Research At COMSATS

Pharmaceutics Research Group

Dr. Shujaat Ali Khan

	Designation:	Associate Professor
	Email:	drshujatalikhan@cuiatd.edu.pk
	Phone No. :	N/A
	Role:	Faculty
	Research Interests:	Drug delivery systems and analysis

Academics/ Degrees

PhD, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, 2011
M.Phil, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, 2007
B.Pharmacy, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, 2004

Profile/Bio

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan

Projects

Formulation And In-Vitro In-Vivo Evaluation Of Gastro Retentive Multiparticulate Drug Delivery System Of Cimetidine.

Publications/Papers

2023

Journal

Abida K Khan,Ghulam Murtaza,Tauqir A. Sherazi,Farhan Khan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Antibacterial and wound healing potential of electrospun PVA/MMT nanofibers containing root extract of Berberis lycium" , Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology ,Volume 79 ,Page 103987 , 2023

2022

Journal

J.Sharif,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Mobasher,M. Ashfaq,Khan Q "Exploring the factors and barriers of healthcare professionals in tertiary care hospitals toward pharmacovigilance: a multicenter study from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan" , Current Medical Research and Opinion ,Volume 38 ,Issue 4 ,Page 595-605 , 2022

M. Sohail,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Sabeeh "Chitosan/guar gum-based thermoreversible hydrogels loaded with pullulan nanoparticles for enhanced nose-to-brain drug delivery" , International Journal of Biological Macromolecules`` ,Volume 215 ,Issue 1 ,Page 579-595 , 2022

Muhammad Sarfaraz,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Synthesis of calcium carbonate quince bio composite for programmed and on demand drug release of paracetamol at target site: a green chemistry approach" , Polymer bulletin ,Volume 22 ,Issue 1 ,Page 1-24 , 2022

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Assessment of without prescription antibiotic dispensing at community pharmacies in Hazara Division, Pakistan: A simulated client’s study" , PLOS One ,Volume 17 ,Issue 2 ,Page 1-13 , 2022

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Formulation, characterization and in-vitro Evaluation of Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System Containing Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant" , Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Aug 03,2022 ,Volume 75 ,Issue 1 ,Page 1-9 , 2022

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Development, characterization and In-vitro evaluation of guar gum based new polymeric matrices for controlled delivery using metformin HCl as model drug" , PLOS One 2022 ,Volume 17 ,Issue 7 ,Page 1-20 , 2022

G. Murtaza,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Formulation and evaluation of niosomes-based chlorpheniramine gel for the treatment of mild to moderate skin allergy" , Journal of Experimental Nanoscience ,Volume 17 ,Issue 1 ,Page 467-495 , 2022

2021

Journal

J.Sharif,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,A. Mannan "An exploration of knowledge, attitude, and practices of physicians towards pharmacovigilance at tertiary care hospitals in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan" , The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ,Volume 105 ,Issue 6 ,Page 1624-1630 , 2021

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Synthesis, Characterization and Safety Evaluation of Sericin‐ Based Hydrogels for Controlled Delivery of Acyclovir" , Pharmaceuticals ,Volume 14 ,Issue 234 ,Page 1-25 , 2021

2020

Journal

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,R.Khan "Enhancing the Antibacterial Activity of Erythromycin with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles against MRSA" , Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 07 Sep, 2020, ,Volume 21 ,Issue 10 ,Page 948-954 , 2020

Muhammad Latif,Muhammad Ihtisham Umar,Asim Rahim,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Dr. Nighat Fatima, Izhar Hussain,A. Mannan,Mohamed Khadeer Ahamed Basheer "Isolation and biological evaluation of some secondary metabolites from seeds of Silybum marianum" , 1 March ,Volume 16 ,Issue 68 ,Page 93 , 2020

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Thyroid cancer risk factors and Pakistani University students’ awareness towards its preventive practice" , Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice , 2020

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Development and Validation of HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Fexofenadine and Paracetamol in a Combined Suspension Formulation" , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy ,Volume 39 ,Issue 2 ,Page 298-305 , 2020

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Nurses perception of pharmaceutical care practice: A qualitative approach" , Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ,Volume 19 ,Issue 4 ,Page 887-892 , 2020

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Exploring community pharmacists perception towards responsible provision of patient care services: A quantitative assessment" , Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ,Volume 19 ,Issue 4 ,Page 879-855 , 2020

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail "Pharmacokinetic Profile of Oxaliplatin-Loaded pH-Responsive Hydrogels in Rabbits" , Current Pharmaceutical Design ,Volume 26 ,Issue 44 ,Page 5755-5763 , 2020

A. Mannan,Asad. M.H.H.B,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,I.Amirzada,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Effect of varying quantities of polymer on preparation and stability evaluation of carbamazepine cocrystals with dicarboxylic acid coformers" , Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ,Volume 33 ,Issue 4 ,Page 1755-1761 , 2020

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Asad. M.H.H.B "Pharmacological exploration of traditional plants for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders" , Phytotherapy Researach ,Volume 34 ,Issue 12 ,Page 1-24 , 2020

2019

Journal

Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,K.Rauf,Nargis Aman "Effect of commercial and green synthesized ZnO NPs in murine model of chloroquine-induced pruritus" , International Journal of Nanomedicine, 1st May ,Volume 2019 ,Issue 14 ,Page 3103-3110 , 2019

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail "Facile synthesis of chitosan based-(AMPS-co-AA) semi-IPNs as a potential drug carrier: enzymatic degradation, cytotoxicity, and preliminary safety evaluation" , Current Drug Delivery, 24 march 2019 ,Volume 16 ,Issue 3 , 2019

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail "Natural and Synthetic Materials Based CMCh/PVA Hydrogels for Oxaliplatin Delivery: Fabrication, Characterization, In-Vitro and In-Vivo Safety Profiling" , International Journal of Biological Macromolecules ,Volume 122 ,Page 538-548 , 2019

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail "Gelatin-based Hydrogels as Potential Biomaterials for Colonic Delivery of Oxaliplatin" , International Journal of Pharmaceutics ,Volume 556 ,Page 236-245 , 2019

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail "Pectin-based (LA-co-MAA) Semi-IPNS as a Potential Biomaterial for Colonic Delivery of Oxaliplatin" , International Journal of Pharmaceutics ,Volume 569 ,Page 118557 , 2019

A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,M. Sohail "Gelatin-based hydrogels as potential biomaterials for colonic delivery of oxaliplatin" , International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 10 February 2019 ,Volume 556 ,Page 236-245 , 2019

A. Mannan,M. Sohail,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Facile Synthesis of Chitosan Based-(AMPS-co-AA) Semi-IPNs as a Potential Drug Carrier: Enzymatic Degradation, Cytotoxicity, and Preliminary Safety Evaluation" , Current Drug Delivery, 2019 ,Volume 16 ,Page 242-253 , 2019

A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of modified resazurin microtiter plate assay of the roots of Trillium govanianum" , Natural Product Research, March 2019 , 2019

A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Synthesis, Characterization and Safety Profiling of Eudragit-Based pHResponsive Hydrogels: A Promising Platform for Colonic Delivery of Losartan Potassium" , Current Drug Delivery, 2019 ,Volume 16 ,Page 548 - 564 , 2019

Conference

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Synthesis, Characterization and Safety Profiling of Eudragit-based pH-responsive Hydrogels: A Promising Platform for Colonic Delivery of Losartan Potassium" , Current Drug Delivery, may, 2019 , 2019

2018

Journal

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Fabrication and in vitro characterization of HPMC-g-poly(AMPS) hydrogels loaded with loxoprofen sodium" , 02, october 2018 ,Volume 120 ,Issue 1 ,Page 1624-1631 , 2018

A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Dr. Nighat Fatima,Dr. AM Abbasi "Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential in Artemisia vulgaris L." , Romanian Journal of Laboratory Medicine, October 01, 2018 ,Volume 26 ,Issue 4 ,Page 431-442 , 2018

A. Mannan,A.Nazir,Dr. Nighat Fatima,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Yasser MSA Alkahraman "Antioxidants, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of Swertia chirata" , Biomedical Research, September 01, 2018 ,Volume 29 ,Issue 13 ,Page 2722-2726 , 2018

2017

Journal

S.Azhar,G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "PERCEIVED SIGNIFICANCE OF WARD-BASED PHARMACISTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NURSES: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica ñ Drug Research ,Volume 74 ,Issue 4 ,Page 1289-1294 , 2017

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Natural Cationic Polymers: Origin, Properties And Therapeutic Applications" , nov 2017 ,Volume 1 ,Issue 2 ,Page 58-70 , 2017

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Randomized controlled trials covering pharmaceutical care and medicines management: A systematic review of literature" , 2017 ,Volume 14 ,Issue 1 ,Page 521-539 , 2017

2016

Journal

G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,T.Ismail "Formulation and Evaluation of Permeation Kinetics of Doxycyclin Gel" , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy ,Volume 34 ,Issue 10 ,Page 1968-74 , 2016

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Assessment of Potential Drug-Drug interactions and its Associated Factors in the Hospitalized Cardiac Patients" , Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal ,Volume 24 ,Issue 1 ,Page 220-225 , 2016

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,S.Azhar,A.Iqbal,G. Murtaza "Assessment of anxiety and depression in hospitalized cardiac patients of Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Pakistan" , Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ,Volume 15 ,Issue 11 ,Page 2483-2488 , 2016

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Formulation, Evaluation And In Vitro Dissolution Performance Of Enalapril Maleate Sustained Release Matrices: Effect Of Polymer Composition And Viscosity Grade" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica Drug Research ,Volume 73 ,Issue 4 ,Page 1037-1043 , 2016

2015

Journal

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Community Pharmacists Attitude and Perceived Need Towards the Provision of Pharmaceutical Care Services: a Qualitative Approach" , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy ,Volume 34 ,Issue 2 ,Page 419-22 , 2015

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Formulation and Permeation Kinetic Studies of Flurbiprofen Gel" , Tropical Journal of Pharmac-eutical Research ,Volume 14 ,Issue 2 ,Page 195-203 , 2015

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "What Do the Hospital Pharmacists Think about the Quality of Pharmaceutical Care Services in a Pakistani Province? A mixed methodology study" , BioMed Research International ,Volume 2015 , 2015

Rao Khurram Ayoub,G. Murtaza,Muhammad Imran,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,S.Mir,Abida K Khan,S.Azhar,Zahid Mehmood,Ashif Sajjad,Syed Nisar Hussain Shah "Formulation and Permeation Kinetic Studies of Flurbiprofen Gel" , Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ,Volume 14 ,Issue 2 ,Page 195-203 , 2015

G. Murtaza,Hanif Ullah,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,S.Mir,Abida K Khan,Bushra Nasir,S.Azhar,Mobasher "Formulation and In vitro Dissolution Characteristics of Sustained-Release Matrix Tablets of Tizanidine Hydrochloride" , Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ,Volume 14 ,Issue 2 ,Page 219-225 , 2015

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "General public’s Perception Regarding Role of Pharmacists in Health Care System in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan: A quantitative survey study" , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy ,Volume 34 ,Issue 8 ,Page 1953-60 , 2015

2014

Journal

S.Azhar,A.Mumtaz,G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE WOMEN ATTENDING OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY OUTPATIENT OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE IN AL-AHSA, SAUDI ARABIA" , Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. ,Volume 11 ,Issue 2 ,Page 339-342 , 2014

G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Comparative evaluation of various solubility enhancement strategies for furosemide" , Pak. J. Pharm. Sci. ,Volume 27 ,Issue 4 ,Page 963-973 , 2014

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "PHOSPHOLIAPSES A2: ENZYMATIC ASSAY FOR SNAKE VENOM (NAJA NAJA KARACHIENSIS) WITH THEIR NEUTRALIZATION BY MEDICINAL PLANTS OF PAKISTAN" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research ,Volume 71 ,Issue 4 ,Page 625-630 , 2014

G. Murtaza,.Nisar-ur-Rahman,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Assessment of anxiety and depression in cardiac patients in the outpatient department of Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Pakistan" , European Journal of Clinical Pharmacy , 2014

G. Murtaza,S.Azhar,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,S.M.A Abid "Formulation and In vitro Dissolution Studies of Sustained Release Matrix Tablets of Tizanidine hydrochloride" , Tropical Journal of Pharmac-eutical Research , 2014

2013

Journal

T.Khan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,G. Murtaza "COMBATING OF SCORPION BITE WITH PAKISTANI MEDICINAL PLANTS HAVING ETHNO-BOTANICAL EVIDENCES AS ANTIDOTE" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research ,Volume 70 ,Issue 3 ,Page 387-394 , 2013

Muhammad Hassham Hassan Bin Asad,ASHIF SAJJAD,KALSOOM FARZANA,ZARMINA RASHID,A.Mumtaz,G. Murtaza,MUHAMMAD JAWAD NASIM,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "COMBATING OF SCORPION BITE WITH PAKISTANI MEDICINAL PLANTS HAVING ETHNO-BOTANICAL EVIDENCES AS ANTIDOTE, Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research," , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica -Drug Research ,Volume 7 ,Issue 3 ,Page 387-394 , 2013

Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,A. Mannan,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Nasal and perirectal colonization of vancomycin sensitive and resistant enterococci in patients of paediatrics ICU (PICU) of tertiary health care facilities." , BMC Infectious Diseases, 27 March ,Volume 13 ,Issue 156 ,Page 1-10 , 2013

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,G. Murtaza "Comparison of the Effect of Calcium Channel Blockers and Non-selective Beta-Blockers on Blood Lipids in Hypertensive Patients" , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy ,Volume 32 ,Issue 6 ,Page 940-943 , 2013

G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,S.Azhar "Evaluation of the Perception of Community Pharmacists Regarding their Role in Pakistan's Healthcare System: A Qualitative Approach" , Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ,Volume 12 ,Issue 4 ,Page 635-639 , 2013

G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Mobasher "Antibacterial activity of Phyllantus emblica, Coriandrum, sativum Culinaris medic Lawsonia alba and Cucumis sativus" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research ,Volume 70 ,Issue 5 ,Page 855-860 , 2013

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,G. Murtaza "Evaluation of self-medication amongst university students in Abbottabad, Pakistan; prevalence, attitude and causes" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research ,Volume 70 ,Issue 5 ,Page 919-922 , 2013

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,G. Murtaza "Preparation and In Vitro Characterization of Microparticles Loaded with Cimetidine: Analysis of Dissolution Data using DDSolver" , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy ,Volume 32 ,Issue 8 ,Page 1212-1217 , 2013

G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,S.Azhar "Mixed methodology approach in pharmacy practice research" , Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica-Drug Research ,Volume 70 ,Issue 6 ,Page 1123-1130 , 2013

2012

Journal

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen "Adsorption Studies of Non-Ionic Surfactants at Different Vegetable Oil-Water Interfaces." , Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, 28 July ,Volume 31 ,Issue 6 ,Page 864-8 , 2012

2011

Journal

G. Murtaza,Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Development and in vitro–in vivo relationship of controlled-release microparticles loaded with tramadol hydrochloride" , International Journal of Pharmaceutics ,Volume 407 ,Issue 6 ,Page 38–43 , 2011

Shujaat A.K, SA Khan "Sustained release Nimuesulide microparticles: Evaluation of release modifying property of ethylcellulose" , J.Chem.Soc. Pak. ,Volume 33 ,Issue 1 ,Page 49-54 , 2011

Associations/Memberships

Memberships

Member, Pakistan Pharmacy Council