Dr. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar    

Assistant Professor(Ph.D., Post Doc.)
h-Index: 31    Citations: 2886 (Google Scholar)

Ph.D. (CQU, China)

Phone/whatsapp: +92-345-7100555
Email:  mfarrukhnisar@cuvas.edu.pk, farrukh.nisar@hotmail.com

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-8873-1227
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=SorCi4QAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&authuser=3&sortby=pubdate Web of Science ID:  https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/GQQ-8386-2022

Assistant Professor (03.12.2018 – To Date) at the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  1. Post Doctorate [2025], Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330035, Nanchang, China.
  2. Ph.D. [23.12.2016] Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China.
  3. M.Phil. [2008] Cell and Molecular Biology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

AREAS OF INTEREST FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH:

  1. Natural Anti-cancer drugs, small drug molecules, non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs, microRNAs, RNAi, etc.).
  2. Molecular Docking and simulation, Network pharmacology, Computational biochemistry for drug designing, Nanomedicine.
  3. Apoptosis, Autophagy, NETosis, Ferroptosis, Senescence, ER stress in tumor cells, tumor stem cells, etc.
  4. Oncology/Cancer biology of the cell, tumorigenesis, and tissue engineering.
  5. Biochemical Pathways (Cell signaling pathways), Oxidative stress and cellular defense mechanisms through Nrf2/HO-1, cytoprotective & cell death mechanisms.
  6. Free Radicals Biology (ROS/RNS), and physiological role in different diseases.
  7. Photomedicine, Photo- and Chemo-therapies to treat cancer cells, photoaging. 
  8. Biomedical Materials for targeted drug delivery, Phytochemistry & TCM.

EXPERIENCE:

  1. Assistant Professor (03.12.2018 - date) Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  2. Head of Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. (02.01.2023 to 30.04.2024).
  3. Director of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) from 01.01.2022 to 03.01.2023.
  4. Worked as Assistant Professor at interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan. October, 2017 to December, 2018.
  5. Three and Half years of Research and Teaching Assistant experience in Biochemistry lab at College of Bio Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing (400044), China.
  6. One and half year experience of teaching and research, University of Gujrat, Pakistan [16.09.2009 - 28.02.2011] to post graduate classes (M.Sc. & BS Hons).
  7. Worked as research associate in Cell and Molecular Biology Lab in QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan [2006-2008].

DISTINCTIONS:

  1. Successfully completed the ERASMUS+ Teaching Mobility program at University of SIEDLCE, Poland (27.01.2025 – 31.01.2025).
  2. Awarded with 1st Position in the poster competition for presenting a poster entitled, “Natural Small De-Ironization Inducer (DII) Drug Molecules For Medicated Skin Care Products” at 2nd International Conference on Recent Innovations in Plant Sciences and Natural Products, 15 - 16th February, 2024, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan.
  3. Awarded with 1st Position in the poster competition for presenting poster entitled, “The biomedical application of phytochemicals as de-ironization inducers (DII) in medicated skin care products” at First International Conference on General Chemistry 10th-11th February 2022, organized by Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  4. Awarded with 2nd Position in poster competition for presenting poster entitled, “Development of artificial skin for second degree burn wounds using chia seeds gel” in 2nd Two-Day National Training Workshop on “Bioassays for the exploration of Bioactives” during 25-26th October, 2021, conducted by Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  5. Awarded with 1st Position in the poster competition for presenting porter entitled, “Development of novel biomedical material using Chia seed gel combined with plant extracts for antibacterial, wound healing and drug delivery. Presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.  
  6. Awarded with 3rd Position in the poster competition for presenting poster entitled, Ultraviolet radiation A: Modulation of oxidative stress responsive Nrf2/HO1 pathway to combat CoVID-19. Poster presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.
  7. Awarded with Chinese Government Scholarship for the Ph.D. study during 09.2013 to 12.2016, at College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.  Availed an exchange program of University of Bath, UK, with Chongqing University, China.
  8. Silver Medal in M.Sc. university exam [2005], in Islamia University annual examination, 2005. Merit Certificate awarded by IUB at 2nd Convocation in 2009. Certificate No. 1089, issued on 10.03.2006.
  9. Awarded Best Student Certificate in Govt. Sadiq Egerton College at the eve of 125th Anniversary, 2010.
  10. A certificate of performance for securing2nd position in the university exam, and SE College at the eve of 125th Anniversary 2010 of Govt. Sadiq Egerton College, Bahawalpur, 2010.
  11. Participated in 2nd National Youth Convention, held at Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad, 18-19 July 2005, from Bahawalpur district.

  • SKILLS: Techniques being used in Biochemistry (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and biorheology) labs viz.,

  • Western Blotting (Immunoblotting)
  • qRT-PCR
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • semi qRT-PCR
  • cDNA PCR
  • Cell Culture techniques (2-D/3-D)
  • ELISA
  • Flow cytometry (Apoptosis, Cell cycle assay, Autophagy, ROS)
  • Colony Formation assay
  • Zymography (Gelatin and Casein)
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • UVA/UVB/UV/CAP irradiations
  • ROS (Reactive Oxygen species) Detection Assays.
  • Cell Damage Analysis assays (MDA/LDH/SOD)
  • Cell Viability/Cytotoxicity Assays
  • Transfection of target genes and Gene Silencing
  • Molecular Docking and Network Pharmacology
  • Immunofluorescence assay
  • Cell migration assay
  • Preparation of routine lab consumables/reagents/media etc.
  • Xenograft assays in animal models.
  • Treatment/handling of animal model.
  • Preparation of biomedical materials and characterization.
  • Molecular docking and simulation.
  • Network pharmacology tools.
  • Data analytics using R
  • Meta-analysis
  • Drug designing and toxicological evaluations

  • Expert in scientific writings, project designing and management, Proficient in computer and basic applications & different programs being used in biochemical research. Excellent in verbal communication.

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS
Completed: HEC- Start-up research grant program approved on 09.01.2018.
Title: The Protective Effects of Encapsulated Quercetin@ZnO Against UVA-induced Photodamage in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (HEK) by Activation of eIF2α Phosphorylation. Grant approved:  478,098.00 PKR. (Award Letter No. 21-1819/SRGP/R&D/HEC/2018).
STUDENTS SUPERVISED
Co-supervised one MS student under research visitor program of IRCBM, CUI Lahore Campus. The student worked on the preparation and characterization of the basic materials for the anti-aging skin creams; prepared various sized drug loaded ZnO nanoparticles. Further, conducted the cell studies for these drug-loaded ZnO NPs.
25 MS Students has already supervised (2018-2025)

PUBLICATIONS:
Journal Articles (*co-corresponding Authors)

 

  1. Authors: Z Liu, K Kotwica-Mojzych, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*, J Luo
    Title: An Integrative Bioinformatics and Experimental Approach Identifies a Novel Cell Death Index and Prognostic Biomarkers in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
    Journal: Journal of King Saud University - Science
    Volume/Pages: Accepted                Date: 28.12.2025               Impact Factor: 3.6
  2. Authors: C Fu, J Wu, S Hou, M Liu, S Wang, Q Du, H Yu, F Feng, K Xu, C Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*
    Title: Ginkgolide A Suppresses Osteosarcoma Proliferation and Activates the Apoptotic Pathway by Targeting the KAT2A-H3K18la Lactylation Axis
    Journal: Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
    Volume/Pages: Accepted                Date: 24.12.2025               Impact Factor: 3.0
  3. Authors: A Bashir, W Mei, L Zhang, MA khan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*, JL Zhong
    Title: Mechanism of tectorigenin in promoting thermal burn wound healing via the Nrf2-mediated ferroptosis pathway: Integrated pharmacological and experimental study
    Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    Volume/Pages: Published, Online https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.149890

Date: 01.01.2026               Impact Factor: 8.5

  1. Authors: CC Wan, X Hu, P Yang, M Li, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Z Zhou, Y Gan, Y Cai, Z Liu
    Title: Mechanism of theaflavins inhibiting the proliferation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells
    Journal: Food Science & Nutrition
    Volume/Pages: 13(8):e70642. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.70642
    Date: 31.07.2025               Impact Factor: 3.8
  2. Authors: X Deng, T Hou, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, X Zhang, Y Yang, C Chen, J Chen
    Title: Investigating the Antifungal Mechanism of Hinokitiol as a novel antifungal agent: Understanding toxicity towards Geotrichum citri-aurantii and efficacy in controlling citrus sour rot
    Journal: Phytopathology
    Volume/Pages: Online doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0119-R
    Date: 25.06.2025               Impact Factor: 3.1
  3. Authors: Y Cai, W Ma, Y Hou, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Y Long, B Chen, X Zhang, L Huang, G Zheng, TD Yan, CP Wan.
    Title: Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium modulates gut microbiota: Impacts on human health
    Journal: Food Research International
    Volume/Pages: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116745
    Date: 10.06.2025               Impact Factor: 8.5
  4. Authors: Bian C, W Yan, Z Mingwang, G Lan, L Ji; Z Miaojiao, Z Chunling, C Long, L Mingxing, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, C Pourzand, JW Bartsch, JL Zhong, M Wang
    Title: Ultraviolet radiation induces caspase cleavage and nuclear translocation of heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) to activate autophagy in skin keratinocytes
    Journal: The FEBS Journal
    Volume/Pages: Online First: DOI:10.1111/FEBS.70144
    Date: 09.06.2025               Impact Factor: 4.2
  5. Authors: Y Dai, S Wang, J Luo, H Yu, Q Du, S Hou, M Liu, S Jiang, H Xu, S Ye, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*, H Chen, J Wu
    Title: Gastrodin attenuates rheumatoid arthritis by targeting KAT8 to inhibit the lactylation of H3K9
    Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology
    Volume/Pages: 16: 2025. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1559744
    Date: 27.03.2025               Impact Factor: 4.8
  6. Authors: SGG Aziz, S Aghazadeh, A Javed, S Shaheen, L Naseem, Y Sohail, AT Mohammadi, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*
    Title: Application of artificial intelligence in stem cell therapy and gene therapy of gynecological cancers
    Journal: Current Stem Cell Research and Therapy
    Volume/Pages: Online DOI: 10.2174/011574888X374002250707044343
    Date: 15.07.2025               Impact Factor: 2.2
  7. Authors: M Dilawar, X Yu, Y Jin, J Yang, S Lin, J Liao, Q Dai, X Zhang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*, G Chen
    Title: Notch signaling pathway in osteogenesis, bone development, metabolism, and diseases
    Journal: The FASEB Journal
    Volume/Pages: Online DOI: 10.1096/fj.202402545R
    Date: 14.02.2025               Impact Factor: 4.2
  8. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, T Yan, Y Cai, CP Wan
    Title: Immuno-oncological challenges and chemoresistance in veterinary medicine: Probiotics as a new strategic tool
    Journal: Probiotics and Antimicrobial proteins
    Volume/Pages: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-025-10468-8
    Date: 14.02.2025               Impact Factor: 4.4
  9. Authors: B Wang, Y Shu, JJ Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, C Wang, G Wang, K Xu
    Title: Coptis chinensis Franch relies on the anti-inflammatory effect of berberine through the JAK2-STAT3-NF-κB signaling pathway and amino acid metabolism regulation to alleviate stomach heat syndrome
    Journal: Current Pharmaceutical Design (Q2)
    Volume/Pages: Online first DOI: 10.2174/0113816128358507250102111154
    Date: 16.01.2025               Impact Factor: 2.8
  10. Authors: M Li, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Y Gan, CP Wan
    Title: Pharmacological Aspects and Clinical Implications of Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Bioactive Compounds Against Prostate Cancer
    Journal: Curr. Res. Nutrition and Food Science
    Volume/Pages: 2025, 13 https://bit.ly/42cip3p
    Date: 13.01.2025               Impact Factor: 1.1
  11. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan
    Title: Nanotechnology-based Delivery Systems for Enhanced Bioavailability of Antioxidant Compounds in Fruits and Vegetables
    Journal: Curr. Res. Nutrition and Food Science
    Volume/Pages: 2025, 13 https://bit.ly/4ai4sDe
    Date: 13.01.2025               Impact Factor: 1.1
  12. Authors: Q Jian, Y Shu, Z Li, Q Chi, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, C Wang, G Wang, K Xu
    Title: Berberine hydrochloride inhibits the proliferation and tumorigenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells by regulating amino acid metabolism
    Journal: Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
    Volume/Pages: Accepted & Online DOI: 10.2174/0118715206357856241223095321
    Date: 29.12.2024               Impact Factor: 2.6
  13. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Daniela Calina, CP Wan, D Büsselberg, J Sharifi-Rad
    Title: Current mechanistic insights into Withaferin A: a promising potential adjuvant anticancer agent from Withania somnifera
    Journal: Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology
    Volume/Pages: Online DOI:10.1007/s00210-024-03662-y
    Date: 30.11.2024               Impact Factor: 3.1
  14. Authors: Q Ashraf, AI Aqib, H Majeed, SU Haq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Usman, A Muneer, S Batool, FS Ataya
    Title: Effective synergism of Moringa oleifera with antibiotics, body growth, and decoction replacement
    Journal: South African Journal of Botany
    Volume/Pages: 175(2024):628-636 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.10.054
    Date: 09.11.2024               Impact Factor: 2.7
  15. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MX Li, JL Xu, CP Wan
    Title: Anti-diabetic Effects of Marine Natural Products Through Redox Modulation via Nrf2/HO-1 Cytoprotective Pathways
    Journal: Frontiers in Marine Sciences
    Volume/Pages: 11:1438955. DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1438955
    Date: 13.11.2024               Impact Factor: 2.8
  16. Authors: T Yan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, X Hu, J Chang, Y Wang, Y Wu, Z Liu, Y Cai, J Jia, Y Xiao, CP Wan
    Title: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Exploring its Impact on Human Health and Potential Benefits
    Journal: Current Research in Food Science
    Volume/Pages: 9 (2024) 100889 DOI:10.1016/j.crfs.2024.100889
    Date: 22.10.2024               Impact Factor: 6.2
  17. Authors: SS Wang, JJ Han, Z Wang, XQ Liu, CL Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, LH Pan, K. Xu
    Title: Targeted therapy of tumors and cancer stem cells based on oxidant-regulated redox pathway and its mechanism
    Journal: Current Computer Aided Drug Design
    Volume/Pages: http://doi:10.2174/0115734099299174240522115944
    Date: 30.05.2024               Impact Factor: 1.5
  18. Authors: Y Liangliang, A. Javed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan
    Title: Role of phytochemicals isolated from Cirsium japonicum in neurological disorders
    Journal: PHYTON Nutrients
    Volume/Pages: DOI:10.62368/pn.v1i01.16
    Date: 15.05.2024               Impact Factor: -
  19. Authors: Xiaomeng Hu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Chunpeng (Craig) Wan, Tingdong Yan.
    Title: Marine Macrolides: An Indepth Survey of Potential Therapeutic Activities
    Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Research.
    Volume/Pages: [http://DOI: 10.58489/2836-5933/009]: 3(1)
    Date: 13.04.2024               Impact Factor: -
  20. Authors: LQ Li, HY Xu, LH Qu, M Nisar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, XQ Liu, K Xu
    Title: Water extracts of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and its active component emodin relieves osteoarthritis by regulating cholesterol metabolism and suppressing chondrocyte inflammation
    Journal: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HM9.0000000000000061
    Volume/Pages: 3(2), 2023              Date: June, 2023                Impact Factor: -
  21. Authors: LL Yao, W Liu, M Bashir, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP (Craig) Wan
    Title: # Eriocitrin: A review of pharmacological effects
    Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
    Volume/Pages: 154 (2022)
    Date: 18.08.2022               Impact Factor: 7.419
  22. Authors: CP (Craig) Wan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Hua Wu
    Title: Pharmacological Activities of Natural Products through the TGF-β Signalling Pathway
    Journal: Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    Volume/Pages: Volume 2022, Article ID 9823258, 2 pages
    Date: 11.04.2022               Impact Factor: 2.629
  23. Authors: Waqas MY, Javid MA, Nazir MM, Niaz N, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Manzoor Z, Bhatti SA, Hameed S, Khaliq MH
    Title: Extracellular vesicles and exosomes: An Insight from physiological regulatory perspectives
    Journal: J. of Physiology & Biochem.
    Volume/Pages: Published doi: 10.1007/s13105-022-00877-6.
    Date: 01.02.2022               Impact Factor: 5.08
  24. Authors: Waqas MY, MA Javid, MM Nazir, A Aslam, SA Bhatti, A Faraz, Q Akram, N Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, T Ahmed, M Asif, MH Khaliq, SH Munawar, Z Manzoor, Q Ali
    Title: A Review on Emerging Therapeutic Interventions for Corona Virus
    Journal: J. Pharma. Res. International
    Volume/Pages: 33(60B): 2393-2402
    Date: 26.12. 2021              Impact Factor: 0.67
  25. Authors: S Ahmed, M Ibrahim, MZ Ahmed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, R Waheed, M Alam
    Title: Pragmatic Applications and Universality of DNA Barcoding for Substantial Organisms at Species Level: A Review to Explore a way Forward
    Journal: BioMed Research International
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2022, Article ID 1846485, 19 pp.
    Date: 11.01.2022               Impact Factor: 3.411
  26. Authors: ZG Shan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MX Li, CH Zhang, CP Wan
    Title: Theaflavins chemistry and its health benefits
    Journal: Oxidative Medicine and cellular longevity
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2021, Article ID 6256618, 16 pp.
    Date: 18.11.2021               Impact Factor: 7.31
  27. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, TT Liu, M Wang, SD Chen, L Chang, VW Karisma, W Xu, QC Diao, M Xue, XY Tang, C Pourzand, J Yang, JL Zhong
    Title: Eriodictyol protects skin cells from UVA irradiation-induced photodamage by inhibition of the MAPK signaling pathway
    Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology
    Volume/Pages: 226 (2022) 112350 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112350
    Date: 30.10.2021               Impact Factor: 6.814
  28. Authors: M Saleem, N Shazmeen, M Nazir, N Riaz, G Zengin, HM Ataullah, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Mukhtar, MI Tousif
    Title: Investigation on the Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Potential of Polygonum Plebeium R.Br: A Comprehensive Approach to Disclose New Nutraceutical and Functional Food Ingredients
    Journal: Chemistry and Biodiversity
    Volume/Pages: https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202100706   Date: 11.10.2021    Impact Factor: 2.745
  29. Authors: LL Yao, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, TD Yan, CP Wan
    Title: Potential effects of Dietary Isoflavones to Drug-Induced Liver Injury
    Journal: Journal Of Food Quality
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2021, ID 2870969, pp 10            Date: 20.08.2021               Impact Factor: 3.2
  30. Authors: Y Rasmi, G Babaei, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, H Noreen, SGG Aziz
    Title: Revealed pathophysiological mechanisms of crosslinking interaction of affected vital organs in COVID- 19
    Journal: Comparative Clinical Pathology (Springer)
    Volume/Pages: 30: 1005-1021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-021-03269-2
    Date: 10.09.2021               Impact Factor: 0.96
  31. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Khadim, JY Chen, M. Rafiq, YL Yang, CP Wan
    Title: Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits of Eugenol: A Comprehensive Review
    Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2021, Article ID 2497354, pp 14.    Date: 17.07.2021    Impact Factor: 7.31
  32. Authors: GZ Wang, JL Wang, W Liu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MA El-Esawi, CP Wan
    Title: Biological activities and chemistry of Triterpene Saponins from Medicago species: An update review
    Journal: Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    Volume/Pages: ID: 6617916, pp. 11, Vol. 2021         Date: 26.05.2021               Impact Factor: 2.629
  33. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar Maryam Yousaf, M Saleem, H Khalid, K Niaz, M Yaqub, MY Waqas, A Ahmed, M Abaid-Ullah, JY Chen, CY Chen, KRR Rengasamy, CP (Craig) Wan
    Title: Development of Iron Sequester Antioxidant Quercetin@ZnO Nanoparticles with Photoprotective Effects on UVA-Irradiated HaCaT Cells
    Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
    Volume/Pages: Volume 2021, Article ID 6072631, pp. 11.  Date: 26.08, 2021   Impact Factor: 7.31
  34. Authors: Wang M., MX Lei, L Chang, Y Xing, YY Guo, C Pourzand, Jörg W. Bartsch, JY Chen, JF Luo, VW Karisma, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, X Lei, JL Zhong
    Title: Bach2 regulates autophagy to modulate UVA-induced photoaging in skin fibroblasts
    Journal: Free Radical Biology and Medicine
    Volume/Pages: 169: 304-316         Date: 18.04.2021               Impact Factor: 8.101
  35. Authors: Vega WK, JL Zhong, W Wu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MD Lloyd, C Pourzand, HW Liu
    Title: UVA-Triggered Drug Release and Photo-Protection of Skin
    Journal: Frontiers Cell and Developmental Biology
    Volume/Pages: 2021, 9: Article 598717       Date: 13.01.2021               Impact Factor: 6.684
  36. Authors: Zhong MJ, YY Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, J Gao, CX Bian
    Title: p75NTR and its carboxyl-terminal fragment perform contradictory roles in melanoma cell proliferation and apoptosis via modulation of NF-κB pathway
    Journal: FEBS Open Bio
    Volume/Pages: 11(1): 226-236       Date: 26.11.2020               Impact Factor: 2.693
  37. Authors: Ahmad Ud Din, M. Mazhar, M. Wasim, W. Ahmad, A. Bibi, A. Hassan, N. Ali, W. Gang, G. Qian, R. Ullah, T. Shah, M. Ullah, I. Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, J.B. Wu
    Title: SARS-CoV-2 Microbiome Dysbiosis Linked Disorders and Possible Probiotics Role
    Journal: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
    Volume/Pages: 133 (2021): 110947.             Date: 11.11.2020               Impact Factor: 6.529
  38. Authors: CY Chen, JP Huang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, WW Qi, JY Chen, CP Wan
    Title: Synthesis and antifungal activities of cinnamaldehyde derivatives against Penicillium digitatum causing citrus green mold
    Journal: Journal of Food Quality
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2020, Article ID 8898692, pp. 7.    Date: 15.10.2020    Impact Factor: 2.450
  39. Authors: Ahmed A, S Sarwar, Y Hu, MU Munir, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F Ikram, A Asif, SU Rahman, AA Chaudhry, and Ihtasham Ur Rehman
    Title: Surface-modified polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery to cancer cells
    Journal: Expert Opinion on Drug delivery
    Volume: doi.org/10.1080/17425247.2020.1822321    Date: 09.09.2020   Impact Factor: 6.648
  40. Authors: S Usanmaz, CP Wan, I Kahramanoglu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CY Chen, JY Chen
    Title: Light: An alternative method for physical control of postharvest rotting caused by fungi of citrus fruit
    Journal: Journal of Food Quality
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2020 Article ID: 8821346 PP: 20.  Date: 02.08.2020   Impact Factor: 2.450
  41. Authors: W Liu, GM Nan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan
    Title: Chemical Constituents and Health Benefits of Four Chinese Plum Species
    Journal: Journal of Food Quality
    Volume/Pages: Article ID: 8842506, PP: 17               Date: 22.07.2020               Impact Factor: 2.450
  42. Authors: Yao LL, SY Zhu, ZY Hu, L Chen, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan
    Title: Anti-inflammatory Constituents from Chaenomeles speciosa
    Journal: Natural Products Commun.
    Volume/Pages: 15(3): 1-5.              Date: 03.2020     Impact Factor: 0.986
  43. Authors: Wei L, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan
    Title: Characterization of phenolic constituents from Prunus cerasifera Ldb Leaves
    Journal: Journal of Chemistry
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2020, Article ID 5976090, PP: 5,              Date: 01.2020     Impact Factor: 2.506
  44. Authors: Chen SD, XY Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Mao Lin, Julia Li Zhong.
    Title: Heme Oxygenases: Cellular Multifunctional and Protective Molecule Against UV-induced Oxidative Stress
    Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
    Volume/Pages: 2019, ID 5416728, pp 17     Date: 11.2019     Impact Factor: 5.076
  45. Authors: Xiao H*, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*, M Wang, WH Wang, L Chen, M Lin, W Xu, QC Diao, JL Zhong
    Title: UVA-responsive ZnO@AKBA nano-particles provide a great potential for photoprotection
    Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C
    Volume/Pages: 107(2020): 110254               Date: 10.2019     Impact Factor: 5.88
  46. Authors: CP Wan, YT Shen, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, WW Qi, CY Chen, JY Chen
    Title: The Antifungal Potential of carvacrol against Penicillium digitatum through ^1^H-NMR Based Metabolomics approach
    Journal: MDPI Applied Sciences
    Volume/Pages: 9(11), 2240.           Date: 30.05, 2019              Impact Factor: 2.474
  47. Authors: TD Yan, JL Huang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan, WF Huang
    Title: The Beneficial Roles of SIRT1 in Drug-Induced Liver Injury
    Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
    Volume/Pages: 2019, pp14, ID 8506195      Date: 24.04, 2019              Impact Factor: 4.936
  48. Authors: Liu L, Y Wu, CX Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Wang, XY Hu, QC Diao, WQ Nian , EW Wang, W Xu, JL Zhong
    Title: Heme oxygenase 1 facilitates cell proliferation via the B-Raf-ERK signaling pathway in melanoma
    Journal: Cell Communication and Signaling
    Volume/Pages: 17(3)        Date: 12. 01. 2019             Impact Factor: 5.324
  49. Authors: WF Huang, JW He, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, HS Li, CP Wan
    Title: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Chaenomeles Speciosa: an edible Medicinal Chinese Mugua
    Journal: Evid. Based Complim. & Alternat. Med.
    Volume/Pages: Volume 2018, Article ID 9591845, 10 pp.       Date: 11. 2018      Impact Factor: 2.064
  50. Authors: Xue, F.F., S.D. Chen, Y. Liu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, C.X. Bian, L.Whittle, Q.C. Diao, L.J. YAN, M. Lin, J.L. Zhong
    Title: Phosphorylation of eIF2alpha alleviate UVA-induced cell damage via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling in skin epidermal cells
    Journal: Free Radical Research
    Volume/Pages: 53(11-12): 1359-1370          Date: 29.01. 2019              Impact Factor: 3.038
  51. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Junwei He, Arsalan Ahmed, Youxin Yang, Mingxi Liand Chunpeng Wan
    Title: Chemical Components and Biological Activities of Genus Phyllanthus: A Recent Review
    Journal: Molecules
    Volume/Pages: 25: 2567 10.3390/molecules23102567              Date: 10.2018     Impact Factor: 3.098
  52. Authors: WuY, L Liu, CX Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, XY Hu, XM Jiang, Jörg W. Bartsch, MJ Zhong, QC Diao, JL Zhong.
    Title: MicroRNA Let-7b inhibits keratinocytes differentiation by targeting IL-6 in psoriasis.
    Journal: Cell Communication and Signaling
    Volume/Pages: 16(0): 58.               Date: 09.2018     Impact Factor: 5.325
  53. Authors: LiXia Gao, Wu Yan, Chunxiang Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, ShiDa Chen, ChangMing Li, Ling Yu, Pin Ji, and Julia Li Zhong
    Title: Label-free Electrochemical Sensor to Investigate the Effect of Tocopherol on Generation of Superoxide Following UV Irradiation
    Journal: Journal of Biological Engineering
    Volume/Pages: 12(1): 17                Date: 09.2018     Impact Factor: 5.256
  54. Authors: Bian CX, MJ Zhong, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Y Wu, MingyueOuyang, Jeorg W. Bartsch, Julia Li Zhong.
    Title: A novel heme oxygenase-1 splice variant, 14kDa HO-1, promotes cell proliferation and increases relative telomere length.
    Journal: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm.
    Volume/Pages: 500: 429-434.        Date: 04.2018     Impact Factor: 2.705
  55. Authors: Parveen S., N. Riaz, M. Saleem, M. Ashraf, T. Khatoon, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, and A. Jabbar
    Title: Noropacursane: A New Nortriterpenoid from the Methanolic Extract of Carissa opaca
    Journal: Records of Natural Products
    Volume/Pages: 12 (5): 512-517      Date: 09.05.2018               Impact Factor: 1.311
  56. Authors: Javed H., S. Tabassum, S. Erum, I. Murtaza, A. Muhammad, F. Amin and Muhammad Farrukh Nisar.
    Title: Screening and characterization of selected drugs having antibacterial potential
    Journal: Pakistan J. Pharmc. Sci.,
    Volume/Pages: 31 (3) pp, 933-939               Date: 05.2018     Impact Factor: 0.805
  57. Authors: Wang M, GW Shi, CX Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, YY Guo, W Li, X Huang, W Xu, QC Diao, JW Bartsch, P Ji, JL Zhong
    Title: UVA irradiation enhances brusatol mediated inhibition of melanoma growth by downregulation of Nrf2-mediated antioxidant response
    Journal: Oxidative Medicine And Cellular Longevity
    Volume/Pages: Vol. 2018, Article ID 9742154, 15 pages              Date: 02.2018     Impact Factor: 4.936
  58. Authors: Y. Wu, C.X. Bian, C.L. Zhen, L. Liu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, J. W. Bartsch, J. L. Zhong, P. Ji.
    Title: hTERT mediates inhibition of epithelial-mesenchymal transition by disrupting NF-κB signaling in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
    Journal: OncoTarget
    Volume/Pages: 8(49): 85492-85503             Date: 10.2017     Impact Factor: 5.168
  59. Authors: Parveen, S., S. Parveen, N. Riaz, M. Saleem, M. Ashraf, Qurat-ul- Ain, T. Khatoon, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Jabbar.
    Title: A New Cyclic Terephthalate from the Methanolic Extract of Carissa opaca.
    Journal: Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan
    Volume/Pages: 39(04): 610-613     Date: 10.2017     Impact Factor: 0.327
  60. Authors: Wu Y., J.L. Zhong, N. Hou, YL Sun, BT Ma, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Y. Teng, ZL Tan, KP Chen, YL Wang, X. Yang
    Title: MicroRNA Let-7b inhibits keratinocyte migration in cutaneous wound healing by targeting IGF2BP2
    Journal: Experimental Dermatology
    Volume/Pages: 26(2): 116-123       Date: 02.2017     Impact Factor: 2.675
  61. Authors: Shiying Yang, Bin Zhou, Wei Xu, Fangfang Xue, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Chunxiang Bian, Xiao Huang, Li Yang, Yiguo Zhang, Jörg W. Bartsch, Julia Li Zhong
    Title: Nrf2- and Bach1 may play a role in the modulation of UVA-induced oxidative stress by acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) in skin keratinocytes
    Journal: Skin Pharmacology and Physiology
    Volume/Pages: 30 (1): 13-23          Date: 02.2017     Impact Factor: 2.488
  62. Authors: Shehla Parveen, Muhammad Saleem, Naheed Riaz, Muhammad Ashraf, Qurat-ul-Ain, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar and Abdul Jabbar
    Title: New Norterpenoids and a sphingolipid from Carissa opaca
    Journal: Journal of Asian Natural Products Research
    Volume/Pages: 18(3): 222-231       Date: 2016          Impact Factor: 1.017
  63. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, KSG Parsons, CX Bian and JL Zhong
    Title: UVA irradiation induced Heme Oxygenase-1: A novel phototherapy for Morphea
    Journal: Photochem. And Photobiol.
    Volume/Pages: 91: 210-220.          Date: 2015          Impact Factor: 2.68
  64. Authors: Zhong, JL, CM Raval, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CX Bian, Jin Zhang, Li Yang and R.M. Tyrrell
    Title: Development of refractoriness of HO-1 induction to a second treatment to UVA radiation and the involvement of Nrf2 in human skin fibroblasts
    Journal: Photochem. And Photobiol.
    Volume/Pages: 90: 1340-1348       Date: 2014          Impact Factor: 2.68
  65. Authors: IrfanUllah, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Ammad Ali Khan Jadoon and Sobia Tabassum
    Title: Prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in Domesticated Cattle of District Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
    Journal: Asian Journal of Animal Sciences
    Volume/Pages: 10 (1): 85-91          Date: 2016          Impact Factor: ISI
  66. Authors: Tabassum, S., F. Amin, S. Erum, H. Javed, F. Kazmi, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, I. Ullah, I. Murtaza and M. Ashraf
    Title: Effect of hexane and ethanol extracts of ten basil genotypes on the growth of selected bacterial strains
    Journal: International Journal of Agriculture and Biology
    Volume/Pages: 18(4): 735-740       Date: 2016          Impact Factor: 0.758
  67. Authors: Ahmed S., S. Ahmed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Hussain, A. Majeed, P.B. Ghumroo, S. Afghan, A. Shahzad, K. Nawaz and K. Ali
    Title: Isolation and characterization of a bacterial strain for aniline degradation
    Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology
    Volume/Pages: 9(8): 1173-1179     Date: 2010          Impact Factor: 0.565.
  68. Authors: Saleem M., M.I. Touseef, N. Riaz, A. Jabbar, M. Hafeez, S. Ahmed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Ahmad, I. Ahmad
    Title: Phytochemicals from Ipomoea carnea collected from Murree hills.
    Journal: J. Chemical Society of Pakistan
    Volume/Pages: 33(5): 747-750       Date: 2011          Impact Factor: 1.377
  69. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Hussain, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz
    Title: Analysis of Endosperm proteins and genetic diversity in Pakistani wheat varieties
    Journal: Int. J. Agricul. Biol.
    Volume/Pages: 12(2): 261-265       Date: 2010          Impact Factor: 0.94
  70. Authors: Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A.S. Mumtaz, M. Ashraf, A. Majeed, k. Hussain, K. Nawaz
    Title: Evaluating the agro-morphological variations in Panicum antidotale in Cholista desert, Pakistan
    Journal: Int. J. Agricul. Biol.
    Volume/Pages: 12(3): 416-420       Date: 2010          Impact Factor: 0.94
  71. Authors: Khalid Hussain, Abdul Majeed, Khalid Nawaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Farah Khan, Shahid Afghan, Kazim Ali
    Title: Comparative study for salt stress among seed, root stock and direct regenerated violet (Viola odorata L.) seedlings in relation to growth, ion contents and enzyme activities
    Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology
    Volume/Pages: 9(14): 2108-2117                 Date: 2010          Impact Factor: 0.565.
  72. Authors: K. Hussain, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, K.H. Bhatti, S. Afghan, A. Shahazad, S.Z. Hussnian
    Title: What molecular mechanism is adapted by plants during salt stress tolerance?
    Journal: African Journal of Biotechnology
    Volume/Pages: 9(4): 416-422         Date: 2010          Impact Factor: 0.565.
  73. Authors: X Hu; S Zhao; Y Wu; Y Cai; Muhammad Farrukh Nisar; H Khan; CP Wan; TD Yan; W Liu
    Title: Okanin Alleviates APAP-Induced Cell Death in HepG2 Cells and Activates the Nrf2 Pathway
    Journal: Biochemical Pharmacology
    Volume/Pages: Under Review 12.2025                       Impact Factor: 5.3
  74. Authors: S Wenjun, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M. A. Al-Garadi
    Title: Meta-analysis of the Potential Effects of Extracellular Vesicles for Stroke
    Journal: PeerJ
    Volume/Pages: Under Minor Revision         Date: 08.01.2026               Impact Factor: 2.4

CONFERENCES/SHORT COURSES:


Many national and international conferences of Biochemistry and molecular biology society of Pakistan, PAJBOT Society, many short professional courses relevant to biological research and use of advanced techniques, Biochemistry and bioanalytical laboratory management.
Following is a list of courses/workshops etc.

  1. Guest Speaker: 2nd International Conference on Recent Innovations in Plant Sciences and Natural Products, 15-16th February, 2024, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan.
  1. Guest Speaker: 3rd International Conference on Dermal Sciences 2023, Organized by Department of Dermatology, The University of Faisalabad, October, 13-14, 2023. Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  2. Attended a One Week Training Workshop on “Data Analysis with R”, conducted by ORIC Office, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan, from 17-07-2023 to 21-07-2023.
  3. Keynote Speaker: 1st International Conference on Recent Innovations in Plant Sciences and Natural Products & 3rd Natural Products Exhibition. Held on 16th – 17th February, 2023, organized by Department of Botany, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 
  4. Invited Speaker: 2 days Global Conference on Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SDAABB, 2022), 15-16 February, 2023, Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Women University, Multan, Pakistan.
  5. Chief Organizer: An International Multidisciplinary Conference on Innovations in Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacology”. Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan, from 06-02-2023 to 07-02-2023.
  6. Participated to present an Oral Presentation in 1st International Conference (Online) on Recent Approaches in Plant Sciences (RAPS-2022) on 30-31st March, 2022. This conference was organized by the Department of Botany University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan. Title of the oral presentation: Phytochemicals as pharmacological regulators of transcription factor Nrf2 and its downstream pathways to provide protection in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
  7. Organizer and Participant: One Day Training on "Key Performance Indicators and HEC Policy on ORIC-2021, on 08.02.2022, as Director ORIC, CUVAS, Bahawalpur.
  8. Guest Participant in a One Day Workshop on Hands-on Training Workshop in Clinical Electrocardiography (TWCE 2022), on January 1st, 2022. Organized by, The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (www.iub.edu.pk), Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
  9. Attended as Invited Speaker at International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN) organized by Women University Multan, Multan, Pakistan, during 24-26th November, 2021.
  10. Attended 2nd Two-Day National Workshop on “Bioassays for Exploration of Bioactives”, conducted on 25-26th October, 2021, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. (www.uaf.edu.pk)
  11. Participated in a “2 Days Workshop on Conducting Clinical Trials in Pakistan Challenges and Opportunities”, conducted by Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan. September 27-28th, 2021, Lahore, Pakistan.
  12. Successfully passed five days training workshop on The BioRisk Management (BRM) Basic Training Course organized by the Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 22-26 June, 2021.
  13. Given an Oral Presentation in Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), on 15th June, 2021, organized by the Biological Society of Pakistan in collaboration with the Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
  14. Attended a three days international workshop on "Nano-medicine Development and Challenges” at COMSTECH, Islamabad during March 15-17, 2021.
  15. Attended and successfully completed “Faculty orientation training program”, organized by Punjab Higher Education (PHEC) department, held during November 2-6, 2020.
  16. Participated and presented a poster at, 2nd International Pharmacy Conference & Exhibition (IPCE 2020 - IUB). New Paradigms of Pharmacy Education & Practice in Pakistan, February 20-21, 2020. PP. 120-121.
  17. Participated to successful completion of a “One day Hands on Training workshop Biorisk Management in Biological Labs”, organized by Department of Microbiology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, in collaboration with Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), Punjab, Pakistan. December, 20th, 2019.
  18. Participated and presented an oral talk (Photomedicine: Ultraviolet radiation A and Heme Oxygenase (HO) system) during 1st International Conference on Recent Updates in Biotechnology 2019 (ICRUB-2019) organized by Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan. October, 16-18th, 2019.
  19. Participated in a One Day Symposium on Nanomedicine: Current Scenario & Future Perspectives, held on 06.08.2019 in Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
  20. Participated in 1st International Workshop on Biodiversity: Techniques and Tools, April 04-05, 2019, organized by Department of Zoology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  21. Invited Speaker at 1st Annual Conference December 12-13, 2018, “The Current Usage of Nanotherapeutics & Biodrugs….. Emerging Therapy for Tomorrow”, at Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. Given a Talk: Heme Oxygenase (HO): An Essential Cellular Protection Mechanism Against Ultraviolet Radiation A.
  22. Participated as organizer in 1st International Symposium on Tissue Engineering: Building Linkages (Clinicians, Industry and Researchers) on 25th September, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan.
  23. Participated as organizer in 1st International Symposium on Advanced Energy Materials: Production to Storage (ISAEM, 2018) on 25th June, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), SOMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan.
  24. Participated as organizer in 6th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials 14-16 December, 2017, Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CIIT, Lahore, Pakistan.
  25. Participated as Invited Speaker in 1st National Conference, “Sciences for the betterment of Humanity”, 04-06 May, 2017. Title: The Oxidative Medicine: Light (UVA/Plasma) and Cell Signaling.
  26. Participated in a Socioeconomic and plant population survey conducted by WWF-Pakistan, entitled as "Baseline survey of the natural resources of Taunsa Wild Life Sanctuary, Taunsa, Kot Addu, Punjab, Pakistan, October, 2005, December 2005/January, 2006, April 2006. The pilot project was Indus for All Program.
  27. Participated and presented 2 poster papers in International Conference of Plant Scientists [10th National Meeting of Plant Scientists] held at department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Pakistan, from April 21 - 24, 2008.
  28. Got a certificate of participation in National Training Workshop/seminar on Analytical Laboratory Management from June 23 - 25, 2010. Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B&MB), Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan.
  29. Participated in an International Conference on Biological Resources of Pakistan: problems, success, and future perspectives, 25-27 April, 2007 at Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
  30. Have been awarded a certificate of Participation in 2-days short course on "Environmental Issues and Pollution Control (EEC-1)", held on 26-27 March, 2007 at Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in collaboration with IESE (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
  31. Qualified a 15 days 35th Postgraduate Training Course on Nuclear and Other Advanced Techniques in Agricultural and Biological Research, held at Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Pakistan. December 04-15, 2007.
  32. Successfully passed a 6-month Computer Certificate for learning basic and advanced applications at Bahawalpur Computer and Typing Institute, 05-01-2006 to 25.07.2006.
  33. Awarded a certificate of active participation in 2nd Science Exhibition conducted by Jabir Bin Hayyan Chemical Society of Govt. Sadiq Egerton College, Bahawalpur during January 17-18, 2002.
  34. A 1-month course on Bio Security/Food safety enhancement program, February/March 2008. Conducted at Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  35. A 1-month course on Bio Security/Food safety enhancement program, February/March 2008. Conducted at Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

POSTERS/CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  1. Riaz, N., I. Touseef, M. Hafeez, A. Jabbar, S. Ahmad, M. Saleem and Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Phytochemicals From Ipomoea carnea Collected From Murree Hills. Poster presented at 12th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry. 22-25 Nov., 2010.
  2. Zhong, MJ, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, SD Chen, RM Tyrrell, JL Zhong, 2017. UVA irradiation releases antioxidants for photoprotection. In 17th Congress of the European Society for Photobiology to be Held on September 04-08, 2017, Abstract No. 1175. Pisa, Italy.
  3. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, The Oxidative Medicine: Light (UVA/Plasma) and Cell Signaling. In 1st National Conference, “Sciences for the betterment of Humanity”, 04-06 May, 2017, Government Sadiq Woman College University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  4. Amina Rauf, Arsalan Ahmed, Naima Amin, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Anila Asif. Making Photothermal Gold Nanoparticles Biocompatible and Stimuli Responsive by Encapsulation in Chitosan/Poly Acrylic Acid Nanocarrier. Presented at 1st International Symposium on Tissue Engineering: Building Linkages (Clinicians, Industry and Researchers) on 25th September, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan.
  5. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Haseeb Khaliq, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Zahid Manzoor, Nasir Niaz, and Muhammad Rafiq. Photomedicine: Ultraviolet radiation A and Heme Oxygenase (HO) system. 1st International Conference on Recent Updates in Biotechnology, 16-18 October, 2019 (ICRUB-2019). Abstract No. ICRUB-00205. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.
  6. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Zahid Manzoor, Haseeb Khaliq, Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, and Kamal Niaz. Development of novel biomaterial using Chia seed gel with plant extracts for wound healing therapy and drug delivery. A poster at, 2nd International Pharmacy Conference & Exhibition (IPCE 2020 - IUB). New Paradigms of Pharmacy Education & Practice in Pakistan, February 20-21, 2020. PP. 120-121.
  7. H. Noreen, M. Aslam, S. Hassan, M. Bashir, N. Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Development of novel biomedical material using Chia seed gel combined with plant extracts for antibacterial, wound healing and drug delivery. Poster presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.  
  8. Mariam Bashir, Saba Hassan, Hina Noreen, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Ultraviolet radiation A: Modulation of oxidative stress responsive Nrf2/HO1 pathway to combat CoVID-19. Poster presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.
  9. Mariam Bashir, Misbah Aslam, Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Development of artificial skin for second degree burn wounds using chia seeds gel. A poster presented at the 2nd Two-Day National Training Workshop on “Bioassays for the exploration of Bioactives” during 25-26th October, 2021, conducted by Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  10. Sabba Hassan, H Noreen, AI Aqib, MY Waqas, Qurat ul Ain, M Bashir, MA Qureshi, M Jan, M Rafiq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Study of the Antioxidants, antimicrobial, and cytotoxicity potential of Vernonia cinerascens. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-36, pp 78.
  11. MA Qureshi, AI Aqib, Qurat ul Ain, M Bashir, H Noreen, S Hassan, M Rafiq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Antimicrobial potential of Leptadenia pyrotechnica against various pathogenic bacterial and fungal strains. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-22, pp 64.
  12. Mariam Nisar, F Mazhar, A Javed, M Rizwan, H Khaliq, M Sajid, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. The introduction of natural de-ironization inducers (DII) technology in the medicated skin care products. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-32, pp 74.
  13. Qurat ul Ain, H Noreen, M Nisar, S Hassan, M Bashir, MY Waqas, M Rafiq, M Sajid, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Ultraviolet Radiations A (UVA) mediated oxidative stress modulates microRNAs expression and involvement of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in increasing telomere length. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-34, pp 76.
  14. Q Babar, H Noreen, M Nisar, A Javed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Nano-encapsulation of Phenolic Compounds Coupled with UVA Light Exposure May Induce the Activation of Nrf2 Antioxidant Pathway in Melanoma. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-33, pp 75.
  15. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Photo-medicine: UVA, Cell signalling and therapeutics. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# O-IIBN-26, pp 34.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Chunpeng Wan, Zahid Manzoor, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Kamal Niaz, Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz. Glycosidic derivatives of flavonoids. Elsevier Book Series (Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis). Chapter 3.2, Pp. 57-76. Publishing Date: 01.09.2019. eBook ISBN: 9780128175194. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2018-0-00121-8.
  2. Mohammed Bule, Fazlullah Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Kamal Niaz. Tannins (Hydrolysable Tannins, Condensed Tannins, Phlorotannins, Flavono-Ellagitannins). Elsevier Book Series (Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis). Chapter 3.6, Pp. 132-144. Publishing Date: 01.09.2019. eBook ISBN: 9780128175194. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2018-0-00121-8.
  3. Siddique F., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M. Manzoor, F. Hussain, M. Saeed, K. Rahim, A. Javaid. Chapter Name: Genomic Organization of SARS-CoV-2: Book series title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. 98-132 (35), DOI: 10.2174/9789814998932121010007.
  4. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Ahmad Uddin, Kamal Niaz, F. Siddiq, Chunpeng Wan, Julia Li Zhong. Chapter Name: Photomedicine (Ultraviolet radiations A): Modulation of Nitric Oxide (NO) production to combat CoVID-19: Book series title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. Pp: 192-218 (27). DOI: 10.2174/9781681089072121020011.
  5. Zahid Manzoor, Shaukat Hussain Munawar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Mazhar Munir. Computational Methods for COVID-19 Treatment: Book series title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. Pp: 288-313 (26). DOI: 10.2174/9781681089072121020015.
  6. Shaukat Hussain Munawar, Zahid Manzoor, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Imran Ahmad Khan. Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies in Sera Using Live Virus Microneutralization Assay. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. Pp: 301-314 (14). DOI: 10.2174/9789814998932121010014 
  7. Muhammad Farrukh NISAR, Kang XU, Amir JAVED, Asif ALI, Sania SHAHEEN, Muhammad RAFIQ, Muhammad Yasir WAQAS, Zahid MANZOOR, Shaukat Hussain MUNAWAR. non-coding RNAs: recent advancements in the development and biochemistry as novel anti-tumor drug molecules. Current Studies in Health and Life Sciences 2023. ISRES Publications. Section II: Life Sciences. Pp. 240-282. ISBN 978-625-6959-18-7. Web link: https://www.isres.org/books/978-625-6959-18-7_31-12-2023.pdf
  8. M Nisar, M Dilawar, A Javed, M Rafiq, M Arfan, S ur Rahman, K Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Chapter Title: Current trends in the development and biochemistry of drugs. Book Title: Recent Advances in Industrial Biochemistry, Springer Publishers, Holland, Editors: MZ Hashmi, A Saeed, SG Musharraf, W Shuhong. ISBN: 978-3-031-50988-9.  May 09, 2024. Pp. 347-370. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50989-6_13.  
  9. Malik A, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Dilawar, H Fatima, F Siddique, M Sajid. 2024. Phytochemicals activating non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) to modulate ferroptosis in human cancers and aging. VETERINARY MEDICINE ENHANCING ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING. Edited by Asif Raza, M. Watanabe, S Sugiharto. PP:415-474. ISBN: (e)Book: 978-627-94503-6-4. http://doi:10.5281/zenodo.13739806   
  10. Javed A, S Shaheen, MM Ayaz, H Fatima, M Rafiq, MY Waqas, AI Aqib, SH Munawar, Z Manzoor, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. 2024. Pharmacokinetics sand Pharmacodynamics in nanoparticle drug delivery in animals. VETERINARY MEDICINE ENHANCING ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING. Edited by Asif Raza, M. Watanabe, S Sugiharto. PP: 475-508. ISBN: (e)Book: 978-627-94503-6-4. http://doi:10.5281/zenodo.13739806
  11. Shaheen S, A Javed, MY Waqas, MM Ayaz, H Fatima, SH Munawar, AI Aqib, Z Manzoor, M Arfan, M Rafiq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. 2024. Safety and Toxicological Considerations of Nanoparticles in Veterinary Practice. VETERINARY MEDICINE ENHANCING ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING. Edited by Asif Raza, M. Watanabe, S Sugiharto. PP: 509-539. ISBN: (e)Book: 978-627-94503-6-4. http://doi:10.5281/zenodo.13739806.
  12. Qurat-ul-Ain Babar, Ayesha Saeed, Mariam Bashir, Kamal Niaz, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Farrukh Tahir, Amjad Islam Aqib, Muhammad Dilawar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*. Book Chapter “History of SARS-CoV-2”.  “Genetic Diversity of Coronoviruses: From SARS-CoV to SARS-CoV-2 (Volume-II)”. Bentham Science Publishers, Bentham Books ISBN: 978-981-5322-19-4.  September 30, 2025.https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Zf3Ry7sUsJ7UPEuf4tYcSCoi04AjgToP&usp=drive_fs  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zf3Ry7sUsJ7UPEuf4tYcSCoi04AjgToP/view. 2025, pp 58-76. DOI:

 

EDITORSHIP (Books/Journals)

  1. Edited a Book, “Genetic Diversity of Coronoviruses: From SARS-CoV to SARS-CoV-2 (Volume-II)”. Volume II: Published. Editors: Kamal Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar and Muhammad Sajjad Khan. ISBN: 978-981-5322-19-4.  September 30, 2025. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Zf3Ry7sUsJ7UPEuf4tYcSCoi04AjgToP&usp=drive_fs      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zf3Ry7sUsJ7UPEuf4tYcSCoi04AjgToP/view
  2. Edited a Book, “Novel Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): Genetic Diversity of Coronaviruses: From SARS-CoV to MARS-CoV”. Volume I: Published. Editors: Kamal Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar and Muhammad Sajjad Khan
    https://www.benthamscience.com/ebook_volume/3825. DOI: 10.2174/97898152749501240101
  3. Edited a book entitled, “Book Series Title: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Perspective of New Scenario, Volume I: COVID-19: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment, Volume III is submitted. https://www.eurekaselect.com/ebook_volume/3114 Bentham Science Publishers, UK. https://benthambooks.com/future-series-by-subject/medical-sciences/sub-category/anti-infectives-and-infectious-diseases/
  4. Edited a book entitled, “Book Series Title: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Perspective of New Scenario, Volume II: COVID-19: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment (In Press), https://www.eurekaselect.com/ebook_volume/3129 Bentham Science Publishers, UK. https://benthambooks.com/future-series-by-subject/medical-sciences/sub-category/anti-infectives-and-infectious-diseases/
  5. Guest Editor, editing a special issue “Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking for Drug Discovery” for Biomed Research International. Impact Factor 3.411. Open to call for papers.  https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/si/646349/
  6. Guest Editor, editing a special issue “Isoflavonoid on cancer and liver injury therapeutics” for Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark. Impact Factor 4.009. Open to call for papers. https://www.fbscience.com/editors/special-issue/1382173333747363841
  7. Previously successfully edited a special issue as Guest Editor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM). Title of special issue: The pharmacological activities of phytochemicals involving TGF-β signaling pathway. Call for paper is closed. Impact Factor: 2.650https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/si/140202/
  8. Editing a special issue as Guest Editor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM). Title of special issue: Regulation of Redox Signaling in Tumor Immunology, and the Role of Antioxidants. Call for paper is closed, 09-12-2022. Impact Factor: 2.650https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/si/105359/
  9. Edited a special issue as Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pharmacology (Impact Factor 5.98) & Frontiers in Oncology (Impact Factor 6.2). Frontiers Publishers. Call for Papers is closed 01-10.2022.  https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/38863/immuno-oncological-challenges-and-chemoresistance-probiotics-as-a-new-strategic-tool