Dr. Tahir Mahmood Qureshi
Assistant Professor
Department of Food Sciences — Faculty of Bio-Sciences
Biography
Dr. Tahir Mahmood Qureshi is serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Food sciences, Cholistan University of veterinary and animal sciences, Bahawalpur. He did PhD from Norway and carried out research on the bioactive components in cheese. He has innovative mind and is eager to manufacture different types of food products. He also knows how to investigate health aspects of different food products as well as fruits and vegetables. He has more than 51 research and review articles in well-known scientific journals with 155+ impact factor. So far, he has produced 40 postgraduate students under his supervision.
Research interests
Brief Statement of Research Interest
• Food Science and Technology
• Dairy Science and Technology
• Bioactivities of Fruits and dairy products
Educational information
| Year | Degree | Board / University |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PhD Food Science | Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway |
| 2007 | M.Sc. (Hons)-Food Technology | Unversity of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| 2005 | B.Sc. (Hons) Agri-Food Technology | Unversity of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
| 2001 | F.Sc. (Pre-medical) | Bahawalpur Board |
| 1998 | Matric (Science) | Bahawalpur Board |
Academic experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-11-2018 | To date | Assistant Professor | Department of Food Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| 19-11-2012 | 22-11-2018 | Assistant Professor | University of Sargodha, Sargodha |
Publications
- — Improving Postharvest Quality of ‘Tango’ Mandarin Using a Preharvest Sonicated Nanoemulsion-Based Delivery System of Methyl Jasmonate and 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid. 15(9), 1612. (IF:5.20), Foods2026
- — Antioxidant and angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory potential of spicy Cheddar cheese prepared from cow's milk after in vitro digestion, Food and Agricultural Immunology, 37:1, 2649412, (IF:2.10), Food and Agricultural Immunology2026
- — Isolation, identification and quantification of phenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins based on different particle fractions of purple-fleshed sweet potato flour for utilization as industrial applications. Food Chemistry: X, (IF=8.2), Food Chemistry: X2026
- — Physico-Chemical Characteristics, Sensory Properties and Microbial Quality of Date Fruit Added Rasomalai Prepared From Buffalo's Milk. Food Science & Nutrition. 13(11):e71145. (IF:3.8), Food Science & Nutrition2025
- — Probing the effect of sonicated and microwave assisted pasteurized edible coating on the quality of Kinnow fruit (Citrus reticulata). Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, (IF:3.3), Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization2025
- — Physico-chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant activity of Buffalo’s Milk Paneer Incorporated with Green Chilli and Peppermint Powder. Journal of Food Quality, 7983928, 1-13. (IF: 2.9)., Journal of Food Quality2025
- — Assessment of centesimal composition, minerals, amino acids and antioxidant activity of ten cultivars of sweet potato for promoting industrial application as steamed slices. Journal of Food Science and Technology. (IF:3.3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-025-06257-4), Journal of Food Science and Technology2025
- — Physico-Chemical Characteristics, Antioxidant Activities, and ACE Inhibitory Potential of Pakistani Dahi Supplemented With Date Fruit Paste. Food Science & Nutrition, 13:e4588 (IF:3.8), Food Science & Nutrition2025
- — Comparison of thermo-sonication and conventional pasteurization on the quality attributes of some selected citrus fruit juices, Measurement: Food, 17, 100212 (IF:3.6), Measurement: Food2025
- — FTIR characteristics of sweet flour as affected by particle size distribution and in vitro digestibility of gluten-free sweet potato noodles, International Journal of Food Properties, 28:1, 16-31, (IF:3.9), International Journal of Food Properties2024
- — Quality and nutrition of cow’s milk paneer supplemented with pastes from indigenous date varieties. Future Foods, 10, 100477. (IF:8.2), Future Foods2024
- — Synthesis and Characterization of CMC/PAM-Amy Hydrogel and Its Efficacy in Apple Juice Clarification. Processes, 12, 2264. (IF:2.8), Processes2024
- — Quality and antioxidant potential of goat’s milk paneer prepared from different citrus juices and its whey. Journal of Dairy Research, 91(1):99-107. (IF:1.2), Journal of Dairy Research2024
- — Techno-functional characteristics, mineral composition and antioxidant potential of dietary fiber extracted by sonication from different oat cultivars (Avena sativa). Future Foods, 9, 100349. (IF:8.2)., Future Foods2024
- — Analytical study to measure the variability in quality factors attenuating the export of Kinnow/Mandarin fruit. Measurement: Food, 14, 100155. (IF:3.6)., Measurement: Food2024
- — Effect of different preservatives on the physicochemical characteristics and shelf stability of Rasmalai: A comparative study. Food Science & Nutrition, 2024; 00:1–8. (IF:3.8)., Food Science & Nutrition2024
- — Development and Nutritional Evaluation of Ready-to-Drink Beverage Using the Choongan (Caralluma tuberculata L.) Extract. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 8831525, 1-10. (IF:4.2), Journal of Food Biochemistry2024
- — Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and bioactive compounds in Capsicum annum L. red peppers following drying in a polycarbonate greenhouse. The EuroBiotech Journal, 8(1), 12-22. (IF:1.03), The EuroBiotech Journal2024
Conferences
| Year | Level | Country | City | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | National | Pakistan | Chakwal | 3rd International Conference on olive value chain – A smart intervention for better future |
| 2023 | National | Pakistan | Bahawalpur | Global Science Technology and Management Conference |
| 2012 | National | Pakistan | Lahore | 23rd All Pakistan Food Science Conference |
| 2009 | International | Norway | Drobak | Symposium on “Health aspects of cheese” |
| 2009 | International | Lithuania | Kaunas | Workshop on “Cheese structure" |
Awards
| Year | Awarding organisation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ORIC, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur | 2nd position in Competitive Research at CUVAS during 2024 |
| 2015 | HEC | HEC approved PhD supervisor |
| 2008 | HEC | Overseas HEC scholarship for PhD studies at Norway in 2008 |
Professional memberships
| Organisation | Membership type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Food Scientist and Technologists | Annual | 2012 |
Courses taught
| Code | Course title | Programme | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSAT-611 | Dairy Technology | DVM | 2(1-1) |
| — | Introduction to Food Science and Technology | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Unit Operations in Food Industry | BS Food Science and Technology | — |
| — | Food Processing and Preservation | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Principles of Human Nutrition | BS Food Science and Technology | 2(2-0) |
| — | Food Chemistry | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(3-0) |
| — | Food Laws and Regulations | BS Food Science and Technology | 2(2-0) |
| — | Food Process Engineering | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Bakery Products Technology | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Sugar Technology | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Technology of Fats and Oils | BS Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Research Project and Scientific Writing | BS Food Science and Technology | 2(2-0) |
| — | Dairy Processing | MPhil Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Cheese Technology | PhD Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Advanced Food Chemistry | PhD Food Science and Technology | 3(2-1) |
Supervisions
| Title | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality evaluation of paneer prepared by using juices from different citrus varieties | Fall 2013 | Fall 2015 | M.Phil. supervision |
University services
| From | To | Role | Committee / body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-05-24 | 04-07-24 | Officer Incharge | Department of Food Sciences |
| 29-03-2021 | 30-10-2024 | Assistant Director | Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research (DASR) |
| 2024 | 2026 | Departmental Focal Person for accreditation visit | National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC) |
| 2019 | 2023 | Departmental Incharge Examination | Department of Food Sciences |
| 2019 | 2023 | Timetable Committee Incharge | Department of Food Sciences |
| 2021 | 2025 | Tutor | Senior tutor |
| 2021 | To date | Co-advisor in Blood Donor Society | CUVAS |
| 2019 | to date | Class coordinator for BS Food Science and Technology students | Department of Food Sciences |
| 2019 | 2023 | Member of admission committee | CUVAS |
| 2019 | to date | Member of board of studies and member of board of faculties | Department of Food Sciences, faculty of Bio-Sciences, CUVAS |
Books and chapters
| Year | Title | Publisher | Your role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Solvent, Enzymatic, and Ultrasonic Extraction of Date Phenolic Compounds. In Date Fruits and By-Products Processing Volume 1 Eds Salam A. Ibrahim Zahra H. Mohammad Faizan Ahmad, ISBN 978-3-032-05286-5, 978-3-032-05284-1. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-05284-1 | ahir Mahmood Qureshi, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehrooz Ishfaq, and Salam A. Ibrahim. 2025. Solvent, EnzymatSpringer Nature Switzerland, | First author |
| 2025 | Prospects of Value Addition in Veggies: A Tool to Minimize Postharvest Losses In Sustainable and Innovative Vegetable Production in times of Climate Change, Z. Iqbal et al. (eds.), ISBN 978-981-96-6282-1 ISBN 978-981-96-6283-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-6283-8_25. | Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. | 3rd author |
Research funding
| Year | Funding agency | Project | Amount (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HEC | Antioxidant potential and angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) activity of date added dahi and date added paneer prepared for obese and hypertensive patients. (Rs. 1.485841 million) | 14,85,841 |
| 2016 | University of Sargodha | Procurement of dairy equipments/machines for Lab. (Rs. 0.350 million) | 3,50,000 |
| 2014 | HEC | Characterization and Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Potential (Blood Pressure Lowering Capacity) of Dairy Based Products | 500000 |
Active collaborations
| From | To | Type | Country | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2018 | Research and Development | Pakistan | Acha Dairy Industry Pvt (Ltd.), Lahore |
Industrial / consulting experience
| From | To | Post held | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | to date | Consultant for manufacturing of different products | Local farmer |
Languages and skills
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Urdu | Speak and write fluently |
| English | Speak and write |
| Sriky | speak |
| Punjabi | Speak |
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