Dr. Imran Ali is a world-recognized analytical chemist and distinguished academic leader renowned for his transformative contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and environmental chemistry. He currently serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi, India, where he has established himself as a preeminent scholar with over twenty-five years of dedicated research experience. His academic journey includes significant appointments as Reader at Jamia Millia Islamia from 2006 to 2009 and Scientist at the National Institute of Hydrology from 1997 to 2005, reflecting his progressive leadership in the field. Professor Ali has further expanded his academic influence through visiting professorships at prestigious institutions including King Saud University in Riyadh, Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, demonstrating his international standing in chemical sciences.
Professor Ali's groundbreaking research in chiral drug development and advanced separation techniques has fundamentally advanced analytical chemistry with over 500 scholarly publications and more than 28,000 citations, achieving an impressive h-index of 83. His pioneering work on water treatment using next-generation nano-adsorbents and chiral pollutants analysis has earned him global recognition as the 24th ranked researcher in Analytical Chemistry worldwide according to Stanford University's prestigious assessment, while simultaneously securing the top position among Indian scholars in this specialized field. His research contributions span pharmaceutical analysis by chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, multistep organic synthesis, and water splitting by nanomaterials, with practical applications that address critical challenges in drug discovery and environmental sustainability. This substantial body of work has established him as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher in 2020, underscoring the exceptional impact of his scientific contributions across multiple domains.
Beyond his research achievements, Professor Ali has significantly shaped his discipline through editorial leadership on ten national and international journals and extensive peer review activities for over fifty scientific publications, demonstrating his commitment to advancing scholarly standards in chemistry. His international collaborations span twelve countries, reflecting his dedication to fostering global scientific cooperation and knowledge exchange in chemical research. As an innovative educator, Professor Ali has pioneered technology-integrated teaching methodologies that transform traditional chemistry education while mentoring numerous researchers who have pursued successful scientific careers worldwide. His ongoing research continues to push boundaries in nano-material applications for environmental remediation and pharmaceutical analysis, with future work poised to deliver further transformative contributions to analytical chemistry and sustainable solutions for global health challenges.
