Khalil Qureshi
| Khalil Qureshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lahore, Punjab |
| Citizenship | Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Fields | Physical Chemistry |
| Institutions |
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Punjab University London University Lahore University of Management Sciences |
| Alma mater | Punjab University Imperial College London |
| Thesis | Physico-chemical studies of the vapour deposition of alumina (1972) |
| Doctoral advisor | David Craig |
| Known for | Work in physical chemistry, explosive forming, nuclear energy, and Pakistan's nuclear deterrence program. |
| Notable awards |
Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2003) Sitara-i-Imtiaz (1999) |
Khalil Ahmad Qureshi (Urdu: خليل احمد قريشى; HI, SI, PhD), is a Pakistani physical chemist and the professor of physical chemistry at the Punjab University.
Under his credit, he has published notable papers in nuclear physical chemistry in international scientific journals as well contributing in the advancement of the scientific applications of the civilian usage of the fuel cycle.
A native of Lahore, Qureshi subsequently attended the Punjab University to study chemistry where he graduated with BSc in chemistry. For his higher studies, he went to United Kingdom to attend Imperial College London. He earned MSc in Chemical Technology and worked towards gaining the DIC in physical metallurgy. At the Imperial College, he joined the doctoral group led by Thomas West and David Craig. He earned his PhD in physical chemistry under the supervision of David Craig, writing his thesis on Physico-chemical studies of the vapour deposition of Al2O3, in 1972.
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