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Khalique Ahmed, Ph.D.

Professor, Chemistry and Physics

  • Assaf Academic Center - Room 110

Personal profile

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https://www.lynn.edu/campus-directory/people/khalique-ahmed

Education/Academic qualifications

B.S., Chemistry and Physics, University of the Punjab

M.S., Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University

M.S., Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University

Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Manitoba

Areas of Scholarship

  • Spectroscopy theory and practice
  • Physiochemical properties of blended fuels
  • Science-based smart diplomacy
  • Compositional studies of biomedical, forensic and environmental samples
  • Neuroscientific basis of stress reduction techniques

Professional Information

Lynn University Faculty Positions

  • Professor, Chemistry & Physics (May 2008-Present)
  • Associate Professor, Chemistry & Physics (2000-2008)

Administrative Leadership Positions

  • Chair, Division of Natural & Applied Sciences, Lynn University (May 2013 - September 2019)
  • Chair, Department of Science, Lynn University (September 2002 - December 2010)
  • Interim Chair, Department of Mathematics, Lynn University (September 2006 - May 2007)

Previous employer

  • Sabbatical Professor of Medicine, Harvard University, 2013
  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota (1999)
  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska (1998)
  • Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Oral Biology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (1996-1998)
  • Research Scientist, Canadian Grain Commission, Winnipeg, Canada (1996-1998)
  • Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Canada (1991-1996)
  • Research Scientist, Department of Chemistry, University Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (1986-1991)

External Affiliations

  • Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Spectroscopy
  • Regular referee for Spectroscopy Letters

Awards and Honors

  • Board of Governors, Nominee, University of Manitoba, Canada, 2016
  • Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, Lynn University, 2014
  • Harvard University Sabbatical Visiting Professor, Fall 2013
  • Brigham Women's Hospital, Sabbatical Visiting Scientist, Fall 2013
  • Chief Marshall, Lynn University Commencement, May 2013
  • Last Chance Speaker, Lynn University, February 2014
  • Member Scientific Advisory Board BIT's 2nd Annual World Congress of Agriculture, China, 2012
  • Member Scientific Advisory Board BIT's 3rd Annual World Congress of Agriculture, China, 2013
  • Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, Lynn University, 2009
  • American Chemical Society (South Florida), Best Research Poster Award, 2009
  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Representative, Lynn University
  • Literati Club Award of Excellence 2000 for outstanding paper in the area of lung cancer
  • Award of excellence for teaching assistants, 1983, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Related documents

Research Interests

  • Light -matter interactions (spectroscopy) theory and practice
  • Biomedical, forensic and environmental analysis
  • Physiochemical properties of blended fuels
  • Science based smart diplomacy
  • Underlying neuroscientific principles of the alleviation of math & science learning stress

Disciplines

  • Biochemistry
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biological and Chemical Physics
  • Physics

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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