Prof. Dr. Sanaullah Iqbal

B.Sc. Hons. (UAF), M.Sc. Hons. (UAF), Ph.D. (Austria)
Professor/Chairman

Tel: 92-42-99211449-50/283  Mobile: 0333-89-814-89 
Email: sanaullah.iqbal@uvas.edu.pk

Biography

Prof. Dr. Sanaullah Iqbal, is Professor (Tenured) in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore–Pakistan. He has completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, major subject as Food Technology in 2004 and M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology in 2006 from National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad–Pakistan. Dr. Sanaullah has earned PhD in Food Biotechnology with distinction in 2011 from Food Biotechnology Lab., University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna–Austria. In his Doctorate studies, he has cloned, expressed and characterized lactobacilli β-galactosidases, has produced prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides using these enzymes and has characterized them for various biochemical parameters. He has written four peer reviewed research papers in well-known scientific journals with good impact factor. Dr. Sanaullah has also presented his scientific work in 6 national and international conferences worldwide including Turkey, Poland and Austria. So far, he has produced around 10 postgraduate students under his supervision. His research interest areas are functional foods with special emphasis on prebiotics especially galacto-oligosaccharides, production of different mixtures of prebiotics and to determine their prebiotic effect. In his area of interest, he has also completed two research projects from national and international agencies.

Areas of Interest:

  • Production of functional foods
  • Probiotics especially galacto-oligosaccharides
  • Efficacy studies of prebiotics

TRAINIGS AND COURSES  

  • Participated in three days Food Festival, International Symposium on Technological & Nutritional aspects of Value Added Dairy Products” on 12-14th November 2014 at National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad – Pakistan
  • Two-day Training on “Punjab Procurement Rules 2014” organized by UVAS at University Conference Hall, Lahore from June 17-18, 2014.
  • Two days Workshop organized and participated as resource person in “ Enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides” on 26-27th March 2014 at University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore     
  • 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.

Publications


  1. Iqbal S. 2021. Chapter 1. High protein foods: A comparison of animal origin vs plant origin foods, In “Plant Protein Foods”. Springer International Publishing. (Under publishing)
  2. Aman A, Hayati M. Y., Adzim M. K. R., Iqbal S., Norhayati A. H., Atif A. 2017. Lactose intolerance in Pakistan: Prevalence and related issues. ISBN:1542708222. Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017.
  3. Hafsa T., Iqbal S., Atif AB. Prebiotic Galactooligosaccharide Enriched Buttermilk. 2016. Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 2016. ISBN-13: 978-1532997990
  4. Iqbal S. 2014. Sunflower Seed Flour and Protein Energy Malnutrition: Partially De-Fatted Sunflower (Helianthus annus) Seed Flour: Source to Reduce Protein Energy Malnutrition   LAP Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken – Germany. February 2014.  ISBN 978-3-8484-9518-4
  5. Iqbal S, Haltrich D. Enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. 2012. LAP Lambert Academic Publishers, Saarbrücken – Germany. January 2012. ISBN 978-3-8473-3403-3
  1. Rizwan Ahmad AM, Ahmed W, Riffat AA, Iqbal S, Haq I, Rashid S, Javed M. Co-administration of inulin and iron fortificants improves iron deficiency biomarkers in female Sprague Dawley rats. Food Science & Nutrition. 2021. DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2337 (IF:2.86)
  2. Raza A, S. Iqbal, F-H. Shah, Z. Ahmad, M. A. Rehman, M. Waseem, M. Usman. Conversion of milk lactose to galacto-oligosaccharides by enzymes to produce prebiotic enriched cheese. Future Foods. 2021; 4, doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2021.100097   
  3. Ahmad, M. H., Z. Shahbaz, M. Imran, M. K. Khan, N. Muhammad, S. Iqbal, W. Ahmed and T. Ahmad Monitoring of frying process in canola oil blend using fourier transform infrared and chemometrics techniques. Food Science & Nutrition doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2558 (IF:2.86)
  4. Ali A., Sohaib M., Iqbal S., Hayat K., Khan A.U., Rasool M.F. Evaluation of COVID-19 disease awareness and its relation to mental health, dietary habits, and physical activity: a cross-sectional study from pakistan. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2021;104 (5), 1687-1693. 10.4269/ajtmh.20-1451. (IF:2.453)
  5. Khan M. A. F., Sohaib M., Iqbal S., Haider M. S., Chaudhry M. Nutritional Assessment of servicemen in relation to area of duty and feeding habits: A Pakistani Prospective. Brazilian Journal of Biology. 2021; https://doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.250789 (IF:1.36)
  6. Rizwan Ahmad AM, Ahmed W, Iqbal S, Javed M, Rashid S, Iahtisham-ul-Haq. Prebiotics and iron bioavailability? Unveiling the hidden association - A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology. Volume 110, April 2021, Pages 584-590. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.01.085 (IF:12.56)
  7. Aslam F., Iqbal S., Imran M., Anjum A.A., Gilani S.A., Farooq Z., Tariq H.B., Terentev S., Terekhova A., Shariati M.A. Characterization of white sesame seed oil and its bioactive components. Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences. 2021;10(6) e4641-e4641.
  8. Rizwan Ahmad AM, Ahmed W, Iqbal S, Mushtaq MH, Anis RA. Iron and prebiotic fortified flour improves the immune function of iron deficient women of childbearing age. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020;33(1(Supplementary)):253-61. PubMed PMID: 32122856. (IF:0.68)
  9. Naseer B, Iqbal S, Waheed N, Jamshaid H, Nadeem M, Nawaz M. Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of rutin in combination with butylated hydroxytoluene in cheddar cheese. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 2020:e15046. (IF:2.19)
  10. Javed F, Ali Z, Iqbal S, Ahmed N, Farooq Z, Masood F, et al. Production of synbiotic product containing galacto-oligosaccharides and saccharomyces boulardii and evaluation of its in-vitro bifidogenic effect. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 2020:197-200.
  11. Akbar N, Nasir M, Naeem N, Ahmad MU, Saeed F, Anjum FM, et al. Assessment of aflatoxin in milk and feed samples and impact of seasonal variations in the Punjab, Pakistan. Food Science & Nutrition. 2020;8(6):2699-709. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.1557. PubMed PMID: 32566187; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7300088. (IF:2.86)
  12. Omer R, Iqbal S, Sajid B, Hussain M, Owaid M, Saeed F, et al. Evaluating the Effect of Prebiotics in the Rehabilitation of Gut Microbiota After Antibiotic Therapy in Rats. Gazi Medical Journal. 2020;31:10-4. doi: 10.12996/gmj.2020.03.
  13. Ullah A, Sohaib M, Saeed F, Iqbal S. Prevalence of anemia and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Lahore, Pakistan. BMC Womens Health. 2019;59(6):660-71. IF:2.809)
  14. Tahir H, Bacha U, Iqbal S, Tanweer A. Development of prebiotic galactooligosaccharide enriched buttermilkand evaluation of its storage stability. Progress in Nutrition. 2019;21(4):935-42. IF:0.538)
  15. Hussain MI, Ahmed W, Nasir M, Mushtaq MH, Sheikh AA, Shaheen AY, et al. Immune modulatory and anti-oxidative effect of selenium against pulmonary tuberculosis. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2019;32. (IF:0.68)
  16. Aslam F, Iqbal S, Nasir M, Anjum AA. White sesame seed oil mitigates blood glucose level, reduces oxidative stress, and improves biomarkers of hepatic and renal function in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of American College of Nutrition. 2019;38(3):235-46. (IF:3.169)
  17. Asghar N, Nasir M, Iqbal S, Ahmad T, Majeed R. Effect of camel milk lactoferrin against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic toxicity in Sprague Dawley rats. Advancements in Life Sciences. 2019;6(4):165-75.
  18. Akbar N, Nasir M, Naeem N, Ahmad M-u-D, Iqbal S, Rashid A, et al. Occurrence and seasonal variations of aflatoxin M1 in milk from Punjab, Pakistan. Toxins (Basel). 2019;11(10):574. (IF:4.546)
  19. Ahmad AMR, Ahmed W, Iqbal S, Mushtaq MH, Anis RA. Synergistic effect of galacto oligosaccharides and iron fortificants on serum iron, ferritin, transferrin and total iron binding capacity levels in anemic rats. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Scienecs. 2019;32(5 (Supplementary)):2205-13. (IF:0.68)
  20. Bilal W, Tahir S, Siddiqua A, Yousaf MS, Ahmad S, Naseem M, et al. Effects of supplementation of zinc sulphate and lactobacillus based probiotic on redox status and liver health in broilers. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg. 2019;69(9). (IF:0.571)
  21. Iftikhar F, Chughtai A, Iqbal S, Tahir S. Impact of school-based nutrition education intervention on consumption of fruits and vegetables among middle school children (age7-10 years). Life Science Journal of Pakistan. 2019;1(1):10-8.
  22. Maryam F, Chughtai A, Iqbal S, Tahir S. Impact of nutrition education interventions on milk consumption among students (20-22 years). Life Science Journal of Pakistan. 2019;1(1):34-9.
  23. Raza A, Iqbal S, Ullah A, Khan MI, Imran M. Enzymatic conversion of milk lactose to prebiotic galacto‐oligosaccharides to produce low lactose yogurt. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 2018;42(4):e13586. IF:2.19)
  24. Nazir S, Zahra N, Iqbal S, Nasir M, Ashraf K, Ali S. Evaluation of Chemo-preventive Effect of Lactoferrin on Liver Cancer Induced in Rats by Diethylnitrosamine. Transylvanian Review. 2018;1(1).
  25. Manzoor M, Farooq Z, Iqbal S, Mukhtar H, Nawaz M. Quantification of aflatoxins in maize samples collected from various parts of the Punjab, Pakistan. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 2018;28(6). IF:0.49)
  26. Khan M, Shoukat M, Bilal U, Iqbal S. Nanotechniques used in food industries: A mini review. Journal of Food Biotechnology Research. 2018;2(1):6.
  27. Bacha U, Nasir M, Iqbal S, Anjum AA. Influence of Yeast β-Glucan on Cookies Sensory Characteristics and Bioactivities. Journal of Chemistry. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1295184 (IF:2.506)
  28. Aslam F, Iqbal S, Nasir M, Anjum AA, Swan P, Sweazea K. Effect of hydrogenated fat replacement with white sesame seed oil on physical, chemical and nutritional properties of cookies. Italian Journal of Food Science. 2018;30(1). (IF:0.875)
  29. Arif A, Nawaz M, Rabbani M, Iqbal S, Mustafa A, Yousuf MR, et al. Screening, characterization and physicochemical optimization of phosphorus solubilization activity of potential probiotic Lactobacillus spp. Pakistan Veterinay Journal. 2018;38(3):316-20. (IF:1.318)
  30. Qamar TR, Iqbal S, Syed F, Nasir M, Rehman H, Iqbal MA, et al. Impact of novel prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides on various biomarkers of colorectal cancer in wister rats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2017;18(9):1785. (IF:5.923)
  31. Bacha U, Nasir M, Iqbal S, Anjum AA. Nutraceutical, anti-inflammatory, and immune modulatory effects of β-glucan isolated from yeast. BioMed Research International. 2017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8972678 (IF:3.411)
  32. Aslam F, Iqbal S, Nasir M, Anjum AA, Swan P, Sweazea K. Evaluation of white sesame seed oil on glucose control and biomarkers of hepatic, cardiac, and renal functions in male Sprague-Dawley rats with chemically induced diabetes. Journal of Medicinal. 2017;20(5):448-57. (IF:2.786)
  33. Qamar TR, Syed F, Nasir M, Rehman H, Zahid MN, Liu RH, et al. Novel combination of prebiotics galacto-oligosaccharides and inulin-inhibited aberrant crypt foci formation and biomarkers of colon cancer in wistar rats. Nutrients. 2016;8(8):465. (IF:5.717)
  34. Mustafa G, Iqbal S, Rizwan F, Zahoor MY, Nawaz M. Preparation and evaluation of glycemic response of inulin fortified ice cream in healthy individuals. Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences. 2016;26(1):29-37.
  35. Maawia K, Iqbal S, Qamar TR, Rafiq P. Production of impure prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides and their effect on calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc absorption in Sprague-Dawley rats. PharmaNutrition. 2016;4(4):154-60.
  36. Hassan J, Iqbal S, Naeem N, Nasir F, Nasir M. Development, efficacy and comperative analysis of novel chickpea based ready-to-use therapeutic food. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 2016;26(6). IF:0.49)
  37. Hashmi A, Naeem N, Farooq Z, Masood S, Iqbal S, Naseer R. Effect of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides on serum lipid profile of hypercholesterolemics. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. 2016;8(1):19-30. doi: 10.1007/s12602-016-9206-1. PubMed PMID: 26905736. (IF:4.609)
  38. Asghar S, Arif M, Nawaz M, Muhammad K, Ali M, Ahmad M, et al. Selection, characterisation and evaluation of potential probiotic Lactobacillus spp. isolated from poultry droppings. Beneficial microbes. 2016;7(1):35-44. (IF:4.205)
  39. Akhter N, Iqbal S, Nasir M, Ashraf A, Bacha U, Khan M. Iron fortified pasteurized milk: Physico-chemical attributes and efficacy against iron deficiency anaemia in sprague dawley rats. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 2014;24(4):1062-8. IF:0.49)
  40. Juajun O, Nguyen T-H, Maischberger T, Iqbal S, Haltrich D, Yamabhai M. Cloning, purification, and characterization of β-galactosidase from Bacillus licheniformis DSM 13. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2011;89(3):645-54. (IF:4.813)
  41. Iqbal S, Nguyen T-H, Nguyen HA, Nguyen TT, Maischberger T, Kittl R, et al. Characterization of a heterodimeric GH2 β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus sakei Lb790 and formation of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2011;59(8):3803-11. (IF:5.279)
  42. Iqbal S, Nguyen T-H, Nguyen TT, Maischberger T, Haltrich D. β-Galactosidase from Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1: biochemical characterization and formation of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Carbohydrate Research. 2010;345(10):1408-16. (IF:2.104)
  1. Iqbal S. A. Raza, T.R. Qamar, M.Y. Zahoor. 2017. Bioconversion of milk lactose to produce yoghurt containing galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “International Conference of Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017)” held on 25-26 October 2017 at The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. 
  2. Sohaib, M., S. Iqbal and A. Khan. 2017. Shelf stability and lipid oxidation based flavoring volatiles in antioxidants treated chicken meat patties. International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017) being organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. October 25-26, 2017
  3. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Comparison of two β-galactosidases and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Control and exploitation of enzymes for added-value products 3rd Annual Workshop” published by European Cooperation in Science and Technology, COST Action 928 Meeting, held on 23–25 September 2009 in Krakow, Poland.
  4. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Purification, characterization of β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus plantarum and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Milk Conference 2009” published by Society of Milk Conference, held on September 17–18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
  5. Iqbal, S., Haltrich, D. 2011. Safety aspects in enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  6. Iqbal, S., Qamar, T.R., Faiz, T.A., Nasir, M. 2013. Efficacy of low fat milk powder containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract and research paper) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Food Engineering Conference-2013” held on October 11, 2013 organized by DAKAM in Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul – Turkey.
  7. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T.H. Maischberger, T. Haltrich, D. 2013. Prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by tansgalactosylation of lactose using β-galactosidases from lactobacilli (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “11th Biennial Conference, Molecular Biosciences – Challenges and opportunities” held on November 25-28, 2013 organized by Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of the Punjab, Lahore – Pakistan.
  8. Iqbal, S., Usman, M., Raza, A., Qamar, T. R., Javed, I. 2013. Development of cottage cheese containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced through transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “3rd International Conference on Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals and 3rd Food & Nutrition Expo” held on December 04-05, 2013 organized by the Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad - Pakistan.
  9. Hafsa T. Iqbal S. Production of buttermilk as a bio-active functional food by utilizing dairy waste.  (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “ICHNFS 2016: 18th International Conference on Human Nutrition and Food Sciences” held on December 19-20, 2016 organized by the WASET in Istanbul, - Turkey.
  10. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Comparison of two β-galactosidases and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Control and exploitation of enzymes for added-value products 3rd Annual Workshop” published by European Cooperation in Science and Technology, COST Action 928 Meeting, held on 23–25 September 2009 in Krakow, Poland.
  11. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Purification, characterization of β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus plantarum and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Milk Conference 2009” published by Society of Milk Conference, held on September 17–18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
  12. Iqbal, S., Haltrich, D. 2011. Safety aspects in enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  13. Iqbal, S., Qamar, T.R., Faiz, T.A., Nasir, M. 2013. Efficacy of low fat milk powder containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract and research paper) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Food Engineering Conference-2013” held on October 11, 2013 organized by DAKAM in Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul – Turkey.
  14. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T.H. Maischberger, T. Haltrich, D. 2013. Prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by tansgalactosylation of lactose using β-galactosidases from lactobacilli (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “11th Biennial Conference, Molecular Biosciences – Challenges and opportunities” held on November 25-28, 2013 organized by Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of the Punjab, Lahore – Pakistan.
  15. Iqbal, S., Usman, M., Raza, A., Qamar, T. R., Javed, I. 2013. Development of cottage cheese containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced through transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “3rd International Conference on Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals and 3rd Food & Nutrition Expo” held on December 04-05, 2013 organized by the Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad - Pakistan.
  16. Abstract entitled “Development and efficacy assessment of ready-to use-supplementary-food for treatment of moderately acute malnutrition” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  17. Abstract entitled “Prevalence of lactose intolerance among the students of the university of veterinary and animal sciences Lahore during the year 2013” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  18. Abstract entitled “Impact of food issues and nutrition transition towards increasing disease burden in Pakistan” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  19. Abstract entitled “Exploring the nutritional potential of legumes to overcome the protein energy malnutrition” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  20. Abstract entitled “Evaluation of post-prandial glycemic response of functional beverages fortified with galacto-oligosaccharides in healthy human subjects” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  21. Abstract entitled “Preparation of iron fortified milk and evaluation of its efficacy against iron deficiency anemia in sprague dawley rats” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  22. Abstract entitled “Clinical efficacy of synbiotics on the hematological indices of immuno-compromised malnourished patients” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  23. Abstract entitled “Prevalence of salmonella and E.coli in chicken meat isolated from different location of Lahore, Pakistan” published in proceedings in International conference and Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in collaboration with Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.

Oral Presentations in Conferences:

  1. Iqbal S., T.R. Qamar, M. Nasir, H. Rehman. 2018. Galacto-oligosaccharides with β-1,6/3 glycosidic linkages have preventive role against colorectal cancer in rat model (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Book) of “Bioavailability 2018” held on 10-13 October 2018 in Norwich, UK
  2. Iqbal S. A. Raza, T.R. Qamar, M.Y. Zahoor. 2017. Bioconversion of milk lactose to produce yoghurt containing galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “International Conference of Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017)” held on 25-26 October 2017 at The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.  
  3. Iqbal, S., Usman, M., Raza, A., Qamar, T. R., Javed, I. 2013. Development of cottage cheese containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced through transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “3rd International Conference on Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals and 3rd Food & Nutrition Expo” held on December 04-05, 2013 organized by the Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad - Pakistan.
  4. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T.H. Maischberger, T. Haltrich, D. 2013. Prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by tansgalactosylation of lactose using β-galactosidases from lactobacilli (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “11th Biennial Conference, Molecular Biosciences – Challenges and opportunities” held on November 25-28, 2013 organized by Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of the Punjab, Lahore – Pakistan.
  5. Iqbal, S., Qamar, T.R., Faiz, T.A., Nasir, M. 2013. Efficacy of low fat milk powder containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract and research paper) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Food Engineering Conference-2013” held on October 11, 2013 organized by DAKAM in Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul – Turkey.
  6. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Comparison of two β-galactosidases and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Control and exploitation of enzymes for added-value products 3rd Annual Workshop” published by European Cooperation in Science and Technology, COST Action 928 Meeting, held on 23–25 September 2009 in Krakow, Poland.
  7. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Purification, characterization of β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus plantarum and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Milk Conference 2009” published by Society of Milk Conference, held on September 17–18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
  8. Iqbal, S., Haltrich, D. 2011. Safety aspects in enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Conference Abstracts

  1. Iqbal S. A. Raza, T.R. Qamar, M.Y. Zahoor. 2017. Bioconversion of milk lactose to produce yoghurt containing galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “International Conference of Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017)” held on 25-26 October 2017 at The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. 
  2. Sohaib, M., S. Iqbal and A. Khan. 2017. Shelf stability and lipid oxidation based flavoring volatiles in antioxidants treated chicken meat patties. International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017) being organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. October 25-26, 2017
  3. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Comparison of two β-galactosidases and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Control and exploitation of enzymes for added-value products 3rd Annual Workshop” published by European Cooperation in Science and Technology, COST Action 928 Meeting, held on 23–25 September 2009 in Krakow, Poland.
  4. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Purification, characterization of β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus plantarum and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Milk Conference 2009” published by Society of Milk Conference, held on September 17–18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
  5. Iqbal, S., Haltrich, D. 2011. Safety aspects in enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  6. Iqbal, S., Qamar, T.R., Faiz, T.A., Nasir, M. 2013. Efficacy of low fat milk powder containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract and research paper) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Food Engineering Conference-2013” held on October 11, 2013 organized by DAKAM in Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul – Turkey.
  7. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T.H. Maischberger, T. Haltrich, D. 2013. Prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by tansgalactosylation of lactose using β-galactosidases from lactobacilli (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “11th Biennial Conference, Molecular Biosciences – Challenges and opportunities” held on November 25-28, 2013 organized by Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of the Punjab, Lahore – Pakistan.
  8. Iqbal, S., Usman, M., Raza, A., Qamar, T. R., Javed, I. 2013. Development of cottage cheese containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced through transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “3rd International Conference on Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals and 3rd Food & Nutrition Expo” held on December 04-05, 2013 organized by the Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad - Pakistan.
  9. Hafsa T. Iqbal S. Production of buttermilk as a bio-active functional food by utilizing dairy waste.  (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “ICHNFS 2016: 18th International Conference on Human Nutrition and Food Sciences” held on December 19-20, 2016 organized by the WASET in Istanbul, - Turkey.

 

Awards

  • Prestigious scholarship for Doctoral studies at Vienna-Austria funded by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad for 3 and half years 

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS WON AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)

Sr. #

Title

Amount

Funding agency

1

Production of low-lactose skim milk powder containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (GalOS) and its biochemical and microbiological analysis

PKR 0.5 million

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad Pakistan

2

Efficacy studies of Prebiotic Galacto-oligosaccharides Produced in Buffalo Milk Powder

USD 8300

International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden

3

Prevalence of lactose intolerance in Punjab, Pakistan and development of lactose free dairy products containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides

PKR 3.773 million

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad Pakistan

4

Role of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides in rehabilitation of colonic microbiota in antibiotic therapy

USD 4000

COMSTECH-TWAS, Italy

5

Milk production potential, reproductive efficiency and milk nutraceutical value of Brella camel (Camelus dromedarius) of Cholistan kept under intensive management
(This was a joint project having amount PKR 53 million. I worked as team leader for “Milk nutraceutical value” part.)

PKR 17.3 million

Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB)

6

Glycemic index and glycemic load of indigenous foods/recipes of Pakistan

PKR 2.87 million

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad Pakistan

 

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad funded PhD Projects

  • Preparation of prebiotics and their Evaluation on Immunomodulatory Properties of Formula-fed Infants
  • White sesame seed oil as a functional food and its role to mitigate hyperglycemia
  • In-vivo effects of prebiotics galacto-oligosaccharides and inulin on different biomarkers of colon cancer in carcinogen treated male Wistar rats

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad funded PhD Projects

  • Preparation of prebiotics and their Evaluation on Immunomodulatory Properties of Formula-fed Infants
  • White sesame seed oil as a functional food and its role to mitigate hyperglycemia
  • In-vivo effects of prebiotics galacto-oligosaccharides and inulin on different biomarkers of colon cancer in carcinogen treated male Wistar rats

Postgraduate Supervision

  • M. Phil Produced as Supervisor:        42
  • PhD produced:                                   04

Trainings/Workshops and Conferences

Oral Presentations in Conferences:

  1. Iqbal S., 2020. Protein quality in growth, nourishment and food security. Webinar on World Food Day 2020 dated October 16, 2020 organized by Punjab Food Department, Govt. of Punjab, UNICEF and Multi-sectoral Nutrition Centre - Pakistan
  2. Iqbal S., 2020. “Plant and animal protein foods for growth, nourishment and healthy life: A comparative analysis” in 2-days Virtual International Conference on "Plant Based Food: Potential for Food Security & Pandemic Management" organized by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan Pakistan on October 15-16, 2020.
  3. Iqbal S., et al. 2019. “Raw chicory roots powder has an impact on various biomarkers of colorectal cancer in Wistar rats” (Invited speaker) in International Food and Nutrition Research Conference (IFNRC-2019) “Emerging Challenges in Food Science and Nutrition Research” held on February 26-27, 2019 organized by Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Pakistan.
  4. Iqbal S., T.R. Qamar, M. Nasir, H. Rehman. 2018. Galacto-oligosaccharides with β-1,6/3 glycosidic linkages have preventive role against colorectal cancer in rat model (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Book) of “Bioavailability 2018” held on 10-13 October 2018 in Norwich, United Kingdom
  5. Iqbal S. A. Raza, T.R. Qamar, M.Y. Zahoor. 2017. Bioconversion of milk lactose to produce yoghurt containing galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “International Conference of Food Science and Nutrition 2017 (ICFSN 2017)” held on 25-26 October 2017 at The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. 
  6. Iqbal, S., Usman, M., Raza, A., Qamar, T. R., Javed, I. 2013. Development of cottage cheese containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced through transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “3rd International Conference on Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals and 3rd Food & Nutrition Expo” held on December 04-05, 2013 organized by the Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad - Pakistan.
  7. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T.H. Maischberger, T. Haltrich, D. 2013. Prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by tansgalactosylation of lactose using β-galactosidases from lactobacilli (Abstract) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “11th Biennial Conference, Molecular Biosciences – Challenges and opportunities” held on November 25-28, 2013 organized by Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in University of the Punjab, Lahore – Pakistan.
  8. Iqbal, S., Qamar, T.R., Faiz, T.A., Nasir, M. 2013. Efficacy of low-fat milk powder containing prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides produced by transgalactosylation of lactose (Abstract and research paper) Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Food Engineering Conference-2013” held on October 11, 2013 organized by DAKAM in Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul – Turkey.
  9. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Comparison of two β-galactosidases and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Control and exploitation of enzymes for added-value products 3rd Annual Workshop” published by European Cooperation in Science and Technology, COST Action 928 Meeting, held on 23–25 September 2009 in Krakow, Poland.
  10. Iqbal, S., Nguyen, T-H., Maischberger, T., Haltrich, D. 2009. Purification, characterization of β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus plantarum and production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides. Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “Milk Conference 2009” published by Society of Milk Conference, held on September 17–18, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
  11. Iqbal, S., Haltrich, D. 2011. Safety aspects in enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Abstract). Conference Proceedings (Abstract Booklet) of “1st International Conference on Safe Food & Human Health” published by The Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Organized/Resource Person

  1. Organized 02 days
  2. Moderator of Technical session-II in International Food and Nutrition Research Conference (IFNRC-2019) “Emerging Challenges in Food Science and Nutrition Research” held on February 26-27, 2019 organized by Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha.
  3. Co-chaired a technical session in 2 days “International Conference on Food Processing and Entrepreneurship: A way towards Economic Sustainability” held on January 29-30, 2019 organized by National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
  4. Chaired a technical session in one day seminar on “Post-harvest processing and future aspects of fruits and vegetables” on 08 May, 2018, organized by Directorate of Post-Harvest Research Center, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad. 
  5. Chairperson in technical session on “Transformation of allied health practices towards excellence- multidisciplinary team approach” in 5th Annual National Conference of Rashid Latif Medical College 17 – 18th April, 2018 organized by allied health sciences, Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore
  6. Resource person in one day workshop on “Optimal use of Turnitin by PG Supervisors” on 25th May 2017 organized by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UVAS, Lahore
  7. Participated as Organizer in International conference & Expo 2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” on 19-20th March 2014 organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore and Nutritionists Association of Pakistan at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore                                            
  8. Two days Training Workshop organized and participated as resource person in “Enzymatic production of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides” on 26-27th March 2014 at University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore
  9. Participated as Organizer in International Human Nutrition Conference & Expo 2015 held on 3-4th November, 2015 organized by Nutritionists Association of Pakistan and University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
  10. Participated as Organizer in Internationally Certified Combine Training Course “Person In-Charge, Food Safety Level 3, Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing, Level 3 and Food Safety Management for Manufacturing, Level 4 held on 20-25th April 2015 organized by Pulseberry Consulting, Dubai and UVAS, Lahore                                        

Participated

  1. Participated as member in three days’ workshop for National Curriculum Revision Committee for “Food Engineering” undergraduate and post-graduate on 7 – 9 February 2018 at HEC Regional Center Lahore
  2. Participated and passed International 2 days training on “Quintron Breath Tracker” held on 4-5 October, 2017 in Singapore organized by Biomedix Singapore Pte Ltd. 
  3. Participated and Passed in Internationally Accredited One Day Training on “Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering” held on 25th April, 2015 organized by Pulseberry Consulting, Dubai and Charted Institute of Environmental Health at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.
  4. Participated in “Two days training on Punjab Procurement Rules 2014” on 17-18th June 2014 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  5. Participated in Training Workshop on “Applications of Soy Proteins in Meat Extension, Meat Replacement & Structuring Technologies” held on 08 May 2014 organized by Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  6. Participated and successfully completed Two days training workshop on “Manuscript writing by using Endnote Software” held on 1-2nd April, 2013 organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  7. Participated in Training Workshop of “In-Service Competency Enhancement Training for Teachers (I-SCETT)” organized by Center for Education Policy & Administration, UVAS, Lahore from 1-7th, July 2013 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  8. Participated in Workshop on “Pedagogical Training of UVAS and UAF Staff of PGDC in Food Safety & Controls” organized by TRTA-II Program funded by European Union from July 08-12, 2013 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Food Safety Trainings

 Successfully completed Internationally Accredited Food Safety Professional Trainings; Secured Certification in Level-2, Level-3 and Level-4 trainings in Food Safety in Catering & Manufacturing from Charted Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

SERVICES:

Administrative Services:

  • Assisting Dean Faculty of Bio-Sciences, UVAS Lahore for Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UVAS, Lahore
  • Serving as Lab in-Charge (Food Analysis Lab.), Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore
  • Coordinator from Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS, Lahore for postgraduate seminars, internships and affiliations

Professional Services:

  1. Developed & Initiated (as team member) Internationally accredited Postgraduate Diploma Programme “PgDip Food Safety & Controls” at Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS-Lhr in collaboration with Trade Related Technical Assistance Programme-II (TRTA-II), implemented by UNIDO, WIPO, ITC and funded by European Union, accredited by Royal Environmental Health Institute Scotland.
  2. Upgraded (as team member) above mentioned one year PgDip “Food Safety and Control” to 02 years M. Phil “Food Safety and Control”
  3. Developed & Initiated (as team member) Four (04) years Bachelors Programme B.S. (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics (morning & evening) at Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS-Lahore.
  4. Organized (as team member) International Conference and Expo-2014 “Recent Developments in Human Nutrition” and 38# related events including international & national workshops, seminars, awareness walks, cooking competitions and poster competitions
  5. Reviewed of MCQs developed for subject test at postgraduate level in Food Science & Technology and Nutrition at various times for National Testing Service (NTS) databank in Pakistan
  6. Organized Camps on “Free Nutritional Assessment & Dietary Counselling” each year for public counselling
  7. Served as member “Board of Studies”, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, UVAS, Lahore
  8. Served as member “Research Synopsis Scrutiny Committee (RSSC-II)” under Faculty of Bio-Sciences, UVAS, Lhr for evaluation of M.Phil and PhD synopsis 
  9. Member of Faculty Board, Faculty of Bio-Sciences of university
  10. Member of Faculty Synopsis Scrutiny Committee, Faculty of Bio-Sciences for PhD synopsis
  11. Member of Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of University  
  12. Development of concept note and Study Tools for “Assessment of loose milk supply chain in Lahore city” a study conducted by UVAS in collaboration with USAID and Punjab Food Authority (PFA)
  13. Development of PC-1 proposal for establishment of “Centre of Excellence in Human Nutrition” at UVAS and Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore

Community services

  1. Member of executive council of Scaling-Up Nutrition Academia and Research Linkages Pakistan (SUNAR-Pak)
  2. Member of Technical Board as subject expert in Punjab Food Authority, Punjab Pakistan
  3. Review of MCQs developed for subject test at postgraduate level in Food Science & Technology and Nutrition at various times for National Testing Service (NTS) databank in Pakistan
  4. Organized Camps on “Free Nutritional Assessment Dietary Counselling” for public counselling
  5. Member of Infant Feeding Board by Primary and Secondary Health Care, Govt. of Punjab

Memberships

  • Active member of Nutritionists Association of Pakistan (NAP)