Department of Chemistry
Extension Number: 607
Office Number: S-141

Brief Profile
Dr. Hina Abid is an Assistant Professor of Applied Chemistry at the Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)’s Department of Chemistry. She has a vast experience of 12 years in his respective field especially in Industrial, environmental and polymer Chemistry. Her research interests include to deal with natural and synthetic polymers, adsorption studies utilizing biomass and hydrogels, IPNs and nanocomposite. Dr. Hina Abid also has an extensive research experience and has published research articles in international journals.

Education

• PhD in Polymer Technology from University of the Punjab, Lahore.
• M.Phil. in Applied Chemistry from University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.
• Masters in Applied Chemistry from University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.

Research & Publications

1. Hina Abid, Shahzad Maqsood Khan & Saeed Iqbal (2024). A study of optical and thermal properties of natural polymer-based hemicellulosic films prepared from Plantago ovata, Allementia royleanais and Alstonia scholaris.
2. H. Abid, A. Amanat, D. Ahmed and T. Qamar. Adsorption efficacy of Carissa opaca roots residual biomass for the removal of copper from contaminated water. Chemistry International 9(1) (2023) 1-7.
3. Hina Abid, Shahzad Maqsood Khan & Saeed Iqbal (2021): A study on optical and thermal properties of natural polymer-based hemicellulose compounds, Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, vol:32 (11) 1472-1488. DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1925392.
4. Dildar Ahmed, Hina Abid & Amina Riaz (2018): Lagenaria siceraria peel biomass as a potential biosorbent for the removal of toxic metals from industrial wastewaters, International Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol: 75 (5) 763-773. DOI: 10.1080/00207233.2018.1457285.