 2015)
  • External examiner for Chemistry practical exam for B.Tech students in Poornima Engg. College Jaipur.
  • Technical Session Chair in National Conference (ETES, 2016) held in Jiwaji University, Gwalior (May 16-17, 2016)
  • Session Chair in National Conference on Science and Engineering (NCSE-14) July27-28, 2014.

  • Member (30897935) of American Chemical Society (ACS) USA
  • Lifetime Member (M4150901998) International Society For Research And Development
  • (ISRD) London Press.
  • Member (19-1108) International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Austria. (2019)
  • Full Member of the “International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry”(IAEAC), Switzerland.
  • Life Member (LM-1489) for Chemical Research Society of India (C.R.S.I), IISc Bang lore.
  • Life Member (LM-81778) of Indian Society of Technical Education (I.S.T.E), New Delhi.
  • Life Member (LF-642/2013) of Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists (I.S.C.B), Lucknow.
  • Life Member (L-23963) The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata.
  • Life Member (LMB-2288) of Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) IISc Bangalore.
  • Life Member (LM-430) Indian Desalination Association (InDA) Desalination Division, BARC, Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085, India.
  • Life Member (LM-717) National Solid Waste Association of India (NSWAI)
  • Senior Member (M.N0-100600) of Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (A.P.C.B.E.E.S), Hong Kong.
  • Life Member (2608) Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT, Homi Bhabha Center, TIFR) Mumbai, India.
  • Individual Member(TR00017982) National Safety Council of India (NSC)

  • Fundamental of Health and Safety in the Workplace (Alison) Ireland. 2017
  • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne & ETH Switzerland (Course Era) 2017
  • Integrated Waste Management for a Smart City NPTL IIT Kharagpur (ELITE Certificate) 2017
  • Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis NPTL IIT Kharagpur (ELITE Certificate). 2018
  • Chemical Safety in the Workplace certificate from Health and Safety Authority, Ireland. 2019
  • Chemical Safety in the Workplace – Level 2 Certificate from Health and Safety Authority, Ireland. 2019
  • Asbestos Safety for Tradespeople Certificate; from Health and Safety Authority, Ireland. 2019
  • Managing Health and Safety in Healthcare: Chemical Agent Hazards Certificate from Health and Safety Authority, Ireland. 2019
  • An Introduction to Construction Safety for Small Contractors and the Self-Employed Certificate from Health and Safety Authority, Ireland. 2019
  • Managing Safety and Health in the Science Laboratory from Health and Safety Authority, Ireland. 2019
  • Industrial Safety, National Safety Council of India. (2020).
  • Chemical Safety, National Safety Council of India. (2020).
  • Chemical and Health, Johns Hopkins University; (Coursera). (2020).
  • Safety in the Utility Industry University at Buffalo (UB); (2020).
  • Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment University at Buffalo (UB); (Coursera).(2020).
  • CERTIFICATION: CII- Certified Professional in Sustainable Waste Management (Batch-7; Feb 28 to March 12, 2022).

  • Young Scientist Award (for Best Poster Presentation & Novel Reaction Methodology).
  • Fellow Life Member (F-7769 LM) of Indian Chemical Society (I.C.S), Calcutta, India.
  • Fellow Life Member (LF-1625) of Indian Council of Chemists (I.C.C), Agra, India

  • "Synthesizing Oxygenated Fuel Blends and Analysing their Effect on Engine Performance and Emissions". Ashish Dubey (2016PhDengg 003, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur); 2023
  • Synthesis of Natural Protein-based Carbon Nanotubes and their Application to Improve Polymer Conductivity. RACHANA RANU (2013PhDengg006; JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur); 2024
  • Experimental studies on partial replacement of cement and clinker with various additives. DALPAT SINGH CHUNDAWAT (2016PhDengg 0040, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur); 2024
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