Department of Chemistry
Extension Number: 595
Office Number: 163

Brief Profile
Dr. Seemal Jelani serves as an Associate Professor within the Chemistry Department at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University). With a commendable tenure spanning 22 years, she specializes primarily in Organic Chemistry. Dr. Jelani’s research pursuits encompass a broad spectrum, notably focusing on the extraction and isolation of natural products, as well as the green synthesis of nanoparticles tailored for both biological and chemical applications. Furthermore, her scholarly interests extend to the synthetic realm, with a particular emphasis on the synthesis of Schiff bases and their diverse applications. She also demonstrates a keen dedication to addressing environmental concerns, particularly those pertaining to water, grey water, water-related challenges, and solid waste issues. Dr. Seemal Jelani boasts a robust research portfolio, having contributed to the publication of 15 research articles in esteemed international journals, including Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, and the Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society.
Education

• Ph.D in Chemistry, Punjab University
• M.Sc in Chemistry, Punjab University

Research & Publications

1.  Jelani, S. (2022). Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde derivatives of Schiff bases metal complexes: A review.Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 145, 109903.
2. Jelani, S. (2018). Lipase-catalyzed green synthesis of starch–maleate monoesters andits characterization. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 15, 1939-1945.DOI:10.1007/s13738-018-1391-2
3. Jelani, S.(2015). Comparative analysis of antioxidant profiles of bark, leaves andseeds of Syzigium cumini (Indian blackberry). Editorial Board.
4. Jelani, S. (2023). Schiff base metal complexes as anti-inflammatory agents. Journal of coordination chemistry, 76 (9-10) 1094-111 
5. Jelani S. (2022). Evaluation of essential oil extracted from ginger, cinnamon and lemon for therapeutic and biological activities. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 44, 102470.
6. Jelani, S. (2021). Role of Abiotic Factors on Diversification and Adaptation of Insects in Selected Area of Lahore, Pakistan. Medwin publishers. http://DOI: 10.23880/aemb-16000110
7. Utilizing SF-36 and SF-60 for identification of public health disaster risk at solid waste disposal sites of Lahore, Pakistan. Research gate.
8. Masood, H. B. (2015). Assessment and Identification of the Quality Gradients of Canal Water used by Lahore, Pakistan Residents in Summer. Assessment, 37(37). 
9. Jelani, S. (2021). Serum vitamin D, sun exposure and clinical atrributes of local patients with respiratory allergies. Med Sci, 25(107), 179-84.
10. Masood, H. B., & Jelani, S. Environmental Terrorist: Electric Generators increasing Lead in an Environment.
11. Jelani, S. Hardness measurement in local Bottled Water in the capital of Pakistan by EDTA Titration.
12. Jelani, S. (2015). Increase of aluminum particles in the environment due to chemtrails during the period of autumn 2012 to summer 2015 within Lahore, Pakistan. Int JEng Res Gen Sci, 3, 846-51.
13. Jelani, S. Health Risks in the Sanitary Workers of UC-13, Ravi Town, Lahore, Pakistan.
14. Jelani S. (2015). A relative in vitro evaluation of antioxidant potential profile of extracts from pits of Phoenix dactylifera L.(Ajwa and Zahedi dates). Int J Adv Inf Sci Technol, 35(35), 28-37.