Dr. Khawar Siddiqui

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Biography

Khawar Siddiqui is a Research Assistant at the University of New South Wales in the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences. He has an extensive background in protein chemistry and biocatalysis, focusing on enzyme characterization and their applications, including the production of glutathione and screening plant molecules for inhibitors of the COVID-19 virus main protease. He has employed extremophilic enzymes from Antarctica to enhance stability and activity at low temperatures. Over the years, he has contributed to significant research projects, utilizing various biochemical and biophysical techniques such as chromatography, spectrometry, and small-angle X-ray scattering. Siddiqui has a PhD from Imperial College London, alongside a Master's degree in Zoological Sciences from Peshawar University, and has held various academic and research positions across institutions in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. His scholarly work includes published reviews and contributions to high-impact journals, along with co-editing a book on protein adaptation in extremophiles.

Research Interests

Experience

Project Officer

2019-11-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research and project management in Biotechnology.

Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — 2019-08-01

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals • Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Teaching and conducting research in Life Sciences.

Senior Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2014-07-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducting advanced research in protein chemistry.

Visiting Professor

2004-08-15 — 2005-01-05

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology • Islamabad, Pakistan

Teaching and research mentorship.

Senior Research Associate

2001-02-26 — 2004-08-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Research in biochemical analysis and enzyme activity.

Research Specialist

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Pharmaceuticals Research Centre • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Focus on protein chemistry and biopharmaceuticals.

Senior Scientific Officer

1990-01-01 — 1999-01-01

National Institute of Biotechnology Genetic Engineering • Faisalabad, Pakistan

Conducted research in biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.