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Dr. Mohsin Shad is a biochemist and molecular biologist specializing in protein engineering, structural biology, and recombinant biotechnology. With over eight years of research and academic experience, his work focuses on the design and optimization of enzymes and recombinant proteins for industrial and therapeutic applications.
He is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Zhejiang University of Technology, China, where his research centers on advanced protein engineering and functional biomolecule development. Prior to this, he held key positions including Laboratory Manager at ZIEST Therapeutics, Pakistan, and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of the Punjab in collaboration with Avlon Industries Inc., USA. He has also worked as a Visiting Scientist at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, UK, where he gained expertise in structural biology and biophysical characterization techniques.
Dr. Shad completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore. His doctoral research focused on the development of highly thermostable α-amylase through rational protein engineering, contributing significantly to industrial enzyme applications. His earlier work includes an MPhil in Molecular Biology, where he developed combinational strategies using Bt and plant lectin genes for enhanced insect resistance in crops, and a BS (Hons) in Biochemistry focusing on gene cloning and transformation in wheat.
His research integrates experimental and computational approaches, including X-ray crystallography, site-directed mutagenesis, isothermal titration calorimetry, and bioinformatics-driven protein modeling. He has extensive experience in recombinant protein expression, genome editing, and structure–function analysis, alongside strong proficiency in modern molecular biology and biochemical techniques.
Dr. Shad has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 80 and an h-index of 10. His work spans enzyme engineering, microbial biotechnology, structural bioinformatics, and transgenic crop development. He is also a co-inventor of a patented fusion protein designed to enhance COVID-19 serodiagnostic sensitivity.
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Shad serves as a reviewer for multiple journals under Springer Nature and has contributed as a Guest Editor for BMC Methods. He is an active member of several scientific organizations, including the Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Through interdisciplinary innovation and international collaboration, Dr. Shad continues to advance the frontiers of protein engineering and molecular biotechnology, with a strong focus on translating fundamental research into practical industrial and biomedical solutions.
Established an International Research Career
Successfully built a globally recognized research profile with positions in China, the UK, USA-funded projects, and Pakistan, including a Postdoctoral Scientist role at Zhejiang University of Technology and Visiting Scientist at the University of Oxford.
High-Impact Scientific Contributions
Authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 80 and an h-index of 10, reflecting sustained research excellence and influence.
Innovation & Intellectual Property
Co-inventor of a novel fusion protein (NSFU1) designed to enhance COVID-19 serodiagnostic sensitivity, currently under patent review, demonstrating translational and applied research impact.
Excellence in Protein Engineering
Developed highly thermostable α-amylase enzymes through advanced protein engineering approaches, contributing to industrial biotechnology and enzyme optimization strategies.
Prestigious Fellowships & Awards
Recipient of multiple competitive fellowships, including:
Postdoctoral Fellowships (China & USA-funded)
HEC-IRSIP Fellowship at the University of Oxford (UK)
SBS PhD Fellowship
These awards highlight academic merit and international recognition.
Leadership in Research & Laboratory Management
Successfully led laboratory operations as a Laboratory Manager, overseeing research workflows, mentoring teams, and contributing to recombinant vaccine development initiatives.
Interdisciplinary Research Expertise
Demonstrated advanced expertise across structural biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and genetic engineering, integrating experimental and computational approaches for innovative solutions.
Editorial & Peer-Review Contributions
Served as a Guest Editor (BMC Methods, Springer Nature) and reviewer for multiple international journals, contributing to the global scientific community and maintaining research quality standards.
Contribution to Agricultural Biotechnology
Played a significant role in engineering transgenic crops (cotton & wheat) for enhanced pest resistance using Bt and plant lectin strategies, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Extensive Scientific Visibility
Achieved 300+ citations, published conference abstracts (oral & poster), and contributed to book chapters and scientific communications, enhancing academic outreach and impact.
Development of Highly Thermostable Alpha-Amylase through Protein Engineering for Industrial Applications (PhD).
Structural and Functional Insights of Purified Enzyme through X-ray crystallography, Site-directed Mutagenesis, and Binding energies through Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (HEC-IRSIP).
A Combinational Approach to Combat Insects through Next Generation BT and Plant Lectin (MPhil).
Cloning and transformation of PTF1 gene under “2X35S promoter in wheat (BS Hons).
SN | Names of Authors | Title of Article | Journal (ISSN) | Year | Volume Issue, Pages | Category WOS/HEC |
1. | Mohsin Shad Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | Investigating the structural and functional snapshots of Bacillus licheniformis alpha amylase through protein engineering strategies | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2025 | 307, 142243 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
2. | Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Liaqat, Arshia Nazir, Naveed Hussain, Khadija Yaqoob, Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | Exploration of Comprehensive Structural and Functional Potential of Recombinant Proteins Using Cutting-Edge Bioinformatics Tools | Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (1559-0291) | 2025 | 197 (9) 1-29 | Q2/W I.F: 3.3
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3. | Shaista Arif, Mohsina Akhter, Aqsa Anwar, Sania Javaid, Zara Ashi, Mohsin Shad, Asad Rahman, Huda Abbas, Fouzia Ashraf, M. Waheed Akhtar and M. Sajjad* | Immunological assessment of NSFu1: A novel fusion molecule constructed from structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 for improving COVID-19 antibody detection
| Archives of Microbiology (0302-8933) | 2025 | 207:88 | Q2/W I.F: 2.6 |
4. | Mohsin Shad, Mehwish Aslam, Abdulmajeed M Almuqrin, Muhammad Fayyaz ur Rehman, Muhammad Farhan ul Haque | Fluoride Beyond Enamel: Impacts of Topical and Systemic Fluoride on the Oral and Gut Microbiota, A Review
| FLUORIDE | 2025 | Dec 03: e405 | 0.7 |
5. | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Sajjad, Quratulain Afza Gardner, Saira Ahmad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Structural engineering and truncation of α-amylase fromthe hyperthermophilic archaeonMethanocaldococcus jannaschii | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2024 | 256, 128387 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
6. | Mohsin Shad, Arshia Nazir, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad | Investigating the effect of SUMO fusion on solubility and stability of amylase catalytic domain from Pyrococcus abyssi | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2024 | 266, 131310 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
7. | Arshia Nazir, Mohsin Shad, Naeem Rashid, Naseema Azim, and Muhammad Sajjad | Recombinant production and characterization of a metal ion-independent Lysophospholipase from a hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi DSM25543 | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2024 | 259, 129345 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
8. | Mohsin Shad, Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad. | Structural and functional insights of starch processing α-amylase from hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi | Carbohydrate Research (0008-6215) | 2024 | 539, 109122 | Q2/X I.F: 3.1 |
9. | Arshia Nazir, Mohsin Shad, Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Naseema Azim, and Muhammad Sajjad | Application of SUMO fusion technology for the enhancement ofstability and activity of lysophospholipase from Pyrococcus abyssi | World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (0959-3993) | 2024 | 40 (6), 183-189 | Q2/W I.F: 4.2 |
10. | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, Nian Lili, Shahid Iqbal, Asif Mahmood Arif, Usama Ahmad, Khurram Shehzad Khan, Muhammad Asif & Fasih Ullah Haider | Efficacy of Green Synthesized Silver-Based Nanomaterials Against Early Blight of Tomato Caused by Alternaria Solani
| Journal of Crop Health /Gesunde Pflanzen (2948-2658) | 2024 | 76 (1), 105-115 | Q2/X I.F: 3.1 |
11. | Ijaz, Maham, Mohsin Shad, Arshia Nazir, Naseema Azim, and Muhammad Sajjad | Production of an Asparaginase-Like Domain of AnsA from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii in Escherichia coli, its purification and In Silico Analysis | Pakistan Journal of Zoology (0030-9923) | 2024 | Accepted | Q4/X I.F: 0.6 |
12. | MohsinShad,Naveed Hussain, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad W. Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad. | Exploration of computational approaches to predict the structuralfeatures and recent trends in α‐amylase production for industrialapplications. | Biotechnology and Bioengineering (0006-3592) | 2023 | 120 (8), 2092-2116 | Q2/W I.F: 3.8 |
13. | MohsinShad, Muhammad Usman, and Qurra-tul-Ann Afza Gardner | Structural FunctionalCharacterization of Cytochrome b in bc1 and b6f Complexes along with Polymorphic Analysis | Pakistan Journal of Zoology (0030-9923) | 2023 | 55 (2), 975-986 | Q4/X I.F: 0.6 |
14. | MohsinShad, Aneela Yasmeen, Saira Azam, Allah Bakhsh, Ayesha Latif, Naila Shahid, Salah ud Din, Sahar Sadaqat, Abdul Qayyum Rao, and Ahmad Ali Shahid. | Enhancing theresilience of transgenic cotton for insect resistance.
| Molecular Biology Reports (0301-4851) | 2022 | 49 (6), 5315-5323 | Q2/W I.F: 2.8 |
15. | Latif, Ayesha, Saira Azam, Naila Shahid, Muhammad R. Javed, Zeshan Haider, Aneela Yasmeen, Sahar Sadaqat, Mohsin Shad, Tayyab Husnain, and Abdul Q. Rao. | Overexpression of the AGL42 gene in cotton delayed leaf senescence throughdownregulation of NAC transcription factors
| Scientific Reports (2045-2322) | 2022 | 12 (1), 21093 | Q1/W I.F: 4.6 |
16. | Nasir Mahmood Mohsina Akhter, Naveed Hussain, Mohsin Shad, Zaib un-Nisa, Imran H. Khan, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | The Rv3874-Rv3875 chimeric protein shows a promiscuous serodiagnostic potential for tuberculosis
| Tuberculosis (1472-9792) | 2022 | 136, 102253 | Q2/Y I.F: 3.2 |
17. | Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Malik, Momina Javid, Salah ud Din, Sana Shakoor, Kanza Sadiq, Muhammad Ayoub, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, and Abdul Qayyum Rao | Mistranslation of Genetic Codon and their Controlling Mechanism in Cell
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal (2471-8084) | 2022 | 8 (1) 51-59 | I.F: 1.74 |
18. | Sania Javaid, Zara Ashi, Aqsa Anwar, Mohsina Akhter, Shaista Arif, Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad. | Recombinant production and validation of immunogenic fragments from RBD of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein | Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (2), 138-145 | Google Index |
19. | Zara Ashi, Sania Javaid, Shaista Arif, Mohsina Akhter, Aqsa Anwar, Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Sajjad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Potential of an epitope rich peptide from S2 domain of spike protein in serodiagnosis of SARS-CoV-2
| Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (3), 138-145 | Google Index |
20. | Shaista Arif, Mohsina Akhtar, Mohsin Shad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Recombinant production of Mtb antigens and their purification by affinity chromatography | Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (4), 226-231 | Google Index |
21. | Aqsa Anwar, Muhammad Zeeshan Younas, Mohsin Shad, Mohsina Akhtar, Shaista Arif, Asad Rahman, Muhammad Sajjad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Evaluation of Immunogenic Response of Recombinant Nucleocapsid Protein of SARS-CoV- 2
| Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (4), 242-251 | Google Index |
22. | Salahud Din, Saira Azam, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Mohsin Shad, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ambreen Gul, Ayesha Latif, Muhammad Azam Ali, Tayyab Husnain, and Ahmad Ali Shahid | Development of broad-spectrum and sustainable resistance in cotton against major insects through the combination of Bt and plant lectin genes.
| Plant Cell Reports (0721-7714) | 2021 | 40, 07-721 | Q1/W I.F: 6.2 |
23. | Sufyan Tahir, Muhammad, Ayesha Latif, Samina Bashir, Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Azmat Ullah Khan, Ambreen Gul, Naila Shahid, Tayyab Husnain, Abdul Qayyum Rao, and Ahmed Ali Shahid. | Transformation and evaluation of Broad-Spectrum insect and weedicide-resistant genes in Gossypium arboreum (Desi Cotton)
| GM Crops & Food ( 2164-5701) | 2021 | 12 (1), 292-302 | Q1/W I.F: 4.7 |
24. | Mohsin Shad, Gulzaib Liaqat, Muhammad Usman, Hamza Zafar, Faheem Akram, Sohail Ahmad, Aneeq ur Rehman, and Muhammad Usmaan. | A Brief Overview for the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Sugarcane Transformation Approaches
| NUST Journal of Natural Sciences (2072-4659) | 2021 | 6 (1) | Google Index |
25. | MohsinShad,Faisal Sheraz Shah, Muhammad Zulqarnain, Muhammad Usman, Zulqarnain Haider, and Jahanzaib Azhar. | Analyzing and Identifying the Molecular Targets and Regulators Controlling Cardiac Hypertrophy Progression
| NUST Journal of Natural Sciences (2072-4659) | 2021 | 5 (2) | Google Index |
26. | Amina Yaqoob, Ahmad Ali Shahid, Ibrahim Bala Salisu, Sana Shakoor, Muhammad Usmaan, Mohsin Shad, and Abdul Qayyum Rao. | Comparative analysis of Constitutive and fiber-specific promoters under the expression pattern of the Expansin gene in transgenic Cotton.
| Plos one (1932-6203) | 2020 | 15 (3) e0230519 | Q1/W I.F: 3.7 |
27. | Zahid Mahmood, Muhammad Usmaan, Sidra Akhtar, Kinza Sajjad, Mohsin Shad | Progression of Transgenic Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) with Glyphosate-Resistant Gene is a Combinational Approach to Combat with Weeds | Pakistan Cotton Grower
| 2020 | 40 (3) 3-6 | Newsletter Article |
28. | Ayesha Latif, Mukhtar Ahmed, Sidra Akhtar, Ammara Ahad, Adnan Iqbal, et al. | Mini-Review: Cotton Fibre Quality Management for Sustainable Textile Industry | The ICAC Recorder | 2019 | 22-27 | Newsletter Article |
29. | Mohsin Shad, Salah ud Din, Muhammad Usman, Sehrish Shad, Muhammad Saad Bhutta, et al. | Exploring structural, functional, and mechanistic perspectives of modified insecticidal genes and plant lectins in transgenic cotton | Plant Molecular Biology Reporters | 2026 | ------ | Under Review |
30. | Muhammad Usman, Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Liaqat, Mukhtar Ahmad, Sidra Akhtar | Morphometric Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Transgenic Cotton Lines Transformed with Fiber-Specific Genes | Plant Gene | 2026 | ------ | Under Review |
Degree / Program | Institution | Location | Duration | CGPA / Score | Thesis / Highlights | Advisors |
Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) | School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab | Lahore, Pakistan | Sep 2019 – Oct 2024 | 3.56 / 80% | Development of Highly Thermostable Alpha-Amylase through Protein Engineering for Industrial Applications (6 publications) | Dr. Muhammad Sajjad & Prof. Muhammad Waheed Akhtar (SBS-PU), Prof. James Henderson Naismith (University of Oxford, UK) |
MPhil Molecular Biology | Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab | Lahore, Pakistan | Oct 2017 – Sep 2019 | 3.53 / 84% | A Combinational Approach to Combat Insects through Next-Generation Bt and Plant Lectin (3 publications) | Prof. Abdul Qayyum Rao & Prof. Tayyab Husnain (CEMB-PU) |
BS (Hons) Biochemistry | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Lahore, Pakistan | Oct 2013 – Jun 2017 | 3.73 / 80% | Cloning and Transformation of PTF1 Gene under 2X35S Promoter in Wheat | Prof. Muhammad Tayyab (IBBT-UVAS) |
Intermediate (F.Sc Pre-Medical) | Kallar Kahar Science College | Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan | May 2011 – Sep 2013 | 890 / 1100 | – | – |
Matriculation (Science) | Sadiq Memorial High School | Khudian Khas, Kasur, Pakistan | Apr 2009 – Aug 2011 | 939 / 1050 | – | – |
Training / Workshop | Institution | Start | Valid/ Completed |
National Faculty Development Program (NFDP) | National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad | 15/12/2025 | 02/01/2026 |
Cyber Security Awareness Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 27/11/2023 | 27/11/2024 |
Display Screen Equipment Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2028 |
Fire Awareness Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2025 |
Manual Handling Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2025 |
Spill Kit Training (Chemicals and Oils) | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2026 |
Working at Height Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2025 |
COSHH Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 27/11/2023 | 27/11/2025 |
Hands-on Training on CRISPR/CAS9 Genome Editing Technology | Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 29/04/2019 | 30/04/2019 |
Hands-on Training Workshop on Structural Bioinformatics Tools | Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 23/02/2022 | 25/02/2022 |
Research Internship on Cloning and Transformation of PTF1 Gene | Department of Biotechnology, Forman Christian College University, Lahore | 20/02/2017 | 20/04/2017 |
Oral/ Poster Participation:
Type | Title / Topic | Authors | Venue / Organizer | Date |
Oral Presentation | Enhancing the solubility and stability of Pyrococcus abyssi amylase-catalytic domain through SUMO fusion for industrial applications | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | PSBMB 15th Biennial Int’l Conf., SBS & SBB-PU, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Oral Presentation | Protein Engineering Approaches for Alpha-Amylase Production: From Tools to Applications | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICABS-2023, SBS-PU, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Oral Presentation | Protein Engineering Approaches for Efficient Hydrolysis of Plant Polysaccharides | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Sajjad | 1st UMT Int’l Conf. on Life Sciences, University of Management & Technology, Lahore | Dec 13–14, 2023 |
Oral Presentation | Protein Engineering Methods & Applications: Alpha-Amylase from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICEHST-2024, TBD | Nov 21–22, 2024 |
Oral Presentation | A Combinational Approach to Combat Insects through Next Generation Bt and Plant Lectins | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman | 7th Int’l Conf. of Pakistan Phytopathological Society, TBD | Nov 21–23, 2021 |
Oral Presentation | Enhancing the Resilience of Transgenic Cotton for Insect Resistance | Mohsin Shad, Salah ud Din, Muhammad Usman, Allah Bakhsh, Abdul Qayyum Rao | 7th Int’l Conf. on Climate Smart Agriculture, Univ. of Poonch Rawalakot, AJK | Jun 15–17, 2022 |
Oral Presentation | Efficacy of Green Synthesized Silver-Based Nanomaterials against Early Blight of Tomato caused by Alternaria solani | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, Shahid Iqbal, Asif Mahmood Arif, Ahmad Nawaz | 1st Int’l Conf. on Plant Protection, Sultan Qaboos Univ., Oman | Dec 5–7, 2022 |
Poster Presentation | Structural & Functional Insights into Bacillus licheniformis α-Amylase Variants through Protein Engineering Strategies | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | PSBMB 15th Biennial Int’l Conf., SBS & SBB-PU, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Poster Presentation | Fusion of Rv3874 with Rv2031c from Mycobacterium tuberculosis Results in Two-Fold Increase in Serodiagnostic Potential | Nasir Mahmooda, Mohsina Akhter, Aasia Khaliq, Naveed Hussain, Mohsin Shad, Imran H. Khand, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar | PSBMB 15th Biennial Int’l Conf., SBS-PU, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Poster Presentation | Hyperthermophilic α-Amylases are Premier Choice for Protein Engineering | Mohsin Shad, Hafiz Muzammil Rehman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | 9th Invention to Innovation Summit 2024, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Feb 27–28, 2024 |
Poster Presentation | Structure-Based Protein Engineering and Truncation of the Alpha Amylase from Methanococcus jannaschii | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICABS-2023, SBS-PU, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Poster Presentation | Recombinant Production of Chimeric α-Amylase from Pyrococcus abyssi and its Purification by Affinity Chromatography | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICABS-2023, SBS-PU, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Oral Presentation | Genetic Transformation of Vip3Aa Protein Enhanced Sustainable Insect Resistance in First-Generation Bt Cotton | Mohsin Shad, Salah Ud-Din, Muhammad Usman, Faheem Akram, Allah Bakhsh, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Ahmadi Ali Shahid | 4th Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 23–24, 2021 |
Poster Presentation | CRISPR Engineering to Knockdown the Begomovirus CLCuV and its Insect Vector Bemisia tabaci | Tayyab Husnain, Felix Wolter, Aneela Yasmeen, Sahar Sadaqat, Mohsin Shad, et al. | PAG Asia 2019, Shenzhen, China | Jun 6–8, 2019 |
Oral Presentation | Characterization, In Silico Determination of VIP3A Toxicity & Cotton Transformation Using Plant Lectin to Control Insects | Mohsin Shad, Salah Ud-Din, Muhammad Usman, et al. | 3rd Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Oral Presentation | Mistranslation of Genetic Code & its Controlling Mechanism in Cells | Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Malik, Salah Ud-Din, et al. | 3rd Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Oral Presentation | Analyzing & Identifying Molecular Targets & Regulators Controlling Cardiac Hypertrophy Progression | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Tariq Nadeem | 3rd Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Oral Presentation | Nanotechnology: A Fangled Approach Towards Plant Disease Management | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmad Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, et al. | 7th Int’l Conf. of Pakistan Phytopathological Society | Nov 21–23, 2021 |
Poster Presentation | Impact of Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate on Activation of Defense Mechanisms in Chili Plants Infected with Colletotrichum capsica | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, et al. | 2nd Int’l Conf. on Smart Plant Protection, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan | Mar 9–10, 2022 |
Oral Presentation | Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Silver-Based Nanomaterials Against Early Blight of Tomato Caused by Alternaria solani | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, et al. | 1st Int’l Conf. on Plant Protection, Sultan Qaboos Univ., Oman | Dec 5–7, 2022 |
Role | Event / Workshop | Venue | Date |
Member, Organizing Committee | PSBMB 15th Biennial International Conference: Trends in Molecular Sciences | SBS & SBB, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Member, Organizing Committee | National Workshop on Current Techniques in Protein Purification & Characterization | SBS, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Dec 2–6, 2024 |
Member, Organizing Committee | International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences (ICABS-2023) | SBS, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Member, Organizing Committee | Web of Science Conference: International Scholarly Publishing from Pakistan | CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Mar 11, 2019 |
Member, Organizing Committee | 3rd International Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plant & Health Sciences | CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Dr. Mohsin Shad is a biochemist and molecular biologist specializing in protein engineering, structural biology, and recombinant biotechnology. With over eight years of research and academic experience, his work focuses on the design and optimization of enzymes and recombinant proteins for industrial and therapeutic applications.
He is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Zhejiang University of Technology, China, where his research centers on advanced protein engineering and functional biomolecule development. Prior to this, he held key positions including Laboratory Manager at ZIEST Therapeutics, Pakistan, and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of the Punjab in collaboration with Avlon Industries Inc., USA. He has also worked as a Visiting Scientist at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, UK, where he gained expertise in structural biology and biophysical characterization techniques.
Dr. Shad completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore. His doctoral research focused on the development of highly thermostable α-amylase through rational protein engineering, contributing significantly to industrial enzyme applications. His earlier work includes an MPhil in Molecular Biology, where he developed combinational strategies using Bt and plant lectin genes for enhanced insect resistance in crops, and a BS (Hons) in Biochemistry focusing on gene cloning and transformation in wheat.
His research integrates experimental and computational approaches, including X-ray crystallography, site-directed mutagenesis, isothermal titration calorimetry, and bioinformatics-driven protein modeling. He has extensive experience in recombinant protein expression, genome editing, and structure–function analysis, alongside strong proficiency in modern molecular biology and biochemical techniques.
Dr. Shad has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 80 and an h-index of 10. His work spans enzyme engineering, microbial biotechnology, structural bioinformatics, and transgenic crop development. He is also a co-inventor of a patented fusion protein designed to enhance COVID-19 serodiagnostic sensitivity.
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Shad serves as a reviewer for multiple journals under Springer Nature and has contributed as a Guest Editor for BMC Methods. He is an active member of several scientific organizations, including the Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Through interdisciplinary innovation and international collaboration, Dr. Shad continues to advance the frontiers of protein engineering and molecular biotechnology, with a strong focus on translating fundamental research into practical industrial and biomedical solutions.
Established an International Research Career
Successfully built a globally recognized research profile with positions in China, the UK, USA-funded projects, and Pakistan, including a Postdoctoral Scientist role at Zhejiang University of Technology and Visiting Scientist at the University of Oxford.
High-Impact Scientific Contributions
Authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 80 and an h-index of 10, reflecting sustained research excellence and influence.
Innovation & Intellectual Property
Co-inventor of a novel fusion protein (NSFU1) designed to enhance COVID-19 serodiagnostic sensitivity, currently under patent review, demonstrating translational and applied research impact.
Excellence in Protein Engineering
Developed highly thermostable α-amylase enzymes through advanced protein engineering approaches, contributing to industrial biotechnology and enzyme optimization strategies.
Prestigious Fellowships & Awards
Recipient of multiple competitive fellowships, including:
Postdoctoral Fellowships (China & USA-funded)
HEC-IRSIP Fellowship at the University of Oxford (UK)
SBS PhD Fellowship
These awards highlight academic merit and international recognition.
Leadership in Research & Laboratory Management
Successfully led laboratory operations as a Laboratory Manager, overseeing research workflows, mentoring teams, and contributing to recombinant vaccine development initiatives.
Interdisciplinary Research Expertise
Demonstrated advanced expertise across structural biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and genetic engineering, integrating experimental and computational approaches for innovative solutions.
Editorial & Peer-Review Contributions
Served as a Guest Editor (BMC Methods, Springer Nature) and reviewer for multiple international journals, contributing to the global scientific community and maintaining research quality standards.
Contribution to Agricultural Biotechnology
Played a significant role in engineering transgenic crops (cotton & wheat) for enhanced pest resistance using Bt and plant lectin strategies, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Extensive Scientific Visibility
Achieved 300+ citations, published conference abstracts (oral & poster), and contributed to book chapters and scientific communications, enhancing academic outreach and impact.
Development of Highly Thermostable Alpha-Amylase through Protein Engineering for Industrial Applications (PhD).
Structural and Functional Insights of Purified Enzyme through X-ray crystallography, Site-directed Mutagenesis, and Binding energies through Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (HEC-IRSIP).
A Combinational Approach to Combat Insects through Next Generation BT and Plant Lectin (MPhil).
Cloning and transformation of PTF1 gene under “2X35S promoter in wheat (BS Hons).
SN | Names of Authors | Title of Article | Journal (ISSN) | Year | Volume Issue, Pages | Category WOS/HEC |
1. | Mohsin Shad Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | Investigating the structural and functional snapshots of Bacillus licheniformis alpha amylase through protein engineering strategies | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2025 | 307, 142243 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
2. | Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Liaqat, Arshia Nazir, Naveed Hussain, Khadija Yaqoob, Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | Exploration of Comprehensive Structural and Functional Potential of Recombinant Proteins Using Cutting-Edge Bioinformatics Tools | Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (1559-0291) | 2025 | 197 (9) 1-29 | Q2/W I.F: 3.3
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3. | Shaista Arif, Mohsina Akhter, Aqsa Anwar, Sania Javaid, Zara Ashi, Mohsin Shad, Asad Rahman, Huda Abbas, Fouzia Ashraf, M. Waheed Akhtar and M. Sajjad* | Immunological assessment of NSFu1: A novel fusion molecule constructed from structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 for improving COVID-19 antibody detection
| Archives of Microbiology (0302-8933) | 2025 | 207:88 | Q2/W I.F: 2.6 |
4. | Mohsin Shad, Mehwish Aslam, Abdulmajeed M Almuqrin, Muhammad Fayyaz ur Rehman, Muhammad Farhan ul Haque | Fluoride Beyond Enamel: Impacts of Topical and Systemic Fluoride on the Oral and Gut Microbiota, A Review
| FLUORIDE | 2025 | Dec 03: e405 | 0.7 |
5. | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Sajjad, Quratulain Afza Gardner, Saira Ahmad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Structural engineering and truncation of α-amylase fromthe hyperthermophilic archaeonMethanocaldococcus jannaschii | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2024 | 256, 128387 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
6. | Mohsin Shad, Arshia Nazir, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad | Investigating the effect of SUMO fusion on solubility and stability of amylase catalytic domain from Pyrococcus abyssi | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2024 | 266, 131310 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
7. | Arshia Nazir, Mohsin Shad, Naeem Rashid, Naseema Azim, and Muhammad Sajjad | Recombinant production and characterization of a metal ion-independent Lysophospholipase from a hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi DSM25543 | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (0141-8130) | 2024 | 259, 129345 | Q1/W I.F: 8.5 |
8. | Mohsin Shad, Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad. | Structural and functional insights of starch processing α-amylase from hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus abyssi | Carbohydrate Research (0008-6215) | 2024 | 539, 109122 | Q2/X I.F: 3.1 |
9. | Arshia Nazir, Mohsin Shad, Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Naseema Azim, and Muhammad Sajjad | Application of SUMO fusion technology for the enhancement ofstability and activity of lysophospholipase from Pyrococcus abyssi | World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (0959-3993) | 2024 | 40 (6), 183-189 | Q2/W I.F: 4.2 |
10. | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, Nian Lili, Shahid Iqbal, Asif Mahmood Arif, Usama Ahmad, Khurram Shehzad Khan, Muhammad Asif & Fasih Ullah Haider | Efficacy of Green Synthesized Silver-Based Nanomaterials Against Early Blight of Tomato Caused by Alternaria Solani
| Journal of Crop Health /Gesunde Pflanzen (2948-2658) | 2024 | 76 (1), 105-115 | Q2/X I.F: 3.1 |
11. | Ijaz, Maham, Mohsin Shad, Arshia Nazir, Naseema Azim, and Muhammad Sajjad | Production of an Asparaginase-Like Domain of AnsA from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii in Escherichia coli, its purification and In Silico Analysis | Pakistan Journal of Zoology (0030-9923) | 2024 | Accepted | Q4/X I.F: 0.6 |
12. | MohsinShad,Naveed Hussain, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad W. Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad. | Exploration of computational approaches to predict the structuralfeatures and recent trends in α‐amylase production for industrialapplications. | Biotechnology and Bioengineering (0006-3592) | 2023 | 120 (8), 2092-2116 | Q2/W I.F: 3.8 |
13. | MohsinShad, Muhammad Usman, and Qurra-tul-Ann Afza Gardner | Structural FunctionalCharacterization of Cytochrome b in bc1 and b6f Complexes along with Polymorphic Analysis | Pakistan Journal of Zoology (0030-9923) | 2023 | 55 (2), 975-986 | Q4/X I.F: 0.6 |
14. | MohsinShad, Aneela Yasmeen, Saira Azam, Allah Bakhsh, Ayesha Latif, Naila Shahid, Salah ud Din, Sahar Sadaqat, Abdul Qayyum Rao, and Ahmad Ali Shahid. | Enhancing theresilience of transgenic cotton for insect resistance.
| Molecular Biology Reports (0301-4851) | 2022 | 49 (6), 5315-5323 | Q2/W I.F: 2.8 |
15. | Latif, Ayesha, Saira Azam, Naila Shahid, Muhammad R. Javed, Zeshan Haider, Aneela Yasmeen, Sahar Sadaqat, Mohsin Shad, Tayyab Husnain, and Abdul Q. Rao. | Overexpression of the AGL42 gene in cotton delayed leaf senescence throughdownregulation of NAC transcription factors
| Scientific Reports (2045-2322) | 2022 | 12 (1), 21093 | Q1/W I.F: 4.6 |
16. | Nasir Mahmood Mohsina Akhter, Naveed Hussain, Mohsin Shad, Zaib un-Nisa, Imran H. Khan, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | The Rv3874-Rv3875 chimeric protein shows a promiscuous serodiagnostic potential for tuberculosis
| Tuberculosis (1472-9792) | 2022 | 136, 102253 | Q2/Y I.F: 3.2 |
17. | Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Malik, Momina Javid, Salah ud Din, Sana Shakoor, Kanza Sadiq, Muhammad Ayoub, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, and Abdul Qayyum Rao | Mistranslation of Genetic Codon and their Controlling Mechanism in Cell
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal (2471-8084) | 2022 | 8 (1) 51-59 | I.F: 1.74 |
18. | Sania Javaid, Zara Ashi, Aqsa Anwar, Mohsina Akhter, Shaista Arif, Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, and Muhammad Sajjad. | Recombinant production and validation of immunogenic fragments from RBD of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein | Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (2), 138-145 | Google Index |
19. | Zara Ashi, Sania Javaid, Shaista Arif, Mohsina Akhter, Aqsa Anwar, Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Sajjad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Potential of an epitope rich peptide from S2 domain of spike protein in serodiagnosis of SARS-CoV-2
| Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (3), 138-145 | Google Index |
20. | Shaista Arif, Mohsina Akhtar, Mohsin Shad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Recombinant production of Mtb antigens and their purification by affinity chromatography | Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (4), 226-231 | Google Index |
21. | Aqsa Anwar, Muhammad Zeeshan Younas, Mohsin Shad, Mohsina Akhtar, Shaista Arif, Asad Rahman, Muhammad Sajjad, and Muhammad Waheed Akhtar. | Evaluation of Immunogenic Response of Recombinant Nucleocapsid Protein of SARS-CoV- 2
| Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1681-4525) | 2022 | 55 (4), 242-251 | Google Index |
22. | Salahud Din, Saira Azam, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Mohsin Shad, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ambreen Gul, Ayesha Latif, Muhammad Azam Ali, Tayyab Husnain, and Ahmad Ali Shahid | Development of broad-spectrum and sustainable resistance in cotton against major insects through the combination of Bt and plant lectin genes.
| Plant Cell Reports (0721-7714) | 2021 | 40, 07-721 | Q1/W I.F: 6.2 |
23. | Sufyan Tahir, Muhammad, Ayesha Latif, Samina Bashir, Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Azmat Ullah Khan, Ambreen Gul, Naila Shahid, Tayyab Husnain, Abdul Qayyum Rao, and Ahmed Ali Shahid. | Transformation and evaluation of Broad-Spectrum insect and weedicide-resistant genes in Gossypium arboreum (Desi Cotton)
| GM Crops & Food ( 2164-5701) | 2021 | 12 (1), 292-302 | Q1/W I.F: 4.7 |
24. | Mohsin Shad, Gulzaib Liaqat, Muhammad Usman, Hamza Zafar, Faheem Akram, Sohail Ahmad, Aneeq ur Rehman, and Muhammad Usmaan. | A Brief Overview for the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Sugarcane Transformation Approaches
| NUST Journal of Natural Sciences (2072-4659) | 2021 | 6 (1) | Google Index |
25. | MohsinShad,Faisal Sheraz Shah, Muhammad Zulqarnain, Muhammad Usman, Zulqarnain Haider, and Jahanzaib Azhar. | Analyzing and Identifying the Molecular Targets and Regulators Controlling Cardiac Hypertrophy Progression
| NUST Journal of Natural Sciences (2072-4659) | 2021 | 5 (2) | Google Index |
26. | Amina Yaqoob, Ahmad Ali Shahid, Ibrahim Bala Salisu, Sana Shakoor, Muhammad Usmaan, Mohsin Shad, and Abdul Qayyum Rao. | Comparative analysis of Constitutive and fiber-specific promoters under the expression pattern of the Expansin gene in transgenic Cotton.
| Plos one (1932-6203) | 2020 | 15 (3) e0230519 | Q1/W I.F: 3.7 |
27. | Zahid Mahmood, Muhammad Usmaan, Sidra Akhtar, Kinza Sajjad, Mohsin Shad | Progression of Transgenic Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) with Glyphosate-Resistant Gene is a Combinational Approach to Combat with Weeds | Pakistan Cotton Grower
| 2020 | 40 (3) 3-6 | Newsletter Article |
28. | Ayesha Latif, Mukhtar Ahmed, Sidra Akhtar, Ammara Ahad, Adnan Iqbal, et al. | Mini-Review: Cotton Fibre Quality Management for Sustainable Textile Industry | The ICAC Recorder | 2019 | 22-27 | Newsletter Article |
29. | Mohsin Shad, Salah ud Din, Muhammad Usman, Sehrish Shad, Muhammad Saad Bhutta, et al. | Exploring structural, functional, and mechanistic perspectives of modified insecticidal genes and plant lectins in transgenic cotton | Plant Molecular Biology Reporters | 2026 | ------ | Under Review |
30. | Muhammad Usman, Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Liaqat, Mukhtar Ahmad, Sidra Akhtar | Morphometric Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Transgenic Cotton Lines Transformed with Fiber-Specific Genes | Plant Gene | 2026 | ------ | Under Review |
Degree / Program | Institution | Location | Duration | CGPA / Score | Thesis / Highlights | Advisors |
Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) | School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab | Lahore, Pakistan | Sep 2019 – Oct 2024 | 3.56 / 80% | Development of Highly Thermostable Alpha-Amylase through Protein Engineering for Industrial Applications (6 publications) | Dr. Muhammad Sajjad & Prof. Muhammad Waheed Akhtar (SBS-PU), Prof. James Henderson Naismith (University of Oxford, UK) |
MPhil Molecular Biology | Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab | Lahore, Pakistan | Oct 2017 – Sep 2019 | 3.53 / 84% | A Combinational Approach to Combat Insects through Next-Generation Bt and Plant Lectin (3 publications) | Prof. Abdul Qayyum Rao & Prof. Tayyab Husnain (CEMB-PU) |
BS (Hons) Biochemistry | University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Lahore, Pakistan | Oct 2013 – Jun 2017 | 3.73 / 80% | Cloning and Transformation of PTF1 Gene under 2X35S Promoter in Wheat | Prof. Muhammad Tayyab (IBBT-UVAS) |
Intermediate (F.Sc Pre-Medical) | Kallar Kahar Science College | Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan | May 2011 – Sep 2013 | 890 / 1100 | – | – |
Matriculation (Science) | Sadiq Memorial High School | Khudian Khas, Kasur, Pakistan | Apr 2009 – Aug 2011 | 939 / 1050 | – | – |
Training / Workshop | Institution | Start | Valid/ Completed |
National Faculty Development Program (NFDP) | National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad | 15/12/2025 | 02/01/2026 |
Cyber Security Awareness Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 27/11/2023 | 27/11/2024 |
Display Screen Equipment Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2028 |
Fire Awareness Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2025 |
Manual Handling Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2025 |
Spill Kit Training (Chemicals and Oils) | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2026 |
Working at Height Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 04/12/2023 | 04/12/2025 |
COSHH Training | The Rosalind Franklin Institute, University of Oxford, England | 27/11/2023 | 27/11/2025 |
Hands-on Training on CRISPR/CAS9 Genome Editing Technology | Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 29/04/2019 | 30/04/2019 |
Hands-on Training Workshop on Structural Bioinformatics Tools | Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 23/02/2022 | 25/02/2022 |
Research Internship on Cloning and Transformation of PTF1 Gene | Department of Biotechnology, Forman Christian College University, Lahore | 20/02/2017 | 20/04/2017 |
Oral/ Poster Participation:
Type | Title / Topic | Authors | Venue / Organizer | Date |
Oral Presentation | Enhancing the solubility and stability of Pyrococcus abyssi amylase-catalytic domain through SUMO fusion for industrial applications | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | PSBMB 15th Biennial Int’l Conf., SBS & SBB-PU, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Oral Presentation | Protein Engineering Approaches for Alpha-Amylase Production: From Tools to Applications | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICABS-2023, SBS-PU, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Oral Presentation | Protein Engineering Approaches for Efficient Hydrolysis of Plant Polysaccharides | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Sajjad | 1st UMT Int’l Conf. on Life Sciences, University of Management & Technology, Lahore | Dec 13–14, 2023 |
Oral Presentation | Protein Engineering Methods & Applications: Alpha-Amylase from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICEHST-2024, TBD | Nov 21–22, 2024 |
Oral Presentation | A Combinational Approach to Combat Insects through Next Generation Bt and Plant Lectins | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman | 7th Int’l Conf. of Pakistan Phytopathological Society, TBD | Nov 21–23, 2021 |
Oral Presentation | Enhancing the Resilience of Transgenic Cotton for Insect Resistance | Mohsin Shad, Salah ud Din, Muhammad Usman, Allah Bakhsh, Abdul Qayyum Rao | 7th Int’l Conf. on Climate Smart Agriculture, Univ. of Poonch Rawalakot, AJK | Jun 15–17, 2022 |
Oral Presentation | Efficacy of Green Synthesized Silver-Based Nanomaterials against Early Blight of Tomato caused by Alternaria solani | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, Shahid Iqbal, Asif Mahmood Arif, Ahmad Nawaz | 1st Int’l Conf. on Plant Protection, Sultan Qaboos Univ., Oman | Dec 5–7, 2022 |
Poster Presentation | Structural & Functional Insights into Bacillus licheniformis α-Amylase Variants through Protein Engineering Strategies | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | PSBMB 15th Biennial Int’l Conf., SBS & SBB-PU, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Poster Presentation | Fusion of Rv3874 with Rv2031c from Mycobacterium tuberculosis Results in Two-Fold Increase in Serodiagnostic Potential | Nasir Mahmooda, Mohsina Akhter, Aasia Khaliq, Naveed Hussain, Mohsin Shad, Imran H. Khand, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar | PSBMB 15th Biennial Int’l Conf., SBS-PU, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Poster Presentation | Hyperthermophilic α-Amylases are Premier Choice for Protein Engineering | Mohsin Shad, Hafiz Muzammil Rehman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | 9th Invention to Innovation Summit 2024, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Feb 27–28, 2024 |
Poster Presentation | Structure-Based Protein Engineering and Truncation of the Alpha Amylase from Methanococcus jannaschii | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICABS-2023, SBS-PU, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Poster Presentation | Recombinant Production of Chimeric α-Amylase from Pyrococcus abyssi and its Purification by Affinity Chromatography | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Waheed Akhtar, Muhammad Sajjad | ICABS-2023, SBS-PU, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Oral Presentation | Genetic Transformation of Vip3Aa Protein Enhanced Sustainable Insect Resistance in First-Generation Bt Cotton | Mohsin Shad, Salah Ud-Din, Muhammad Usman, Faheem Akram, Allah Bakhsh, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Ahmadi Ali Shahid | 4th Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 23–24, 2021 |
Poster Presentation | CRISPR Engineering to Knockdown the Begomovirus CLCuV and its Insect Vector Bemisia tabaci | Tayyab Husnain, Felix Wolter, Aneela Yasmeen, Sahar Sadaqat, Mohsin Shad, et al. | PAG Asia 2019, Shenzhen, China | Jun 6–8, 2019 |
Oral Presentation | Characterization, In Silico Determination of VIP3A Toxicity & Cotton Transformation Using Plant Lectin to Control Insects | Mohsin Shad, Salah Ud-Din, Muhammad Usman, et al. | 3rd Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Oral Presentation | Mistranslation of Genetic Code & its Controlling Mechanism in Cells | Mohsin Shad, Ayesha Malik, Salah Ud-Din, et al. | 3rd Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Oral Presentation | Analyzing & Identifying Molecular Targets & Regulators Controlling Cardiac Hypertrophy Progression | Mohsin Shad, Muhammad Usman, Tariq Nadeem | 3rd Int’l Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plants & Health Sciences, CEMB, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
Oral Presentation | Nanotechnology: A Fangled Approach Towards Plant Disease Management | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmad Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, et al. | 7th Int’l Conf. of Pakistan Phytopathological Society | Nov 21–23, 2021 |
Poster Presentation | Impact of Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate on Activation of Defense Mechanisms in Chili Plants Infected with Colletotrichum capsica | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, et al. | 2nd Int’l Conf. on Smart Plant Protection, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan | Mar 9–10, 2022 |
Oral Presentation | Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Silver-Based Nanomaterials Against Early Blight of Tomato Caused by Alternaria solani | Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Atiq, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Mohsin Shad, et al. | 1st Int’l Conf. on Plant Protection, Sultan Qaboos Univ., Oman | Dec 5–7, 2022 |
Role | Event / Workshop | Venue | Date |
Member, Organizing Committee | PSBMB 15th Biennial International Conference: Trends in Molecular Sciences | SBS & SBB, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Apr 14–17, 2025 |
Member, Organizing Committee | National Workshop on Current Techniques in Protein Purification & Characterization | SBS, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Dec 2–6, 2024 |
Member, Organizing Committee | International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences (ICABS-2023) | SBS, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Mar 6–8, 2023 |
Member, Organizing Committee | Web of Science Conference: International Scholarly Publishing from Pakistan | CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Mar 11, 2019 |
Member, Organizing Committee | 3rd International Symposium on Advances in Molecular Biology of Plant & Health Sciences | CEMB, University of the Punjab, Lahore | Dec 19–21, 2018 |
