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Prof. Dr. Zaheer ud Din Khan

Distinguished Professor
Research Interests: Plant Systematics, Plant Anatomy, Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacology
Office Location: Department of Botany, GC University Lahore
Contact Number: 0333-4202522

Biography

Prof. Dr. Zaheer ud din Khan is a distinguished professor at GC University Lahore, specializing in Plant Systematics, Plant Anatomy, Phytochemistry, and Ethnobotany. He's been associated with the Department of Botany since 1977 and has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students. His research focuses on exploring local flora for ethnopharmacological potential, with over 150 publications and 2079 citations.

Journal Papers

  • Akhtar, M., Z. Khan, A. Razaq, M.U.F. Awan and M. Waheed. (2026). "DNA Barcode-Based Identification and Phylogenetic Resolution of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. and A. venustum D. Don from Swat, Pakistan.." Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS) , Vol. 36 (4) , pp. 1-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2026.4.0098 | Impact Factor: 0.6 [Link]
  • Akhtar, M., Z. Khan and M. Ashraf. (2026). "Genetic diversity and DNA barcoding of Pteridaceae ferns of Hindukush-Himalayan region: Swat valley, Pakistan.." Pakistan Journal of Botany , Vol. 58 (12) , pp. 1-10. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2026-12(7) | Impact Factor: 1.1 [Link]
  • Abbas, W., M. Luqman, M. Naveed, A. Ahsan, A. Hasnain, M. Shoib, R. Gulzar, Z. Khan and M.U.F.Awan. (2026). "Phylogenetic insights in Trapa natans L.: evaluating ITS2 as a molecular marker.." Pakistan Journal of Botany , Vol. 58 (11) , pp. 1-8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2026-11(10) | Impact Factor: 1.1 [Link]
  • Ahsan, A., U. Hanif, Z. Khan, M. Bilal, T. Shahzad, M.U. Haral, W. Abbas, R. Gulzar, A. Ahmad, A. Riaz, F. Nazar, S. Rafiq, M. Sohaib, A. Hasnain, N. Iqbal and M.U.F. Awan. (2026). "The Green Gold: Algae's Economic Role in Climate-smart Technologies, Smart Farming and the Blue Revolution, a systematic review (2000–2025).." International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , Vol. 23 (3) , pp. 503-518.

Book Chapters

  • Khan, A., M. Jawad, S. Ali, A. Ali, Z. kahn, W. Murad and M.B. Baig (2025). Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Food Security in khyber Pakhtun Khwa: Challenges vulnerabilities and strategies for sustainable development , Chapter #4. In Food systems and biodiversity in the context of environmental and climate risks . Behnassi, M., M.B. Baig, H. Gupta, R. Sabbahi, G.N. Gill and M. Habiba Springer NAture. ISBN: 9783031891663
  • El-Ghani, M.M., F.Z. Filimben, Z. Khan, M.B.Baig and A. A. Al lshaikh (2025). Plant diversity and habitat composition of Alula oasis: insights from North West Saudi Arabia , Chapter #17. In Food systems and biodiversity in the context of environmental and climate risks , 1 ed. . Behnassi, M., M.B. Baig, H. Gupta, R. Sabbahi, G.N. Gill and M. Habiba Springer NAture. ISBN: 9783031891663

Projects

Title Role Funded by Amount Year Status
Drought reconstruction of Gilgat and Hunza Valleys using tree rings Co-Principal Investigator HEC Pakistan 2279414.00 2013 Completed
Ethnofloristic study of subtropical zone of District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Principal Investigator HEC Pakistan 2893678.00 2013 Completed
Ethnofloristic study of subtropical zone of District Kotli, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Principal Investigator HEC Pakistan 2893678.00 2013 Completed
Conservation Status of Flora of Punjab: environmental Implications and Plant red Data List for Punjab Principal Investigator HEC Pakistan 1117901.00 2012 Completed
Plant Inventory and phytoecology of Terbella Dam and its adjoining areas Principal Investigator World bank & WAPDA Tarbella Dam 4th Extension Project EIA Study 120000.00 2011 Completed
vegetation analysis of Kathar game reserve DistrictRrawalpindi/ Islambad Principal Investigator WWF-Pakistan 50000.00 2011 Completed
Biodiversity cum recreational Park Rejuvination of kasur Garden Principal Investigator EPD Punjab and City District Government Kasur 500000.00 2009 Completed
Extraction of essential oil from fragrant/aromatic plants Principal Investigator Punjab Small Industries Cooperation Govt. Punjab Feasibility Study 300000.00 2009 Completed
Preservation and enhancement of Biodiversity through Botanical Garden GC University Lahore Principal Investigator Environment Protection Department Punjab Lahore 15000000.00 2009 Completed

Thesis/Research Supervisions

  • Ayesha Saddiqa (2026), BS. Thesis: "PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES OF ERYTHRINA SUBEROSA ROXB. AND MANILKARA HEXANDRA" (Completed)
  • Ramisha Sohail (2026), BS. Thesis: "Pharmacognostic studies of Handroanthus heptaphyllus (Vell).Mattos and Lagerstroemia tomentosa C.Presl" (Completed)
  • Muhammad Waheed (2024), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Comparative analysis of phytodiversity and ethnobotanical evaluation across ecogeographical boundaries of District Khushab, Punjab Pakistan" (In Progress)
  • Arfa Saeed (2023), BS. Thesis: "Histological studies of Millettia ovalifolia (L.) Kurz., Anogeissus pendula (L.) Edgew. And Cotoneaster bacillaris (L.) Wall.ex. Lindl. from Lahore Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Fiza Farooq (2023), BS. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological potential in terms of the phytochemistry, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the two local trees, Anogeissus pendula (L.) Edgew and Cotoneaster bacillaris (L.) Wall. ex. Lindl. From Botanical Garden GCU Lahore" (Completed)
  • Sana Yousaf (2023), BS. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies on the flora of Sharaqpur Sharif, Sheikhpura." (Completed)
  • Shanza Hassan (2023), BS. Thesis: "A contribution to the Taxonomic studies on the Flora of Lahore Cantonment." (Completed)
  • Ayesha Mushtaq (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Appraisal on some ethnopharmacological potential of two locally found Sedges Cyprus Exaltatus Retz and Scirpus Maritimus L. from District Lahore" (Completed)
  • M. Burhan Farooq (2022), Master. Thesis: "Investigation of some ethnopharmacological potentialities of pyracantha coccinea M.Roem of family rosaceae" (Completed)
  • MAH RUKH QAMAR KHAN (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "AN ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACH TO EXPLORE THE NUTRACEUTICAL POTENTIAL OF TWO ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, MONSTERA DELICIOSA LIEBM. AND EPIPREMNUM PINNATUM (L.) ENGL" (Completed)
  • Memona Akram (2022), Master. Thesis: "Exploration of Ethnopharmacological Potential of Two Grasses Succulents, Opuntia Elata Link and Otto Ex Salm-Dyck and Opuntia vulgaris mill." (Completed)
  • Mian Shehzada Zia Ahmed (2022), Ph.D.. Thesis: "An Appraisal of ethnophamcological potential of three local species of sedges (Cyperus difformis, C. esculentus and C. iria" (In Progress)
  • Syeda Fassah Shujat (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Exploration of Ethnopharmacological Potential of Two Grasses Bothriochloa pertusa (L.) A. Camus and Poa annua L. from Lahore" (Completed)
  • Areeba Akbar (2021), Master. Thesis: "Appraisal of the ethnnopharmacological potential of two road side avenue tree, Bischofia javanica Blume And Euphorbia cyathophora Murr." (Completed)
  • Muhammad Akhtar (2021), Ph.D.. Thesis: "DNA barcode based taxonomic reaffirmation of Pteridophytes of Swat Valley Pakistan" (In Progress)
  • Raana Mehmood (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Pharmacognostic and Ethnopharmacological studies on two important plant condiments, Curry patta and Green cardamom" (Completed)
  • Taha Arooj (2021), Ph.D.. Thesis: "investigation of ethnopharmacological potential of some ferns from Malam Jabba Swat valley, KP Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Mahrukh Qamar (2020), Master. Thesis: "Pharmacognostic studies and skin irritation potential of an ethnobotanically important condiment, Kasuri-methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)" (Completed)
  • MahRukh Qamar Khan (2020), Master. Thesis: "PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES AND SKIN IRRITATION POTENTIAL OF AN ETHNOBOTANICALLY IMPORTANT CONDIMENT, KASURI METHI (TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM L." (Completed)
  • Mohammad Ishfaq (2020), BS. Thesis: "Dendrochronological potential of Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst of tehsil Layyah, Punjab." (Completed)
  • Sadaf Mehfooz (2020), BS. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies on the flora of tehsil Burnala, District Bhimber, AJK." (Completed)
  • Zonarah Arif (2020), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of a common rice grass weed, Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees." (Completed)
  • Aleena Arshad (2019), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Exploration of antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic properties of Hibiscus tiliaceus L. and H. rosa-sinensis L." (Completed)
  • Mobina Ulfat (2019), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Determination of Salt Tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.), physiological , biochemical and molecular approaches" (Completed)
  • Sehar Mubeen (2019), BS. Thesis: "Cytomorphological and dermatological studies of two narcotic plants, Nicotiana tabacum L. and N. plumbaginifolia Viv." (Completed)
  • Sehrish Shahab (2019), BS. Thesis: "Exploration of Ethnopharmacological potential of an ethnobotanically important plant, Cannabis sativa L." (Completed)
  • Sumbal Guknaz (2019), BS. Thesis: "Cytomorphological and dermatological studies of two narcotic plants, Cannabis sativa L. and Datura alba Rumphius ex Nees." (Completed)
  • Waqar Mehmood (2019), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of Ethnopharmacological potential of the bark of three local fruit plants, Punica granatum L., Psidium guajava L. and Zizyphus jujuba Mill." (Completed)
  • Atta Ullah (2018), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Taxonomic studies of bryophytes and pteridophytes of District Swat, Khyber PakhtunKhwa Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Mahnoor Ahmad Khan (2018), BS. Thesis: "“An Investigation into the Antimicrobial Activity of some Cultivars of Mango, (Mangifera indica L.) from Shujabad, Punjab." (Completed)
  • Mahrukh Shahid (2018), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Cordia myxa L., C. dichotoma former and C. rothii Roem & Schult of Family Boraginaceae." (Completed)
  • Raana Mehmood (2018), BS. Thesis: "An appraisal of the antioxidant activity of Antigonon leptopus from Lahore" (Completed)
  • Zaib un Nisa (2018), Ph.D.. Thesis: "A contribution to the DNA Barcode based identification of Flora of Lahore Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Ahmad Ali (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Ethnoecological studies of herbaceous flora of Sahiwal divison, Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Anum Fateullah (2017), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Exploration of Ethnopharmacological activities of Tabebuia aurea (Silver Manso) Benth. & Hook. Ex.S. Moore of Family Bignoniaceae and Terminalia mantaly H. Perier of Family Combretaceae." (Completed)
  • Anum Mushtaq (2017), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of some Ethnopharmacological properties of Pentanema vestita Ling of family Asterraceae and Euryale ferox Salisb. of family Nymphaceae." (Completed)
  • Huma Naz (2017), BS. Thesis: "The exploration of antimicrobial activity of an ethnobotanically important plant Callistemon lanceolatus R. Br. Of family Myrtaceae." (Completed)
  • Maidah Ilyas (2017), BS. Thesis: "An investigation into the antimicrobial activity of Cissus carnosa (L.) Lamk. Of family Vitaceae." (Completed)
  • Marium Raheel (2017), BS. Thesis: "The study of antimicrobial activity of Brachichyton populneus R. Br. Of family Malvaceae." (Completed)
  • Mehak Fatima (2017), BS. Thesis: "An appraisal of antimicrobial activity of Setoria verticillate (L.) P. Beauw. Of family Poaceae." (Completed)
  • Muqaddas Mushtaq (2017), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "A Contribution to the Ecological Studies on weeds of Wheat and Rice of Tehsil Zafarwal, District Narowal." (Completed)
  • Raima Tariq (2017), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of Ethnopharmacological Potential of Urena lobate L. of family Malvaceae and Cleome viscosa L. of family Capparidaceae." (Completed)
  • Rizwana Rafique (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological studies of Jasminum sambac (l.) Aiton, Olea eurpea L. and O. ferruginea Royle" (Completed)
  • Saad Ullah (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "DNA Barcoding of the ethnobotanically important plants of District Dera Ghazi Khan" (Completed)
  • Sohaib Muhammad (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Impact of local climate change on plant biodiversity of Murree Hills" (Completed)
  • Sundas Iltaf (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "EthK. nophamcologival studies of Mansoa alliatea (lam.) A. h. Gentry, Tecomaria capensis (Thunb.) Spach and Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex H.B. & K." (Completed)
  • Umar Hafeez (2017), BS. Thesis: "Taxonomic study of Flora of Rawalakot, AJK." (Completed)
  • Iqra Sarwar (2016), BS. Thesis: "Study of antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of Ehretia serrata Roxb. of family Boraginaceae." (Completed)
  • Masooma Syed (2016), BS. Thesis: "An appraisal of the antioxidant activity of Hibiscus tiliaceus L. of family Malvaceae" (Completed)
  • Muhammad Azhar Sultan (2016), BS. Thesis: "An investigation into the antioxidant activity of some cultivars of Mango, Mangifera indica L. from Shujabad, Punjab." (Completed)
  • Muniba Shafique (2016), BS. Thesis: "Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of crude extracts of Dicliptera bupleuroides Nees of Family Acanthaceae." (Completed)
  • Noor-ul-Huda (2016), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial activity of Colebrooka oppositifolia Sm. Of family Lamiaceae." (Completed)
  • Raana Mehmood (2016), BS. Thesis: "An appraisal of the antioxidant activity of Antigen leptopus Hook. & Arn. from Lahore." (Completed)
  • Rizwana Hamid (2016), Master. Thesis: "Taxonomic study of the Flora of Tehsil Shakargarh district Narowal Punjab Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Rizwana Hamid (2016), Master. Thesis: "Taxonomic study of the Flora of Tehsil Shakargarh, District Narowal" (Completed)
  • Saba Khan (2016), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Exploration of some Ethnopharmacological abilities of Impatiens edgeworthii Hook. F. and Ehretia serrata Roxb." (Completed)
  • Sara Taskeen (2016), BS. Thesis: "Exploration of antimicrobial activity of Impatiens edgeworthii Hooks. F. of family Balsaminaceae." (Completed)
  • Sumara Baqir (2016), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Exploration of some ethnopharmacological abilities of three local viz., Terminalia chebula Retz., Terminalia arjuna Wight & Arn. and Terminalia belerica (Gaertin). Roxb. of family Combretaceae." (Completed)
  • Sumbal Imran (2016), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of some Ethnopharmacological properties of two local trees, Magnolia grandiflora Linn. and Gleditsia triacanthos Linn." (Completed)
  • Ariba Shah (2015), BS. Thesis: "Exploration of some ethnopharmacological activities of Quisqualis indica." (Completed)
  • Faiza Sadiq (2015), BS. Thesis: "Microbiological transformation of Penicillin N to detoxify cephalosporin C by Penicillium expansum." (Completed)
  • Fakhra Almas (2015), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of some ethnopharmacological activities of Zephyranthes aggersiane Urb. of family Amaryllidaceae." (Completed)
  • Farah Boota (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activity of Eupohorbia prostrata Ait. And Phyllanthus urinaria L." (Completed)
  • Sadaf Rasheed (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological investigation of Verbena tenuisecta Briq. and Polygonum plebejum R. Br." (Completed)
  • Sadir Ayyub (2015), BS. Thesis: "Exploration of some ethnopharmacological activities of Jacaranda mimosifiloa D. Don of family Bignoniaceae." (Completed)
  • Saleha Farooq (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of Antimicrobial, antioxidant activities of Chenopodium ambroides L. and Sahola imbricate Forssk." (Completed)
  • Samdah Qayyum (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Andrachne cordifilia (Wll. Ex. Decne.) Muell and Fluegge virosa (Roxb. Ex. Willd.) Voigt." (Completed)
  • Shanzay Saleem (2015), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of some ethnopharmacological features of plant Farsetia jacquemontii Hook. F. & Thoms of family Brassicaceae." (Completed)
  • Surraya Mushtaq (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological studies of Abutilon fruiticossum Gill. & Perr. And Ipomea carica (L.) Sweet" (Completed)
  • Annam Zikrea (2014), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Antimicrobial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activites of crude extracts of two ethnobotanically important plants of family Aizoacea: Trianthema portulacastrum L. and Zaleya pentandara (L.) C. Jeffery." (Completed)
  • Bushra Seerat (2014), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Antimicrobial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activity of Echhornia crassipes Solms and Pistia stratiotes L." (Completed)
  • Muhammad Waheed (2014), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activity of Firmiana simplex and Dombeya mastersii of family Sterculiaceae." (Completed)
  • Nasira Mumtaz (2014), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of crude extracts of different parts of Rhazya stricta Decne." (Completed)
  • Nazuk Anees (2014), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anthelmintic activities of Monstera deliciosa Liebm, Syzygium podophyllum Schott. and Scindapsus aureus (Linden & Andre) Engl." (Completed)
  • Saba Ijaz (2014), BS. Thesis: "Study of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of crude extracts of different parts of Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Shult." (Completed)
  • Summiya Faisal (2014), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of different parts of an ethnobotanically important plant, Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch." (Completed)
  • Andleeb Anwar Sardar (2013), Ph.D.. Thesis: "A contribution to the morphology, ultra structure and ethnopharmacological studies of the wetland pollen flora of the Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Arifa Zareen (2013), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Ethnoecological studies of wild Flora of central Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Farrah Jabeen (2013), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological Analysis of Heterophragma adenophyllum, Vallaris solanacea and Cirsium arvense." (Completed)
  • Hira Tayyaba Tanvir (2013), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological studies of three local plants Gamliana arborea, Callicarpa macrophylla and Atriplex lasiantha" (Completed)
  • Madiha Majeed (2013), BS. Thesis: "Studies on the skin irritant effects of the crude extracts of Calotropis procera (Ait.) Ait." (Completed)
  • Madiha Nazir (2013), BS. Thesis: "Studies on the skin irritant effects of the crude extracts of Ricinus communis L." (Completed)
  • Muhammad Ajaib (2013), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological studies of flora of Kotli, Azad janmmu and Kashmir" (Completed)
  • Sadaf Rasheed (2013), BS. Thesis: "Studies on the skin irritant effects of the crude extracts of Euphorbia prostrata Ait." (Completed)
  • Sumbal Imran (2013), BS. Thesis: "Studies on the skin irritant effects of the crude extracts of Nerium oleander L." (Completed)
  • Anis Shah (2012), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Phytosociological and Ethobotanical studies of Miani Sahib Graveyard, Lahore." (Completed)
  • Anum Musaddiq (2012), BS. Thesis: "Investigation pf antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of Melilotus indica (Linn.) All., Fl. Pedem and Roripa montana (Wall. Ex Hook. F. & T. And.) Small." (Completed)
  • Muhammad Ferhan (2012), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Preservation and enhancement of plant diversity through setting up of a Botanic Garden at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Adhi Kot Tehsil Noor Parthal." (Completed)
  • Qura-tul-ain Ahsan (2012), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of antimocrobiall and antioxidant effects of Citrus medica var. acida Brandis and Averrhoa carambola L." (Completed)
  • Sameen Fatima (2012), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of the crude extracts of Cyprum difformis L. and Desmostachya bipinnata L." (Completed)
  • Sana Chaudhary (2012), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of ethnopharmacological potential of three ornamental plants from Punjab, Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Sara Tahir (2012), BS. Thesis: "Investigation of bark extracts of Pongamia pinnata (Linn.) Piere, Acacia nilotica (Linn.) Delile, Cassia fistula L., Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. Ex. DC.) Wight & Arn. and Crataeva religiosa Hook and Frost." (Completed)
  • Hafiz Muhammad Ahsan Ali (2011), BS. Thesis: "Urban Flora of Tehsil Taxilla District Rawalpindi." (Completed)
  • Khizra Arshad (2011), BS. Thesis: "Appraisal of Antimicrobial & Antioxodiant Activities of Opuntia monocantha L. and Euphorbia injens L. of Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Maria Nasr (2011), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological effects of some locally found medicinal herbs." (Completed)
  • Mina Sakhawat (2011), BS. Thesis: "Ecological study of weed flora of some Wheat and Potato Fields." (Completed)
  • Sadaf Rafique (2011), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of the Traditional Botanical Knowledge and Plant Resource Use among the Nomad Pastoralists of Cholistan" (Completed)
  • Sahar Khalid (2011), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Vegetation Analyssi of Kathar Game Reserve, Islamabad." (Completed)
  • Shafaq Amir Chaudhry (2011), BS. Thesis: "Appraisal of Antimicrobial & Antioxidant activities of Sanseviria trifasiata and S. cylindrica" (Completed)
  • Syeda Mariam Ashfaq Naqvi (2011), BS. Thesis: "Evaluation of microstructure of fibers in some macerated plant material and commercially available paper." (Completed)
  • Arusa Aftab (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological characteristics of Centella asiatica L., Buxus papillosa C.K. Schneid, Rhynchosia pseudo-cajan Camb., and Ficus palmata Forsk. found in Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Atta Ullah (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "A Contribution to the Ethnomedicinal Studies on the Flora of DirKohistan, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Fareeha Naseer Butt (2010), BS. Thesis: "α – amylase Production by Bacillus sp. using solid state fermentation." (Completed)
  • Farrah Mahmood (2010), BS. Thesis: "Taxonomic studies of the algae of District Bhakar." (Completed)
  • Farzana Muhammad Ali (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnofloristic Studies of District Nankana Sahib, Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Ferhat Mahmood (2010), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological studies on the essential oils of some of the plants of family Rutaceae of Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Ferhat Mahmood (2010), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological studies on the essential oils of some of the plants of family Rutaceae of Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Khizar Hayat (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Some Ethnobotanical and Ecological studies of Head Sulemanki area, District Okara, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Madeeha Azeem (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological effects of Albizzia lebbeck Benth., Sagretia thea (Osbeck) M.C. Johanston var. brandrethiana (Aitch.) Qaiser and Nazim, Duhaldea cuspidata (Wall ex. DC.) Anderb. and Vernonia elaegnifolia DC. found in Punjab, Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Mehwish Saeed (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Some Phytosociological Studies of Chasmophytes and Ediphytes of Lahore city" (Completed)
  • Mina Ilyas (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Immobilization of Bacterial Protease and its Potential Applications." (Completed)
  • Nadeem Ullah (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Dendrochronology of Taxus wallichiana Zucc. from Murree Hills, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Saba Neelam (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological characteristics of Galium aparine L., Veronica agrestis L., Geranium rotundifolium L., and Reinwardtia indica Dum. found in Punjab, Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Shabnum Humayoun (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnopharmacological effects of Ruscus hypophyllum L., Cotula anthemoides L., Pyrus pashia Bush. Ham. Ex. D. Don., and Melhania futteyporensis Munro ex. Masters found in Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Shazia Kanwal (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of Pharmacological features of some ethnobotanically important trees of Punjab, Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Sirat Fatima (2010), BS. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies of District Bhakar." (Completed)
  • Tasveer Zahra Bokhari (2010), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Study of Pine tree rings for investigating past disturbances and some aspects of forest ecology in Azad jammu and Kashmir" (Completed)
  • Zaib-un-Nisa (2010), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Zaib-un-Nisa" (Completed)
  • Joinda Qayyum (2009), BS. Thesis: "Morphological and anatomical studies of some aquatic plants of Lahore and Adjoining areas." (Completed)
  • Mohammad Adnan (2009), BS. Thesis: "Taxonomic study of fresh water algae of Tehsil Shakargarh and adjoining areas." (Completed)
  • Nourin Riaz (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "A contribution to the Taxonomic studies on the Algal Flora of Punjab" (Completed)
  • Saad-ullah (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Preliminary screening of some ethnobotanically important plants for their termicidal activity at Changa Manga Plantation, Pakistan." (Completed)
  • Shahzad Naveed (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Effects of Glycineretaine and Cytokinin of the Metabolic Attributes of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Water Stress" (Completed)
  • Sidra Ahmad (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Trace Elements accumulation in some vegetables fed with different types of fertilizers and water" (Completed)
  • Sobia Ashraf (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Effects of Hexavalent Chromium on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Shafaq 2006, Productivity and Some Ecophysiological Attributes" (Completed)
  • Sohaib Mohammad (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Impact of Automobile exhausts on road side plantations of Lahore city" (Completed)
  • Sundas Iltaf (2009), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "A contribution to the Fern Flora of Punjab, Northern areas and Azad-Jammu and Kashmir" (Completed)
  • Ahmad Ali (2008), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical Studies of Sahiwal division, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Amina (2008), Master. Thesis: "Effect of Tanneries waste water on the growth of Okra." (Completed)
  • Aroosa (2008), Master. Thesis: "Biological activities of the crude extracts of an ethnobotanically important plant, Tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum L.," (Completed)
  • Asifa (2008), Master. Thesis: "Effect of sugar Mill effluents on the growth of Sun-flower" (Completed)
  • Nahdia Rizvi (2008), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Determination of Pesticide residues in Fruits, vegetable from Bahawalpure Market (Pakistan)" (Completed)
  • Sadia (2008), Master. Thesis: "Biological activities of the crude extracts of an ethnobotanically important plant, Karari / Lehli, Convolvulus arvensis Linn.," (Completed)
  • Saima (2008), Master. Thesis: "Biological activities of the crude extracts of an ethnobotanically important plant, Bichhu Booti, Urtica dioca Linn.," (Completed)
  • Samina (2008), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Detection of Pesticide residues in some vegetables and Fruits from Gujranwala Market (Pakistan) and their environmental impacts" (Completed)
  • Shahida Naseer (2008), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Analysis of Pesticide residues in some vegetable and Fruits from Toba Tek Singh Market (Pakistan) and their environmental implications" (Completed)
  • Sohail Sheikh (2008), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies of the traditional medicinal plants of Lahore city, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Ayesha Munir (2007), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Characteristics and Habitat of Non-native Plant Species in the City of Lahore" (Completed)
  • M. Rashid (2007), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ecological and Ethnobotanical Studies of Grasses and Sedges in Lahore District." (Completed)
  • Manzoor Malik (2007), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Some ethnobotanical and ecological studies on weeds of wheat in upper indus plains" (Completed)
  • Mohammad Ajaib (2007), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies of Flora of district Kotli, Azad Jummu and Kashmir" (Completed)
  • Muhammad Usman (2007), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "An Investigation into the Ethnobotanic value of Moringa oleifera Lamk. in Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Saba Khan (2007), Master. Thesis: "Antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts of ethnobotanically important plants, Pakhra, Tribulus terrestris Linn. and hermal, Peganum harmala Linn." (Completed)
  • Sidra (2007), Master. Thesis: "Antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts of ethnobotanically important ferns, Adiantum capillus- veneris Linn. and Pteris vittata Linn." (Completed)
  • Uzma Hanif (2007), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ecological and Ethnobotanical Studies of Asteraceae and Chenopodiaceae in Lahore District." (Completed)
  • Fakhira Aslam (2006), Master. Thesis: "Antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts of Opuntia dillenii Haw." (Completed)
  • Farheen Mustafa (2006), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Effect of crude extracts of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) on fruit borer ( Leucinodes orbonalis Guen. ) Of Brinjal ( Solanum melangena Linn.)" (Completed)
  • Khushal khan Khattak (2006), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies of the Flora of Taxilla." (Completed)
  • Mehwish Nawaz (2006), Master. Thesis: "Antimicrobial Activity of the crude extracts of Crassula ovata Linn." (Completed)
  • Sara Abbas (2006), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Effect of crude extracts of Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) On white fly (Bemisia tabici Genn.) on Okra (Abelmoscus esculentus Linn.)" (Completed)
  • Umme Kalsoom (2006), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Diversity in Anomalous secondary growth as an adaptation to Xerophytic habitat" (Completed)
  • Ayesha Munir (2005), Master. Thesis: "Antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts of Galium aparine Linn." (Completed)
  • Ghazala Malik (2005), Master. Thesis: "Re-designing of Loggia mount landscape in Government College University Lahore" (Completed)
  • Hassan Sher (2005), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Population Ecology of some medicinal plants of Malam Jabba Swat Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Shahzada Zia Ahmed (2005), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts of Butea monosperma O.Ktz., an ethnomedicinally important plant" (Completed)
  • Zaman Sher (2005), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical Studies of Chaghar Zai valley,Distt.Buner (NWFP)" (Completed)
  • Andleeb Anwar (2004), Master. Thesis: "Contribution to the taxonomic study of flora of Shakargarh." (Completed)
  • Asma Masood (2004), Master. Thesis: "Antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts of Parthenium hysterophorous Linn" (Completed)
  • Mehreen Ashiq (2004), Master. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies of the plants of Distt. Jehlem." (Completed)
  • Hina Iqbal (2003), Master. Thesis: "Studies on Ethnobotany of important medicinal plants of Pind Dadan Khan Salt Range." (Completed)
  • Irshad Ullah (2003), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical Studies of Some Important Medicinal Plants of Gujranwala District" (Completed)
  • Roohina Munir. (2003), Master. Thesis: "Ethnobotanical studies of some important medicinal plants of District. Pakpattan." (Completed)
  • Nabeela Anjum (2002), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Antimicrobial Activity of Crude Extracts of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. of family Convolvulaceae" (Completed)
  • Shumaila Riaz (2002), Master. Thesis: "Revision of the Flora of Government College, Lahore. Part-II." (Completed)
  • Maiedah Tasneem. (2001), Master. Thesis: "Biological Activity of the Crude Extracts of Various Parts of Chukrasia tabularis. Adr.Juss." (Completed)
  • Noor Kamal Khan (2001), Master. Thesis: "Flora of Shawal Valley (North Waziristan)." (Completed)
  • Saima Bashir (2001), Master. Thesis: "Pharmaco- Palynological Studies of the Pollen Grains of Acacia arabica (Lamk.) Wild; Cassia fistula L. and Parkinsonia aculeata L." (Completed)
  • Uzma Konwal (2001), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Biological Activities of the Constituents of Cedrela toona Roxb. of Family Meliaceae" (Completed)
  • Afshan Safdar. (2000), Master. Thesis: "A Pharmaco- Palynological Studies of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., Hibiscus syriacus L. and Alcea rosea L. of Family Malvaceae." (Completed)
  • Saima Umar (2000), Master. Thesis: "Palynological Studies of Miospores and Certain Megafossils of Datta Formation (Jurassic) Nammal Gorge Mianwali District Punjab." (Completed)
  • Samra Riaz (2000), Master. Thesis: "Revision of the Flora of Government College, Lahore. Part-I." (Completed)
  • Syed M.Raza Bukhari (2000), Master. Thesis: "A Pharmaco- Palynological Studies of Abutilon indicum L., Gossypium hirsutum L. and Malvastrum coromandelianum L., of Family Malvaceae." (Completed)
  • Tahir Amin (2000), Master. Thesis: "Palynological Studies of Samples Obtained From 25 feet Horizon of the Tobra Formation (Talchir) Kathwai, Central Salt Range Punjab, Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Abida Kauser (1999), Master. Thesis: "Microstructure of some species of family Umbelliferae." (Completed)
  • Ahmed Zuhail (1999), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological, Antimicrobial activity and Skin irritancy of some Ferns collected from in and around Muzaffarabad" (Completed)
  • Kiran Khan (1999), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological, Antimicrobial and Skin Irritancy of some Ferns of Azad Kashmir." (Completed)
  • Munnaza Amir (1999), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological, Antimicrobial activity and Skin irritancy of some Gymnosperms" (Completed)
  • Uzma Shaheen (1999), Master. Thesis: "Microstructure of some species of family Zingeberaceae" (Completed)
  • Afia Abbas (1997), Master. Thesis: "Microstructure of Plum, Mango and Apple fruits." (Completed)
  • Shahid Manzoor (1997), Master. Thesis: "Microstructure of Tomato. Chili and some Citrus fruits" (Completed)
  • Aqsa Nawaz (1996), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological studies of Asplenium trichomans, Cyrtomium macrophyllum and Diplazium esculentum" (Completed)
  • Shagufta Shaheen (1996), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological studies of Pteris cretica, Asplenium varians and Onychium japonicum" (Completed)
  • Amir Faisal (1995), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological studies of certain Ferns of Dunga Gali and adjoining areas" (Completed)
  • Samina Sardar (1995), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological studies of certain Ferns of Chhara Pani" (Completed)
  • Waseen Ahmed (1995), Master. Thesis: "Morpho-palynological studies of certain Ferns of Murree." (Completed)
  • Shahnaz Kauser (1994), Master. Thesis: "An investigation of Antimicrobial activity of the extracts of the pollen grains of Solanum nigrum and Withania somnifera" (Completed)
  • Shazia Majeed (1994), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological studies of natural and preparatory products of Henna (Mehndi)" (Completed)
  • Shazia Qayyum (1994), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological studies of some indigenous medicinal plants of family Myrtaceae." (Completed)
  • Uzma Konwal (1994), Master. Thesis: "A study of Antimicrobial activity of the extracts of pollen grains of Rosa indica and Prunus domestica." (Completed)
  • Zahida Fatima (1994), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological studies of some indigenous members of family Malvaceae" (Completed)
  • Hafsa Malik (1993), Master. Thesis: "A biological screening of selected species of the family Moraceae for skin irritant effects" (Completed)
  • Shazia Raheem (1993), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological evaluation of some locally occurring latex producing species" (Completed)
  • Tanzeela Saleem (1993), Master. Thesis: "A Biological Screening of selected species of family Solanaceae for Skin Irritant effect" (Completed)
  • Sadia Fatima (1991), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological evaluation of indigenous members of family Lamiaceae" (Completed)
  • Shazia Qadir (1991), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological evaluation of indigenous members of family Brassicacease" (Completed)
  • Asifa Fazal Karim. (1990), Master. Thesis: "Cytomorphological and Dermatological studies of some indigenous members of family Moraceae" (Completed)
  • Badar-ul-Zaman (1990), Master. Thesis: "Comparative Cytomorphological and Dermatological studies of some indigenous members of family Euphorbiaceae." (Completed)
  • Nabila Kaukab (1990), Master. Thesis: "Cytomorphological and Dermatological studies of some indigenous members of family Asteraceae." (Completed)
  • Rana Andleeb (1986), Master. Thesis: "Chemosystematic studies on some members of Umbelliferae in Pakistan" (Completed)
  • Maimoona Sahar (1985), Master. Thesis: "Chemosystematic studies on some members of Umbelliferae in Lahore" (Completed)
  • Riffat Yasmeen Malik (1982), Master. Thesis: "A Study of Epidermal Silica Cells in some Cyperaceae" (Completed)
  • Zar Afshan Tabassum. (1981), Master. Thesis: "Effect of IAA, GA3 and Adenosine on the growth of isolated epicotyle segments of Zea mays seedlings." (Completed)
  • Khalida Cheema (1980), Master. Thesis: "Effect of IAA and GA3on bud dormancy of Morus nigra in prunus persica (L.) Batsch" (Completed)