Assist. Prof. Farah Deeba | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor at The Women University Multan in Pakistan.
Dr. Farah Deeba ππ¬ is an esteemed Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology at The Women University, Multan, Pakistan. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, specializing in plant genetic transformation and stress tolerance mechanisms. With a remarkable academic career, she has earned multiple distinctions, including the WUM Best Teacher Award π and recognition for her research contributions. Dr. Deeba has served as an editor, reviewer, and organizer of international conferences. Her expertise spans molecular biology, bioinformatics, and nanobiotechnology, with a strong focus on innovation and scientific advancement. π±ππ‘
Dr. Farah Deeba is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding contributions in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology π§¬π. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, she has published numerous high-impact research papers in peer-reviewed international journals ππ.
Education π
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2016) β PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi π
- Research: Isolation, Identification, and Characterization of OsRGLP2 Promoter Binding Proteins
- M.Phil in Biochemistry (2010) β PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi π
- Research: PCR-based Identification of Different Strains of Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- M.Sc in Biochemistry (2008) β PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi π
- B.Sc (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry) (2006) β University of the Punjab, Lahore π§ͺπ¬
- F.Sc (Pre-Medical) (2003) β BISE Multan π₯
- Matric (Science) (2001) β BISE Multan π
Experience π’
- Assistant Professor (April 2022 β Present) β Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, The Women University, Multan π©βπ«
- Lecturer (Dec 2016 β April 2022) β The Women University, Multan π
- Visiting Lecturer (Aug 2016 β Dec 2016) β Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, The Women University, Multan π§«
- Visiting Researcher (July 2014 β March 2015) β Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark ππ¬
- Visiting Lecturer (2012 β 2015) β PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi π
- Internship (2010 β 2011) β Disease Diagnostic Center, Poultry Research Institute, Rawalpindi π₯π
Professional Development ππ
Dr. Farah Deeba π is dedicated to continuous professional growth, actively participating in international conferences, workshops, and training programs. She has attended specialized courses on genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and biotechnology π§¬π». As an editor and reviewer for prestigious journals, she stays at the forefront of scientific advancements πβοΈ. Dr. Deeba has organized and participated in numerous global research events π, enhancing her expertise in nanotechnology, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences π¬π©Ί. Her commitment to professional development is reflected in her active roles in university committees, international collaborations, and leadership training ππ, fostering innovation and academic excellence.
Dr. Farah Deebaβs research focuses on biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology π§¬π¬. She specializes in plant genetic transformation, stress tolerance mechanisms, and bioinformatics π±π». Her work extends to nanotechnology-based applications, including green synthesis of nanoparticles and their role in medicine and agriculture π₯πΎ. Dr. Deeba also investigates infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and gene expression in various biological systems π¦ π©Ί. With expertise in protein analysis, DNA/RNA studies, and advanced molecular techniques, she contributes to breakthroughs in health, environmental sustainability, and biotechnology innovations ππ. Her interdisciplinary research fosters advancements in biomedical sciences and applied biochemistry ππ‘.
- WUM Best Teacher Award β Faculty of Life Sciences (2021, 2022) π©βπ«π
- Best Performance Certificates β The Women University, Multan (2020, 2021) ππ
- HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor (Since 2019) πβ
- Editor β Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (2019 β Present) πβοΈ
- Advisory Board Member β Journal of Biomaterials and Bio-products Technology (BBT) π§¬π¬
- Reviewer β Peer-reviewed scientific journals (2014 β Present) ππ
- Organizer β International Conferences & Workshops ππ
- PHEC Travel Grant β Presented research in Malaysia (2017) βοΈπ
- International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Foreign Scholarship β For Ph.D. Research (2014-2015) ππ
- HEC Indigenous Scholarship β For Ph.D. (2011-2014) π π°
- First Position β Ph.D. Course Work (2011-2016) π₯
- First Position β M.Phil. Biochemistry (2008-2010) π
- First Position (Morning Class) & 3rd Overall β M.Sc. Biochemistry (2006-2008) π
- Vice-Chancellor & Merit Scholarships β Awarded in M.Sc. and M.Phil. πβ¨
- π NAC transcription factors: from structure to function in stress-associated networks β DH Welner, F Deeba, LL Leggio, K Skriver | Plant transcription factors (2016) | π Cited by: 42
- π§ͺ Biodegradation study of Polyethylene and PVC using naturally occurring plastic degrading microbes β S Saeed, A Iqbal, F Deeba | Archives of Microbiology (2022) | π Cited by: 40
- 𧬠Multiplex PCR assay for identification of commonly used disarmed Agrobacterium tumefaciens strains β F Deeba, MZ Hyder, SH Shah, SMS Naqvi | SpringerPlus (2014) | π Cited by: 27
- π₯ Heat shock proteins: classification, functions and expressions in plants during environmental stresses β S Khan, R Jabeen, F Deeba, U Waheed, P Khanum, N Iqbal | Journal of Bioresource Management (2021) | π Cited by: 23
- πΎ Molecular Characterization of a MYB Protein from Oryza sativa for its Role in Abiotic Stress Tolerance β F Deeba, T Sultana, B Javaid, T Mahmood, SMS Naqvi | Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology (2017) | π Cited by: 22
- π₯ Association of TNF-Ξ± polymorphisms (β 857,β 863 andβ 1031), TNF-Ξ± serum level and lipid profile with acne vulgaris β S Younis, S Shamim, K Nisar, F Deeba, S Mehmood, S Mumtaz, … | Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences (2021) | π Cited by: 19
- βοΈ Dynamics of mRNA of glycine-rich RNA-binding protein during wounding, cold and salt stresses in Nicotiana tabacum β F Khan, T Sultana, F Deeba, SM Naqvi | Pak. J. Bot (2013) | π Cited by: 14
π Conclusion:
Dr. Farah Deebaβs exceptional research impact, innovation, and dedication to scientific advancements make her an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award π. Her contributions to biochemistry, nanotechnology, and molecular biology have significantly advanced scientific knowledge and inspired future researchers ππ.