|  Dr. Kausar Malik is  working as Meritorious Professor in  Molecular Biology at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB),  University of the Punjab. She made the history to become first ever first  Professor/Director, promoted to Grade-22 on best performance & Seniority in CEMB, by Board of Governors of CEMB, University of  the Punjab, Lahore. She has excellent academic record having  M.Sc zoology from PU with distinction, specialization in Biochemistry and title of M.Sc thesis was “Effect  of Feeding Rapeseed meal on the Biochemistry of the Liver of the Japanese Quail”, PhD (Molecular biology) from CEMB-PU &  title of thesis was “Molecular Characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis delta endotoxin  receptor” Novel receptor was discovered from major devastating cotton crop  pest Helicoverpa armigera (Ammerican  bollworm), Post-Doc in Applied Molecular Biology. She has >37 years of diversified, vast teaching/research/administrative  experiences and served as Director at CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore. She has specialization  in research areas like Molecular biology/biotechnology, Toxicology, Immunology, Entomology,  biochemistry, Microbiology & Nano-biotechnology,   more  than 270 publications with impact factor  185; more than 40 as 1st author & as corresponding author in HEC  recognized ISI indexed Thomson Reuter JCR Journals,38 publications in last 5  years, 4 book chapters, 18 books  Written which were published  internationally. She had won 4 Gold medals & accomplishment  certificate awarded by honorable education minister 1997 and Punjab University  Performance evaluation awards. I her career, she got Innovation award 2012  & received appreciation letter from ORIC-PU on the development of Biosensor (Dipsticks) for quick on-spot detection  of transgenic Bt-Crops. She is productive scientist of Pakistan by Pakistan  Council for Science & Technology, filed 8 patents, 11 Genbank (NCBI)  submissions. Supervised several PhD/MS  research theses, taught several courses & designed new teaching courses at  PhD/MS/BS (Hons) levels. Being the pioneer employee has been prt of leadership  team of CEMB & among the founders of biotechnology/molecular biology. Established  diverse research labs (Entomology, GMO detection, Immunology, Molecular  medicine/Medical Biotechnology), has  several Inventions & Discoveries & served 2 organizations (CEMB,  LCWU) very well. As senior researcher of research projects at CEMB, established  protein purification technologies, manual sequencing (Sanger`s method) &  discovered 10 new type II restriction endonucleases isoschizomers (from  indigenous bacteria) which are cited in REBASE-New England Biolab USA. First  time developed Bacteriophage DNA  isolation manually and Antibodies (polyclonal, monospecfic) production in CEMB. Prepared Molecular tools such as Restriction  enzymes, Taq polymerase, Lambda Hind III Marker, T7 phage DNA, Antibodies, Bacillus  thuringiensis (Bt) Proteins, in bulk & Bioassays performed for  researchers so contributed in research work of CEMB theses for two decades. Screened thousands locally isolated Bt & discovered novel Bt isolates to use genes for development of insect  resistant Bt crops (double gene cotton varieties of CEMB). Found novel indigenous Bt isolates having  Insecticidal crystal proteins to control major pests of rice & cotton crops  (US patent 6150156: on novel research). First  time in Asia, performed Genetically modified (GM) crops detection by developed  economically suitable biotoxicity assays for pest control, immunoassays, Biosensor (Dipsticks) for Bt-Crops quick detection, analyzed all Bt-transformed plants & managed insectory. Discovered new Bt toxins receptor in  pest: Gen Bank (NCBI) Accession # Q7M4K6). Research work of two decades on Bt-transgenic crops development  became fruitful in the form of commercialization  of Bt-cotton varieties. In LCWU,  established microbial & molecular biology research labs & generated a  cadre of trained manpower as trained/motivated faculties & students at CEMB  (1988 to 2009, 2016 to date) & LCWU (2009-2016), promoted research. Her  several students are serving in prestigious academic organizations at  national/international level. She got administrative Experience as Member; Admission, verification  & Symposia supervisory, Chairperson of Institutional Ethical Review Board (IERB),  Group leader of agriculture/health CEMB landscaping/beautification committee, Research  Groups Incharge (1993-2009), Incharge of Journal club of CEMB. In LCWU, as  Director ORIC 30 Patents were filed in Intellectual Property office (IPO),  established Industrial links through LCCI etc, Served as Member: Academic council, Chairperson:  Research promotion Committee, Convener; Physical inspection of Scientific  Purchase, Physical Resource-Senior Key Management & 6 other Committees, DTRC of life Sciences  Departments, focal person-PASTIC. Molecularly  characterized pathogenic serotype E.coli O157:H7. To combat multi-drug  resistance in microbes; miRNA-based genes silencing at molecular level & bacteriophages studies  for therapeutic purposes were performed. Identified several indigenous plants, having  anti-microbial, pesticidal,  anti-cancerous activities against pathogenic MDR microbes & cell  lines. Developed  plant based biopesticides, food preservatives. Won WHO, IsDB projects, several GCF  & TDF projects shortlisted, HEC-NRPU, LCF projects evaluated. She is first CEMB faculty  member who is extending her  expertise continuously for uplift of  HEC  varsities as a member of academic decision making bodies like Syndicate (in 2  Universities), BOS (in 7 HEC-Universities), Member: Selection-Boards (as expert of Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology,  Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, Immunology, in 9 HEC-Universities), Member-Advisor: Punjab Public Service  Commission, external examiner (in 12 HEC-Universities) & evaluated 195  research theses, Invited reviewer of Projects & ten international-Journals  & received certificates of excellence. Short-listed 3-times for post of  Vice Chancellor of public sector HEC recognized Universities, Life-fellow Member of Zoological society of  Pakistan, Member-Association of ORICs Pakistan, Member: Board of Faculty-PU &  DDPC-CAMB. Participated in >200  seminars/workshops/conferences as invited-speaker/organizer/session  chair/participant nationally/internationally. As Director CEMB from 5-4-2022  to 12-7-2023, efforts were made for annual budget increase, revenue generation  so achieved increase of 80 million in budget & revenue generation of 120  millions (through projects & other sources) & approvals of CEMB  transgenic cotton varieties. Served as Chairperson of Institutional Ethical  Review Board (IERB), admission committee etc. She is dedicated, hard working, disciplined, high  energy individual with a great sense of responsibility, productive researcher &  educator. She has learned national/international recognitions for her  achievements & contributions in Science. |