Faculty Members

• Research Productivity Award of Rs. 1,20,000/- for 2001-02 by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan
• XIIIth Star Award 2002
• President Award: Izaaz-i-Fazeelat (2003) + Cash Award of Rs. 20,000/-
• HEC Best University Teacher Award (2003) + Cash Award of Rs. 1,00,000/-
• Zoologist of the Year Award (2005)
• Shield of Merit by Governor/ Chancellor Punjab at Governor House 2005
• Served as Professor BZ University Multan under TTS of HEC against salary of 1,80,000/- p.m. from 01.02.2009 to 11.04.2011.

• Post-Doctorate Zoology (Environment Biochemistry/ Biochemical Toxicology : on Human Being, Animals and Insects) was undertaken three times in 1992-94, 2005 and 2007 at  the Regional Neurosciences, Newcastle General Hospital, UK and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
• D Zoology (Environment Biochemistry/ Biochemical Toxicology) from the University of the Punjab, Lahore in 1990. A part of Ph.D research work was conducted at the University Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
• MSc. Applied Entomology from University Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in 1980
• BSc. (Hons.) Agri. (Entomology) from University of Agriculture Faisalabad,   Pakistan in 1972.

• England 5 times i.e. for M.Sc.& Trainings in 1979-80, for a part of Ph.D in 1986, & three times Post-doctorate i.e. in 1992- 94, 2005 & 2007.
• India in 1983 to compare agriculture of West and East Punjab and to witness cricket match
• Saudi Arabia six times i.e. for Haj in 1986, for Ramzan Umrah in 1994, for Haj in 2009, for Haj in 2011, for Haj Badal for Late Mother in 2012 and Ramzan Umrah in 2016
• Germany to visit Pesticides Manufacturing Plant of Bayer Crop Science at Leverkusen in 1992.
• Malaysia to visit University SAINS Malaysia from 27th Dec 2014 to 25^th Jan 2015

– 24.03.2015 to date:
Professor Biochemistry and Dean Faculty of Life Sciences, University of  Central Punjab, Lahore
– 22.12.2011 to 21.03.2015 :
i) Professor, Biochemistry and Environmental Science, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
ii) Head Environment Science, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
iii) Editor Pakistan Journal of Molecular Medicine, Centre of Research in Molecular Medicine, Lahore
– 11.10.2010 to 21.12.2011:
Professor and Campus Director, B.Z. University Sub-campus D.G. Khan
– 01.02.2009 to 11.04.2011
Professor, B.Z. University, Multan under Tenure Track System of HEC against salary of  Rs.1,80,000/- p.m.
– 08.10.2002 to 31.01.2009
Professor, B.Z. University, Multan (BS 21)
– 21.05.1999 to 07.10.2002
Associate Professor at Univ. of Agri. Faisalabad (BS 20)
– 06.07.1981 to 20.05.1999
Deputy Director of Agri. (Plant Protection) Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore and equivalent posts.
– 19.12.1973 to 05.07.1981
Assistant Plant Protection Officer at Lahore and Muzaffar Garh, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore

– 24.03.2015 to date:
Professor Biochemistry and Dean Faculty of Life Sciences, University of
Central Punjab, Lahore
– 22.12.2011 to 21.03.2015 :
i) Professor, Biochemistry and Environmental Science, Institute of Molecular
Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
ii) Head Environment Science, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,
University of Lahore
iii) Editor Pakistan Journal of Molecular Medicine, Centre of Research in Molecular Medicine, Lahore
– 11.10.2010 to 21.12.2011:
Professor and Campus Director, B.Z. University Sub-campus D.G. Khan
– 01.02.2009 to 11.04.2011
Professor, B.Z. University, Multan under Tenure Track System of HEC
against salary of  Rs.1,80,000/- p.m.
– 08.10.2002 to 31.01.2009
Professor, B.Z. University, Multan (BS 21)
– 21.05.1999 to 07.10.2002
Associate Professor at Univ. of Agri. Faisalabad (BS 20)
– 06.07.1981 to 20.05.1999
Deputy Director of Agri. (Plant Protection) Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore and equivalent posts.
– 19.12.1973 to 05.07.1981
Assistant Plant Protection Officer at Lahore and Muzaffar Garh, Govt. of
the Punjab, Lahore

PhD Microbiology & Immunology
Nanjing Agri. University, CHINA
2007-2010

MPhil Microbiology
Quaid-E-Azam University
2004-2006
DVM Veterinary Sciences
Gomal University
2000-2004
Intermediate
BISE, DG Khan
97-99
Matic
BISE, DG Khan
95-97

HOD/Assistant Professor (Present)
University of Central Punjab, Lahore
Assistant Professor
The University of Lahore (Lahore Campus)
Research Associate
Nanjing Agricultural University,  CHINA
Research Associate
NARC ISLAMABAD

• Construction, immunogenicity and protective efficacy of the Spike glycoprotein (S1) of infectious bronchitis virus with a replication-defective adenovirus vector.

• Member: Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Member: Pakistan Society for Microbiology and American Society for Microbiology
• Lifelong Registration: Registered Veterinary Medical Practitioner (RVMP)
• Reviewer for the Pakistan Journal of Zoology
• Editorial board member: Science letters journal

MS Thesis:

1. Nida Andlib: (2017). Detection of Metallo Beta Lactamase Genes in Pseudomonas Aeroginosa From Cancer Patients
2. Muhammad Murtaza: (2017). Prevalance and Risk Factors Analaysis of Europathogenic Escherichia coli From Clinical Samples in Lahore.
3. Zubaida Sharif: Isolation and Physical Characterization of JHA Bacteriophage Against Multidrug Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii.
4. Sana Zahid: Isolation and Physical Characterization of Bacteriphage against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeroginosa.
5. Muhammad Farhan: “Detection of Carbapenem Resistant Metallo-β lactamases Genes among Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains Isolated From Cancer patients.

MSc Thesis:

6. Kiran Latif: (2017) Evaluation of serum electrolyte profile in diabetes type 2 female patients.
7. Kinza Hashan: (2018) Circulating MicroRNAs as a Potential Biomarker for detection of oncogenic viral infection

Articles citations: 400; H index = 10; Impact Factor = 45
[1] Zeshan B., Sadaf A., NH Othman. (2016). Recent progress in delivery of cancer related MicroRNAs. J. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 16:6622-6633.
[2] Zeshan B., S Ahmed., NH Othman. (2014). Construction and identification of a recombinant adenovirus expressing bioactive GM-CSF: Implication for GM-CSF secreting tumor vaccines design. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 4 (3), 230.
[3] Zeshan B., Mushtaq M.H., Xinglong W., Wenliang L., Jiang P. (2011). Protective immune responses induced by in ovo immunization with recombinant adenoviruses expressing Spike (S1) glycoprotein of infectious bronchitis virus fused/co-administered with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor. Vet. Microbiol.148:8-17.
[4] Zeshan B., Zhang L., Bai J., Xinglong W., Xu J., Jiang (2010). Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a replication-defective infectious bronchitis virus vaccine using an adenovirus vector and administered in ovo. J Virol Methods 166:54─9.
[5] Sadaf A., Zeshan B*., Wang Z., Zhang R., Xu S., Wang C., Cui Y. (2012). Toxicity Evaluation of Hydrophilic CdTe Quantum dots and CdTe@SiO₂ Nanoparticles in Mice. J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 12(11):8287-92 *Equal contributions.
[6] Sadaf A., Zeshan B., Wang Z., Zhang R., Xu S., Wang C., Yang J., Cui Y. (2012). A Comparative Study of CdTe Quantum Dots and CdTe@SiO₂ Nanoparticles: Fabrication and Cytotoxicity in HEK-293 Cells J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 12, 6900-06.
[7] Shi W., Du J., Qi Y., Liang G., Wang T., Li S.,  Xie S., Zeshan B., Xiao Z. (2012). Aberrant expression of serum miRNAs in schizophrenia. J. Psychiatr. Res. 46:198-04.
[8] Waqas Y., Lisi H., Yang P., Shakeeb U., Zhang L., Zhang Q., Li Q., Ahmad N., Chen W., Zeshan B., Qiusheng Chen. (2015). Novel cellular evidence of oviduct secretions in the Chinese soft-shelled turtle Pelodiscus sinensis. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 323A:655–65.
[9] Bai J., Chen X., Kangfu J., Zeshan B., Jiang P. 2014. Identification of VP1 peptides diagnostic of encephalomyocarditis virus from swine. Virology journal 11 (1), 226.
[10] Bi Y., lu L., Li J., Yin Y., Zhang Y., Gao H., Qin Z., Zeshan B., Liu J., Sun L., Liu W. (2011). Novel genetic reassortants in H9N2 influenza A viruses and their diverse pathogenicity to mice. Virol. J. 8:505. doi:10.1186/1743-422X-8-505.
[11]  Zhang K., Wang Z., Liu X., Yin C., Zeshan B., Xia B., Liu W. (2012). Dissection of Influenza A Virus M1 Protein: pH-Dependent Oligomerization of N-Terminal Domain and Dimerization of C-Terminal Domain. PLoS ONE 7(5): e37786. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0037786.
[12]  Bai J., Jiang K., Zeshan B., Wang X., Li Y., Ping J. (2011). Inhibition of encephalomyocarditis virus replication by shRNA targeting 1D and 3AB genes in vitro and in vi Virus Genes 44:183─90.
[13]  Li J., Jiang, Li Y., Wang X., Cao J., Wang X, Zeshan B. (2009). HSP70 fused with GP3 and GP5 of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus enhanced the immune responses and protective efficacy against virulent PRRSV challenge in pigs. Vaccine 27:825─32.
[14] Wang X., Li J., Jiang P., Li Y., Zeshan B., Cao J., Wang X. (2009). GMCSF fused with GP3 and GP5 of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus increased the immune responses and protective efficacy against virulent PRRSV challenge. Virus. Res. 143:24─32.
[15] Li G., Jiang P., Li Y., Wang X., Huang J., Du Y., Zeshan B. (2009). Effective suppression of replication of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus by adenovirus-mediated small interfering RNAs targeting ORF1b, 5 and 7 genes. Virol. Meth. 157:40─6.
[16] Li G., Jiang P., Li Yu., Wang X., Huang J., Bai J., Cao J., Wu B., Chen N., Zeshan B. (2009). Inhibition of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus replication by adenovirus-mediated RNA interference both in porcine alveolar macrophages and swine. Res. 82:157─65.
[17]  Iqbal M.F., Cheng F.Y., Zhu W.Y., Zeshan B. (2008). Mitigation of ruminant methane production: current strategies, constraints and future options. World J. Microb. Biot. 24:2747─55.
[18]  Zhang Li., Cao G.L., Zeshan B., Li W., Xu J., Wang X., Jiang P. (2009). Identification of one strain of nephropathogenic avian infectious bronchitis virus. Animal Husb Vet Med 41:11─15 (Article in chinese).
[19]  Abdullah, A.F., Zeshan, B., Redhuan, N.E., Mohamed, M., Daud N, H. (2017). Detection of equine herpesvirus infection: conventional versus molecular approaches. J. Animal and Plant Science (Accepte).
[20]  Htoo, N.N., Zeshan B, Khaing, A.T., Kyaw, T., Woldegiorgis, E.A., Azam K. Creep Feeding Supplemented
with Roughages Improve Rumen Morphology in Pre-Weaning Goat Kids (Minor Revision submitted to Pak J Zoology).
[21] Zeshan, B., Mushtaq, A.S., Javed, I.W., Mokhtar, A., Maizan, M. (2017). Cloning, Expression and Immunogenicity of Truncated Spike Glycoprotein (Sf200) of nephropathogenic Infectious Bronchitis Virus (Accepted in Pak J Zoology).
[22] Muhaimin, A., Zeshan, B*, Mohamed, M., Bhandare S. Molecular Survey of Campylobacter Jejuni in in North Eastern Kelantan (Submitted).

University of the Punjab, Lahore
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 2011- 2018
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 2009 – 2011
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Master’s Degree, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 2007 – 2009
University of Gujarat
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, 2005 – 2007
Board of Intermediate and secondary education (BISE) Gujranwala
F.Sc, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 2003 – 2005
Board of Intermediate and secondary education (BISE) Gujranwala
High School, Science, 2003

University of Central Punjab
Lecturer, Oct 2018 – To date
University of the Punjab
PhD Scholar, Oct 2011- Oct 2017
University of California, San Diego
Junior Specialist, May 2015-Nov 2015
University of the Punjab
Practical Administrator, Oct 2010 -Apr 2011

• PhD (Biotechnology) 2013. NIBGE, PIEAS, Islamabad,  Pakistan.
• M.Sc (Hons) Agriculture Plant Breeding & Genetics 2007. Univ. of Agriculture Faisalabad. Pakistan.
• B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture Plant Breeding & Genetics, 2005 Univ. of Agriculture FaisalabadPakistan.
• F.SC Pre-Medical Multan Board 2001
• High-School (Matric) Lahore Board 1988

• “Assistant Professor”Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), University of Central Punjab 01-02-2016 to Present
• “Assistant Professor”at Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore 25-09-2014 to 31-01-2016
• “Assistant Professor” at Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Pakistan (24-09-2013 to 24-09-2014).

Experience in Techniques

• Molecular Plant Breeding (MAS, MAB, Gene Pyramiding)
• Genetic Mapping (QTL mapping & Association mapping)
• DNA Fingerprinting
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• PAGE (Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis)
• HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
• Mass Spectrometry (operational training)
• RVA (Rapid Visco Analyzer), for starch pasting properties

• Patron in Chief “Society of Life Sciences” University of Central Punjab
• Member Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UCP
• Member GRE Committee for MS & PhD Admissions at UCP
• Member Board of Studies UCP for MS Curriculum Development
• Director Student’s Affairs, Faculty of Life Sciences, UCP
• HEC Approved PhD Supervisor
• Member “International Network for Quality Rice (INQR), IRRI, Philippines
• PhD Indigenous Scholarship by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan in PhD
• International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Scholarship by Higher Education
• Commission (HEC) of Pakistan during PhD

• Organized one day “Hands on Training Workshop on Laboratory Biosafety” on 12-05-2017 at University of Central Punjab in Collaboration with American Society for Microbiology. Also Received Shield of Appreciation.
• Three day Training Course on “Laboratory Quality Management” organized by National Institute for Health (NIH), 09-08-2016 to 11-08-2016.
• One day Symposium “Recent Trends in Life Sciences” Organized by Faculty of Life Sciences, UCP (13-05-2016).
• One day workshop on “Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) an Overview in Crop Improvement” held at NIBGE, Faisalabad on 07, 02, 2013 (Also delivered one lecture).
• One day workshop on “Varietal Purity Testing through DNA Markers” May, 04 2011, held at NIBGE, Faisalabad.
• Green Super Rice (GSR) Hybrid Rice Seed Production Training Course, October 12-13, 2009, held at NIBGE, Faisalabad.

Research Publications

1. Shahzad MS, Cengiz S, Iqbal J, Arif A, Wattoo JI, et al. (2016). Forensic Soil Analysis of Gardens from Pakistan and Turkey for Genetic Analysis and Elemental Composition using ICP-MS. Forensic Res Criminol Int J 3 (2): 00092. DOI: 10.15406/frcij.2016.03.00092
2. Wattoo JI, Saleem MZ, Shahzad MS, Arif A, Hameed A, Saleem MA (2016). DNA Barcoding: Amplification and sequence analysis of rbcl and matK genome regions in three divergent plant species. Adv. Life Sci. 4(1): 03- 07.
3. Iqbal M, Hafeez MN, Watto JI, Ali A, Sharif MN, Rashid B, Tabassum B and Nasir IA (2016) Prediction of host-derived miRNAs with the potential to target PVY in potato plants. Frontiers Genetics 7:159. doi:10.3389/fgene.2016.00159
4. Shahid M.N., Jamal A., Aftab B., Muhammad B.B., Wattoo J.I., Kiani M.S., Rashid B Husnain T. Identification, characterization and expression profiling of salt-stress tolerant proton gradient regulator 5 (PGR5) in Gossypium arboretum. Turkish Journal of Biology (2016) 40: 889-898 Impact factor = 1.4
5. Shahzad MS, Bajwa JI, Wattoo JI, Saleem MA. Association patterns of volatile metabolites in urinary excretions among Type-2 Non-Insulin dependent diabetes patients (2016). Adv. Life Sci. 3 (3): 71-74
6. Wattoo, J.I.,S. Iqbal, M. Arif, Z. Saleem, M.N. Shahid and M. Iqbal, 2015. Homology modeling, functional annotation and comparative genome analysis of GBSS enzyme in rice and maize genomes. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 17: 1061-1065. Impact factor = 0.9
7. Calingacion M, Laborte A, Nelson A, Resurrection A, Mumm R, Conception J C, Daygon V D, Reinke R, Wattoo J I, et al. (2014). Diversity of Global Rice Markets and the Science Required for Consumer-Targeted Rice Breeding. PLoS ONE 9 (1): e85106. Impact factor = 3.8
8. Samiullah, Khan F.A, Abdullah, Afzal A, Javed M.A, Iqbal Z, Iftakhar R and Wattoo J.I (2012) In vitro regeneration, detection of somaclonal variation and screening for mosaic virus in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) somaclones. International Journal of the Physical Sciences Vol. 11(48), pp. 10841-10850, 14 June, 2012.
9. Wattoo J.I, Aslam, S. M. Shah,G. Shabir, M. Sabar, S. A. Naveed, R. Waheed, Samiullah, Q.   H. Muqaddasi and M. Arif. (2012) Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS) induced mutagenic attempts to create genetic variability in Basmati rice. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science Vol. 4 (7).
10. Wattoo I, Abdus Salam Khan, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Babar, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Aman Ullah and Nazim Hussain. Study of correlation among yield related traits and path coefficient analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). African Journal of Biotechnology, 9 (46) 7853-7856, 15 November 2010.
11. Wattoo J. I, Calingacion M, Cueva R.P, M. A Fitzgerald and M. Arif. Genetic structure and association mapping studies for starch chain lengths distribution in rice (Oryza sativa ) (Submitted/ under review).
12. Wattoo J. I, S. M. Shah, G. Shabir, N Iqbal, M. J Thomason, M. A Fitzgerald and M. Arif. Genetic basis of RVA properties, amylose content and protein content in segregating rice population revealed by genome-wide SNPs (Submitted/under review).
13. Wattoo J. I, Saleem Z and Iqbal M. Amplification and sequence analysis of rbcl and matk regions in three plant species; a step towards DNA barcoding of indigenous plants (Submitted/under review).

Books
Khan J.I, Brig. D.I Khan., Shahzad M.S., Rakha A., Wattoo J.I and Hussain H (2016). Forensic Biology. 1^st Edition: National Book Foundation of Pakistan.
Articles in Business Journals
Dr. Javed Iqbal Wattoo, Zuhair Husnain and Dr. Muhammad Arif (2013). Genome based breeding strategies for rice improvement. Rice Magazine: December, 2013. Vol.5, Issue 9.
Dr. Javed Iqbal Wattoo (2011). “Rice Status in Pakistan” August, 2011. International Network for Quality Rice (INQR). http://inqr.groupsite.com/main/summary.
Professional Presentations

• Genome based breeding approaches; an emerging paradigm for crop improvement. 20-09-2014. Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAGS), University of Punjab, Lahore
• One day workshop on “Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) an overview in crop improvement” held at NIBGE, Faisalabad on 07, 02, 2013.  “Potential of Genome Mapping studies for Crop Improvement”

Papers Published as Abstracts in International Conferences

1. Shahzad MS, Arif A, Iqbal J, Wattoo JI, Khan A and Saleem MA (2017). Hypertension: Contribution of Genetic and Environmental Factors. International Congress of Zoological Society of Pakistan; Feb, 28 to March, 2 (2017), Faisalabad, Pakistan.
2. Komal I, Baig S, Khalid S, Majeed T, Saleem MA and Javed Iqbal Wattoo (2017). Biomining approaches and role of microbial consortia in bioleaching of commercial metals. International congress of Zoological Society of Pakistan; Feb, 28 to March, 2 (2017), Faisalabad, Pakistan.
3. Shahjahan Baig, Mushtaq Ahmad Saleem and Javed Iqbal Wattoo (2016). Knowledge based monitoring (KB) and control scheme of a fermentation process. 4^th International Conference on Biological and computer Sciences, December 17 2016, CUST, Islamabad.
4. Wattoo, J.I, Shah S.M, Shabir G, Iqbal M & Arif M (2014), Patterns of linkage disequilibrium, SNPs frequency and genetic structure of elite rice inbred lines. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, FC College University, Lahore 9-14 October, 2014.
5. Wattoo, J.I, Rubab I, Saleem Z and Iqbal M (2014). Homology modeling, functional annotation and comparative genomic analysis of waxy gene in two cereal genomes. International conference on emerging trends in life sciences for sustainable development. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, FC College University, Lahore 9-14 October, 2014.
6. Saleem, Z.S, Wattoo J.I and Iqbal M (2014). Amplification and sequence analysis of rbcl and matk regions in three plant species; a step towards DNA barcoding of indigenous plants. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, FC College University, Lahore 9-14 October, 2014.
7. Iqbal M.S, Sharif M.N, Rehman H, Wattoo J.I, Abbas A, Khan A, Tabassum B and Nasir I.A (2014) ”In-vitro Knockdown of Potato Virus Y (PVY) through shRNA” International Conference on Stress Biology and Biotechnology, Challenges and Management. May 21-23, 2014, Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAGS), University of Punjab Lahore.
8. Abbas M.A, Awan M.F, Muzaffar A, Khan A, Bajwa K, Rao A.Q, Wattoo J.I, Iqbal M.S, Shahid N, Latif A, Niazi B, Shahid A.A, Nasir I.A and Hussnain T (2014) “Co-transformation of Insect resistant and Herbicide tolerant genes into Gossypium hirsutum MNH-786: An Antidote to induce resistance into cotton against Insects and Herbicides” International conference on stress biology and biotechnology, Challenges and management. May 21-23, 2014, IAGS, University of Punjab Lahore.
9. Rehman H, Muzaffar A, Bajwa K.S, Ashraf M.A, Wattoo J.I, Iqbal M.S, Sharif M.N, Shahid A.A, Nasir I.A, Rao A.Q and Hussnain T (2014) “Transformation of RNAi constructs into different cotton varieties to control CLCuV” International conference on stress biology and biotechnology, Challenges and management. May 21-23, 2014, IAGS, University of Punjab Lahore.
10. Kashif Aslam, S. M. Shah, M. Sabar, Wattoo J.I.,Shahzad A. N., M. Arif and M. J. Thomson. 2012.  Genetic analysis of chromosomes 3 and 7 Association with Grain Length and Grain Shape in Rice (Oryza sativa) 12th (SABRAO) Congress held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
11. Wattoo J.I, Khan A.S and Ali Z, (2009). Correlation and path coefficient analysis among yield related traits in rice (Oryza sativa). International conference on “ Advances in agriculture, Prospects and potentials of natural resources in food security held at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir 10-12 August, 2009, PP 126.
12. Wattoo J.I, Aslam K, Shah S.M, Shabir G, Sabar M, Naveed S.A, Waheed R, Ashiq N, Mustafa T and Arif M (2011). Mutagenic effects of Ethyle Methane Sulphonate (EMS) on germination and yield parameters of Basmati rice. International conference on prospects and challenges to sustainable agriculture (14-16 July, 2011), University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
13. Waheed R, Shabir G, Wattoo J.I, Sabar M, Aslam K, Shah S.M, Naveed S.A, Ashiq N and Arif M (2011). RAPD marker assisted varietal identification and genetic diversity identification of Basmati and non-Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L). International conference on prospects and challenges to sustainable agriculture (14-16 July, 2011), University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
14. Naveed S.A, Sabar M, Aslam K, Shah S.M, Wattoo J.I, Waheed R, Shabir G, Ashiq N and Arif M (2011). Pyramiding of BLB resistant genes in Super Basmati (Oryza sativa L) using marker assisted backcrossing approach. International conference on prospects and challenges to sustainable agriculture (14-16 July, 2011), University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
15. Sabar, M. Aslam K, Naveed, S.A, Ali M, Wattoo, J.I, Shabbir, G and Arif, M. (2010) MARKER- ASSISTED BACKCROSSING (MAB) TO INTROGRESS QTLS FOR WATER STRESS ENVIRONMENT IN BASMATI RICE (Oryza sativa ): A MOLECULAR BREEDING APPROACH. The third International Rice Congress (IRC2010).

1. Department of Food & Agriculture, University of Queensland, Australia
2. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
3. National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad, Pakistan
4. Rice Research Institute (RRI), KSK, Lahore
5. Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of Punjab, Lahore
6. National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, Pakistan

1. Quantitative Genetics
2. Genetics & Evolution
3. Molecular Plant Breeding
4. Comparative Genomics
5. DNA fingerprinting/ PCR Technology
6. Bioinformatics
7. Marker Assisted Selection (MAS)

• STRUCTURE & TASSEL
• Q gene, QTL network and QTL cartographer
• Gramene (A curated, open-source data resources for comparative genome analysis in grasses)

• Graduate Assessment Test (GAT)-General conducted by National Testing Service (NTS) of Pakistan on January 8, 2007.
• Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) – Subject test (Biotechnology) conducted by National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), 2011.

PhD-2015
Genomics & Bioinformatics
QUAID-E-AZAM UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD
Pre-Doc-2013
Bioinformatics
GHENT UNIVERSITY, BELGIUM
MPhil-2009
Cell & Molecular Biology
QUAID-E-AZAM UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD
MSc-2006
Biochemistry
UNIVERSITY OF ARID AGRICULTURE RAWALPINDI PUNJAB
BSc-2003
Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY PAKISTAN
HSSC-2001
Pre-Medical
GOVT. COLLEGE GUJRANWALA PAKISTAN
SSC-1999
Science
FEDERAL BOARD ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN

Demonstrator & Research associate (Two years)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad .
Internee (BPS-17) in International Liaison Wing (One-year)
Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad.
Quality Control Manger  (Three years)
Pepsi cola, Islamabad.
Subject specialist Teacher (One-year)
Arqam House Chanan, Kharian, Gujrat.
Lecturer (Two year’s)
Al-Ahmed School and College Shamsabad, Rawalpindi.
I am supervising a number of students for their MPhil, M.Sc and Undergraduate Research write-ups in different institutes and they are co-authors on my publications.

Hand on training workshop on Basic tools in Bioinformatics-2017
GC University, Lahore
Trends and Prospects in Molecular Biosciences-2017
University of Punjab, Lahore
“TWO days’ SYMPOSIUM on BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY”-2017
UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT
First National Conference on Emerging Trends in Bioinformatics and Biosciences-2017
Chair session & Key note speaker
Hazara University Mansehra
Hepatitis awareness seminar in sialkot-2016
Focal person and talk on molecular aspects of HCV
UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT, SIALKOT CAMPUS
International Workshop on Patent Writing-2016
Patents and Paper writing
UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWER AT MURREE
13th Biennial Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-2016
Recent Advances & Challenges in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology”
COMSATS, Abbottabad
Establishing and leading a research group”-2016
“PSF workshop on establishing and leading a research group”
COMSATS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE
Biochemistry, biotechnology and biomaterials-2016
International conference of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISLABAD
Crop protection-2013-14
Symposium on transgenic approaches
UNIVERSITY OF GHENT, BELGIUM
Microbial biotechnology-2012
Hidden potential of microbe in biotechnology
DAAD, GERMANY & QUAID-E-AZAM UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
Plant genetic engineering-2011
Application of genetic engineering in plants
COMSTECH, ISLAMABAD
Bioinformatics workshop-2011
Tools and applications of Bioinformatics
MAJU, ISLAMABAD

• Have won 1st Position (Gold medal) in poster presentation competition in 1st National conference on emerging trends in Bioinformatics, HU Mansehra, 20-22 July, 2017
• Listed among top 10 young Scientist in field of Bioinformatics in Pakistan in 1st National conference on emerging trends in Bioinformatics, HU Mansehra, 20-22 July, 2017.
• Awarded and honored as “Distinguished Alumni” from Quaid-e-Azam University on its Golden Jubilee celebrations 2017
• Won Research productivity award 2016
• Won Best teacher award of the year 2016 (Biochemistry & Biotechnology)
• Got Vice-chancellor award (3rd position) in MSc Biochemistry from PMAS arid Agriculture University, Islamabad.
• HEC IRSIP best PhD Scholar of the year 2013.
• Got A grade in MPhil as well in PhD degrees.
• Won HEC indigenous scholarship for PhD study.
• Won HEC IRSIP scholarship for Belgium & Germany for PhD research work.
• International researcher of the year (2013) of Ghent University, Belgium.
• Got maximum of 84 Marks in GAT subjective of 2011.
• Best Poster presentation award in International conference of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials, UAF, 2016.

Degree                  Institute/Board                                        Division                         Year

PhD                       Govt. College University, Lahore             1^st Div                             2017
(Biotechnology)
 
M.Phil.                  Govt. College University, Lahore             1^st Div                             2009
(Biotechnology)
M.Sc.                    Govt. College University, Lahore             1^st Div                             2006
(Botany)
B.Sc.                     University of the Punjab, Lahore              2^nd Div                            2004
(Zool, Bot, Chem)
F.Sc.                     B.I.S.E, Gujranwala                                  1^st Div                             2002
(Pre Med)
Matric                   B.I.S.E, Gujranwala                                  1^st Div                           1999
                             
B.Ed                     Allama Iqbal Open University                    1^st Div                           2006
Islamabad

GRE                      Scored 64 in GRE                                                                          2010

1. Four years doctoral research experience under the supervision of Muhammad Nauman Aftab at the institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Govt. College University, Lahore, Pakistan under the topic “Expression of GH13 family gene from Thermotoga petrophila into E. coli and characterization of the recombinant enzyme”.
2. Six months research experience in the project entitled Synthetic gene network for monitoring shear stress sensor activity in endothelial cells under the supervision of Rob Krams at the Bioengineering department, Imperial College, London.
3. One Year post graduate research experience under the supervision of Muhammad Nauman Aftab at the institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Govt. College University, Lahore under the topic Cloning and Expression of xylanase gene from Bacillus licheniformis into E.coli
4. One Year post graduate research experience under the supervision of Muhammad Mohsin javed at the institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Govt. College University, Lahore under the topic Ethnol Fermentation of Low Quality Dates by Yeast.

Published

1. 1. Muhammad N. Aftab, Asma Zafar, , Iqbal I, Kaleem A, Zia KM and Awan AR. Optimization of saccharification potential of recombinant xylanase from Bacillus licheniformis. Bioengineered. (2017). DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2017.1373918. (Impact factor: 1.691)
2. Muhammad N. Aftab, Asma Zafar & Ali R. Awan. Expression of thermostable β-xylosidase in Escherichia coli for use in saccharification of plant biomass, Bioengineered. (2017). DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2016.1267884 (Impact factor: 1.870)
3. Zoltan Kis, Tania Rodin, Asma Zafar, Zhangxing Lai, Grace Freke, Oliver Fleck, Armando del rio Hernandez, Leila Towhidi, Ryan Pedrigi and Takayuki Homma. Development of a synthetic gene network to modulate gene expression by mechanical forces. (2016). Scientific reports. 6: 29643. DOI: 10.1038/srep29643. nature.com/scientific reports/ (Impact factor: 5.228)
4. Asma Zafar, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Zia ud Din, Saima Aftab, Irfana Iqbal and Ikram ul Haq. Cloning, purification and characterization of highly thermostable gene of Thermotoga petrophila into Escherishia coli. (2015). Biochem. Biotechnol. DOI 10.1007/s12010-015-1912-8 (Impact factor: 1.735)
5. Asma Zafar, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Zia ud Din, Saima Aftab, Irfana Iqbal, Anam Shahid, Arifa Tahir and Ikram ul Haq. Cloning, Expression and purification of xylanase gene from Bacillus licheniformis for use in saccharification of plant biomass. (2015). Biochem. Biotechnol. DOI 10.1007/s12010-015-1872-z (Impact factor: 1.735)
6. Irfana Iqbal, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Mohammed Afzal, Asad Ur-Rehman, Saima Aftab, Asma Zafar, Zia Ud-Din, Ateeq ue Rahman Khuharo, Jawad Iqbal and Ikram Ul-Haq. Purification and characterization of cloned alkaline protease gene of Geobacillus stearothermophilus. (2014) Basic Microbiol., 54, pp. 1–12. (Impact factor: 1.823)
7. Saima Aftab, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Ikram-Ul-Haq, Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Asma Zafar and Irfana Iqbal. Cloning and expression of endo-1 4–β-glucanase gene from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580 into Escherichia coli BL21 (DE 3). (2012). African Journal of Biotechnology. 11 (12), pp. 2846-2854 (Impact factor: 0.5)

Under process

1. Fermenter studies of cloned thermostable Alpha amylase gene from Thermotoga peterophila and application in textile industry. (Manuscript submitted in Basic Microbiology Journal).
2. Cloning, purification and characterization of β-glucosidase gene from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC14580 into coli for saccharification of plant biomass (Manuscript is in process).
3. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of recombinant alpha amylase protein from Thermotoga petrophila into coli BL21 (DE3). (Manuscript is in process)
4. Optimization of saccharification potential of recombinant hemicellulases from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580 (Manuscript is in process)
5. Screening of Bacillus strains by 16S rRNA from soil samples of Pakistan for the production of probiotics. (Manuscript submitted in Pakistan journal of Zoology)
6. Cloning and expression of protease gene from Thermotoga petrophilla into Escherichia coli BL21 (DE 3) and characterization of the recombinant enzyme. (Manuscript is in process).
7. Cloning, expression and purification of Endoglucanase gene from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580 into Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) for use in Biomass saccharification. (Manuscript is in process)

Abstracts published

1. Ziauddin, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Asma Zafar, Irfana Iqbal, Ikram-ul-Haq, Abdul wajid and Masroor Elahi Babar. Probiotics production for poltry birds, Bacillus spp. from Pakistani soils: isolation, identification and screening of selected species. Abstract published in 1^st International Conference on Environment and Biosciences 16^th and 17^th April, 2015.
2. Asma Zafar, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Saima Aftab, Irfana Iqbal and Ziauddin. Fermenter studies of cloned thermostable Alpha amylase gene from Thermotoga peterophila and application in textile industry. Abstract published in 2^nd International Conference of Biotechnology for Sustainable Development, held in November 26-28, 2014 at Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GCU, Lahore
3. Oliver Fleck, Zoltan Kis, Asma Zafar, Zhangxing Lai, Takayuki Homma and Rob Krams. Employing synthetic biology and shear stress sensing to tackle atherosclerosis. (2014) Abstarct published in Medical Engineering Centres Annual Meeting and Bioengineering 14 Imperial College London.

1. Attended 6^th International and 15^th National Conference on Dynamic Trends in Plant Science-Fostering Environment and Food Security, held on May, 9-11, 2017, jointly organized by the Sardar Bahadur Khan University, Quetta, Pakistan and Pakistan Botanical Society at Quetta, Pakistan and participated in oral presentation entitled “Purification and Characterization of cloned β-xylosidase enzyme from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC14580 into coli ”.
2. Participated in two days National Conference on “Defeating the Public Enemy, The Mosquito: A real Challenge” (Poster Presentation) held on 3 – 4 December, 2014, organized by Dengue Prevention and Control Cell, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
3. Attended two days training workshop on “Fermenter Studies and End Product Analysis by HPLC”, held in June 29-30, 2015 at Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GCU, Lahore.
4. Attended 2^nd International Conference of Biotechnology for Sustainable Development, held in November 26-28, 2014 at Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GCU, Lahore and participated in oral presentation entitled “Fermenter studies of cloned thermostable Alpha amylase gene from Thermotoga peterophila and application in textile industry”.
5. Attended one day seminar on “Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (BMB)” arranged by Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan, on 23^rd October 2014
6. Attended 2^nd International Conference of Plant Scientists and 11^th international meeting of Plant scientists held in February 22-14, 2011 at Biology Department GCU, Lahore, Pakistan organized by Pakistan Botanical Society
7. Participation in poster competition held at Biotechnology Exhibition and Seminar 2010 on 20-21 October, 2010 organized by Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
8. Attended Pakistan Botanic Garden Conference on “Action Plan for Botanic Gardens network in Pakistan” held in March 24-25, 2006 at GCU, Lahore, Pakistan organized by Botanic Garden GCU, Lahore, Pakistan

1. Availed HEC IRSIP (International Research Support Initiative Program) Scholarship for six months for research in Bioengineering Department at Imperial College London, 2013
2. Availed Indigenous scholarship entitled “Indigenous Ph.D. Fellowship Program” By Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, 2012.

Four gene Bank Submissions

1. KT427375
2. KT427376
3. KT427377
4. KT378295

One year research experience as a Research officer in a project of Cloning, Expression and characterization of alpha amylase genes from Thermotoga petrophila at institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Govt. College University, Lahore funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
One year research experience as a Research officer in a project of Biofuels production from plant    Biomass at institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Govt. College University, Lahore funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan
Two years teaching experience as Science teacher at Al farooq educational system. Al-faisal Town Lahore
One year teaching experience at Al-badar girls High School, Gujranwala as Senior Science teacher
Worked as teaching coordinator for one semester at IIB, GCU, Lahore
Three months research experience as an internee under National Internship Program of the Govt. of Pakistan, in Food labs Saman Abad Lahore

Research interests are in the fields of

• Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Botany

My objective is to compliment and utilize my abilities for constructive purpose in any prestigious and reputable institute and to avail the opportunity of gaining valuable scientific knowledge experience.

• Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq SI, FAPS
  Professor of emeritus
  Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
  GC University, Lahore
  ikmhaq@yahoo.com
• Dr. Muhammad Nauman Aftab
  Associate Professor
  Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
  GC University, Lahore.
  nauman535@yahoo.com

• PhD (Molecular Biology) from University of The Punjab. Pakistan.
• M.Sc (Biochemistry) from University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan.

1. (1986-1989).
   Worked with the group studying metal binding proteins using yeast as model organism.
2. (1989-1993).
   Worked with the group trying to find out molecular basis of chickpea blight and interactions between Chickpea and Ascochyta rabiei, I have tried to establish the role chickpea components for the induction of toxin production by the pathogen Ascochyta rabiei comparing resistant and susceptible cultivars of Chickpea.
3. (1993-1995).
   Worked with the Production group of the Centre busy to provide different molecular biological tools to the researchers.  I used to synthesize oligonucletide (Primers for DNA amplification, linkers, adapters etc.)
4. (1995-2002)
   Worked with and lead forensic group to establish conditions for DNA fingerprinting (Human, Bacterial and Plant).  Conditions for genotyping and human identification were established in the lab.  Helped Punjab Police to resolve a parentage case, Blood samples were processed for genotyping STR loci and DNA test report was generated in September, 2001 and Lahore High Court decided the case in the light of the reported results in October, 2001 first time in the history of Pakistan.  Supervised and guided seven M. Phil. Students to complete their research assignment in the field of DNA Fingerprinting.
5. (2003-2005)
   Worked with the Biopharmaceutical group, tried to get native gene for human erythropoietin but in vein.  Gene was designed with appropriate cloning strategy for Erythropoietin and Interferon alpha 2b.
6. January, 2006 – to October, 2009.
   Worked with Bioinformatic group of the Centre.  Bioinformatics tools for the annotation of raw genetic information are learnt.  Major objectives addressed are development of epitope vaccines against economically important threats to life.  Basic work to organize human MHC binding peptides data has been done for future research.  Other fields of working titles are related to gene optimization for better expression in target organisms and changes in physio-chemical properties of proteins in response to genetic mutation.
7. October, 2009 to June, 2011.
   Worked as DNA Technical Incharge of Forensic Services Laboratory of the Centre.  Helped Police and Judiciary in solving medico legal cases employing DNA Profiling.
8. June, 2011 to November, 2013:
   Lead Forensic Research and Biopinformatics Group of the Centre. Teaching Ph. D/ M. Phil students of the Centre Advances in Forensic Sciences, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.. Worked as Chairman Academic Committee of CEMB.
9. February, 2015 to June 2016
   Visiting Faculty, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of The Punjab. Teaching Forensic to MSc Criminology students.
10. February, 2016 to January 2017
    Visiting Faculty, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab. Teaching Advanced Forensuc Toxicology to MS Forensic Students and Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology to MSc Students.
11. January, 2017 to to-date
    Assistant Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab. Teaching Bioinfomatics to MS and MSc students. Ecology, Biodiversity and Evolution to BS students. Supervising MS students for their research in the field of Forensic.

• International Hand-on Training course on DNA Fingerprinting held at Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, India from 6 – 19th November 1997.
• One-year training course at Institute of Experimental Medicine, CNR, Rome, Italy from September 1998 to August 1999. Major emphasize during this period was on DNA profiling & Genetic Linkage analysis using PCR amplification of the target DNA and visualizing the amplified product by DNA Sequencer (Genetic Analyzer-310).
• Helped Punjab Police to resolve a parentage case, Blood samples were processed for genotyping STR loci and DNA test report was generated in September, 2001 and Lahore High Court decided the case in the light of the reported results in October, 2001 first time in the history of Pakistan.

1. 1. Shafique M, Shahzad MS, Rahman Z, Shan MA, Perveen R, Shahzad M, Hussain M, Shahid AA, Husnain T (2016). Development of new PCR multiplex system by the simultaneous detection of 10 miniSTRs, SE33, Penta E, Penta D, and four Y-STRs. Int J Legal Med. PMID: 27166705 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-016-1372-x (IF= 2.862)
   2. Muhamamd Shahzad, Muhammad Shafique, Manzoor Hussain, Muhammad Adnan Shan, Rukhsana Perveen, Ziaurehman, Muhammad Idrees (2016). Successful DNA Profiling for Identification of burnt Families from their bones using AmpFℓSTR Identifiler® Plus Kit. Adv. life sci., vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 59-626.
   3. Muhammad Israr,  Ahmad Ali Shahid, Allah Rakha,  Mian Sahib Zar, Muhammad Saqib Shahzad, Ziaur Rahman,  Tayyab Husnain (2016) Baluchi and Pakhtun Population Data of 9 X-chromosomal Short Tandem Repeat Loci. J Forensic Leg Med. 2016 Jan;37:45-9 (IF= 0.870)
   4. Muhammad Ilyas,  Syeda Saadia Fatim Ali, Sobia Ahsan Halim, Zulfiqar Ali Mir,  Ziaur Rahman and Tayyab Husnain. (2015). Functional Annotation of Copy Number Variants in Pakistani Population. Pakistan J. Zool., vol. 47(3), pp. 877-881. (IF=0.40)
   5. Muhammad Shafique, Muhammad Saqib Shahzad, Muhammad Adnan Shan, Azam Ali, Ziaur Rahman & Tayyab Husnain (2015) Genetic polymorphism of ten MiniSTR loci in the population of Punjab Pakistan for forensic application. International Journal of Legal Medicine Volume 129, Issue 5, pp 937-942 (IF= 2.862)
   6. Muhammad Shafique, Muhammad Saqib Shahzad, Muhammad Adnan Shan, Azam Ali, Ziaur Rahman, Manzoor Hussain & Tayyab Husnain (2015) Allele Frequency Distribution of ten MiniSTR loci in the Pashtun Population Pakistan. International Journal of Legal Medicine Vol. 129 Issue 3 pp 467-468. DOI 10.1007/s00414-015-1179-1 (IF= 2.862)
   7. Muhammad Ilyas, Jong-Soo Kim, Jesse Cooper, Young-Ah Shin, Hak-Min Kim, Yun Sung Cho, Seungwoo Hwang, Hyunho Kim, Jaewoo Moon, Oksung Chung, JeHoon Jun, Achal Rastogi, Sanghoon Song, Junsu Ko, Andrea Manica, Ziaur Rahman, Tayyab Husnain and Jong Bhak (2015). Whole genome sequencing of an ethnic Pathan (Pakhtun) from the north-west of Pakistan. Genomics., 16:172 DOI 10.1186/s12864-015-1290-1 (IF=4.04)
   8. Muhammad Shafique, Muhammad Saqib Shahzad, Muhammad Adnan Shan, Azam Ali, Ziaur Rahman, Tayyab Husnain. (2014). Genetic polymorphism of ten MiniSTR loci in the population of Punjab Pakistan for forensic application. Int J Legal Med: DOI 10.1007/s00414-014-1127-5. (IF= 2.862)
   9. Daud S, Shahzad S, Shafique M, Bhinder MA, ,Niaz M1, Naeem A, Azam M, Rahman Z, Husnain T. (2014). Optimization and Validation of PCR protocol for three Hypervariable Regions (HVI, HVII and HVIII) in  Human Mitochondrial DNA. Adv. life sci., 1(3) pp. 165-170.
   10. Syyada Samra Jafri, Masaud Shah, Ziaur Rahman, Hasib Aamir Riaz, Jamil Riaz, Uzma Perveen, Tauseef Ahmad, Tayyab Husnain. (2014). Measurement of Aggression and related  Psychological Constructs using the Genral Aggression and five Factor Models. Sci.Int.(Lahore),26(4),1559-1568,
   11. Muhammad Ilyas, Ziaur Rahman, Tayyab Husnain, Jong Bhak. (2014). Pharmacogenomic Profile of a Pakistani Individual. Sci. Tech. and Dev. 33 (4): 183-187.
   12. Perveen R, Rahman Z, Shahzad MS, Israr M, Shafique M, Shan MA, Zar MS, Iqbal M, Husnain T. (2014). Y-STR haplotype diversity in Punjabi population of Pakistan. Forensic Science Int Genet. 9: e20-21. Doi:10.1016. (IF=3.20)
   13. Muhammad Israr, Ahmad Ali Shahid, Ziaur Rahman, Mian Sahib Zar, Muhammad Saqib Shahzad, Tayyab Husnain, Celine Pfeifer, Peter Wiegand. (2014). Development and characterization of a new 12-plex ChrX miniSTR system. Int J Legal Med DOI 10.1007/s00414-014-1009-x (IF=2.69)
   14. Masaud Shah, Abdul Wadood, Ziaur Rahman, Tayyab Husnain. (2013). Interaction and inhibition of Dengue envelope Glycoprotein with mammalian receptor DX-SIGN, an in-silico approach.Plos One 8 (3): e 59221   (IF=3.53)
   15. Masaud Shah, Sulaiman Shams and Ziaur Rahman (2012).  Molecular Relationship between Field and Vaccine Strain of Measles Virus and its Persistence in Pakistan. Genetic Vaccines and Therapy. 10: 1- 6.     (IF=1.86)
   16. Niaz M. Achakzai, Z. Rahman, M. S. Shahzad, S. Daud, M. Sahibzar, M. Israr, T. Husnain, Sascha Willuweit, Lutz Roewer  (2012). Y -Chromosomal STR analysis in Pashtun Population of Southern Afghanistan. Forensic Sci. Int. Genet. 6 (4): e103-e105. (IF. 3.86)
   17. Idrees Ahmad Nasir, Arshad Jamal, Ziaur Rahman and Tayyab Husnain (2012). Molecular analyses of gladiolus lines with improved resistance against Fusarium wilt. Pakistan Journal of Botany.44 (1): 73-79. (IF=1.21)
   18. Mukhtar Alam, Ziaur Rahman, Masaud Shah, Mian Sahib Zar, Sulaiman Shams, Faiz Ali, Muhammad Kazim Khan . (2012 ). Bioethics: Awareness, attitudes and opinions among University students and Faculty/Researchers. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences 28(4): 680-685  (IF=0.10)
   19. Nasir, I. A., Jahangir, G. A., Qamar, Z., Rahman, Z. and Husnain, T. (2011). Maintaining the regeneration potential of sugarcane callus for longer span. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 6(1):113-119. (IF=0.08)
   20. Syed Shoaib Ahmed, Atif Adnan, Anam Batool, Ziaur Rahman, Muhammad Ilyas and Syyada Samra Jafri (2011). Investigating the potential role of platelet derived growth factor (PDGF). Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Reviews.6(6):133–141
   21. Bushra, T., Nasir, I. A. Farooq, A. M., Rahman, Z. and Husnain, T. (2010). Viability assessment of in-vitro produced synthetic seeds of cucumber. African Journal of Biotechnology. 9 (28):7026-7032. (IF=0.57)
   22. Shahzad, M. S., Bokhari, S. Y., Rahman R., Bulbul O and Zia R. Development of STR Multiplex for Six Markers and Genetic Analysis of Pakistani Population. Journal of Islamic Countries for Forensic Medicine, 5 (2009) 46-54
   23. Faraz Malik, Mahmood A. Kayani, M. Ansar, Obaid Ullah, Muhammad Shafeeq, Shahid Chohan, Yassir Abbas, Saqib Shazad, Ali Raza, Rahat Rehman, Faizan Raiz, Qurat-ul-ain, Muhammad Hassan Siddiqi, Allah Rakha, Ziaur Rahman, Zahoor Ahmed, (2008). Development of 19-plex Y STR system and polymorphism studies in Pakistani population. Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 20 (4).267-273. (IF=0.03)
   24. Saqib Shahzad, S. Yassir Abbas, Abdul Qayyum Rao, M. Hashim Raza, ObaidUllah, Ziaur Rahman, A. Ali Shahid, Zahoor Ahmed, and S. Riazuddin (2004). Population Studies of STR Markers Loci D3S1358, D5S818, D7S820, D18S51 and FGA (FIBRA) in Sindhi and NWFP Populations of Pakistan for Forensic Use. ARCH. MED. SAD. KRYM. Vol. LIV: 215-222. (IF=2.54)
   25. S. Yassir Abbas, Saqib Shahzad, Abdul Qayyum Rao, M. Hashim Raza, F. Arshad, M. Shafique, Ziaur Rahman , A. Ali Shahid, Zahoor Ahmed, and S. Riazuddin. (2003). Development of STR Multiplex System (D5S818, D7S820 And D18S51) for Forensic Casework. Pak. J. Zoology. (Proceedings of 23 rd Pakistan Cogress of Zoology), Vol. 23: 167-174. (IF=0.40)
   26. Aslam, N., Rahman, Z . and Riazuddin, S. (2002). Optimization of PCR Conditions to amplify Short Tandem Repeats (STR) of Human Genomic DNA. International J. of Agriculture & Biology. Vol. 4(1): 4-7. (IF=0.90)
   27. Aslam, N., Rahman, Z and Raizuddin,S. (2002). Allelic and Genotypic Frequency distribution and three STRloci (vWA, D3S1358 and D16S539) in Pakistani Population. International J. of Agriculture & Biology Vol. 4(1): 8-11. (IF=0.90)
   28. Rahman, Z, Afroze, T, and Weir, S.B. (2001). DNA Typing results from two urban Sub-Populations of Pakistan. J. of Forensic Sciences USA. Vol. 46(1): 111-115. (IF=1.31)
   29. Rahman, Z ., Shahid, A. A. and Riazuddin, S. ( 1994 ). Plant Fungus Interaction Chickpea Blight. Pak. J. Agric. Res. Vol. 15: 1, 294-96.
   30. Khan M. I., Yasmin, R., Fahmy, M. A., Haq R., Shakoori, A. R. and Rahman Z. (1989). Studies on cell survival and metal binding protein(s) in yeast. Pak. J. Zool. Vol. 20: 275-81. (IF=0.40)
   31. Rahman Z ., Ali, N. and Khan K. M. ( 1980 ). Increase in Wheat yield by Triacontanol: An Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) Constituent. Pak. J. Agri. Sci. Vol. XVII: 15-18.

High level of skill in design and use of information techniques with emphasis on the organization, display and analysis of complex biological data.

• Strong Concepts & Logics: Biotechnology and its applications, Techniques in biotechnology, Recombinant DNA technology, Molecular biology, Data Analysis in bioinformatics.
• Tools: CLC bio, Net Primer, Primer 3,webcutter, KOBAS, JustBIO, Oracle 8.0.1 Enterprise, MySQL, MS Visio, MATLAB, SRSS.
• Skills: Screening and Characterization of promoter sequences using biological tools.

• Interpretation of data using statistical tools.
• Isolation and cloning of promoters using molecular biology techniques.
• Vector construction of different cloning vectors.
• Protein expression, isolation and purification.
• Denaturing/Non-denaturing and gradient PAGE .
• Gel documentation System.
• Molecular plant breeding.
• Comparative genomics.
• Cell culture & Transfection.
• Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA).
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
• Microbiological Assay.
• Analysis and interpretation of the data results through translational bioinformatics.

• Graduate Assessment Test (GAT)-General conducted by National Testing Service (NTS) of Pakistan on January 5, 2014.
• Graduate Assessment Test (GAT)-subject Biotechnology conducted by National Testing Service (NTS) of Pakistan on May 18, 2014.
• Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) – Subject test (Biotechnology) conducted by National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), 2009.

Passed Cambridge English entry level certificate in ESOL international (Business). Council of Europe level B1,September 2014

Current project as researcher in LUMS

“Evaluation of Thyroid disorder (patient dataset analysis) using biostatistics and translational bioinformatics”

Final Project of M-Phil Biotechnology

• “Isolation and Evaluation of some monocot promoters”

Final Project of BS(Hons) Bioinformatics

• “Comparative Genomic Analysis of Escherichia Coli Genome w.r.t its Virulence Nature”

• Attended a one day symposium on “DNA barcoding: a promising tool for species identification and biodiversity digitization”. Organized at NIBGE, dated: 30-01-12.
• Attended a three day workshop on “ molecular diagnosis of dengue virus” organized at NIBGE from 1-3^rd Feb, 2012.
• Attended a 2 day workshop on “1^st international conference on bioenergy, challenges and opportunities in Pakistan” November 20-21,2014. University of south asia Lahore.
• Attended a 2 day workshop on “2nd international conference on biotechnology, challenges and opportunities in Pakistan” February 24-25,2014. University of south asia Lahore.
• Attended a 2 day workshop on “3rd international conference on biotechnology, challenges and opportunities in Pakistan” February 8-9,2017. University of south asia Lahore.

• Working as a researcher fellow in bioinformatics laboratory in LUMS.
• Teaching experience in Aitchison college.

• Worked as an editor of African journal of biotechnology.

• “In silico comparative genomic analysis of Escherichia coli E24377A and Escherichia coli HS”. 2016. Ammara Masood*, Hira Mubeen and Nadia Iqbal. International Journal of Medical and Health Research (ijmhr). 2(3) 3-10.
• “Cloning of D-Hordein hybrid promoter from Hordeum Vulgare and its expression analysis.” 2017. Ammara Masood*, Nadia Iqbal, Hira Mubeen, Rubab Zahra Naqvi, Asia Khatoon, and Aftab Bashir. Pakistan journal of botany. Pak .J. Bot., 1085-1095.
• “Cloning and expression analysis of alcohol dehydrogenase hybrid promoter isolated from zeamays”. Ammara Masood*, Nadia Iqbal, Hira Mubeen, Rubab Zahra Naqvi, Asia Khatoon, and Aftab Bashir^. African Journal of Biotechnology. 15(42): 2384-2393.
• “Isolation and characterization of SPS promoter from cotton”. 2017. Nadia Iqbal1*, Muhammad Asif, Amara Masood, Rubab Zahra Naqvi, Asia Khatoon, Aftab Australian journal of crop sciences. AJCS 11(6):668- 675.
• Histochemical GUS expression of cotton SPS promoter in transgenic tobacco. Nadia Iqbal, Ammara Masood, Aftab Bashir and Mohammad Asif. 2016. Journal of advances in biology and biotechnology ( JABB). 8(1): 1-8.
• “In silico mutation analysis of human Beta globin gene in SCD patients”.2016. Hira Mubeen, Rubab Zahra, Ammara Masood. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 4(5):1673-1677.

• Review paper on “Gene transformation, method uses and application”. Hira Mubeen, Ammara Masood and Rubab Zahra Naqvi. 2016. Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences.
• “Cloning and expression analysis of alcohol dehydrogenase hybrid promoter isolated from zeamays”. Ammara Masood, Nadia Iqbal, Hira Mubeen, Rubab Zahra Naqvi, Asia Khatoon, and Aftab Bashir^. African Journal of Biotechnology. 15(42): 2384-2393.
• Histochemical GUS expression of beta tubulin promoter in transgenic tobacco. Hira Mubeen, Aftab Bashir, Ayesha Ameen, Ammara Masood and Shahid Raza. African Journal of Biotechnology. 16(17): 945-952.
• “Identification, isolation and evaluation of a constitutive sucrose phosphate synthase gene promoter from tomato. 2017. Hira Mubeen, Rubab Zahra Naqvi, Ammara Masood, Asia Khatoon, and Aftab Bashir^. Pakistan journal of botany. Pak.J.Bot.49 (3):1105-1112.
• “Isolation and characterization of SPS promoter from cotton”. 2017. Nadia Iqbal1*, Muhammad Asif, Amara Masood, Rubab Zahra Naqvi, Asia Khatoon,              Aftab Australian journal of crop sciences. AJCS 11(6):668- 675.
• Isolation and characterization of sps promoter from cotton.2016. Submitted to Asian journal of applied sciences (ajsc)5.3.313 ,reference # 1607.

“Revealing expression of resistance genes homologues against cotton leaf curl virus in gossypium arboreum and gossypium hirsutum cotton genotypes,” Submitted and is under review in the journal of animal and plant sciences (IF 0.422) under accession number AG-17-0097.

• Abstract publication in “2^nd international conference on biotechnology (ICB): challenges and oppurtunities in Pakistan.” (February 24-25, 2016). Submitted in USA journal of R& D. ISSN:2412-6926.
• Attended “National Conference on Commercialization of Biotechnology Products.
• Actively precipitated in 28^th Pakistan Congress of Zoology held at GCU Faisalabad, March 18-20, 2008.
• 2^nd April 2008 to 30^th May 2008 -Internship at NIBGE(National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering ) Faisalabad.
• Poster presentation entitled “Cloning of D-Hordein hybrid promoter from Hordeum Vulgare and its expression analysis”.  At 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology (ICB)  held at University of South Asia, Lahore, 24-25 February, 2016.

• First Time reported the Duarte variant of Galactosemia in Pakistani population and its consequences
• Merit Scholarship Holder from USAID for 4 years
• Completed Teacher’s Training from Beijing International Studies University, China on Special Nomination from Embassy of China to Pakistan
• Certificate of Excellent Performance as Coordinator from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

• Sadia Z, Zubair Y, Masroor E B, Usman A A. Production of Induced pluripotent stem cells by reprogramming of blood cells. International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances; 3(3) 193-195,2011
• Zubair Y, Sadia Z, Masroor E B, Usman A A. The epidemic of HIV/AIDS in developing countries; the current scenario in Pakistan. International Virology Journal, 8:401,2011
• Zubair Y, Muhammad Q, Sadia Z, Rehman K, Usman A A, Sanaullah K. Rabies molecular virology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. International Virology Journal;09(1) 50,2012
• Tanja K Kiener, QiangJia, Xiao Fang Lim, Fang He, Tao Meng, Vincent TakKwong Chow, Jimmy Kwang, F Gomez-Santiago, RM Ribas-Aparicio, H Garcia-Lozano, VRMT Balasubramaniam, TH Wai, AR Omar, I Othman, SS Hassan, Q Zhao, Y Modis, K High, V Towne, Y Meng, Y Wang, J Alexandroff, M Brown, M Angez, S Shaukat, MM Alam, S Sharif, A Khurshid, SSZ Zaidi, Yousaf M zubair, UALI Ashfaq, S Zia, MR Khan, S Khan, X Wang, G Wu, Y Chao, Z Sun, B Luo, Z Zhao, X Zhu, X Yan, Y Dou, JI Li, H Zhu, Q Zhang; Characterization and specificity of the linear epitope of the Enterovirus 71 VP2 protein. International Virology Journal, 9(1) 55, 2012

International Impact Factor; 7.26

• Merit Scholarship Awarded from 2006-2010 at Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan
• Participation Certificate of Course of Instruction in First Aid to the Injured by Red Crescent Society Pakistan
• Certificate of Participation for attending Proficiency bandages Training by Pakistan Girl Guide Association Punjab Branch
• Assistant Editor Folio (FCC Annual Magazine) at Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan
• Sanad-e-Imtiaz by LohKot Cultural and Heritage society and Lahore Arts Council, Pakistan
• Awesome Artist Award in Bioartist competition organized by senior Biological society, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan
• Participation certificate of Workshop on Bioinformatics, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan
• Participation certificate of Molecular Diagnostics Techniques, University of Veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
• Participation certificate of 1^st National Phycology conference, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
• Participation certificate of International Conference on Latest Techniques for conservation of Animal Genetic Recourses in Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan
• Participation certificate of 10^thShaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Symposium, Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan
• Certificate of Appreciation for 100 percent results Biology in BISE Faisalabad Examination (2015 to 2016)
• Certificate of Excellence for Best performance in assigned duties (2015 to 2017)

• Special Nomination for Teacher’s Training from Embassy of China Initiative of Wife of Ambassador Her Excellency MADAM DIANA BAO (July 2016)
• Life time membership of” Sangam Club” Embassy of China Islamabad

• PhD (Biochemistry) 2008-2013. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Pakistan.
• M. Phil (Biochemistry) 2005-2007. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
• M.Sc. (Biochemistry) 2003-2005 University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
• B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry) 2000-2003 University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English) 1996 – 1999 Govt Islamia College Gujranwala Pakistan.
• Secondary School Certificate (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, Mathematics) 1994 Govt. High school, Mata Virkan, Gujranwala Pakistan.

Ph.D; Department of Zoology (Biochemistry), University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, (2010-2015), Subjects: (Biochemical Toxicology-I, Biochemical toxicology-II, Microbial diversity, Environmental Microbiology)

“Biochemical basis of development of resistance in phosphine exposed populations of Trogoderma granarium from Punjab: Role of esterases and microsomal enzymes.”
M.S; Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, 2008-2010; 1^st Division (3.613/4 CGPA). Subjects: (industrial biotechnology, applied microbiology, general parasitology, mol. clinical endocrinology, fundamental immunology and aquatic toxicology)

“Producation and characterization of alkaline proteolytic enzyme from Bacillus sp.”
B.S (4years); Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, 2004-2008; 1^st Division (3.65/4 CGPA). Subjects: (Biochemistry-I, Biochemistry-II, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Genetics, Environmental Biology, Evolution, Palaeontology, Zoogeography, Wildlife, Taxonomy, Microbiology).

“Comparison of efficacy of Torque and Mirage against Heterotermes indicola”.
Intermediate; (Pre-Medical); Govt. degree College for Women, M.B.DIN; 2001-2003; 1^st Division (802/1100); Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Urdu, Pak. Studies, Islamiyat.
Matriculation; Municipal Model High School M.B.DIN; 2000; Ist. Division (661/850); Subjects: (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math., Pak. Studies, Urdu, Islamiyat)

• Higher Education Commission of Pakistan awarded “indigenous Ph.D Fellowship” for a period of three years 1^st November 2011- 31^st October 2014.
• Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab awarded Merit Scholarship of Rs. 12000 in M.S program.

1. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R. AND ALI, S.S., 2017. Effect of Phosphine on Esterases of Larvae and Adult Beetles of Phosphine-Exposed Populations of Stored Grain Pest, Trogoderma granarium Collected from Different Godowns of Punjab. Pakistan J. Zool, 49 (3): 819-824. (Impact factor=0.48)
2. HAFIZ, A., RIAZ, T. AND SHAKOORI, F.R., 2017. Metabolic Profile of a stored grain pest Trogoderma granarium exposed to deltamethrin, Pakistan J. Zool, 49(1): 183-188. (Impact factor=0.48)
3. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R. AND ALI, S.S., 2017. Phosphine induced alterations in microsomal enzymes of a stored grain pest Trogoderma granarium collected from godowns of Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, (Impact factor=0.48)
4. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R. AND ALI, S.S., 2016.Toxicity of phosphine against tolerant and susceptible populations of Trogoderma granarium collected from Punjab, Pakistan. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 31(1): 2530.
5. SHAKOORI, F. R., FEROZE, A. AND RIAZ, T., 2016. Effect of Sub-lethal Doses of Phosphine on Macromolecular Concentrations and Metabolites of Adult Beetles of Stored Grain Pest, Trogoderma granarium, Previously Exposed to Phosphine, Pakistan J. Zool, 48(2): 583-588. (Impact factor=0.48)
6. SHAKOORI, F. R., SHOKAT, M., SALEEM, F. AND RIAZ, T., 2015. Screening, optimization and Characterization of Xylanase by Locally Isolated Bacteria. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 30(2): 65-71.
7. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R. AND ALI, S. S., 2014. Effect of temperature on the development, survival, fecundity and lngevity of stored grain pest, Trogoderma granarium. Pakistan J. Zool., 46 (6):1485-1489. (Impact factor=0.48)
8. ALI, S. S., ATTA, B., & RIAZ, T., 2014. Effect of different nitrogen sources and Niacin on β-Mannanse producation from locally isolated bacterial strian Bacillus badius. Pakistan J. Mol. Med., 1(1-2): 17-22.
9. ALI, S. S., MAZHAR, H., & RIAZ, T., 2011. Screening and characterization of cypermethrin degrading bacteria from polluted samples. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 26(1): 59-74.
10. ALI, S. S., NAZIR, M., & RIAZ, T., 2010. Effect of salt stress and vitamin B1 on amylase production potential in locally isolated bacteria. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 25(1-2): 67-80.
11. ALI, S. S., HABIB, I., & RIAZ, T., 2009. Screening and characterization of alkaliphilic bacteria from industrial effluents. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 24(1-2): 49-60.
12. ALI, S. S., ALI, S., MUNIR, S., & RIAZ, T., 2008. Insecticidal and bactericidal effects of ethanolic leaf extract of common oleander, Nerium oleander. Punjab Univ. J. Zool., 23(1-2): 81-90.

1. ABBAS, N., BAIG, S.H., ALI, S.S. AND RIAZ, T., “Characterization of proteolytic Bacillus spp. from environment” in 30^th Pakistan congress of zoology (International) at Agriculture University Faisalabad at 2-4 March 2010. Pp-59.
2. RIAZ, T., ABBAS, N., BAIG, S.S. AND ALI, S.S “Isolation of proteolytic Bacillus sp. Optimization of alkaline, thermostable protease production and its characterization” In 31^st Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by University of Azad & Jammu Kashmir, Muzaffarabad at 19-21 April 2011. Pp-66-67.
3. RIAZ, T., ABBAS, N., BAIG, S.S. AND ALI, S.S. “Screening and optimization of extracellular alkaline, thermostable protease production from Bacillus sp., and characterization of proteolytic activity” In 32^nd Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by Govt. College University, Lahore, at 6-8 March 2012. Pp-94.
4. ALI, S. S., MUNAWAR, A.. AND RIAZ, T “Screening of pectin degrading bacteria from local environment: isolation and characterization” In 32^nd Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by Govt. College University, Lahore, at 6-8 March 2012. Pp-126-127.
5. ALI, S. S., SANAULLAH, S., TABSSUM, F. AND RIAZ, T.“Role of bacteria mannanase in biodegradation of waste: Screening, isolation and characterization” in 32^nd Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by Govt. College University, Lahore, at 6-8 March 2012. Pp-129.
6. RIAZ, T. AND ALI., S.S., “Effect of temperature on the development, survival, fecundity and longevity in stored grain pest, Trogoderma granarium” In 33^rd Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by Natural History Museum, Islamabad and PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi at 2-4 April 2013. Pp 409.
7. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R. AND ALI, S. S., 2015. “Comparison of toxicity of phosphine against resistant and susceptible populations; 4^th, 6^th instar larvae and adult beetle of Trogoderma granarium” in 35^th Pakistan congress of Zoology (International) organized by Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, Karachi  at March 1 – 4, 2015.
8. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R, SHAKOORI, A. R.. AND ALI, S. S., 2016. “Possible role of esterases in development of tolerance against phosphine in phosphine exposed populations of Trogoderma granarium from Punjab” In 36^th Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by Sindh University Jamshoro at 16-18 February 2016.
9. RIAZ, T., SHAKOORI, F.R, SHAKOORI, A. R.. AND ALI, S. S., 2017. “Phosphine induced biochemical alterations in carbohydrate metabolism and macromolecular concentrations of a stored grain pest Trogoderma granarium over various exposure periods” accepted to be published in 37^th Pakistan congress of zoology (International).

1. 30^th Pakistan congress of zoology (International) held at Agriculture University Faisalabad at 2-4 march 2010.
2. 31^st Pakistan congress of zoology (International) organized by University of Azad & Jammu Kashmir, Muzaffarabad at 19-21 April 2011.
3. 32^nd congress of zoology (International) organized by Government college University, Lahore at 2012.
4. 33^rd congress of zoology (International) organized by Natural History Museum, Islamabad and PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi at 2-4 April 2013.

1. One day workshop on “DNA Barcoding: A promising tool for species identification and biodiversity digitization” held at National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad held on 30^th January 2012.
2. One day symposium on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences” held At Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore on 13^th May 2016.
3. Two day workshop on “SPSS and data analysis” held at University of Central Punjab, Lahore on 28-29^th September 2016.
4. One day seminar on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences: Recombinanat DNA Technology” held At Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore on 2^nd December 2016.
5. One day seminar on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences: Scope of  Biotechnology: A scientist´s perspective” held At Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore on 31^st March 2017.
6. One day seminar on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences: Health benefits of Ramadan fasting” held At Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore on 17^th April 2017.

• Oral presentations in Pakistan congresses of Zoology ( International)
• Member of Quality Enhancement Cell of UCP
• Member of the ethics committee, University of Central Punjab, Lahore.

• PhD (Biochemistry and Molecular biology), School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore.Pakistan.
• M. Phil leading to PhD Biochemistry, University of the Punjab, LahorePakistan.
• B.Ed: Cambridge Studies Ali Institute of Education LahorePakistan.
• M.Sc Majors in Organic Chemistry-University of the PunjabPakistan
• B.Sc, Majors in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, Govt. College For Women Gulberg Lahore. Pakistan.
• F.Sc: Pre-Medical: Govt. College For Women Modal Town Lahore Pakistan.
• Matric, Federal Govt. Girls High School Pakistan.

•  Assistant Professor Biochemistry at University of Central Punjab Lahore. Pakistan
•  Assistant Professor Biochemistry at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore. Pakistan

• Qualified International GRE Test Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Qualified Punjab Public Service Commission Examination (For Lecturer Chemistry”).
• Certificate for making the institution (Pak Turk International Schools and Colleges) successful.
• Prize for successfully organizing Mother’s day at Pak Turk International Schools and Colleges.
• Certificate for participating in poster competition at Govt. College for Women Gulberg Lahore.
• Certificate of Services as National cadet corps and women guard at Govt. Model College for women Model Town Lahore.
• Certificate for being badminton player of Federal Govt. Girls High School.
• Won “Science” Quiz at Ali Institute of Education.
• Prize for winning Quiz “Independence Movement” at Ali Institute of Education.
• Member of Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex (Dec 02-Oct 03)

• 1982 – 1984. Linguistics Society of America (LSA). Member.
• 2013 – date. Member Editorial Board. Journal of English Literary & Linguistic Studies (JELLS). Forman Christian College (a charted university), Lahore.
• 1998 – 2005. Regional Editor. The Yearbook of South Asian Languages & Linguistics. Sage Publications. New Delhi.

• 2016 – date. Member, Graduate Research Committee, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UCP.

•  Aug. 1995.         Review Report on The Aga Khan University English Language Unit. Ms. The Aga Khan University Faculty of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Oct. 1994             Textbook Review.  English textbook prepared by Baluchistan Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Quetta, Pakistan.
• Feb 1994              Teaching writing at secondary level in Sindh schools. Teacher Training Workshop conducted for Sindh Government’s Secondary School teachers. Sindh Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Karachi, Pakistan.
• 1993 – 1994          National English Language Curriculum. (Coauthor). National curriculum prepared by National English Language Institute (NELI), Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Oct-Nov 1993     English for Parliamentary Staff. Series of language workshops conducted for the staff of Provincial Assembly of Sind. Jointly sponsored by Asia Foundation and National Education and Training Commission (NETCOM), Ministry of Education, Islamabad, Pakistan.
• April 1991            Evaluation of English Language Curriculum.Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
• January 1990      Introduction to Generative Linguistics: Series of Lectures     on Syntax, Morphology, Phonology and Sociolinguistics. Pak-American Cultural Centre (PACC), Karachi, Pakistan.

• Linguistics: Minimalist syntax, Urdu syntax, Sociolinguistics, Language typology.
• ELT: Curriculum design, Testing, ESP.

• A Note of Disagreement on Verb Agreement in Hindi-Urdu. 1989. Linguistics. 27:6 (pp 71-97).
• The Ergative Case in Hindi-Urdu. 1987. Studies in Linguistic Science. 17:1 (pp 91-101)
• Kay hawalay kay hawalay say. March 2016. Adab-e-Latif. 81:3(pp 148-152)
• MaiN, Zamir Naqvi aur ‘nigh-e-deeda-e-tasveer’. December 2011. Adab-e-Latif. 79:12 (pp 242-263).
• Mass literacy: the military option. 2 February 1996. Dawn Magazine.

• Developing language quiz on Socrative App. 18 December 2012. Training workshop conducted at Khalifa City Women’s College, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Using I-etherpad to develop Writing Skills. (In collaboration with Christine Lampe) 27^th March 2011. Workshop conducted at ‘Focus on Foundations Conference’, Centre of Excellence for English, Al-Ain Colleges, HCT. Al Ain, UAE.
• Online tools for IELTS students. (In collaboration with Christine Lampe, Stephen Aston and Tsoghik Grigoryan) 27^th March 2011. A joint presentation at ‘Focus on Foundations Conference’, Centre of Excellence for English, Al-Ain Colleges, HCT. Al Ain, UAE.
• Assessment for Learning. 7 October 2010. Workshop conducted for faculty PD at Al Ain Women’s College, HCT, Al Ain, UAE.
• Academic Writing. March 1995. A talk given at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Towards defining ESP. 19 – 22 April 1994. Paper presented at IATEFL annual meeting. Swansea, South Wales, UK.
• Formation of The Aga Khan University English Language Unit. 8 June 1993. A presentation at the Conference of English Language Units of Pakistan, jointly hosted by the University Grants Commission and The British Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Designing a curriculum. September 1992. Workshop conducted at PIA Training Centre, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching. 6 Oct. – 22 Dec., 1991.  Supervised and delivered a teacher training program at The Aga Khan University, Pakistan.
• What to look for in textbook materials? 14 March 1990. Key note address at SPELT annual conference, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Ergativity in Hindi-Urdu. 1986. Paper presented at South Asian Languages Analysis Roundtable (SALA), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL., USA.