Curriculum Vitae
Name
Nationality
Languages Known
(Read, Write & speak)
Official Address
Mobina Ulfat (Mrs.)
Pakistani
English (Excellent – IELTS score = 6.5), Urdu (Excellent), Punjabi (Mother
Tongue), Arabic (Satisfactory)
Department of Botany, LCWU, Lahore (54000), Pakistan.
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Academic Qualifications:
M-Phil (Botany) 2004 – 2006
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
M.Sc. (Botany) 2003
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry) – 2001
University of the Punjab, Pakistan
Field of specialisation:
Plant Sciences (Molecular Stress Physiology)
Fields of Interest:
Stress Physiology, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics
Academic and Research Experience:
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University,
Lahore (3rd February, 2015 to date).
2. Lecturer, Department of Botany, GC University, Lahore (2nd July, 2007 to 2nd February,
2015).
3. Research Fellow, Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (31st
October, 2005 to 30th June, 2007).
4. Subject Specialist, Fauji Foundation Model School, Sheikhupura (March-August, 2004).
Membership of Scientific Societies:
1. Asian Pacific Weed Science Society of Pakistan.
2. Pakistan Botanical Society
3. National Academy of Young Scientists, Pakistan
Personal Research:
1. Ulfat, M. 2003. Response of mungbean (Vigna radiate (L.) Wilczec) to Bio-power under
Nitro-plus influence, applied at various growth stages. M. Sc., Department of Botany,
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. (Bio-power was an inoculum of
Rhizobium strain specific for legumes to supplement N-budget)
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2. Ulfat, M. 2006. Identification of some biochemical markers responsible for salt tolerance
in potential oilseed crop canola (Brassica napus).
Theses Supervised
M.Phil = 06
BSc (Hons.) = 17
BS = 02
Research Publications (Impact factor = 4.434):
1.
Ulfat, M., H. R. Athar, M. Ashraf, N. A. Akram and A. Jamil. 2007. Appraisal of
physiological and biochemical selection criteria for evaluation of salt tolerance in canola
(Brassica napus L.). Pak. J. Bot., 39(5): 1593-1608. (Cited by: 56) (Impact factor. 0.872)
2.
Ulfat, M., S. Fazal, M. M. Javed and Z. Khan. 2012. Evaluation of peroxidase activity in Beta
vulgaris L., Cucumis sativus L. and Raphnus sativus L. Pak. J. Bot., 44(Special Issue): 91-96.
(Impact factor. 0.872)
3.
Khurshid, S., T. Kafiat, U. Hanif, M. Ulfat, M.Z. Qureshi, T. Bashir, A. Sajid, s. Ishtiaq and T.
Ismayil. 2013. Application of glucose oxidase for the production of metal gluconates by
fermentation. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12(48): 6766-6775. (Impact factor. 0.57)
4.
Hanif, U., S. Mushtaq , S. Khurshid, S. Ishtiaq, M. Ajaib and M. Ulfat. 2013. Ethnobotanical
studies on some wild plants of head Qadirabad and adjoining areas, Pakistan. Int. J. Phytomed., 5:
373-377. (Impact factor. 0.89)
5.
Yaseen, I., M. Ulfat, A. Sohaib, S. Khurshid, S. Qaisar, M.F. Qamar, U. Hanif and M.M. Qamar.
2014. Effect of different cooking procedures on the nutritional status of Ghia kadu (Lageneria
siceraria) and Tinda (Citrullus vulgaris var. fistulosus). Sci. Int. (Lahore), 26(1), 2014. ISSN
1013-5316; CODEN: SINTE 8
6.
Jabeen, N., M. Ajaib, M.F. Siddiqui, M. Ulfat and B. Khan. 2015. A survey of
ethnobotanically important plants of Gilgit. FUUAST J. Biol., 5(1): 153-160. (HEC
recognized, Y category)
7.
Malik, A.B., S. Khurshid, U. Hanif, S. Bukhari, M. Ulfat and S. Ishtiaq. 2015.
Prevalence of HCV among Drug Addicts in Lahore and its Peripheries. I. J. Phytomed.,
7(3): http://dx.doi.org/10.5138/ijpm.v7i3.1281 (Impact factor. 1.23)
PAPERS PRESENTATED AT CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA:
Oral presentations:
1. Ulfat, M., I. Raza, M. Arif, S.A. Naveed and R. Tariq. Investigation of genomic DNA of
Canola (Brassica napus L.) for PCR based molecular markers under NaCl stress.
International Conference on “Major Environmental Constraints to Plants: Assessment
and Reclamations” held at the Government College University, Faisalabad (March 28-30,
2016).
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2. Shaheen, S., A. Javed, N. Haroon, M. Ulfat and R. Tariq. Nutritional variation between
basmati and non-basmati rice varieties of pakistan. International Conference on “Major
Environmental Constraints to Plants: Assessment and Reclamations” held at the
Government College University, Faisalabad (March 28-30, 2016).
3. Shaheen, S., H. Ashraf, A. Alam, F. Khan, M. Ulfat, S. Sarwar. Microbial examination of
mould and yeast in fruit juices. International Conference on “Major Environmental
Constraints to Plants: Assessment and Reclamations” held at the Government College
University, Faisalabad (March 28-30, 2016)
4. Ulfat, M., U. Hameed, S. Fatima, Ikram-Ul-Haq and M.M. Javed. Employment of
bacterial co-culture for the production of Alpha amylase using solid state
fermentation" in the 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable
Development organized by Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GC University, Lahore
(November, 26-28, 2014).
5. Mansha, A., M. Ulfat and M. Jahangir. 2014. Adsorption study of Hydrilla verticillata
(L.F.) Royl. for removal of heavy metals from industrial waste water, in International
Conference of Plant Scientists, GC University Lahore (September 22-24, 2014)
6. Jabeen, N., M. Ulfat, M. Ajaib and B. Khan. 2014. A survey of ethnobotanically important
plants of District Ghizer, Gilgit Baltistan, in International Conference of Plant Scientists,
GC University Lahore (September 22-24, 2014)
7. Ulfat, M., S. Fazal, M. M. Javed and Z. Khan. 2011. Evaluation of peroxidase activity in Beta
vulgaris L., Cucumis sativus L. and Raphnus sativus L. 2nd International Conference of Plant
Scientists held at the Government College University, Lahore (February 22-24, 2011)
8. Ulfat, M., S. Fatima, I. Haq and U. Hameed. 2011. Microbial production of α-amylase by mix
culture of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens through solid state fermentation. 2nd
International Conference of Plant Scientists held at the Government College University,
Lahore (February 22-24, 2011)
Posters presentations:
1. Ulfat, M. and M. Ashraf. 2006. Evaluation of canola (Brassica napus L.) germplasm for
salinity tolerance. International Symposium on “Applications of Plant Sciences in
Emerging Scenario” at Department of Botany, GC University Faislabad, Pakistan
(March, 20-22, 2006).
2. Ulfat, M., M. Ashraf, M. Imran, and Q. Ali. 2006. Identification of biochemical markers
responsible for salt tolerance and their genetic bases in potential oilseed crop canola
(Brassica napus). International Symposium on “Strategies for Improvement Against
Abiotic Stresses” organized by Department of Botany University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan (September, 18-20, 2006).
3. Naqvi, S.S.S., M. Ulfat and Z.D. Khan. 2011. SDS-PAGE analysis of Brassica napus
and Brassica campestris seed proteins to justify the status as species or sub-species. 2nd
International Conference of Plant Scientists held at the Government College University,
Lahore (February 22-24, 2011)
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4. Iftikhar, T., H. Chaudhary, M. Ulfat., S. Sarwar, R. Abdullah and F. Khan. 2016.
Enhanced Lipases potential of two axenic bacterial isolates through mixed culture
fermentation technique. “14th National and 5th International Conference of Botany”
organized by University of Karachi, Karachi Pakistan (January 15-18, 2016)
5. Iftikhar, T., A. Siddique, M. Ulfat., S. Sarwar, R. Abdullah and F. Khan. A comparative
account of mixed culture and monoculture fermentation techniques for improved
production of lipases using axenic bacterial cultures. “14th National and 5th International
Conference of Botany” organized by University of Karachi, Karachi Pakistan (January
15-18, 2016)
6. Mukhtar, M.A., M. Ulfat, F. Almas and M. Almas. Investigation of effects of application
of different fertilizers (N, P, K, DOP and SOP) concentrations on growth and yield of
maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids (DK-6142, DK-6339) under field conditions. International
Conference on “Major Environmental Constraints to Plants: Assessment and
Reclamations” held at the Government College University, Faisalabad (March 28-30,
2016)
Trainings conducted or received:
As Resource Person:
1. Four-Day Workshop on “Basic Techniques for Botany Teachers” held by the Department of
Botany, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan in collaboration with Higher Education
Commission (10-13 January, 2011).
As Participant:
1. Teacher Training Workshop for newly inducted teachers at GC University Lahore (2007).
2. English Language Proficiency Enhancement Course for newly inducted Lecturers organized
by GC University Lahore (2008).
3. Workshop for Human Resource Development at GC University Lahore (2008).
4. Five-day Training Workshop on Honeybee Farming and Management organized by
Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (2009).
5. One month training entitled “Professional Competency Enhancement Program for Teachers”
for Professional Development organized by National Academy of Higher Education, Higher
Education Commission, Pakistan (May 17 to June 17, 2010).
6. Three days workshop on Experimental Design and Data Analysis at University of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan, in collaboration with Jackson State University, USA
(16-18 March, 2011).
7. Three days Cascading Workshop on Advanced Faculty Professional Development Program
on ENSURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS, organized by Learning Innovation Division,
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, in collaboration with GC University, Lahore
(September 12-14, 2011).
8. Summer Research Camp on Developing Research Plans and Proposals held at University of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan, in collaboration with Jackson State
University, USA (July 03-21, 2012).
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9. One day seminar on “World Environment Day” organized by Punjab Forest Department,
Government of the Punjab, in collaboration with University of the Punjab, Pakistan (June 05,
2012).
10. One day seminar on “World Forest Day” at Jallo Forest Park, organized by Punjab Forest
Department, Government of the Punjab, in collaboration with Punjab Forest Research
Institute, Gatwala, Pakistan (March 21, 2013).
11. 4th One day workshop on “BIOINFORMATICS” at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University,
Islamabad (May 4, 2013)
12. 5th One day workshop on “BIOINFORMATICS” at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University,
Islamabad (May 10, 2014)
13. One week training workshop on "Application of Biotechnology in Cotton and other related
crops" in Nuclear Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad, Pakistan
(13-17 October, 2014)
14. Three days training session regarding “Academic Writing” organized by Directorate of
Faculty Development and Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University,
Lahore, Pakistan (5-7 March, 2015).
15. One day Webinar on Disaster Management conducted by Harvard University (10 March,
2015).
16. One day training workshop on “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” conducted by
Department of Chemistry, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan (27th August, 2015).
17. “Hand-on training on clinical diagnostics” conducted by Institute of Biochemistry and
Biotechnology and Centre of Advances in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab,
Lahore, Pakistan (18-21 Oct, 2016).
As Organizer:
1. Two days workshop titled ''Algal collection and recent taxonomy of Chlorophycota'' (25-26
September, 2012).
2. Two days workshop titled ''Algal collection and culturing techniques'' (21-22 February,
2014).
3. One Day International Seminar on ''Statistical Data Analysis'' (11th March, 2014)
4. Two Days Workshop on Horticulture and Kitchen Gardening (14-15 April, 2016)
As Co-organizer:
1. 3rd Annual Floral Art Competition, organized by Botanical & Horticultural Society,
Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (March 26th, 2015).
2. 4th Annual Floral Art Competition, organized by Botanical & Horticultural Society,
Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (March 10th, 2016).
Conferences Attended:
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1. Poster presentation in International Symposium on “Applications of Plant Sciences in
Emerging Scenario” at Department of Botany, GC University Faislabad, Pakistan
(March, 20-22, 2006).
2. International Symposium on “Strategies for Improvement Against Abiotic Stresses”
organized by Department of Botany University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
(September, 18-20, 2006).
3. International Conference on “Sustainable Crop Production on Salt-affected Land”
organized by Saline Agriculture Research Center University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Pakistan (December, 4-6, 2006).
4. International Symposium on “Prospects of Horticultural Industry in Pakistan” organized
by Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
(March, 28-30, 2007).
5. 1st symposium of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics on Genomics, Proteomics,
Metablomics: Recent trends in Biotechnology at department of Microbiology and
Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab (October 22-23, 2007).
6. Conference on “Leadership Challenges and Solutions” at Lahore Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (March 19, 2008).
7. 2nd Pakistan Botanic Gardens Conference on “Botanic Gardens, A Vehicle to promote the
Public/Private & NGOs Participation” at GC University Lahore, Pakistan (February, 2-4,
2009).
8. 22nd Asia Pacific Weed Science Society Conference held in GC University Lahore,
Pakistan (March 8-12, 2010).
9. Participation in 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientists held at the Government
College University, Lahore (February 22-24, 2011).
10. Ist National Phycological Conference GC University Lahore (March 30-31, 2011).
11. Participation in a Convention on Impact of climate change on Biodiversity, Karakuraum
International University, Gilgit-Baltistan (June 17-19, 2011).
12. International Conference of Plant Scientists, GC University Lahore (September 22-24,
2014)
13. 2nd international conference on “Biotechnology for Sustainable Development” organized
by IIB, GC University, Lahore (26-28 November, 2014).
14. 2nd national conference on “Biotechnology for Sustainable Development” organized by,
PCSIR, Lahore (26-28 November, 2015).
15. “14th National and 5th International Conference of Botany” organized by University of
Karachi, Karachi Pakistan (January 15-18, 2016)
16. International conference on climate change and sustainable development under INSPIRE
Transnational education program: Development of collaborative post graduate program.
Organized by Department of Environmental sciences, Lahore College for Women
University, Lahore. 2016
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17. International Conference on “Major Environmental Constraints to Plants: Assessment
and Reclamations” held at the Government College University, Faisalabad (March 28-30,
2016)
Conferences Organized
1. International Symposium on “Strategies for Improvement Against Abiotic Stresses”
organized by Department of Botany University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
(September, 18-20, 2006).
2. 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientists, Government College University, Lahore
(February 22-24, 2011).
3. Ist National Phycological Conference, GC University Lahore (March 30-31, 2011).
4. International Conference of Plant Scientists, GC University Lahore (September 22-24,
2014)
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