Saima Zafar
Gujranwala
Summary
Highly motivated to contribute to academic and research environments while developing advanced expertise in zoological sciences. Research-oriented professional with a PhD in Zoology and expertise in squalene extraction and characterization from freshwater fish species for applications in vaccines and functional food products. Skilled in advanced biochemical techniques, aquaculture, food science.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
UVAS - Fish Processing and value addition unit
02.2022
- Processing operations and assisting in the development of value-added fish products, assisting in disease diagnosis and health monitoring of post-harvest fish stocks.
- Collaborating effectively with project team members to achieve research objectives.
- Supporting integrated duck-rice-fish farming systems to enhance resource utilization, productivity, and environmental sustainability.
- Sustainable agriculture. Experienced processing and value addition unit UVAS C block Jan 2023
Lab researcher
UVAS - Central Laboratory Complex
02.2022 - 10.2025
- Developed protocols that improved accuracy by 25%, ensuring quality results.
- Implemented new technologies, reducing costs by 20% annually.
- Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted groundbreaking experiments, driving innovation in lab research.
- Toxicology, molecular biology, and Sustainable production of Food products By HEC TDF Fish
Lab Researcher
UVAS - Food chemistry and Meat analysis Central Laboratory complex A block
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Analytical Methodology Validation: Developing advanced analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC/MS, chemometrics) to ensure accurate determination of trace compounds.
- In laboratory research, fish and meat processing, disease diagnostics, vermicomposting, and analytical techniques, with proven achievements in improving research
Agricultural researcher
UVAS C block - UVAS
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Laboratory and field-based activities related to sustainable agriculture practices, particularly in the area of vermicomposting.
Education
PH.D - Advanced Biochemical Techniques, Toxicology, advanced Physiology, Advances in Aquaculture
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Lahore, Pakistan01-2024
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN ZOOLOGY - Advanced Analytical techniques, Microbiology, cell and molecular biology, biological toxicology, genetics
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Lahore, Pakistan01-2020
M.SC ZOOLOGY - Biochemistry, Genetics, Biological Techniques, Aquaculture Nutrition, Cell and Molecular biology, Physiology
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Lahore, Pakistan01-2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Zoology, Botany, Chemistry
University of the Punjab
Gujranwala, Pakistan01-2016
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
BISE
Gujranwala, Pakistan01-2014
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
BISE
Multan, Pakistan01-2012
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Data Analyst
Certification
International FISHERIES Symposium and Expo (Innovative and sustainable Aquaculture- 2017, One Day Training For Species Conservation, One Day Training on Pakistan Snow Leopard Protection 2019, Hands on Training on Advanced Analytical Techniques, International FISHERIES Conference-2023, Two-Days International Conference on Zoological Emerging Scientific Trends, Hands on Training Sustainable Production on Processed Fish Meat and Value added Fish Products 2022, One day Seminar on Paleontological Techniques Hunting the Fossils, Two-Days Capacity Building of Post-Graduate Students for Effective Scientific Writing, Hands on Training on Techniques for Species Conservation And Monitoring for Ecosystem Health 2018, One Day Hands on Training on Capacity Building on Fish Processing and Post-harvest Techniques 2023, One Day Hands on Training on Women Empowerment through Traditional Fish Food Processing in The Development of Entrepreneurship 2023, Organize One Day Seminar on Fish Microbes and Gut Health 2022, One Day Seminar on World Fisheries Day 21st November, 2023, Two-Days Workshop on Enhancing the Skills of Post-Graduate Students in Scientific Writing, 2024, Hands on Training Sustainable Production on Processed Fish Meat and Value added Fish Products 2024, One Day Hands on Training on Fish Value Addition, Marketing and Business Plan Training Program 2024, Completed 3 Months Course of Content Marketing and Advertising (E-Rozgar)
LANGUAGES
URDU
ENGLISH
Timeline
UVAS - Fish Processing and value addition unit
02.2022
Lab researcher
UVAS - Central Laboratory Complex
02.2022 - 10.2025
Lab Researcher
UVAS - Food chemistry and Meat analysis Central Laboratory complex A block
01.2022 - 05.2023
Agricultural researcher
UVAS C block - UVAS
02.2019 - 08.2020
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
BISE
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
BISE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Zoology, Botany, Chemistry
University of the Punjab
M.SC ZOOLOGY - Biochemistry, Genetics, Biological Techniques, Aquaculture Nutrition, Cell and Molecular biology, Physiology
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN ZOOLOGY - Advanced Analytical techniques, Microbiology, cell and molecular biology, biological toxicology, genetics
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
PH.D - Advanced Biochemical Techniques, Toxicology, advanced Physiology, Advances in Aquaculture
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences