Research interests
Molecular Phylogenetics & Evolution
Molecular Ecology
Genetics
Next Generation/ High throughput Sequencing
eDNA
Genomics/ Metagenomics
Environmental & Disease Surveillance
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
IoT Sensors in Biosciences/ Biosensors
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PhD Genetics | Massey University, New Zealand |
| 2009 | Post Grad Cert (Computational Biology) | Massey University, New Zealand |
| 2005 | MSc Zoology | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan |
| 2004 | BSc Hons. Zoology | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Dec 2018 | Assistant Professor | Department of Zoology, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan |
| Dec 2018 | To date | Assistant Professor | Department of Zoology, Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan |
Publications
- — COI-based DNA barcoding and genetic diversity analysis of Euconocephalus pallidus (Tettigoniidae: Orthoptera) from Bahawalpur, Pakistan., Plant Protection2025
- — Taxonomic and ecological observations on katydids (Conocephaline: Tettigonioidea) in the arid zones of Bahawalpur division, Punjab, Pakistan., Plant Protection2025
- — Yolo-pest: an optimized YoloV8x for detection of small insect pests using smart traps., Scientific Reports (Nature)2025
- — Effect of Chitosan and Gibberellic Acid on Fruit Yield and Production of Peach (Prunus persica L.)., Polish Journal of Environmental Studies2024
- — Emergence of extensive drug resistance typhoid in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in South Punjab, Pakistan, Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology2024
- — Immunization potency and protective efficacy of a bivalent inactivated fowl cholera and avian influenza vaccine in poultry., Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology2024
- — Epidemiological and hematological investigation of dengue virus infection., Microbiology and immunology2022
- — Presence of selected organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in sediments and biota of River Satluj, Pakistan: first report., Brazilian Journal of Biology2022
- — Automated birdsong clustering and interactive visualization tool., Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences2021
- — Phylogenetic Position of Avian Nocturnal and Diurnal Raptors., Genome Biology and Evolution2014
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Molecular Evolution | M. Phil. | 3(2-1) |
| — | Advanced Bioinformatics | PhD | 3(2-1) |
| — | Molecular Ecology | PhD | 3(2-1) |
| — | Biosafety and Biosecurity: Principles & Practices. | PhD | 3(2-1) |
| — | Advanced Biological Techniques | M. Phil. | 3(1-2) |
| — | Advanced Techniques in Zoological Sciences | M. Phil. | 3(1-2) |
| — | Biosensors | BS | 3(3-0) |
| — | Ecological Genetics | BS | 3(2-1) |
| — | Biological Techniques | BS | 3(1-2) |
| — | Evolution and Systematics | BS | 3(2-1) |
| — | Molecular Biology | BS | 3(2-1) |
| — | Principles of Animal Diversity | BS | 3(2-1) |
| — | Biodiversity | BS | 3(2-1) |
Supervisions
| Title | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Hospital Sewage Discharge in Muzaffargarh city, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Hospital Sewage Discharge in Rahimyar Khan city, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Hospital Sewage Discharge in D. G. Khan city, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Hospital Sewage Discharge in Lodhran city, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Hospital Sewage Discharge in Multan city, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Hospital Sewage Discharge in Bahawalpur city, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Mannan Oligosaccharides and Moringa Oleifera on Histology and Hematology of Albino Mice | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Impacts of dietary supplementation of Mannan oligosaccharides and Moringa oleifera on growth performance and intestine histology of albino mice. | Fall 2020 | Spring 2022 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Assessment of Fatty Acid Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Spiny-Tailed Lizard liver oil from the Cholistan Desert | Fall 2024 | Spring 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| An In silico Approach for Exploring Alternative Therapeutic Strategies Against Antimicrobial Resistance Proteins in Zoonotic Pathogens | Fall 2024 | Spring 2026 | M.Phil. supervision |
| Surveillance of Multidrug resistant OPRM Gene Type in Hospital Sewage Discharge in South Punjab, Pakistan. | Fall 2019 | Spring 2023 | Research supervision |
| Surveillance of Multidrug resistant OPRJ Gene Type in Hospital Sewage Discharge in South Punjab, Pakistan. | Fall 2019 | Spring 2023 | Research supervision |
| Surveillance of Multidrug resistant AxyY Gene Type in Hospital Sewage Discharge in South Punjab, Pakistan. | Fall 2020 | Fall 2022 | Research supervision |
| Surveillance of Multidrug resistant MeXW Gene Type in Hospital Sewage Discharge in South Punjab, Pakistan. | Fall 2019 | Spring 2023 | Research supervision |
| Surveillance of Antibiotic resistant Genes (ARGs) Associated with XDR Salmonella in Hospital Sewage Discharge in South Punjab, Pakistan. | Fall 2019 | Spring 2023 | Research supervision |
University services
| From | To | Role | Committee / body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | To date | Member | One Health Club |
| Jan 2019 | To date | Member | Departmental Board of Studies |
| Jan 2019 | Dec 2025 | Member | Board of Faculty |
Languages and skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Languages | English including IELTS cumulative band score of 7. Proficient in English language. Two terminal degrees from an English speaking country, that is New Zealand. Taught and demonstrated the hands on lab skills for the subjects Biology of Cells and Biochemistry of Cells to the native as well as international students at Massey University, New Zealand. |
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