Dr. Kashif Akram

Ph.D (Kyungpook National University, South Korea)

Post-Doctorate  (Kyungpook National University, South Korea)

Associate Professor

Mobile: +92-3000220025  
Email:  kashifakram@cuvas.edu.pk

Biography

Dr. KashifAkram, is Associate Professor in the Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur–Pakistan. He has completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, major subject as Food Technology in 2004 and M.Sc. (Hons.)Food Science and Technology in 2006 from National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad–Pakistan. Dr. KashifAkram has earned PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology with distinction in 2012 from Kyungpook National University, Korea. He has written more than 60 peer reviewed research papers in well-known scientific journals with good impact factor. He is also author of five book chapters. He has presented his scientific work in national and international conferences worldwide. So far, he has produced around 20 postgraduate students under his supervision. He has written more than 90 peer reviewed research and review articles in well-known scientific journals with 300+ impact factor, 13 international book chapters and 60 Conference proceedings. So far, he has produced around 35 postgraduate students under his supervision.

Research Interests

• Advanced food Irradiating technologies for nutritious, safe and healthy foods
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Food Irradiation

• Extraction of Bioactive Compounds
• Food Quality and Safety
• Process Optimization

Academic Qualifications

• Post-Doctoral Researcher (August, 2012–December, 2012): Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• Ph.D. Food Science &Biotechnology(2012):Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• Thesis:     “Identification, Quality and Polysaccharide-Extraction Properties of Gamma-Irradiated Mushrooms”
• M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science & Technology(2006): University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  CGPA 3.5/4 (75%) 1st Division

  Thesis:     “Evaluation of Microbiological Quality of Locally Available Ready to Drink Mango Juices”

• B.Sc. (Hons.)Agriculture (Food Technology)(2004):University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  CGPA 3.58/4 (74.47%) 1st Division

   

Work Experiences

• Associate Professor(12 December 2018 to date): Department of Food Sciences,Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

• Assistant Professor(15 December, 2016to 11 December 2018): Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, BahauddinZakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

• Assistant Professor(29 March, 2013 to 14 December, 2016): Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

• Lecturer(22 October, 2007 to 28 March, 2013): Institute of Food Science and Nutrition,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

   

RESEARCH PROJECTS (Served as a researcher):

• Analysis of radiation-induced markers for reliable management of irradiated foods using luminescence techniques. A two years (2009-2010) project funded by Kyungpook National University Korea.
• Development of detection methods for irradiated agricultural materials and products. A two years (2009-2011) project funded by the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Korea.
• Optimization of luminescence analysis and its application in the identification of irradiated foods. A four years (2010-2013) project funded by National Research Foundation of Korea.
• Applications of eco-friendly E-beam sterilizing technique for securing the safety of dried agro-food products. A four years (2010-2013) project funded by Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Korea.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:

Published Articles:

1. Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2010). Food irradiation for mushrooms: A review. Journal of Korean Society of Applied Biological Chemistry. 53, 257–265. Impact Factor: 3.2

https://doi.org/10.3839/jksabc.2010.041
June 2010
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2. Kwon, J.H., Akram, K., Nam, K.C., Lee, E.J., and Ahn, D.U. (2011). Evaluation of radiation-induced compounds in irradiated raw or cooked chicken meat during storage. Poultry Science. 90, 2578–2583. Impact Factor: 4.4

https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.2010-01237
1 November 2011
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3. Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Effect of storage conditions on photostimulated luminescence of irradiated garlic and potato. Food Research International. 47, 315-320. Impact Factor: 8.1

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2011.07.031
 July 2012
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4. Kim, B.K., Akram, K., Kim, C.T., Kang, N. R., Lee, J.W., Ryang, J.H., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of low amount of irradiated spices (red pepper, garlic, ginger powder) with luminescence analysis. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81, 1220–1223. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.01.023
August 2012
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5. Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Luminescence characteristics of minerals separated from irradiated onions during storage under different light conditions. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81, 1215–1219. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.02.002
August 2012
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6. Kyung, H.K., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012) Thermoluminescence analysis of irradiated dried sea foods using different methods of mineral separation. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81, 1224–1226. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2011.12.013
August 2012
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7. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Yoon, S.R., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Quality attributes of Pleurotus eryngii following gamma irradiation. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 66, 42–47. Impact Factor: 7.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2011.12.001
April 2012
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8. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Lee, J., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of a gamma-irradiated ingredient (Garlic Powder) in Korean barbecue sauce by thermoluminescence analysis. Journal of Food Science. 77, 476-480. Impact Factor: 3.9

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2011.02614.x
April 2012
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9. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Applicability of different analytical methods for the identification of gamma-irradiated fresh mushrooms during storage. Food Science and Biotechnology. 21, 573–679. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-012-0073-6
30 April 2012
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10. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jeong, M.S., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Radiation-induced thermoluminescence characteristics of feldspar following different heat and microwave treatments. Journal of Luminescence. 132, 1964–1968. Impact Factor: 3.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2012.03.034
August 2012
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11. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification and characterization of gamma-irradiated dried Lentinus edodes using ESR, SEM, and FTIR analyses. Journal of Food Science. 77, C690–C696. Impact Factor: 3.9

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02740.x
June 2012
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12. Bhatti, I.A., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). An investigation into gamma-ray treatment of shellfish using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92, 759–763. Impact Factor: 4.1

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.4639
15 March 2012
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13. Kim, H.K., Do, J.R., Lim, T.S., Akram, K., Yoon, S.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Optimisation of microwave-assisted extraction for functional properties of Vitis coignetiae extract by response surface methodology. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92, 1780–1785. Impact Factor: 4.1

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.5546
June 2012
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14. Farooq, U., Anjum, F. M., Zahoor, T., Rahman, S. U., Randhawa, M. A., Ahmed, A., and Akram, K. (2012).  Optimization of lactic acid production from cheap raw material: sugar cane molasses. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 44, 333–338. Impact Factor: 1.2

http://www.pakbs.org/pjbot/PDFs/44(1)/49.pdf
January 2012
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15. Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Change in thermoluminescence properties of minerals separated from irradiated potatoes and garlic during long-term storage under different light conditions. European Food Research and Technology. 235, 75–82. Impact Factor: 3.3

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-012-1740-9
29 April 2012
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16. Lee, J.H., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Comparison of Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectra of irradiated standard materials using different ESR spectrometers. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry. 55, 407-411. Impact Factor: 3.2

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13765-012-1025-9
June 2012
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17. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Baek, J.Y., Kim, Y.J., Kim, M.Y., Jeong, I.Y., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Inter-laboratory study to define the temperature interval for a thermoluminescence heating unit used to identify irradiated food. Food Science and Biotechnology. 21, 853-857. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-012-0110-5
June 2012
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18. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of irradiated Spaghetti sauces using different physical techniques. Journal of Food Quality. 35, 292-297. Impact Factor: 3.3

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.2012.00450.x
August 2012
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19. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Yoon, S.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Effect of γ-irradiation on physical quality attributes and identification properties of different sauces. Food Science and Biotechnology. 21, 1173-1178. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-012-0153-7
August 2012
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20. Kwon, J.H., Akram, K., Nam, K.C., Lee, E.J., and Ahn, D.U. (2012). Potential Chemical Markers for the Identification of Irradiated Sausages. Journal of Food Science. 77, C1000-C1004. Impact Factor: 3.9

DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02864.x
September 2012
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21. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jo, D., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Investigation of Different Factors Affecting the Electron Spin Resonance-based Characterization of Gamma-irradiated Fresh, White, and Red Ginseng. Journal of Ginseng Research. 36, 308-313. Impact Factor: 6.3

10.5142/jgr.2012.36.3.308
July 2012
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22. Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of gamma ray and electron-beam irradiated wheat after different processing. Journal of Cereal Science. 56, 347-351. Impact Factor: 3.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2012.02.013
September 2012
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23. Akram, K., Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2012). Quality characterization of gamma-irradiated fresh oyster mushrooms (Pleutotus ostreatus) during low temperature storage. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences. 30, 51-59.

https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201229665547741.pdf
June 2012

24. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Electron spin resonance analyses of grinding- and radiation-induced signals in raw and refined sugars. Food Analytical Methods. 5, 1196-1204. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-012-9364-z
October 2012
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25. Kwak, J.Y., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated Kimchi cabbage and Broccoli by electron spin resonance spectroscopy after different sample pretreatments. Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44, 532-539.

http://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201233355897415.page
May 2012
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26. Kwak, J.Y., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). ESR-based Identification of Radiation-Induced Free Radicals in Gamma-Irradiated Basil and Clove Using Different Sample-Treatments. Korean Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. 41, 1454-1459.

https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201233356078097.page
October 2012

27. Akram, K., Ahn J.J., Baek, J.Y., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Absorbed-dose estimation and quality attributes of gamma-irradiated shitake mushrooms. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 93, 634-640. Impact Factor: 4.1

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.5875
February 2013
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28. Bhatii, I.A., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Electron spin resonance analyses of shells and membranes of poultry eggs for the characterization of γ-ray treatment. Food Analytical Methods. 6, 265-269. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-012-9435-1
February 2013
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29. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim H.K., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Electron spin resonance spectroscopy for the identification of irradiated food with complex ESR signals. Food Analytical Methods. 6, 301-308. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-012-9440-4
February 2013
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30. Akram, K., Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated sauces by electron spin resonance spectroscopy using different sample pretreatments. Food Chemistry. 138, 1878-1883. Impact Factor: 8.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.11.044
June 2013
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31. Akram, K., Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Effectiveness of thermoluminescence analysis to detect low quantity of gamma-irradiated components in non-irradiated mushroom powders. Journal of Luminescence. 136, 395-400. Impact Factor: 3.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2012.12.006
April 2013
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32. Kausar, T., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Comparative effects of irradiation, fumigation and storage on the free amino acids and sugar of green, black and oolong teas. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 86, 96-101. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.12.011
May 2013
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33. Kwon, J.H., Ahn J.J., Akram, K., Son, I.J., and Lee, O.S. (2013). Characterization of radiation-induced luminescence properties and free radicals for the identification of different gamma-irradiated teas. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 405, 4225-4234. Impact Factor: 4.3

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-013-6849-6
May 2013
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34. Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kwon, J.H. (2013). Radiation– and grinding–induced luminescence properties for the detection of irradiated wheat. Journal of Cereal Science. 57, 261-263. Impact Factor: 3.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2013.01.015
May 2013
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35. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Baek, J.Y., Lee, J., Jeong, I.Y., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Identification of gamma-irradiated ingredients in liquid seasonings by thermoluminescence analysis: An interlaboratory blind trial. European Food Research and Technology. 236, 771-776. Impact Factor: 3.3

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-013-1942-9
May 2013
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36. Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K. Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Investigation of radiation-induced free radicals and luminescence properties in fresh pomegranate fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61, 4019-4025. Impact Factor: 6.1

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf3054388
09 April 2013
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37. Ahn J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Identification of Irradiated Shellfish Using Well-Characterized Thermoluminescence Properties of Biogenic Minerals Present in the Exoskeletons. Food Analytical Methods. 6, 1345–1352. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-012-9549-5
October 2013
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38. Ahn, J.J, Akram, K., Baek, J.Y., Baek, J.Y., Kwak, J.Y., Park, E.J., Kim, H.Y., Kim, C.T., Jeong, I.Y., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Applicability of thermoluminescence technique to identify irradiated sea foods using different methods of mineral separation: An interlaboratory blind trial. Food Science and Biotechnology. 22, 931–935. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-013-0166-x
August 2013
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39. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Reliable screening of various foodstuffs with respect to their irradiation status: A comparative study of different analytical techniques. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 91, 186–192. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2013.05.020
October 2013
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40. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Shahbaz, H.M., Kwon, J.H. (2013). Effectiveness of luminescence analysis to identify gamma-irradiated shrimps: Effects of grinding, mixing and different methods of mineral separation. Food Research International. 54, 416–422. Impact Factor: 8.1

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2013.07.040
November 2013
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41. Kwon J.H., Kim G.R., Ahn J.J., Akram K., Bae H.M., Kim C.H., Kim Y., Han B.S. (2013). Changes in physicochemical, nutritional and hygienic properties of Chinese cabbage seeds and their sprouts on gamma and electron beam irradiation. Journal of Food Quality. 36(5):316-323. Impact Factor: 3.3

https://doi.org/10.1111/jfq.12044
October 2013
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42. Ahn J.J., Akram K, Jeong M.S., Kwak J.Y., Park E.J., Kwon J.H. (2013). Luminescence properties and compositions of contaminating inorganic minerals separated from gamma-irradiated fresh and white ginsengs from different areas. Journal of Ginseng Research. 37(4):483-490. Impact Factor: 6.3

10.5142/jgr.2013.37.483
October 2013
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43. Farooq U., Anjum F.M., Zahoor T., Rahman S.U., Hayat Z., Akram K., Ashraf E.  (2013). Citric acid production from sugarcane molasses by aspergillus niger under different fermentation conditions and substrate levels. International Journal of Agriculture and Applied Science. 5, 8-16.

October 2013

 

44. Shahbaz, H.M., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Screening methods for the identification of irradiated foods. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences. 31, 1-10.
45. Shahbaz, H.M., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, H.Y., Park, E.J., Kwon, J.H. (2014). Chemical and sensory quality of fresh pomegranate fruits exposed to gamma radiation as quarantine treatment. Food Chemistry. 145, 312–318. Impact Factor: 8.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.08.052
15 February 2014
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46. Kwak, J.Y., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2014). ESR-based investigation of radiation-induced free radicals in fresh vegetables after different drying treatments. International Journal of Food Properties. 17, 1185-1198. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2012.700540
March 2014
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47. Shafi A., Farooq U., Akram K., Jaskani M., Siddique F., and Tanveer A. (2014). Antidiarrheal effect of foods fermented by various strains of Lactobacillus. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 13, 229-239. Impact Factor: 14.8

https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12056
March 2014
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48. Ahn, J.J., Sanyal, B., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2014). Alcoholic Extraction Enables EPR Analysis to Characterize Radiation-Induced Cellulosic Signals in Spices. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62, 10089-10098. Impact Factor: 6.1

https://doi.org/10.1021/jf502258r
28 October 2014
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49. Ahn J.J., Akram, K., Shahbaz, H.M., and Kwon J.H. (2014). TL and ESR based identification of gamma-irradiated frozen fish using different hydrolysis techniques. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 105, 83-88. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2014.05.028
December 2014
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50. Ahn J.J., Shahbaz, H.M., Akram K., Kwak J.Y., and Kwon J.H. (2014). Improved electron spin resonance spectroscopy with different sample treatments to identify irradiated sprout seeds. Food Analytical methods. 7, 1874-1880. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-014-9831-9
October 2014
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51. Jeong, M., Akram, K. Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2014). Applicability of Irradiation Detection Techniques and Quality Characterization of Cinnamon Powders Available in the Korean Market. International Journal of Food Properties. 17, 2192-2206. Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2013.790051
July 2014
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52. Shafi, A., Farooq, U. Akram, K. Hayat Z. and Murtaza M.A. (2014). Prevention and Control of Diseases by Use of Pro- and Prebiotics (Synbiotics). Food Reviews International. 30, 291-316. Impact Factor:  5.8

https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2014.929142
August 2014
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53. Tanveer, A., Farooq, U. Akram, K. Hayat, Z., Shafi, A., Nazar, H. and Ahmad, Z. (2015). Pomegranate Extracts: A Natural Preventive Measure against Spoilage and Pathogenic Microorganisms. Food Reviews International. 31, 29-51. Impact Factor: 5.8

https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2014.961074
September 2014
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54. Kim B.K., Ahn, J.J., Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K., Kim, C.T., and Kwon, J.H. (2015). Impact of mineral separation procedure on thermoluminescence analysis of non-irradiated dried fish and shellfish. Acta alimentaria an international journal of food science. 44(3), 400-408. Impact Factor: 1.1

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/42945722.pdf
March 2015
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55. Hayat, Z., Rehman, A.U., Akram, K., Farooq, U., and Saleem, G. (2015). Evaluation of A Natural Methionine Source on Broiler Growth Performance. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 95(12), 2462-2466. Impact Factor: 4.1

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6974
September 2015
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56. Rehman, H., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Sidhu, A.I., Shafi, A., and Sarfraz, F. (2015). Incorporation of garlic extract as antifungal agent in psyllium based edible coating for mandarin. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 1(1): 11-17.

 

57. Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2016). Worldwide status of fresh fruits irradiation and concerns about quality, safety and consumer acceptance. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 56(11), 1790-807. Impact Factor: 10.2

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2013.787384
June 2016
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58. Kim, M.Y., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2016). Study of Photo and Thermoluminescence Properties to Identify Irradiated Dried-Fishery Products. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 25 (3) 299-306. Impact Factor: 1.6

https://doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2013.847884
March 2016
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59. Asif, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Hayat, Z., Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Sidhu, M.A.I., Rehman, H.U. and Aftab, S. (2016). Therapeutic potentials of bioactive compounds from mango fruit wastes. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 53, pp.102-112. Impact Factor: 15.3

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2016.05.004
July 2016
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60. Salah-ud-Din, Akram, K., Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Rehman, H., and Sidhu, M.A.I. (2016). Effect of water extracts of apple and pomegranate peel on the quality of orange squash. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 1(2): 40-47.

 

61. Akbar, N., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Rehman, H., Ijaz, M.A., and Shafi, A. (2016). Impact of season and cold storage on the quality of guava concentrate. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 2(1): 15-22.
62. Yaqub, S., Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Murtaza, M.A., Kausar, T., and Siddique, F. (2016). Chemistry and Functionality of Bioactive Compounds Present in Persimmon. Journal of Chemistry, 2016. Impact Factor: 3.0

https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3424025
February 2016
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63. Mehmood, T., Hussain, S., Farooq, U. and Akram, K. (2016). Impact of different farming systems (conventional, integrated and organic) and storage time on physiological characteristics of kinnow mandarin (Citrus nobilis× Citrus deliciosa). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53(1), 7-15. Impact Factor: 0.8

https://pakjas.com.pk/papers/2531.pdf
January 2016
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64. Shahbaz, H.M., Park, E.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kwon, J.H. (2016). Assessment of Antioxidant Potential of Pomegranate Fruit By-Products via a Direct Approach Using a Simple QUENCHER Method. Journal of AOAC International, 99 (3), 599-603. Impact Factor: 1.6

https://doi.org/10.5740/jaoacint.15-0194
May 2016
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65. Tanveer, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Rehman, H. (2016). Antibacterial potential of pomegranate peel and seed extracts against food borne pathogens. Asian Journal of Agricultural Biology, 4, 60-64.

 

66. Tanveer, A., Akram, K., Farooq, U., Hayat, Z. and Shafi, A. (2017). Management of Diabetic Complications through Fruit Flavonoids as Natural Remedy. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(7), 1411-1422. Impact Factor: 10.2

https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2014.1000482
February 2017
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67. Akram, K., Shahbaz, H. M., Kim, G. R., Farooq, U., Kwon, J. H. (2017). Improved extraction and quality characterization of water-soluble polysaccharide from gamma-irradiated Lentinus edodes. Journal of Food Science, 82(2), 296-303. Impact Factor: 3.9

https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.13590
February 2017
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68. Lee, J. E., Sanyal, B., Akram, K., Jo, Y., Baek, J. Y., & Kwon, J. H. (2017). Thermoluminescence analysis can identify irradiated ingredient in soy sauce before and after pasteurization. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 134, 19-26.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2017.01.005
May 2017
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69. An, K. A., Jo, Y., Akram, K., Suh, S. C., Kwon, J. H. (2018). Assessment of microbial contaminations in commercial frozen duck meats and the application of electron beam irradiation to improve their hygienic quality. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 98 (14), 5444-5449. Impact Factor: 4.1

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9088
November 2018
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70. Choudry, F., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2018). Antidiabetic potential of persimmon pulp powder on alloxan induced diabetic rabbits. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 4(2): 1-6

 

71. Shafi, A., Raja, H.N., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Hayat, Z. (2019). Antimicrobial and Antidiabetic potential of Synbiotic fermented milk: A functional dairy product. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 72:15-22. Impact Factor: 4.4

https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0307.12555
February 2019
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72. Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K. (2019). Physiochemical characterization and utilization of melon (Cucumis melo) seed oil as a functional food ingredient. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 70:35-42. Impact Factor: 0.8

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73. Sindhu, M., Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Hayat, Z., Riaz, M., Shahbaz, M. (2019). A comparative, in-vivo anti-diabetic study of persimmon peel powder in alloxan induced rabbits. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 7(2): 176-182.

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74. Sarfraz, F., Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Hayat, Z., Rehman, H. (2019). Hypolipidemic effect of synbiotic yoghurt in rabbits. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 72(4), 545-550. Impact Factor: 4.4

https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0307.12618
November 2019
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75. Nazar, H., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A., Hayat, Z., Jaysinghy, M., Naseem, S. (2019). Inhibition of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus feacalis through Malus domestica extracts to eliminate food borne illness. American Journal of Biomedical Science and Research, 3(5):13-26 Impact Factor: 1.628

 10.34297/AJBSR.2019.03.000701
June 28, 2019

76. Ahmad, Z., Hussain, R., Riaz, M., Khan, M. A., Nadeem, M., Akram, K., Rafay, M., Rashid,M.A.,  Asif, A.R., Ghaffar, A. (2019). Mitigation of toxic effects caused by tartrazine in wistar rats through oral administration of melon seed oil. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 56(2), 435-442. Impact Factor: 0.8

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77. Akhtar, S., Riaz, M., Naeem, I., Gong, Y. Y., Ismail, A., Hussain, M., & Akram, K. (2020). Risk assessment of aflatoxins and selected heavy metals through intake of branded and non-branded spices collected from the markets of Multan city of Pakistan. Food Control, 112, 107132. Impact Factor: 6.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107132
June 2020
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78. Usman, M., Ahmed, S., Mehmood, A., Bilal, M., Patil, P. J., Akram, K., & Farooq, U. (2020). Effect of apple pomace on nutrition, rheology of dough and cookies quality. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 57, 3244-3251. Impact Factor: 3.1

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-020-04355-z
September 2020
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79. Rehman, H., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Hayat, Z., Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Sindhu, A. (2021). Fatty acid profile and Bio-efficacy of wheat germ oil in hyperlipidemic rabbits. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Impact Factor: 0.8

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80. Num, H.A., Chung, N., Jo, Y., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Kwon, J.H. (2022). Screening and detection of electron beam-irridiated mandarin oranges during storage by E-tongue, PSL and ESR techniques. Korean Journal of Food Preservation, 29(2):00

https://doi.org/10.11002/kjfp.2022.29.2.175
30 April 2022
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81. Azam, M., Qureshi, T.M., Hussain, S., Aqib, A.I., Khan, S.R., Akram, K., Ijaz, M., Murtaza, M., Muneer, A. and Mahmood, S. (2022). Resistance Modulation of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates of Dairy Cattle through Metallic Oxide Nanoparticles. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 1-8. Impact Factor: 0.6

10.29261/pakvetj/2022.052
July 2022
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82. Fayyaz, K., Nawaz, A., Olaimat, A.N., Akram, K., Farooq, U., Fatima, M., Siddiqui, S.A., Rana, I.S. and Shahbaz, H.M. (2022). Microbial toxins in fermented foods: health implications and analytical techniques for detection. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 30(4), 523.  Impact Factor: 3.6

https://doi.org/10.38212/2224-6614.3431
April 2022
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83. Rehman, H. U., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shabbir, H., & Hussain, A. (2022). Microencapsulation of wheat germ oil by external gelation and its oil release characteristics. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 46(10), e16832. Impact Factor: 2.5

https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16832
October 2022
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84. Aqib, A. I., Akram, K., Majeed, H., Murtaza, M., Muneer, A., & Alsayeqh, A. F. (2022). Resistance Modulation of Dairy Milk Borne Streptococcus agalactiae and Klebsiella pneumoniae through Metallic Oxide Nanoparticles. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 42(3): 424-428. Impact Factor: 2.3

https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20220305180337
April 2022
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85. Majeed, U., Shafi, A., Majeed, H., Akram, K., Liu, X., Ye, J., & Luo, Y. (2023). Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) phytochemicals and their biochemical protective mechanisms against leading pathologies. Food Chemistry, 405, 134762. Impact Factor: 8.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134762
30 March 2023
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86. Shoukat, N., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A., Hayat, Z., Hayat, K., Naseem, S., Khan, M.Z. (2023). Antimicrobial potential of banana peel: a natural preservative to improve food safety. Asian Journal of Agriculture and biology. 9: 14-24.

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87. Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Majeed, H., Hakim, A., & Jayasinghe, M. (2023). Cucumis melo seed oil: agro‐food by‐product with natural anti‐hyperlipidemic potential. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 103(4), 1644-1650. Impact Factor: 4.1

https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12348
15 March 2023
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88. Majeed, U., Shafi, A., Shahbaz, M., Khan, K.U.R., Iqbal, K.J., Akram, K., Baboo, I., Munawar, S.H., Munir, M.M., Sultan, R. and Majeed, H., (2023). Assessment of Growth Inhibition of Eugenol-Loaded Nano-Emulsions against Beneficial Bifidobacterium sp. along with Resistant Escherichia coli Using Flow Cytometry. Fermentation, 9(2), 140. Impact Factor: 3.7

https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation9020140
31 January 2023
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89. Manan, A., Aqib, A.I., Shahbaz, A., Khan, S.R., Akram, K., Majeed, H., Muneer, A., Murtaza, M., Afrasiab, M., Merola, C. and Niaz, K., (2023). Modification of the drug resistance of emerging milk-borne pathogens through sodium alginate-based antibiotics and nanoparticles. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, 1130130. Impact Factor: 3.2

10.3389/fvets.2023.1130130
April 17, 2023
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90. Hayat, Z., Riaz, T., Saleem, K., Akram, K., Ur Rehman, H., & Azam, M. (2023). Optimization of Gallic Acid-Rich Extract from Mango (Mangifera indica) Seed Kernels through Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction. Separations, 10(7), 376.  Impact Factor: 2.6

https://doi.org/10.3390/separations10070376
26 June 2023
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91. Sarfraz, M., Murtaza, M.A., Akram, K. (2023) Effect of Inulin and Resistant Starch on Quality and Functionality of Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese Made from Buffalo Milk. Punjab University Journal of Zoology, 38(1), 89-97.

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92. Riaz, T., Hayat, Z., Saleem, K., Akram, K., Rehman, H, Rehman, S., Azam, M. (2024). Optimization of ultrasound assisted extraction method to obtain gallic acid rich extracts from mango seed kernels. Food Science and Nutrition, Online available, Impact Factor: 3.9

DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4060
February 17, 2024
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93. Naeem, I., Ismail, A., Riaz, M., Aziz, M., Akram, K., Shahzad, M.A., Ameen, M., Ali, Sher., Oliveira, C.A.F. (2024). Aflatoxins in the rice production chain: A review on prevelance, detection, and decontamination strategies. Food Research International, Available Online. Impact Factor: 8.1

May 05, 2024
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Chapter in a Book

1. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Analytical methods for the identification of irradiated foods. In: Belotserkovsky and Ostaltsov (Editors), Ionizing radiation: applications, sources and biological effects, Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA.

2. Akram, K., Farooq, U., Shafi, A. (2017). Electron spin resonance spectroscopy for the identification of irradiated fruits and vegetables. In: Ashutosh Kumar Shukla (Ed), Electron Spin Resonance in Food Science. Elsevier Editora Ltda. Rua Quintana, 753 – 8o Andar, Brooklin – São Paulo – Brazil. Pages:62-83.
3. Mahmud, A., Hayat, Z., Akram, K. (2018). Poultry compost: Turning environmental contaminants into valuable resource. In: Brittian. J. (Ed), Environmental Contaminants and Remediation. Cambridge scholars publishing. Rubens Strasse 99 12157 Berlin, Germany. (Under Production)
4. Shafi, A, Farooq, U, Akram, K., Hayat, Z. (2019). Phytochemistry and potential therapeutic perspectives of melon seeds. In: Megh. R. Goyal (Ed), Phytochemistry, potential, extraction techniques and therapeutic perspectives of bioactive compounds in plants. Apple Academic Press, Inc.Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way3333Mistwell Crescent Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USAOakville, Ontario L6L 0A2 Canada.
5. Hayat, Z., Akram, K., Mahmud, A., Farooq, U., Farid, M.A.., Shafi, A. (2019). Phytochemicals from fruit wastes as alternatives to antibiotics for sustainable and socially accepted poultry production. In: Megh. R. Goyal (Ed), Phytochemistry, potential, extraction techniques and therapeutic perspectives of bioactive compounds in plants. Apple Academic Press, Inc. Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way3333Mistwell Crescent Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA Oakville, Ontario L6L 0A2 Canada.
6. Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Hayat, Z. (2019). Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) Fruit: Bioactive Natural Therapeutic Strategy for the Management of Nutritional and Chronic Disorders. In “Reference Series in Phytochemistry: Bioactive Molecules in Food”, Springer.
7. Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Hayat., Z. (2020). Fruits and nutritional security. In: Srivastava AK and Chengxiao Hu (Ed), Fruit crops: Diagnosis and management of nutrient constraints. Charlotte Cockle Publisher, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom.
8. Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Hayat, Z., Hayat, K., Khan, M.Z. (2020). Molecular Epidemiology of Food borne diseases. In Thangadurai D, (Ed), Sequencing Technologies in Microbial Food Safety and Quality. CRC Press, Florida, USA.
9. Shafi, A, Akram, K. (2021). Herbal oil in healthcare. In: Mandal SC, Nayak AK, Dhara AK (Eds), Herbal Biomolecules in Healthcare Applications. Academic Press, Elsevier, 125 London wall, London, UK.
10. Shafi, A., Akram, K., Shah, I., Khan, F. In  Phytochemicals Effective against Covid-19 and Future Perspective Niaz, K., & Nisar, M. F. (Eds.). (2021). Coronavirus Disease-19 (Covid-19): Different Models and Treatment Strategies (Vol. 2). Bentham Science Publishers.
11. Siddique, F., Akram, K., Alghamdi, E.S., Arshad, Q., Siddique A. (2022). The Immunomodulatory Role of Probiotics In Robles, E. F. Prebiotics and Probiotics-From Food to Health. 10.5772/intechopen.94725
12. Ismail, Z., Akram, K., Naeem, I., de Oliveira, C.A.F., Ismail, A., Fazal A., Shahzad, A. (2022). Aflatoxins: A Brief Summary In Aflatoxin in Food, A Recent Perspective, Hakeem, K.R., de Oliveria, C.A.F., Ismail, A., Springer Publisher
13. Muaz, K., Manzoor, S., Akhtar, S., Riaz, M., Amir, M., Akram, K., Ismail, A. (2022). Aflatoxin Biosynthesis In Aflatoxin in Food, A Recent Perspective, Hakeem, K.R., de Oliveria, C.A.F., Ismail, A., Springer Publisher

 

Conference Proceedings:

1. Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, B.K., Lee, J.W., and Kwon, J.H. TL identification properties of irradiated onion at different radiation sources and origins. The Korean Society of Food Preservation, Proceeding p. 195, Chungnam University, Korea, 13 November, 2009.
2. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Effect of change in sample concentration of cellulose or sugar radical on ESR spectra of irradiated food. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 185, Songdo Convensia Convention Center, Incheon, Korea, 17 June, 2010.
3. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Evaluation of effect of Mn2+ radical on ESR spectra of sugar and cellulose radicals in irradiated food. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 185, Songdo Convensia Convention Center, Incheon, Korea, 17 June, 2010.
4. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. Luminescence characteristics of ginseng roots from different production origins to identify irradiation. The Korean society of ginseng, Abstract book p. 302, Parktel, Seoul, Korea, 16 September, 2010.
5. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. PSL characteristics of irradiated food materials on solubility in distilled water. The Korean Society of Food Preservation, Proceeding p. 286, Gyung-ju Education Culture Center, Gyung-ju, Korea, 30 September, 2010.
6. Lee, J.H., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Kim, Y.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. Comparison of identification markers using different ESR spectrometers. The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, Proceeding p. 248, Hotel InterBulgo, Daegu, Korea, 28-29 October, 2010.
7. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. A simple method to extract silicate minerals from irradiated shellfish for thermoluminescence analysis. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 223, EXCO, Daegu, Korea, 8-10 June, 2011.
8. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon J.H. Evaluation of physical quality attributes of king oyster mushrooms on gamma irradiation. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 221, EXCO, Daegu, Korea, 8-10 June, 2011.
9. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Park, H.J., and Kwon, J.H. Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated liquid sauces. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 223, EXCO, Daegu, Korea 8-10 June, 2011 (Best Research Award).
10. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jeong, M.S, and Kwon, J.H. Absorbed-dose estimation from the minerals separated from irradiated shiitake mushroom. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 224, EXCO, Daegu, Korea, 8-10 June, 2011.
11. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Lee, J.H., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. Detection of irradiated fresh mushrooms by different physical methods. 16th Int'l Meeting on Radiation Processing, Final programme & book of abstracts p. 179, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Montreal, Canada, June 13-17, 2011.
12. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Identification of irradiated spaghetti sauce by different physical teachniques. 16th Int'l Meeting on Radiation Processing, Final programme & book of abstracts p. 182, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Montreal, Canada, June 13-17, 2011.
13. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. PSL characteristic of soil separated from irradiated fresh onions during storage under different light conditions. 16th Int'l Meeting on Radiation Processing, Final programme & book of abstracts p. 179, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Montreal, Canada, June 13-17, 2011.
14. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Identification of gamma-irradiated ingredient in Korean barbeque sauce by thermoluminescence analysis before and after pasteurization. 16th Int'l Meeting on Radiation Processing, Final programme & book of abstracts p. 181, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Montreal, Canada, June 13-17, 2011.
15. Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. Luminescence characteristics for identifying irradiated wheat after different processing treatments. 16th Int'l Meeting on Radiation Processing, Final programme & book of abstracts p. 181, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Montreal, Canada, June 13-17, 2011.
16. Lee, J.H., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. ESR spectra of irradiated standard materials using different ESR spectrometers. 16th Int'l Meeting on Radiation Processing, Final programme & book of abstracts p. 180, Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, Montreal, Canada, June 13-17, 2011.
17. Akram, K, Ahn, J.J, Kim, G.R., Lee, J.H., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. Detection of irradiated fresh mushrooms by different physical methods. 2nd Korea-Japan Joint Symposium and Graduate Students Forum, Abstract book p. 56, Wasung Hall, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea, September 6, 2011.
18. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. TL characteristics of irradiated feldspar followed by microwave treatment. The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, Proceeding p. 256, Bexco, Busan, Korea, 31 October -2 November, 2011.
19. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. Inter-laboratory test to define TL glow curve temperature interval using LiF material. The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, Proceeding p. 256, Bexco, Busan, Korea, 31 October -2 November, 2011.
20. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Lee, J.E., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. Monitoring of electron beam-irradiated ingredient in Ssamjang by thermoluminescence analysis before and after pasteurization, The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, Proceeding p. 256, Bexco, Busan, Korea, 31 October -2 November, 2011.
21. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. ESR characterization of gamma-irradiated fresh, white, and red ginseng using different sample treatments. The Korean Society of Food Preservation, Proceeding p. 312, Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 17-18 November, 2011.
22. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. TL characteristics of irradiated feldspar upon different heat treatments. The Korean Society of Food Preservation, Proceeding p. 313, Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 17-18 November, 2011.
23. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Identification and absorbed-dose estimation of different irradiated commodities using luminescence techniques. The Korean Society of Food Preservation, Proceeding p. 313-4, Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 17-18 November, 2011.
24. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J, Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Identification and characterization of irradiated-dried shiitake mushrooms using ESR, SEM, and FT-IR analyses. The Korean Society of Food Preservation, Proceeding p. 314, Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 17-18 November, 2011(Best Research Award).
25. Kwak, J.Y., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jeong, M.S., Kim, G.R., Kwon, J.H. An improved ESR-based detection of gamma-irradiated broccoli and Korean cabbage using different sample drying techniques. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 214, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2011.
26. Jeong, M.S., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. Investigation of irradiation status of cinnamon powders available in Korean consumer market. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 214, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2011.
27. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Park, H.J., Jeong, M.S., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. Application of different techniques to detect the presence of gamma-irradiated component in low quantity in non-irradiated mushroom powders. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 213, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea 14-15 June, 2012 (Best Research Award).
28. Akram K., Ahn, J.J., Yoon, S.R., Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. Quality characterization of gamma-irradiated fresh Pleurotus ostreatus during storage. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p.348, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
29. Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Jo, D., Shahbaz, H.M., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Solubilization and characterization of hyperbranched water-insoluble polysaccharide from Lentinus edodes following gamma irradiation. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 343, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
30. Ahn, J.J, Akram, K., Baek, J.Y., Lee, J., Jeong, I.Y., and Kwon, J.H. Identification of gamma-irradiated ingredient in liquid sauces using thermoluminescence analysis: An inter-laboratory blind trial. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 213, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
31. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jo, D., Park, E.J., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. Luminescence properties and mineral characterization of gamma-irradiated fresh and white ginsengs of different cultivation areas. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 213, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
32. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jo, D., Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. Effect of gamma irradiation upon thermal (TGA and DSC) and structural (FT-IR) characteristics of fresh, white and red ginsengs. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 348, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
33. Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jeong, M.S., Kwak, J.Y., Park, H.J., and Kwon, J.H. Extraction yield, physicochemical attributes and thermal properties of chitosan from gamma-irradiated dried shrimps. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 343, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
34. Kim, G.R., Jeong, M.S., Park, E.J., Jo, D., Kwak, J.Y., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. Physicochemical and function qualities of commercially-available Saengshik products. Korean Society of Food Science and Technology, Proceeding p. 210, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012.
35. Akram, K. and Kwon, J.H. Polysaccharide-Extraction Properties of Gamma-Irradiated Mushrooms. International Symposium on Global Young Fellowship for Functional Development of Life Sciences. Proceeding pp. 17-19, Wasung Hall, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 21 September, 2012.
36. Shafi, A., Tanveer, A., Farooq, U., and Akram, K. (2013). Optimization of prebiotics for the development of a new antimicrobial synbiotic dairy product. 3rd International Conferences on “Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals”, pp, 32, Iqbal Hall, Government College University, Faisalabad on 4-5 December, 2013.
37. Tanveer, A., Shafi, A., Farooq, U., and Akram, K. (2013). Probing the antibacterial activities of pomegranate extracts against food-borne pathogens. 3rd International Conferences on “Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals”, pp, 41, Quaid-e-Azam Hall, Government College University, Faisalabad on 4-5 December, 2013.
38. Farooq, U., Akram, K., Sidhu, M.A.I., Shafi, A., Rehman, H., Sarfraz, F. (2013). Development of Bio-fortified foods: A natural strategy to combat malnutrition. International Conferences on “Malnutrition in South Asia: The peril persists”, on February, 23-24, 2015. pp, 163, Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
39. Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A., Sidhu, M.A.I., Rehman, H., Sarfraz, F. (2016). Anemia: its prevalence and potential impacts of bio-fortification. International Conferences on “Malnutrition in South Asia: The peril persists”, on March, 23-24, 2015. pp, 163, Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
40. Malnutrition Kills, International Conferences on “Malnutrition and Food Expo”, on April, 7-8, 2016. Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
41. Shafi, A., Farooq, U., and Akram, K. (2017). Sweet melon peel: hidden potential to combat infectious food borne diseases. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, pp 106, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
42. Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Bactriocidal potential of prickly pear aqueous extract against food borne pathogens. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, 2017. pp 107, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan.
43. Khan, M., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Utilization of cinnamon, clove, oregano and mustard in preservation of milk. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, 2017. pp 107, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
44. Nadeem, H. R., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Cholesterol lowering potentials of lactic acid bacteria in combination with oligosaccharides. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, pp 109, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
45. Munawar, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Hypercholesterolemia and polyphenols: a phytotherapeutic approach. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, pp 109, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
46. Akram, K., Farooq, U., Shafi, A. (2017). Bio-fortification: a natural food base therapeutic approach Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, pp 110, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
47. Aziz, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Development of guava green tea with stevia and anti-diabetic effect of guava green tea on type diabetes. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, pp 113, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
48. Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Antibacterial potential of agro-industrial waste: apple peel and pomace aqueous extracts. Book of abstracts, 3rd International Conference on “Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences”, on January, 10-11, pp 132, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
49. Shafi A, Farooq U, Akram K. (2017). Exploitation of Waste Utilization. 4th International Conferences on “Science and Technology”, Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
50. Impact of production systems on food safety: a case study of kinnow mandarins. Book of abstracts,. 3rd International Conferences on “Safe food for all and Food Expo”, on March, 02-03, 2017. pp 25, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
51. Ultrasound assisted extraction of antimicrobial bioactive compounds from bitter guard waste for food application. Book of abstracts,. 3rd International Conferences on “Safe food for all and Food Expo”, on March, 02-03, 2017. pp 44, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
52. Bio-control of food borne pathogens through spices and herbs: an in-vitro study. Book of abstracts,. 3rd International Conferences on “Safe food for all and Food Expo”, on March, 02-03, 2017. pp 58, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
53. Development of synbiotic fermented milk through optimization of prebiotics. Book of abstracts,. 3rd International Conferences on “Safe food for all and Food Expo”, on March, 02-03, 2017. pp 82, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
54. Impact of drying techniques on microbiological and physicochemical quality of whole egg powder. Book of abstracts,. 3rd International Conferences on “Safe food for all and Food Expo”, on March, 02-03, 2017. pp 84, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
55. In-Vitro antimicrobial effect of agro-industrial waste (peel) of melon fruit. Book of abstracts. 3rd International Conferences on “Safe food for all and Food Expo”, on March, 02-03, 2017. pp 84, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
56. Speaker in international conference on “Applied microbial genomics in public health, food, pharma and agriculture” held on 18-20 December, 2017 at Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
57. Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2017). Diabetes and its natural treatment: Antibiotic effect of persimmon peel on alloxan induced diabetic rabbits. 4th International Conferences on “Health & Medicines”, on 22nd December, 2017.  Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
58. Hayat, Z., Tabusum, Z., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Shafi, A. (2018). Probing the antihypercholesterolemic potential of apricot kernel oil. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan
59. Farooq U, Akram K, Shafi A. (2018). Development of plant based functional beverages using respective waste extracts as novel natural preservatives. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakisatan
60. Akram K, Farooq U, Shafi A. (2018). Management of hypercholesterolemia through plant origin food waste as natural remedy. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan
61. Shafi A, Farooq U, Akram K. (2018). Development of composite flour formulation by using combination of cereals and pulses to address protein and micronutrient malnutrition. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan
62. Park S, Nadeem H.R, Akram K, Farooq U, Shafi A. (2018). Fruit flavonoids: a natural remedy to treat Diabetes mellitus. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan
63. Nadeem, H. R., Akram, K., Afzal, K., Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Zahid, A. (2018). Bacteriocidal potential of pricly pear aqueous extracts against food borne pathogens. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan.
64. Waseem, M., Akhtar, S., Ismail, T., Akram, K., Riaz, M. (2018). Exploring plant extarcts for Antioxidative and microbial stability of minced meat. International Conferences on “Current Scenario and Future Perspectives of Plant Based Foods”, held on 5-6 March, 2018, Department of Food Science & Technology, MNS-University of Agriculture Multan, Pakistan.
65. Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K. (2018). Prevention of food borne illness through synbiotic fermented milk. International Conference on “Agriculture, Veterinary and Life Sciences Thailand 2018” held on 25-26 May, 2018 at Asian Institute of Technology (AITCC) Klong Luang, Pathumthani, Bangkok, Thailand.
66. Rehman A, Farooq U, Akram K, Shahbaz M, Shafi A, Hayat K, Ali B. 2019. Electronic nose and their applications to food products. GRIP’s International Conference of Food-Agriculture Sciences and Technologies (IC-FAST), pp 35, Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan on 16 January, 2019.
67. Hayat K, Farooq U, Akram K, Shafi A, Rehman A, Ali B. 2019. Safety aspects of probiotic and fermented foods. GRIP’s International Conference of Food-Agriculture Sciences and Technologies (IC-FAST), pp 41, Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan on 16 January, 2019.
68. Ali B, Shafi A, Farooq U, Akram K, Hayat K,
    Rehman A. 2019. Role of functional foods in disease prevention and health promotion. GRIP’s International Conference of Food-Agriculture Sciences and Technologies (IC-FAST), pp 60, Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan on 16 January, 2019.
69. Fareed N, Farooq U, Akram K, Shafi A, Ahmad,
    M, Hafeez A. 2019. Flaxseed source of healthy oil and their use in food processing. GRIP’s International Conference of Food-Agriculture Sciences and Technologies (IC-FAST), pp 88, Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan on 16 January, 2019.
70. Ahmad M, Farooq U, Akram K, Shafi A, Fareed N, Hafeez A. 2019. Persimmon; A miracle fruit with therapeutic and nutraceutiacls
    potential. GRIP’s International Conference of Food-Agriculture Sciences and Technologies (IC-FAST), pp 90, Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan on 16 January, 2019.
71. Fareed N, Farooq U, Akram K, Shafi A, Ahmad
    M, Hafeez A. 2019. Exploring the nutritional and functional role of soymilk in bakery
    products. GRIP’s International Conference of Food-Agriculture Sciences and Technologies (IC-FAST), pp 91, Expo Centre, Lahore-Pakistan on 16 January, 2019.
72. Arbab, S., Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K. 2019. Lutein: a natural therapy to combat macular degeneration. 4th International Conference Food and Nutritional Security (ICFNS) in Changing Climate, BZU, Multan Pakistan on March 13-14, 2019.
73. Rani M, Shafi A, Farooq U, Akram K. 2019. Milk derived bioactive peptides and their functions. 4th International Conference Food and Nutritional Security (ICFNS) in Changing Climate, BZU, Multan Pakistan on March 13-14, 2019.
74. Ali B, Shaf A, Farooq U, Akram K., Hayat K, Rehman A. 2019. Safety aspects of fermented and probiotic foods. 4th International Conference Food and Nutritional Security (ICFNS) in Changing Climate, BZU, Multan Pakistan on March 13-14, 2019.
75. Hayat K, Farooq U, Shafi A, Akram K, Ali B, Rehman A. 2019. Nutritional and health benefits of pulses. 4th International Conference Food and Nutritional Security (ICFNS) in Changing Climate, BZU, Multan Pakistan on March 13-14, 2019.
76. Ahmad M, Farooq U, Shafi A, Akram K, Sadi TR, Khan AW. 2019. Impact of climate change on food security and malnutrition. 4th International Conference Food and Nutritional Security (ICFNS) in Changing Climate, BZU, Multan Pakistan on March 13-14, 2019.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Merit scholarship during M. Sc. (Hons.) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
• Technical note “Importance of microbiological laboratory in flour mills” in “The Milling News (Dec. 2006; Pakistan Flour Mills Association)”
• Technical note “Post-harvest storage management of wheat” in “The Milling News (June 2007; Pakistan Flour Mills Association)”
• Korean Government International Scholarship for Ph.D. study (Food Science and Biotechnology) in Kyungpook National University, Korea.
• Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology: Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated liquid sauces (Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Park, H.J., and Kwon, J.H. Proceeding p. 223, EXCO, Daegu, Korea, 8-10 June, 2011).
• Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Preservation: Identification and characterization of irradiated-dried shiitake mushrooms using ESR, SEM, and FT-IR analyses (Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Proceeding p. 314, Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 17-18 November, 2011).
• Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Preservation: Extraction of water soluble polysaccharide from Shiitake mushrooms using ionizing and non-ionizing radiations (Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 15 November, 2012).
• Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology: Application of different techniques to detect the presence of gamma-irradiated component in low quantity in non-irradiated mushroom powders (Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Park, H.J., Jeong, M.S., Kwak, J.Y., Kwon, J.H.) Proceeding p. 213, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012).
• Korean Government Post-doctoral Research Fellowship under the Brain-Korea 21 Program (Food Science and Technology) in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• Invited Speaker for “Polysaccharide-extraction properties of gamma-irradiated mushrooms” at International Symposium on Global Young Fellowship for Functional Development of Life Sciences. Wasung Hall, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea, 21 September 2012.
• Akram, K. and Kwon, J.H. (2010). Food irradiation for mushrooms: A review in Journal of Korean Society of Applied Biological Chemistry was awarded as top cited paper (2011-2012) by Korean Society of Applied Biological Chemistry.
• Research Productivity Award 2014-15 From Pakistan Council of Science and Technology.

TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS

• Six-month Post-Graduate Diploma “Certified Quality Professional” July to December, 2004, Pakistan Institute of Quality Control in affiliation with National University of Science and technology (NUST), Lahore, Pakistan. Project: “Quality function development in a food industry”

• Training from a Japanese expert on “Quality & productivity improvement through JIT & TPM techniques”, 15 March, 2005, organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and National Productivity Organization (NPO).
• "National seminar on challenges to food industry in the WTO scenario”, 27 June, 2005, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
• One month, in-house quality management systems and HACCP trainings at Kolson Foods, Karachi Head office conducted by MOODY International (May, 2007).
• "3-days workshop on project management” 15 November, 2007, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
• A seminar on "RF extraction", 30 April, 2009, presented by Prof. Back Un-Du (Saskathchewan University Canada) in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• International Phytochemicals Symposium, “Nutraceuticals and food safety for well-being life” 28 May, 2009. Daejeon convention center, Daejeon, Korea.
• An open forum Seminar on “Korean vision for the globalization” 23 July, 2009, in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• The 2nd KAST-USA Bilateral Symposium, “Translating risk assessment into policy”, 24-25 August, 2009, Seoul Plaza Hotel, Diamond Hall, Seoul, Korea.
• Korea-Japan Joint Symposium and Graduate Students Forum, “Development of functional food and biomaterials”, 11-12 September, 2009, Wasung Hall, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• A Symposium at EXCO, “Korean vision for globalization” 23-25 September, 2009, Daegu, Korea
• KFDA-ILSI Korea Expert Forum, "Current status of detection methods on irradiated foods", 29 September, 2009, KFDA, Seoul, Korea.
• “Radiation industry symposium”, 7 October, 2009, Legend Hotel, Daejeon, Korea
• “Lab safety training”, 16 December, 2009, Advanced Instrument Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• Symposium on “Hazard management for agro-food safety” 14 January, 2010, in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
• “Advance analytical instrument training”, 02 April, 2010, Advanced Instrument Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• A Seminar on "Commercialization of irradiated foods" 17 May, 2010, Presented by Ronald Eustice, (President US Minnesota Beef Council) in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• Food Industrial Symposium "Industrialization and enhancement of consumer’s acceptability on irradiated foods for green development", 19 May, 2010. Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup, Korea.
• Symposium on “Export promotion of Korean fruits” 14 July, 2010. National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Suwon, Korea.
• Food Safety Open Forum. "Right knowledge of irradiated foods" 13 August, 2010. Korean Women`s Development Institute Center, Seoul, Korea.
• “International symposium on Saumel Undong”, The 30th FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, 29 September, 2010, Gyeongju, Korea.
• “Saumel Undong training for foreign students in Korea”, 05-06 November, 2010, Saumel Undong Training Center, Youngdong-daero, Gangman-gu, Seoul, Korea.
• Technical lecture "Detection methods of irradiated foods" 10 November, 2010, presented by Prof. Dr. Joong-Ho Kwon (Kyungpook National Univ., Korea) at Nongsim headquaters, Seoul, Korea.
• “International symposium on food irradiation”, 16-19 May, 2011, Korea University, Seoul and Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Jeongeup, Korea.
• Workshop on “ASTM dosimetry tutorial: The key to radiation processing”, 13 June, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
• 2nd Korea-Japan Joint Symposium and Graduate Students Forum, “Convergence technology of bio and nano science”, 6 September, 2011, Wasung Hall, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• International Symposium “Prospect for soybean production and utilization”, 23 September, 2011, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• “Lab safety training”, 07 April, 2012, Advanced Instrument Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
• Writing successful research proposal one day seminar held on 23 August, 2017 at Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
• Awareness seminar on “EU research & innovation programme, Horizon-2020” held on 24 August, 2017 at Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
• One day training workshop on “Food product development-KEYS TO SUCCESS” held on 29 August, 2017 at Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
• One day seminar on “Sensitization session for effective implementation of USI program” held on 11 December, 2017 at Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
• Three day PSM-Health security partners workshop on “AMR challenges and infection control” held on 18-20 December, 2017 organized by Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

• Current Issues in Food Safety-The Way Forward. International Seminar on March, 04, 2018.  Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
• Awareness Seminar on Technology development Fund TDF on 24 October, 2018 at Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SKILLS:

• The major focus of my research in M.Sc. (Hons.) was on the characterization and improvements of locally manufactured ready to drink mango juices.
• My industrial experience, in the leading food enterprises in Pakistan, helped me to develop advanced and practical skills for food safety management, process control and new product development.
• I got a chance of Ph.D. (international scholarship) on a foreign land, South Korea, and successfully faced the challenges of socio-cultural differences. I worked with highly professional team of Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute, while exploring the peaceful use of advance atomic technology in food processing.
• My Ph.D. research supervisor, Dr. Joong-Ho Kwon, remained on NASA panel for the development of highly specialized foods for the astronauts using food irradiation technology. Under his valuable guidance, I explored different aspects of using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in food safety and food product improvement, and also assisted him in his responsibilities as the editor (2011) of Food Science and Biotechnology (SCIE Journal).
•  My key research areas are the applications of radiation technology in food processing, development of analytical techniques for the detection of irradiated foods, irradiation for the food safety and product improvement, microwave-assisted extraction, process optimization using response surface methodology, development of modified functional polysaccharides and their food applications, combined-treatments for fresh food produce, establishment and improvement of food safety and quality assurance systems. 

 

PhD. STUDENTS SUPERVISION:

As Co-Supervisor
1	Tariq Mehmood	Bench Mark Studies on Production of Organic Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus nobilis X Citrus deliciosa) in Pakistan	2017
2	Afshan Shafi	Extraction, characterization and food application of sweet melon (Cucumis melo) seed oil	2018
3	Hafeez-ur-Rehman	Nutritional and therapeutic potential of water melon seed oil	2018
4	Muhammad Asim Ijaz Sidhu	Ultrasound-assisted extraction from bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) seed and pericarp for the application in edible coating	2022
5	Sarfraz Ahmad	Exploring strategies to improve quality and functionality of low fat mozzarella cheese	2023

 

• MSc. (Hons.) / M. PHIL STUDENTS SUPERVISION: