Sara Musaddiq

Dr. Sara Musaddiq is serving as Associate Professor and Chairperson of Department of Chemistry, The Women University Multan. She has also served as Director Quality Enhancement Cell. She earned her PhD degree in Natural Product Chemistry in 2014 from the Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Dr Sara is founding Editor-in-Chief, of the Journal Frontiers in Chemical Sciences. Being an energetic young scientist, she is playing her role in community services by conducting research to explore the potential of precious natural resources. Her research remains focused on unraveling the mysteries of nature’s chemical repertoire, with a particular emphasis on exploring the medicinal potential of local herbs as well as use of natural resources in synthesis of nanomaterials. In addition to her research endeavors, Sara Musaddiq is deeply committed to mentorship and education, inspiring the next generation of scientists to explore the wonders of natural product chemistry. In order to sustain her research group, Dr. Sara has received several competitive research grants including research grant under National Research Program for Universities from HEC Pakistan. She has supervised various MPhil and PhD theses.

Publications

Therapeutic and Pharmacological Applications of Ethnobotany
Sara Musaddiq, Imama Fayyaz, Kiran Mustafa. © 2024. 383 pages.
In the intricate tapestry of nature, the potential of kitchen spice seeds remains largely untapped, despite their rich history as sources of natural compounds with diverse...
Ethnobotanical Insights Into Medicinal Plants
Sara Musaddiq, Imama Fayyaz, Kiran Mustafa. © 2024. 390 pages.
A significant gap exists between traditional knowledge and modern scientific understanding of phytochemicals and ethnobotanical wisdom in botanical science. Despite the...
Unveiling the Remarkable Ethnobotanical, Medical Marvels, and Biogenic Alchemy of Carom Seeds
Nukhba Abbas, Imama Fayyaz, Kiran Mustafa, Sara Musaddiq, Maryam Fatima. © 2024. 24 pages.
Use of plant is as old as human cultivation. Trachysperum ammi is native to Egypt and cultivated in Mediterranean regions.iTrachysperum ammi acts as good appetizer stomachie and...
Beneath the Poppy's Veil: Exploring Ethnobotanical Treasures, Healing Power, and Biogenic Alchemy of Poppy Seeds
Khansa Akram, Imama Fayyaz, Aleena Munir, Kiran Mustafa, Sara Musaddiq, Sadia Iqbal. © 2024. 23 pages.
Plants are one of the essential assets of medicine. Papaver somniferum (scientific name) is native to Southeastern Europe and Asia. The poppy plant is a common herb that is known...
Overview of Functional Nanomaterials
Naseem Akhtar, Malika Rani, Sumara Ashraf, Sara Musaddiq, Anam Munawar, Waseem Abbas. © 2023. 9 pages.
The purpose of this introductory chapter is to define the concepts of functional nanomaterials in science and technology. It will also highlight the fundamental characteristics...
Ethnobotanical and Pharmacological Importance of the Herbal Plants With Anti-Hair Fall and Hair Growth Activities
Kiran Mustafa, Javaria Kanwal, Sara Musaddiq, Samia Khakwani. © 2022. 14 pages.
The primary aim of this study is to access the salient herbal plants with the active constituent of potentially anti-hair fall activities. It also presents the various reasons...
Cognitive Enhancement and Neuroprotective Abilities of Plants: Ethnobotanical and Pharmacological Importance of These Plants
Kiran Mustafa, Javaria Kanwal, Samia Khakwani, Sara Musaddiq. © 2022. 19 pages.
Extensive research suggests that a number of plant-derived chemicals and traditional Oriental herbal remedies possess cognition-enhancing properties. Widely used current...
Ethnobotanical and Pharmacological Importance of the Herbal Plants With Anti-Hair Fall and Hair Growth Activities
Kiran Mustafa, Javaria Kanwal, Sara Musaddiq, Samia Khakwani. © 2020. 18 pages.
The primary aim of this study is to access the salient herbal plants with the active constituent of potentially anti-hair fall activities. It also presents the various reasons...
Cognitive Enhancement and Neuroprotective Abilities of Plants: Ethnobotanical and Pharmacological Importance of These Plants
Kiran Mustafa, Javaria Kanwal, Samia Khakwani, Sara Musaddiq. © 2020. 25 pages.
Extensive research suggests that a number of plant-derived chemicals and traditional Oriental herbal remedies possess cognition-enhancing properties. Widely used current...