Education

• PhD in Biotechnology (Applied/ Industrial Microbiology), Government College University, Lahore (PK) 2019
• MS/MPhil in Microbiology, Government College University, Lahore (PK) 2013
• BA/BSc(Hons) in Applied Microbiology, University Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences, Lahore (PK) 2011

Teaching Areas

Experience

Journal Papers

• Ayesha Bilal, Sikander Ali, Muhammad Usman Ahmad and Muhammad Arshad (2026). "A myco‑nano‑catalytic strategy for plastic waste degradation: biofunctionalized Al2O3 nanoconjugates with Ganoderma lucidum extracts." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-025-07009-9 | Impact Factor: 3.4
• Yan Li, Sikander Ali, Qaiser Farid Khan, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Laraib Fatima, Tawaf Ali Shah, Molalign Assefa and Ahmed Al-Emam (2026). "Agaricus arvensis extract-coated functionalized silver nanoparticles for effective aerobic biotransformation of synthetic L-tyrosine to L-DOPA." AMB Express . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-026-02013-9 | Impact Factor: 3.7
• Nasir Ali, Sikander Ali, Sibtain Ahmed, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Arshad, Abdusamat Rasulov and Otabek Kuziev (2026). "Bioconversion of L-phenylalanine to L-dopaquinone by Aspergillus oryzae: a scalable model for neurological precursor synthesis." World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-026-04996-w | Impact Factor: 4.2
• Hadia Islam, Sikander Ali, Zunera Khalid, Bushra Shakoor, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Emilio Mateev, Syeda Rehal Fatima, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Ali Irfan, and Yousef A. Bin Jardan (2026). "Biogenic Polyphenol Oxidase–Al2O3 Nanoconjugates Mediated by Pleurotus ostreatus for Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Wastewater Treatment: A Combined Experimental–Computational Approach." Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2737416526500766 | Impact Factor: 2.3
• Sikander Ali, Zarsha Nadeem, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Qaiser Farid Khan, Abebe Bogale, Yasir Anwar and Ihsan Ullah (2026). "Eco-friendly optimization and green biosynthesis of Cu(II) nanocomposites from Stereum ostrea biomass extract: enhanced antibiofilm efficacy against pathogenic bacteria." Discover Nano . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-026-04461-5 | Impact Factor: 4.5
• Sikander Ali, Saif Ullah, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Umama Saif, Ayesha Saleem, Aimenara Shafique, Huma Ijaz and Saba Amjad (2026). "Enhanced Xylanase Production by N-methyl-N-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine Mutated Aspergillus niger using Agricultural Waste." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology . [Link]
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Sikander Ali, Noor Ul Ain, Nabeera Shahzadi, Maryam Mustaid, Mahwish Arshad, Sadaf Ahmad, Bakar Bin Khatab Abbasi, Ali Irfan and Yousef A. Bin Jardan (2026). "Exploring ethyl methane sulphonate induced, L-cysteine HCl resistant Bacillus subtilis putative mutant and its immobilization for enhanced acetoin synthesis." Archives of Microbiology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-026-04954-y | Impact Factor: 2.6
• Syeda Rehal Fatima, Sikander Ali, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Sibtain Ahmed, Hadia Islam, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Mirjalol Ismoilov, Khaled Fahmi Fawy and Muhammad Arshad (2026). "Exploring facile synthesis of Irpex lacteus laccase-coated copper-ferrite nanoconjugate for enhanced catalytic degradation of heterocyclic azo dyes from wastewater." International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2026.2624704 | Impact Factor: 2.5
• Zarsha Nadeem, Sikander Ali, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Abid Sarwar, Ayaz Ali Khan, Nawal H. Siddig, Maher S. Alwethaynani, Maymounah A. Alrayyani, Fakhria A. Al-Joufi, Aziza Mahdy Nahari, Nouf Ali Asiri and Rewaa S. Jalal (2026). "Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Stereum ostrea Extract: Optimization, Structural Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity." Chemistry Select . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202505744 | Impact Factor: 2.0
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Umama Saif, Sikander Ali, Tariq Aziz, Nawal Al-Hoshani, Rania Ali El Hadi Mohamed, Maher S. Alwethaynani, Khloud Ghazi Fakiha, Hanan Abdulrahman Sagini, Omniah A. Mansouri, Badriah Abdullah Hifni and Shaza Abdullah Alyamani (2026). "Green Synthesis of Silver-Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites Using Spirulina platensis Biomass: Characterization and Biomedical Evaluation." Journal of Applied Toxicology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jat.70138 | Impact Factor: 2.9
• Kinza, Asad-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Sikander Ali, Sibtain Ahmed, Ghazala Zainab, Khaled Fahmi Fawy and Muhammad Arshad (2026). "Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Lysinibacillus macroides and Applications as Nano-Biofertilizers for Enhanced Rice Yield." Bio Nano Science . DOI: : https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-025-02336-0 | Impact Factor: 3.2
• Sikander Ali, Kinza Arif, Qaiser Farid Khan, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Ifrah Shabbir, Iram Liaqat, Tawaf Ali Shah, Gehan M. Elossaily and Yousef A. Bin Jardan (2026). "In situ biotransformation of synthetic glutamate to γ‑aminobutyric acid by an auxotrophic Lactococcus lactis in polysorbate‑mediated thermoaerobic process." Biodegradation , Vol. 37 (91) . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10532-026-10313-x | Impact Factor: 3.2
• Farheen Afzal, Sikander Ali, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Ayaz Ali Khan, Nawal Al-Hoshani, Rania Ali El Hadi Mohamed, Maymounah A. Alrayyani, Wejdan T. Alsaggaf, Hanan Abdulrahman Sagini, Hayam A. Alwabsi and Manal F. Elkhadragy (2026). "Investigating superior environmental microfluidic carbon sequestration using Hydnum repandum-mediated ZnO-nanoconjugates." Open Chemistry , Vol. 24 (1) . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2025-0248 | Impact Factor: 1.9
• Sikander Ali, Saba Mahboob, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Hafiza Kanwal, Sundas Sharif, Khayala Mammadova and Muhammad Arshad (2026). "Microbial production and biocatalytic docking of pectin lyase for green oil extraction in biorefinery applications." Archives of Microbiology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-025-04686-5 | Impact Factor: 2.6
• Sikander Ali, Huma Ijaz, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Rukhma, Najeeb Ullah, Abid Sarwar, Muhammad Jalal Khan, Tariq Aziz, Ashwag Shami and Fahad Al-Asmari (2025). ". Photocatalytic removal of textile wastewater-originated methylene blue and malachite green dyes using spent black tea extract-coated silver nanoparticles." Scientific Reports . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85894-3 | Impact Factor: 3.8
• Sikander Ali, Asma Mehboob, Muhammad Arshad, Khayala Mammadova and Muhammad Usman Ahmad (2025). "Bacterial oncolytic therapy as a novel approach for cancer treatment in humans." Cancer Treatment and Research Communications . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2025.100892 | Impact Factor: 2.4
• Sikander Ali, Afra Ejaz, Muhammad Umar Hayyat, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Zafar Siddique, Baber Ali, Sezai Ercisli, Tabarak Malik, Reem M. Aljowaie, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh and Muhammad Ammar Javed (2025). "Cross-linking of fungal β-glucosidase on Al2O3 nanocrystals synthesized using Cajanus cajan L. Millsp. extracts for in suit genistein manufacture." Scientific Reports . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89973-3 | Impact Factor: 3.8
• Areesha Batool, Sikander Ali, Aneeba Rashid, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Saba Sana and Luiza C. Campos (2025). "Enhanced catalytic stability for L-Dopa synthesis through cross-linking of Al₂O₃ nanocrystals with Bacillus subtilis tyrosine hydroxylase." World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-025-04492-7 | Impact Factor: 4.2
• Sikander Ali, Sana Maqsood, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Ifrah Shabbir, Mohammad Raish, Fozia Batool, Asad‑ur‑Rehman, Iram Liaqat, Bakar Bin Khatab Abbasi, Ali Irfan and Yousef A. Bin Jardan (2025). "Enhanced production of extracellular L‑asparaginase in batch culture via nitrous acid‑induced mutagenesis of Aspergillus oryzae." Microbial Cell Factories . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-025-02797-8 | Impact Factor: 4.9
• Syeda Wajiha Khalid, Sikander Ali, Qaiser Farid Khan, Amna Waseem, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, and Tawaf Ali Shah (2025). "Entrapment of Rhizopus oligosporus conidiospores in silica-gel microbeads for stability in exo-inulinase production." International Journal of Food Properties . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2025.2581382 | Impact Factor: 3.8
• Sikander Ali, Alisha Moazzam, Saima Shahzad Mirza, Majid Mahmood, Sibtain Ahmed, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Gildardo Rivera, Akhtar Rasool Asif, Muhammad Arshad, Mirza Imran Shahzad, Kaynat William and Sundas Sharif (2025). "Exploring green synthesis of parietin-mediated silver nanoparticles using γ-ray induced Xanthoria parietina foliose extracts for antibacterial potential." Results in Chemistry . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101961 | Impact Factor: 2.5
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Sundas Sharif, Sikander Ali, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Qaiser Farid Khan, Iram Liaqat, Kaynat William, Tawaf Ali Shah, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Charis M. Galanakis and Majid Alhomrani (2025). "Exploring in vitro and in silico potential inhibitory effects of eugenol and its analogues for broad range development of antibacterial drugs." Discover Life . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11084-025-09679-4
• Sikander Ali, Taha Shafi, Iram Liaqat, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Ifrah Shabbir, Tariq Aziz, Maha Alharbi, Ashwag Shami, Fahad Al-Asmari, Ibrahim Faisal Halawani, Abdullah A. Alqasem, Reham M. Mashat and Majid Alhomrani (2025). "Exploring microbiological transformation of glutamate to γ-aminobutyric acid unleashed by a potential Lactobacillus spp. isolated from commercial cheese samples." International Dairy Journal . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106407 | Impact Factor: 3.1
• Sikander Ali, Mehwish Mahrukh Iqbal, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Ifrah Shabbir, Sadaf Saleem, Dawood Ahmed, Sumera Shaheen, Sibtain Ahmed, Khaled Fahmi Fawy and Muhammad Arshad (2025). "Improved Citric Acid Productivity from Waste Molasses by Lowering Heavy Metal Concentration Through Soil-Inhabited Mutagen of Aspergillus niger." Waste and Biomass Valorization . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-025-03281-5 | Impact Factor: 2.8
• Sikander Ali, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Saba Amjad, Sumaira Iqbal, Fatima Rehman, Abid Sarwar, Ayaz Ali Khan, Maryam M. Alomran, Ashwag Shami, Abeer M. Alghamdi, Hana Abdulrahman Sagini, Fakhria A. Al-Joufi (2025). "Investigating E, E-farnesol production unleashed by an indigenous Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from baker's yeast under stationary culture." Journal of Microbiological Methods . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2025.107240 | Impact Factor: 1.9
• Sikander Ali, Farzana Nazir, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Hira Sarfraz, Abid Sarwar, Tariq Aziz, Ashwag Shami, Fahad Al-Asmari, Areej. A. Alhhazmi, Abeer M. Alghamdi and Fakhria A. Al-Joufi (2025). "Isolation, Identification, biochemical and molecular characterization of potential source of enterotoxigenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus from the bovine raw and mastitis milk." International Dairy Journal . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2025.106306 | Impact Factor: 3.1
• Sikander Ali, Hijab Zahra, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Sibtain Ahmed, Khayala Mammadova, Rehana Masood, Iqra Chaudary, Khaled Fahmi Fawy and Muhammad Arshad (2025). "Scalable production of hyaluronic acid from Bacillus paralicheniformis PV154040.1 under optimized conditions: a GRAS-based bioprocess for biomedical and cosmetic applications." International Microbiology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10123-025-00742-8 | Impact Factor: 2.3
• Sikander Ali, Hijab Zahra, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Amany A. Abdel‑Rheem, Muhammad Afzaal, Rab Nawaz, Bakar Bin Khatab Abbasi, Ali Irfan and Yousef A. Bin Jardan (2025). "Synergistic photocatalytic and biomedical applications of Ag2O‑immobilized Bacillus subtilis-hyaluronic acid." Microbial Cell Factories . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-025-02750-9 | Impact Factor: 4.9
• Sikander Ali, Maheen Aslam, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Rehana Masood, Nasib Zaman, Muhammad Arshad and Sundas Sharif (2024). ". Valorization of Orange Peel Waste as a Potential Substrate for the Fermentative Production of Extracellular Laccase from Aspergillus niger ISL-09 and Determination of its Kinetic Parameters." Waste and Biomass Valorization . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02821-9 | Impact Factor: 2.6
• Sikander Ali, Rabab Maqsood, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Zahid Hussain, Ammar Naveed, Muhammad Ammar Javed, Aqsa Zahid, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Baber Ali, Humaira Rizwana and Mohamed Soliman Elshikh (2024). "Exploring catalytic degradation of environmental fenamiphos by yeast enolase cross-linked with COOH-functionalized silver nanoparticles." Environmental Science: Nano . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d4en00052h | Impact Factor: 7.3
• Sikander Ali, Hijab Zahra, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Hajrah Usmani, Saba Sana, Madiha Shoukat and Atif Iqbal (2024). "Exploring Enhanced Dopamine Activity using an Intracellular Tyrosinase of Two different Lentinula edodes Strains." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology , Vol. 31 (6) , pp. 401-409.
• Sikander Ali, Hira Qamar, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Aroona Saleem, Baber Ali, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Saleh H. Salmen, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Muhammad Ammar Javed (2024). "Exploring the green power unleashed by ZnO-immobilized Aspergillus oryzae cutinase for the degradation of insecticide and polyester waste." Bio Nano Science . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-024-01525-7 | Impact Factor: 3.0
• Hijab Zahra, Sikander Ali, Ali Raza Nawab, M. Usman Ahmad and M. Nauman Aftab (2024). "From nature to industry: harnessing the power of pectinase towards potential biotechnological applications." International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , Vol. 21 (1) , pp. 17-35.
• Sikander Ali, Afra Ejaz, Rukhma, M. Usman Ahmad, Najeeb Ullah, Abid Sarwar, Tariq Aziz, Thamer H. Albekairi, and Abdulrahman Alshammari (2024). "Green synthesis and effective genistein production by fungal β-glucosidase immobilized on Al2O3 nanocrystals synthesized in Cajanus cajan L. (Millsp.) leaf extracts." Green Processing and Synthesis . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/gps-2024-0080 | Impact Factor: 3.8
• Sikander Ali, Ghanwa Tahir, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Iram Liaqat, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Shazia Khurshid, Jahangir Khan, Abid Sarwar, Tariq Aziz, Metab Alharbi, Abdullah F. Alasmari, and Thamer H. Albekairi (2024). "Green synthesis and effective utilization of biogenic Al2O3-nanocoupled fungal lipase in the resolution of active homochiral 2-octanol and its immobilization via aluminium oxide nanoparticles." Green Processing and Synthesis . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/gps-2024-0141 | Impact Factor: 3.8
• Sikander Ali, Laraib Fatima, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Qaiser Farid Khan, Muhammad Umar Hayyat, Zafar Siddiq, Tawaf Ali Shah, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Gezahign Fentahun Wondmie and Mohammed Bourhia (2024). "Green synthesis of Agaricus avensis-mediated silver nanoparticles for improved catalytic efficiency of tyrosine hydroxlase towards potential biomedical applications." Discover Life . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11084-024-09647-4
• Sikander Ali, Faiza Shabbir Lodhi, M. Usman Ahmad, Qaiser Farid Khan, Asad-ur-Rehman, Abeera Ahmed, Iram Liaqat, M. Nauman Aftab, Tawaf Ali Shah, Ahmad Mohammad Salamatullah, Gezahign Fentahun Wondmie and Mohammed Bourhia (2024). "Kinetics and synthesis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) by a putative-mutant of Bacillus licheniformis." Bioresources and Bioprocessing . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-024-00750-y | Impact Factor: 4.6
• Sikander Ali, Pakeeza Noor, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Qaiser Farid Khan, Kaynat William, Iram Liaqat, Tawaf Ali Shah, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Youssouf Ali Younous and Mohammed Bourhia (2024). "Kinetics of cellulase-free endo xylanase hyper-synthesis by Aspergillus niger using wheat bran as a potential solid substrate." BMC Biotechnology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12896-024-00895-w | Impact Factor: 3.5
• Sikander Ali, Hijab Zahra, M. Usman Ahmad, Rukhma, Najeeb Ullah, Abid Sarwar, Tariq Aziz, Metab Alharbi, Abdullah F. Alasmari and Thamer H. Albekairi (2024). "Maximizing dopa‑oxidase activity in Aspergillus oryzae mycelia: insights into production optimization and potential biomedical applications." International Microbiology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10123-024-00627-2 | Impact Factor: 2.3
• Ali Raza Nawab, Sikander Ali, M. Usman Ahmad, Saba Abbas, Muhammad Mohsin Zaheer, Hamza Akram Tarar and Hijab Zahra (2024). "Microbial enzymes as versatile tools for their potential applications in foodstuff industry." International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , Vol. 21 (1) , pp. 149-167.
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Abeera Ahmad, Sadaf Mutahir, Muhammad Asim Khan, Sikander Ali, Abdulrahman A. Almehizia and Kaynat William (2024). "Utilization of Aspergillus niger for the fermentative production of azaphilone dye in YEPB medium." 3 Biotech . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-024-04098-0 | Impact Factor: 2.6
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Kaynat William, Sikander Ali, Fareeha Akhtar, Saba Sana and Sundas Sharif (2024). "Utilization of Fermentatively Produced Antimicrobial Peptide-Silver Nanoconjugates against Selected Bacterial Pathogens." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology , Vol. 31 (2) , pp. 137-146.
• Aqsa Zahid, Sikander Ali, M. Umar Hayyat, M. Usman Ahmad, Rabab Maqsood, Zafar Siddiq and M. Nauman Aftab (2023). "Exploring the potential of immobilized phytase to enhance phosphorus uptake by Catharanthus roseus." South African Journal of Biology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.11.021 | Impact Factor: 3.1
• Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Muhammad Azhar Nisar and Muhammad Usman Ahmad (2022). "Effect of NaCl and pH on Bioelectricity Production from Vegetable Waste Extract Supplemented with Cane Molasses in Dual Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell." Pakistan Journal of Zoology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20180611050622 | Impact Factor: 0.83
• Muhammad Usama Ashraf, Sundas Sharif, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Nauman Zahid and Hamid Mukhtar (2021). "A review on clinical, pathological characteristics and drug designing for COVID-19." Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/25765299.2020.1836812 | Impact Factor: 3.16
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad and Ikram-ul-Haq (2019). "Utilization of Emulsiflex prepared Escherichia coli strain EC4 Oxyrase for improved cultivation of anaerobic bacteria by using Hungate Technique and determination of its kinetic parameters." Pakistan Journal of Zoology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.835.834 | Impact Factor: 0.54
• Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Muhammad Azhar Nisar, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Nighat Yasmeen and Sana Zahoor (2018). "Microbial fuel cells as an alternative energy source: Current Status." Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02648725.2018.1482108 | Impact Factor: 2.5
• Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Haleema Qamar, Yousra Anwar, Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Masroor Elahi Babar and Ikram-ul-Haq (2017). "Exploration and screening of oxygen reducing potential in cytoplasmic membrane fragments of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp." Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences , Vol. 27 (1) , pp. 302-308. | Impact Factor: 0.4
• Muhammad Mohsin Javed, Muhammad Azhar Nisar, Muhammad Usman Ahmad and Bushra Muneer (2017). "Production of bioelectricity from vegetable waste extract by designing a U-shaped microbial fuel cell." Pakistan Journal of Zoology . DOI: https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/2017.49.2.711.716 | Impact Factor: 0.54

Books (Complete)

• Saba Sana, Iqra Liaqat, Asma Abdul Latif, Kinza Khan, Sikander Ali, Muhammad Nouman Aftab, Muhammad Usman Ahmad, Shamsa Niaz and Nida Sana (2024). A LABORATORY MANUAL OF MYCOLOGY "Scientific Knowledge Publisher (SciKnowPub) USA" , ISBN: 9781960740045 [Link]

Conference Papers

• 36th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) (2016), Jamshoro (Sindh), Pakistan. , Paper: "Osmolarity Effect on the production of Bioelectricity by mixed microbial culture"
• International Conference on Latest Trends in Domestic and Wild Animal Genomics and Biotechnology (2016), Lahore, Pakistan. , Paper: "Isolation and Characterization of halotolerant/halophilic bacteria from hypersaline environment of Khewra, District Jhelum"
• International Conference on Latest Trends in Domestic and Wild Animal Genomics and Biotechnology (2016), Lahore, Pakistan. , Paper: "Isolation and Characterization of Nicotine Degrading Enzyme from Bacterial Isolate"
• International Conference on Latest Trends in Domestic and Wild Animal Genomics and Biotechnology (2016), Lahore, Pakistan. , Paper: "Isolation and Characterization of halotolerant/halophilic fungi from the hypersaline environment of Khewra mines, District Jhelum"
• 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (2014), Lahore, Pakistan. , Paper: "Submerged Fermentation of Corynebacterium glutamicum NRRL-B2784 for the Production of L-lysine"

Projects

Awards/Achievements

• International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Scholarship (2017), Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. In 2017, Granted with International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Scholarship by HEC Pakistan to conduct Doctoral Research work at Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics (MIMG), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) under the supervision of renowned Microbiologist Prof. Dr. Robert P. Gunsalus.

Thesis/Research Supervisions

• Hamna Malik (1201-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Green nanofabrication of Zinc oxide nanoparticles through Mentha piperita" (In Progress)
• Hania (1203-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Biosynthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles by using pepper mint powder and Zinc acetate precursor" (In Progress)
• Harim Fatima (1225-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Characterization and application studies of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles" (In Progress)
• Humna (1231-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Harnessing Moringa oleifera phytochemicals for the green synthesis of bioactive Aluminium nanoparticles" (In Progress)
• Kinza Nadeem (1219-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Biogenic production of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles from plant source" (In Progress)
• Maham Ikram (0309-MPHIL-BIO-T-23) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Valorization of plant extracts for determination of their antibacterial potential and Insilico docking analysis" (In Progress)
• Maryam Ilyas (0208-MPHIL-MB-24) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Frequency and antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms isolated from female genital tract at a teaching hospital of Lahore" (In Progress)
• Maryam Mustaid (2859-MPHIL-SP-MBIO-23) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Fermentative production of acetoin by using mutant strain of Bacillus subtilis" (Completed)
• Muhammad Huzaifa Khan (1240-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles mediated by liquid extracts of Agaricus bisporus: Physicochemical Characterization studies" (In Progress)
• Naziha Imran (1205-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles by using Nigella sativa" (In Progress)
• Noor-ul-Ain (0216-MPHIL-MB-24) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Reverse vaccinology approach to design a multi-epitope vaccine candidate against Chapare virus, targeting Glycoprotein and Nucleoprotein" (In Progress)
• Rifsha Sabir (0225-MPHIL-MB-24) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Biogenic production, characterization, application studies and In silico analysis of Aluminium nanoparticles from different plant sources" (In Progress)
• Sana Imran (1320-BS-MB-22) (2026), BS. Thesis: "Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles mediated by liquid extracts of Lentinula edodes: Physicochemical Characterization studies" (In Progress)
• Urwa Ishtiaq (0226-MPHIL-MB-24) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Green synthesis, characterization, application studies and In silico analysis of Aluminium nanoparticles from Musa paradisiaca and Tagetes erectae extracts" (In Progress)
• Ushna Khalil (0212-MPHIL-MB-24) (2026), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Synergistic effect of plant extracts and ZnO nanoparticles against Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa" (In Progress)
• Faisal Kareem (0304-MPHIL-BIO-T-22) (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Production and characterization of antimicrobial peptides from Lactic Acid Bacteria: Evaluation of their antimicrobial potential against selected indicator bacteria" (Completed)
• Nabeera Shahzadi (0303-MPHIL-BIO-T-23) (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Utilization of wild type Bacillus subtilis for the fermentative production of acetoin" (Completed)
• Rabia Naeem (0306-MPHIL-BIO-T-22) (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Fermentative production, characterization and kinetic studies of microbial pectinase from fruit waste" (Completed)
• Umama Saif (2856-MPHIL-SP-MB-23) (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Green synthesis of silver capped zinc oxide nanoparticles by using biomass of Spirulina platensis: characterization and evaluation of its potential antibacterial activity" (Completed)
• Huma Ijaz (0203-MPHIL-MB-22) (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Dye removal from textile effluents using spent black tea-capped silver nanoparticles (Co-Supervisor)" (Completed)
• Abeera Ahmed (0214-MPHIL-MB-21) (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Utilization of Aspergillus niger for the fermentative production of natural dyes" (Completed)
• Saleem Sulaiman (0207-MPHIL-MB-21) (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Optimization and fermentative production of lignin peroxidase using mushroom mycelia" (Completed)
• Ayesha Nazir (0230-MPHIL-MB-20) (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Isolation, screening and production optimization of phosphate solubilizing bacteria and its impact on plant growth (Co-Supervisor)" (Completed)
• Hira Qamar (0214-MPHIL-MB-20) (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Immobilization of Aspergillus oryzae cutinase on ZnO nanocrystals for the degradation of insecticide and polyester waste (Co-Supervisor)" (Completed)
• Khola Mohyuddin (0320-MPHIL-BIO-T-20) (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Fermentative production of citric acid by Aspergillus sp. from different fruit wastes" (Completed)
• Mamoona Kashaf (0217-MPHIL-MB-20) (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Fermentative production and characterization of fungal β-carotene" (Completed)
• Nimra Riaz (0215-MPHIL-MB-20) (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Valorization of fruit waste for baker’s yeast production and evaluation of its kinetic parameters" (Completed)
• Kaynat William (0216-MPHIL-MB-19) (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Utilization of antimicrobial peptide-nano conjugates from Lactic acid bacteria for potential use" (Completed)
• Sundas Sharif (0205-MPHIL-MB-19) (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "In vitro and In silico analysis of antibacterial potential of herbal extracts" (Completed)
• Farah Junaid (0211-BH-MB-15) (2019), BS. Thesis: "Utilization of Aspergillus sp. for fermentative production of collagenase" (Completed)
• Saamia Mukhtar (0214-MPHIL-MB-17) (2019), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Production, Characterization and Comparative kinetic studies of fungal tannase" (Completed)
• Amal Shaista (0426-BH-MB-14) (2018), BS. Thesis: "Isolation and screening of Tannase producing fungi from soil" (Completed)
• Ayesha Sarfaraz (0447-BH-MB-14) (2018), BS. Thesis: "Isolation and screening of extracellular protease producing fungi from soil" (Completed)
• Maira Zahid (0024-BH-MB-12) (2016), BS. Thesis: "Evaluation of Phenolic derivatives from different fruits for antibacterial activity" (Completed)
• Yaqoob Hussain (0219-MPHIL-MB-13) (2016), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Molecular Characterization of Multi Drug Resistant Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase producing Escherichia coli in Tertiary care Hospital, Lahore" (Completed)
• Haleema Qamar (0626-BH-MB-11) (2015), BS. Thesis: "Production of Oxyrase from Salmonella sp" (Completed)
• Maqsood Arif (0204-MPHIL-MB-12) (2014), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Study of uropathogenic Enterococcus and its antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in Punjab" (Completed)