PROVINCE REPORT
MARDAN: The Department of Chemistry, Women University Mardan, is pleased to announce that four of its M.Phil. scholars Ms. Romana Rehman, Ms. Sabeeha Shakoor Khattak, Ms. Sara Ali, and Ms. Muneeba Alam have successfully defended their M.Phil. viva voce examinations held on 2nd November 2026.
The scholars completed their research under the supervision of Dr. Naila Zubair. The viva voce examinations were evaluated by external examiners Prof. Dr. Khalida Akhtar, National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, and Prof. Dr. Abbas Khan, Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.
The external examiners appreciated the quality, originality, and scientific relevance of the research work, which focused on advanced materials science with emphasis on the rational design and fabrication of functional nanomaterials and their applications in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, sustainable water treatment technologies, and biomedical domains.
The Department of Chemistry extends its heartfelt congratulations to the scholars, their supervisor, and their families on this significant academic accomplishment.
We express our profound gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, for her visionary leadership, unwavering support for research and higher education, and for providing the necessary infrastructure and research facilities that enabled the successful completion of this work.
Sincere thanks are also due to Ms. Haleema Ikram, Director Academics, Mr. Adnan Ali Khan, Controller of Examinations, the IT Section, administrative staff, and the faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry for their cooperation and support in the successful conduct of the examinations.
The Department remains committed to fostering research excellence, innovation, and scientific contributions of societal relevance. We wish our graduates continued success in their future academic and professional endeavors.

