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Education

Year Degree University/Institute
2017PhD Scholar with Distinction
University of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
2016MS (Biosciences)
University of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
2006MSc (Botany)
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2004BSc (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry)
University of Punjab
Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Research/Teaching Experience

Year Position University/Institute
2014-2018DemonstratorUniversity of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
2014-PresentLecturerUniversity of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan

Honors and Awards

  • Awarded as Best Faculty Advisor for the Year 2024-2025
  • Won first position in Poster Presenation, A. Younas, R. Keyani, A. Nosheen, M. Idrees, Z. Haq. Efficiency of locally isolated bacteria to remove heavy metals from industrial effluents. In: 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah.
  • Won Second Position in Poster Presentation, M. Raja , M. Idrees, Uzma G and Z. Haq, " Estimation of Air Pollution Associated with Cement Industry”, 2nd International Conference of Sciences on Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century 2023,” organized by Rawalpindi Women University on 15 November 2023.
  • Science Society University of Wah regarded as Best Society of the Year 2024-2025 as Faculty Incharge
  • Merit Scholarship in PhD
  • Merit Certificates for Science and different Science Projects in school level in 1989, 1994, 1997.
  • Certificate of Service for the Women Guards by National Cadet Corps from 26th August 1997 to 26th September 1998.
  • Guest speaker in seminar organized by Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur. Talk Title "Chemical impacts of Parthenium hysterophorus on some economically important vegetables".
  • Won the Best Science Model. Awarded with the 1st Prize under the special category of Universities and Institutions National Science Fair, held on 1- 7th Dec, 2016 in Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad on presenting the Model Project on “Aquaponics”
  • DICE-Innovative Business Plan Award: Model Project "Aquaponics" Participated and Presented innovative new business plan in a two-day All Pakistan Distinguished, Innovation, Collaboration Entrepreneurship (DICE) themed Agriculture and Food Sciences Innovation Event, 7-8th November, 2017, the ORIC- University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in collaboration with DICE Foundation, USA. The project team won the 10th position and a cash prize among top 15 best ideas out of 126 Projects.
  • Best Poster Presentation, Summaiya, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, 2021. Antibacterial Effect of Baccharis salicifolia on Oral and Dental Bacterial Isolates in a Pakistani Population, Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Jun 15, 2021, Biological Society of Pakistan in Collaboration with Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Presentation, A. A. Chohan, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, Title: "Normal Microbial Colony Assessment of Hand Stratum Corneum After the Application of Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19" was selected for the Youtube Channel (Miracle Herbal Diversity), Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Jun 15, 2021, Biological Society of Pakistan in Collaboration with Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Presentation, S. Nawaz, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, Title: "Antimicrobial resistance of E. coli isolated from Pakistani currency notes" was selected for the Live Streaming of Youtube Channel (Miracle Herbal Diversity), Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Jun 15, 2021, Biological Society of Pakistan in Collaboration with Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.

Professional Societies

  • Life Time Member of Khwarizmi Science Society, Pakistan
  • Life Time Member of Pakistan Nuclear Society
  • Life Time Member of Women In Nuclear Power
  • Member of American Society of Microbiology
  • Member Academic Council, University of Wah
  • Incharge University of Wah Science Society

List of Publications


Journal Publications
  1. Z. Haq, M. S. Asghar, M. Umair, S. Kanwal, U. Ghazanfar, Muhammad Idrees, "Bioremediation of Polluted Soils Using Environmental Bacterial Isolates: An Updated Review on Recent Trends and Future Opportunities", Environmental Quality Management, Vol. 35, Issue No. 3, 2026. 1.3 (pp. 0-0) IF: 1.3 Category: X
    DOI: DOI: 10.1002/tqem.70309
    SDG: 15-Life on Land
  2. M. Atif, Z. Ashraf, F. Yasmeen, M. Ishaq, M. Iqbal, M. Arif, Z. Haq, Y. H. Qayyum, "N-Doped Fluorescent Organic Probes: Facile Synthesis and Multifunctional Applications in TNX Sensing, Wastewater Treatment, and Luminescent Films", Iranian Journal of Science, Vol. 2026, Issue No. 1, 2026. 1.4 (pp. 1-15) IF: 1.4 Category: W
    SDG: 6-Clean Water and Sanitation
  3. M S Asghar, U Ghazanfar, Ma Al Huwayz, M Alomar, Z Haq, I Ahmed, M Idrees, S Rafique, S Bashir, R Abbasi, "Efficient Cytotoxic Response Against HepG2 Cell Lines and Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of Cationic Substituted Nano-Hydroxyapatite", Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, Vol. 2025, Issue No. , 2025. 4.9 (pp. 1-14) IF: 4.9 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-025-03753-0
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  4. I. Sarwar, F. Yasmeen, M. Iqbal, M. Atif, M. Ishaq, Z. Haq, S. Javid, A. Liaqat, "GC–MS Profiling and Computational Analysis of Potato Peel Extracts Reveal Promising Avenue of Novel Therapeutic Potential: An Embarking Step towards Drugs Design", Potato Research, Vol. 2025, Issue No. , 2025. 2.3 (pp. 1-23) IF: 2.3 Category: W
    DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11540-025-09874-w
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
  5. H Bisharat, Z Ahmad, I Fatima Ahsan, Z Haq, T Azam, F Ahmad, "The Evolving Role of Sulfonamides in Medicine and Drug Development: A Brief Review", J. Chem. B: Nat. Prod. Med. Chem, Vol. 7, Issue No. 1, 2025. (pp. 130-150)
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48309/AJCB.2025.506407.1290
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
  6. Asghar, M.S., Ghazanfar, U., Rizwan, M., Manan, M.Q., Baig, A., Qaiser, M.A., Haq, Z., Wang, L., Duta, L.,, "Potential Molecular Interactions and In Vitro Hyperthermia, Thermal, and Magnetic Studies of Bioactive Nickel-Doped Hydroxyapatite Thin Films", International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue No. 03, 2025. 4.9 (pp. 1095-0) IF: 4.9 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26031095
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  7. Rafique, S., Akram, R., Nasir, R., Naz, N., Shafique, A., Bashir, S., Haq, Z., "An aptamer and hydroxyapatite-silver-zinc oxide–based novel electrochemical sensor for ultrasensitive H. pylori detection", Microchimica Acta, Vol. 191, Issue No. 12, 2024. 5.4 (pp. 751-0) IF: 5.4 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-024-06834-y
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  8. Suleman, I., Noreen, A., Haq, Z., Idrees, I., Naz, S., "Efficacy of Citrullus colocynthis and Solanum surattense extracts against bacteria isolated from clinical environments", Zoo Botanica, Vol. 2, Issue No. 03, 2024. (pp. 157-166) Category: Y
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55627/zoobotanica.002.03.0906
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
  9. S. Andleeb, Uzma G., Z. Haq, "Adsorption Materials for the Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue from Wastewater: A Review", 9th MDSRIC Proceedings, Vol. 9, Issue No. 2023, 2023. (pp. 0-0) Category: Other
  10. Uzma G R. Amir, Z. Haq, L. Sheraz, "Antibacterial and Biomedical Applications of Metal doped Hydroxyapatite: A Review", MDSRIC - 2023 Proceedings, Vol. 8, Issue No. , 2023. (pp. 141-141) Category: Other
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
  11. Asghar, M.S., Uzma G., Idrees, M., Irshad, M.S., Zeenat H., Javed, M.Q., Hassan, S.Z., Rizwan, M., "In vitro controlled drug delivery of cationic substituted hydroxyapatite nanoparticles; enhanced anti-chelating and antibacterial response", KJS, Vol. 50, Issue No. 2, 2023. 1.2 (pp. 97-104) IF: 1.2 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjs.2023.02.014
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  12. Rafique, S., Bashir, S., Akram, R., Mehmood, A., Khan, J.S., Haq, Z. and Idrees, M., "Green-microfluidics synthesis of thermally stable silver–chitosan composites for antibacterial activity", Chemical Papers, Vol. 76, Issue No. 6, 2022. 2.5 (pp. 3879-3889) IF: 2.5 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-022-02144-w
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  13. Haq, Z., Idrees, M. and Waqar, M., "Datura innoxia antimicrobial activities against E. coli isolated from infections of type 2 diabetic patients", Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., Vol. 35, Issue No. 2, 2022. 0.87 (pp. 479-486) IF: 0.87 Category: W
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  14. Asghar, M. S., Li, J., Ahmed, I., Ghazanfar, U., Irshad, M. S., Idrees, M., Haq, Z., Rizwan, M., Sheikh, F. and Yasmeen, F., "Antioxidant, and enhanced flexible nano porous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications", Nano Select, Vol. 2, Issue No. 0, 2021. 3.5 (pp. 1356-1367) IF: 3.5 Category: X
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/nano.202000261
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  15. Waqar, M., Gul, H., Sonehra, Haq, Z. and Idrees, M., "Antimicrobial resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from type 2 diabetes patients", Bioscience Research, Vol. 17, Issue No. 2, 2020. 0.737 (pp. 726-732) IF: 0.737 Category: Y
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  16. M Mukhtar, S A Hussain Shah, Z Haq, M Idrees, S Naz, "Antibacterial activity of local medicinal plants against some isolated water borne specimens", MDSIRC-2018 Proceedings, Vol. 0, Issue No. , 2018. (pp. 0-11) Category: Other
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being,6-Clean Water and Sanitation
  17. S Iqbal, I Manzoor, A Gull, Z Haq, M Idrees, S Naz, "Screening strategies for the identification of Staphylocoocus aureus strains from different samples", MDSIRC-2018 Proceedings, Vol. 8, Issue No. , 2018. (pp. 0-16) Category: Other
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
  18. Gul, H., Waqar, M., Idrees, M., Naz, S. and Haq, Z., "Comparison of Antimicrobial potential of local herbs of Shahpur Hills, Pakistan", The Experiment, Vol. 46, Issue No. 4, 2018. (pp. 2643-2648) Category: Other
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  19. Naz, S., Idrees, M., Shehzadi, Haq, Z., Sultana, A. and Batool, S. A., "Determination of Antimicrobial Activity of Mulberry Fruit Extracts against Water-borne Microbial Pathogens Isolated from Different Water Samples", University of Wah Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, Issue No. 0, 2018. - (pp. 19-29) IF: - Category: Y
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being
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  20. Z Haq, I Farheen, I Manzoor, A Gull, S Naz, M Idrees, "Sequence Comparison and Phylogenetic Analysis of Integrase Genes from Antimicrobial Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains", MDSRC-2017 Proceedings, Vol. 3, Issue No. , 2017. (pp. 0-0) Category: Other
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being

Conference Publications
  1. K. Liaquat, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, R. Qasim, "In silico Analysis of Paraoxonase Genotype Variations Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and their Effects", In: 10th Multidisciplinary Research International Conference (MRIC), , 2025. (pp. 53-53)
  2. R. Qasim, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, K. Liaquat, "In silico Investigation of Mutational Changes Associated with Familial Hypercholesterolemia", 10th Multidisciplinary Research International Conference (MRIC), , 2025. (pp. 54-54)
  3. S. Andleeb, Z. Haq, Uzma. G, A. Ramzan, S. Shaheen, "Adsorption Materials for the Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue from Wastewater: A Review", In: 9th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC), , 2024. (pp. 14-14)
  4. S. Shaheen, U. Ghazanfar, Z. Haq, S. Andleeb, "Removal of Dyes from Aqueous Medium using Metal doped Hydroxyapatite: A Review", In: 9th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC), , 2024. (pp. 20-20)
  5. L. Sheraz, R. Amir, U. Ghazanfar, Z. Haq, A. Ramzan, "The Rise of Graphene Oxide: A Review on Synthesis, Properties and Recent Advances", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 30-30)
  6. S. Shahid, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, Uzma. G, S. Asghar, "Synthesis and Biological Application of Titanium Doped Hydroxyapatite", ”, In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 43-43)
  7. M. Umair, Z. Haq, S. Shehzadi, Uzma G., M. Idrees, S. Asghar, "A Study on Carbonaceous Material for Efficient Removal of Chromium", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 43-43)
  8. A. Zahid, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, Uzma.G, S. Asghar, "Synthesis and Biological Application of Aluminium Doped Hydroxyapatite", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 44-44)
  9. S. Andleeb, Uzma.G, Z. Haq, S. Asghar and M. Idrees, "Modified the Structure of Co-Doped Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Methylene Blue Containing Waste Water", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 41-41)
  10. S. Jamil, M. Idrees and Z. Haq, "Decreased Serum Paraoxonase 1 Activity in Cardiac Patients With Diabetes Type 1", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 44-44)
  11. I. Zarnab, M. Idrees and Z. Haq, "“Assessment of Antibacterial Spectrum of Female Autoimmune Patients’ Serum”,", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 0-0)
  12. I. Suleman, A. Noreen, Z. Haq, S. Naz, M. Idrees, "“A Study on Antibacterial Properties of Solanum surattense Fruit Extracts”", ”, In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 0-0)
  13. R. Amir, Uzma G, Z. Haq, S. Asghar, "“Remediation Techniques of Petroleum-Contaminated Soils and its impact on human health”", In: 7th Pak-Turk International Conference ETSE-24, 14th-15th, October 2024, , 2024. (pp. 17-17)
  14. Kalsoom, U., Idrees, M., Ghazanfar, U., Haq, Z. & Shahid, S, "Removal of Nickel from Contaminated Water by Using Bacterial Biofilteration", In: 2nd International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2023” held on 15, November 2023 at Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, , 2023. (pp. 241-241)
  15. Rasheed, U., Idrees, M., Ghazanfar, U. & Haq, Z, "Bioremediation Potential of Indigenous Bacterial Isolates for Removal of Chromium from Contaminated Water", In: 2nd International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2023” held on 15, November 2023 at Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, , 2023. (pp. 245-245)
  16. Amer, A., Idrees, M., Ghazanfar, U. & Haq, Z., "Removal of Lead from Contaminated Agricultural Soil by Using Selected Bacterial Isolates", In: 2nd International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2023” held on 15, November 2023 at Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, , 2023. (pp. 249-249)
  17. Basharat, M., Idrees, M., Ghazanfar, U. & Haq, Z, "Estimation of Air Pollution Associated with Cement Industry.", In: 2nd International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2023” held on 15, November 2023 at Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, , 2023. (pp. 244-244)
  18. Waqar, I., Idrees, M. & Haq, Z, "Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Baccharis salicifolia.", In: 2nd International Conference of Recent Approaches in Plant Sciences (RAPS-2023) in collaboration with Biological Society of Pakistan held on 4-5, May 2023 at Department of Botany, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education Lahore, Pakistan, , 2023. (pp. 245-245)
  19. R. Zahid, M. Idrees, Z. Haq., "Screening of bacterial isolates from Potohar region for antimicrobial resistance and heavy metal tolerance in water and soil bacterial isolates.", In: International Conference on Soil pollution and Remediation held on 15-16, March 2023 at Department of Environmental Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan., , 2023. (pp. 0-0)
  20. F. Munir, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, A. Younas, N. Naseem, M. Basharat., "Screening of bacterial isolates from Potohar region for antimicrobial resistance and heavy metal tolerance in water and soil bacterial isolates.", In: 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  21. M. Khan, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, A. Younas, H. Razzaq, I. Waqar., "Biowaste-derived thermally activated carbon for bio-adsorption/chelation of heavy metals.", In: 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah, , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  22. M. Fahad, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, A. Younas, R. Zahid, "Comparative Analysis for Phytoaccumulation Potential of Native Macrophyte Species of Pakistan to Develop a Small Integrated Ecosystem Design for Cleaning of Rivers.", In: 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  23. A. Younas, R. Keyani, A. Nosheen, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, "Efficiency of locally isolated bacteria to remove heavy metals from industrial effluents.", In: 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  24. M. Basharat, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, F. Munir., "Deficiency of vitamin D in the adult population of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.", In: 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  25. S. Tasawar, M. Idrees, Z. Haq., "Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Staphylococcus aureus related Co-infections in Dengue Patients.", In: International Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Sustainability ESCON-22, 21-23rd February at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  26. A. Kainat, M. Idrees, Z. Haq., "Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of E. coli Isolated from Soil Samples of Shrublands of Margalla Hills National Park", . In: International Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Sustainability ESCON-22, 21-23rd February at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  27. N. Noreen, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, J. Khan, M. F. Khan., "In Silico Analysis of Exotoxic Bacterial Proteases for Identification of Potential Therapeutic Targets.", In: International Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Sustainability ESCON-22, 21-23rd February at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus., , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  28. N. Noreen, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, J. Khan, M. Fahad Khan, "In Silico Analysis of Exotoxic Bacterial Proteases for Identification of Potential Therapeutic Targets", International Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Sustainability ESCON-22, 21-23rd February,, , 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  29. A. A. Chohan, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, "Normal Microbial Colony Assessment of Hand Stratum Corneum After the Application Of Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19", Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Islamabad, Pakistan, 2021. (pp. 0-0)
  30. S. Nawaz, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, "Antimicrobial resistance of E. coli isolated from Pakistani currency notes", Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Islamabad, Pakistan., 2021. (pp. 0-0)
  31. Summaiya, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, "Antibacterial Effect of Baccharis salicifolia on Oral and Dental Bacterial Isolates in a Pakistani Population", Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Islamabad, Pakistan., 2021. (pp. 0-0)
  32. Summaiya, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, "Antibacterial Effect of Baccharis salicifolia on Oral and Dental Bacterial Isolates in a Pakistani Population", 8th International Conference on Biological and Computational Sciences (C-BICS 2020), Islamabad, Pakistan, 2020. (pp. 65-65)
  33. Z. Rehman, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, "Antimicrobial Activity of Datura innoxia Leave Extracts Against Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Associated With Skin Infections", 8th International Conference on Biological and Computational Sciences (C-BICS 2020), Islamabad, Pakistan, 2020. (pp. 64-64)
  34. N. Naseem, Z. Haq, M. Idrees, "Comparative Analysis of Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Escherichia coli Isolates from Clinical and Environmental Samples", 8th International Conference on Biological and Computational Sciences (C-BICS 2020), Islamabad, Pakistan, 2020. (pp. 22-22)
  35. H. Batool, Z. Haq, S. Naz, M. Idrees , "Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Hospitalized Children of Pothohar Region", 6th International Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir-Pakistan., 2019. (pp. 0-0)
  36. A. Rani, S. Zia, Z. Haq, S. Naz, M. Idrees, "Isolation and characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Strains Obtained from School Going Children of Potohar Region", 6th International Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir-Pakistan., 2019. (pp. 0-0)
  37. S. Zia, Z. Haq, S. Naz, M. Idrees, "Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacterial strains isolated from various clinical samples of hospitalized patients", 6th International Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir-Pakistan., 2019. (pp. 0-0)
  38. S. Iqbal, I, Manzoor, A. Gull, Z. Haq, M. Idrees and S. Naz, "Screening strategies for the identification of Staphylocoocus aureus strains from different samples", 4th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC-2018), Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2018. (pp. 16-16)
  39. M, Mukhtar, S. A. Hussain, Z. Haq, M. Idrees and S. Naz, "Antibacterial activity of local medicinal plants against some isolated water borne specimens", 4th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC-2018), Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2018. (pp. 11-11)
  40. A, Noreen, I. Suleman, Z. Haq, M. Idrees and S. Naz, "A Study on Antibacterial Properties of Citrullus colocynthis Fruit Extracts", RSC Pakistan 1st International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, COMSTECH Secretariat Islamabad, 2018. (pp. 114-114)
  41. I. Suleman, A, Noreen, Z. Haq, S. Naz and M. Idrees, "A Study on Antibacterial Properties of Solanum surattense Fruit Extracts", RSC Pakistan 1st International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, COMSTECH Secretariat Islamabad, 2018. (pp. 108-108)
  42. Z. Haq, S. Naz and M. Idrees, "Antimicrobial Efficacy of Phytochemical Constituents of Medicinal Plants’ Leaves Extracts Against Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains", RSC Pakistan 1st International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, COMSTECH Secretariat Islamabad, 2018. (pp. 107-107)
  43. Z. Haq, M. Idrees, and S. Naz, "Determination of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plant Extracts Against Isolated Staphylococcus aureus Strains Related to Skin Infections", One day conference on Contemporary Issues in Biosciences, Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2017. (pp. 0-0)
  44. Z. Haq, M. Idrees, and S. Naz, "Determination of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plant Extracts against isolated Staphylococcus aureus strains related to skin infections", The International Conference on Emerging Trends in Plant Proteomics (IPPC 2017), Islamabad-Pakistan, 2017. (pp. 0-0)
  45. M. Mukhtar, Z. Haq, M. Idrees and S. Naz, "Antibacterial activity of human blood serum against water-borne bacterial pathogens", An international conference on “Trends and Prospects in Molecular Biosciences”, Lahore, Pakistan, 2017. (pp. 0-0)
  46. M. Awan, Z. Haq, M. Idrees and S. Naz, "Sequence-structure functions of Anthozoan fluorescent proteins comparative analysis by using bioinformatics tools", An international conference on “Trends and Prospects in Molecular Biosciences”, Lahore, Pakistan, 2017. (pp. 0-0)
  47. Z. Haq, M. Idrees and S. Naz, "Determination of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plant Extracts against isolated Staphylococcus aureus strains related to skin infections", An international conference on “Trends and Prospects in Molecular Biosciences”, Lahore, Pakistan, 2017. (pp. 0-0)
  48. Z. Haq, M. Idrees, S. Naz, M. Awan, A. Gull and I. Farheen, "Sequence Comparison and Phylogenetic Analysis of Integrase Genes from Antimicrobial Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains", MDSRC - 2017 Proceedings, Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2017. (pp. 0-0)
  49. Z. Haq, Z. Yousaf and R. Asghar, "Chemical impacts of Parthenium hysterophorus on some economically important vegetables", Proceeding of international conference on Biological Resources of Pakistan: Problems, Success and Future Perspectives , Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2007. (pp. 0-0)
  50. A. Younas, R. Keyani, A. Nosheen, M. Idrees, Z. Haq, "Efficiency of locally isolated bacteria to remove heavy metals from industrial effluents.", 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering held on 1-2, December 2022 at University of Wah., , 0. (pp. 0-0)

Research Proposal

  • To study the current practices of disposal of face mask being used for prevention of COVID-19 virus.
  • Evaluation of antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors and horizontal gene transfer in S. aureus isolated from COVID-19 patients
  • Antibacterial effect of Metal-doped Hydroxyapatite on S. aureus strains associated with Osteomyelitis in bone injury cases
  • Bacterial infections in fall-related traumatic injuries in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes

Trainings and Workshops

  • Attended the lectures and hand-on training sessions on scientific techniques of the workshop on "Omics of Begomoviruses and its impacts on National Economy" 25th -27th March, 2015 in ASAB, NUST.
  • Participated in workshop on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on In-Service Faculty Training on Thesis Writing and Paper Writing 15th -17th December, 2015 in University of Wah.
  • Participated in Two Days Workshop on “Exploring Bacteriophages for Phage Therapy” 4th -5th May, 2017, Department of Medical Lab Technology & Microbiology at University of Haripur, KPK.
  • Participated in the Microbiological Identification- Hands on Training Course, Pre Conference Workshop 12th International Biennial Conference Pakistan Society for Microbiology, 19 Feburary, 2019 at Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, KPK. In collaboration with ASM Bio-Resource Center, Pakistan Society for Microbiology, and Abbottabad University of Science & Technology.
  • Participated in the two days Workshop on ‘Data Analysis for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)’ held on March 27-28, 2019 at the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI).
  • Participated in 17th National Training Course on “Modern Techniques in Biotechnology” April, 22-26, 2019 National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad Pakistan.
  • Attended a Computational Biology Workshop on 3-D Structure of Protein, Protein-Ligand Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulations, June 2-3, 2021, Department of Biotechnology, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus.

Conferences/Seminars/Webinars

  • Participated and oral presentation in 3rd Multi-Disciplinary Student Research Conference (MDSRC), 2017, 27-28 November, 2017, University of Wah in collaboration with HEC.
  • Participated and Oral presentations in 4th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC) 2018, 29-30 August, 2018, University of Wah in collaboration with HEC.
  • Participated and Poster presentation in RSC Pakistan 1st International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery, October 18 – 19, 2018, the COMSTECH Secretariat Islamabad.
  • Participated in an International Conference on Role of Allelopathy in sustainable Agriculture from 22nd to 24th March 2007.
  • Participated in one day seminar on Nano-science and Nanotechnology, March 7, 2017, University of Haripur, Haripur Pakistan.
  • Participated and poster presentation in International Conference on Biological Resources of Pakistan: Problems, Success and Future Perspectives 25th to 27th April, 2007 in University of Arid Agriculture.
  • Participated and poster presentation in one day conference on Contemporary Issues in Biosciences at University of Wah on 29th March, 2017. TITLE: Determination of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plant Extracts Against Isolated Staphylococcus aureus Strains Related to Skin Infections
  • Participated and poster presentation in an international conference on “Trends and Prospects in Molecular Biosciences”, October 23-24, 2017, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in collaboration with Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in 6th International Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management”, June 19-21, 2019, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir-Pakistan, Faculty of Agriculture, UPR.
  • Participated in the First International Conference (ICPU2019) on “Recent Innovations in Molecular Sciences”, November 06-08, 2019, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Participated in 8th International Conference on Biological and Computational Sciences (C-BICS 2020), November 28, 2020, Department of Bioinformatics and Biosciences, Faculty of Health And Life Sciences, Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad
  • Attended seminar on “Leishmaniasis and Nanomedicine: Awareness and Prevention, March 10, 2021, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.
  • Attended a Webinar on “"How to Easily Navigate Through Springer Nature Platform - Pakistan". April 5, 2021, Springer Nature
  • Attended a Webinar on Covid 19 and Climate Change, May 10, 2021, Environmental Club of the University of Wah, Wah Cantt.
  • Attended a webinar on Socio-economic Challenges of Covid-19 and Sustainable Response towards “New Normal”, May 25, 2021, Office of Research, Innovation an Commercialization, Virtual University of Pakistan.
  • Attended a webinar on Socio-economic Challenges of Covid-19 and Sustainable Response towards “New Normal”, May 25, 2021, Office of Research, Innovation an Commercialization, Virtual University of Pakistan.
  • Participated in the Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), Jun 15, 2021, Biological Society of Pakistan in Collaboration with Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.

Conferences/Trainings Organized

  • Organizing member of one day conference on Contemporary Issues in Biosciences at University of Wah on 29th March, 2017.
  • Organizing Team Member of 4th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC) 2018 held on 29-30 August, 2018 at University of Wah in collaboration with HEC.
  • Organizing Team Member, 5th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC) from 26-27 November, 2019 at University of Wah sponsored by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Responsibilities at University of Wah

  • Program Team Member of Program Review for Effectiveness and Enhancement, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.
  • ISO Coordinator (ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System), Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.
  • ISO Coordinator (ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organization Management System), Department of Biosciences, University of Wah
  • Program Team Member of Self Assessment Report (SAR) of BS(Hons.), MSc, MS, PhD, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.
  • Organizing Member for Commencement of University of Wah from 2015 till date.
  • Organizing Team Member Multi-Disciplinary Research International Conference (MRIC), University of Wah from 2017 till date.
  • Member Purchase Committee, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah from 2016 to 2024.
  • Member of Graduate Evaluation Committee, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.
  • Member Admission Committee, University of Wah.
  • Member of Organizing team for 1st Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, Nov 2015
  • Member Discipline Committee, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.

Social Services

  • Member Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, 2015.
  • Actively participated in Walk and Seminar on Breast Cancer under Pink Ribbon Pakistan.
  • Participated in Lab Mania, Seminar and Workshop 3-5 May, 2017, Health Care Society at University of Haripur, KPK.
  • Activity Coordinator Cultural Week, 2014, University of Wah.
  • Actively participated in Anti-Dengue Campaign (University of Wah)
  • Actively participated in Environment Awareness Seminar (University of Wah)
  • Actively participated in Research and Development activities of the Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.
  • Organizing member of 7th Annual Flower Arrangement Competition, April 15th , 2015 organized by the Department of Biosciences, University of Wah.

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Books

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Book Chapters

  1. Evaluation of chemical relationship of Parthenium hysterophorus Linn. On germination and seedling growth of some economically important vegetables. In: C. P. Kala (editor). Biodiversity communities and climate changes. Teri Publishers, New Dehli, India. , 2012

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