Prof. Dr. Mahtab Ahmad Khan
Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
mahtab.ahmad@ucp.edu.pk
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Prof. Dr. Mahtab Ahmad Khan is a distinguished academician and researcher, serving as a Professor of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, Pakistan. Since 2021, Dr. Khan has also held the key administrative position of Dean of Faculty, providing strategic academic leadership and institutional direction aligned with outcome-based education (OBE) and quality assurance frameworks.
With over two decades of experience in academia and research, he has demonstrated excellence in curriculum design and reform, academic governance, faculty development, and student success initiatives. His leadership has been instrumental in developing new academic programs, launching innovative courses, and fostering a culture of research excellence and continuous improvement within higher education. Dr. Khan is recognized as a collaborative team builder and strategic planner, committed to achieving institutional goals, enhancing student learning outcomes, and promoting global academic partnerships. His expertise spans neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative disorders, and rodent behavioral pharmacology, with a strong focus on translational neuroscience. His research integrates data-driven decision-making, advanced biostatistics, experimental design, and pharmacodynamic modeling, bridging preclinical models with innovative therapeutics in CNS drug development.
A passionate advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, research innovation, and academic excellence, Dr. Khan continues to contribute meaningfully to institutional capacity building, faculty mentoring, and evidence-based academic management—both locally and internationally.
| Ph.D | Pharmacology | Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, The University of Lubeck- Germany | 2011-2015 |
| M.Phil | Pharmacology | Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan- Pakistan | 2004-2006 |
| B. Pharmacy | Bachelor in Pharmacy | Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan- Pakistan | 1998-2002 |
| B.Sc. | Botany, Zoology, Chemistry | Government College Bosan Road, Multan- Pakistan | 1996-1998 |
| F.Sc. | Pre-Medical | Government College of Science Multan- Pakistan | 1993-1995 |
| SSC | Science Group | F.G Boys High School Multan Cantt, Multan- Pakistan | 1991-1993 |
| Neuropharmacology |
| Neuroinflammation |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Cerebral Ischemia |
| Stroke |
| Parkinson's Disease |
| Professor (Pharmacology) | Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab –Lahore Pakistan. | 01.01.2022 to till date |
| Associate Professor (Pharmacology) | Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab –Lahore Pakistan. | 14 Nov.2019 to 31.12.2021 |
| Associate Professor (Pharmacology) | Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore –Lahore Pakistan. | 10.04.2017 to 14.11.2019 |
| Assistant Professor (Pharmacology) | Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore-Lahore- Pakistan | 07.12.2016 to 09.04.2017 |
| Assistant Professor (Pharmacology) (BS-19) IPFP-HEC | Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan Pakistan | 07.12.2015 to 06.12.2016 |
| Foreign Research Experience | Institute of Pharmacology, University of Lubeck, Germany. | 01.11.2011 to 20.08.2015 |
| Lecturer | Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. | 12.02.2010 to 30.07.2011 |
| Assistant pharmaceutical chemist (APC) BPS-17 | Drugs testing laboratory (DTL) Multan, Pakistan | 12.12.2008 to 11.02.2010 |
| Hospital Pharmacist BPS-17 | District Headquarter hospital, Vehari, Pakistan | 19.07.2008 to 12.12.2008 |
| Lecturer (Diploma courses) | Bahauddin Zakariya paramedical sciences, Pakistan. | 01.11.2006 to 30.04.2008 |
| Research Experience (During M.Phil.) | Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC), Nishtar Medical College Multan-Pakistan. | 18.09.2006 to 18.03.2007 |
| Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing | Janssen_Cilag a division of Johnson and Johnson, Lahore Pakistan Organon Pakistan, Multan, Pakistan | 27.07.2003 to 30.09.2006 |
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- Thiomer-coated solid lipid nanoparticles for the glutathione and temperature-responsive drug delivery against breast cancer.
- The role of corroles in modern cancer therapy: innovation and prospects.
- Chitosan as a multifunctional polymer in drug delivery system for diabetic wound management
- Unraveling the role of Withanolides as key modulator in breast cancer
- Chondroitin Sulfate: An Ideal Biomaterial based Scaffolds for Cartilage Regeneration and Its Therapeutic Potential
- Exploring the Antibacterial Efficacy of Opuntia monacantha in Combatting Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- An updated landscape on nanopharmaceutical delivery for mitigation of colon cancer
- Exploring Potential of Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels as Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
- Physicochemical Evaluation and Pharmacological Screening of Fernando Adenophylla Steenis Fruits
- Comparison of EKFC, Pakistani CKD-EPI and 2021 Race-Free CKD-EPI creatinine equations in South Asian CKD population: A study from Pakistani CKD community cohort.
- Chitin: A versatile biopolymer-based functional therapy for cartilage regeneration
- Ethosomes: a potential nanovesicular carrier to enhancing the drug delivery against skin barriers
- Antiacne Gel Containing Aloe vera and Clindamycin Phosphate: Design, Characterization, and Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology
- Preparation and evaluation of a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for improving the solubility and permeability of Ticagrelor.
- Natural fatty acid guards against brain endothelial cell death and microvascular pathology following ischemic insult in the presence of acute hyperglycemia
- Prevalence of Eating Disorders and its association with Social Media Addiction in Youth.
- Thermo-Responsive Sol-gel Based Nano-carriers Containing Terbinafine HCl: Formulation, In Vitro and Ex Vivo Characterization and Antifungal Activity.
- A Novel Role for A20-Regulated CNS Endothelial ICOSL in Immune Cell Adhesion and Autoimmune Neuroinflammation.
- Lamotrigine Loaded Poloxamer Based Thermo-Responsive Sol-Gel: Formulation, In Vitro Assessment, Ex Vivo Permeation, and Toxicology Study.
- Review: Solid lipid nanoparticles: a versatile approach for controlled release and targeted drug delivery
- Comparison of Pakistani CKD-EPI, New Asian-Modified CKD-EPI and Revised Lund-Malmö Study Equations in South Asian CKD Population
- Anti-arthritic and immunomodulatory potential of methanolic, n-hexane and ethyl acetate fractions of bark of Acacia modesta on complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats
- Recent advances towards overcoming the blood-brain barrier
- Lauric acid provides neuroprotection against oxidative stress in mouse model of hyperglycaemic stroke.
- Design and Evaluation of Hydrophobic Ion Paired Insulin Loaded Self Micro-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System for Oral Delivery
- Benzoic-D5 acid as D2 receptor agonist in the treatment of rotenone induced Parkinson’s disease in mice
- Fabrication and Characterization of Celecoxib loaded Chitosan/Guar Gum-based Hydrogel Beads.
- Optimal Glomerular Filtration Rate Equations for Various Age Groups, Disease Conditions and Ethnicities in Asia: A Systematic Review
- Gender-Based Differences in Prevalence and Effects of ADHD in Adults; a Systematic Review
- Synthesis of chemically cross-linked pH-sensitive hydrogels for the sustained delivery of ezetimibe.
- Press-Coated Aceclofenac Tablets for Pulsatile Drug Delivery:
- Molecular markers for the detection of pathogenic and food poisoning potential of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from wounds of hospitalized patients.
- In-silico and In-vivo: Evaluating the therapeutic potential of Kaempferol, Quercetin and Catechin to treat chronic epilepsy in a rat model
- Neuroinflammatory Triangle Presenting Novel Pharmacological Targets for Ischemic Brain Injury
- Role of Adaptor Protein Myeloid Differentiation 88 (MyD88) in Post-Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Inflammation: A Systematic Review.
- Treatment of HCV genotype-1a infection in a child suffering with Thalassemia-major by Sofosbuvir/ Daclatasvir
- Endogenous brain endothelial thrombomodulin protects the ischemic brain by affecting capillary diameter and vessel proliferation
- Prophylactic treatment of ischemic stroke with Coffea arabica in rats: A preliminary study
- Emerging Resistance of Antibiotics Against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Methicillin Sensitive and Resistance Staphylococcus aureus
- Patterns of physicians’ knowledge, Attitude and prescribing trends against upper respiratory tract infections in Lahore, Pakistan
- Pharmacological Evaluation of Lavandula stoechas L. for Ethanol-induced Gastric Mucosal Ulcer
- Anti-Epileptic Potential of Ziziphus Vulgaris And Ferula Asafoetida Extracts In Chemically Kindled Mouse Model
- Lauric Acid; its role in behavioral modulation, neuro-inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in Haloperidol induced Parkinson disease
- Cerebral angiogenesis ameliorates pathological disorders in Nemo-deficient mice with small-vessel disease
- Corncob; the Inducer of Polyhydroxybutyrates (PHBs) of Bacillus licheniformis-MK656314
- Emerging antimicrobial resistance causing therapeutic failure in neonatal sepsis
- Effectiveness of clobazam on perception, creativity, intelligence, selective and visual memory
- Arabinoxylan-Based Mucoadhesive Oral Films of Tizanidine HCL Designed and Optimized Using Central Composite Rotatable Design
- Comparative Study on Sperm Motility in Metformin and Insulin Dependent Diabetics
- Fabrication and characterization of Matrix type Transdermal Patches Loaded with Ramipril and Repaglinide by using cellulose based hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers; An in-vitro and ex-vivo permeation studies
- Haloperidol induced Parkinson’s disease mice model and motor-function modulation with Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
- Development and Evaluation of Ivabradine Hcl-Loaded Polymeric Microspheres Prepared With Eudragit L100-55 (Methaacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer) And Ethyl Cellulose For Controlled Drug Release
- Self-Medication amongst the university students of Multan, Pakistan- A questionnaire-based survey.
- Hyperglycemia in Stroke Impairs Polarization of Monocytes/ Macrophages to a Protective Noninflammatory Cell Type.
- Haloperidol leads to Torse de pointes in Schizopherneic pool.
- pH responsive alginate polymeric rafts for controlled drug release by using box Behnken response surface design
- Role of testosterone in modification of ischemic heart disease.
- To assess health-related quality of life co-morbidity pattern in hemodialysis patients
- Evaluation of C. cassia Effectiveness in Behavioral Modulation of Haloperidol Induced Parkinson’s Disease (Mice Model)
- A preliminary evaluation of the effects of Camellia sinensis on stroke induced rat model.
- Conference Paper:
- The decrease of M-CSF expression in the brain endothelium by acute hyperglycemia leads to a reduction in tissue protective M2 macrophages after ischemic stroke.
- The ß-hydroxybutyrate receptor HCA2 activates a neuroprotective subset of macrophages.
- Social stratification predicts the risk of ischemic heart disease: A cross sectional study in Pakistani population above 40 years
- Effect of ß-Glucuronidase on Extraction Efficiency of Silymarin from Human Plasma Samples Using Validated HPLC-UV Analysis
- Characterization and In-Vitro Release Study of Celecoxib Microspheres Synthesized from Polymethacrylate and Polyvinyl Pyrolidone
- A fast and simple HPLC-UV method for simultaneous determination of three anti- cancer agents in plasma of breast cancer patients and its application to clinical pharmacokinetics
- Knowledge Regarding the Transmission of Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C Virus Infection And HIV Among Patients Attending Medical Outpatients Department At Nishtar Hospital Multan
- Frequency of HCV Seropositvity it’s Association to Risk Factors among Healthy Blood donors reporting to blood bank at Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital-Bahawalpur