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Research Interest

Population genetics, Genome evolution, Conservational Biology.
To protect biodiversity, and to make effective conservation strategies, it is crucial to study the population genomics of fish species. My research focuses on the population structure and genetic diversity of Glyptothorax species, a fascinating group of catfish in the Asian freshwater ecosystem. It is the most species-rich and widely distributed genus in the family with new species being discovered regularly. Being the most diverse group, it possesses challenges in its identification. By implying molecular tools these cryptic species can be differentiated. Moreover, many species within this genus are threatened and it is paramount to conserve their genetic material. So, I aim to resolve the taxonomic ambiguities on a molecular basis and to contribute to the field of genome and population genetics by exploring the biology, biogeographic affinities, and conservation of these species.

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Work Experience

1. Research Assistant:
   Department of Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
   NRPU funded project entitled “Use of DNA barcoding and molecular markers for identification of fishes from Pakistan”
   

   Sample Collection from the whole country
   Taxonomic and molecular-based identification of Fish
   Utilized a variety of Bioinformatics tools and software to perform Sequence analysis of Fish
   Preparation of annual reports, grants, and manuscripts
   

2. Intern
   Ayub Biotechnology Research Institute (ABRI), Faisalabad, Pakistan
   

   Virus detection through strips
   Molecular cloning
   Development of recombinant constructs
   ELISA (Qualitative and Quantitative)
   GMO testing
   Double haploid production
   

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Education

MPhil in Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
B.S. Biotechnology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.