Deedar Ali
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
Synthetic Organic Chemist with 10+ years of experience spanning academic research and 2 years of pharmaceutical industry. Expertise in heterocyclic synthesis, catalyst development, reaction optimization, process scale-up, and analytical characterization. Experienced in pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), GMP compliance, laboratory management, and scientific reporting. Proven track record in HEC-funded projects, peer-reviewed publications, and multidisciplinary research collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
ICCBS, University of Karachi
08.2019 - Current
- Developed solid-support catalytic systems for organic transformations.
- Designed and optimized synthetic routes for bioactive heterocyclic compounds.
- Conducted scale-up studies and analytical characterization.
- Supervised laboratory activities and contributed to scientific publications.
Research Assistant (HEC-Funded Projects)
ICCBS
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Synthesized and characterized novel coumarin-linked heterocyclic compounds.
- Participated in inhibitor discovery studies targeting Carbonic Anhydrase-II.
- Managed experimental records and project reporting.
Junior Research Fellow
ICCBS
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Conducted research on transition metal-based catalysts for sulfonamide synthesis.
- Performed reaction optimization, purification, and structural characterization.
- Assisted in biological evaluation studies and publication preparation.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Officer
W. Woodward Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Performed pharmaceutical product analysis using HPLC, FTIR, and UV-Vis.
- Conducted GMP inspections and in-process quality monitoring.
- Ensured compliance with quality and documentation requirements.
Quality Control Analyst
Cibex Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Tested raw materials and finished products using pharmaceutical analytical instruments.
- Performed calibration, standardization, and quality documentation.
- Supported manufacturing operations through in-process quality checks.
Education
Ph. D. - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
ICCBS, University of Karachi
06.2026
M. Phil. - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
ICCBS, University of Karachi
01.2019
M. Sc. - Organic Chemistry
University of Karachi
01.2013
GRE Chemistry Subject Test - undefined
01.2019
Skills
- Multi-step organic synthesis
- Heterocyclic chemistry
- Catalyst development
- Reaction optimization
- Process scale-up
- Synthetic methodology development
- Column chromatography
- Preparative TLC
- Recrystallization
- Extraction
- Distillation
- Purification
- Sample preparation
- HPLC
- NMR
- FTIR
- UV-Visible Spectroscopy
- GC-MS
- Analytical data interpretation
- Quality Control (QC)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- GMP compliance
- Calibration
- In-process control
- Documentation
- Project management
- Scientific writing
- Literature review
- Technical reporting
- Laboratory supervision
- Researcher training
Additional Information
10+ years of academic and industrial laboratory experience., Experience with HEC-funded research projects., Author/co-author of peer-reviewed scientific publications., Eligible for Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Process Chemist, Medicinal Chemist, QC/QA Scientist, and R&D Scientist positions.
Core Skills
Multi-step organic synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, catalyst development, reaction optimization, process scale-up, synthetic methodology development, Column chromatography, preparative TLC, recrystallization, extraction, distillation, purification, sample preparation, HPLC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, GC-MS, analytical data interpretation, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), GMP compliance, calibration, in-process control, documentation, Project management, scientific writing, literature review, technical reporting, laboratory supervision, researcher training
Selected Publications
- FeF₃/MS (4 Å): An Efficient Solid Support Catalyst for the Preparation of Schiff Base Analogues., Manuscript Submitted, 2026-01-01
- Utilization of Transition Metal Fluoride-Based Solid Support Catalysts for the Synthesis of Sulfonamides: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitory Activity and In Silico Study., RSC Advances, 2022-01-01
- Natural Products Embedded Crown Ethers as Potent Insulin Secretory Agents., Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-01-01
Google Scholar
Deedar Ali - Google Scholar
Timeline
Research Assistant (HEC-Funded Projects)
ICCBS
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Research Fellow
ICCBS, University of Karachi
08.2019 - Current
Junior Research Fellow
ICCBS
07.2015 - 10.2019
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Officer
W. Woodward Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - 07.2015
Quality Control Analyst
Cibex Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 12.2014
Ph. D. - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
ICCBS, University of Karachi
M. Phil. - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
ICCBS, University of Karachi
M. Sc. - Organic Chemistry
University of Karachi