Kashif Gul

Dr. Kashif Gul

Assistant Professor

Institute of Chemical Sciences | University of Peshawar

kashifpkh@uop.edu.pk
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Core Research Areas
Environmental Analytical ChemistryAdvanced Chromatographic TechniquesEnvironmental Occurrence and Fate of Emerging ContaminantsAdsorption and Remediation of Organic Contaminants and PesticidesIonic LiquidsGraphene and Graphene Derived Functional MaterialsPhotocatalytic DegradationSustainable Environmental Remediation

ABOUT

Dr. Kashif Gul is a Fulbright Scholar and analytical/environmental chemist with over 16 years of academic, research, and teaching experience at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. He completed his postdoctoral research as a Fulbright Scholar at Michigan State University, USA, and earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil. His research expertise includes chromatographic analysis, environmental analytical chemistry, nanomaterials, adsorption, photocatalysis, and the occurrence, fate, and remediation of emerging contaminants. Dr. Gul is actively engaged in international research collaborations, with a strong focus on sustainable environmental monitoring, advanced analytical techniques, and innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (Fulbright Scholar), 2023
    Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, 2011
    Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil
  • M.Phil. in Chemistry, 2008
    Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, 2003
    Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
  • B.Sc., 2001
    Islamia College Peshawar, Pakistan

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar (2024–Present)
  • Assistant Professor (Teaching Assignment), Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar (March 2026–Present)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar (2021–2024)
  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar (2011–2021) 

PUBLICATIONS (SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES)

PUBLICATIONS (SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES)

 

  1. Zahid, K. et al., Gul, K. (2026). Magnetic nanocomposite for dye removal. J. Dispersion Sci. Technol.
  2. Saeed, R. et al., Gul, K. (2025). Photocatalyst for dye degradation. J. Mol. Struct.
  3. Azevedo, M. et al., Gul, K. (2025). Silver nanoparticles from pineapple peel. Chemical Papers
  4. Zia, T. et al., Gul, K. (2025). Dielectric nanocomposites. Mater. Chem. Phys.
  5. Oliveira, Y. et al., Gul, K. (2025). Green synthesis of nanoparticles. Discover Applied Sciences
  6. Ullah, F. et al., Gul, K. (2023). Gold nanoparticle catalysis. Z. Phys. Chem.
  7. Ara, B. et al., Gul, K. (2023). MOF-based photocatalysis. Z. Phys. Chem.
  8. Sohni, S. et al., Gul, K. (2023). Graphene biochar adsorbent. Ind. Crops Prod.
  9. Khan, H. et al., Gul, K. (2022). Cement composites from waste materials. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res.
  10. Ullah, T. et al., Gul, K. (2022). Fluoroquinolone removal. Chemosphere
  11. Gul, K. et al. (2020). Malachite green adsorption. Sep. Sci. Technol.
  12. Khan, H. et al., Gul, K. (2020). Adsorption studies of acrylic acid. J. Environ. Chem. Eng.
  13. Ara, B. et al., Gul, K. (2020). Ion-imprinted polymer for metal removal. Desalination Water Treat.
  14. Ahmad, I. et al., Gul, K. (2018–2016). Catalytic pyrolysis and fuel production series. Energy & Fuels / J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis
  15. Gul, K. et al. (2016). Graphene oxide-chitosan nanocomposite. Carbohydr. Polym.

SPONSORSHIPS/HONORS

SPONSORSHIPS/HONORS

  • Recipient of Research Grant under National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) from Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. (Rs. 7,021,150/-)
  • Award of fellowship by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Brazil) for PhD.
  • Letter of Appreciation from United State Education Foundation (USEFP) for Cooperation during the academic function at University of Peshawar on April 17-18, 2007.
  • Letter of Appreciation from Japanese Embassy Islamabad for Cooperation during an Exhibition held at Sir Syed Abdul Qayyum Museum, University of Peshawar from 30 January to 1 February, 2003.
  • Project Team Member in the International POPS Elimination Project (IPEP), South Asia.
  • Consultant in the Sustainable Development policy institute project “Physical verification and study of contamination of soil and water in and surrounding areas of abandoned persistent organic pollutant (DDT) factory in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Pakistan”.

CONFERENCES/PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP

CONFERENCES/PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP

  • Participated in “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Workshop on Scientific Manuscript Publishing & Peer Reviews” Virtual Training, December 12, 2023.
  • Participated in “Fall 2023 Cleveland Fulbright Scholar Enrichment Seminar” held at Cleveland Ohio December 05-08, 2023.
  • Participated in “Introduction to Professional Grant Development Workshop” fall 2023 held on November 15-16, 2023.
  • Participated in “29th National & 17th International Chemistry Conference (CHEMCON-2018)” held at Bara Gali Summer Campus University of Peshawar September 06-08, 2018.
  • Participated in “27th National and 15th International Chemistry Conference (CHEMCON-2016)” held at University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan August 22-25 2016. 
  • Guest speaker at College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, February 2016. “Environmental Chemistry”
  • Three days Training Workshop on “Data treatment by SPSS software” September, 2014 at Teachers Community Centre (TCC) organized by Peshawar University Teacher’s Association (PUTA).
  • Participated in “Recent Trends in Analytical Chemistry” April 3-5, 2012, COMSTECH, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Participated in “Workshop on 4-year BS Chemistry” program held at Bara Gali Summer Campus University of Peshawar June 30- July 04, 2011.
  • Participated in “III Encontro Sobre Selenio e Telurio (III ESeTe)” November 29-December 2, 2010. 13th Brazilian Meeting on Organic Synthesis, August 31-September 4, 2009.
  • Guest Speaker in “Ninth Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry” July 24-26, 2006.

SOCIETIES AND BOARDS MEMBERSHIPS

SOCIETIES AND BOARDS MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member, American Chemical Society: Washington D.C. USA.
  • Member, The Royal Society of Chemistry: London, UK
  • Member. Board of Studies, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, 2021- till date.
  • Member, Board of Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, 2012-2016.
  • Member, Board of Studies, Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, 2012-201