Kamal A. Qureshi
College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, KTHM College, KTHM College (Savitribai Phule Pune University), SVKT College (Savitribai Phule Pune University)
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Plant Science · Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity · Medicinal Plant Research · Computational Drug Discovery Methods
0000-0002-3498-797X
About
Dedicated Senior Microbiology Lecturer and Drug Discovery Researcher with over a decade of academic and research experience, combining strong teaching capabilities with hands-on expertise in antimicrobial resistance, pathogen biology, and natural product-based drug discovery. Specializes in both in vitro bioassays and in silico molecular modeling, including molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and ADMET profiling to identify and evaluate novel drug candidates. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary research, publish high-impact articles, and mentor students in microbiology, biotechnology, and computational biology. Committed to advancing therapeutic solutions against infectious diseases through innovative, translational research.
Employment
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College of Pharmacy, Qassim University Lecturer-Pharmaceutical Microbiology2012 - Present
Education
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KTHM College M.Phil (Environmental Science)2015 - 2017
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KTHM College (Savitribai Phule Pune University) M.Sc. (Microbiology)2004 - 2007
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SVKT College (Savitribai Phule Pune University) B.Sc. (Microbiology)2001 - 2004
Projects & Funding
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Harnessing Nature's Arsenal: Exploring Desert Halophytes, Saudi Arabian Traditional Medicinal Herbs, and National Marine Resources for Discovering Novel Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents Saudi National Institute of Health2025 - 2028
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Biological evaluation of pharmaceutical preparations from the volatile oils of Qassim plants and some pure volatile oils as potential candidates for the treatment of burns and dermatitis Qassim University2021 - 2023
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Plants of Qassim region: Follow the biological guidance to separate the active substances Qassim University2021 - 2023
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Isolation and identification of some siderophore types from Frankia and its potential use for anemia and cancer therapy Qassim University2020 - 2022
Publications (56)
- In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of the Anti-Infective Potential of EF24-Analogous Curcuminoids: Antiprotozoal Activity and HIV-1 Ribonuclease H Inhibition Save
- Antimicrobial and antibiofilm evaluation of thymol, sodium azide, and sodium lauryl sulfate against multidrug-resistant pathogens: An integrated experimental and computational study Save
- Asymmetric organotellurium hard-soft donor schiff base ligand and its Cu(II)/Ni(II) complexes: DNA intercalation, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity Save
- Comprehensive in vitro antimicrobial and antiviral evaluation, GC- MS profiling, in silico molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations of Achillea millefolium essential oil Save
- Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Emerging Interventions Save
- Exploring the antimicrobial and antibiofilm potency of four essential oils against selected human pathogens using in vitro and in silico approaches Save
- In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of the Anticancer and Antiparasitic Activities of New 2-Methoxy Azachalconium Bromides Save
- Repurposing eugenol and cinnamaldehyde as potent antimicrobial agents: A comprehensive in-vitro and in-silico study Save
- Comparative study of volatile oil constituents, anti-microbial properties, and antibiofilm activities in Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Eucalyptus globulus : insights from central Saudi Arabia Save
- Exploring nature's hidden treasure: Unraveling the untapped phytochemical and pharmacological potentials of Clinopodium vulgare L. – A hidden gem in the Lamiaceae family Save
- Navigating bioactivity space in anti-tubercular drug discovery through the deployment of advanced machine learning models and cheminformatics tools: a molecular modeling based retrospective study (vol 14, 1340724 2024) Save
- Brucellosis: epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment–a comprehensive review Save
- Microalgae: A promising source for biofuel production Save
- Navigating bioactivity space in anti-tubercular drug discovery through the deployment of advanced machine learning models and cheminformatics tools: a molecular modeling based retrospective study Save
- Fungal Endophytes: Microfactories of Novel Bioactive Compounds with Therapeutic Interventions; A Comprehensive Review on the Biotechnological Developments in the Field of Fungal Endophytic Biology over the Last Decade Save
- Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, and Antioxidant Potentials of Four Halophytic Plants, Euphorbia chamaesyce, Bassia arabica, Fagonia mollis, and Haloxylon salicornicum, Growing in Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia: Phytochemical Profile and In Vitro and In Silico… Save
- Medicinal Plants as Therapeutic Alternatives to Combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Comprehensive Review Save
- In vitro and in silico evaluations of actinomycin X2 and actinomycin D as potent anti-tuberculosis agents Save
- A novel facile synthesis of metal nitride@metal oxide (BN/Gd2O3) nanocomposite and their antibacterial and anticancer activities Save
- PD-1 and PD-L1: architects of immune symphony and immunotherapy breakthroughs in cancer treatment Save