Dr. SHAUKAT HUSSAIN MUNAWAR

Assistant Professor

Pharmacology and Toxicology — Faculty of Bio-Sciences

Email: shaukathussainmunawar@cuvas.edu.pk
Phone: +9230037328
ORCID: 0000-0003-2766-3835

Biography

Dr. Shaukat Hussain Munawar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad (2016), along with an M.Phil. and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

His academic and research expertise encompasses veterinary and biomedical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), clinical and molecular pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, toxicology, medicinal plant pharmacology, and experimental therapeutics. His research particularly focuses on pharmacokinetic profiling, PK/PD modelling, optimization of antimicrobial dosage regimens, and the pharmacological evaluation of natural products for potential therapeutic applications.

Dr. Munawar has contributed to multidisciplinary research in antimicrobial therapy, cardiovascular pharmacology, nephroprotection, diabetes management, oxidative stress, inflammation, and experimental drug development. His scholarly contributions include 42 peer-reviewed journal articles and three book chapters covering pharmacological, veterinary, and biomedical sciences.

In addition to his research activities, he is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, and academic mentorship. He serves as a supervisor and member of postgraduate supervisory committees, supporting Ph.D. and M.Phil. research in pharmacology, toxicology, biochemistry, medicinal plants, and computational drug discovery.

His academic interests emphasize the integration of experimental pharmacology, molecular approaches, and computational techniques to advance evidence-based drug development, therapeutic optimization, and translational biomedical research.

Research interests

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) PK/PD Modelling and Simulation Clinical Pharmacology Molecular Pharmacology Veterinary Pharmacology Experimental Pharmacology Ethnopharmacology Medicinal Plant Pharmacology Phytochemistry and Natural Products General and Systemic Toxicology Antimicrobial Pharmacology Antibiotic Dose Optimization Veterinary Chemotherapy Drug Discovery and Development Computational Drug Discovery Molecular Docking and Simulation Cardiovascular Pharmacology Nephroprotective and Hepatoprotective Agents Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Translational Pharmacology

Educational information

Year	Degree	Board / University
2016	Ph.D. in Pharmacology	Isra University

Academic experience

From	To	Post held	Organisation
Nov 2018	To date	Assistant Professor	CUVAS

Publications

Arif, H., Arif, N., Kanwal, N., Tahir, H., Akmal, I., Munawar, S.H., & Iqbal, M.O. — of therapeutic potentials of proprioceptive exercises and topical glucosamine sulfate on pain and functional disability in knee osteoarthritis, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research2023
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., Majeed, H., Cacciotti, I., Esatbeyoglu, T., & Korma, S.A. — Assessment of growth inhibition of eugenol-loaded nano-emulsions against beneficial Bifidobacterium sp. along with resistant Escherichia coli using flow cytometry, Fermentation2023
Manzoor, A., Khan, I.A., Sadiq, M., Iqbal, M.O., & Munawar, S.H. — Evaluation of cardioprotective potential of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Citrullus colocynthis against doxorubicin induced oxidative stress in rats, Pakistan Journal of Zoology2023
Afzal, A., Shah, N.H., Hussain, I., Munawar, S.H., Mumtaz, A., & Qureshi, N. — Preparation of Spilanthes acmella based emulgel: antimicrobial study and evaluation, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences2022
Khan, M., Manzoor, Z., Rafiq, M., Munawar, S.H., Waqas, M.Y., Majeed, H., Shah, S.Z.A., Hussain, R., Hussain, H.I., Tahir, T., Kotwica-Mojzych, K., & Mojzych, M. — Phytochemical screening, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic activities of different extracts from Caralluma edulis plant, Molecules2022
Ain, Q.U., Abid, M.H., Hashim, M., Ishaq, S., Manzoor, A., Perwasha, P., Mizgan, G.E., Iqbal, M.O., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, Z., & Khan, I.A. — Anticoagulant and thrombolytic activities of leaf extract of Mangifera indica in smokers, Tobacco Regulatory Science2022
Iqbal, M.O., Ahmed, M.M., Arshad, S., Javaid, U., Khan, I.A., Manzoor, M., Andleeb, S., Riaz, R., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, Z., & Mumtaz, A. — Nephroprotective effects of Alhagi camelorum against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in albino Wistar rats, Molecules2022
Manzoor, A., Khan, I.A., Kousar, S., Iqbal, M.O., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, Z., & Perwasha, P. — Evaluation of cardioprotective potential of hydroalcohol peel extract of Citrullus colocynthis Linn. (Cucurbitaceae), Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research2022
Khan, I.A., Hussain, M., Munawar, S.H., Iqbal, M.O., Arshad, S., Manzoor, A., Shah, M.A., Abbas, K., Shakeel, W., & Syed, S.K. — Jasminum sambac: a potential candidate for drug development to cure cardiovascular ailments, Molecules2021
Waqas, M.Y., Javid, M.A., Nazir, M.M., Aslam, A., Bhatti, S.A., Faraz, A., Akram, Q., Niaz, N., Nisar, M.F., Ahmed, T., Asif, M., Khaliq, M.H., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, Z., & Ali, Q. — A review on emerging therapeutic interventions for coronavirus, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International2021
Khan, I.A., Lodhi, A.H., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, A., Manzoor, Z., Raza, M.A., & Iqbal, M.O. — Assessment of ameliorative effect of Aab-e- Shifa polyherbal formulation in experimentally-induced wound in rabbits, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research2020
Khan, I.A., Lodhi, A.H., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, A., Manzoor, Z., Raza, M.A., & Iqbal, M.O. — Formulation and evaluation of rutin-allicin gel against diabetic foot ulcer, Latin American Journal of Pharmacy2020
Khan, I.A., Lodhi, A.H., Munawar, S.H., Manzoor, A., & Raza, M.A. — Formulation and evaluation of allicin and curcumin gel improves normal and diabetic ulcers in rabbits, Latin American Journal of Pharmacy2018
Rasheed, A., Naz, U., Sarwar, A., Ashraf, M.M., Manzoor, Z., Munawar, S.H., Shahid, M.A., & Sarwar, A. — Historical perspective of cervical cytology: a review, Journal of University of Medical and Dental College2017
Manzoor, Z., Munawar, S.H., Iqbal, Z., & Abid, M.A. — Some pharmacokinetic data and dosage regimen of danofloxacin after intravenous administration in Nili-Ravi and Kundhi buffaloes, Buffalo Bulletin2017

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