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Syeda Takmeel Zahra

Syeda Takmeel Zahra

Krakow,12

Summary

Dynamic Ph.D. Chemistry Scholar with extensive experience at Jagiellonian University, specializing in Raman and FT-IR spectroscopy. Proven ability to enhance educational impact through innovative teaching methods and effective presentation development. Skilled in chemometric analysis and proficient in English, driving successful research outcomes and fostering student engagement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ph.D Chemistry Scholar/ Doctoral Student

Jagiellonian University
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized vibrational spectroscopic techniques including Raman, FT-Raman, FT-IR, ATR-FTIR, and OPTIR for plant stress identification and characterization.
  • Engaged in diverse projects to advance scientific skills and contribute to quality publications.
  • Served as lecturer and co-lecturer in multiple teaching classes to enhance educational impact.
  • Completed courses to expand knowledge in teaching methodologies and research practices.

Research Contributer

University of Gdańsk
07.2024 - 08.2024

Conducted preliminary ATR-FTIR spectral analysis differentiating control and transformed Arabidopsis thaliana root and shoot tissues for evaluating transformation efficiency

Project Team Member

OPUS 21 NCN
12.2023 - 03.2024

Established Raman spectroscopy methodology and assessed spectral data from human brain and endothelial cells under varying oxygen conditions.

Chemistry Teacher

Aspire Group of Colleges
09.2022 - 06.2023

Instruct bachelor students in chemistry coursework and laboratory practices to introduce fundamental concepts of chemistry

Chemistry Teacher

Ghazali Group Of Colleges
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland
09-2027

Master in Philosophy Chemistry (M.phil Chemistry) - Chemistry

University of Agriculture
Faisalabad, Pakistan
12-2022

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
Lahore, Pakistan
06-2019

Skills

  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • FT-IR Spectroscopy
  • Chemometric Analysis
  • Software: MS Office, ProjectFive, OriginPro, and OPUS
  • Presentation development
  • Foreign language proficiency (C1 English, B1 Polish)
  • Research methodologies

Certification

  • The certificate of participation and as oral presenter in the ''4th International Conference on Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Innovation to Commercialization'' in Department of Chemistry Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
  • The Certificate for the participation as Oral and Poster presenter in ''20th European Conference on Spectroscopy of Biological Molecules (ECSBM) in Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz, Poland'' (1st Position as Best Poster Presenter with 200-euro cash prize)
  • The certificate in the participation as poster presenter in the ''2nd Interdisciplinary Symposium of the Biomedical Sciences Programme at the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences Małopolska Center of Biotechnology Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland''
  • Teaching Experience Certificate
  • Aspire Teacher Training Session Certificate
  • Wheat Productivity Enhancement Campaign Certificate
  • The participation certificate as poster presenter at ''International Conference on Innovations in Chemistry and Physics (ICP-2022) University of Education, Faisalabad Campus''

Workshops

  • 3D Raman Imaging and Correlative Microscopy for Life Sciences (The workshop conducted by WITec Oxford Instruments and Quantum Design Europe). In 2024
  • Empowering the Chemists in Pakistan with ACS Pakistan Chapter: High-Impact publishing, Science Outreach, and Entrepreneurship (The workshop conducted by The American Chemical Society Chapter Pakistan). In 2025

Additional Grants

  • Doctoral School Society (TD UJ) Funding competition 2024 (For international Conference)
  • Doctoral School Society (TD UJ) Funding competition 2025 (For international Conference)

Publications

  • Zahra, S.T., Sabah, N.U., Majeed, M.I., Nawaz, H., Rashid, N., Alshammari, A., Albekairi, N.A., Ali, A., Arshad, S., Rehman, A. and Shahzadi, A., 2025. Raman spectroscopy for the quantitative and qualitative analyses of solid drug formulations of salbutamol. Analytical Sciences, pp.1-9.
  • Farooq, U., Zahra, S.T., Najeeb, J., Naseem, K., Khan, M.E., Ali, W., Alomar, M.S., Ali, S.K., Hassan, M., Al Zoubi, W. and Bashiri, A.H., 2025. Harnessing the potential of green synthesized Co-Fe-ZnS nanocomposites for successive solar-driven degradation of amoxicillin, hydrogen production, and CO2 reduction: Optimization of reaction parameters by response surface methodology. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 44, p.e01377.
  • Raza, A., Zahra, S.T., Noor, H., Naseem, S., Riaz, S., Khan, M.E., Ali, W., Alomar, M.S., Khan, A.U., Ali, S.K. and Hasan, N., 2025. Excellent Photocatalytic Performance Against Amoxicillin Antibiotic and Pt-Free Hydrogen Production Using Fe-Doped ZnS Nanostructures: Reaction Kinetics and Mechanistic Insights. Catalysts, 15(2), p.165.
  • ul Haq, A., Majeed, M.I., Nawaz, H., Rashid, N., Javed, M.R., Iqbal, M.A., Raza, A., Zahra, S.T., Meraj, L., Perveen, A. and Murtaza, S., 2023. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for monitoring antibacterial activity of imidazole derivative (1-benzyl-3-(sec‑butyl)-1H-imidazole-3-ium bromide) against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 42, p.103533.


Hobbies

  • Drawing
  • Crafting
  • Badminton Player
  • Travelling

Timeline

Research Contributer

University of Gdańsk
07.2024 - 08.2024

Project Team Member

OPUS 21 NCN
12.2023 - 03.2024

Ph.D Chemistry Scholar/ Doctoral Student

Jagiellonian University
10.2023 - Current

Chemistry Teacher

Aspire Group of Colleges
09.2022 - 06.2023

Chemistry Teacher

Ghazali Group Of Colleges
07.2019 - 07.2020

Ph.D. - Chemistry

Jagiellonian University

Master in Philosophy Chemistry (M.phil Chemistry) - Chemistry

University of Agriculture

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
Syeda Takmeel Zahra