Department of Biotechnology

Dr. Roheena Abdullah
Dr. Roheena Abdullah

Tenured Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology
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Experience        

 Date
Title
Institute
4th November 2019-todate
Tenured Associate Professor (TTS)
Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
October 2011-3rd November 2019
Assistant Professor (TTS)
Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
April, 2006- September 2011
Subject Specialist Biology (BPS)
Punjab Education Foundation Lahore

Graduate Students /Postdocs/Undergraduate
/Students/Honour Students

Ph.D Thesis Supervisiod (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.
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 itsapplication
Ph.D Thesis under co supervision
  1. Hamna Asmat( 2021- onward):: Bioethanol production from seed pods of Dalbergia sissoo
  2. Anum Riaz (2019-onwards): Effect of phosphorylation of Asparagine synthetase in the progression of breast cancer

MS Students Supervised

 

Year

Name

Title

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 consorsium 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 biodegradeable 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

Theraputic 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

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. 


Service Activity

Advisory and Administrative Services  

  • Member Doctoral committee
  • Member chemical Purchase committee
  • Coordinator BS Program
  • ORIC Coordinator
  • Departmental meeting Coordinator
  • Member institutional ethical committee
  • Member Departmental Research ethics committee
  • Member thesis Review committee
  • Member Board of Studies
  • Member BS,MS, PhD admission Committee
  • Member DTRC
  • Member Faculty Board
  • Member departmental BS, MS Supervisory Committee
  • Examination Coordinator

Brief Statement of Research Interest

  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Nano Biotechnology

Publications

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
IMPACT FACTOR RESERCH PUBLICATION
  1. 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)
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  1. Mehwish Iqtedar , Sidra Riaz , Saima Shehzad Mirza, Mahwish Aftab, Afshan Kaleem1 , 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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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 Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 20(1): 271-280 (IF 1.139).
  4. 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)
  5. 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).
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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 ).
  12. 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).
  13. 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
  14. 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).
  15. 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).
  16. 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).
  17. 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).
  18. 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).
  19. 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).
  20. 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 32).J.
  21. Roheena Abdullah, Fareeha Zainab, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar and Tehreema Iftikhar. 2018. Production of Xylanase by Aspergillus in solid state fermentation. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 47(1): 25-31 (If 0.21).
  22. 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).
  23. 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).
  24. 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 employing solid state fermentation. Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química, 17 (3): 863-875 (IF 1.09).
  25. Sadia Iftikhar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mohammad Saeed Akhtar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Ayesha Aihetashm, Asma Chaudhry, Shagufta Naz and Saima Sharif. 2018. Bacillus mojavensisBTCB15-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).
  26. 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).
  27. 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).
  28. 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).
  29. 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).
  30. 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 Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 22 (1): 12234- 12239  (IF 0.4).
  31. 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).
  32. 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).
  33. 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).
  34. 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).
  35. 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).
  36. Roheena Abdullah, Wajeeha Zafar, Muhammad Nadeem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2016. Partial purification and characterization of cellulases produced by Bacillus Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 21 (1): 11103- 11109. (IF 0.404).
  37. 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  404).J.
  38. 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).
  39. 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 225).
  40. 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 225).
  41. 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).
  42. 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).
  43. 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 073).
  44. 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).
  45. 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 fields. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 9(1): 301-306 (IF 0.073).
  46. 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).
  47. 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  4).
  48. 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 and its cultural optimization for lipases production. Pakistan Journal of Botany,  46(6): 2297-2304 (IF 1.207).
  49. 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).
  50. 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  207).
  51. Tehreema Iftikhar, Mbahir Niaz, Erum Asghar Ali, Rukhsana Jabeen and Roheena Abdullah. 2012. Production process of extracellular lipase by Fusarium using agricultural byproducts. Pakistan Journal  of Botany, 44 (S1):335-339 (IF 1.207).
  52. 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
  1. Roheena Abdullah, Ambreena Ilyas, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz . . 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).
  2. Shazia Malik, Tehreema Iftikhar, Mohmmad Rafiq, Hammad Majeed and Roheena Abdullah. 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).
  3. Shazia Malik, Tehreema Iftikhar, Asad Abbas, Hammad Majeed and Roheena Abdullah. Biosynthesis of invertase by Penicillium chrysogenum using solid state fermentation technique. International Journal of Biosciences, 9 (6):330-337 (ISI Indexed).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. Tehreema Iftikhar, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab, Mubashir Niaz, Sidra, Bushra, Tabassum and Hammad Majeed. 2015. Production of lipases by Alternaria (mbl 2810) through optimization of environmental conditions using submerged fermentation technique. International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (2): 178-186 (ISI Indexed).
  7. 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).
  8. Afshan Kaleem, Asma Tanveer, Irfana Iqbal, Moneeza Abbas, Roheena Abdullah, Mehwish Iqtedar, Mahwish Aftab, Tehreema Iftikhar and Shagufta Naz. The effect of packaging and storage of vitamin-C in fresh andcommercial orange juices. International Journal of Biosciences, 7 (4): 22-30 (ISI Indexed).
  9. 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).
  10. 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
  1. 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 Fuuast Journal of Biology, 8(1): 95-102 (HEC recognized Y category).
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. Roheena Abdullah, Sadia Iftikhar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Irfana Iqbal and Shagufta Naz.  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).
  5. Mehwish Iqtedar, Samra Kiran, Uzma Sarwar, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. ,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).
  10. Roheena Abdullah, Uneeb Athar, Mehwish Iqtedar, Afshan Kaleem, Mahwish Aftab and Shagufta Naz. Reduction of microflora and frequency of sprouting in gamma irradiated potatoes. Fuuast Journal of Biology, 5(2): 213-217 (HEC recognized Y category).
  11. 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).
  12. 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).
  13. 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
  1. Faiza Saleem, Hira Rehman, Munir Ahmad, Roheena Abdullah, Afshan Kaleem and Shagufta Naz. 2017. Sequestraation of Cr (VI) By multi metal resistant Acinetobacter isolated from Sundar industrial estate. The Environ Monitor, 17(9-10): 20-23.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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. 
REVIEW ARTICLE PUBLISHED
90.  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 )
BooK chapter Published

91.COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccines In: Alternative medicine and interventions for COVID-19. Springer Nature Switzerland pp. 205- 233.

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. 68/2015: 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).
  2. 205/2015: 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).
  3. 222/2015: 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).
  4. 223/2015: 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).
  5. 516/2015: 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. Dr. Tehreema Iftikhar ,Sidra, Dr. Mubashir Niaz, Dr. Farah Khan, Dr. Shazia Anwer, Dr. Roheena Abdullah, Dr. Mehwish Iqtedar.2021. “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)