Shazi Shakil

Lecturer of Biology

Introduction

Professor Shakil is a student-centered lecturer teaching BIOL 221 lecture and lab, and BIOL 102 and SCI 114 labs, with a focus on engaging, supportive and applied learning experiences.

Curriculum Vitae

Research Overview

Professor Shakil uses structure-based virtual screening and molecular docking to identify promising compounds that may serve as leads for future anti-infective drugs.

I love poetry and enjoy exploring the creative side of life beyond science, especially the ways language, imagination and scientific curiosity can inspire one another.

Select Publications

Shakil S* et al. A Novel Synergized Nanoformulation Revives the Activity of Ineffective Ceftibuten Antibiotic: Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro Validation and Molecular Interactions Study. BioNanoSci. 15, 378 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-025-02000­-7

Shakil S*, Rizvi SMD, Greig NH. Molecular interaction of a putative inhibitor with bacterial SHV, an enzyme associated with antibiotic resistance. R Soc Open Sci. 2023 Feb 8;10(2):221458.

Shakil S*, Rizvi SMD, Greig NH. In depth molecular interaction analyses of the complex of a proposed CTXM-inhibitor bound to the bacterial enzyme. J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2023 Oct-Nov;41(17):8362-8372.

Teaching Focus

Professor Shakil enjoys helping students build confidence in microbiology and related life sciences through supportive, student-centered teaching, hands-on laboratory learning and meaningful connections between scientific concepts and everyday life.

Previous Roles

Prior to joining PNW as Lecturer of Biology in Aug 2026, Professor Shakil served at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, as Professor (2022–Jun 2026), Associate Professor (2017–2022) and Assistant Professor (2011–2012; 2015–2017) and at Integral University, India (2012–2015) earlier.