Dr. Misbah Shahid Khan - Research Contributor

Dr Misbah Shahid, PhD Chemistry researcher and CleanFormulation contributor

Dr. Misbah Shahid is a chemistry researcher whose academic work focuses on molecular design, inorganic coordination chemistry, and computational analysis of biologically active compounds. Her research has explored the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes, structure–activity relationships, and molecular interaction mechanisms studied through analytical and computational techniques.

Her doctoral research examined the design and evaluation of transition-metal complexes derived from Schiff base ligands, investigating their interaction with DNA structures and their antiproliferative properties. This work combined synthetic chemistry, crystallographic characterization, and computational modeling to understand how molecular structure influences biological interaction.

At CleanFormulation, Dr. Misbah contributes as a research writer and technical reviewer for topics related to chemical formulation systems, ingredient functional roles, and molecular behavior within cleansing product formulations.

Academic Background

Dr. Misbah completed her doctoral research in Chemistry at Sharda University, where her work focused on the synthesis and characterization of biologically relevant coordination compounds and their structural analysis.

Her academic progression includes:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Chemistry
    Sharda University
    Research focus: Transition-metal complexes, molecular interaction studies, and computational chemistry.
  • Master of Science (MSc) - Chemistry
    Sharda University
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Basic Science
    University of Kashmir

Her doctoral thesis was titled:

“Transition Metal Complexes of Schiff Base Ligands and Study of Their DNA Interaction and Antiproliferative Activities.”

The research integrated synthetic chemistry, spectroscopic characterization, and computational modeling to investigate molecular behavior and structure–activity relationships.

Doctoral Research

Dr. Misbah Shahid completed her doctoral research in Chemistry at Sharda University , Greater Noida, India. Her PhD thesis focused on the synthesis and structural investigation of coordination compounds and their biological interaction mechanisms.

Her doctoral dissertation was titled:

“Transition Metal Complexes of Schiff Base Ligands and Study of Their DNA Interaction and Antiproliferative Activities.”

The research examined transition-metal complexes derived from Schiff base ligands and evaluated their interaction with DNA as well as their potential antiproliferative properties. The work combined synthetic chemistry, spectroscopic characterization, crystallographic analysis, and computational modeling to investigate structure–activity relationships within these molecular systems.

The research was conducted in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Sharda University and completed in July 2024.

Her doctoral work was supervised by Dr. Preeti Jain, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Sharda University.

Research Experience

Following completion of her doctoral work, Dr. Misbah worked as a Project Scientist on a research project funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research, hosted at Sharda University.

In this role, her work involved molecular design studies, computational docking analysis, and evaluation of biologically active compounds within interdisciplinary research projects.

Her research experience includes:

  • Synthesis and characterization of organic and coordination compounds
  • Spectroscopic and crystallographic structural analysis
  • Computational modeling and molecular docking
  • Structure–activity relationship evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration in chemical and biochemical research

Analytical Techniques and Research Tools

During her doctoral and post-doctoral research work, Dr. Misbah has worked with a wide range of chemical characterization and analytical techniques used in molecular and structural chemistry.

These include:

  • UV–Visible spectroscopy
  • FTIR spectroscopy
  • Proton NMR (¹H-NMR)
  • High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS)
  • Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD)
  • Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)

She also works with computational and research documentation tools commonly used in academic chemistry research, including chemical structure software, molecular analysis tools, and scientific writing platforms.

Publications and Research Output

Dr. Misbah has contributed to several peer-reviewed research publications across international chemistry journals.

Her work has appeared in journals published by organizations such as:

  • Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Elsevier
  • Wiley

Research topics in her publications include:

  • Synthesis and characterization of biologically active coordination compounds
  • Molecular docking and computational chemistry analysis
  • Catalytic and sensing properties of nanomaterials
  • Structure–activity relationships of organic and metal-based molecules

Her research has also been presented at academic conferences through both oral and poster presentations.

In addition to journal publications, she has contributed to research work related to patented chemical compositions.

Academic Profiles and Research Records

Dr. Misbah maintains several research identity profiles used within the academic publishing ecosystem.

These platforms document her publications, citation records, and collaborative research work.

Role in the CleanFormulation Research Project

CleanFormulation is an independent research initiative focused on explaining the formulation science of soaps, detergents, and cleansing products.

Within this project, Dr. Misbah contributes to:

  • Explaining chemical functions of cosmetic and cleansing ingredients
  • Reviewing formulation-related chemical mechanisms
  • Assisting with technical interpretation of molecular and chemical data
  • Supporting research writing for ingredient and formulation analysis pages

Her role focuses on chemical explanation and structural interpretation, helping translate complex molecular behavior into clear explanations suitable for research-based consumer education.

Research Areas Relevant to CleanFormulation

Dr. Misbah contributes to subject areas where molecular chemistry intersects with formulation science, including:

  • surfactant molecular behavior
  • Coordination chemistry and metal interactions
  • Molecular structure and functional group chemistry
  • Analytical characterization of chemical compounds
  • Computational chemistry interpretation of molecular interactions

These areas contribute to the broader objective of explaining how ingredients behave within real formulation systems.

Editorial Transparency

Dr. Misbah contributes to CleanFormulation as an independent research collaborator. Her role involves research writing and technical review of chemistry-related topics within the project’s editorial framework.

All published material on CleanFormulation follows documented policies covering evidence sourcing, research methodology, ethical review, and transparency standards.

Content published on this platform is intended for research and educational purposes and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment guidance, or regulatory certification.

Collaboration and Academic Engagement

Researchers, formulation scientists, and subject-matter specialists interested in collaborative research, methodological review, or data verification may contact the CleanFormulation research team through the project’s official contact channel.

Collaborative work prioritizes transparency, evidence documentation, and methodological clarity.