Education

• Post Doc in Plant Physiology (Stress Signaling In Plants), University Of Cambridge (Cambridge, UK) 2023
• PhD in Botany, Government College University Faisalabad (Faisalabad, Pakistan) 2019
• MS/MPhil in Botany, Government College University Faisalabad (Faisalabad, Pakistan) 2013
• Masters in Botany (Gold Medalist), Government College University Faisalabad (Faisalabad, Pakistan) 2011

Teaching Areas

Experience

Journal Papers

• Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., and Iqbal, M., (2026). "Adaptive traits in plants for salinity stress tolerance: A critical review." International Journal of Applied and Experimental Biology , Vol. 5 (1) , pp. 91–111. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56612/ijaaeb.v5i1.187 [Link]
• Qiao, X., Gao, C., Chen, Y., He, B., Zhang, Z., Liu, Z., Zhao, Y., Feng, M., Shafiq, F., Xiao, L., Song, X., Qin, M., Jin, N., Yang, W., Wang, C., (2026). "Bivariate assimilation of Sentinel-2 data into the CERES-Wheat model for winter wheat yield estimation." Agronomy Journal , Vol. 118 (2) , pp. e70322. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70322 | Impact Factor: 2 [Link]
• Wang, L., Jing, T., Cai, B., Shah, G.A., Shafiq, F., Zang, X., Ding, Z., He, Y., (2026). "Comparative analysis of physicochemical quality and metabolite profiles during fruit ripening in three banana cultivars using multivariate approaches." Postharvest Biology and Technology , Vol. 231 , pp. 113847. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2025.113847 | Impact Factor: 6.8 [Link]
• Yang, S., Wang, Z., Tong, J., Xu, J., Bai, J., Qiao, X., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Song, X., Zhang, M., Li, G., Shafiq, F., Zhang, J., Wang, C., Yang, W., (2026). "Macroaggregate-microaggregate interactions drive soil carbon and nitrogen stabilization under rotational tillage in dryland farming." Agricultural , Vol. 16 (2) , pp. 264. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture16020264 | Impact Factor: 3.8 [Link]
• Kashaf., Anwar, S., Shafiq, F., Kausar, A., Khan, S., Ashraf, M., Shah, S.A., (2026). "Nitrogen-enriched nanobiochar enhances spinach growth via improved nitrogen retention and uptake mechanisms." Nitrogen , Vol. 7 (1) , pp. 11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen7010011 | Impact Factor: 2.8 [Link]
• Asghar, L., Jahan, A., Shafiq*, F., Mahmood, A., Ahmad, S., Ashraf, M., (2026). "Zinc sulfide nanoparticles regulate cadmium toxicity in maize (Zea mays L.) by improving Cd/Zn homeostasis." International Journal of Phytoremediation , Vol. 28 (4) , pp. 617-630. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2579140 | Impact Factor: 3.1 [Link]
• Tayyab, M., Anwar, S., Shafiq, F., Shafique, U., Kaya, C., Ashraf, M (2025). "Adsorption isotherms and removal of lead (II) and cadmium (II) from aqueous media using nanobiochar and rice husk." InternatIonal Journal of PhytoremedIatIon , Vol. 27 (2) , pp. 244 - 259. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2412820 | Impact Factor: 3.4 [Link]
• Ishfaq, M., Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., Iqbal, M., Raza, S.H., Mahmood, A., Ashraf, M (2025). "Amino acid‑modified nano‑magnetite boosts okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] yield and iron enrichment for improved nutrition." Biometals , Vol. 38 , pp. 1469–1484. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s10534-025-00713-6 | Impact Factor: 3.6 [Link]
• Fatima, A., Shafiq*, F (2025). "Arginine-capped magnetite nanoparticles improve wheat growth and grain yield under salinity stress." International Journal of Applied and Experimental Biology , Vol. 4 (2) , pp. 239-247. DOI: doi.org/10.56612/ijaaeb.v1i1.148 [Link]
• Li, H., Yan, X., Su, P., Su, Y., Li, J., Xu, Z., Gao, C., Zhao, Y., Feng, M., Shafiq, F., Xiao, L., Yang, W., Qiaoa, X., Wang, C (2025). "Estimation of winter wheat LAI based on color indices and texture features of RGB images taken by UAV." Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture , Vol. 105 (1) , pp. 189-200. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13817 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
• Qiao, X., Wang, J., Jing, B., Zhang, X., Jia, Y., Huang, K., Yang, W., Feng, M., Zhang, Z., Zhao, Y., Shafiq, F., Xiao, L., Song, X., Zhang, M., Wang, C (2025). "Hyperspectral assessment of bacterial blight disease in red kidney beans by feature selection and machine learning algorithms." Precision Agriculture , Vol. 26 , pp. 60. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11119-025-10253-1 | Impact Factor: 6.6 [Link]
• Wang, Lixia., Shafiq, Fahad, Ding, Zheli., He, Yingdui (2025). "Integrating molecular mechanisms and agronomic strategies for selenium biofortification in horticultural crops." Frontiers in Plant Science , Vol. 16 , pp. 1714617. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1714617 | Impact Factor: 4.8 [Link]
• Wang, L., Shafiq, F., Ding, Z., He, Y., (2025). "Integrating molecular mechanisms and agronomic strategies for selenium biofortification in horticultural crops." Frontiers in Plant Science , Vol. 16 , pp. 1714617. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1714617 | Impact Factor: 4.8 [Link]
• Yaseen, W., Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M.A., Saleem, M.A., Shafiq, F., Shaheen, S., Khaliq, S., Gulnaz, R (2025). "Menadiol diacetate mediated subcellular Cd accumulation and nutrients uptake alleviates Cd toxicity and increases growth and yield of summer squash." International Journal of Phytoremediation , Vol. 27 (5) , pp. 583-595. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2427928 | Impact Factor: 3.4 [Link]
• Su, Y., Yan, X., Li, H., Liang, Z., Zhao, S., Chen, P., Zhang, Z., Qiao, X., Zhao, Y., Feng, M., Shafiq, F., Song, X., Xiao, L., Yang, W., Wang, C (2025). "Monitoring the growth status of winter wheat by using the machine learning algorithm and the fusion of spectral and texture features derived from the UAV remote sensing." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture , Vol. 237 (Part C) , pp. 110758. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2025.110758 | Impact Factor: 8.9 [Link]
• Ji, S., Liu, P., Zhao, S., Dai, M., Han, W., Zhang, Z., Wang, C., Shafiq, F., Qiao, X., Xiao, L., Feng, M., Zhang, M., Yang, W., Song, X (2025). "Under the combined application of selenium and sulfur, sulfur does not interfere with selenite uptake in Tartary buckwheat." Food Chemistry , Vol. 489 , pp. 144895. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144895 | Impact Factor: 9.8 [Link]
• Ahmad, A., Muhammad, S., Shafiq, F., Khalid, S (2025). "Woody perennials as bio-monitors of air pollution around brick kilns in peri-urban ecosystem using pollution tolerance indices." Environmental Research Communications , Vol. 7 , pp. 105010. DOI: DOI 10.1088/2515-7620/ae0b46 | Impact Factor: 2.9 [Link]
• Qasim, S., Gul, S., Buriro, A.H., Shafiq, F., Ismail, T (2024). "Biochar-based organic fertilizers: Influence on yield and concentration of antioxidants in the stigma of saffron and rhizosphere bacterial diversity of slightly saline and non-saline soils." Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences , Vol. 31 , pp. 103922. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103922 | Impact Factor: 4.4 [Link]
• Gao, C., Li, H., Wang, J., Zhang, X., Huang, K., Song, X., Yang, W., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Zhao, Y., Shafiq, F., Wang, C., Qiao, X., Li, F (2024). "Combined use of spectral resampling and machine learning algorithms to estimate soybean leaf chlorophyll." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture , Vol. 218 , pp. 108675. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.108675 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
• Ghafoor, A., Shafiq, F., Anwar, S., Zhang, L., Ashraf, M (2024). "Comparative assessment of pantothenic, aspartic, ascorbic and tartaric acids assisted Pb-phytoextraction by sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)." BioMetals , Vol. 37 , pp. 1471-1486. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s10534-024-00619-9 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., Khan, S (2024). "Editorial: Advances in plant-soil nitrogen management strategies." Frontiers in Plant Science , Vol. 15 , pp. 1380284. DOI: doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1380284 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
• Yang, S., Wang, Z., Ji, C., Hao, Y., Liang, Z., Yan, X., Qiao, X., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Song, X., Zhang, M., Li, G., Shafiq, F., Yang, W., Wang, C (2024). "Efficient prediction of SOC and aggregate OC components by continuous wavelet transform spectra under different feature selection methods." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture , Vol. 217 , pp. 108550. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.108550 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
• Yang, S., Wang, Z., Yang, C., Wang, C., Wang, Z., Yan, X., Qiao, X., Feng, M., Xiao, l., Shafiq, F., Yang, W (2024). "Estimation of generalized soil structure index based on differential spectra of different orders by multivariate assessment." International Soil and Water Conservation Research , Vol. 12 (2) , pp. 313-321. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.iswcr.2023.08.008 | Impact Factor: 7.3 [Link]
• Li, H.Y., Li, R., Tian, X., Chen, L., Wang., H.G., Shafiq, F., Qiao, Z.J., Wang, J.J (2024). "Hyperspectral estimation of foxtail millet (Setaria italica) grain protein contents by using photosynthetic rate parameters under different photoperiods." Applied Ecology and Environmental Research , Vol. 22 (2) , pp. 1667-1682. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/2202_16671682 | Impact Factor: 0.6 [Link]
• Nazir, T., Anwar, S., Mahmood, A., Shafiq*, F (2024). "Nano-zinc oxide foliar application at the tuber initiation stage enhances the starch synthesis and zinc bioaccumulation in potato tubers." International Journal of Applied and Experimental Biology , Vol. 3 (1) , pp. 51-59. DOI: doi.org/10.56612/ijaaeb.v1i1.74 [Link]
• Rasheed, A., Anwar, S., Shafiq, F., Nisa, Z., Khan, S., Ashraf, M (2024). "Physiological and biochemical effects of biochar nanoparticles on spinach exposed to salinity and drought stresses." Environmental Science and Pollution Research , Vol. 31 , pp. 14103 - 14122. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-31953-7 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
• Zhang, X., Hou, X., Su, Y., Yan, X., Qiao, X., Yang, W., Feng, M., Kong, H., Zhang, Z., Shafiq, F., Han, W., Li, G., Chen, P., Wang, C (2023). "Analyzing protein concentration from intact wheat caryopsis using hyperspectral reflectance." Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture , Vol. 10 , pp. 83. DOI: doi.org/10.1186/s40538-023-00456-x | Impact Factor: 6.6 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Iqbal, M., Raza, S.H., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M (2023). "Fullerenol [60] nano‑cages for protection of crops against oxidative stress: A critical review." Journal of Plant Growth Regulation , Vol. 42 , pp. 1267 - 1290. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10629-x | Impact Factor: 4.8 [Link]
• Yan, X., Qiao, X., Yang, S., Feng, M., Song, X., Zhang, M., Xiao, L., Zhang, Z., Shafiq, Yang, W., Wang, C (2023). "Hyperspectral response and monitoring study of soil moisture content based on the optimized spectral index." Soil Science Society of America Journal , Vol. 87 (2) , pp. 216-230. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20500 | Impact Factor: 2.9 [Link]
• Zhang, B., Lv, Y., Li, Y., Li, L., Jia, Y., Feng, M., Wang, C., Song, X., Yang, W., Shafiq, F., Zhang, M (2023). "Inoculation with Rhizophagus intraradices confers drought stress tolerance in oat by improving nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition." Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , Vol. 23 , pp. 2039 - 2052. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42729-023-01160-3 | Impact Factor: 3.9 [Link]
• Khaliq, H., Anwar, S., Shafiq, F., Ashraf, M., Zhang, L., Haider, I., Khan, S (2023). "Interactive effects of soil and foliar‑applied nanobiochar on growth, metabolites, and nutrient composition in Daucus carota." Journal of Plant Growth Regulation , Vol. 42 , pp. 3715–3729. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10832-w | Impact Factor: 4.8 [Link]
• Gao, C., Yan, X., Qiao, X., Wei, K., Zhang, X., Yang, S., Wang, C., Yang, W., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Zhang, M., Zhang, Z., Shafiq, F., Song, X (2023). "Multivariate prediction of soil aggregate-associated organic carbon by simulating satellite sensor bands." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture , Vol. 209 , pp. 107859. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.107859 | Impact Factor: 8.3 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., Bareen, F., Zhang, L., Ashraf, M (2023). "Nano-biochar: Properties and prospects for sustainable agriculture." Land Degradation and Development , Vol. 34 (9) , pp. 2445-2463. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4620 | Impact Factor: 4.7 [Link]
• Xue, N., Anwar, S., Shafiq*, F., Gul-e-Kainat, Ullah, K., Zulqarnain, M., Haider, I., Ashraf, M (2023). "Nanobiochar application in combination with mulching improves metabolites and curd quality traits in cauliflower." Horticulturae , Vol. 9 , pp. 687. DOI: doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9060687 | Impact Factor: 3.1 [Link]
• Matthus, E., Ning, Y., Shafiq, F., Davies, J.M (2023). "Phosphate-deprivation and damage signalling by extracellular ATP." Frontiers in Plant Science , Vol. 13 , pp. 1098146. DOI: doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1098146 | Impact Factor: 5.6 [Link]
• Mehr‑un‑Nisa, Shafiq, F., Anwar, S., Mahmood, A., Iqbal, M., Ullah, K., Zulqarnain, M., Haider, I., Ashraf, M., Zhang, L (2023). "Physiological effects of some engineered nanomaterials on radish (Raphanus sativus L.) intercropped with pea (Pisum sativum L.)." Environmental Science and Pollution Research , Vol. 30 , pp. 78353–78366. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27400-8 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Ahmad, A., Anwar, S., Nisa, M., Iqbal, M., Raza, S.H., Mahmood, A., Ashraf, M. (2023). "Spinel nanocomposite (nMnZnFe2O4) synchronously promotes grain yield and Fe–Zn biofortification in non-aromatic rice." Plant Physiology and Biochemistry , Vol. 201 , pp. 107830. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107830 | Impact Factor: 6.5 [Link]
• Wang, Y., Yang, S., Yan, X., Yang, C., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Song, X., Zhang, M., Shafiq, F., Sun, H., Li, G., Yang, W., Wang, C (2022). "Evaluation of data pre-processing and regression models for precise estimation of soil organic carbon using Vis-NIR spectroscopy." Journal of Soils and Sediments , Vol. 23 , pp. 634-645. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11368-022-03337-2 | Impact Factor: 3.6 [Link]
• Raza, S.H., Shahzadi, A., Iqbal, M., Shafiq*, F., Mahmood, A., Anwar, S., Ashraf, M (2022). "Foliar application of nano‑zinc oxide crystals improved zinc biofortification in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis)." Applied Nanoscience , Vol. 12 , pp. 1803 - 1813. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s13204-022-02455-0 | Impact Factor: 3.869 [Link]
• Wang, J.J., Tian, X., Chen, L., Wang, H.G., Cao, X.N., Qin, H.B., Liu, S.C., Shafiq, F., Qiao, Z.J (2022). "Grain starch estimation using hyperspectral data and its relationship with leaf water contents of broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum L.)." Applied Ecology and Environmental Reseach , Vol. 20 (1) , pp. 431-445. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/2001_431445 | Impact Factor: 0.771 [Link]
• Zhang, X., Sun, H., Qiao, X., Yan, X., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Song, X., Zhang, M., Shafiq, F., Yang, W., Wang, C (2022). "Hyperspectral estimation of canopy chlorophyll of winter wheat by using the optimized vegetation indices." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture , Vol. 193 , pp. 106654. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2021.106654 | Impact Factor: 6.757 [Link]
• Anwar, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Saleem, M., Shafiq, F., Khan, N., Khan, R.A., Farid, G., Ashraf, M (2022). "Integrated hormonal and nutrient management promote fruit retention and quality traits of Citrus reticulata." Journal of Plant Nutrition , Vol. 46 (1) , pp. 83-100. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2022.2064301 | Impact Factor: 2.277 [Link]
• Yang, S., Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Yan, X., Feng, M., Xiao, L., Song, X., Zhang, M., Li, G., Shafiq, F., Yang, W., Wang, C (2022). "Interactive effects of conservation tillage on the aggregate stability and soil organic carbon." Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science , Vol. 185 (4) , pp. 505-512. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.202200044 | Impact Factor: 2.566 [Link]
• Yan, X.B., Wang, Y.X., Zhang, X., Wang, Z.G., Yang, S., Li, Y., Yang, C.B., Feng, M.C., Song, X.Y., Zhang, M.J., Xiao, L.J., Shafiq, F., Yang, W.D., Wang, C (2022). "Performance of pretreatments and multivariate method on the hyperspectral estimation of soil moisture content." Applied Ecology and Environmental Research , Vol. 20 (3) , pp. 2717-2732. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/2003_27172732 | Impact Factor: 0.771 [Link]
• Deng, Y., Zhao, L., Anwar, S., Zhang, L.G., Shafiq, F., Guo, H.X., Qin, L.X., Wang, M.X., Wang, C.Y (2022). "Phosphorus fertigation conferred lodging tolerance and improved grain quality in Chenopodium quinoa via enhanced root proliferation and stalk strength." Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , Vol. 22 , pp. 5099 - 5110. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42729-022-00986-7 | Impact Factor: 3.61 [Link]
• Akram, N.A., Saleem, M.H., Shafiq, H., Naz , H., Farid-ul-Haq, M., Ali, B., Shafiq, F., Iqbal, M., Jaremko, M., Qureshi, K.A 7 (2022). "Phytoextracts as crop biostimulants and natural protective agents - A critical review." Sustainability , Vol. 14 (21) , pp. 14498. DOI: doi.org/10.3390/su142114498 | Impact Factor: 3.9 [Link]
• Khan, Iqbal, M, Raza, S.H., Anwar, S., Ashraf, M., Shafiq*, F (2022). "Tartaric acid soil-amendment increases phytoextraction potential through root to shoot transfer of lead in turnip." Chemosphere , Vol. 296 , pp. 134055. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134055 | Impact Factor: 8.943 [Link]
• Raza, S.H., Shafiq*, F., and Anwar, S (2022). "The influence of salicylic acid foliar spray on the growth, biochemical traits and Cd-uptake in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)." Pakistan Journal of Botany , Vol. 54 (5) , pp. 1707-1713. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2022-5(28) | Impact Factor: 1.101 [Link]
• Akram, N.A., Shafiq, F., Ashraf, M., Iqbal, M., Ahmad, P (2021). "Advances in salt tolerance of some major fiber crops through classical and advanced biotechnological tools: A review." Journal of Plant Growth Regulation , Vol. 40 , pp. 891 - 905. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s00344-020-10158-5 | Impact Factor: 4.196 [Link]
• Khan, S., Anwar, S., Sun, M., Shafiq, F., Khalilzadeh, R., Gao, Z (2021). "Characterizing differences in soil water content and wheat yield in response to tillage and precipitation in the dry, normal, and wet years at the Loess Plateau." International Journal of Plant Production , Vol. 15 , pp. 655 - 668. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42106-021-00161-5 | Impact Factor: 2.017 [Link]
• Anwar, S., Shafiq, F., Nisa, Z., Usman, U., Ashraf, M.Y., Ali, N (2021). "Effect of cadmium stress on seed germination, plant growth and hydrolyzing enzymes activities in mungbean seedlings." Journal of Seed Science , Vol. 43 , pp. e202143042. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1590/ 2317-1545v43256006 | Impact Factor: 1.22 [Link]
• Munir, T., Mahmood, A., Shafiq, F., Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Atif, M., Raza, A., Ahmad, S., Alimgeer, K.S., Abbas, N (2021). "Experimental and theoretical analyses of nano-silver for antibacterial activity based on differential crystal growth temperatures." Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences , Vol. 28 , pp. 7561 - 7566. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.09.058 | Impact Factor: 4.219 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Iqbal, M., Ali, M., Ashraf, M.A (2021). "Fullerenol regulates oxidative stress and tissue ionic homeostasis in spring wheat to improve net-primary productivity under salt-stress." Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety , Vol. 211 , pp. 111901. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.111901 | Impact Factor: 6.291 [Link]
• Jahan, A., Iqbal, M., Shafiq*, F., Malik, A., Javed, M.T (2021). "Influence of foliar glutathione and putrescine on metabolism and mineral status of genetically diverse rapeseed cultivars under hexavalent chromium stress." Environmental Science and Pollution Research , Vol. 28 , pp. 45353 - 45363. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13702-2 | Impact Factor: 4.223 [Link]
• Joyia, F.A., Ashraf, M.Y., Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., Nisa, Z., Khaliq, B., Malik, A (2021). "Phytotoxic effects of varying concentrations of leather tannery effluents on cotton and brinjal." Agricultural Water Management , Vol. 246 , pp. 106707. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106707 | Impact Factor: 4.516 [Link]
• Aslam, S., Ashraf, M.Y., Asi, M.R., Hussain, S., Raza, H.M.F., Rehman, M.A., Anwar, S., Shafiq, F (2021). "Quantification of aflatoxins in different dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) varieties from humid subtropical regions." Journal of Food and Nutrition Research , Vol. 9 (11) , pp. 564-570. DOI: 10.12691/jfnr-9-11-2 | Impact Factor: 1.333 [Link]
• Munir, T., Mahmood, A., Imran, M., Sohail, A., Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Sharif, M., Masood, T., Bajwa, S.Z., Shafiq, F., Latif, S (2021). "Quantitative analysis of glucose by using (PVP and MA) capped silver nanoparticles for biosensing applications." Physica B: Physics of Condensed Matter , Vol. 602 , pp. 412564. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2020.412564 | Impact Factor: 2.436 [Link]
• Jahan, A., Iqbal, M., Shafiq*, F., Malik, A (2021). "Root-zone addition of glutathione and putrescine synergistically regulate GSH–NO metabolism to alleviate Cr (VI) toxicity in rapeseed seedlings." Environmental Technology & Innovation , Vol. 22 , pp. 101469. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101469 | Impact Factor: 5.263 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M.A., Ali, M (2020). "Foliar applied fullerol differentially improves salt tolerance in wheat through ion compartmentalization, osmotic adjustments and regulation of enzymatic antioxidants." Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants , Vol. 26 , pp. 475 - 487. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12298-020-00761-x | Impact Factor: 2.005 [Link]
• Munir, T., Latif, M., Mahmood, A., Malik, A., Shafiq*, F (2020). "Influence of IP-injected ZnO-nanoparticles in Catla catla fish: Hematological and serological profile." Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology , Vol. 393 , pp. 2453 - 2461. DOI: 10.1007/s00210-020-01955-6 | Impact Factor: 2.05 [Link]
• Saleem, M.H., Ali, S., Rehman, M., Hassanuzamman, M., Rizwan, M., Irshad, S., Shafiq, F., Iqbal, M., Alharbi, B.M., Alnusaire, T.S., Qari, S.H (2020). "Jute: A potential candidate for phytoremediation of metals - A review." Plants , Vol. 9 (2) , pp. 258. DOI: doi.org/10.3390/plants9020258 | Impact Factor: 2.762 [Link]
• Khan, I., Iqbal, M., Shafiq*, F. (2019). "Phytomanagement of lead-contaminated soils: critical review of new trends and future prospects." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , Vol. 16 , pp. 6473–6488. DOI: 10.1007/s13762-019-02431-2 | Impact Factor: 2.54 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Iqbal, M., Ali, M., Ashraf, M.A. (2019). "Seed pre-treatment with polyhydroxy fullerene nanoparticles confer salt tolerance in wheat through upregulation of H2O2 neutralizing enzymes and phosphorus uptake." Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , Vol. 19 , pp. 734-742. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42729-019-00073-4 | Impact Factor: 2.156 [Link]
• Munir, T., Mahmood, A., Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Imran, M., Sohail, A., Amin, A., Latif, S., Rasool, H.G., Shafiq, F., Ali, H., Mahmood, K. (2019). "Treatment of breast cancer with capped magnetic-NPs induced hyperthermia therapy." Journal of Molecular Structure , Vol. 1196 , pp. 88-95. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.06.067 | Impact Factor: 2.463 [Link]
• Rasheed, R., Iqbal, M., Ashraf, M.A., Hussain, I., Shafiq, F., Yousaf, A., Zaheer, A (2018). "Glycine betaine counteracts the inhibitory effects of waterlogging on growth, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative defence system, nutrient composition, and fruit quality in tomato." The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology , Vol. 93 (4) , pp. 385-391. DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2017.1373037 | Impact Factor: 0.482 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Raza, S.H., BiBi, A., Khan, I., Iqbal, M (2018). "Influence of proline priming on antioxidative potential and ionic distribution and its relationship with salt tolerance of wheat." Cereal Research Communications , Vol. 46 , pp. 287-300. DOI: 10.1556/0806.46.2018.10 | Impact Factor: 0.708 [Link]
• Akram, N.A., Shafiq, F., Ashraf, M (2018). "Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): A prospective legume crop to offer multiple health benefits under changing climate." Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety , Vol. 17 (5) , pp. 1325-1338. DOI: doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12383 | Impact Factor: 7.02 [Link]
• Akram, N.A., Shafiq, F., Ashraf, M (2017). "Ascorbic acid - A potential oxidant scavenger and its role in plant development and abiotic stress tolerance." Frontiers in Plant Science , Vol. 8 , pp. 613. DOI: doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.00613 | Impact Factor: 4.745 [Link]
• Shafiq*, F., Batool, H., Raza, S.H., Hameed, M (2015). "Effect of potassium nitrate seed priming on allometry of drought-stressed cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)." Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology , Vol. 18 (3) , pp. 195 - 204. DOI: 10.1007/s12892-015-0035-7 [Link]
• Raza, S.H., Ahmad, M.B., Ashraf, M.A., Shafiq*, F. (2014). "Time-course changes in growth and biochemical indices of mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes under salinity." Brazilian Journal of Botany , Vol. 37 (4) , pp. 429 - 439. DOI: 10.1007/s40415-014-0096-8 | Impact Factor: 1.385 [Link]
• Raza, S.H., Shafiq, F. (2013). "Exploring the role of salicylic acid to attenuate cadmium accumulation in radish (Raphanus sativus)." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology , Vol. 15 , pp. 547‒552. DOI: doi:12–1434/2013/15–3–547–552 | Impact Factor: 0.94 [Link]
• Raza, S.H., Shafiq, F., Tahir, M (2013). "Screening of cadmium tolerance in sugarcane using antioxidative enzymes as a selection criteria." Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences , Vol. 11 (1) , pp. 8-13. [Link]
• Raza, S.H., Shafiq, F., Chaudhary, M., Khan, I. (2013). "Seed invigoration with water, ascorbic and salicylic Acid stimulates development and biochemical characters of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) under normal and saline conditions." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology , Vol. 15 , pp. 486‒492. DOI: 12–1433/2013/15–3–486–492 | Impact Factor: 0.94 [Link]

Books (Complete)

• Khan, S., Anwar, S., Shafiq, F (Eds.) (2024). Advances in Plant-Soil Nitrogen Management Strategies "Frontiers Media SA" , ISBN: 9782832544969 [Link]

Book Chapters

• Shafiq, F., Kashaf, Yaseen, W., Afzal, A., Aiman, Ifrah, Ashraf, M., (2026). Micronutrient nano-fertilizers: Improving crop growth, mineral nutrition and stress resilience , Chapter #23. In Handbook of Ecomaterials , 2 ed. (pp.395-413). Leticia Myriam Torres-Martínez, Oxana Vasilievna Kharissova , Boris Ildusovich Kharisov Springer Nature. ISBN: 9783319482811
• Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., Awan, U.F., Yaqoob, Z., Mehfooz, S., Ishfaq, M., Ali, A., Fatima, A., Ali, R., Azhar, A., Mukhtar, I., Sheikh, M., Ashraf, M. (2025). Biofortification of crops and vegetables to achieve food nutritional security , Chapter #23. In Crop Biofortification: Biotechnological Approaches for Achieving Nutritional Security Under Changing Climate , 1 ed. (pp.395-413). Shah, A.N., Faiz, S., Aslam, M., Iqbal, J., Qayyum, A Wiley Interscience. ISBN: 9781394273249
• Iqbal, M., Shafiq*, F., Anwar, S., Akram, N.A., Ashraf, M.A., Raza, S.H., Ali, N., Ashraf, M (2023). Selenium and nano-selenium mediated heat stress tolerance in plants , Chapter #8. In Selenium and Nano-Selenium in Environmental Stress Management and Crop Quality Improvement , 1 ed. (pp.149-171). Hossain, M.A., Ahammed, G.J., Kolbert, Z., El-Ramady, H., Islam, T., Schiavon, M Springer. ISBN: 9783031070631
• Raza, S.H., Shafiq*, F., Parveen, A., Iqbal, M. (2022). Potential of organic fertilizers for vegetable production: An eco-agronomic perspective , Chapter #19. In Introduction and Application of Organic of Fertilizers as Protectors of Our Environment , 1 ed. (pp.436-453). Munir Ozturk, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Bengu Turkyilmaz Unal, Muhammad Ashraf Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN: 9781527580985
• Munir, T., Mahmood, A., Imran, M., Kashif, M., Sohail, A., Yaqoob, Z., Manzoor, A., Shafiq, F (2020). Experimental Techniques for Layered Materials , Chapter #12. In Layered 2D Advanced Materials and Their Allied Applications , 1 ed. (pp.283-301). Inamuddin, Boddula, R., Ahamed, R.I., Asiri, A.M., Wiley (Scrivener Publishing LLC). ISBN: 9781119654964
• Shafiq, F., Akram, N.A., Mahmood, A., Ahmad, A., Ashraf, M., Iqbal, M., Raza, S.H. (2020). Glycogen-based bionanocomposites , Chapter #11. In Bionanocomposites: Green Synthesis and Applications , 1 ed. (pp.259-265). Zia, K.M., Jabeen, F., Anjum, M.N., Ikram, S Elsevier. ISBN: 9780128167519
• Raza, S.H., Shafiq*, F., Rashid, U., Ibrahim, M., Adrees, M (2015). Remediation of Cd-contaminated soils: Perspectives and advancements , Chapter #20. In Soil Remediation and Plants , 1 ed. (pp.571-597). Hakeem, K.R., Sabir, M., Öztürk, M., Mermut, A.R Elsevier. ISBN: 9780127999371

Conference Papers

• International Conference on "Eco-Smart Agriculture Harnessing Stress Resilient Plants for Food Security and Beyond" (2026), Karachi, Pakistan. , Paper: "Agricultural Use of Nanomaterials (Invited Lecture)"
• Recent Approaches in Plant Science (2025), Lahore, Pakistan. , Paper: "Exogenous nano-zinc sulfide mitigate cadmium stress in maize (Zea mays L.)"
• 18th Iranian National and the 4th International Crop Congress (2024), Mashhad, Iran. , Paper: "Use of foliar nano-biochar on growth and physiology of brinjal: Sustainable approach to enhance productivity and quality"
• 9th International and 18th National Conference of Plant Scientists (INCPS): Capitalizing Plant Diversity for Ensuring Food Security (2024), Multan, Pakistan. , Paper: "Nano-enabled strategies in agriculture: Enhancing plant growth, mineral nutrition and stress resilience"
• Recent Approaches in Plant Science (2023), Lahore, Pakistan. , Paper: "Agricultural use of functionalized nanomaterials to boost crop production and mineral nutrition: A two-way approach"
• Water Saving and Plant Production Strategies (2019), Faisalabad, Pakistan. , Paper: "Fullerol priming improves H2O2 scavenging and phosphorus uptake to induce salt tolerance in wheat"

Projects

Awards/Achievements

• Research Honorarium (2026), Government College University Lahore. Research Honorarium
• Research Honorarium (2025), Government College University Lahore. Research Honorarium
• Research Honorarium (2024), Government College University Lahore. Research Honorarium
• Research and Productivity Award (2023), University of Lahore. Research and Productivity Award (Category A)
• HEC Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (2022), HEC Pakistan. HEC Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
• Research and Productivity Award (2022), University of Lahore. Research and Productivity Award (Category A)
• Gold Medal (2012), Government College University Faisalabad. M.Sc. Botany (Gold Medal; Session 2009-2011)