PROF. DR. SHAGUFTA NAZ
Director Research and Post Graduate Studies
Chair in Biotechnology Department
ADDRESS:
Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women
University, Lahore, Pakistan.
CONTACT NO:
0334-4212129
042-99203801-9- Ext.277
EDUCATION:
2016 Post Doc
2015
Post Doc
2014
2012
2010
1996
1987
1984
Post Doc
Post Doc
Post Doc
PhD
MSc
BSc
Training as the part of Pak-Us project at, FPS, University of California,
Davis, USA
Training as the part of Pak-Us project at, FPS, University of California,
Davis, USA
Plant Pathogen Diagnostics, FPS, University of California, Davis, USA
Genetic Biotechnology, University of California, Davis, USA
Plant genomics, University of California, Davis, USA
Botany (Biotechnology), University of Punjab, Lahore.
Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore
Botany, Zoology, Geography, Bahhudin Zikriya University, Multan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2014 –Present
2010 - Present
2009 - 2010
2005 - 2009
2002- 2005
1996- 2002
Director Research of Advance studies and Research Board, LCWU,
Lahore
Professor and chair in the Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for
Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Associate Professor, Botany Department, Lahore College for Women
University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Assistant Professor, Botany Department, Lahore College for Women
University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Senior Biotechnologist, Kissan Services and Supplies, Pvt. Ltd, Lahore,
Pakistan.
Director Research & Development, Agriculture Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
Director Research of Advance studies and Research Board, LCWU, Lahore
Incharge ORIC,LCWU,Lahore.
Professor and chair in Biotechnology Department, LCWU, Lahore. 2010 to present.
Coordinator of TTS Program of LCWU, Lahore
Convener of Rationalization committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Convener of University Ethical Committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Chair and over all incharge and advisor of laboratory resources of LCWU.
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Chair of garden committee of LCWU.
Coordinator of MS and PhD Program, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
Coordinator with Director Linkages. Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
Member of Advance Research Board, LCWU, Lahore
Member of National Curriculum Committee of Biotechnology-Higher Education
Commission, Islamabad.
Member of Affiliation Committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Member of Examination Committee, LCWU, Lahore
Member of Plagiarism Standing Committee.
Member of equivalence committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Member PhD committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Member of eligibility committee, LCWU, Lahore
Member, Senior Faculty forum, LCWU, Lahore.
Member, Key Management Committee, LCWU, Lahore.
Member Purchase Committee, LCWU, Lahore
Member, Academic Council of LCWU, Lahore.
Member works committee, LCWU.
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External Examiner of GCU, PU, UVAS, Lahore and Sargodha University
Convener, Selection Board grade 1-16, LCWU, Lahore
From 2005 to 2009 worked as coordinator in examination of Botany Department,
Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
From 2005 to 2009 worked as member Purchase Committee of Botany Department,
Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
From 2006 to 2007 worked as Member Disciplinary Committee, of Lahore College for
Women University, Lahore.
Worked as Focal Person in curriculum development of MS leading PhD program in
Botany Department.
Appointed as Management Representative in quality assurance program (ISO 9000) in
Botany Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
Member of Pakistan Agriculture Research Board Selection Committee
Secretory of Society of Promotion of Science and Technology
Pakistan Biotechnological Society.
Pakistan Botanical Society.
Bangladesh Botanical Society.
Kitchen Garden Society.
Member, Advisory Committee of Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore
Member, Biotechnology Committee, Lahore Chamber of Commerce, Lahore
Member, Horticulture Society, Lahore.
Member, Biotechnological Society, Lahore.
EDITORS AND MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARDS
Senior Editor, Journal of Innovative Sciences, LCWU, Lahore.
Member of Editorial Board of Global Journal of environmental Science and Management
Reviewer of International and National Journals
Member of Asian Council of Science Editors
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INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ATTENDED:
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Under the program of Pak-US Research Technology, Visited the Foundation Plant
Services in Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, as a visiting
Professor and project collaborator for training and research in the project entitled
“Application of Molecular methods for the development of a pathogen-free
certification program for grapevine” in Nov. 2016. The project was funded by HEC
and USAID and the funding amount is 41.7 Million Rs.
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Under the program of Pak-US Research Technology, Visited the Foundation Plant
Services in Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, as a visiting
Professor and project collaborator for training and research in the project entitled
“Application of Molecular methods for the development of a pathogen-free
certification program for grapevine” in Nov.-Dec. 2015. The project was funded by
HEC and USAID and the funding amount is 41.7 Million Rs.
The projects was involved training in the areas of modern molecular technologies used
for the detection of viruses in grapes (like PCR and qPCR) and technologies used for
molecular characterization of viruses (e.g., Next Generation Sequencing Technology).
Visited the Foundation Plant Services in Department of Plant Pathology, University of
California, Davis, as a visiting Professor and research scientist for training and research in
the areas of molecular characterization and detection of plant viruses in horticultural
crops in July-August, 2014. The projects was involved training in the areas of modern
molecular technologies used for the detection of viruses in plants (like PCR and qPCR)
and technologies used for molecular characterization of viruses (e.g., Next Generation
Sequencing Technology).
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Attended another training in Oct, 2012 in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Walker at the
University of California, Davis and gained experience on new applied Bio-system 3500
genetic analyzer. I got proper training on the effective operation of the Applied
Biosystems 3500 Genetic Analyzers fragment analysis applications, to maximize
throughput and obtain high quality data.
After this training I am able to demonstrate knowledge of fragment analysis technology
and instrumentation, and choose the most appropriate chemistry for a given application
and to identify methods of fluorescent labeling of fragments, prepare and load samples,
set up and run the instrument, use collection and analysis software “Gene Mapper” to
analyze and genotype the data.
Attended one month extensive training under HEC Program “Pakistan Program for
Collaborative Research (PPCR) Foreign Visit of Local Faculty Member” in Department
of Viticulture & Enology at the University of California, Davis, USA in year 2010 with
Dr. Andrew Walker. In this period experience was gained experience in DNA marker
technology with simple sequence repeat markers, from extraction, to PCR amplification
and allele size analysis. Training was also achieved in the grape transformation
techniques in the lab. After this training I started work in my Department and tried to
establish this system there.
Projects In Public Sector
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Awarded
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A project entitled “Application of molecular methods for the development of a
pathogen-free certification program for grapevine in Pakistan was submitted to
Pak US Competitive Research Grant on 16th Jan.2015. The project was awarded in
Aug 2015. The total cost of project is 41.5 Million.
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A project entitled “High throughput citrus diagnostics and screening of pathogens of
Canker,Greening,Scab and viruses from Nurseries and Orchards of Sargodha was
submitted to Punjab Agriculture Research Board on30March .2015. The project was
awarded in Sep. 2015. The total cost of project is 5.0 Million.
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Another project entitled “Collection, identification and Extraction of oil from
various high oil yielding algal species, their molecular characterization and
analysis of algal oil as a feedstock for biofuel production”as a Co.PI. The project
was awarded from HEC, NRPU Program in 2015 and the amount is 10.1Million.
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Project was awarded from Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission entitled
“Development of food irradiation manual for fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen
and other food products for extending shelf life in conformance with
international standard” in 2014.
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Another project entitled “In vitro conservation of some medicinally important
endangered, threatened and near to extinct species of different ecological
zones of Pakistan” was submitted to HEC and it was awarded in July, 2010. The
total cost of project is 2.7 Million
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A project entitled “Development of turmeric production technology for
enhancement of yield, curcumin and oleoresin content using tissue culture
technology was submitted to HEC under the National Research Program for
Universities on 6th Sep.2006. The project was awarded in July 2007. The total cost of
project is 3.5 million.
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According to MOU signed with Agriculture Department, Govt. of Punjab, a complete
Plant Tissue Culture lab. Along with green houses has been established and run with
the collaboration of both organizations. Now the lab has been handed over to LCWU
and we have equipped the lab and now it is in full operational position. The project
duration is 25 years.
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As a Co. PI two project s were awarded in 2011. The total cost of project is 1.0
million.
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Research Grant under HEC Program “Pakistan Program for Collaborative
Research (PPCR) Foreign Visit of Local Faculty Member” was awarded in 2010.
The amount of grant is 253,265 Rs.
Establishment of Joint Research Collaborations/MOU:
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1. Established a broad formal relationship between Public university i.e. Lahore College for
Women university, Lahore and a private university i.e. The University of Lahore, Lahore
(documented by complete MOU) for facility for undertaking research in genetics and
biotechnology to the faculty and students involved in Agricultural biotechnology teaching
and research.
2. An agreement has been initiated with the Agriculture Department, Govt. of Punjab,
Lahore and Lahore College for Women University, Lahore for collaborative research in
the field of Biotechnology particularly in plant tissue culture. Promising and costly
ornamental varieties of different plant families will be developed by different plant tissue
culture techniques and will be multiplied at lab, green house and field levels and supplied
to the national and international market.
3. A memorandum of understanding was signed between The Lahore College for Women
University (LCWU) Lahore, Pakistan and Citrus research Centre, Sargodha on 27th
November 2013.The MOU was signed with the idea of collaboration in research in the
field of Agriculture Biotechnology to initiate mutually beneficial collaboration in the area
of Research between public partnership by incorporating their relevant strengths in
specific areas of teaching and research. The Orange Research Station, Sargodha will
provide facility for undertaking research in different disciplines of Biotechnology to
LCWU. Both parties will do collaborative research /developmental projects in the
different areas of citrus germplasm conservation and improvement.
4. A memorandum of understanding was signed between The Lahore College for Women
University (LCWU) Lahore, Pakistan and The Children’s Hospital and the Institute of
Child Health Ferozepur Road Lahore, Pakistan at the conference room of Children
Hospital on 4th June 2013. The memorandum was signed by the Dean of Children
Hospital, Prof. Dr. Tahir Masood Ahmad and Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz (Head of
Biotechnology Department, LCWU) on the behalf of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sabiha
Mansoor. Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Manzoor of Zoology Department of LCWU signed as
witness. Prof. Ahsan Waheed Rathore and Dr. Muhammad Ashiq Hussain of Children
Hospital, signed as witnesses. This agreement is for collaboration and participation in
the process of scientific research and provision of clinical material for research
purpose to nominated scientists/students/internees in various departments of LCWU,
by CH & ICH, Lahore. It is further agreed to set out the broad framework for Parties’
intended collaboration in the field of scientific research.
5. Established a broad formal relationship between Public university i.e. Lahore College for
Women university, Lahore and another prestigious public department i.e Pakistan Atomic
Energy Commission, Islamabad and ATCOP (Al-Technique Corporation of Pakistan) for
Utilization of PARAS FOODS Microbiology Lab (documented by complete MOU) for
facility for undertaking research in Microbiology and biotechnology to the faculty and
students involved in Agricultural biotechnology teaching and research. The MOU was
signed on 13th Feb., 2014.
6. Established Biotechnology Department in Year 2010 at BS, MS and Ph.D Level.
7. Initiation of MSC Program in 2014 in Biotechnology Department.
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Patents
Seventeen local and one US PTO was filed
Publications
Total Impact Factor: 65.283
1) Sameera Javed, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam and Arusa Aftab (2016) Production of
Stevioside from Callus and Cell Suspension cultures of Stevia rebudiana (Bertoni) The
Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences: 26 (5) 1474-1382 Impact Factor : 0.549
2) Ambreen Zafrullah, Shagufta Naz and Faiza Saleem (2016) Detection and molecular
characterization of candidatus liberibacter spp. causing hlb in indigenous citrus cultivars
in Pakistan. Pakistan J. of Botany Vol 48(4), 2016. Impact Factor: 1.207
3) Kiran Shahzadi, Shagufta Naz and Saiqa Ilyas (2016) Genetic diversity of citrus
germplasm in Pakistan based on Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker.
The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences: 26 (3) 2016. Impact Factor : 0.549
4) Iram Amin, Shagufta Naz, Muhammad Shahid, Samia Afzal, Usman Ashraf, Asif Rasheed,
Afza Rasul, Rabia Nawaz1, Sadia Zahid, Iqra Almas, Khadija Zahid, Farkhanda Manzoor,
Muhammad Idrees(2016) Inhibitory Effects of Thiazolide Compounds against Hepatitis C
virus: in vitro Study. International Journal of Virology and Molecular Biology 2016, 5(2):
27-33
DOI: 10.5923/j.ijvmb.20160502.01.
5) Ghulam Zahara Jahangir, Faiza Saleem, Shagufta Naz, Neelma Munir, Rukhama Haq,
Aleena Sumrin.(2016) Thyroid hormone dependent gene expression. Adv. life sci., vol. 3,
no. 4, pp. 119-124,
6) Rasheeda Bashir, Bakht Afroze, Hafiz Fizza Zulfiqar, Resham Saleem, Intasar Altaf,
Faiza Saleem, Farheen Aslam and Shagufta Naz (2016) Microbiological load of Ethylene
Oxide sterilized Medical devices and its elimination by Cobalt-60 source. Journal of the
college of the physician and surgeon, 26(6): 486-489. Impact Factor: 0.34
7) Roheena Abdullah, Wajeeha Zafar, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan
Kaleem and Shagufta Naz (2016). Partial purification and characterization of cellulases
produced by Bacillus strain. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 21:11103- 11109.
Impact Factor: 0.404
8) Roheena Abdullah, Nabiha Naeem, Mehwish Aftab, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem,
Tehreema Iftkhar and Shagufta Naz (2016). Enhanced production of Alpha Amylase by
exploiting
novel
bacterial
co
culture
using
solid
state
fermentation.Iran.J.Sci.Technol.Trans Sci
9) Faiza Saleem, Quratulain Amjad, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar,
Shagufta Naz and Abdul Rauf Shakoori. (2016). In-silico Analysis of Loop Residues of
the Receptor Binding Domain of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ac11 Toxin. Pakistan
Journal of Zoology. 48:821-828. Impact Factor: 0.404
10) Neelma Munir, Sundas Moazzam, Rukhama Haq, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz
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(2016) Analysis of nutritional components of peas after sterilization treatment with
gamma radiation. Legume Research, 39 (1): 43-47. Impact Factor: 0.23
11) Faiza Saleem, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz and Abdul Rauf Shakoori. (2016 )Molecular
characterization of bacillus chitinase for bioconversion of chitin waste. Natural Product
Research, 30 (6): 720-723. Impact Factor: 1.225
12) N. Munir, Ayesha Saleha Iqbal, imran Altaf, Rasheeda Bashir and Shagufta Naz. (2016)
Phytochemical Analysis of Extracts of Atropa Belladonna and Matricaria Chamomila
Obtained By Microwave Extraction Method. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy
and Allied Sciences, 5(1): 144-152.
13) N. Munir, A. Imtiaz, N. Sharif, R. Haq and S. Naz (2016) Screening of lipid contents of
microalgae by optimization of oil extraction processes. Pakistan Journal of Science,
68(1): 1-7.
14) Roheena Abdullah, Sadia Iftikhar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem , Irfana Iqbal and
Shagufta Naz (2016) Gamma irradiation as a quarantine treatment to prevent postharvest spoilage of Daucus carota L. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 6(1):109-115.
15) Mehwish Iqteda, Samra Kiran1, Uzma Sarwar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem,
Mahwish Aftab And Shagufta Naz. (2016) Effect of Co60 gamma radiation on shelf life
of pakistani mangoes evaluated through sensory and microbial analysis. Fuuast Journal
of Biology, 6(1):121-125.
16) Afshan Kaleem, Humaira Nazir, Samra Pervaiz, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah,
Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz (2016). Investigation of the effect of temperature on
vitamin c in fresh and packed fruit juices. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 6(1):117-120.
17) Amina Tariq, Shagufta Naz, Kiran Shahzadi, Saiqa Ilyas and Sumera Javed (2015) Study
of genetic stability in in vitro conserved Podophyllum hexandrum using RAPD markers.
The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(4) 1114-1120. Impact Factor : 0.549
18) Shagufta Naz, I. Shehzadi, K. Shahzadi and S. Ilyas (2015) Assessment of genetic
variability in different chrysanthemum varieties of Pakistan using RAPD markers. The
Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 25(2) 554-560. Impact Factor: 0.549
19) Uzma Waheed and Shagufta Naz (2015) Analysis of Nutritional Quality of Peach to
Increase Shelf Life by using Gamma Radiation (COBALT-60). Journal of pure and
applied microbiology, Vol. 9(3), p. 2145-2152. Impact Factor: 0.073
20) Sumera Javad, Sana Khalid, Shagufta Naz, Kanwal Naz. 2015. Evaluation of extraction
methods of household products. Asian J Agri Biol., 3(3): 105-109.
21) Shagufta Naz, Rukhama Haq, Farah Aslam and Saiqa Ilyas (2015) Evaluation of
antimicrobial activity of extracts of in vivo and in vitro grown Vinca rosea L.
(Catharanthus roseus) against pathogens. Pak. J of Pharmaceutical Science, 28(3): 849853. Impact Factor: 0.95
22) Shagufta Naz, Kiran Shahzadi, Altaf-ur- Rehman, Akbar Hayat and Muhammad Asim
(2015) Evaluation of Pakistani orange cultivars using morphological and molecular
markers. J. of Innovative Sciences: 1(1) 1-10
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23) Sumera Javad and Shagufta Naz (2015) Quantification of stevioside from in vitro and in
vivo grown Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni L. J.of Innovative Sciences: 1(1) 28-36.
24) Shagufta Naz, Huma Kausar, Faiza Saleem and Ambreen Zafrullah (2015)
Characterization of aboitic stress genes from different varieties of eucalyptus. Pak. J. Bot
47(4): 1217-1223. Impact Factor: 1.207
25) Saiqa Ilyas, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam, Kiran Shahzadi and Rukhama Haq (2015) In
vitro shoot proliferation of Euonymus japonicas (An ornamental plant). J. of Innovative
Sciences: 1(1): 20-28.
26) Bashir R, Tahir H., Yousaf K, Naz S and Naz. S (2015) Homozygous p.g61E mutation in
a consanguineous Pakistani family with co-existance of juvenile –onset angle glaucoma
and primary congenital glaucoma, Gene,570(2):295-298 Impact Factor : 2.0
27) Rasheeda Bashir, Braira Wahid, Aneeqa Javed, Imran Altaf, Neelma Munir, Rukhama
Haq and Shagufta Naz (2015) Reducing the risk of nosocomial illness by targeting the
viable microflora on oxygen cannula through cobalt 60 source. International Journal of
Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences (IJBPAS) 4(10):6098-6106.
28) Neelma Munir, Ifrah Safdar and Shagufta Naz (2015) Effect of growth regulators on
callus induction and micropropagation of three Grape varieties. J. Agric. Res., 2015,
53(2)233-244
29) Nadia Sharif, Neelma Munir, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz (2015) Factors affecting
Agrobacterium Mediated transformation of indigenous Chlorella vulgaris bayerinck.
Bangladesh journal of Botany 44(2):323-326. Impact factor: 0.127
30) N. Munir, A. Imtiaz, N. Sharif and S. Naz (2015) Optimization of growth conditions of
different algal strains and determination of their lipid contents. The Journal of Animal &
Plant Sciences, 25(2) 546-553 ISSN: 1018-7081 Impact Factor : 0.549
31) N Sharif, N Munir, F Saleem, F Aslam, S Naz (2015) Mass cultivation of various algal
species and their evaluation as a potential candidate for lipid production. Natural Product
Research, 29(20):1938-4110.1080/14786419.2015.1010163 Impact Factor: 1.225
32) Faiza Saleem, Rukhama Haq, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz, Mehral Aslam, Rabia
Aslam and Imran Altaf (2015) Quality Characteristics and microbial safety evaluation of
gamma irradiated almonds. International J. of Bioscience 6(19): 97-103.
33) N. Munir, I. Safdar and S. Naz (2015). The effect of induced mutation for varietal
improvement in some local grapevine cultivars. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences,
25(1): 234-242. ISSN: 1018-7081 Impact Factor : 0.549
34) Roheena Abdullaha, Wajeeha Zafara, Muhammad Nadeemb, Mehwish Iqtedara,
Shagufta Naz, Quratulain Syed & Afshan Kaleem (2015) Process optimisation for the
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biosynthesis of cellulase by Bacillus PC-BC6 and its mutant derivative BacillusN3 using
submerged fermentation. Natural Product Research, Volume 29, Issue 12(1133-1138)
2014http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2014.981186. Impact Factor : 1.225
35) R Abdullah, W Zafar, M Nadeem, M Iqtedar, S Naz, Q Syed, ZA Butt (2015) Random
mutagenesis and media optimisation for hyperproduction of cellulase from Bacillus
species using proximally analysed Saccharum spontaneum in submerged fermentation.
Natural product research, 29(4): 336-344. Impact Factor: 1.225
36) Mehwish Iqtedar, Mohammad Nadeem, Hira Naeem, Roheena Abdullaha, Shagufta Naz,
Qurat ul Ain Syed & Afshan Kaleem. (2015) Bioconversion potential of Trichoderma
viride HN1 cellulase for a lignocellulosic biomass Saccharum spontaneum. Natural
Product Research. Volume, 29(11):1012-1019. DOI:10.1080/14786419.2014.971320.
Impact Factor : 1.225
37) Roheena Abdullah, Maryam Akbar, Hina Qaiser, Adeen Farooq, Mehwish Iqtedar,
Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz (2015) Targeting the Residential
Microflora to Enhance the Mean Life of Raw Lycopersicum esculentum by Gamma
Irradiation. Journal of pure and applied Microbiology, May 2015. Vol. 9. 265-271.
Impact Factor : 0.073
38) Afshan Kaleem, Farhana Munir, Mehwish Iqtedar,Roheena Abdullah, Fakhar-un-Nisa,
Irfana Iqbal,Faiza Saleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz (2015) Genetic Analysis of
Gene Responsive To Tuberculosis in Under Developing Areas Of Pakistan. Journal of
pure and applied Microbiology, May 2015. Vol. 9. 319-324. Impact Factor : 0.073
39) Mehwish Iqtedar, Uzma Sarwar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab,
Shagufta Naz (2015). Increasing Shelf Life of Pakistani Peaches Using Gamma
Irradiation to Overcome Quarantine Barriers in Fruit Exports From Pakistan. Journal of
pure and applied Microbiology, May 2015. Vol. 9. 313-318. Impact Factor : 0.073
40) Shagufta Naz, , Kiran Shahzadi, Sana Rashid and Ambreen Zafrullah (2014) Molecular
characterization and phylogenetic relationship of different citrus varieties of Pakistan.
Journal of Animal and Plant Science: 24(1) 315-320 Impact Factor : 0.549
41) Kiran Shehzadi, Shagufta Naz and Summaira Riaz, (2014) Assessing genetic diversity of
Pakistani Citrus varieties using microsatellite markers. Journal of Animal and Plant
Sciences, 24 (6) 1752-1757 Impact Factor : 0.549
42) Saiqa Ilyas And Shagufta Naz (2014) Gamma irradiation effects on morphological
characteristics and isolation of curcuminoids and oleoresins of Curcuma longa L. Journal
of Animal and Plant Sciences 24 (5), 1396-1404 Impact Factor : 0.549
43) Saiqa Ilyas, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam, Zahida Parveen and Aamir Ali (2014) Chemical
Composition Of Essential Oil From In Vitro Grown Peperomia Obtusifolia Through GCMs, Pak. J. Bot 46 (2), 667-672. Impact Factor: 1.207
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44) Sumera Javad, Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Ilyas, Amina Tariq and Farah Aslam (2014)
Optimization of the Microwave assisted extraction and its comparison with different
conventional extraction methods for isolation of stevioside from Stevia rebaudiana. Asain
J.of Chemistry: 26(23): 8043-8048. Impact Factor: 0.355
45) Faiza Saleem, Aisha Younas, Rasheeda Bashir, Shagufta Naz and Abdul Rauf Shakoori
(2014) Molecular Cloning and Characterization of Exochitinase a Gene of Indigenous
Bacillus thuringiensis isolates. Pakistan J. Zool., vol. 46(6),-1952-14 Impact Factor:
0.40
46) Faiza Saleem, Reema Aslam, Yasar Saleem, Shagufta Naz, Qurat-ul-Ain Syed, Neelma
Munir, Nazia Khurshid And Abdul Rauf Shakoori (2014) Analysis and Evaluation of
Growth Parameters for Optimum Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Bacillus
thuringiensis strain CMBL-BT-6. Pakistan J. Zool., 46(5), pp. 1337-1344. Impact
Factor: 0.40
47) Roheena Abdullaha, Kinza Nisara, Aafia Aslam, Mehwish Iqtedar and Shagufta Naz
(2014) Enhanced production of xylanase from locally isolated fungal strain using agroindustrial residues under solid-state fermentation. Natural Product Research: 19:25 DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2014.968157. Impact Factor: 1.225
48) N Munir, AS Iqbal, I Altaf, R Bashir, F Saleem, S Naz (2014) Evaluation of antioxidant
and antimicrobial potential of two endangered plant species Atropa belladonna and
Atricaria chamomilla. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative
medicines. 11(5):111-117 Impact Factor: 0.56
49) Neelma Munir, Wasqa Ijaz, Imran Altaf, Shagufta Naz (2014) Evaluation of antifungal
and antioxidant potential of two medicinal plants: Aconitum heterophyllum and
Polygonum bistorta. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4(Suppl 2): S779-S783. Impact
Factor: 1.207
50) R Abdullah, N Shaheen, M Iqtedar, S Naz, T Iftikhar (2014) Optimization Of Cultural
Conditions For The Production Of Alpha Amylase By Aspergillus Niger (Btm-26) In
Solid State Fermentation. Pak. J. Bot 46 (3), 1071-107. Impact Factor: 1.207
51) Shagufta Naz, Rukhama Haq, Sidra Akram, Neelma Munir, Faiza Saleem (2014)
Influence of gamma radiation on nutrient contents of canned tomato paste. MYCOPATH.
12 (1):53-57.
52) Khajista Jabeen, Kashifa Noureen, Shagufta Naz, Sumera Iqbal, Shahnaz Hanif (2014)
Fungistatic effects of melia azedarach l. Against early blight of potato. Pak. J.
Phytopathol., 26 (02) 219-224.
53) Shagufta Naz, Ambreen Zafarullah, Kiran Shahzadi and Neelma Munir (2013)
Assessment of genetic diversity within germplasm accessions in tomato using
morphological and molecular markers. Journal of Animal and Plant Science: 23(4). 10991106. Impact Factor : 0.549
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54) N Munir, S Naz, SQN Batool (2013) Antifungal activity of Clitoris ternatea L. extracts
against different fungal species. MYCOPATH:11(2): 91-94
55) A. Zafarullah, S. Ilyas, S. Naz, F. Aslam and F. Manzoor (2013) Effect of culture media
and growth regulators on in vitro propagation of chrysanthemum indicum l. Pakistan
Journal of Science: Vol. 65, No.4 (2013).
56) Farah Aslam, Shagufta Naz, Amina Tariq, Saiqa Ilyas and Kiran Shehzadi (2013).
Rapid multiplication of ornamental bulbous plants of Lilium orientalis and Lilium
longiflorum. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Vol.45 (6):2051-2055. Impact Factor: 1.207
57) Farkhanda Manzoor, Sabiha Fazal, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz and Asma Akbar
(2013). Acaricidal Activity of Essential oils from Tulsi (Ocimum basilicum), Bach
(Acorus calamus) And Mint (Mentha arvensis) against Rhipicephalus sanguineus
(Latreille) Asian Journal of Chemistry. Volume 25, No. 12; 6787-6790. Impact Factor:
0.355
58) Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam, Kiran Shahzadi and Sumera Javad (2013)
Effect of various levels of ascorbic acid pretreatment on alleviation of salt stress in salt
sensitive genotype (SPF 213) Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 51(3) 267-276.
59) Neelma Munir, Nadia Sharif, Shagufta Naz and Farkhanda Manzoor (2013) Algae: A
potent antioxidant source. Sky Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 1(3), pp. 22 - 31,
60) Khajista Jabeen, Shahnaz Haneef, Shagufta Naz and Sumera Iqbal (2013) Antifungal
activity of Azadirachta indica against Alternaria solani. Journal of Life Sciences and
technologies, 1(1):89-92.
61) Rukhama Haq, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam and Farkhanda Manzoor (2013)
Comparison of in vitro response of micropropagation and callogensis of medicinal plant,
vinca rosea L. J.Agric.Res., 15(1):9-17.
62) Sumera Javad, Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Ilyas and Bushra Mateen. (2013). Establishment of
the honey crop (Stevia rebaudiana) in hot semi-arid climate. Journal of Animal and Plant
Science: 23(1): 108-113. Impact Factor : 0.549
63) Neelma Munir, Nadia Sharif, Shagufta Naz, Faiza Saleem and Farkhanda Manzoor. 2013
Harvesting and processing of microalgae biomass fractions for Biodiesel production (A
review). Science technology and development. 32 (3): 235-243
64) Aisha Khalid and Shagufta Naz (2013) Isolation and Characterization of Microbial
Community in Biogas Production from Different Commercially Active Fermentors in
Different Regions of Gujranwala. International Journal of Water Resources and
Environmental Sciences 2(2): 28-33
65) K. Shahzadi, S. Naz, A. Tariq, S. Ilyas, M. A Qadeer and I. U. Haq (2012) Production of
calcium gluconate by Aspergillus niger gcu-1 Pakistan Journal of Science Vol. 64 No. 3
:214-218
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66) Shagufta Naz, Fozia Naz, Amina Tariq, Farah Aslam, Aamir Ali and Mohammad Athar
(2012) Effect of different explants on in vitro propagation of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii)
African Journal of Biotechnology Vol 11(37):9048-9053. Impact Factor : 0.573
67) Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam, Saiqa Ilyas, Kiran Shahzadi and Amina Tariq(2012) In vitro
propagation of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol.
6(24), pp. 4107-4112, 28 June, 2012. Impact Factor : 0.879
68) Sana Rashid, Saiqa. Ilyas, Shagufta. Naz, Farah Aslam and Aamir Ali (2012) In vitro
propagation of gypsophila paniculata through plant tissue culture techniques. Pakistan
Journal of Science:Vol. 64 No. 1,6-10.
69) Farah. Aslam, Sana. Habib and Shagufta. Naz (2012) Effect of different phytohormones
on plant regeneration of amaryllis hippeastrum. Pakistan Journal of Science: Vol. 64, No.
1:54-60.
70) Saiqa Ilyas, Shagufta Naz, Sumeera Javad, Kiran Shehzadi, Amna Tariq, Neelma Munir
(2012) Influence of cytokinins, sucrose and pH on adventitious shoot Regeneration of
Polyscias balfouriana (Balfour aralia) Journal of Medicinal Plants Research: Vol. 5(xx),
pp. xxx-xxx 18 March, 2011 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
DOI:10.5897/JMPR11.1652 ISSN 1996-0875 ©2011 Academic Journals Impact Factor
: 0.879
71) Sumera Javad, Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Ilyas, Aamir Ali, Farah Aslam and Neelma Munir.
(2012) A study of the effect of Physical state of medium and different concentrations of
Sucrose, FeEDTA and CuSO4 to enhance micropropagation system of Stevia rebaudiana.
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, Vol. 6(9), pp. 1800-1805. Impact Factor : 0.879
72) Aamir Ali, Irum Gull , Abdul Majid, Asif Saleem, Namia Huma Naveed1and Shagufta
Naz (2012) In vitro conservation and production of vigorous and desiccate tolerant
synthetic seeds in Stevia rebaudiana Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. Vol.
6(7), pp.1327-1333. Impact Factor : 0.879
73) Farkhanda Manzoor, Neelma Munir, Asma Ambreen and Shagufta Naz (2012) Efficacy
of some essential oils against American cockroach Periplaneta americana (L) Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(6), pp. 1065-1069 . Impact Factor : 0.879
74) Shagufta Naz, Erum Akbar, Safia Jabeen, Saiqa Ilyas (2012) Antibacterial activity of
different varieties of Curcuma longa rhizome extracts against pathogenic bacteria. Asian
Journal of Chemistry. Volume 24, No. 9 ; 2875-2877 Impact Factor : 0.354
75) Farkhanda Manzoor, Saadiya Asma Malik, Narjis Naz, K.J. Cheema, Shugufta Naz
(2012) Potential of Antitermitic Activities of Eucalyptus Oil . Pakistan Journal of
Zoology: 44(2)335-339. Impact Factor : 0.40
76) Aamir Ali, Anum Sajid, Naima Huma Naveed, Abdul Majid, Asif Saleem, Umair A.
Khan,Fisal Iqbal Jafery and Shagufta Naz (2011) Initiation, proliferation and
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development of micropropagation system for mass scale production of banana through
meristem culture African Journal of Biotechnology: 10(70): 15731-15738. Impact Factor
: 0.540
77) Shagufta Naz, Fozia Tabassum, Sumera Javad, Saiqa Il yas, Farah Aslam,
Neelma Munir and Aamir Ali(2011)Micropropagation and callogenesis of a
recalcitrant species Ricinus communis. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 43(5) 2419-2422.
Impact Factor : 1.207
78) Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Ilyas, Safia Jabeen, and Zahida Parveen (2011) Composition and
anti-bacterial activity of the essential oil from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa
L. Asian Journal of Chemistry :Volume 23, No. 4 :1639-1642.
79) Farkhanda Manzoor , W.Beena,Saadiya Malik , Narjis Naz, , Shugufta Naz and
W.H.Syed (2011) Preliminary evaluation of Ocimum sanctum as toxicant and repellent
against termite, Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann)(Isoptera:Rhinotermttidae). Pakistan
Journal of Science: Volume 63, No1: 59-62.
80) Aamir Ali, Irum Gull, Shagufta Naz AND Shahid Afgan (2010) Biochemical
investigation of protein and peroxidase activity during different stages of In vitro
propagation of Stevia rebaudiana. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 42(4): 2827-2837. Impact
Factor : 1.207
81) Shagufta Naz, Safia Jabeen, Saiqa Ilyas, Farkhanda Manzoor, Farah Aslam and Aamir
Ali (2010) Antibacterial activity of curcuma longa varieties against different strains of
bacteria. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 42(1): 455-462. Impact Factor : 1.207
82) Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Ilyas, Zahida Parveen and Sumera Javed (2010) Chemical analysis
of essential oils from turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome through GC-MS Asian Journal
of Chemistry. Volume 22. (4): 3153-3158. Impact Factor : 0.354
83) Shagufta Naz, Saiqa Illyas, Sumera Javed, and Aamir Ali (2009) In vitro clonal
multiplication and acclimatization of different varieties of turmeric (curcuma longa L.)
Pakistan Journal of Botany .Volume No. 41(6) 2807-2816. Impact Factor : 1.207
84) Shagufta Naz, Sumera Javed, Saiqa Illyas and Aamir Ali (2009) An efficient protocol for
rapid multiplication Bryophyllum Pinnatum and Bryophyllum daigrimontianum. Pakistan
Journal
of
Botany: 41(5)2347-2355. Impact Factor : 1.207
85) Shagufta Naz, Fayyaz Ahmed Siddique, Aamir Ali and Javed Iqbal (2009) Virus
indexation of in vitro regenerated sugarcane plants. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 41(4)
1931-1939. Impact Factor : 1.207
86) Shagufta Naz, Aneela Hashmi and Aamir Ali (2009) In Vitro Callogenesis and
Organogenesis in different explants of Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana) Pakistan Sugar
Journal. XXIV(2)20-26.
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87) Shagufta Naz, Aamir Ali, and Javed Iqbal (2008) Phenolics in in vitro cultures of chick
pea during callogenesis and organogenesis. Pakistan Journal of Botany 40(6) 2525-2539
Impact Factor : 1.207
88) Shagufta Naz, Aamir Ali, Fayyaz Siddique and Javed Iqbal (2008) Somatic
embryogenesis from immature cotyledons and leaf calli of chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Pakistan Journal of Botany .40(2) 523-531. Impact Factor : 1.207
89) Shagufta Naz, Aamir Ali and Aqsa Siddique (2008) Somatic Embryogenesis and plantlet
formation in different varieties of sugarcane (Saccharam officinarum L.) Sarhad Journal
of Agriculture.24 (4)593-598. Impact Factor : 1.207
90) Aamir Ali, Shagufta Naz, Fayyaz Siddique and Javed Iqbal (2008) An efficient protocol
for large scale production of sugarcane through micropropagation. ) Pakistan Journal of
Botany .40(1)139-149. Impact Factor : 1.207
91) Aamir Ali, Shagufta Naz, Fayyaz Siddique and Javed Iqbal (2008) Rapid clonal
multiplication of sugarcane ( Saccharam officinarum L.) through callogenesis and
organogenesis) Pakistan J. of Botany. 40(1):123-138. Impact Factor : 1.207
92) AamirAli, Humera Afrasiab, Shagufta Naz, Mamoona Rauf and Javed Iqbal (2008) An
efficient protocol for in vitro propagation of carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) )
Pakistan Journal of Botany 40( 1)111-121. Impact Factor : 1.207
93) Shagufta Naz and G. Zahara Jahangir (2008) Effect of medium composition on
callogenesis and somatic embryogenesis in different varieties of sugarcane (Saccharam
officinarum L.) i.e S 2002US-302, HSF-240 and HSF-242. Pakistan Sugar Journal:
Vol.XXIII, No.02:-11-20.
94) Shagufta Naz, Aamir Ali, Fayyaz Siddique and Javed Iqbal (2007) Multiple shoot
formation from different explants of chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) Pakistan Journal of
Botany. 39(6)2067-2073. Impact Factor : 1.207
95) Aamir Ali, Asifa Munawar, Shagufta Naz (2007). An In Vitro study on
micropropagation of Caladium bicolour. International J. of Agriculture &Biology15608530/09-5731-735
96) Aamir Ali, Shagufta Naz, and Javed Iqbal (2007) Effect of different explants and media
compositions for efficient somatic embryogenesis in Sugarcane (Saccharam officinarum
L.) Pakistan Journal of Botany 39(6):1961-1977. Impact Factor : 1.207
97) Aamir Ali, Shagufta Naz, Sarwar Alam and Javed Iqbal (2007) In Vitro induced
mutation for screening of red rot (Colletotrichum falcatum) Resistance in Sugarcane
(Saccharam officinarum L.) Pakistan Journal of Botany.39 (6):1979-1994. Impact
Factor : 1.207
98) Naz. S (2004) Micro Propagation of Promising varieties of Sugar cane and their
acclimatization response. Pakistan Sugar Journal. XIX 02; 58-64.
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99) Ali. A, Naz.S, Siddique. F. A and Iqbal. J (2001) Callogenesis, emmbrogenesis and
Organogenesis in CHRISMIS CACTUS (SCHLUMBERGERA BRIDESH) Pakistan
Journal of Botany. 33(Special issue) 569-575. Impact Factor : 1.207
100) Ali. A, Naz. S, Siddique. F. A and Iqbal. J (2001) IN VITRO Propagation of GLOXINIA
(SINNIGIA SPECIOSA) Pakistan Journal of Botany.33 (Special issue) 575-579. Impact
Factor : 1.207
101) Naz, S. Siddique, F. A and Iqbal, J, (1993) In vitro flowering of Hyacinths. Advances in
plants tissue culture 1:40-42
102) Naz, S. Siddique, F. A and Iqbal, J, (1993) In vitro propagation of carnation. Advances
in plants tissue culture 1:43-47
103) Naz, S. Siddique, F. A and Iqbal, J, (1993) Micropropagation of roses. Advances in
plants tissue culture 1:48-54
104) Iqbal, J, Naz, S., Nasir, S, Aftab, F and Ahmad, M.S. 1991. Total phenolics,
phenylalanine ammonia lyase and polyphenol oxidase in in vitro calli of chickpea.
Pakistan Journal of Botany.23(2): 227-235 Impact Factor : 1.207
105) Iqbal, J and Naz, S. 1989. Effects of Barium on the germination. Soluble protein and
isozymic forms of peroxides in wheat. Pakistan Journal of Agri. Res., 10 (1)15-22.
Published Books
1. Optimization of Green House condition for Stevia rebudiana cuttings (2015) Sumera
Javed,Saima Busharat and Shagufta Naz
2. Hyper production of Cellulase by mutagenesis of Bacillus strain (2014) Wajeeha Zafar,
Roheena Abdullah,Shagufta Naz. by Lambert Academic Publishers
3. Exploitation of Saccharum spotaneum for Cellulases (2014) Wajeeha Zafar, Roheena
Abdullah,Shagufta Naz. by Lambert Academic Publishers
4. Characterization of abiotic stress genes from Eucalyptus (2014) Huma Kausar,Shagufta
Naz and Faiza Saleem.
5. Biogas production and application of digestate as a fertilizer (2014) Aysha Afzal and
Shagufta Naz
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6. Adrobacterium mediated transformation of reporter gene in Maize(2014) Faryam Ashraf ,
Shagufta Naz and Faiza Saleem
7. Effect of induced mutation for varietal improvement of grapes (2013) Ifrah Safdar,
Neelma Munir and Shagufta Naz by Lambert Academic Publishers.
8. Analysis of pesticide residues in brinjal and hot pepper by HPLC (2013) Ammara Noreen
Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam by Lambert Academic Publishers.
9. Glucoamylase synthsis from fugal isolates by solid state fermentation (2013) Hina Gul,
Roheena Abdullah, Shagufta Naz by Lambert Academic Publishers
10. Micropropagation of Bulbous Plants (2012) Farah Aslam, Shagufta Naz by Lambert
Academic Publishers
11. Micropropagation and antimicrobial activity of Turmeric (2012) Safia Jabeen, Shagufta
Naz. by Lambert Academic Publishers
12. Callogenesis and Micropropagation of Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) and Biochemical
investigation of Protein Content and Peroxidase activity during different Stages of
Growth. (2012) Shagufta Naz and Khadija Gillani by Lambert Academic Publishers.
13. Comparison of in vitro Response of Micropropagation, Callogenesis and Antimicrobial
activity of Vinca rosea L. Rukhama Haq and Shagufta Naz (2012) Shagufta Naz and
Khadija Gillani. by Lambert Academic Publishers
14. Influence of Growth Regulators and sucrose Concentration on Micropropagation,
Callogenesis
and Antimicrobial activity of Amaryllis belladonna L. by Lambert
Academic Publishers.
Books in Press:
1. Effect of different explants and media compositions for efficient growth somatic
embryogenesis, callogenesis and micropropagation of three varieties (NSG-59, Qsg-1741
and HSF 240) of Saccharum officinarum L.
2. Callogenesis, Organogenesis and Antimicrobial activity of Clitoria ternata L
Publications in Press:
Dissertation title
1- Ph.D. “Phenolics in in-vitro cultures of chickpea during callogenesis and organogenesis”
2- M.Sc. Effects of Barium Chloride on the germination. Soluble protein and isozymic
forms of peroxidases in wheat.
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Employment record:
I. Professor (2010-To date)
Presently working as a Professor and Head of department in Biotechnology &
Microbiology Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore from April.2010
to date
II.
Associate Professor (2009-2010)
Worked as an Associate Professor in Botany Department, Lahore College for Women
University, Lahore from Jan.2009 to April 2010.
III.
Assistant Professor (2005-2008)
Worked as an Assistant Professor in Botany Department from Oct .2005 to 31st Dec.2009.
In Associate and at the post of Assistant Professor in same university following services
were rendered to the organization:

Two complete Tissue Culture laboratories including designing, procurement and
installation of equipment and initiation of different varieties of cultures were established
in Lahore College for Women University and in Baghe-Jinnah Lahore.

Optimized protocols and established various plants under in-vitro conditions, including
cash crops like Turmeric, Bananas, Sugarcane, Potato, ornamentals i.e. Lilium Orchid,
Carnation, and medicinal plants –Stevia, Bryophyllum, Vinca, Ricinus etc.

Established and optimized the methods of isolation of oleoresins and active ingredients
from different plant species both in vivo and in vitro by using different isolation
techniques. These isolated compounds were analysed and characterized by using
spectrophotometer and GCMS techniques.

Determined antimicrobial activities of these isolated compounds against different strains
of bacteria and fungus.
III: Consultant (2003-2005)
Worked as consultant for establishment of plant tissue culture lab. for private seed
propagation company (Kissan Services and Supplies). A complete project from establishment
of lab to field was established and operated successfully for production of disease free Potato,
Sugarcane and vegetable seeds through micropropagation at commercial level
IV:Director Production (July1996-Aug2002:
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Established first commercial Plant Tissue Culture lab in private sector in Pakistan famous
as Agri Bio Tech and worked as Director Production of Agriculture Biotechnologies (pvt)
Ltd Lahore from 1996-2002.In this period the following activities were performed
Commercial projects
Following commercial and contractual projects were conducted in private public partnership in
this period:

Three year project. 1998-2001:
Production and dissemination of high quality potato tubers through tissue culture
Technology. (Sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology)

One year project. 1998-2001:
Commercial production of high quality turmeric seed through tissue culture technology.
(Sponsored by National Foods Ltd. Karachi)

Two year project: 2000-2001
Large scale propagation of sugarcane Mericlones developed through tissue culture
technologies was done by a large industrial group i.e. Munnoo Group of industries.

Three year project: 2002-2005
Production of Mericlones of sugarcane and potato and their large scale multiplication was
done by Kissan Supplies Services.
PC1 Submitted in Public Sector

Submitted PC- 1 of Botany department under the program of

Submitted PC-1 of Establishment of Plant Tissue Culture lab. in Bagh-e Jinnah as a part of
“Rehabilitation/ Up-Gradation of Existing Auditorium and Provision of Labs and Library
“STRENGTHENING OF
BOTANY DEPARTMENT, LAHORE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY, LAHORE”
Capital cost:
Rs. 15 million
Facilities at LCWU, Lahore (Prime Minister's Directive)”
Capital Cost:

Rs. 5.6 Million
Submitted PC- 1 of Biotechnology and Microbiology department under the program of
“Establishment (Provision of Lab. Equipment) of newly built Biotechnology Department
of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore”
Capital Cost:
Rs.58.007 Million
Project Reports Submitted:
One year Project report of HEC Awarded Project:
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
Submitted the one year progress report of the project entitled “Development of turmeric
production technology for enhancement of yield, curcumin and oleoresin content using
tissue culture technology to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

2nd and Final year Project report of HEC Awarded Project:

Submitted the 2nd and final year progress report of the project entitled “Development of
turmeric production technology for enhancement of yield, curcumin and oleoresin content
using tissue culture technology to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

A Report of Research Grant under HEC Program” Pakistan Program for Collaborative
Research (PPCR)” Foreign Visit of Local Faculty Member to USA was also submitted to
HEC.

Submitted the one year progress report of the project entitled “In vitro conservation of
some medicinally important endangered, threatened and near to extinct
species of different ecological zones of Pakistan” to the Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan
Submitted projects

A project entitled “Development of a core facility to evaluate the genetic diversity of
important fruit crops in Pakistan and development of DNA fingerprint databases to
manage germplasm collections” was submitted to The Third World Network of Scientific
Organizations (TWNSO).The requested amount of the project is 29,600 US Dollar.

A project entitled “Development of a core facility to evaluate the genetic diversity of
important fruit crops in Pakistan and development of DNA fingerprint databases to
manage germplasm collections was also submitted to the National Science Foundation,
Directorate for Biological Sciences (DCC-PGR), USA under the program of
Developing Country Collaborations in Plant Genome Research. The requested
amount of the project is 98,000 US Dollar.

A strengthening Project entitled “Establishment of Bio-informatics Laboratory in
Department of Biotechnology &Microbiology” was also submitted to the HEC for
funding. The budget of the project is 1.0 Million Rs.

A project entitled ‘Conservation of some important, endangered, threatened and near to
extinct species of medicinal plants using different in vitro techniques to the CRP-ICGEB.
The requested amount of the project is 73,000 Euro.
A project entitled “Effect of HLB disease on metabolomic profile of citrus varieties and
its control by expressing antimicrobial peptide in different rootstocks” to PSF,
Pakistan.

In this duration, teaching as well as research was conducted at different levels:
Teaching Experience:
Classes
Year
Courses
Duration
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B.Sc Hons
Environmental Sci.
B.Sc Hons
Education
B.S Hons
Botany
Two semester
2006
Biodiversity
2006-2007
General science
2006-2007
2007-2008
Seventh semester
M.Sc I
One semester
May-June 2006
Two semesters
Oct.06-Aug07
Two semesters
Aug.06-June 07
Cell biology,
Biochemistry, Genetics
Same as above,
Research
Methodology
2006-2007
Plant Tissue Culture
2007-2008
Same as above
M.Sc II&MS
2007-2009
Research Methodology
MS
2010 -2012
MS Leading PhD
2009-2011
PhD
2007-2011
2008-2011
2008-2012
Sep.07-June -08
Two semesters
Oct.06-Aug07
Oct.07-Aug.08
One semester
Sep.07 Feb.08
Plant Tissue Culture
Two Semester
Project Planning &Monitoring Nov.10 July 11
Research Reading
Two semesters
Biostat &Bioinformatics
Plant Cell Culture
Two semesters
Plant Biotechnology
Two semesters
Application and Techniques
of Molecular Biology
Research Reading
Application of Plant Tissue Culture
Research:
Classes
Year
Research
Duration
Status
Discipline
Six students of
Supervisor
MSc II
Oct.05-Sep.06
Plant tissue culture
One year
Two students of
Supervisor
M.Sc II
Sep.07-Aug.08
Plant tissue culture
One year
Three students of
Supervisor
M.S and 3 of BSIV
Sep.08- Aug.09
Plant tissue culture
& Biochemistry
One year
Two students of MS
Supervisor
and 3 of BSIV
Sep.09-Aug.2010 Plant tissue culture
One year
&Bioassay Techniques
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Five students of MS
Supervisor
Sep.10-Aug.2011 Plant tissue culture
& Biochemistry
One year
Five students of MS
Supervisor
Sep.11-Aug.2012 Plant tissue culture
One year
Molecular Genetics
Five students of MS
Supervisor
Sep.12-Aug.2013
Plant Biotechnology
Molecular Genetics
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One year
One PhD HEC
Co-supervisor
Scholarship
Awarded
Student
2007-2011
Biochemistry
Four year
Three PhD Student
Supervisor
2 -HEC Scholarship
Awarded
Student
2009-2013
Biotechnology
Four years
Two PhD Student
Supervisor
HEC Scholarship
Awarded
Student
2010-2014
Biotechnology
Four years
Three PhD Student
Supervisor
HEC Scholarship
Awarded
Student
2011-2015
Biotechnology
Four years
Three PhD Student
Supervisor
HEC Scholarship
Awarded
Student
2012-2016
Biotechnology
Four years
Three PhD Student
Supervisor
HEC Scholarship
Awarded
Student
2013-2017
Biotechnology
Four years
A: Development and optimization of commercial protocols for Lab, Green house and Field
propagation of various commercial crops;
1: Commercial production of disease free seeds (1996-2005)
Commercial production of disease free seeds of potato and sugarcane through tissue culture
technology.
2: Micropropagation of plants (1997-2004)
Standardized the protocols for Micro propagation of ornamental as well as flowering plants like
carnation, begonias, Spathyphylum, Gladioli and Aloe Vera .etc.
3: Ornamental propagation in Green house (1997-2002)
Various propagations were optimized in the controlled environment of Green House for off
season as well as quality production of Ornamental like Petunias, carnations, gerbera, dahlia,
gloxinia, bulbs and various other plants.
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4: Orchid Propagation (1998-2000)
Both in vivo and in vitro propagation of wide range of Orchids including local, exotic and hybrid
varieties has been optimized.
B: Development of commercial protocols for Green house, off season vegetable seedlings
and commercial crop production
5: Commercial seedling production (1998-2001)
Optimized the techniques for commercial seedling production from hybrid seeds of tomato, hot
and sweet chilies, cucumber and watermelon.
6: Off season vegetable production (1999-2001)
Most actively participated in developing the hot houses in different ecological zones of Pakistan
for commercial production of off season vegetables i.e. Tomato, hot and Sweet pepper,
Cucumber and vegetables of Cucurbitace family.
C: Post harvest preservation of vegetable and fruits through dehydration process
7: Food Dehydration (2001-2002)
Post harvest technology and food dehydration including fruit and vegetable for local and export
market for value addition and crop conservation. Advance food ingredients developed in
collaboration with Best Food, Value Chicken and Nestlé Pakistan.
A: Plant Tissue Culture (1987-1996)
Plant cell and tissue culture projects were conducted in laboratories of Botany Department,
University of the Punjab, Lahore and Nuclear institute of Agriculture and Biology (NIAB)
Faisalabad as given below ;
I.
Chick-pea: (1986—1988) Introduction of blight resistance in chick pea via
somaclonal variation (sponsored by Pakistan Atomic Energy commission 19861989).
II.
Sugarcane;(1990-1993)Development of sugarcane cell suspension and protoplast
culture.(sponsored by National Scientific Research and Development Board)
III.
Ph.D. Thesis(1991-1996): entitled “Phenolics in in-vitro cultures of chickpea
during calogenesis and organogenesis”
IV.
Micro propagation(1988-1996):Various protocols were optimized for in vitro
propagation of commercially important plants like roses, carnation,Hyacinth,
chroton, Dahlia, Falcatus and Begonia.(sponsored by Punjab University,
Lahore)
V.
Agriculture Biotechnologies (pvt) Ltd( 1996-2003)Experience gained by the
direct participation in establishment of complete tissue culture laboratory , Glass
houses, Green houses and Growth Tunnels including designing, procurement and
installation of all system.
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B: Biochemistry (1986-1995)
1-M.SC Thesis (1986-1988): For partial fulfilment of Master’s degree in Botany research
was performed in the department of Botany under the topic “Toxic effect of Barium in
germination, early seeding growth soluble protein and peroxidase content in wheat.
2-Biochemical Analysis (1988-1995) Advanced techniques like gel electrophoresis,
spectrophotometry, flame spectrophotometry, techniques for qualitative and quantitative
analysis of various enzymes, proteins, nucleic acids and phenolic compounds in different
tissues of in vitro
Commercial projects
Following commercial and contractual projects were conducted in private public partnership in
this period:
Three year project. 1998-2001:
Production and dissemination of high quality potato tubers through tissue culture
Technology. (Sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology)
One year project. 1998-2001:
Commercial production of high quality turmeric seed through tissue culture technology.
(Sponsored by National Foods Ltd. Karachi)
Two year project: 2000-2001
Large scale propagation of sugarcane Mericlones developed through tissue culture technologies
was done by a large industrial group i.e. Munnoo Group of industries.
Three year project: 2002-2005
Production of Mericlones of sugarcane and potato and their large scale multiplication was done
by Kissan Supplies Services.
Symposia and meeting attended
2016
Organized Three days Training on Aquaculture and Feed Management on 3rd -5th
Aug.2016, organized by USDA,ASA,FEEDING PAKISTAN,SPST and LCWU.
2016
Participated in Two days International conference Entitled “Climate change and
Sustainable development” on 28th -29th Jan, 2016, organised by INSPIRETransalational Education Partenership Program: Development of Collaborative
Postgraduate Program on Climate Change.
2016
Participated in Three days conference Entitled “First International Aquaculture (7-9
Jan.2018) and first Tilapia Fish cooking Exhibition, organized by Department of
Zoology, LCWU, Lahore. It was in collaboration with the Feeding Pakistan Program
of American Soybean Association funded by United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) and University of Arizona, USA.
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2015
Attended Two days short Training course under “ Asian Council Of Science Editors
for Editors ” on 13th- 14 th Aug,2015 by Asian Council Of Science Editors in Dubai,
UAE.
2015
Attended Three days Training course under “Punjab Employees, efficiency, Discipline
&Accountability Act (PEEDA Act, 2006) for officers” on 4th- 6th May, 2015 by
Management and Professional Development Department, Government of the Punjab.
2015
Attended Five days Training under “Indigenous on Campus Training under HEC
Modern University Governance Programme” on Jan-Feb, 2015 by Directorate of
Faculty Development & Internationalisation, LCWU, Lahore and HEC, Islamabad.
2014
Participated in Three days course Entitled “Chairing an Academic Department
Effectively on 10th -12 th Dec., 2014, by Dr. Qaiser Sltana, Professor of Emeritus,
Eastern Kentuchy University, USA, organized by Directorate of Faculty Development
& Internationalisation, LCWU, Lahore
2014
Organized and participated in Two days National Conference Entitled “Defeating the
public Enemy, The Mosquito: A Real Challenge“ on 3rd -4th Dec., 2014, organized by
Dengue Prevention and control cell, LCWU, Lahore and INSPIRE-Transnational
Education Partenership Program, Lahore.
2014
Presented oral presentation 2nd International Conference on “Biotechnology for
Sustainable Development” on 26th – 28th Nov., 2014, organised by Institute of
Biotechnology at, GCU, Lahore.
2014
Participated in the International conference on ‘Ist International Conference on
Bioenergy: Challenges and oppurtunities in Pakistan.” on 20th -21st Nov .2014
organized By University of South Asia, Lahore .Pakistan.
2014
Organized and participated in Biotech Workshop Entitled “Workshop on the
awareness of emerging issues of cancers in Pakistan” on 6th May, 2014, at
Biotechnology Department, LCWU, Lahore. This workshop is funded by Higher
Education Commission, Pakistan.
2014
Presented a key note address in Workshop on the awareness of emerging issues of
cancers in Pakistan on 6th May, 2014, at Biotechnology Department, LCWU, Lahore.
This workshop is funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
2014
Presented a key note address on National Seminar on Agriculture Biotechnology
arranged by Bio-World forum Pakistan and LCCI ON 10th April, 2014
2014
Organized and participated in Biotech Symposium 2014, in 2nd Women inter collegiate
and university science symposium and model/poster competition on the Revolution of
Biotechnology on 18st April, 2014 at Biotechnology Department, LCWU, Lahore.
2013
Organized and participated in National Seminar entitled “Awareness of Emerging
Issues of Cancer in Pakistan.” on 21st
Nov., 2013 in collaboration with
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Department of Oncology, King Edward Medical University at Biotechnology
Department, LCWU, Lahore.
2013
Organized and participated in International workshop entitled “Molecular Diagnosis
for Robust Disease Detection.” on 7th Oct -24th, 2013 in collaboration with DFDI and
President Program for care of highly qualified Overseas Pakistan at Biotechnology
Department, LCWU, Lahore.
2013
Participated in the International workshop on ‘Commercial exploitation of food
irradiation Technology in Pakistan-Potentials, Opportunities and Challenges” on 2nd 3rd Oct .2013 organized By Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and International
Atomic Energy Agency.
2013
Attended a short course on’ Biostat and Data Analysis Methodologies ‘on 13th May 18th May, 2013 at Bio-Statistical Consulting Centre in University of Veterinary
&Animal Scienes, Lahore with collaboration of Jackon State University USA..
2013
Organized and participated in Ist Women Inter Collegiate and University Science
Model and Poser Competition on “Impact of Biotechnology in today’s World” on 12th
March, 20113 at Biotechnology &Microbiology Department, LCWU, Lahore.
2013
Participated in one day training workshop entitled “IPR, Patents and Patenting” on 22nd
Feb, 2013, organized by ORIC, Office LCWU, Lahore
2012
Organized and participated in Science Model and Poser Competition on “Colours of
Biotechnology” on 20th Dec, 2012 at Biotechnology Department, LCWU, Lahore
2012
Organized and participated in International workshop entitled “Principles of Plant
Breeding and advancement of molecular techniques to breeding of Bioscience” on 21st May
-6th June, 2012 at Biotechnology &Microbiology Department LCWU, Lahore.
2012
Participated in short training courses for officers entitled “Accountability &
Responsibility in Financial matters with special focus an Audit& Audit objections “on
4th -8th June 2012 at Management &Professional Development Department, Govt. Of
Punjab, Lahore.
2012
Organized and participated in International workshop entitled “Writing winning grant
proposal” on 12th June, 2012at Biotechnology &Microbiology Department, LCWU,
Lahore.
2011
Participated in 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientist & 11th National Meeting
of
Plant Scientists organized by Pakistan Botanical Society on 22nd to 24th of Feb,
2011 at G.C University, Lahore.
Participated in International Conference on Sustainable Approaches for Pest and
Vector management in Pakistan, organized by Zoological Society, Department of
Zoology, LCWU, Lahore on 21st-22nd Feb, 2011.
Participated in the 2nd International seminar on ‘Medicinal plants” on 14-16th Jan.2010
organized By Phytochemistry Section of Department of Chemistry, Lahore College
for university, Lahore.
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2011
2010
2010
Participated in the seminar on ‘New Trends In Chemistry” on 14-15th Jan.2010
organized By Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for university, Lahore.
2009 Participated in the National Symposium on “Pharmacological studies of Medicinal Plants”
on 20th June, 2009 organized by Organic section of Department of Chemistry, Lahore
College for university, Lahore.
2009
Attended a special lecture on “Arsenic Pollution in Bangladesh” on 7th May, 2009
organized by environmental science department, Lahore College for university,
Lahore.
2009
Participated in seminar on “Agbiotech in Pakistan----Challenges & opportunities” organized
By the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lahore on 25th April, 2009.
2009
Participated two days workshop on operational and application of analytical instrumentation of
UV-spectrophotometer and PCR on 9-10th April.2009, arranged by Institution of Continuing
education &extension of University of vetenary and animal sciences, Lahore.
2008
Three days 9th Biennial conference on Advances in Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, organized by Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in
Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi on December 17-20,2008.
2008
Two days training and special lectures on PCR technology and DNA Sequencer,
organized by Environmental Science Department, LCWU Lahore on 17-19 May, 2008.
2008
Two days 1st international seminar on medicinal plants (ISMP) organized by organic
section of Chemistry Department, Lahore college for Women University, Lahore on
15-17 May, 2008.
2008
Two days seminar on Human Rights, Governance and Democracy in Pakistan from
March 13-14th, 2008 arranged by British Alumni Association, Pakistan.
2008
One day seminar on FTIR Spectroscopy in modern QC Laboratories & FTIR and
Raman
Spectroscopy in Research and Development on 8th May, 2008 by Rays
Technologies.
2007
First International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry arranged by
Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for women university, Lahore.
2007
One day seminar (21st June) on New Technology: Tools in the hands of Commercial
Scientists arranged by Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for women
university, Lahore. A paper was presented on Introduction of Plant Tissue Culture and
its application.
2007
5th National Training Course on Modern Techniques in Biotechnology from May 28June1, 2007 arranged by National Institutes for Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad.
2006
First International Conference of Business Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology.
Organized by Federation of Asian Biotech Association and G.C. University, Lahore.
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2006
Bio forum 2006 International Conference on Industrial Biotechnology organized by
CEMB, National Biotechnology Commission and Ministry of Science and
Technology.
2006
One day International Conference on Fermentation Technology arranged by
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Punjab University.
2004
National Conference of Sugarcane Cultivation and Improvement held at Shakarganj
Sugarcane Research Institute, Jhang.
2000
Seventh National conference of plant scientist held at Department of Botany
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
1999
Second Meeting of Potato working group to develop the national strategy y on potato
seed production.
1995
Attended “Fifth National conference of Plant scientist” held at National Agriculture
Research Centre NARC, Islamabad.
1993
Participated in “Third National conference of Plant Tissue Culture scientist” held at
University of Peshawar summer camp. Baragali
1992
Participated in “International Comstech NIAB workshop on Agro-climatology, pests
and diseases and their control “held at NIAB, Faisalabad.
1991
Attended the “All Pakistan Science
organized by Science international, Lahore.
Conference”
held
at
Khanuspur,
MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND OTHER ACTIVITY IN
UNIVERSITY PUBLIC OR ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
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Member of the “Pakistan Botanical Society”.
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Member “Bangladesh Botanical Society”.
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Member “Kitchen Garden Society”.
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Member “Advisory Committee of Baghe-Jinnah”.
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Member of Academic Council of LCWU, Lahore
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Member, Biotechnology Committee, Lahore Chamber of Commerce, Lahore
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Member, Horticulture Society, Lahore.
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Coordinator of MS and Ph.D Program, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
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Member University Purchase Committee LCWU ,Lahore
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Member Eligibility Committee of LCWU.
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Member, Senior Faculty forum, LCWU, Lahore.
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From 2005 to 2009 worked as coordinator in examination of Botany Department, Lahore
College for Women University, Lahore.
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From 2005 to 2009 worked as member Purchase Committee of Botany Department,
Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
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From 2006 to 2007 worked as Member Disciplinary Committee, of Lahore College for
Women University, Lahore.
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Worked as Focal Person in curriculum development of MS leading PhD program in
Botany Department.
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Appointed as Management Representative in quality assurance program (ISO 9000) in
Botany Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
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