Through her research and outreach, Dr. Hira Khalid empowers young women, particularly from underprivileged backgrounds, to defy the norm and pursue careers in STEM. She is an example to all female students at Forman Christian College, illustrating that with determination and hard work, there are no limits to what they can achieve and the contributions they make to society.
FCCU has announced that Dr. Khalid, Associate Chemistry Professor has been selected as the only Pakistani to be included on the “Top 50 Talented and Inspirational Women” shortlisted for the Haagen-Daz’s Rose Project 2024-2025: https://iwd.haagen-dazs.global/en/iwd-top-50-nominees/
The citation for this achievement which recognizes 50 women from 17 countries “Who Don’t Hold Back” includes the following: “Dr. Hira Khalid is a pioneering researcher focused on advancing treatments for ovarian cancer, Hepatitis C and Alzheimer’s disease. As the first to gain a PhD in her family, Hira overcame significant cultural and financial challenges to become a leader in her field. She represents Pakistan at international platforms such as the first Commonwealth Chemistry Congress and Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting”.
Dr. Khalid received her BSc and master’s from the University of the Punjab. Her PhD was granted by GC University (Government College) in collaboration with University of Washington. Her Post-Doc (US Fulbright Scholar) was done at University of Minnesota Twin Cities.