Dr. Muhammad Javid Iqbal
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Area of Interest: Molecular Biochemistry, Halal Food Certification, Food toxicology, Phytoremediation, Plant Stress Physiology
Tel # (Off): 111-001-007   (838)
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
  • Biochemist teaching and conducting research in the field of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Nutrition and Medicinal plants. 
  • A focused person having experience over 26 years in Teaching/Research and supervised 45 Graduate and Post- graduate students at University level.
  • Possesses professional experience as Director Food Program at City of Chester & Teaching Assistant at Drexel University, USA.
  • Able to balance multiple competing priorities, having worked on several Academic and Admin positions in  Pakistan and abroad. 
  • Food Employee Certification from Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services, Pennsylvania, USA; a mandatory certification for professional job in USA.
  • Attended Penn State University for Food Protection Manager Certification from International Food Safety Council, Harrisburg, USA.
  • Teaching Assistant at Department of Biosciences & Biotechnology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19013-USA.
  • Ex-Member of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago - IL, USA IFT # 00077747
  • QEC Manager at Department of Chemistry GCU Faisalabad and COMSATS University, working as Coordinator for Quality Enhancement Cell under HEC program for the curriculum evaluation and improvement of teaching practices and quality of research work.
  • A member of Center for Islamic Finance team working on Halal Food Certification.
  • A member of Campus Environmental Protection Committee (CEPC)
  • Organizing Workshops on Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry aspects
  • Departmental Editor for Campus Newsletter.
  • Writing research papers and research proposals/projects.
  • Member Synopsis Review Committee of the Department of Chemistry
  • Performing duty as Deputy Chief Proctor to enforce campus conduct codes for students
  • Convener and member of several Departmental Committees of CUI Lahore campus

Funded Projects:

Current Projects:
1. Gelatin sources authentication in commercial products for Halal Certification (2021 - 2025) PIs: Dr. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Other Team: Dr. Yasar Saleem (PCSIR Labs-Lahore), Budget: Pak Rupees 4056000, Funded By: HEC .

Publications:

Book Chapters:
1. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Naureen Shams and Kalsoom Fatima (2022), "Nutritional Quality of Wheat", Wheat-Recent Advances, edited by: Mahmood ur Rehman Ansari, published by: InTech Open Book, pp: 1-18, Standard: 978-1-80355-523-2  Abstract  (External URL)
2. Muhammad Javid Iqbal (2018), "Role of Osmolytes and Antioxidant Enzymes for Drought Tolerance in Wheat", GLOBAL WHEAT PRODUCTION, edited by: Shah Fahad, Abdul Basir, published by: InTech Open Book, pp: 51-65, Standard: 978-1-78923-337-7  Abstract  (External URL)
Journal Papers:
1. Rizwan Ashraf, Ayesha Sarfraz, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Muhammad Adnan Iqbal, Jamshed Iqbal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Mohamed El-Naggar, Sumia Akram, Mohammad N. Murshed, Mohamed E. El Sayed, Ahmed Samir (2023), "Synthesis, molecular docking and anticancer potential of azolium based salts and their silver complexes: DNA/BSA interaction studies and cell cycle analysis", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 120921, Issue: 369, DOI: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-m, Impact Factor: 6.633  Abstract 
2. Syeda Iram Zahra, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Sobia Ashraf, Afifa Aslam, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Yamin and Meththika Vithanage (2022), "Comparison of Ambient Air Quality among Industrial and Residential Areas of a Typical South Asian city", ATMOSPHERE, pp: 1168, Vol: 8, Issue: 13, DOI: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/8/1168, Impact Factor: 3.11  Abstract  (External URL)
3. Muhamad Shirwan Abdullah Sani , Jamilah Bakar, Azman Azide, Muhammad Javid Iqbal (2022), "Chemometrics-based evaluation on the effect of sonication, contact time and solid-to-solvent ratio on total phenolics and flavonoids, free fatty acids and antibacterial potency of Carica papaya seed against S. enteritidis, B. cereus, V. vulnificus and P. mirabilis", FOOD CHEMISTRY ADVANCES, pp: 100033, Issue: 1, DOI: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/food-chemist, Impact Factor: 9.31  Abstract 
4. Ruhma Rashidab IqrashShafiqb Muhammad Javid Iqbala Maira Shabirb Parveen Akhterc, Muhammad Haris Hamayunb Ashfaq Ahmedb Murid Hussainb. (2021), "Synergistic effect of NS co-doped TiO2 adsorbent for removal of cationic dyes.", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering , Vol: 9, Issue: 105480, Impact Factor: 4.500  Abstract  (External URL)
5. M. Haroona ?, M. J. Iqbala * ?, W. Hassanb* ?, S. Alic ?, H. Ahmedd,e ? and S. U. Hassane ? (2021), "Evaluation of methanolic crude extract of Linum usitatissimum for the removal of biofilm in diabetic foot isolates", Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol: 83, ISSN: ISSN 1519-6984, Impact Factor: 2.660  Abstract  (External URL)
6. Ruhma Rashid1 & Iqrash Shafiq2 & Parveen Akhter3 & Muhammad Javid Iqbal1 & Murid Hussain2 (2021), "A state-of-the-art review on wastewater treatment techniques: the effectiveness of adsorption method", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, pp: 9050-9066, Vol: 28, Issue: 8, Impact Factor: 3.045  Abstract  (External URL)
7. Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Muhammad Hassan and Amer Jamil (2017), "Bioinformatics characterization of Growth Differentiation Factor 11 (GDF11) of Oryctolagus cuniculus", J. Chem. Soc. Pak., pp: 1089-1095, Vol: 6, Issue: 39 , Impact Factor: 0.327    (External URL)
8. Javeria Abbas, Sabir Hussain, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Habibullah Nadeem, Muhammad Qasim, Saadia Hina and Farhan Hafeez, (2016), "Oil industry waste: A potential feedstock for biodiesel production", Environmental Technology, pp: 2082-2087, Vol: 37, Issue: 16, ISSN: 0959-3330 , Impact Factor: 1.76  Abstract  (External URL)
9. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Yasir Maqsood, Zain Ul Abdin, Atif Manzoor, Muhammad Hassan, Amer Jamil (2016), "SSR Markers Associated with Proline in Drought Tolerant Wheat Germplasm", Appl Biochem Biotechnol, pp: 1042–1052, Vol: 178, Impact Factor: 1.429    (External URL)
10. Raheela Jabeen, Ghulam Mustafa, Zainul Abdin, Muhammad Javid Iqbal and Amer Jamil (2014), "Expression profiling of Bioactive Genes from Moringa oleifera. ", Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, pp: 657-666, Vol: 174, Issue: 2, DOI: 10.1007/s12010-014-1122-9., Impact Factor: 1.43  Abstract  (External URL)
11. Muhammad Azhar, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Atif and Munawar Iqbal. (2013), "Isolation and Characterization of Pseudomonas stutzari strain K-1 Proteins", International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, pp: 69-73, Vol: 3  Abstract  (External URL)
12. Sajeela Chaudhary, Muhammad Javid Iqbal. Muhammad Hassan, Sumaira Mumtaz and Munawar Iqba (2013), "Quantitaive study of Gluten and a-amylase activity in Wheat Cultivar Faisalabad 2008 with Soya Bean blends.", International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, pp: 89-93, Vol: 3  Abstract 
13. Iram Zovia, Muhammad Javid Iqbal and Amer Jamil (2013), "Isolation of Actin and GAPDH partial genes from Black Cumin (Nigella Sativa L.) seeds. ", International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, pp: 85-88, Vol: 3  Abstract  (External URL)
14. Iram Saba, Muhammad Javid Iqbal and Munawar Iqbal. (2013), "Bioactivity of Eucalyptus citriodora leaves essential oil. ", Agrochimica, pp: 127-136, Vol: 57, Issue: 2, Impact Factor: 0.31  Abstract  (External URL)
15. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Mehboob Ur Rahman, Muhammad Ashraf, Munir A. Sheikh and Amer Jamil, (2012), "Trehalose Expression in Hexaploid Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) germplasm under Drought Stress", Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, pp: 106-110, Vol: 10, Issue: 2, ISSN: 2221-7630, Impact Factor: ISI   Abstract 
16. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Sumaira Hanif , Zahed Mahmood , Farooq Anwar and Amer Jamil. (2012), "Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Chowlai (Amaranthus viridis L.) leaf and seed extracts", Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, pp: 4450-4455, Vol: 6, Issue: 27, ISSN: 1996-0875, Impact Factor: ISI  Abstract  (External URL)
17. Maria Mohyoudin, Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Iram Zovia and Amer Jamil. (2012), "Actin and GAPDH partial genes from green pepper (Capsicum annum L.). ", International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, pp: 32-35, Vol: 2  Abstract  (External URL)
18. Muhammad Javid Iqbal (1999), "Disturbances in Serum Enzymes and Total Protein in Aflatoxicated Chickens.", International journal of Agriculture and Biology, pp: 131-132, Vol: 1, Issue: 3, Impact Factor: 0.902  Abstract  (External URL)
19. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Bashir M. Bhatti and Khalid M. Khan (1998), "Biochemical studies of Serum Enzymes activity during Hydro-pericardium Syndrome (Angara Disease) in Broilers", Pakistan Veterinary Journal, pp: 83-85, Vol: 14, Issue: 2, Impact Factor: 1.392  Abstract 
20. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Zahida Parveen and Amir Jamil (1998), "Studies on Phosphatase activity under cultivated Soils of Corn and Tobacco Crops.", Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, pp: 83-85, Vol: 14, Issue: 2, Impact Factor: 0.245   
Conference Papers:
1. Muhammad Javid Iqbal, Naureen Shams and Amer Jamil (2018) "“Trehalose association for drought tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) germplasm through SSR markers”", International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Biotechnology – ICAFB 2018    
2. Muhammad Javid Iqbal and Amer Jamil (2014) "“Marker trait association for drought tolerance in Wheat germplasm” ", International Conference of Biochemical and Chemical Sciences   

Qualification

PhD Biochemistry
http://www.uaf.edu.pk/, Pakistan
Aug 2007 to Nov 2012
   

Experience

Associate Professor
COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore campus
Mar 2023 to Date
   
Assistant Professor
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Oct 2017 to Feb 2023
   
Assistant Professor
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad
Aug 2013 to Oct 2017
   
Admin Officer
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore
Jul 2012 to Aug 2013
   
Assistant Professor
GC University, Faisalabad
Nov 2008 to Jan 2012
   
Administrative Officer
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore
Aug 2005 to Oct 2008
   
Teaching Assistant
Drexel University, Philadelphia-PA, USA
Mar 2002 to Jun 2004
   
Director Food Program
Department of Public Safety, City of Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
May 2000 to Dec 2001
   
Scientific Officer
National Agricultural Research Centre, PARC Islamabad
Sep 1995 to Apr 2000
   
Chemist
Poultry Development Centre, Punjab Livestock Department, Rawalpindi
May 1992 to Sep 1995
   
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