Dr. M Farrukh Tahir

Assistant Professor

Introduction

Dr. Muhammad Farrukh Tahir is an Assistant Professor Biochemistry Department at University of Jhang, Jhang. He obtained his Ph.D degree from Govt. College University, Faisalabad in 2020 with research topic: “Design, development and evaluation of nanoformulations on green matrix for sustained drug release in cancer therapy”. His academic profile consists of more than ten publications and a Book/book chapter publication in a renowned national and international journals. He hold expertise in plant biochemistry, toxicology, cytotoxicity, pharmacology and clinical biochemistry. Additionally, he possesses exemplary skills in biological & comparative research as well as encompass a strong teaching philosophy and knowledge of various/different approaches, which can motivate students to develop their professional knowledge in a particular field.
His professional career starts with PEPSI cola beverages pvt., where he worked as quality controller from 2012 to 2014. After that, he worked as lecture in Modern Institute of Technology, Faisalabad and as visiting lecturer in department of biochemistry, Govt. College University, Faisalabad. He also served as lecturer in Faisal institute of allied health sciences, Faisalabad and as research assistant in HEC awarded project . In his teaching duration he taught various advance courses i.e fundamentals of biochemistry, applied biochemistry, forensic biochemistry, gene expression and manipulation and biochemistry of drugs.
He has not only worked as a lecturer in well-known institutions, but is also active in the administrative services of relevant departments and national and international conference systems. He has participated in different national and international symposiums, research conferences, academic conferences and workshops/hands on trainings, mainly in the field of biochemistry, cancer, nanomedicine, nanotechnology, drug development, drug interactions and advance trends & innovations in nanotechnology.
He is also a member of International Association of Oncology (IAO).

Qualifications
Degree Title Specialization Institute Name Year/Session
PhD Biochemistry Government College University, Faisalabad 2015-2018
M.Phil Biochemistry Government College University, Faisalabad 2013-2015
BS Chemistry Government College University, Faisalabad 2009-2013

Research and Publications

  • Bukhari, S. A., Tahir, M. F., Akhter, N., Anjum, F., Anwar, H., & Mustafa, G. (2018). Phylogeny and comparative modeling of phytochelatin synthase from Chlorella sp. as an efficient bioagent for detoxification of heavy metals. Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents, 32(5), 1191-1197.
  • Tahir, M. F., Bukhari, S. A., Anjum, F., Qasim, M., Anwar, H., & Naqvi, S. A. R. (2019). Purification and modification of Cordia myxa gum to enhance its nutraceutical attribute as binding agent. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 32(5), 2245-2250.
  • Tahir, M. F., Ali, S., Noman, M., & Goher, M. (2020). A Novel Approach towards the Potential Effects of Chlorpyrifos on Testicular Biochemistry and Physiology of Male Sprague Dawely Rats. Haya Saudi J Life Sci, 5(10), 197-201.
  • Bukhari, S. A., Mustafa, G., Bashir, S., Tahir, M. F., & Anjum, F. (2021). In vitro biological evaluation and DNA damage protection activities of Cotoneaster afghanicus G. Klotz and Tamarix arceuthoides Bunge extracts. Pak. J. Bot, 53(1).
  • Shahid, M. Ali, A. Khaleeq, H. Tahir, M.F. Militiky, J. & Wiener, J. (2021). Development of antimicrobial multifunctional textiles to avoid from hospital-Acquired infections. Fibers and Polymers, Ms. No. FIPO-D-20-01002R1.
  • Tayyab, M. Tahir, M. Ali, S. Tahir, M.F. Farooq, U. & Noman, M. (2021) "Effect of polluted water on DNA integrity of Labeo rohita inhabited in river Ravi." Journal of Peer Scientist 4, no. 1 (2021): e1000033.
  • Tahir, M.F. Bukhari, S. A., Anjum, F. & Mustafa, G. (2021) Evaluation of crude and modified cordia myxa for its nutrcuetical benefits. International Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Ali, A. Zehravi, M. Tahir, M.F. Ali, A. Khan, M.Z. Kremenakova, D. & Militiky, J. (2021) Impact of copper and emerging technologies against novel corona virus. Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics. 2020-0108.
  • Zhang, W. Noman, M. Li, Z. Tahir, M. Farooq, U. Tahir, M. F. Tayyab, M. Pasha, A.Z. Imran, M. Farooq, A. Kanwal, F. Ali, S. (2021) In-silico identification of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants through molecular docking against SARS-Cov-2 3CLpro Protease of Covid-19. Fourrages 247-8.
  • Books: Book Title: B-Complex Vitamins- Sources, Intakes and Novel Applications. (ISBN: 978-1-83969-798-2) Chapter Title: Novel treatment strategy for the treatment of COVID-19 through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunostimulatory properties of the B vitamin complex. 2021

Field of Interest

  • Biochemistry
  • clinical biochemistry
  • Food nutrition
  • medicinal plant
  • pharmacology