Dr. Muhammad Ehtisham Ibraheem Khan
PhD | Green Chemistry | Organic Synthesis
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Bridging Research and Real-World Chemistry
A highly accomplished PhD in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, bringing over 4 years of impactful international experience across academic research and industrial collaborations. Expertly applies sustainable and scalable synthetic methodologies, including cutting-edge photochemistry, efficient flow chemistry, and innovative microwave-assisted synthesis.
Driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering commitment to innovation, I excel at transforming groundbreaking academic insights into practical, real-world chemical applications. Eager to explore new challenges in R&D, spearhead green process development, and forge dynamic, cross-disciplinary partnerships that push the boundaries of chemistry.
Green Chemistry
Organic Synthesis
Flow Chemistry
Current Research Focus
Postdoctoral Researcher
Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
November 2025 - Present | Bratislava, Slovakia
Conducting research on photo-ATRP and flow-based controlled radical polymerization to design well-defined polymers for surfactant and emulsifier applications, optimizing light-driven processes for scalable and sustainable synthesis.
Academic Research Journey
1
Doctoral Researcher
University of Camerino | February 2022 - April 2025
Part of Green Chemistry Group (GCG), working on synthesis of small heterocyclic systems and chemical reactivity of β-Nitroenones in Camerino, Italy.
2
Visiting PhD Researcher
East China Normal University | June 2023 - December 2023
Worked on C-H activation of alkyl benzenes in photochemical conditions at Shanghai State Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Process.
3
Lecturer in Chemistry
Heavy Industries Taxila Education City | September 2019 - March 2022
Taught chemistry subjects, developed positive learning environments, and created instructional plans based on student feedback in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Industrial Experience
Indena
Visiting PhD Researcher (R&D)
February 2024 - August 2024 | Milan, Italy
Worked in Kilo-Lab to learn development of scale-up processes for synthesis of high potent drugs and optimization studies for various intermediates involved in active pharmaceutical ingredients synthesis.
Attock Refinery Limited
Chemist (Trainee)
July 2019 - September 2019 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Conducted tests on crude and products using ASTM methods, performed water and environmental testing, operated GC Agilent and other instruments, adhered to ISO standards.
Educational Background
PhD in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Camerino | February 2022 - April 2025
Master of Science in Organic Chemistry
University of Wah | 2017 - 2019
BS (Hons) Chemistry
University of Wah | 2013 - 2017
Core Competencies
Polymers
Expert in polymer synthesis and characterization, specializing in controlled radical polymerization techniques.
Sustainable Synthesis
Developing green chemistry methodologies for environmentally friendly chemical processes.
Good Manufacturing Practice
Experienced in GMP compliance and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.
ChemDraw
Proficient in chemical structure drawing and documentation software.
Research Publications
Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalyst Free Preparation of (Z) β‐Nitroacrylate Isomers. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2022(26), e202200635.
Overcoming the Usual Reactivity of β-Nitroenones: Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Homoallylic Alcohols and Conjugated Nitrotriene Systems. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 88(7), 4770-4777.
A New One-Pot Synthesis of 3, 6-Disubstituted Pyridazines Starting from β-Nitro-β, γ-Unsaturated Ketones. Synthesis, 55(19), 3204-3208.
Synthesis of 3, 5-disubstituted isoxazoles by domino reductive Nef reaction/cyclization of β-nitroenones. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 22(16), 3299-3303.
Machine learning advancements in organic synthesis: A focused exploration of artificial intelligence applications in chemistry. Artificial Intelligence Chemistry, 2(1), 100049.
Synthesis, Characterization, Single Crystal XRD, Solid State Assembly Inspection by Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, and Theoretical Studies of Pb (II) complex with Thiourea Derivative. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1304, 137689.
SnX2 Promoted Cyclization of β-Nitro-β,γ-unsaturated Ketones Into 3-(2-Haloalkyl)-5-aryl Isoxazoles.
Honors & Achievements
PON-MIUR PhD Scholarship
"Dottorati su tematiche Green DM 1061"
High GPA Scholarship
For Master Students
Fellowship for Invited Talk
Short Oral Talk at ISOS 24
Travel Grant
Visiting Research Period at ECNU, China

Conference Presentation: Delivered a short oral communication entitled "Microwave Assisted Conversion of β-nitroenones into 3,5-Disubstituted Isoxazoles"
Global Perspective
Languages
  • English - Professional Working
  • Urdu - Full Professional
  • Italian - Elementary
International Experience
Research experience across Italy, China, and Slovakia, with industrial collaboration in pharmaceutical development and academic teaching in Pakistan.

Contact: [email protected] | LinkedIn
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