Dr. Roheena Abdullah

Tenured Professor
Department of Biotechnology
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Profile
Research Publications

Experience

Date	Title	Institute
25Feburary 2025 -till date	Tenured Professor	Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
4^th November 2019- 24-2-2025	Tenured Associate Professor (TTS)	Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
October 2011-3^rd November 2019	Assistant Professor (TTS)	Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
April, 2006- September 2011	Subject Specialist Biology	Punjab Education Foundation Lahore

Graduate Students /Postdocs/Undergraduate
/Students/Honour Students

Ph.D Thesis Supervised (Completed)

Year	Name	Title
2020	Kinza Nisar	Biosynthesis of cellulases by thermophillic fungi and its applications.
2020	Maryam Munir	Biosynthesis of polygalcturonase using fungal strain for industrial applications.
2025	Anum Riaz (Co-supervised)	Effect of phosphorylation of Asparagine synthetase in the progression of breast cancer (

Ph.D Thesis currently under supervision

1. Maha Khan( 2021- onward) : Investigating the hepatoprotective potential of Carica papaya mediated harmaline doped ferric and zinc oxide nanoparticles

2. Sitara Ahmad (2021- onward): Biosynthesis of cellulases by fungal consortium and its application

MS Students Supervised
Year	Name	Title
2025	Huda Talha	Exploring synergistic potential of fungal consortium for the co-production of alpha amylase and cellulase in liquid static surface fermentation
2025	Mariam Saeed	Exploring the synergistic potential of fungal consortium for the co-production of alpha amylase and cellulase in solid state fermentation
2025	Momina Abbasi	Exploring the synergistic potential of fungal consortium for co-production of alpha amylase and cellulase in submerged fermentation
2024	Sana Bashir	Production of ß-glucosidase from fungal co-culture
2024	Laiba Munir	Biosynthesis of exoglucanase from fungal co-culture
2024	Hira Butt	Biosynthesis of endoglucanase using fungal co-culture
2023	Qamar Younas	Assessment of Phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Cassia fistula, Musa paradisiaca, Ficus religiosa and Murraya koenigii
2022	Misbah Jahangir	Assessment of phytochemicals and antibacterial activity of Bauhinia variegata, Brassica oleracea and Oreganum vulgare
2022	Sana Farooq	Preparation of Coffee from Phoenix dactylifera seeds, Hordeum vulgare, Triticum aestivum and its Quality Assessment
2022	Swaiba Zaheer	Formulation of herbal tea using Cymbopogon citratus, Foeniculum vulgare and Murraya koenigii and its qualitative and quantitative evaluation
2022	Areeba Aslam Chuadhary	Evaluation of phytochemicals and antimicrobial properties of Moringa oleifera, Cannabis sativa and Carica papaya
2022	Nayyab Gull	Assessment of phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Stigma maydis, Spinacia oleracea and Helianthus annuus
2022	Hira Arshad	Preparation of yoghurt from Cinnamomum verum, Elettaria cardamomum, Beta vulgaris and Brassica oleracea and its quality assessment
2021	Tehreem Zahid	Evaluation of physiochemical properties and characterization of cooking oils before and after frying
2021	Zainab Tariq	Bioplastic film production from inexpensive sources and its characterization.
2021	Mahnoor	Application of response surface methodology for the production of cellulases by fungi from agricultural by products through solid state fermentation
2021	Amna Khan	Production of invertase through response surface methodology by yeast using submerged fermentation.
2021	Sitara Ahmad	Application of response surface methodology for the production of alpha amylase by bacterial consortium using submerged fermentation
2020	Kanza Huma	Evaluation of physicochemical parameters and characterization of starch extracted from different sources.
2020	Tooba Itbar	Biosynthesis of pectinases by thermophilic fungal consortium using submerged fermentation
2020	Sana Saqib	Biosynthesis of pectinases through monoculture of thermophilic fungi using submerged fermentation
2019	Maria Hanif	Production of cellulases through solid state fermentation using thermophilic fungal co-culture
2019	Maria Tehseen	Exploitation of kansgrass (sacchrum spontaneum) for cellulase production by thermophilic fungi using submerged fermentation.
2019	Ayesha Liaqat	Biosynthesis of cellulases from thermophilic fungal co-culture employing submerged fermentation
2019	Ayesha Naseem	Cellulase production through solid state fermentation by thermophilic fungi employing kans grass Saccharum spontaneum)
2018	Maham Asim	Biosynthesis of protease by Bacillus subtilis using solid state fermentation.
2018	Ridda Umer	Biotechnological production of triacylglycerol acyl hydrolases from locally isolated bacterial strain by submerged fermentation.
2018	Zainab Bilal Bhutta	Development of biodegradable plastic by using bacterial strain.
2018	Asifa Saleem	Biosynthesis of amyloglucosidase by fungal consortium employing submerged fermentation.
2017	Samara Kiran	Random mutagenesis of bacterial co-culture for enhanced production of α 1, 4 D glucan glucanohydrolase using submerged fermentation
2017	Kousar Fatima	Biosynthesis of β fructo furanosidase by fungi using submerged fermentation.
2017	Toheeda Tabassum	Production of alpha amylase by mixed culture of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus amyloliquefeciens using solid state fermentation.
2017	Humera Nazir	Random mutagenesis of bacterial co-culture for enhanced production of α 1,4 D glucan glucanohydrolase using solid state fermentation.
2016	Sidra Akram	Biosynthesis of xylanase from mixed fungal culture by using submerged fermentation.
2016	Fareeha Zainab	Biosynthesis of xylanase by fungal hetero- culture employing solid state fermentation.
2015	Nabiha Naeem ud Din	Biosynthesis of 1, 4-α-D- glucan glucanohydrolase from bacterial co-culture using solid state fermentation.
2015	Javaria Saleem Cheema	Biosynthesis of alpha 1, 4 D-glucan glucanohydrolase by bacterial heteroculture using submerged fermentation
2015	Samia Nadeem	Biosynthesis of alpha amylase by Penicillium sp. using solid state fermentation.
2014	Durray Shawar Khan	Optimization of gamma radiation dose for microflora reduction and enhancement of postharvest storage of Dates.
2014	Maryam Suman	Effects of gamma radiation on quality attributes of different mango cultivars for post-harvest preservation.
2014	Saba Rashid	Post-harvest preservation of citrus fruits by gamma radiation and its impact on physicochemical characteristics.
2013	Ambreena Ilyas	Exploitation of agricultural byproducts for the production of alpha amylase by Bacillus species using solid state fermentation
2013	Wajeeha Zafar	Exploitation of Saccharum spontaneum (Kans grass) for cellulase production by cellulolytic Bacillus species.
2013	Maryam Zafar	Therapeutic potential of medicinal plants against breast cancer.
2013	Attiqa Muzafar	Screening of medicinal plants of different families for anti- breast cancer activity.
2013	Aisha Nawaz	Isolation, identification and drug resistance of E. coli against different groups of antibiotics from UTI in pregnant women.
2012	HinaGull	Production of amyloglucosidase from different fungal isolates by using solid state fermentation.
2012	Kinza Nisar	Optimization of cultural conditions for the production of xylanase using solid state fermentation.
2012	Naeema Shaheen	Optimization of cultural conditions for the production of alpha amylase.
MS Students Co-Supervised
2023	Farah Akram	Phytochemical analysis and anti-bacterial potency of Eucalyptus globulus, Jasminum officinale and Solanum nigrum against E. coli and S. aureus pathogenic bacteria
2023	Aiman Hassan	Phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant analysis of Bryophylum pinnatum, Urtica dioica, Lantana camara and Terminalia arjuna
2020	Saima Anwar	Extraction, characterization and evaluation of physiochemical parameters of starches from different sources
2018	Zeenat-un-Nisa	Biosynthesis of glucoamylase by mixed fungal culture employing solid state fermentation
2014	Maryam Siddiqi	Irradiation as commercial potential for apples as an alternative quarantine treatment for export requirements
BS/MSc students Supervised
2025	Rabia Ibrahim	Assessment of phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Colocasia esculenta leaves
2025	Timsaal Javed	Evaluating the phytochemical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties of pea hulls for sustainable use
2024	Sahar Mohsin	Investigation of antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of Mangifera indica leaves
2024	Mehwish Yaseen	Evaluation of phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Ficus benghalensis leaves
2024	Ayesha Zulfiqar	Assessment of phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Pongamia pinnata leaves
2024	Afifa Shoukat	Assessment of phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Rosa alba
2024	Hamna Kamran	Assessment of phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Cassia fistula leaves
2024	Ambreen Abbas	Investigation of phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of Albizia lebbeck leaves
2024	Amna Khalid	Evaluation of phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Withania somnifera root
2022	Asma Rafaqat	Investigation of antimicrobial potential of Rosa indica against S. aureus and E. coli
2022	Kanwal Shahzadi	Assessment of antimicrobial potential of Ocimum basilicum against S. aureus and E. coli
2021	Fiza Faiz	In silico genome analysis of novel coronovirus strains from different geographical locations
2021	Ayesha Tor	In silico analysis of post translational modifications in human ACE-2 protein in COVID-19.
2020	Swaiba Zaheer	Assessment of antimicrobial potential of Allium cepa and Citrus lemon against bacteria and fungi
2020	Ayesha bibi	Investigation of antibacterial and antifungal properties of Syzygium cumini and Thymus vulgaris
2019	Fatima Ashraf	Comparative analysis of diastase activity. HMF and nutritional quality of natural honey and honeys available in local market of Lahore
2019	Iqra Mir	Preparation of Vitis vinifera vinegar and its nutritional and anti-oxidant analysis
2019	Kiran Iftikhar	Date chocolate as value added product and its nutritional evaluation
2019	Sania Aamir	Preparation and quality assessment of date enriched yogurt as functional food
2018	Faiza Naeem	Influence of gamma irradiation and Ethylene oxide treatment on the microflora of Piper nigrum.
2018	Qurat ul ain Zafer	Influence of gamma irradiation and Ethylene oxide treatment on the micro flora of Coriandrum sativum.
2018	Arooma Nazir	Comparative analysis of gamma irradiation and Ethylene oxide treatment on mixed spices.
2018	Iqra Zulfiqar	Effect of gamma irradiation and Ethylene oxide treatment on the Cuminum cyminum.
2018	Laiba Toheed	Comparative analysis of gamma irradiation and Ethylene oxide treatment on peanuts.
2017	Maria Hanif	Biosynthesis of β-glucosidase from fungi employing solid state fermentation.
2017	Sobia Nazir	Biosynthesis of β-glucosidase by fungi employing submerged fermentation.
2017	Bakhtawar Javed Peracha	Biosynthesis of endoglucanase by fungi using solid state fermentation.
2017	Ammara Akhtar	Biosynthesis of endoglucanase by fungi using submerged fermentation.
2017	Amna Jafer	Isolation and screening of pectinase producing fungal strains using submerged fermentation.
2017	Iqra Farooq	Isolation and screening of pectinase producing fungal strains using solid state fermentation.
2016	Mubshra Zulfiqar	Influence of gamma radiation on microflora and shelf life of desi chick pea.
2016	Zainab Akram	Evaluation of nutrition quality of Cicer arietinum (desi chickpea) following gamma radiation.
2016	Maher-ul-Nisa	Evaluation of nutritional quality of gamma irradiated Cicer arietinum (kabuli chickpea).
2016	Saman Shahid	Effect of gamma radiations on microflora and shelf life of kabuli chickpea.
2016	Mehwish Hanif	Effect of gamma radiation on the nutritional quality of walnut
2015	Sadia Iftikhar	Irradiation as commercial potential for Daucus carota L. as an alternative quarentine treatment for export requirement.
2015	Aqsa Abdul Sattar	Minimization of microflora of Alium sativum to prevent post-harvest spoilage by optimizing gamma radiation dose.
2015	Naila Bashir	Optimization of gamma radiation dose for extending shelf-life and lowering microbial load of Cucumis sativus (cucumber).
2015	Mahrukh Zubair	Optimization of gamma irradiation dose to reduce microbial flora and prolong storability of grapes (Vitis vinifera).
2015	Tayyabah Rafique	Estimation and minimization of microbial flora from spinach leaves using cobalt 60 to improve its export potential.
2014	Mehak Shakir	Optimization of radiation dose for enhancing shelf life and lowering microbial load of Pisum sativum.
2014	Adeen Farooq	Minimization of microflora of Allium cepa to prevent post-harvest spoilage by optimizing gamma radiation dose.
2014	Maryam Akbar	Targeting the residential microflora to increase the shelf life of tomatoes by the use of gamma radiation.
2014	Uneeb Athar	Potato sprout inhibition for shelf life enhancement by reducing microflora through gamma radiation treatment.
2014	Hina Qaiser	Evaluation of microbial load and ripening behavior of Banana following gamma radiation treatment.
BS thesis Co-Supervised
2015	Ayesha Ghazanfar	Dose optimization for the shelf life extension of ginger (Zingiber officinale) and reduction of microbial load by gamma irradiation.
2015	Mehak Khalid	Minimization of microflora of Punica granatum by optimizing gamma radiation dose to prevent post-harvest deterioration.

Advisory and Administrative Services

Member Doctoral committee
Member chemical Purchase committee
Coordinator BS Program
ORIC Coordinator
Departmental meeting Coordinator
Member thesis Review committee
Member Board of Studies
Member BS,MS, PhD admission Committee
Member DTRC
Member Faculty Board
Member academic concil
Member departmental BS, MS Supervisory Committee
Examination Coordinator

TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Development of pedagogical skill for teachers (IER).
International workshop on principles of plant breeding and advancement of molecular techniques to breeding of bioscience from 21^st May-7June 2012 organized by Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
A work shop on writing wining grant proposal conducted by Dr.Sumera held on12^thJune 2012 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Lahore college for Women University, Lahore.
Algal collection and recent taxonomy of chlorophycota from 25^th-26^th September 2012 organized by Department of Botany, GC University, Lahore in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF).
A work shop on PCR technologies held on Feb 2^nd , 2013 organized by School of Physical Sciences and ORIC (HEC) University of the Punjab, Lahore.
A workshop on IPR Patents and patenting conducted by Barisstor Ahmad Farooq Malik on Feb 22^nd2013 organized by ORIC Lahore college for Women University, Lahore.
A work shop on High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) held on March 30th, 2013 organized by School of Physical Sciences and ORIC (HEC) University of the Punjab, Lahore.
A five day workshop on advances in scientific research methodology and ethics conducted by Dr. Naila Rabani Associate Professor Warwick Medical School, held on April 1^st -5^th , 2013 organized by Department of Faculty Development of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore in collaboration with HEC.
First National workshop on recombinant DNA technology held on April 22^nd-April 29^th 2013 in School of Biological Sciences organized by SBS University of the Punjab and HEC.
A Training course on trade in Agriculture held on 10^th -11^th June 2013 at Hotel one 105A the Mall Road Lahore organized by Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD), World Trade Institute, International Trade Centre, Govt of Punjab and UNIDO.
A workshop on algal collection and culturing techniques held on 19^th -20^th Feb 2014 in GCU, Lahore organized by Department of Botany, GCU, Lahore in collaboration with HEC and Pakistan Science Foundation.
A workshop on Biosafety and Risk assessment held on19^th April 2014 in Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab organized by Biosafety and Bio Resource Committee University of the Punjab Lahore.
A Workshop on the awareness of emerging issues of cancer held on 6^th May 2014 in Lahore College for Women University, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore in collaboration with HEC.
A Two days workshop on Fermenter studies and end product analysis by HPLC held on 29^th and 30^th June 2015 in GCU Lahore organized by Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GCU Lahore.
A workshop on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology held on August 27^th 2015in GCU Lahore organized by Nanochemistry Lab GCU in collaboration with HEC.
A two days work shop on Biosafety and Biosecurity held on August 18^th -19^th, 2015 organized by Zoology Society , LCWU, Lahore.
A workshop on Research Writing skill and training on endnote held on January 6^th -7^th, 2016 organized by Zoological Society, LCWU, Lahore and Society for Promotion of Science and Technology, LCWU, Lahore.
A Two days phycological workshop on algal collection and Biofuel production held on 12^th-13^th April 2016 organized by Department of Botany GCU, Lahore.
4days (10 hours) work shop on patent claims drafting techniques held in May and October 2017 organized by Faculty Development center LCWU, Lahore.
A research colloquium held on 16^th -19^th January 2017 organized by by Directorate of Faculty Development and Internationalisation LCWU, Lahore.
A three day traning worksop on Youth led changemaking and Social Enterpreneuership held on 8^th May 2018 in Lahore college for Women University, organized by British council and yes Network of Pakistan.
A two days Workshop assessment in e-learning and quality assurance challenges held on July 5-6, 2021 organzied by directorate of quality enhancement, Virtual University Pakistan in collaboration with common wealth Canada.
A 6 sessions of training series on Career&professional skill development held on April-July, 2021 organized by Directorate of Faculty Development and Internationalisation LCWU, Lahore.
A workshop on Durg discovery and development held on 15March-4^th April 2022 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
A workshop on Drug discovery and development held on 15March-4^th April 2022 organized by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Association).
A training workshop on peridot research program 2021-2022 held on 7^th December 2021organized by ORIC , LCWU, Lahore
A Reviewer workshop: How to get the most out of being a reviewer of scientific articles held on 10^th August 2022 organized by Elsevier.
One hour traning Session on IEEE Xplore Digital Library held on 31^st August 2022 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on from research to Publication: An overview on IEEE Publication Process held on 14^th September 2022.
One hour training Session on IEEE Xplore Digital Library held on 28^th September 2022 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on preparing your research paper for publication: An IEEE Perspective held on 12^th October 2022 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on ASTM COMPASS Database held on 25^th October 2022 organized by ASTM international in collaboration with HEC.
One hour training Session on IEEE Xplore Digital Library held on 26^th October 2022 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on ASTM COMPASS Database held on 8^th November 2022 organized by ASTM international in collaboration with HEC.
One hour training Session on Publishing your research & innovation with IEEE: Choices & Procedures held on 9^th November, 2022 organized by IEEE
One hour training Session on ASTM COMPASS Database held on 22^nd November 2022 organized by ASTM international in collaboration with HEC.
One hour training Session on IEEE Xplore Digital Library held on 23^rd November 2022 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on IEEE New Resources for your technical research held on 30^th November 2022 organized by IEEE
One hour traning Session on Publishing your research & innovation with IEEE: Choices & Procedures held on 9^th December 2022 organized by IEEE

One hour traning Session on Publishing with IEEE Open Access Journals held on 14^th December 2022 organized by IEEE
One hour traning Session on Wolters Kluwer OVID Database held on 15^th December 2022 organized by HEC in collaboration with Wolters Kluwer.
A four day training course on research capacity building programme for researcher in 2022 organized by HEC in collaboration with British Council and Coventry University at Avari Hotel Lahore.
Enabling a perfect research ecosystem with Science Direct held on 28^th November 2022 at Higher education Pakistan organized by Elsevier in collaboration of HEC.
Navigating the pathways of publishing in High-quality journals by using Scopus held on 15^th November 2022 at Higher education Pakistan organized by Elsevier in collaboration of HEC.
An International webinar on the role of genome & microbiome in human health, wellness & disease held on 8^th September 2022 organized by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Association).
An International webinar on Journey across Genome held on 4^th August 2022 organized by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Association).
An International webinar on statistical model diagnostics and validation techniques using R held on 30^th April 2022 jointly organized by OsunR user’s s group and Tim- R programming consultant Nigeria.
An International webinar on RNAi Technologies and career opportunities held on 22^nd July 2022 organized by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Association).
An International webinar on Research Data Management-Why It Matters and How to manage held on 14^th July 2022 organized by Elsevier.
An International webinar on 3D bioprinted Humanised Disease Organ Models for Drug Discovery held on 24^th June 2022 organized by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Association).
An International webinar on Rewrite: play to your strengths to become a science communicator held on 8^th May 2022 organized by FABA (Federation of Asian Biotech Association).
One hour training Session of IEEE learning and research for Pakistani students and researcher held on 2^nd February 2023 organized by IEEE
One hour training session on another learning experience: Broaden your horizon with IEEE e learning courses on 8^th March 2023 organized by IEEE.
One hour training session on another learning experience: Broaden your horizon with IEEE e learning courses on 7^th May 2024 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on preparing your research for publication held on 20^th May 2024 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on from research to publication: An overview on IEEE Publication process held on 21^st May 2024 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on incorporating IEEE Xplore resources into your teaching: A dedicated session for lecturers held on 19^th August 2024 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on Literature Review with IEEE Xplore Digital Library held on 21^st August 2024 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on Publishing Open Access with IEEE held on 5^th November 2024 organized by IEEE.
One hour training Session on Integrating IEEE eBooks & eLearning Courses in your curriculum: A dedicated session for lecturers held on 26^th November 2024 organized by IEEE.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIA/CONFERENCES

A symposium on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development Nov. 23-24, 1997 at Govt.College, Lahore.
First National Conference of Biology March 28^th -30^th, 2002 at Biology Block, Government College University,
7^th International Conference Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held in Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus Lahore.
2^nd National Conference of Biology April 22^nd -24^nd, 2004 held in Biology Block GCU Lahore.
FABA Pakistan1^st Biotechnology conference, January 17^th -19^th, 2006. Business opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology organized by Institute of industrial Biotechnology, Govt.College University,
Poster competition organized by Biological Society GCU (Participated in poster).
2^nd International Conference of Plant Science and 11^th National Meeting of Plant Scientist Feb 22^nd to 24^nd, 2011 at Biology Block GC University, Lahore, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society Pakistan.
12^th National and 3^rd International conference of Botany 1-3^rd September 2012 held in Quaid-i- Azam University, Islamabad (Participated in poster).
International conference on Language sciences and developing world January 11^th-12^th, 2013 organized by Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
First International conference on Applied Chemical, Biological and Aquatic Sciences held on 18^th -20^th February 2014 in GCU, Faisalabad organized by Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries in collaboration with HEC (Participated in poster).
3^rd Invention to innovate summit 2014 held on 19^th -20^th March 2014 at University of the Punjab, Lahore (Participiated in poster).
An International conference on innovative Biological and Public Health Research held on 6^th -8^th May 2014 in GCU, Lahore organized by Department of Zoology GCU, Lahore, The Biological Society of Pakistan in Collaboration with HEC.
An International conference of plant sciences (ICPS) held on 22^nd -24^th September 2014 in GCU, Lahore organized by Department of Botany, GC University, Lahore in collaboration with HEC ((Participated in poster and oral presentation).
2^nd International conference on Biotechnology for sustainable Development held on 26-28^th November 2014 in GCU, Lahore organized by Institute of Industrial Biotechnology GC University Lahore in collobration with Pakistan science foundation. (Participated in poster and oral presentation).
A Two day national conference on Defeating the public enemy, The mosquito: A real Challenge held on 3^rd-4^th December 2014 organized by Dengue Prevention and Control cell , LCWU, Lahore and INSPIRE-Transitional education partnership programme (Participated in poster presentation).
An International Aquaculture conference and Tilapa cooking exhibition held on January 8^th 2016 in LCWU organized Zoological society LCWU in collobration with Feeding Pakistan and University of Arizona USA.
14^th National and 5^th International conference of Botany on Climate Change and Phytodiversity Challenges and Opportunities held on 15^th -18^th January 2016 in University of the Karachi organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (Participated in poster and oral presentation).
An International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development held on 28-29^th January 2016 at LCWU, Lahore.
An International Conference of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Biomaterials held on 22 -24^th February 2016 in University of the Agriculture Fasialabad (Participated in poster and oral presentation).
2^nd International conference on Biotechnology (ICB): Challenges and opportunities in Pakistan held on 24-25^th February 2016 in University of South Asia Lahore organized by Faculty of Biological Sciences and ORIC, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan, UNIDO, PCSIR and PSF (Participated in oral and poster presentation).
36^th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) held on February, 16-18^th 2016 in Department of Zoology, Sindh University, Jamshoro organized by Pakistan Zoological Society (Participated in oral presentation).
I^stInternational conference on Advancements in Biotechnology held on 30^th -31^st March 2016 at GCWomen University Faisalabad (Participated in poster).
I^stnational conference Recent Trends in Microbiology held on 19^th -21^th December 2016 in Abbottabad University of Science and Technology organized by Department of Microbiology Abbottabad University of Science and Technology havelian, Pakistan (Participated in oral presentation).
3^rd International conference on Biotechnology challenges and opportunities in Pakistan held on Feburary 8^th-9^th 2017 in University of South Asia organized by University of South Asia (Participated in oral and poster presentation).
37^th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) held on February 28^th-2^nd March 2017 in Government College University, Faisalabad organized by Pakistan Zoological Society (Participated in oral presentation).
International symposium on Recent Trends in Biotechnology held on 29^th March 2017 in Lahore college for Women University organized by Department of Biotechnology LCWU, Lahore.
International conference on New Trends in Natural Sciences from Basics to Applied held on 25^th -27^th October 2017 Jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology and Zoology in LCWU, Lahore (Participated in oral and poster presentation).
38^th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) held on February27^th-1^st March 2018 in University of the Punjab, Lahore organized by Pakistan Zoological Society (Participated in oral presentation).
3^rd International conference on Biosciences held on 9^th -11^th May 2018 in GCU, Lahore organized by Biological Society of Pakistan (Oral presentation).
International conference on New Trends in Natural Sciences, Public Health, Food, Nutrition and safety NTNS-II, 2018.Three-Days International Conference 24^th – 26^th October, 2018. Department of Biotechnology and Zoology in LCWU, Lahore (Oral and poster presentation).
39^th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) held on 4th-6th of March, 2019 in Islamia College University, Peshawar organized by Pakistan Zoological Society (Oral presentation).
An international conference on advances in Biosciences held on 18^th and 19^th April 2024 in GCU, Lahore ( Participated and chair the session)

NATIONAL SEMINARS

Seminar on Sustainable use of water resources and book launching, water and new technologies March 26^th, 2003 at GC.University, Lahore.
A national Seminar on the importance and role of Private sector for the promotion of quality education May13^th 2006 organized by Punjab Education Foundation and Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman Society (Jang group of news papers) at P.C Lahore.
A national Seminar on Quality Assurance in Education July 19^th, 2006 organized by Punjab Education Foundation, Education Department Government of the Punjab, University of the Punjab, HEC and British Council at Khursheed Mahal Avari Hotel Lahore.
National Seminar on World Teachers day October 5^th 2006 at children Library complex, Shara-e-Aiwan-e-Tijarat Lahore.
Writing Wining Grant Proposal held on 12^thJune 2012 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
Seminar on Bio statistical application for quality enhancement by Prof. Dr. Khalid Javaid University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences held on 21^st December 2012 organized by Department of Biotechnology LCWU Lahore.
Seminar on Imaging cellular events in real time using genetically encoded optical probes by Dr. Muhmmad Awais Lverpool NIHR Pancrease Biomedical Research unit, Institute of Translation Medicine,UK held on 10^th January 2013 organized by Department of Biotechnology, LCUW, Lahore.
Seminar on “Plants Transgene Expression: Tools and Methodology by Dr. M. Sohail Akram on 22^nd January, 2013 organized by Department of Biotechnology Lahore college for Women University, Lahore.
Seminar on Supervising Research: A Tool Kit for Faculty by Ms Caryn Anderson on 8^th February 2013 organized by Faculty Development Center Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
A seminar on Forensic DNA Typing by Dr. Zahoor Ahmed held on 7^thMarch, 2013 Organized by Department of Biotechnology, LCUW, Lahore.
A seminar on How favourable and fast are the enzymic reaction? By Prof. Dr. M Akhtar (FRS) held on 11^th April 2013 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
A seminar on emerging infectious diseases and prophylaxes by Dr.Kushi Muhammad (UVAIS) held on 12^th March 2014 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
A Seminar on academic quality assurance with outcome based education: challenges and prospects held on December 17^th , 2015 organized by DFDI in collaboration with Quality enhancement cell LCWU, Lahore.
A seminar on Recent Advancements in Stem Cell Research held on 23^rd December 2015 Stem cell society, University of the Punjab , Lahore.
A seminar on Role of Modern Tools in Improving Quality of Teacher Learning Process held on 21^st June 2018 organized by directorate of Quality Enhancement by Virtual University of Pakistan.

INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL WEBINAR PARTICIPATION

An Internernation webinar on Acessing Willey Journals and publication tips for authors and researcher- HEC Pakistan held on 10^th December 2024 organized by wiley research training in collaboration with HEC.
An Internernation webinar on Willey Journals: How they can help researchers and how to be scuccesful in your publication process-HEC held on 11^th November 2024 organized by wiley research training in collaboration with HEC.
Refresher- How to Effectively use using ScienceDirect “Read Quality Publish Quality” held on 6^th November at HEC Pakistan organized by Elsevier
An Author Workshop -Essential of writing a research article for high impact journals held on 22^ndOctober 2024 organized by Elsevier
An Internernation webinar on Mastering Biomedical Systematic Literature Reviews: Methodologies, Challenges, and Tools held on 18^thJuly 2024 organized by Elsevier
Unlocking the Power of Scopus Webinar 2: Effective methods of Literature review on Scopus (60 minutes) held on 18^thJuly 2024 organized by Elsevier
An Internernation webinar on improving dicoverability of your research held on 12^th May 2024 organized by wiley research training.
An Internernation webinar on Un locking the value of wiley Scientific Journals: Making the most out of wiley on line library held on 23^rd April 2024 organized by wiley research training.
An Internernation webinar on Promoting your article: Social media and web tools held on 11^th April 2024 organized by wiley research training.
Current Research in Food Science Webinar Series 2: Food bioactive components, biological activities, and potential applications held on 3^rd April 2024 organized by Elsevier
An Internernation webinar How to publish open access in wiley journals held on 27^thMarch 2024 organized by wiley research training.
Enabling a perfect research ecosystem with Science Direct held on 28^th November 2022 at Higher education Pakistan organized by Elsevier in collaboration of HEC.
Navigating the pathways of publishing in High-quality journals by using Scopus held on 15^th November 2022 at Higher education Pakistan organized by Elsevier in collaboration of HEC.
An Internernation webinar on The role of genome & microbiome in human health, wellness & diseaseheld on 8^th September 2022 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
An Internernation webinar on Journey Across Genome held on 4^th August 2022 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
An Internernation webinar on RNAi Technologies and career opportunities held on 22^nd July 2022 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
An Internernation webinar on Research Data Management-Why It Matters and How to Manage held on 14^th July 2022 organized by Elsevier.
An Internernation webinar on 3D bioprinted Humanised Disease Organ Models for Drug Discovery held on 24^th June 2022 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
An Internernation webinar on Rewrite: play to your strengths to become a science communicator held on 8^th May 2022 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
An Internernation webinar on Satistical Model diagonastics and validation techniques using R held on 30^th April 2022 jointly organized by OsunR users s group and Tim- R programming consultant Nigeria.
A International webinar on Biotechnology and Prevailing Pendamic held on 26^th August 2021 organized by Department of Biotechnology Virtual University Pakistan
A National Webinar on COVID-19 pandemic and role of microbiologist held on 21^st April, 2021 organized by American Society for Microbiology.
A International webinar on role of youth in global biodiversity conservation held on 21^st May 2021 organized by GCU, Lahore.
A International webinar on Role of biodiversity information in global biodiversity information facility (GBIF)” held on 18^th May 2021 organized by GCU, Lahore.
A webinar on science Diplomacy held on June 25^th 2021 organized by Virtual University Pakistan.
A International webinar on How to build a career in science;My experinces with Dr. Uday Saxena held on 19^th August 2021 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).
A International webinar on DNA finger printing and its Medio legal applications held on 6^th October 2021 organized by FABA( Fedration of Asian Biotech Association).

WORKSHOPS/LECTURE/SYMPOSIUM/POSTER COMPETITION/

CONFERENCES ORGANIZED

1^st Women inter colligate and University Science Model /Poster competition on Impact of Biotechnology in Today s world held on 12^th March 2013 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
2^nd Women inter colligate and University Science Symposium and Model /Poster competition on “The Revolution of Biotechnology” held on 18^th April 2014 Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
A Workshop on the awareness of emerging issues of cancer held on 6^th May 2014 in Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
National symposium on Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Application and Advantages held on 12^th May 2016 in Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
An International workshop on cancer and proteomics held on 8^th -10^th November 2016 in Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
International Symposium on Recent Trends in Biotechnology held on 29^th March 2017 at Lahore College for Women University, organized by Department of Biotechnology, LCWU, Lahore.
International conference on New Trends in Natural Sciences from Basics to Applied held on 25-27^th October 2017 Jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology and Zoology in LCWU, Lahore .
A International Seminar on “The enigma of breast cancer in Pakistan” held on 23^rd November 2017 at Lahore College for Women University, organized by Department of Biotechnology, LCWU, Lahore.
International symposium and model competition on Dynamics of Biotechnology held on 7^th December 2017 at Lahore college for Women University organized by Department of Biotechnology, LCWU, Lahore.
Three days work shop on New Trends in Biological Techniques held on 13^th- 15^th September, 2017 at LCWU, Lahore (Resource person).
International seminar on Stratagem of Proteomics, held on 10^th May, 2018 in LCWU organized by Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
International awareness seminar on Diabetes Control and Prevention, held on 2^nd March, 2018 organized by Department of Biotechnology, LCWU Lahore .
International Seminar on Stratagem of Proteomics held on 10^th May, 2018 organized by by Department of Biotechnology, LCWU, Lahore.
International conference on New Trends in Natural Sciences, Public Health, Food, Nutrition and Safety NTNS-II, 2018.Three Days International Conference 24^th – 26^th October, 2018. Department of Biotechnology and Zoology in LCWU, Lahore.
A International seminar on The world of vaccines, viruses and Pandemic held on 16^th July, 2021 organized by Department of BiotechnologyLCWU, MOSE Wisconsin, USA and DFDI LCWU.
A poster competition insight in Biotechnology held on 25^th May 2021organized by department of Biotechnology LCWU, Lahore
A model and poster competition Biotechnology Brilliance and innovation held on 16^th May 2024 2021organized by department of Biotechnology LCWU, Lahore.

Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation was awarded in 2016 and 2017.

Research Productivity Award

LCWU Research Productivity award was awarded in year 2021 and 2022.

Brief Statement of Research Interest

Industrial Biotechnology
Microbial Biotechnology
Food Biotechnology
Nano Biotechnology

RESERCH PUBLICATION
IMPACT FACTOR RESERCH PUBLICATION

Imran Ali, Roheena Abdullah Sana Saqib, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Irfana Iqbal and Xiaoming Chen. 2025. Statistical optimization of pectinases from thermophilic Aspergillus fumigatus BT-4 employing response surface methodology through submerged fermentation using agricultural wastes. BMC Biotechnology, 25 :1. (IF 3.5). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah).
Imran Ali, Sana Farooq, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Irfana Iqbal and Chen Xiaoming. 2025. Production of Phoenix dactylifera seeds coffee as an alternative source of caffeinated coffee and assessment of its bioactive and anti diabetic potential. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 140: 107273. (IF 4.6). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah).
Ayesha Irfan Hashmi, Mehwish Iqtedar, Hamid Saeed, Nadeem Ahmed, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem and Muhammad Athar Abbasi .2025. Characterization of soil-derived Bacillus subtilis metabolites against breast cancer: In vitro and in silico studies. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 33:3 (IF 3.4).
Imran Ali, Roheena Abdullah, Asifa Saleem, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Irfana Iqbal and Xiaoming Chen. 2024. Production, characterization, kinetics, and thermodynamics analysis of amyloglucosidase from fungal consortium. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, IF (3.1) (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah).
Ayesha Khalid, Afshan Kaleem WajahatQazi, Roheena Abdullah Mehwish qtedar and Shagufta Naz . 2024. Site-specific prediction of O-GlcNAc modification in proteins using evolutionary scale model. 2024. Plos One, 19(12):e0316215 (IF 2.9.)
Roheena Abdullah, Sitara Ahmad, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar. 2024. Response surface methodology as an approach for optimization of alpha amylase production by using bacterial consortium under submerged fermentation. Kuwait Journal of Science, 51(3) 100220 (IF 1.4).
Anam Riaz, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Daniel C. Hoessli and Mahwish Aftab. 2024. In silico approaches to study the human asparagine synthetase: An insight of the interaction between the enzyme active sites and its substrates. Plos One, 19(8): e0307448( .IF 2.9.) (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah).
Imran Ali, Hina Qaiser , Roheena Abdullah , Afshan Kaleem , Mehwish Iqtedar , Irfana Iqbal . 2024. Prospective roles of extremophilic fungi in climate change mitigation strategies. Journal of Fungi 10(6), 385 51(3) 100220(IF 4.7) (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah).
Afshan Kaleem, Tehreem Anwar, Aqsa Iftikhar, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar and Mahwish Aftab. 2024. Investigation of Phosphorylated and O-glycosylated proteins in gestational diabetes mellitus. Sains Malaysiana 53(3)(2024): 681-689(IF 0.8)
Mehwish Iqtedar, Saba Arooj, Asma Shazad, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah and Mahwish Aftab. 2024. Proteus mirabilis—Mediated green synthesis of magnesium nanoparticles: optimization and their antimicrobial activity. Biology Bulletin, 51, 1605-1613. (IF 0.5) (W)
Roheena Abdullah, Qamar Younas, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Faiza Saleem.2024. Phytochemical and antimicrobial properties of different plants and in silico investigation of their bioactive compounds in wound healing and rheumatism Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 30(3): 103942. (IF 4.052)
Roheena Abdullah, Swaib Zaheer, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Faiza Saleem.2023. Formulation of herbal tea using Cymbopogon citratus, Foeniculum vulgare and murraya koenigii and its anti-obesity potential. Journal of King Saud University Science, 35(6) 102734 (IF 3.82)
Roheena Abdullah, Hira Arshad, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Faiza Saleem.2023. Assessment of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory activity and quality attributes of yoghurt enriched with Cinnamomum verum, Elettaria cardamomum, Beta vulgaris and Brassica oleracea. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 30(2023): 103556. (IF 4.052)
Kinza Nisar , Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Faiza Saleem.2022. Purification, characterization and thermodynamic analysis of cellulases produced from Thermomyces dupontii and its industrial applications. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 29(2022): 103483. (IF 4.052) (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah).
Roheena Abdullah, Javeria Saleem Cheema , Mahwish Aftab , Afshan Kaleem , Mehwish Iqtedar , Faiza Saleem , Tehreema Iftikhar. 2022. Application of synergistic phenomena for enhanced production of alpha 1,4 D- glucan glucanohydrolase using submerged fermentation. Cellular and Molecular Biology, 68(9): 51-56 (IF 1.206).
Roheena Abdullah, Maham Asim , Muhammad Nadeem , Kinza Nisar , Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar.2022. Production, optimization, purification, kinetic analysis, and applications of alkaline proteases produced from Bacillus subtilis through solid-state fermentation of agricultural byproducts. Kuwait Journal of Science,49 (4):1-15.(IF 0.806).
Kinza Nisar , Roheena Abdullah , Afshan Kaleem , Mehwish Iqtedar and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2022. Optimization and production kinetics for cellulases by wild and mutant strain of Thermomyces dupontii in stirred tank reactor. Acta Scientiarum. Technology, 44 (e57664):1-9.(IF 0.65)
Mehral Aslam, Mehwish Iqtedar, Hameed Saeed , Roheena Abdullah , Afshan Kaleem. 2022. Formulation and characterization of Ciprofloxacin encapsulated liposomes: In vitro antimicrobial activity against multi drug resistant Salmonella typhi Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 21(2): Bio2734 (1-12). (IF 2.093).
Hina Qaiser, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah^*, Mehwish Iqtedar and ^*Daniel C. Hoessli.2021. Overview of lignocellulolytic enzyme systems with special reference to valorization of lignocellulosic biomass. Protein and Peptide Letters doi: 10.2174/0929866528666211105110643 (IF 1.89 )
Rida Zainab, Afshan Kaleem Michał B. Ponczek, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar and Daniel C. Hoessli. 2021. Finding inhibitors for PCSK9 using computational methods. PlosOne, 16(8): e0255523 (Impact Factor: 3.24)
Roheena Abdullah, Maria Tahseen, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Faiza Saleem, Mahwish Aftab.2021. Statistical optimization of cellulases by Talaromyces thermophiles utilizing Saccharum spontaneum, a novel substrate. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, 51(2021): 79-87. (IF 2.894).
Roheena Abdullah, Ammara Akhtar, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Tehreema Iftikhar, Faiza Saleem, and Farheen Aslam. 2021. process optimization for enhanced production of cellulases form locally isolated fungal strain by submerged fermentation. Bioscience Journal, 37; e. 3705 https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v37n0a2021-53815 (IF 0.268).
Mehwish Iqtedar , Sidra Riaz , Saima Shehzad Mirza, Mahwish Aftab, Afshan Kaleem , Roheena Abdullah , Ayesha Aeihtesham, Farheen Aslam and Myra Wasim. 2021. Bioethanol production from urban cellulosic waste employing alcaligenes faecalis HI-1 isolated from gut of termite Heterotermes indicola. Bioscience Journal, 37; e.3723 https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v37n0a2021-53598 (IF 0.268).
Afshan Kaleem , Rabail Javed , Kashmala Khalil, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah , Lubna Riaz , Nadeem Ahmed and Farheen Aslam. 2021. Bioscience Journal, 37; e.53855 https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v37n0a2021-53854 (IF 0.268).
Sadia Iftikhar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Hamid Saeed, Mahwish Aftab, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Farheen Aslam. 2021. Comparative and combinatorial study of biogenic bismuth nanoparticles with silvernanoparticles and doxycycline against multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus BTCB02 and Salmonella typhi BTCB06. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 20(1): 271-280 (IF 1.139).
Afshan Kaleem, Sabahat Javed, Nayab Rehman, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar1,Mohammad Nauman Aftab, D. C. Hoessli and Ikram-Ul Haq. 2021. Phosphorylated and O-GlcNAc Modified IRS-1 (Ser1101) and -2 (Ser1149) Contribute to Human Diabetes Type II. Protein and Peptide Letters, 28 (3):333-339. IF (1.156)
Roheena Abdullah, Maria Hanif, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Kinza Nisar and Faiza Saleem. 2020. Evaluation of agricultural by products for the production of Beta glucosidase by Aspergillus niger MBT-2 using solid state fermentation. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 49 (1):135-140 (IF 0.209).
Kinza Nisar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem. Mehwish Iqtedar, Faiza Saleem. 2020. Hyper production of carboxy methyl cellulase by Thermomyces dupontii utilizing physical and chemical mutagenesis. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 19(2) 617-625 (IF 1.139). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah)
Kinza Nisar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar. 2020. Application of response surface methodology for statistical optimization of carboxy methyl cellulase by Thermomyces dupontii TK-19 using submerged fermentation. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 19(2): 903-911 (IF 1.139). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah)
Marium Munir, Roheena Abdullah, Ikram-ul-Haq, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar and Shagufta Naz. 2020. Strain improvement by random mutagenesis of Aspergillus tamari RMLC-10 for improved biosynthesis of polygalacturonose. Pakistan Journal of Botany,52(5):1809-1813 (IF 0.80). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah)
Kinza Nisar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem and Mehwish Iqtedar. 2020. Statistical optimization of cellulase production by Thermomyces dupontii. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Transaction A: Science 44 (5): 1269-1277 (IF 0.875). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah)
Kinza Nisar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem. Mehwish Iqteda, Faiza Saleem, Tehreema Iftikhar, Farheen Aslam. 2020. Application of Plackett Burman and Box Behnken Design for the optimization of β-glucosidase production by thermophillic Thermomyces dupontii, Revista de Chimie, 71(9): 32-38(IF 1.755). (Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah)
Marium Munir, Roheena Abdullah, Ikram-ul-Haq, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar and Shanaz Ashraf. 2020. Purification, characterization, kinetics and thermodynamic analysis of polygalacturonase from Aspergillus tamarii for industrial application. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 19(Suppl.1) 293-304(IF 1.139). Corresponding author Roheena Abdullah)
Mehwish iqtedar, Nishmia Miraz, Ayesha Aihtesiam, Sadia Iftikhar, Afshan Kaleem and Roheena Abdullah. 2020. Termicidal activity of mycosynthesized silver nano particles from Aspergillus fumigatus. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 19(3)1201-1211. (IF 1.139 ).
Mehwish iqtedar, Huma Riaz, Afshan Kaleem and Roheena Abdullah, Ayesha Aihtesiam, Shagufta Naz, Saima Sharif. 2020. Biosynthesis, optimization and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles using Bacillus cereus MN181367 and their antimicrobial activity against multidrug resistant bacteria. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 19(Suppl.1) 253-266 (IF 1.139).
Afshan Kaleem, Ramish Shafique, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah, Faiza Saleem, Mahwish Aftab, Shagufta Naz, Saima Sharif, Saeeda Ilyas. 2020. Influence of gamma radiation on nutritional quality and shelf life of fresh red chilies (Capsicum annuum). Progress in Nutrition 22 (4): e202006 (IF 0.344). DOI: 10.23751/pn.v22i4.8910
Roheena Abdullah, Sobia Nazir Chudhary, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Kinza Nisar, Tehreema Iftikhar and Faiza Saleem.2019. Enhanced production of β- glucosidase by locally isolated fungal strain employing submerged fermentation. Bioscience Journal, 35(5): 1552-1559 (IF 0.375).
Roheena Abdullah, Sidra Akram, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Faiza Saleem and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2019. Application of synergistic phenomena for enhanced production of xylanase using fungal consortium under submerged fermentation. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 18 (3): 1223-1232 (IF 1.068)
Marium Munir, Roheena Abdullah, Ikram-ul-Haq, Afshan Kaleem and Mehwish Iqtedar. 2019. Isolation and identification of multi stress tolerant polygalacturonase producing fungi from various fruits. The Journal ofAnimal and Plant Sciences, 29(3): 825-832 (IF 0.40).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Farah Aftab, Rabab Asim, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Faiza Saleem, Ayesha Aehtisham. 2019. Screening and optimization of arsenic degrading bacteria and their potential role in heavy metal bioremediation. Bioscience Journal, 35(4): 1237-1244 (IF 0.375).
Asma Shahzad, Mehwish Iqtedar, Hamid Saeed, Syed Zajif Hussain, Asma Chaudhary, Roheena Abdullah and Afshan Kaleem. 2019. Mycosynthesis of size-controlled silver nanoparticles through optimization of process variables by response surface methodology. Polish Journal of Microbiology, 68(1):35-42 (IF 0.78).
Asma Shahzad, Hamid Saeed, Mehwish Iqtedar, Syed Zajif Hussain, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Saima Sharif, Shagufta Naz, Faiza Saleem, Ayesha Aihetasham, and Asma Chaudhary. 2019. Size-controlled production of silver nanoparticles by Aspergillus fumigatus BTCB10: Likely antibacterial and cytotoxic effects. Journal of Nanomaterials, https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5168698 (IF 2.02).
Mehwish Iqtedar, MyraWasim, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Ayesha Aihetasham, Asma Chaudhary and Shagufta Naz. 2019. Synergistic effect of pretreatment, packaging and cobalt-60 gamma irradiation on nutrition and shelf life of pine nuts. Progress in Nutrition, 21(1): 194-201 (IF 0.3).
Roheena Abdullah, Samra Kiran, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Faiza Saleem, Tehreema Iftikhar, Javaria Saleem Cheema and Shagufta Naz. 2018. Random mutagenesis and process optimization of bacterial co-culture for hyperproduction of 1, 4-α-D-glucan glucanohydrolase using submerged fermentation. Hemijska industrija, 72(6):341-349 (IF 0.59).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Mehral Aslam, Muhammad Akhyar, Asma Shehzaad, Roheena Abdullah, and Afshan Kaleem. 2018. Extracellular biosynthesis, characterization, optimization of silver nanoparticles(AgNPs) using Bacillus mojavensis BTCB15 and its antimicrobial activity against multidrug resistant pathogens. Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 49(2):136-142 (IF 1.24).
Roheena Abdullah, Saba Rashid, Shagufta Naz^, Mehwish Iqtedar and Afshan Kaleem. 2018. Postharvest preservation of citrus fruits (Kinnow) by gamma Irradiation and its impact on physicochemical characteristics. Progress in Nutrition, 21(1) 133-146 (IF 0.32).J.
Roheena Abdullah, Fareeha Zainab, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2018. Production of Xylanase by Aspergillus spp. in solid state fermentation. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 47(1): 25-31 (If 0.21).
Roheena Abdullah, Bakhtawar Javed Peracha, Kinza Nisar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Tehreema Iftikhar, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz . 2018. Influence of medium composition and physical factors on enhanced production of endoglucanase by locally isolated fungal strain in solid state fermentation. Cellular and Molecular Biology, 64(5) 56-61 (IF 1.37).
Roheena Abdullah, Nabiha Naeem, Mahwish Aftab, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz.2018. Enhanced production of alpha amylase by exploiting novel bacterial co-culture technique employing solid state fermentation. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science, 42: 305-318 (IF 0.75).
Roheena Abdullah, Hina Qaiser, Tehreema Iftikhar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Faiza Saleem and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2018. Application of response surface methodology for statistical optimization of lipase production by Penicillium sp. employing solid state fermentation. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 17 (3): 863-875 (IF 1.09).
Sadia Iftikhar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mohammad Saeed Akhtar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Ayesha Aihetashm, Asma Chaudhry, Shagufta Naz and Saima Sharif. 2018. Bacillus mojavensis BTCB15-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles with mosquito larvicidal activity against vector-borne diseases. Nanoscience and Nano Technology Letters, 10(7): 943-949 (IF 2.91).
Roheena Abdullah, Mubshra Zulfiqar, Zainab Akram, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2018. Influence of gamma irradiation on microflora, sensory quality, nutritional properties and shelf life of Desi Chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Progress in Nutrition, 20 supplement(1): 289-297 (IF 0.32).
Roheena Abdullah, Amna Jafer, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Kinza Nisar, Tehreema Iftikhar, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz. 2018. Process optimization for pectinase production by locally isolated fungal strain using submerged fermentation. Bioscience Journal, 34(4): 1025-1032 (IF 0.4).
Roheena Abdullah, Iqra Farooq, Afshan Kaleem_, Mehwish Iqtedar and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2018. Pectinase production from Aspergillus niger IBT-7 using solid state fermentation Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 47(3): 473-478 (IF 0.21).
Roheena Abdullah, Hina Qaiser, Adeen Farooq, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Shagufta Naz. 2017. Evaluation of microbial potential and ripening behavoiur of preclimacteric bananas following gamma irradiation. Bioscience Journal, 33 (1) : 57-65 ( IF 0.25).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Nudrat Baqri, Saima Shehzad Mirza, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz 2017. Bioconversion of agro-industrial feather waste utilizing thermophilic Bacillus megatarium D1. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 22 (1): 12234- 12239 (IF 0.4).
Muhammad Kamran Bashir, Tehreema Iftikhar, Sidra, Roheena Abdullah and Muhammad Ali. 2017. Augmented triglycerol acylhydrolase units by optimization and conventional breeding of Aspergillus strain (MBl-1612). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 49(S1): 239-247( IF 0.658).
Roheena Abdullah, Samia Nadeem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz. 2017. Influence of growth conditions on enhanced production of alpha amylase from Penicillium species in solid state fermentation. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 16: 426-432 (IF 0.28).
Roheena Abdullah, Maryam Suman, Shagufta Naz , Mehwish Iqtedar Afshan Kaleem and Mahwish Aftab. 2017. Evaluation of microbial potential, sensory and nutritional quality of mangoes following gamma irradiation. Progress in Nutrition, 19 (4): 473-483 (IF 0.3).
Sidra, Tehreema Iftikhar, Muhammad Ali, Farooq Latif, Roheena Abdullah and Muhammad Ibrahim Rajoka. 2016. Mutagenic strain improvement of Aspergillus niger (MBL-1511) and optimization of cultural conditions for boosted lipolytic potential through submerged fermentation. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 48(6): 2539-2548 ( IF 0.658).
Roheena Abdullah, Aqsa Abdul Sattar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem and Shgufta Naz. 2016. Gamma irradiation induced control of epiphytic microflora on garlic to enhance the shelf life. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 45(5): 1239-1241 ( IF 0.3).
Roheena Abdullah, Wajeeha Zafar, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Partial purification and characterization of cellulases produced by Bacillus strain. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 21 (1): 11103- 11109. (IF 0.404).
Faiza Saleem, Quratulain Amjad, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Shagufta Naz and Abdul Rauf Shakoori. 2016. In-silico analysis of Loop residues of the receptor binding domain of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ac11 toxin. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 48(3): 821-828 (IF 0.404).J.
Roheena Abdullah, Wajeeha Zafar, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Shagufta Naz,Quratulain Syed and Zahid Ali Butt. 2015. Random mutagenesis and media optimisation for hyperproduction of cellulase from Bacillus species using proximally analysed Saccharum spontaneum in submerged fermentation. Natural Product Research, 29(4): 336-344 (IF 1.225).
Roheena Abdullah, Kinza Nisar_,Aafia Aslam, Mehwish Iqtedar and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Enhanced production of xylanase from locally isolated fungal strain using agro industrial residue under solid state fermentation. Natural Product Research, 29 (11): 1006-1111 (IF 1.225).
Roheena abdullah, Wajeeha Zafar, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Shagufta Naz, Quratulain Syed and Afshan Kaleem. 2015. Process optimisation for the biosynthesis of cellulase by Bacillus PC-BC6 and its mutant derivative Bacillus N3 using submerged fermentation. Natural Product Research, 29 (12):1133-1138 (IF 1.225).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Mohammad Nadeem, Hira Naeem, Roheena Abdullah, Shagufta Naz, Qurat- ul- ain Syed and Afshan Kaleem. 2015. Bioconversion potential of Trichoderma viride HN1 cellulase for a lignocellulosic biomass Saccharum spontaneum. Natural Product Research, 29 (11):1012-1019 (IF 1.225).
Roheena Abdullah and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2015. Purification and characterization of alpha amylase produced by mutant strain of Aspergillus oryzae EMS-18. Natural Product Research, 29 (8): 710-716 (IF 1.225).
Roheena Abdullah, Maryam Akbar, Hina Qaiser, Adeen Farooq, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Targeting the residential microflora to enhance the mean life of raw Lycopersicum esculentum by gamma Irradiation. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 9(1): 265-271(IF 0.073).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Uzma Sarwar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab, Shagufta Naz, Fakhar-un Nisa, Saima Sharif, Saima Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Increasing shelf life of Pakistani peaches using gamma irradiation to overcome quarantine barriers in fruit exports from Pakistan. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 9(1): 313-318 (IF 0.073).
Seemal Vehra, Nazish Noor, Roheena Abdullah, Nafeesa Farooq and Ejaz Mahmood Ahmad Qureshi. 2015. Isolation and identification of soil mycoflora from two different Brassica campestris L. fields. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 9(1): 301-306 (IF 0.073).
Afshan Kaleem, Farhana Munir, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah, Fakhar-un-Nisa, Irfana Iqbal, Faiza Saleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Genetic analysis of gene responsive to Tuberculosis in under developing areas of Pakistan Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 9(1): 319-325 (IF 0.073).
Roheena Abdullah, Hina Gull, Mehwish Iqtedar, Shagufta Naz, Afshan Kaleem and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2015. Production of 1,4-alpha-D-glucan glucohydrolase by locally isolated fungal strain Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 20 (5): 10758-10766 (IF 0.4).
Tehreema Iftikhar, Mubashir Niaz, Muhammad Zulqurnain Haider, Sidra, Durr-e-Nayab, Roheena Abdullah and Muhammad Anjum Zia. 2014. Morpho-molecular identification of a novel Aspergillus spp. and its cultural optimization for lipases production. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(6): 2297-2304 (IF 1.207).
Roheena abdullah, Naeema Shaheen, Mehwish iqtedar, Shagufta Naz and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2014. Optimization of cultural conditions for the production of alpha amylase by Aspergillus niger (BTM-26) in solid state fermentation. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 46(3):1071-1078 (IF 1.207).
Roheena Abdullah, Ikram-ul-Haq, Tehreema Iftikhar, Zahid Ali Butt and Manzoor Iqbal Khattak. 2013. Random mutagenesis for enhanced production of alpha amylase by Aspergillus oryzae IIB-30. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 45(1): 269-274 (IF 1.207).
Tehreema Iftikhar, Mbahir Niaz, Erum Asghar Ali, Rukhsana Jabeen and Roheena Abdullah. 2012. Production process of extracellular lipase by Fusarium sp. using agricultural byproducts. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 44 (S1):335-339 (IF 1.207).
Roheena Abdullah, Ikram-ul-Haq and Mohsin Javed. 2011. Optimization of cultural conditions for the production of alpha amylase by wild and mutant strain of Aspergillus oryzae in stirred fermenter. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 43(1):715-723 (IF 1.207).

ISI INDEXED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Roheena Abdullah, Ambreena Ilyas, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz . 2017.. Process optimization for hyperproduction of 1,4-alpha-D-glucan glucanohydrolase from locally isolated Bacillus subtilis BBT6 under solid state fermentation Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 55: (11): 795-799 (ISI indexed).
Shazia Malik, Tehreema Iftikhar, Mohmmad Rafiq, Hammad Majeed and Roheena Abdullah. 2016. Biosynthesis of lipases through solid substrate fermentation technique using Penicillium sp. isolated from pickle(MBL) 40. International Journal of Biosciences, 9 (6): 311-317 (ISI Indexed).
Shazia Malik, Tehreema Iftikhar, Asad Abbas, Hammad Majeed and Roheena Abdullah. 2016. Biosynthesis of invertase by Penicillium chrysogenum using solid state fermentation technique. International Journal of Biosciences, 9 (6):330-337 (ISI Indexed).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Hafsa Amjad, Uzma Sarwar, Rabab Asim, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Mahwish Aftab, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Effect of 60Co gamma radiation on microbial flora and shelf life of Malus domestica Borkh International Journal of Biosciences, 9 (3): 47-52 (ISI Indexed).
Roheena Abdullah, Tayyaba Rafique, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Tehreema Iftikhar, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Minimization of residential microbial flora on spinach leaves using cobalt 60 to enhance its export potential. International Journal of Biosciences, 7: ( 2) 127-134 (ISI Indexed).
Tehreema Iftikhar, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab, Mubashir Niaz, Sidra, Bushra, Tabassum and Hammad Majeed. 2015. Production of lipases by Alternaria sp. (mbl 2810) through optimization of environmental conditions using submerged fermentation technique. International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (2): 178-186 (ISI Indexed).
Roheena Abdullah, Mahrukh Zubair, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Effect of gamma irradiation on sensory quality and microbial control of table grapes (Sundar Khani Grapes). International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (4): 57-67 (ISI Indexed).
Afshan Kaleem, Asma Tanveer, Irfana Iqbal, Moneeza Abbas, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz. 2015.The effect of packaging and storage of vitamin-C in fresh andcommercial orange juices. International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (4): 22-30 (ISI Indexed).
Mahwish Aftab, Ifrah Rafaqat, Faiza Saleem, Beenish Aftab, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Enhancement of shelf life and wholesomeness of goat meat by gamma irradiation treatment. International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (4):177-185 (ISI Indexed).
Mahwish Aftab, Summiya Khalid, Faiza Saleem, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Beenish Aftab, Shagufta Naz. 2015. Evaluation of nutritional content and shelf life enhancement of gamma irradiated broiler chicken meat International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (5) 1-8 (ISI Indexed).

PUBLICATIONS IN HEC RECOGNIZED JOURNALS
Roheena Abdullah, Adeen Farooq, Hina Qaiser, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2018. Enhancement of safety and quality of Allium cepa by optimizing gamma radiation dose enduring reduction of pathogenic microflora. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 8(1): 95-102 (HEC recognized Y category).
Irfana Iqbal, Pakeeza Tanweer, Farkhanda Manzoor, Muhammad Nauman Aftab, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Asma Zafar and Mehwish Iqtedar.2018. Antimicrobial properties of Dalbergia, Brassica and Trifolium honey against burn microorganisms. Biologia, 64(II): 281-287 (HEC recognized Y category).
Afshan Kaleem, Anam Khan, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah, Irfana Iqbal and Shagufta Naz. 2017. Possible role of signalling peptides in mammalian protein expression In Silico. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 7(2): 259-263 (HEC recognized Y cataogorey).
Roheena Abdullah, Sadia Iftikhar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Irfana Iqbal and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Gamma irradiation as a quarantine treatment to prevent post harvest spoilage of Daucus carota L. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 6(1): 109-115 (HEC recognized Y category).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Samra Kiran, Uzma Sarwar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Effect of Co60 gamma radiation on shelf life of pakistani mangoes evaluated through sensory and microbial analysis. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 6(1): 121-125 (HEC recognized Y category).
Afshan Kaleem, Humaira Nazir, Samra Pervaiz, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Investigation of the effect of temperature on vitamin C in fresh and packed fruit juices. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 6(1):117-120 (HEC recognized Y category).
Mahwish Aftab, Amna Akram , Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Beenish Aftab, Faiza Saleem and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Gamma irradiation of disposable syringes using cobalt-60 source. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 48 (4): 935-940 (HEC recognized Y category).
Roheena Abdullah, Naila Bashir, Mehwish Iqtedar , Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Reduction of microbial flora to prolong the shelf life of Cucumis sativus through gamma irradiation. Sindh Research Journal, 48 (4): 935-940 (HEC recognized X category).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Beenish Sarfraz, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Effect of γ-irradiation doses on the sensory and microbial quality of dates (Phoenix dactylifera) Biologia, 61 (2): 227-23 (ISI indexed +HEC recognized Z catagorey).
Roheena Abdullah, Uneeb Athar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Reduction of microflora and frequency of sprouting in gamma irradiated potatoes. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 5(2): 213-217 (HEC recognized Y category).
Afshan Kaleem, Sana Aziz, Mehwish Iqtedar, Roheena Abdullah, Mahwish Aftab, Farzana Rashid, Farah Rauf Shakoor and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Investigating changes and effect of peroxide values in cooking oils subject to light and heat. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 5(2): 191-196 (HEC recognized Y category).
Mehwish Iqtedar, Iqra Arif, Afshan Kaleem, Roheena Abdullah, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 2015. Effects of low Co60 gamma radiation on microbial flora and shelf life of peanuts. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 5(2): 219-224 (HEC recognized Y category).
Faiza Saleem, Noshaba Rani, Farah Rauf Shakoori, Mahwish Aftab, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Shagufta Naz. 2015. Effect of gamma irradiation on microbial load of sheep meat. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 5(2): 257-261 (HEC recognized Y category).
OTHERS
Roheena Abdullah , Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem & Mehwish Iqtedar .2024. Process optimization for the production of alpha amylase by Aspergillus niger KBT-3 using submerged fermentation. Biologia (Lahore) 70 (1), 20-27.
Afshan Kaleem, Iqra Noor, Roheena Abdullah & Mehwish Iqtedar. 2024. In silico and in vitro analysis of red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and black-eyed beans (Vigna unguiculata) and their phytochemical analysis. Biologia (Lahore) , 70 (1), 1-7
Faiza Saleem, Hira Rehman, Munir Ahmad, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2017. Sequestraation of Cr (VI) By multi metal resistant Acinetobacter sp. isolated from Sundar industrial estate. The Environ Monitor, 17(9-10): 20-23.
Ikram-ul-Haq, Roheena Abdullah, Hamid Mukhtar and Nauman Aftab. 2007. Fermentation kinetics of media optimization for the production of alpha amylase by new isolate of Aspergillus oryzae. Microbiology, 34(4): 740-744.
Roheena Abdullah, Sikander Ali and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2006. Alpha amylase production of locally isolated strain of Aspergillus niger. Indus Journal of Biological Sciences, 3 (1):670-677.
Roheena Abdullah,Sikander Ali and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2006. Influence of temperature and pH on the production of alpha amylase by Aspergillus oryzae GCB-32: A kinetic study. Indus Journal of Biological Sciences, 3 (3): 883-890.
Roheena Abdullah, Sikander Ali and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2006. Influence of volume and pH on the production of alpha amylase by Aspergillus niger GCB-32: A kinetic study. Scientific Khyber, 19 (2): 193-200.
Roheena Abdullah, Sikander Ali, Aafia Aslam and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2005. Influence of different carbon sources on the production of alpha amylase by Aspergillus oryzae on kinetic basis. Pakistan Journal of Biotecnology, 2 (1-2):89-94.
Kokub Rana, Roheena Abdullah, Hamad Ashraf and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2004. Optimization and kinetic analysis of different nitrogen sources on the production of alpha amylase by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Biologia, 50 (1): 99-104.
Aafia Aslam, Sikander Ali, Roheena Abdullah and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2004. Production of invertase by Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutant NA-47 using sucrose as a substrate. Biologia, 2:121-126.
Roheena Abdullah, Sikander Ali and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2004. Effect of inoculum size and starch on alpha amylase productivity by Aspergillus oryzae in submerged fermentation. Biologia, 2: 103-108.
Ikram-ul-Haq, Roheena Abdullah, Hamad Ashraf and Athar Hussain Shah. 2002 .Isolation and screening of fungi for the biosynthesis of alpha amylase. Biotechnology,1(2-4) : 61-66.
Roheena Abdullah, Hamad Ashraf and Ikram-ul-Haq. 2002. Optimization and kinetic analysis of carbon sources on the production of alpha amylase by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Food Technology, 1(4):187-190.

BooK chapter Published

Advanced Technologies in the processing of textured meat analogs In: Innovative Technologies for meat processing CPR press Taylor and Francis group Apple academic press U.K. pp. 271-288.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccines In: Alternative medicine and interventions for COVID-19. Springer Nature Switzerland pp. 205- 233.
COVID-19 pandemic a traditional chinese medicines In: COVID-19 pandemic CPR press Taylor and Francis group Apple academic press pp.339-392.
Biotechnological applications of microaerophilic species including endophytic fungi In Extremophilic fungi, ecology, physiology and applications. Springer Nature Singapore pp. 547- 556.

Research Grants and Contracts.

A research project “Optimization of cultural conditions for the production of alpha amylase from different fungal isolates” awarded by HEC in 2012 (completed).

Other Research or Creative Accomplishments

Patents Filed

1. 459/2021: Ms.Sadia Iftikhar, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar, Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr. Afshan Kaleem and Dr. Hamid Saeed “Novel nanosomal formulation with improved drug delivery route to target H. pylort Listed date 26/6-2021.

2. 68/2015: Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar, Dr. Tehreema Iftikhar, Dr. Afshan Kaleem Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz “Process optimization and improvement of wild Aspergillus niger BT-9 strain through mutagenic treatment for enhanced production of α 1,4 D-glucanglucanohydrolase (Listed date. 26-3-2015).

3. 205/2015: Dr. Afshan Kaleem,Dr. Farhana Munir, Dr. Faiza Saleem, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar, Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz Lahore-Pakistan “Identification of single mutations in the tuberculosis causing gene C-C chemokine ligand1”(Listed date 10-4-2015).

4. 222/2015: Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar, Dr. Afshan Kaleem, Ms. Mahwish Aftab, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz, Lahore-Pakistan “optimization for post-Harvest preservation of mango (Chaunsa) in Pakistan employing gamma radiations. (Listed date : 21-4-2015).

5. 223/2015: Ms. Mahwish Aftab, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz, Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr.Afshan Kaleem, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar Lahore-Pakistan “A process for the removal of microbial load from the surface of surgical gloves used in Pakistan by gamma radiation” (Listed date : 21-4-2015).

6. 516/2015: Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar, Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr. Afshan Kaleem, Dr. Tehreema Iftikhar, Ms. Mahwish Aftab, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz “An improved process for bioethanol productionby the mutant Saccharomyces cerevisiae KM 11strain”(Listed date: 12-8-2015).

Patent granted

1. 208/2015: Dr. Tehreema Iftikhar ,Sidra, Dr. Mubashir Niaz, Dr. Farah Khan, Dr. Shazia Anwer, Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar “Process optimization for enhanced biosynthesis of triglycerol acyl-hydrolases (E.C. 3.1.1.3) through mutagenic treatment of a wild axenic fungal isolate of Fusarium sp. (MBL-579) granted date 24/2-2021.

Professional Training or courses completed

1. Introduction to Modern AI

2. AI fundamental with IBM skill build course

3. Introduction to data Science (2024)

4. Women Empowerment and mentoring Programme

5. A research course of research Methodology 17 contact hours held on 3 June-31July 2024 organized by Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) Forman christian college (A charted university).

Department of Biotechnology

Biotechnology