Dr. Wasim Babar

Dr. Wasim Babar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2003, M.Sc. (Hons.) in Veterinary Parasitology in 2005, and Ph.D. in Parasitology in 2011 from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Dr. Babar has extensive experience in veterinary parasitology, ethnoveterinary medicine, and the scientific evaluation of medicinal plants for their anthelmintic properties. During his doctoral research, he documented traditional veterinary practices used for the treatment of livestock diseases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab and investigated the scientific basis of ethnobotanical remedies for controlling parasitic infections. As part of his research activities, he also undertook collaborative research at the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi.

His research career includes participation in projects funded by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, from 2004 to 2009. He began his academic career at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, where he served as Lecturer and subsequently as Assistant Professor from 2009 to 2018. In 2018, he joined Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, as an Associate Professor.

In addition to his teaching, research, and academic responsibilities, Dr. Babar has made significant contributions to university administration. He served as Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) from 2019 to 2021 and as Controller of Examinations from 2020 to 2025.

Through his academic, research, and administrative contributions, Dr. Babar remains committed to advancing veterinary parasitology, promoting evidence-based approaches to livestock health, and supporting research, innovation, and academic excellence in veterinary education.