Dr. Zahoor Ul Hassan

DVM, M. Sc. (Hons), PhD
Post Doc (Switzerland) Post Doc (Qatar University)
Associate Professor/Chairman

Tel: +92 3017151531  
Email. zahoor82@gmail.com 

Biography

Dr. Zahoor Ul Hassan is working as Associate Professor of Pathology at the Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur. Previously, he was working as Post-Doctoral researcher in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University. He holds Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) as his bachelor degree and then Veterinary Pathology as Master and PhD degree. He has been teaching at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels in the various veterinary institutes for about 7 years. He has been engaged in teaching Veterinary Pathology, histopathology, oncology, clinical pathology and related subjects in the field of animal sciences.
Along with teaching, he established his research career in the field of food and feed mycology, mycotoxins and their toxic effects in avian and mammalian species. Occurrence of toxigenic fungi, their morphological and molecular identification, exploration of toxigenic genes and mycotoxins producing potential of fungi has been major area of his interest. In addition, the residual transmission of mycotoxins in the animal products (milk, meat, eggs and other dairy products) are included in his research area. Conducting research at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, he was able to develop a novel click-chemistry based method for the localization of tagged-molecular in different tissue.
He has presented his research work at national and international forums and published in peer reviewed international journals. So far, he has published more than 50 research article and one book chapter (h index 13). Based on his research profile he won several awards including Research Productivity Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan. He has organized several seminars and workshops for creating awareness about the toxigenic fungi and their toxins in Food chain. He loves to share his experience and discuss the strategies to protect the society from the deleterious effects of mycotoxins. 

Areas of Interest: 

• Mycology and toxigenic mycobiota of food and feed
• Biological control of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi
• Immuno-toxicological effects of mycotoxins

Trainings and Courses  

• Participated in three days Food Festival, International Symposium on Technological & Nutritional aspects of Value Added Dairy Products” on 12-14th November 2014 at National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad – Pakistan
• Two-day Training on “Punjab Procurement Rules 2014” organized by UVAS at University Conference Hall, Lahore from June 17-18, 2014.

• Two days Workshop organized and participated as resource person in “ Enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides” on 26-27th March 2014 at University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore      

• Five-day Training Workshop on “International pedagogical workshop for teaching faculty in the discipline of Food Safety” organized by UVAS & EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Andrew Mathieson, at UVAS, Lahore from July 08-12, 2013.

Publications 

•  Iqbal S, Haltrich D. Enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. 2011. LAP Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken – Germany. January 2012. ISBN 978-3-8473-3403-3 
•  Iqbal S. Sunflower Seed Flour and Protein Energy Malnutrition: Partially De-Fatted Sunflower (Helianthus annus) Seed Flour: Source to Reduce Protein Energy Malnutrition   LAP Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken – Germany. February 2014.  ISBN 978-3-8484-9518-4
•  Hafsa T., Iqbal S., Atif AB. Prebiotic Galactooligosaccharide Enriched Buttermilk. Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1532997990
•  Aman A, Hayati M. Y., Adzim M. K. R., Iqbal S., Norhayati A. H., Atif A. Lactose intolerance in Pakistan: Prevalence and related issues. ISBN:1542708222. Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017. Pages 74

Awards

• Prestigious scholarship for Doctoral studies at Vienna-Austria funded by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad for 3 and half years  

RESEARCH PROJECTS WON AS PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR (PI)

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad funded PhD Projects

• Preparation of prebiotics and their Evaluation on Immunomodulatory Properties of Formula-fed Infants
• White sesame seed oil as a functional food and its role to mitigate hyperglycemia
• In-vivo effects of prebiotics galacto-oligosaccharides and inulin on different biomarkers of colon cancer in carcinogen treated male Wistar rats

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad funded PhD Projects

• Preparation of prebiotics and their Evaluation on Immunomodulatory Properties of Formula-fed Infants
• White sesame seed oil as a functional food and its role to mitigate hyperglycemia
• In-vivo effects of prebiotics galacto-oligosaccharides and inulin on different biomarkers of colon cancer in carcinogen treated male Wistar rats

Postgraduate Supervision

• M. Phil Produced as Supervisor:                     25
• M. Phil under supervision:                              06
• M. Phil produced as member:                        36
• PhD produced:                                               01
• PhD under supervision:                                  05

Trainings/Workshops and Conferences

Organized/Resource Person

•  Chaired a technical session in one day seminar on “Post-harvest processing and future aspects of fruits and vegetables” on 08 May, 2018, organized by Directorate of Post-Harvest Research Center, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad.  
•  Chairperson in technical session on “Transformation of allied health practices towards excellence- multidisciplinary team approach” in 5th Annual National Conference of Rashid Latif Medical College 17 – 18th April, 2018 organized by allied health sciences, Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore 
•  Resource person in one day workshop on “Optimal use of Turnitin by PG Supervisors” on 25th May 2017 organized by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UVAS, Lahore 
•  Participated as Organizer in International conference & Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore and Nutritionists Association of Pakistan at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore                                             
•  Two days Training Workshop organized and participated as resource person in “Enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides” on 26-27th March 2014 at University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore 
•  Participated as Organizer in International Human Nutrition Conference & Expo 2015 held on 3-4th November, 2015 organized by Nutritionists Association of Pakistan and University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore 
•  Participated as Organizer in Internationally Certified Combine Training Course “Person In-Charge, Food Safety Level 3, Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing, Level 3 and Food Safety Management for Manufacturing, Level 4 held on 20-25th April 2015 organized by Pulseberry Consulting, Dubai and UVAS, Lahore                                             

B. Participated

•  Participated as member in three days’ workshop for National Curriculum Revision Committee for “Food Engineering” undergraduate and post-graduate on 7 – 9 February 2018 at HEC Regional Center Lahore 
•  Participated and passed International 2 days training on “Quintron Breath Tracker” held on 4-5 October, 2017 in Singapore organized by Biomedix Singapore Pte Ltd.  
•  Participated and Passed in Internationally Accredited One Day Training on “Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering” held on 25th April, 2015 organized by Pulseberry Consulting, Dubai and Charted Institute of Environmental Health at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. 
•  Participated in “Two days training on Punjab Procurement Rules 2014” on 17-18th June 2014 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
•  Participated in Training Workshop on “Applications of Soy Proteins in Meat Extension, Meat Replacement & Structuring Technologies” held on 08 May 2014 organized by Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
•  Participated and successfully completed Two days training workshop on “Manuscript writing by using Endnote Software” held on 1-2nd April, 2013 organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
•  Participated in Training Workshop of “In-Service Competency Enhancement Training for Teachers (I-SCETT)” organized by Center for Education Policy & Administration, UVAS, Lahore from 1-7th, July 2013 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
•  Participated in Workshop on “Pedagogical Training of UVAS and UAF Staff of PGDC in Food Safety & Controls” organized by TRTA-II Program funded by European Union from July 08-12, 2013 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Food Safety Trainings

 Successfully completed Internationally Accredited Food Safety Professional Trainings; Secured Certification in Level-2, Level-3 and Level-4 trainings in Food Safety in Catering & Manufacturing from Charted Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

SERVICES:

Administrative Services: 

• Assisting Dean Faculty of Bio-Sciences, UVAS Lahore for Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UVAS, Lahore
• Serving as Lab in-Charge (Food Analysis Lab.), Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore 
• Coordinator from Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS, Lahore for postgraduate seminars, internships and affiliations 

Professional Services: 

•  Developed & Initiated (as team member) Internationally accredited Postgraduate Diploma Programme “PgDip Food Safety & Controls” at Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS-Lhr in collaboration with Trade Related Technical Assistance Programme-II (TRTA-II), implemented by UNIDO, WIPO, ITC and funded by European Union, accredited by Royal Environmental Health Institute Scotland. 
•  Upgraded (as team member) above mentioned one year PgDip “Food Safety and Control” to 02 years M. Phil “Food Safety and Control”
•  Developed & Initiated (as team member) Four (04) years Bachelors Programme B.S. (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics (morning & evening) at Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS-Lahore.
•  Organized (as team member) International Conference and Expo-2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” and 38# related events including international & national workshops, seminars, awareness walks, cooking competitions and poster competitions
•  Reviewed of MCQs developed for subject test at postgraduate level in Food Science & Technology and Nutrition at various times for National Testing Service (NTS) databank in Pakistan 
•  Organized Camps on “Free Nutritional Assessment & Dietary Counselling” each year for public counselling
•  Served as member “Board of Studies”, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS, Lahore
•  Served as member “Research Synopsis Scrutiny Committee (RSSC-II)” under Faculty of Bio-Sciences, UVAS, Lhr for evaluation of M.Phil and PhD synopsis  
•  Member of Faculty Board, Faculty of Bio-Sciences of university 
•  Member of Faculty Synopsis Scrutiny Committee, Faculty of Bio-Sciences for PhD synopsis
•  Member of Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of University   
•  Development of concept note and Study Tools for “Assessment of loose milk supply chain in Lahore city” a study conducted by UVAS in collaboration with USAID and Punjab Food Authority (PFA)
•  Development of PC-1 proposal for establishment of “Centre of Excellence in Human Nutrition” at UVAS and Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore 

Community Services 

•  Member of executive council of Scaling-Up Nutrition Academia and Research Linkages Pakistan (SUNAR-Pak)
•  Member of National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC) for undergraduate and postgraduate “Food Engineering” programs under Higher Education Commission, Islamabad 
•  Review of MCQs developed for subject test at postgraduate level in Food Science & Technology and Nutrition at various times for National Testing Service (NTS) databank in Pakistan 
•  Organized Camps on “Free Nutritional Assessment Dietary Counseling” for public counseling
•  Member of Infant Feeding Board 2017 by Primary and Secondary Health Care, Govt. of Punjab, Pakistan 

Memberships

• Active member of Nutritionists Association of Pakistan (NAP)