Prof. Dr. Taous Khan, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus,Pakistan
Dr. Taous Khan is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist, academician, and biomedical innovator from Pakistan with over two decades of professional and academic experience. He currently serves as a Professor (OG-IV) in the Department of Pharmacy at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus. Renowned for his cross-disciplinary research in pharmacognosy, microbial biotechnology, and drug delivery systems, Dr. Khan holds two doctoral degrees and a reputation for excellence in pharmaceutical sciences both nationally and internationally.
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📚 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Khan’s academic journey began with stellar performance in pre-medical and science disciplines. He obtained his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) in 1994 and MPhil in Organic Chemistry (2000) from the University of Peshawar. Driven by an insatiable curiosity for natural products, he pursued two PhDs — the first in Pharmacognosy from the University of Karachi (2006) and the second in (Bio)Chemical Engineering from Kyungpook National University, South Korea (2008). He further advanced his academic credentials through a Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011–2012) at the same South Korean university.
👨🏫 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Khan’s career reflects a steady rise in academia and pharmaceutical industries. His professional timeline includes pivotal roles such as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor, culminating in his current designation as Professor at COMSATS University. His international experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher in South Korea sharpened his bioprocess engineering and fermentation technology skills. Earlier, he worked in quality control and assurance roles at various Pakistani pharmaceutical firms like Eli Lilly, Dr. Raza Pharma, and Frontier Dextrose Ltd., reflecting his solid industrial grounding.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
A prolific researcher, Dr. Khan’s primary interests span Phytomedicine, Microbial Polysaccharides, Bacterial Cellulose, Natural Products Chemistry, and Biomedical Applications. His dual expertise in natural and engineered sciences enables him to work at the interface of herbal pharmacology and bioengineering. He has led and co-led numerous nationally funded research projects focusing on cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and wound healing. His groundbreaking work on bacterial cellulose-based biomedical materials has received both local and global recognition.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Khan’s influence resonates through his extensive research supervision, including 18 PhD and over 50 MS theses. His students have explored innovative topics ranging from anticancer agents and biocomposites to cardioprotective natural compounds, contributing significantly to the Pakistani pharmaco-biotech landscape. He has contributed to policy development, drug standardization, and natural drug formulation, impacting both academia and industry.
📈 Academic Citations & Publications
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and patents, including U.S. and Pakistani patents on wound healing formulations and drug delivery systems. His work appears in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, Plant Methods, and Nanocomposite Materials in Drug Delivery. His H-index and citation metrics underscore a well-cited academic presence, especially in areas of bioactivity-guided isolation and green composite formulations.
🧪 Research Skills
Dr. Khan exhibits mastery in a range of laboratory and analytical skills, including:
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Fermentation Engineering
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Biochemical Analysis
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LC-MS/MS Profiling
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Phytochemical Screening
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Standardization of Herbal Drugs
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Wound Healing Models in Animals
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Molecular Docking and Simulation
His interdisciplinary expertise enables him to explore traditional knowledge systems with modern biochemical tools, making his research both innovative and impactful.
📘 Teaching Experience
A dedicated educator, Dr. Khan has over 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in pharmacognosy, organic chemistry, microbiology, and biochemical engineering. His teaching philosophy blends research-led instruction with hands-on lab training, nurturing a generation of competent pharmacists and scientists.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Khan has received a plethora of prestigious awards, including:
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🏅 Best University Teacher Award (HEC, 2012–2013)
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🥇 Best Researcher Awards (2021, 2017)
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🧪 Innovation Award by SATHA (2015)
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🏆 Research Productivity Awards from PCST & COMSATS (2010–2017)
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🌍 Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2011)
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🎓 Korean KOSEF and KNU Fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral studies
These accolades reflect his dedication to scientific excellence and national progress in pharmaceutical research.
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
As a visionary academician and researcher, Dr. Khan continues to inspire through mentorship, innovation, and community health initiatives. His ongoing projects on hypertension, cancer, and biomedical polymers point toward a sustainable and integrative approach to healthcare. With over three decades of multifaceted experience, he is poised to leave a lasting legacy in herbal drug development, biocomposite innovation, and pharmaceutical sciences education in Pakistan and beyond.
Top Publications
Cinnamic acid lowers blood pressure and reverses vascular endothelial dysfunction in rats
- Authors: A.J. Shah, H.M. Qamar, U. Salma, Taous Khan
Journal: Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
Year: 2024
LC–ESI–MS/MS-based molecular networking, antioxidant, anti-glioma activity and molecular docking studies of Clematis graveolens
- Authors: Z. Ahmed, M. Ikram, I. Khan, K. Bashir, A.J. Shah, Z. Hussain, Taous Khan
Journal: Plant Methods
Year: 2024
Identification of Cellulose Producing Bacterial Strains: An Eco-friendly and Cost-effective Approach
- Authors: H. Muhammad, N.A. Alburae, M.A. Salam, M. Badshah, Taous Khan, S.E.M. Abo-Aba
Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Year: 2024
Extract of Chenopodium album lowers blood pressure in rats through endothelium-dependent and -independent vasorelaxation
- Authors: A. Javed, S. Khan, U. Salma, T. Ahmad, Taous Khan, A.J. Shah
Journal: Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises
Year: 2024
7-Hydroxy Frullanolide ameliorates isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury through modification of iNOS and Nrf2 genes
- Authors: S. Ullah, T. Ahmad, M. Ikram, H.M. Rasheed, M.I. Khan, Taous Khan, T.G. Alsahli, S. Alzarea, M. Althobaiti, A.J. Shah
Journal: Biomedicines
Year: 2023