Conducting advanced doctoral research on fish environmental stress physiology, histopathology, and biomonitoring in modern recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
Fisheries Research Assistant (BPS-15)
Department of Fisheries, Government of Punjab (Chakwal)
Assigned to the development project ‘Studies on Economic Analysis of Cage Fish Culture in Potohar Region’. Executed cage fish culture operations, water quality monitoring (DO, pH, temperature, ammonia), and biological data curation for regional aquaculture development.
Education
Ph.D. Zoology (Fisheries & Aquaculture)
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad
Completed 18 credit hours of doctoral coursework covering Aquaculture, Fish Nutrition, Fish Behavior, Genetics & Breeding in Aquaculture, Diagnostics Parasitology, and Research Planning. Dissertation research in progress.
M.Phil. Zoology (Fisheries & Aquaculture)
The University of Lahore (UOL), Lahore
First Division (80.33%, CGPA 3.73/4.00). Thesis on the physiological and protective roles of dietary Vitamin C against ZnSO4-induced toxicity in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).
B.S. (4-Year) Zoology
University of the Punjab / Govt. College of Science, Lahore
CGPA 2.67. Specialized coursework in Fisheries, aquatic biology, environmental physiology, and animal diversity.
Hifz-ul-Quran
Madrasa-tul-Madina, Lahore
Formal Sanad-e-Takmeel in memorization of the Holy Quran.
Skills & Hobbies
Aquaculture & Physiology
Fish Husbandry & RAS Operations
Water Bio-chemistry Monitoring
Toxicity Profiling & Bio-assays
Tissue Microtomy & Histopathology
Molecular & Analytical Tools
RNA Extraction & RT-qPCR
Colorimetric & ELISA Assays
R-Studio & Statistical Modeling (LMM, ZOIB)
SPSS & Data Analysis
Awards
Emergency Preparedness for Aquatic Disease Outbreaks
FAO eLearning Academy (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN) ∙
December 2025
Certified in aquatic animal disease surveillance, rapid emergency response, and biosecurity protocols.
Aquaculture Breeding and Genetics
FAO eLearning Academy (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN) ∙
December 2025
Certified in fish selective breeding programs, broodstock management, and genetic improvement strategies.
100 Days Shrimp Farming Training Program
Tawakkal Fish Hatchery & Farms ∙
November 2025
Hands-on intensive field training covering shrimp husbandry, pond water dynamics, feed optimization, and biosecurity.
Ocean Governance & Climate Change Mitigation
International Ocean Institute (IOI) Ocean Academy ∙
October 2025
Completed 20-hour specialized module on marine resource sustainability, governance frameworks, and ocean climate strategies.
Organizer – International Symposium on Fish Health & Genetics
Quaid-i-Azam University / Pakistan Fisheries Society / HEC ∙
January 2025
Key event organizer for the international symposium: Innovating for Tomorrow: Fish Health Management and Genetic Tools for Sustainable Fisheries.
Professional Training on Extension, Conservation & Computer Skills
Fisheries Research & Training Institute (FR&TI), Manawan, Lahore ∙
February 2020
Specialized training organized by the Directorate of Fisheries (R&T), Government of Punjab.