Prof. Dr. Haroon Khan has obtained the degree of PhD from the Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar. He started his career as a lecturer at Gandhara College of Pharmacy, and currently, is holding the status of a full Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan. Dr. Khan has 187 publications in various national and international reputable journals with considerable impact factor while several others are submitted or in the process of submission.

Dr. Haroon Khan's research focus is drug discovery from natural sources including phytopharmacological and phytochemical investigations of extracts/isolated compounds in collaboration with numerous international researchers. The scientific contribution of Dr. Khan has been acknowledged by PCST.