Dr. Fazal Hadi, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Dr. Fazal Hadi is a dedicated hospital pharmacist and emerging researcher from Mardan, Pakistan. Currently pursuing his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at AWKUM, he specializes in pharmacology, phytochemistry, and drug interaction studies. With hands-on experience as a pharmacist at MERF hospitals and academic roles as a visiting lecturer and research assistant, Dr. Hadi blends practical expertise with academic excellence. He has authored multiple publications in reputed journals and actively participates in scientific conferences. Fluent in Pashto, Urdu, and English, he is passionate about improving patient care through innovative pharmaceutical research.
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🧪 Professional Experience
Dr. Fazal Hadi brings extensive pharmaceutical and academic experience to his role in healthcare and research. As a Visiting Lecturer at AWKUM (2025–present), he engages students with lectures and guides scholarly work. From 2022–2024, he worked as a Research Assistant, mastering techniques like PCR, RNA extraction, and in vivo assays. Concurrently, he served as a Pharmacist at MERF hospitals in Peshawar, ensuring drug stock management and patient care. Earlier roles include service at a COVID-19 hospital and GIK Institute. His leadership as Pharmacy Store In-Charge during the “Sihat ka Insaaf” campaign in 2015 further highlights his dedication.
🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Fazal Hadi has pursued a progressive academic journey in pharmaceutical sciences. He is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at AWKUM, Mardan (2026, in progress) 🧪. He completed his MPhil in Pharmacology from Abasyn University, Peshawar in 2019 with a CGPA of 3.27/4 📊. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) from Gandhara University, Peshawar in 2014 with First Division 💊. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from AWKUM (2011) and completed FSc (Pre-medical) at Islamia College, Peshawar (2008, A+ grade) and Matriculation in Science in 2006 with an A1+ grade
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Fazal Hadi’s research primarily revolves around pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, and natural product chemistry 🌿. His work emphasizes the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants, focusing on their analgesic, antipyretic, anthelmintic, antidiabetic, and nutritional properties 🌱🧬. He also investigates food–drug interactions, as shown in his pharmacokinetics research on grape juice and omeprazole 🥤💊. His studies bridge traditional medicine with modern pharmacological validation, contributing to safe and effective drug discovery. By integrating in vivo, in vitro, and molecular techniques, his research supports innovation in herbal medicine, clinical pharmacy, and pharmaceutical sciences
Publication Top Notes
📄 “Integrating In Vitro, Network Pharmacology, and Molecular Docking Approaches to Uncover the Antidiabetic Potential of Tylophora hirsuta“ – Computational Biology and Chemistry, 2025
📄 “Unveiling the Therapeutic and Nutritious Potential of Vigna unguiculata in Line with its Phytochemistry” – Heliyon, 2024 | Cited by: 10 🌱🧬
📄 “Vigna mungo (Linn.) Hepper: Ethnobotanical, Pharmacological, Phytochemical, and Nutritious Profile” – Phytochemistry Reviews, 2024 | Cited by: 1 🌿📚
📄 “In Vivo Investigations of Analgesic, Antipyretic and Anthelmintic Activities of Various Extracts of Fernandoa adenophylla“ – Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal, 2021 | Cited by: 4 🧫💊
📄 “Impact of Fresh Grape Juice on the Pharmacokinetics of Omeprazole: Results of a Food–Drug Interaction Study” – Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024