Faculty & Staff

Dr Hajira has been a senior lecturer of Chemistry, Medicine and Biology at UFC since 2018. The early chapters of her life unfolded in the vibrant academic atmosphere at UCLan. Here, her passion for science is rooted, guiding her through the corridors of Medicinal Chemistry. This journey was marked by the conferral of a PhD, a testament to her speciality in “The Development & Evaluation of a New Generation of Photo-Antimicrobial Isoalloxazine Dyes for Infection Control”.

Her contributions transcend academia, earning her numerous awards for international conference presentations. Dr Hajira has twice received the prestigious all-expense-paid journey award at the American Chemical Society Conference in Philadelphia, recognising her talent in scientific writing and dedicated research.

Dr Hajira’s narrative is a holistic exploration of life’s diverse dimensions alongside a scientific journey. Dr Hajira’s story is of academic excellence, and passion for martial arts, drawing parallels between the discipline it instils, and the focus required in the scientific realm. She enjoys exploring the sand dunes and loves to discover hidden gems amidst the natural beauty of the sand, sea, and sun, and a dedication to expanding the boundaries of her scientific knowledge.