Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali (SI, TI) is a distinguished academician and seasoned leader in the field of biological sciences. He currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab. He is also serving as the Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB).
Dr. Ali holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Wales, UK (1999) and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA. He also earned an MSc from the University of the Punjab, Lahore.
With a prolific academic and administrative career spanning several decades, Prof. Ali has served as Vice Chancellor at seven leading universities across Pakistan, including Quaid-i-Azam University, Government College University Faisalabad, and Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. He began his academic journey as a lecturer at Murree’s Lawrence College.
Prof. Ali has published over 1,140 research articles, with more than 12,133 citations, contributing significantly to the advancement of molecular biology and genetics. His research excellence has been recognized through 19+ national awards, including Sitara-e-Imtiaz (SI), Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (TI), Pakistan Academy of Sciences Gold Medal, Best University Teacher Award.
He is an active member of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) and plays a key role in national science policy and academic development. He has also chaired the Punjab Accreditation Committee and has served on numerous university syndicates, senates, and academic boards.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali’s leadership and research contributions continue to shape the scientific and educational landscape of Pakistan.
Research Interests:
Molecular Biology, Genetics, Fisheries
Google scholar link:
https://scholar.google.com.pk/citations?user=UG-34WsAAAAJ&hl=en