Dr. Muhammad Nasir

B.Sc. Hons. (UAF), M.Sc. Hons. (UAF), Ph.D. (UAF &USA)
Associate Professor & Chairman

Tel:  +92-42-99212866(Direct), +92-42-99211449-50 ext. 284
Email: nasir@uvas.edu.pk

HEC Approved Supervisor

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Nasir (HEC approved supervisor for PhD), is Assistant Professor and Officer in-Charge, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan and holds B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Hons.) and Ph.D. in Food Technology. He worked as Nutrition Consultant, Health Department, Govt. of The Punjab, with the support of UNICEF to develop Multi-sectoral Integrated Nutrition Strategy (PINS) operational plans. He conducted significant part of his Ph.D. research at Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, USA and published 04 peer reviewed papers from that research. He is the Program Coordinator for the M. Phil program in Food Safety & Control. Dr. Nasir’s fundamental expertise is in the field of Food and Nutrition, especially development of Nutraceuticals & functional foods and to explore their impact on human health & disease management. Besides, other interest area is value addition of foodstuff using indigenous resources and assessment of their acceptability, efficacy and safety using animal and human models.  Dr. Nasir being the member of Technical Committee also played key role in revising “The Punjab Pure Food Rules 2007” and drafting “The Punjab Pure Food Rules 2011”. Dr. Nasir has more than 30 peer reviewed research publications, 31 conference proceedings, 06 international research based books/ monographs and 02 international book chapters to his name. He presented research findings in 27 international and national scientific conferences in various countries including USA and UK. So far, he has produced around 30 postgraduate students under his supervision. Being Associate Editor, he has also the key role in publishing “The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences” a bimonthly, peer reviewed impact factor journal. Dr. Nasir being the member of various professional bodies including Institute of Food Technologist, American Society of Nutrition, Nutrition Society of UK, American Association of Cereal Chemists, Functional Food Center USA, Nutritionists Association of Pakistan, Pakistan Society of Food Scientists & Technologists etc. is contributing for the uplift of scientific knowledge in the field of Food Science & Human Nutrition and to translate this knowledge for improvement of lives of masses in the country. He is also member of various bodies outside UVAS including Board of Studies (BOS) - Department of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad, Synopsis Review Committee - Institute of Public Health Lahore and National Testing Service (Human Nutrition subject) Islamabad. He has also been working at policy and planning level in Punjab Province and is Member of Scientific Panel - Punjab Food Authority, Member Steering Committee - Universal Salt Iodization (USI) Project Punjab, Member provincial Technical Working Group (TWG) on Nutrition Punjab, Member Nutrition Education Sector Punjab, Member Codex Working Group and Codex Committee for Food Standards Punjab, Convener Minimum Pasteurization Law Committee Punjab etc.  

Areas of Interest:

  • Identification, analysis, nutritional significance of novel & un-conventional foods and their incorporation in food formulations
  • Dietetics: Development of specially designed foods for sportsmen, PEM children, diabetics, hyper-cholesterolemics, CVD patients etc
  • Exploration and utilization of indigenous resources with rich phyto-chemistry against cancer and other health disparities
  • Characterization and evaluation of food products available in market for health injurious substances i.e. anti-nutritional factors, heavy metals, toxins, pesticide residues, veterinary drugs, trans fats etc
  • Value-addition of food-stuff regarding nutritional and functional properties
  • Development of nutraceuticals and functional foods

Publications


BOOKS

  1. Ali, MU, Muhammad Nasir, U Bacha, 2013. Development of Infant Formula for Casein Intolerant Babies. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8454-3020-1).
  2. Qamar, TR, MA Iqbal and Muhammad Nasir, 2013. The Osteoporosis: Prevalence in Relationship with Dietary Habits & Life Style. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8454-3020-1).
  3. Gulzar, F, Muhammad Nasir and N Shahzadi. Characterization and In-Vivo Protein Quality Evaluation of Legumes. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8454-3020-1).
  4. Bacha, U, Muhammad Nasir and M Hassan. Biochemical Assessment of Drugs Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8454-3020-1).
  5. Muhammad Nasir and M.S. Butt.  2011. Maize germ: A nutrient dense substance for food value-addition. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8443-1892-0)
  6. Bacha U. and Muhammad Nasir. 2011. Single cell protein: Production & evaluation for food use. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8454-3020-1).

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Sharif, M.K., M.S. Butt, H.R. Sharif, Muhammad Nasir. 2014. Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Acceptability. In M.S. Butt and T. Zahoor (Editors). Hand Book of Food Science & Technology, UAF Press, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  2. Siddiq M., Muhammad Nasir. 2012. Dragon Fruit and Durian. In: Siddiq M (editor), Tropical and Subtropical Fruits Processing and Packaging. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Ames, Iowa. Pp 587-596.
  3. Muhammad Nasir, Sidhu JS. 2012. Common Pulses: Chickpea, Lentil, Mungbean, Black Gram, Pigeonpea, and Indian Vetch. In: Siddiq M, Uebersax MA (editors), Dry Beans and Pulses – Production, Processing and Nutrition. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Ames, Iowa. Pp 283-310.

 

  1. Akhter N, S. Iqbal, Muhammad Nasir, A Ashraf, U Bacha, MA Khan. 2014. Iron fortified pasteurized milk: Physico-chemical attributes and efficacy against iron deficiency in Sprague Dawley rats. J. Anim. & Plant Sci. 24(4): 1062-68.
  2. Hayat Z, Muhammad Nasir, H Rasul. 2014. Egg quality and organoleptic evaluation of nutrient enriched designer eggs. Pak. J. Agri. Sci., 51(3): 1-5
  3. Butt, M.S., A. Naz, Muhammad Nasir, M. Imran. 2014. Antioxidant Activity and Stability of Polyphenols Extracted from Various Agro-Industrial By-Products. J Anim & Plant Sci. (In Press).
  4. Khan, N., M. Ashraf, M.S. Mughal, N.A. Qureshi, M.N. Khan, F. Rasool, M.H. Rehman, Muhammad Nasir, W. Ali, K.J. Iqbal. 2014. Survival and growth potential of genetically male Tilapia (GMT) Fry in flow through system under different dietary protein. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 46(2) 377-382.
  5. Bacha U, Muhammad Nasir, Mushtaq MH, Shahzad T, Ali MA, Muhammad J, Akbar N 2013. Role of paleolithic diet in prevention of diabetes and related chronic diseases consequences. Adv. Pharm. Ethnomedicines. 1 (1): 1-3.
  6. Bacha U, Muhammad Nasir, MA Ali, J Muhammad, AA Sheikh. 2013. Nucleotides supplementation improves various function of the body. Rev. J Ani Health Prod. 1(1): 1-5.
  7. Bacha U, Muhammad Nasir, N Akbar, YA Ditta, MA Ali, M Javed, A Wajid, MA Iqbal, A Amjad, I Kakar, N Ullah, AA Bajwa & H Ijaz. 2013. Procedure Development for Identification of Histamine from Chicken Meat: NATURE: Protocol Exchange                                                                        (http://www.nature.com/protocolexchange/protocols/2947).
  8. Bacha U, Muhammad Nasir, A Khalique, AA Anjum. 2013. Sensory And Physical Attributes Of Sugar Snaps Cookies As A Source Of Protein. Carpathian Journal of Food Science & Technology, 5 (1-2):45-51.
  9. Bacha U, Muhammad Nasir, MA Ali, N Akbar, AA Anjum, J Muhammad, T Hussain, A Wajid, T Shahzad, A Rashid. 2013 L-carnitine of red meat consumption contributes less in heart diseases progression as compared to low expressed PPARα leading to activation of mTOR1C. International Journal of Advanced Research, 1(7):169-174.
  1. Muhammad Nasir, AA Bajwa, N Aziz, Saima and M Rabbani. 2012. Development of prebiotic based functional beverage and assessment of its post-prandial glycemic response in healthy human subjects. Proceedings of “The 10th International Conference, on Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods in Health and Disease” published by Functional Food Center at the University of California, Santa Barbra, USA.
  2. Muhammad Nasir. 2012.Need for high quality training program in food safety in developing countries: Pakistan Scenario. Proceedings of “The Ninth Annual Scientific Conference on Food safety in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges” published by Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  3. Muhammad Nasir, R. Muzaffar, and M.A. Iqbal. 2011. Artificial sweetners: Are they really safe for human consumption. Conference Proceedings of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan: 40.
  4. Akbar, N., Muhammad Nasir, U. Bacha. 2011. Consumer’s awareness regarding food safety systems, product handling and its impact on human health. Conference Proceedings of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan: 25.
  5. Muhammad Nasir, H.U. Rehman, N. Aziz, and M.A. Jabbar. 2011. Bifidogenicity of galacto-oligosaccharides in diarrhea management of acute malnourished infants and young children. Conference Proceedings of “70th Anniversary: Body weight regulation-food, gut and brain signaling” published by The Nutrition Society, London, UK: 20.
  6. Muhammad Nasir, W. Tahir, Saima, R. Muzaffar and N. Aziz. 2011. Development of galacto-oligosaccharide fortified cookies for gut health management of normal 2-5 years old children. Conference Proceedings of “70th Anniversary: Body weight regulation-food, gut and brain signaling” published by The Nutrition Society, London, UK: 24.
  7. Muhammad Nasir, M.S. Butt, R. Muzaffar, M.A. Khan, M.A. Jabbar and T.N. Pasha. 2011. Characterization of defatted maize germ as a source of dietary fiber and protein to develop functional bakery products. Conference Proceedings of “8th International Conference on Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases: Science and Practice”, Food Science Publisher: 256-57
  8. Muhammad Nasir, M.A. Iqbal, H. Ijaz. T.N. Pasha, A. Ali, S. Ali and R. Muzaffar. 2011. Camel milk: A potential functional / nutraceutical food with special reference to anti-diabetic and hepatoprotective behavior. Proceedings of International Conference on “Technological and Scientific Aspects of Dairy Products with Special Reference to French Cheeses, NIFSAT: 25.
  9. Bacha. U., Muhammad Nasir, A. Khalique, A.A. Anjum and M.A. Jabbar. 2011. Comparative assessment of various agro-industrial wastes for saccharomyces cerevisiae biomass production and its quality evaluation as single cell protein. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 21(4): 844-849
  10. Alam S., N. Khan, Muhammad Nasir, A. Javed, T.A. Khan, R. Tayyab and N. Zikria. 2011. Chemical and sensory quality changes of wild and farmed fish flesh (labeo rohita) at frozen storage. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. (In Press)
  11. Akhtar S., S. Naz, M.T. Sultan, S. Mahmood, Muhammad Nasir and A. Ahmad. 2010. Physico-chemical attributes and heavy metal content of mangoes (Mangifera Indica L.) cultivated in different regions of Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 42(4): 2691-2702  
  12. Muhammad Nasir, M. Siddiq, R. Ravi, J.B. Harte, K.D. Dolan and M.S. Butt. 2010. Physical quality characteristics and sensory evaluation of cookies made with added defatted maize germ flour. Journal of Food Quality 33(1): 72-84
  13. Muhammad Nasir, H. Jabeen, M. Abdullah, M.A. Jabbar, M.A. Ali. 2010. Nutritional and organoleptic quality of Cheddar cheese prepared from goat and buffalo milk blends J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 93, E-Suppl. 1: 747-748
  14. Ali, M.A., M. Adullah, Muhammad Nasir, I. Hussain. 2010. Effect of Indian vetch protein isolate on the quality of infant formula. Proceedings of 2010 IFT Annual Meeting No. 145-03, 142p.
  15. Muhammad Nasir, M.S. Butt, M. Siddiq, K.D. Dolan, J.B. Harte. 2010. Evaluation of cakes prepared from composite blends of wheat and defatted maize germ flour.  Proceedings of 2010 IFT Annual Meeting No. 152-17, 155p.
  16. Muhammad Nasir, M.S. Butt, M. Siddiq, T.N. Pasha, I. Ahmad. 2010.Determination of nutritional potential of germs from various maize hybrids. Cereal Foods World Supplement 55(4): A62
  17. Khan, S.H., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, M.K. Sharif, Muhammad Nasir and T. Sultan. 2010. Complementary foods: A tool to combat protein energy-malnutrition. Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Human Nutrition with Special Reference to Vulnerable Groups 1:42.
  18. Siddiq, M., Muhammad Nasir, R. Ravi, K.D. Dolan and M.S. Butt. 2009. Effect of defatted maize germ addition on the functional and textural properties of wheat flour. International Journal of Food Properties 12(4): 860-870                 
  19. Siddiq, M., Muhammad Nasir, R. Ravi, M.S. Butt, K.D. Dolan and J.B. Harte. 2009.  Effect of defatted maize germ flour addition on the physical and sensory quality of wheat bread.  LWT-Food Science and Technology 42(2): 464-470.
  20. Akhtar, S., S. Mahmood, S. Naz, Muhammad Nasir and M.T. Sultan. 2009. Sensory evaluation of mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) grown in different regions of Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(6): 2821-2829.     
  21. Sultan, M.T., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, A. Jamil, S. Akhtar, Muhammad Nasir. 2009. Nutritional profile of indigenous cultivar of Black cumin seeds and antioxidant potential of its fix and essential oil. Pakistan Journal of Botany 41(3): 1321-1330.
  22. Shakeel, M., M. Abdullah, Muhammad Nasir, N. Akhtar. 2009.Nutritional improvement and value-addition of buffalo milk kurut with soya protein isolate. Pakistan Journal of zoology 9(Suppl. Ser.): 379-384.
  23. Muhammad Nasir, M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, A. Jamil, I. Ahmad. 2009. Preparation and evaluation of maize germ oil fortified cakes. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 11(3): 311-315.
  24. Muhammad Nasir, M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, S.H. Khan, M. Siddiq. 2008. Effect of defatted maize germ flour on serum biochemical profile in Sprague Dawley rats. Cereal Foods World Supplement 53 (4):A36.
  25. Butt, M.S., N. Shahzadi, M.K. Sharif and Muhammad Nasir. 2007. Canonical correlation: a multivariate technique to determine the contribution of various dependent and independent variables. International Journal of Food Science & Technology 42: 1416-1423
  26. Butt, M.S., N. Shahzadi, M.K. Sharif and Muhammad Nasir. 2007. Guar gum: A miracle therapy for hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia and obesity. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 47(4): 389-396.
  27. Shahzadi, N., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif and Muhammad Nasir. 2007. Effect of guar gum on the serum lipid profile of Sprague Dawley rats. LWT- Food Science and Technology 40: 1198-1205.
  28. Ajmal, M., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif, Muhammad Nasir, M.T. Nadeem. 2006. Preparation of fiber and mineral enriched pan bread by using defatted rice bran. International Journal of Food Properties 9 (4): 623-636.
  29. Sharif, M.K., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum and Muhammad Nasir. 2005. Improved quality of baked products by rice bran oil. Internet Journal of Food Safety 5: 1-8.
  30. Butt, M.S., M.K. Sharif, M. Nasir, M. Iftikhar and K.U. Rehman. 2004.  Preparation and quality evaluation of cookies containing sweet potato flour. Indus Journal of Plant Science 3(1): 69-76.

 

  1. Functional foods: Are we focusing, emphasizing and claiming too much? Oral presentation in Seminar on “Functional Foods: Recent Approaches towards Human Health” organized by Government College Women University, Faisalabad on December 4, 2014.
  2. Training & Professional Development Needs for Improving Food Safety in Pakistan “. Oral presentation in Consultative Workshop on Food Safety & Quality Management organized by Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Lahore on June 24, 2014.
  3. Food Safety in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities: “Safe Food – Healthy Nation”. Oral Presentation in “5th Consumer Food Safety & Quality Conference” organized by Consumer Association of Pakistan at Royal Palm Golf & Country Club, Lahore on April 17, 2013
  4. Multi-Sectoral Integrated Nutrition Approach for Combating Escalating Malnutrition in Pakistan: Role of Education Sector, Oral Presentation, in 3rd International Conference on “Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals”  organized by Govt. College University Faisalabad December 4-5, 2013.
  5. Development of prebiotic based functional beverage and assessment of its post-prandial glycemic response in healthy human subjects. Oral presentation in the 10th International Conference on Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods in Health and Disease organized by Functional Food Center at the University of California, Santa Barbra, USA from March 13-15, 2012.
  6. Bifidogenicity of galacto-oligosaccharides in diarrhea management of acute malnourished infants and young children. Oral presentation in “70th Anniversary: Body weight regulation-food, gut and brain signaling” organized by The Nutrition Society, London, UK from December 6-7, 2011.
  7. Development of galacto-oligosaccharide fortified cookies for gut health management of normal 2-5 years old children. Oral presentation in “70th Anniversary: Body weight regulation-food, gut and brain signaling” organized by The Nutrition Society, London, UK from December 6-7, 2011.
  8. Characterization of defatted maize germ as a source of dietary fiber and protein to develop functional bakery products. Oral presentation in 8th International Conference on Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases: Science and Practice held at University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA from March 15-17, 2011.
  9. Camel milk: A potential functional/nutraceutical food with special reference to anti-diabetic and hepatoprotective behavior. Oral presentation in International Conference on “Technological and Scientific Aspects of Dairy Products with Special Reference to French Cheeses held at NIFSAT, University of Agriculture Faisalabad from February 21-23, 2011.
  10. Nutritional and organoleptic quality of Cheddar cheese prepared from goat and buffalo milk blends. Oral presentation in 2010 ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting being held at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA from July 11-15, 2010.
  11. Effect of Indian vetch protein isolate on the quality of infant formula. Poster presentation in IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo 2010 held in Chicago, IL, USA from Jul 17-21, 2010.
  12. Evaluation of cakes prepared from composite blends of wheat and defatted maize germ flour. Poster presentation in IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo 2010 held in Chicago, IL, USA from Jul 17-21, 2010.  
  13. Effect of artificial feed on growth performance and sensory quality of major carps (Labeo rohita, Catla catla & Cirrhinus mrigala) fed in monoculture and polyculture system. Oral presentation in 20th All Pakistan Food Science Conference held at National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, February 22, 2010.
  14. Nutritional improvement and value-addition of buffalo milk Kurut with soya protein isolate. Poster presentation in 6th Asian Buffalo Congress 2009 organized by Asian Buffalo Association, held in PC, Lahore, Pakistan from October 27-30, 2009.
  15. Un-conventional Foods and Food Security, Maize Germ: A Case Study. Oral presentation in National Food Security Conference, 2009held in Khanispur-Abbotabad, Pakistan from July 9-12, 2009.
  16. Effect of defatted maize germ flour on serum biochemical profile in Sprague Dawley rats. Oral presentation in AACC International Annual Meeting 2008held in Hawaii, USA from September 21-24, 2008.
  17. Rheological behavior of defatted maize germ-wheat flour blends. Poster paper presentation in AACC International Annual Meeting 2008 held in Hawaii, USA from September 21-24, 2008.
  18. Effect of defatted maize germ flour addition on the quality attributes of wheat bread. Poster paper presentation in AACC International Annual Meeting 2008 held in Hawaii, USA from September 21-24, 2008.
  19. Quality evaluation of cookies made with defatted maize germ fortified wheat flour. Poster presentation in IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo 2008 held in New Orleans, USA from June 28 – July 1, 2008.
  20. Evaluation of defatted maize germ flour as a fortificant to improve the bread protein quality. Poster paper presentation in IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo 2008 held in New Orleans, USA from June 28 – July 1, 2008.
  21. Maize Germ as a Source of Protein. Oral presentation in 16th All Pakistan Food Science Conference 2006 organized by Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists held  in Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2006.

 

Trainings and Courses (ATTENDED)

  • One day “ACSE Workshop for Journal Editors on Publication Ethics” organized by Asian Council of Science Editors at Marriott Hotel, Aga Khan Road, Islamabad, Pakistan on February 04, 2015.
  • Five-day “Indigenous on Campus Training (IOT)” jointly organized by UVAS & HEC at Nestle Hall, City Campus, Lahore from August 26-30, 2014.
  • Two-day Training on “Punjab Procurement Rules 2014” organized by UVAS at University Conference Hall, Lahore from June 17-18, 2014.
  • Five-day Workshop on “Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Training and Analysis” jointly organized by FAO, WFP and IFAD at PC Hotel Lahore from March 24-28, 2014.
  • Five-day Training Workshop on “International pedagogical workshop for teaching faculty in the discipline of Food Safety” organized by UVAS & EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Andrew Mathieson, at UVAS, Lahore from July 08-12, 2013.
  • Six-day Training Workshop on “Practical Inspection of Food & Food Establishments and use of Food Inspection Kits” organized by Punjab Food Authority & UNIDO at Hotel One Lahore from June 29 to July 05, 2013.
  • One-month Training in Dairy Processing and Management under “Training of Trainers Program in DTDC Project” funded by HEC Pakistan at PTC+, Oenkerk, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, from September 27 to October 21, 2009.
  • Five-days International Workshop/Training on “Protein Characterizations” Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Iran, March 4-8, 2006.
  • 45-day Internship at VITA Food Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan, November 15, 2000 to December 31, 2000.
  • Three-month Linguistic course on “German as Foreign Language”, Division of Education and Extension, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, June 1, 2004 to August 2, 2004.

TRAINIGS AND COURSES (RESOURCE PERSON)

  • Two days’ workshop on “Research Methods in Human Nutrition” for M. Phil & Ph.D. students organized by Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition in collaboration with EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Muhammad Nasir and Dr. Azmat Ullah Khan at UVAS, Lahore from January 16-17, 2015.
  • Two days’ “Workshop on Food Related Legal System” for M. Phil Food Safety & Controls students organized by Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition in collaboration with EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Muhammad Nasir and Mr. Shahid Shaukat Chaudhary at UVAS, Lahore from January  14-15, 2015.
  • Three days’ hands on Training Workshop on “Evaluation of Mutageneic and Genotoxic Potential of Different Pharmaceutics and Food Additives” organized by Quality Operations Laboratory Moderated by Dr. Imran Altaf & Dr. Muhammad Nasir held at QOL UVAS, Lahore from April 3-5, 2013.
  • Two days’ workshop on “Food Related Legal System” for M. Phil Food Safety & Control’s students organized by Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition in collaboration with EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Muhammad Nasir, Mr. Shahid Shaukat Chaudhary and Mr. Naveed Akbar at UVAS, Lahore from May 24-25, 2013.
  • Two days’ “Workshop on Food Related Legal System” for M. Phil Food Safety & Controls students organized by Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition in collaboration with EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Muhammad Nasir and Mr. Shahid Shaukat Chaudhary at UVAS, Lahore from December 04-05, 2013.
  • Two days’ workshop on “Research Methods in Human Nutrition” for M. Phil & Ph.D. students organized by Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition in collaboration with EU-Funded TRTA-II Programme Moderated by Dr. Muhammad Nasir, Ms. Hina Ijaz at UVAS, Lahore from December 07-08, 2013.
  • Milk Composition: Chemistry of milk and physical properties of milk in “One Week Training Course for FATA Participants on Dairy Technology” arranged by ICE&E, UVAS, Lahore on May 11, 2010.

TRAINIGS, COURSES AND CONFERENCES (ORGANIZED)

  • Focal Person of International Conference on Recent Developments in Human Nutrition -2014 mutually organized by Nutritionists Association of Pakistan (NAP) and UVAS at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore from March 19-20, 2014.
  • Organized Workshop on “Finalization of Syllabus for Post-Graduate Diploma In Food Safety, Hygiene & Border Control” mutually organized by UVAS, Lahore & UNIDO TRTA-II Programme from March 27-29, 2012.
  • Organized One-Day Camp on’ Free Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Counseling’ on January 23, 2012.
  • Organized Seminar on ‘Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Risk of Cancers” by Dr. Amanat Ali (Resource Person), Associate Professor in Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman on January 25, 2012.
  • Organized Seminar (awareness) on ‘Consequences of Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency in relation to Bone Health’, organized at auditorium hall on June 9, 2011.
  • Organized Seminar on’ Importance of Colors in Food and Biotechnology on May 27, 2011.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

SUBMITTED

  • Milk production potential, reproductive efficiency and milk nutraceutical value of Brella camel (Camelus dromedarius) of Cholistan kept under intensive management worth of Rs. 57.836 million submitted (as Team Leader)to Punjab Agricultural Research Board submitted on 02-02-2014
  • Research Proposal for Review of Effectiveness of Revolving Fund Mechanism as a Sustainable Solution for KI03 Supply Chain (as Principal Investigator) worth of Rs. 3.87 million submitted to United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) on 26-11-2014.
  • Proposal to develop QA / QC mechanism for internal and external quality control for the production of adequately fortified wheat flour in Punjab, Project worth of Rs.59.34 million submitted to Global Alliance for Improve Nutrition, Pakistan (GAIN-Pakistan) submitted on 02-01-2015.

IN PROGRESS

  • Safety / Acceptability Trial of Locally Produced Lipid Based Nutrient Supplement (LNS) for Malnourished Pregnant and Lactating Women in Punjab, Pakistan worth of Rs. 1.25 million approved by United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) Pakistan.

COMPLETED

  • Production of low-lactose skim milk powder containing prebiotic galacto - olgosaccharides (GalOS) and its biochemical and microbiological analysis. Research Project worth of Rs. 494500 funded by HEC, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Efficacy assessment of prebiotics and probiotics in health management of severely malnourished infants and young children admitted in Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program. HEC Indigenous Research Project ~Rs.1.5 million funded by HEC Pakistan.
  • Isolation & nano-encapsulation of lactoferrin from cheese whey and its efficacy assessment against cancer. HEC Indigenous Research Project ~Rs.1.5 million funded by HEC Pakistan.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

  • Developed proposal, curriculum, syllabus and budget of one year Postgraduate Programme and M. Phil in Food Safety, & Control worth of Rs. 6.1 million funded by United Nations Industrial Development Organization / EU-TRTA-II Program, Islamabad, Pakistan. Programme initiated from Semester 1, 2012.
  • Developed proposal, curriculum, syllabus and budget of Four years Bachelors Programme “B.S. (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics” and initiated (both Morning & Evening Programmes” from Semester 1, 2012.
  • Developed proposal and budget of two years M. Phil and three years Ph.D. Evening Programmes in Food & Nutrition and initiated from Semester 1, 2012.

DEVELOPMENT- SECTOR PROJECTS

  • Principal Investigator of ongoing UN-WFP Project on “Safety/Acceptability Trial of a Locally Produced Lipid Based Nutrient Supplement (LNS) for Malnourished Pregnant and Lactating Women”
  • Worked as Consultant with Policy & Strategic Planning Unit (PSPU), Health Dept, Govt of the Punjab and developed Multi-sectoral Nutrition Strategy and Operational Plans for Punjab Province from Nov, 2013 to June, 2014
  • Member “Technical Working Group” to review recommendations on Policy, Planning and Implementation Plans of all sectors for Multi-sectorial Nutrition Guidance Notes & Nutrition Strategy and make recommendations for steering committee of Punjab Province
  • Member “Education Sectoral Group” to make recommendations on Policy, Planning and Implementation Plan of education sector for Multi-sectorial Nutrition Guidance Notes & Nutrition Strategy of Punjab Province
  • Member of Committee on “Technical / Ingredient Specifications of RUTF, F-75, F-100 and MNS & Identifications of Nutritional Supplements” mandated to develop technical specifications and standards for food & nutrient supplements
  • Member of “Food Codex Committee”, Govt. of the Punjab, mandated to develop law/rules/standards pertaining to milk & its products AND Replication of Turkish Dairy Model in Punjab.
  • Member “Working Group on Food Codex”, Govt. of the Punjab, mandated to draft law/rules/standards pertaining to milk for Food Codex Committee.
  • Convener “Pasteurization Law Committee” Govt. of the Punjab, mandated to prepare draft Pasteurization Law pertaining to milk & milk products and its Implementation Model
  • Revised “Punjab Pure Food Rules 2007” and played key role in developing “Punjab Pure Food Rules 2011” as Secretary/Member of Technical Committee
  • Drafted New Rules for Infant Foods like Infant Formula, Follow-up Formula, Formulae for Special Medical Purposes, Cereal Based Foods for Infants etc. for “Punjab Pure Food Rules 2011”
  • Member (Scientist) “Scientific Panel – Punjab Food Authority” to make recommendations and develop standards, products, procedures, processes, guidelines related to Food
  • Worked as Community Mobilization Consultant with National Maternal Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Programme in Punjab Province
  • Worked as Facilitator / Resource Person in the Training Programs “Nutritional assessment and management of malnutrition in children under 05 years of age”, “Instrumentation for food & nutrient analysis”, “Food sample testing techniques” organized by Institutes of Public Health

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Professional Member “Functional Food Center (FFC) Denton, Texas 76204, USA.
  • Professional Member “American Society for Nutrition (ASN)”, Membership ID #: 34435, 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
  • Professional Member “The Nutrition Society (NS)” Membership ID: 119846045, 10 Cambridge Court 210 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NJ United Kingdom.
  • Professional Member “American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACC Intl.)”, Membership ID: 207728, St. Paul, MN 55121, USA.
  • Professional Member “Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)” Membership ID #: 00421559, 525 W. Van Buren, Ste 1000 Chicago, IL 60607, USA.
  • Chairman-Student Chapter “Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists” National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, April, 2006 to 2008.
  • Member “Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists” National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, since 2001.
  • Member “National Academy of Young Scientists” Pakistan
  • Visiting Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics at Department of Preventive Pediatrics, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore 2012-2013
  • Visiting Professor in Department of Food Science & Nutrition, Kinnaird College, Lahore 2014
  • Member Postgraduate Synopsis Committee, Institute of Public Health, Lahore
  • Associate Editor “The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences” a peer reviewed impact factor international journal 
  • Reviewer for eight (08) international and national research publishing journals in Food & Nutrition field

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

Designation

M. Phil Students

PhD Students

in Progress

Produced

in Progress

Produced

Supervisor

12

41

08

-

Member

16

30

08

-

Total

27

71

16

-

DISTINCTIONS

  • Passed English language test for Professionals (TOIC) with distinction, Scoring Highly Advanced Level (860 score), taken by ETS-USA in October, 2008.
  • Passed Graduate Employment Examination – Subject (GEE-Subject), with distinction scoring 98.75 percentile taken by NTS-Pakistan in October, 2008.
  • Won HEC PhD Fellowship under “Indigenous 5000 PhD Fellowship Program Batch II (PIN: 042-LS2-160015-103)” for five years from 2004 to 2008.
  • Won HEC International Fellowship under “International Research Support Initiative Program (PIN: IRSIP-4-BMS-16)” for PhD research at Michigan State University, USA from 04-09-2007 to 04-03-2008.