Dr. Kashif Akram

Ph.D (Kyungpook National University, South Korea)

Post-Doctorate  (Kyungpook National University, South Korea)


Associate Professor

Mobile: +92-3000220025  
Email:  kashifakram@cuvas.edu.pk

Biography

Dr. KashifAkram, is Associate Professor in the Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Bio-Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur–Pakistan. He has completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, major subject as Food Technology in 2004 and M.Sc. (Hons.)Food Science and Technology in 2006 from National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad–Pakistan. Dr. KashifAkram has earned PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology with distinction in 2012 from Kyungpook National University, Korea. He has written more than 60 peer reviewed research papers in well-known scientific journals with good impact factor. He is also author of five book chapters. He has presented his scientific work in national and international conferences worldwide. So far, he has produced around 20 postgraduate students under his supervision. He has written more than 90 peer reviewed research and review articles in well-known scientific journals with 300+ impact factor, 13 international book chapters and 60 Conference proceedings. So far, he has produced around 35 postgraduate students under his supervision.

Research Interests

  • Advanced food Irradiating technologies for nutritious, safe and healthy foods
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Food Irradiation
  • Extraction of Bioactive Compounds
  • Food Quality and Safety
  • Process Optimization

Academic Qualifications

  • Post-Doctoral Researcher (August, 2012–December, 2012): Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • Ph.D. Food Science &Biotechnology(2012):Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • Thesis:     “Identification, Quality and Polysaccharide-Extraction Properties of Gamma-Irradiated Mushrooms”
  • M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science & Technology(2006): University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
    CGPA 3.5/4 (75%) 1st Division

    Thesis:     “Evaluation of Microbiological Quality of Locally Available Ready to Drink Mango Juices”

  • B.Sc. (Hons.)Agriculture (Food Technology)(2004):University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
    CGPA 3.58/4 (74.47%) 1st Division

     

Work Experiences

  • Associate Professor(12 December 2018 to date): Department of Food Sciences,Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

  • Assistant Professor(15 December, 2016to 11 December 2018): Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, BahauddinZakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

  • Assistant Professor(29 March, 2013 to 14 December, 2016): Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

  • Lecturer(22 October, 2007 to 28 March, 2013): Institute of Food Science and Nutrition,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

     

RESEARCH PROJECTS (Served as a researcher):

  • Analysis of radiation-induced markers for reliable management of irradiated foods using luminescence techniques. A two years (2009-2010) project funded by Kyungpook National University Korea.
  • Development of detection methods for irradiated agricultural materials and products. A two years (2009-2011) project funded by the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Korea.
  • Optimization of luminescence analysis and its application in the identification of irradiated foods. A four years (2010-2013) project funded by National Research Foundation of Korea.
  • Applications of eco-friendly E-beam sterilizing technique for securing the safety of dried agro-food products. A four years (2010-2013) project funded by Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Korea.

 

PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:

Published Articles:

  • Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2010). Food irradiation for mushrooms: A review. Journal of Korean Society of Applied Biological Chemistry. 53, 257–265.Impact Factor: 0.433
  • Kwon, J.H., Akram, K., Nam, K.C., Lee, E.J., and Ahn, D.U. (2011). Evaluation of radiation-induced compounds in irradiated raw or cooked chicken meat during storage. Poultry Science. 90, 2578–2583.Impact Factor: 1.728
  • Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2011). Effect of storage conditions on photostimulated luminescence of irradiated garlic and potato. Food Research International.47, 315-320.Impact Factor: 3.005
  • Kim, B.K., Akram, K., Kim, C.T., Kang, N. R., Lee, J.W., Ryang, J.H., and Kwon, J.H. (2011). Identification of low amount of irradiated spices (red pepper, garlic, ginger powder) with luminescence analysis. Radiation Physics and Chemistry.81, 1220–1223.Impact Factor: 1.375
  • Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2011). Luminescence characteristics of minerals separated from irradiated onions during storage under different light conditions. Radiation Physics and Chemistry.81, 1215–1219.Impact Factor: 1.375
  • Kyung, H.K., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2011) Thermoluminescence analysis of irradiated dried sea foods using different methods of mineral separation. Radiation Physics and Chemistry.81, 1224–1226.Impact Factor: 1.375
  • Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Yoon, S.R., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Quality attributes of Pleurotuseryngiifollowing gamma irradiation. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 66, 42–47.Impact Factor: 2.454
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Lee, J., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of a gamma-irradiated ingredient (Garlic Powder) in Korean barbecue sauce by thermoluminescence analysis. Journal of Food Science.77, 476-480.Impact Factor: 1.775
  • Akram, K., Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Applicability of different analytical methods for the identification of gamma-irradiated fresh mushrooms during storage. Food Science and Biotechnology.21, 573–679.Impact Factor: 0.695
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K.,Jeong, M.S., Kwak, J.Y., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Radiation-induced thermoluminescence characteristics of feldspar following different heat and microwave treatments. Journal of Luminescence.132, 1964–1968.Impact Factor: 2.114
  • Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification and characterization of gamma-irradiated dried Lentinusedodesusing ESR, SEM, and FTIR analyses. Journal of Food Science.77, C690–C696.Impact Factor: 1.775
  • Bhatti, I.A., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). An investigation into gamma-ray treatment of shellfish using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92, 759–763. Impact Factor: 1.759
  • Kim, H.K., Do, J.R., Lim, T.S., Akram, K., Yoon, S.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Optimisation of microwave-assisted extraction for functional properties of Vitiscoignetiae extract by response surface methodology. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92, 1780–1785.Impact Factor: 1.759
  • Farooq, U., Anjum, F. M., Zahoor, T., Rahman, S. U., Randhawa, M. A., Ahmed, A., and Akram, K. (2012).  Optimization of lactic acid production from cheap raw material: sugar cane molasses. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 44, 333–338.Impact Factor: 0.872
  • Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kim, K.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Change in thermoluminescence properties of minerals separated from irradiated potatoes and garlic during long-term storage under different light conditions. European Food Research and Technology. 235, 75–82.Impact Factor: 1.436
  • Lee, J.H., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Comparison of Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectra of irradiated standard materials using different ESR spectrometers. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry.55, 407-411.Impact Factor: 0.433
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K.,Baek, J.Y., Kim, Y.J., Kim, M.Y., Jeong, I.Y., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Inter-laboratory study to define the temperature interval for a thermoluminescence heating unit used to identify irradiated food. Food Science and Biotechnology.21, 853-857.Impact Factor: 0.695
  • Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of irradiated Spaghetti sauces using different physical techniques. Journal of Food Quality. 35, 292-297.Impact Factor: 0.758
  • Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Yoon, S.R., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Effect of γ-irradiation on physical quality attributes and identification properties of different sauces. Food Science and Biotechnology. 21, 1173-1178.Impact Factor: 0.695
  • Kwon, J.H., Akram, K., Nam, K.C., Lee, E.J., and Ahn, D.U. (2012).Potential Chemical Markers for the Identification of Irradiated Sausages.Journal of Food Science. 77, C1000-C1004.Impact Factor: 1.775
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Jo, D., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Investigation of Different Factors Affecting the Electron Spin Resonance-based Characterization of Gamma-irradiated Fresh, White, and Red Ginseng. Journal of Ginseng Research. 36, 308-313.Impact Factor: 2.259
  • Kim, G.R., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Kwon, J.H. (2012). Identification of gamma ray and electron-beam irradiated wheat after different processing. Journal of Cereal Science.56, 347-351. Impact Factor: 2.008
  • Akram, K.,Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2012). Quality characterization of gamma-irradiated fresh oyster mushrooms (Pleutotusostreatus) during low temperature storage. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences. 30, 51-59.
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Electron spin resonance analyses of grinding- and radiation-induced signals in raw and refined sugars. Food Analytical Methods. 5, 1196-1204.Impact Factor: 1.969
  • Kwak, J.Y., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated Kimchi cabbage and Broccoli by electron spin resonance spectroscopy after different sample pretreatments. Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44, 532-539.
  • Kwak, J.Y., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2012). ESR-based Identification of Radiation-Induced Free Radicals in Gamma-Irradiated Basil and Clove Using Different Sample-Treatments. Korean Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. 41, 1454-1459
  • Bhatii, I.A., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Electron spin resonance analyses of shells and membranes of poultry eggs for the characterization of γ-ray treatment. Food Analytical Methods. 6, 265-269.Impact Factor: 1.969
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim H.K., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Electron spin resonance spectroscopy for the identification of irradiated food with complex ESR signals. Food Analytical Methods. 6, 301-308.Impact Factor: 1.969
  • Akram, K.,Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated sauces by electron spin resonance spectroscopy using different sample pretreatments. Food Chemistry. 138, 1878-1883.Impact Factor: 3.334
  • Akram, K.,Ahn J.J., Baek, J.Y., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Absorbed-dose estimation and quality attributes of gamma-irradiated shitake mushrooms. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.93, 634-640.Impact Factor: 1.759
  • Akram, K.,Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Effectiveness of thermoluminescence analysis to detect low quantity of gamma-irradiated components in non-irradiated mushroom powders. Journal of Luminescence. 136, 395-400.Impact Factor: 2.114
  • Kausar, T., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Comparative effects of irradiation, fumigation and storage on the free amino acids and sugar of green, black and oolong teas. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 86, 96-101.Impact Factor: 1.375
  • Kwon, J.H., Ahn J.J., Akram, K., Son, I.J., and Lee, O.S. (2013). Characterization of radiation-induced luminescence properties and free radicals for the identification of different gamma-irradiated teas. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 405, 4225-4234.Impact Factor: 3.659
  • Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Kwon, J.H. (2013). Radiation– and grinding–induced luminescence properties forthe detection of irradiated wheat. Journal of Cereal Sciences. 57, 261-263.Impact Factor: 2.008
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K.,Baek, J.Y., Lee, J., Jeong, I.Y., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Identification of gamma-irradiated ingredients in liquid seasonings by thermoluminescence analysis: An interlaboratory blind trial. European Food Research Technology. 236, 771-776. Impact Factor: 1.436
  • Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K.Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Investigation of radiation-induced free radicals and luminescence properties in fresh pomegranate fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 61, 4019-4025.Impact Factor: 2.906
  • Ahn J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon J.H. (2013). Identificationof Irradiated Shellfish Using Well-Characterized Thermoluminescence Properties of Biogenic Minerals Present in the Exoskeletons. Food Analytical Methods. 6, 1345–1352. Impact Factor: 1.969
  • Ahn, J.J, Akram, K.,Baek, J.Y., Baek, J.Y., Kwak, J.Y., Park, E.J., Kim, H.Y., Kim, C.T., Jeong, I.Y., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Applicability of thermoluminescence technique to identify irradiated sea foods using different methods of mineral separation: An interlaboratory blind trial. Food Science and Biotechnology. 22, 931–935.Impact Factor:0.695
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K.,Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Reliable screening of various foodstuffs with respect to their irradiation status: A comparative study of different analytical techniques. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 91, 186–192.Impact Factor: 1.375
  • Ahn, J.J., Akram, K.,Shahbaz, H.M., Kwon, J.H. (2013).Effectiveness of luminescence analysis to identify gamma-irradiated shrimps: Effects of grinding, mixing and different methods of mineral separation. Food Research International. 54, 416–422.Impact Factor: 3.005
  • Kwon J.H., Kim G.R., Ahn J.J., Akram K., Bae H.M.,Kim C.H., Kim Y., Han B.S. (2013). Changes in physicochemical, nutritional and hygienic properties of Chinese cabbage seeds and their sprouts on gamma and electron beam irradiation.Journal of Food Quality. 36(5):316-323.Impact Factor: 0.76
  • Ahn J.J., Akram K, Jeong M.S., Kwak J.Y., Park E.J., Kwon J.H. (2013). Luminescence properties and compositions of contaminating inorganic minerals separated from gamma-irradiated fresh and white ginsengs from different areas. Journal of Ginseng Research. 37(4):483-490.Impact Factor: 2.79
  • Farooq U., Anjum F.M., Zahoor T., Rahman S.U., Hayat Z., Akram K., Ashraf E.  (2013). Citric acid production from sugarcane molasses by aspergillusniger under different fermentation conditions and substrate levels. International Journal of Agriculture and Applied Science. 5, 8-16.
  • Shahbaz, H.M., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, H.Y., Park, E.J., Kwon, J.H. (2014). Chemical and sensory quality of fresh pomegranate fruits exposed to gamma radiation as quarantine treatment. Food Chemistry. 145, 312–318. Impact Factor: 3.334
  • Kwak, J.Y., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2014). ESR-based investigation of radiation-induced free radicals in fresh vegetables after different drying treatments. International Journal of Food Properties. 17, 1185-1198.Impact Factor: 1.14
  • Shahbaz, H.M., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., and Kwon, J.H. (2013). Screening methods for the identification of irradiated foods. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences. 31, 1-10.
  • Shafi A., Farooq U., Akram K.,Jaskani M., Siddique F., and Tanveer A. (2014). Antidiarrheal effect of foods fermented by various strains of Lactobacillus. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 13, 229-239. Impact Factor: 5.05
  • Ahn J.J., Shahbaz, H.M., Akram K.,Kwak J.Y., and Kwon J.H. (2014). Improved electron spin resonance spectroscopy with different sample treatments to identify irradiated sprout seeds. Food Analytical methods. 7, 1874-1880. Impact Factor: 1.96
  • Jeong, M., Akram,K. Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2014). Applicability of Irradiation Detection Techniques and Quality Characterization of Cinnamon Powders Available in the Korean Market. International Journal of Food Properties. 17, 2192-2206. Impact Factor: 0.906
  • Ahn J.J., Akram,K., Shahbaz, H.M.,and Kwon J.H. (2014). TL and ESR based identification of gamma-irradiated frozen fish using different hydrolysis techniques, 105, 83-88. Impact Factor: 1.375
  • Shafi, A., Farooq, U. Akram,K. Hayat Z. andMurtazaM.A. (2014). Prevention and Control of Diseases by Use of Pro- and Prebiotics (Synbiotics). Food Reviews International. 30, 291-316.Impact Factor:  2.541
  • Ahn, J.J., Sanyal,B.,Akram,K., and Kwon, J.H. (2014). Alcoholic Extraction Enables EPR Analysis to Characterize Radiation-Induced Cellulosic Signals in Spices. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62, 10089-10098.Impact Factor: 3.107
  • Jeong, M.S., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2014). Investigation of irradiation status and quality characteristics of cinnamon powders available in Korean market. International Journal of Food Properties. 17, 2192-2206.Impact Factor: 0.915
  • Tanveer, A., Farooq,U. Akram,K. Hayat, Z., Shafi,A., Nazar,H. and Ahmad,Z. (2015). Pomegranate Extracts: A Natural Preventive Measure against Spoilage and Pathogenic Microorganisms. Food Reviews International. 31, 29-51.Impact Factor: 2.541
  • Hayat, Z., Rehman, A.U., Akram, K., Farooq, U., and Saleem, G. (2015). Evaluation of A Natural Methionine Source on Broiler Growth Performance. Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture.95(12), pp.2462-2466. Impact Factor: 1.879
  • Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., and Kwon, J.H. (2015). Worldwide status of fresh fruits irradiation and concerns about quality, safety and consumer acceptance. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.DOI:10.1080/10408398.2013.787384.Impact Factor: 5.548
  • Kim B.K., Ahn, J.J., Shahbaz, H.M., Akram, K., Kim, C.T., and Kwon, J.H. (2015). A study of the impact of mineral separation procedure on thermoluminescence analysis of non-irradiated dried fish and shellfish. Actaalimentaria an international journal of food science. 44(3), 400-408.Impact Factor: 0.274
  • Rehman, H., Farooq, U., Akram, K.,Sidhu, A.I., Shafi, A., and Sarfraz, F. (2015). Incorporation of garlic extract as antifungal agent in psyllium based edible coating for mandarin. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 1(1): 11-17.
  • Kim, M.Y., Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Kim, G.R., Kwak, J.Y., Jeong, M.S., and Kwon, J.H. (2016). Study of Photo and Thermoluminescence Properties to Identify Irradiated Dried-Fishery Products. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 25 (3) 299-306. Impact Factor: 0.688
  • Asif, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K., Hayat, Z., Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Sidhu, M.A.I., Rehman, H.U. and Aftab, S.(2016). Therapeutic potentials of bioactive compounds from mango fruit wastes. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 53, pp.102-112.Impact Factor: 5.1910
  • Salah-ud-Din, Akram, K.,Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Rehman, H., and Sidhu, M.A.I. (2016). Effect of water extracts of apple and pomegranate peel on the quality of orange squash. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 1(2): 40-47.
  • Akbar, N., Farooq, U., Akram, K.,Rehman, H., Ijaz, M.A., and Shafi, A. (2016). Impact of season and cold storage on the quality of guava concentrate. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences. 2(1): 15-22.
  • Yaqub, S., Farooq, U., Shafi, A., Akram, K., Murtaza, M.A., Kausar, T., and Siddique, F.(2016). Chemistry and Functionality of Bioactive Compounds Present in Persimmon. Journal of Chemistry, 2016.Impact Factor: 1.300
  • Mehmood, T., Hussain, S., Farooq, U. and Akram, K. (2016). Impact of different farming systems (conventional, integrated and organic) and storage time on physiological characteristics of kinnow mandarin (Citrus nobilis× Citrus deliciosa). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 53(1), 7-15.Impact Factor: 0.67
  • Shahbaz, H.M., Park, E.J., Kim, G.R., Akram, K., Kwon, J.H. (2016). Assessment of Antioxidant Potential of Pomegranate Fruit By-Products via a Direct Approach Using a Simple QUENCHER Method. Journal of AOAC International, 99 (3), 599-603. Impact Factor: 1.12
  • Tanveer, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K.,Shafi, A., Sarfraz, F., Rehman, H. (2016). Antibacterial potential of pomegranate peel and seed extracts against food borne pathogens. Asian Journal of Agricultural Biology, 4, 60-64. (HEC Approved).
  • Tanveer, A., Akram, K.,Farooq, U., Hayat, Z. and Shafi, A. (2017). Management of Diabetic Complications through Fruit Flavonoids as Natural Remedy. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(7), 1411-1422. Impact Factor: 6.007
  • Akram, K.,Shahbaz, H. M., Kim, G. R., Farooq, U., Kwon, J. H. (2017). Improved extraction and quality characterization of water-soluble polysaccharide from gamma-irradiated Lentinusedodes. Journal of Food Science, 82(2), 296-303.Impact Factor: 1.815.
  • Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K. (2018). Therapeutic potential of synbiotic fermented milk: A functional dairy product. International Journal of Dairy Technology, (Accepted). Impact Factor: 0.867

Chapter in a Book

  • Akram, K.,Ahn J.J., and Kwon J.H. (2012). Analytical methods for the identification of irradiated foods. In: Belotserkovsky and Ostaltsov (Editors), Ionizing radiation: applications, sources and biological effects, Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA.
  • Akram K.,Farooq, U., Shafi, A. (2017). Electron spin resonance spectroscopy for the identification of irradiated fruits and vegetables. In: Ashutosh Kumar Shukla (Ed), Electron Spin Resonance in Food Science. Elsevier Editora Ltda. Rua Quintana, 753 – 8o Andar, Brooklin – São Paulo – Brazil. Pages:62-83.
  • Shafi, A., Farooq, U., Akram, K.,Hayat, Z. (2018). Phytochemistry and potential therapeutic perspectives of melon seeds. In: Megh. R. Goyal (Ed), Phytochemistry, potential, extraction techniques and therapeutic perspectives of bioactive compounds in plants. Apple Academic Press, Inc.Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way3333Mistwell CrescentWaretown, New Jersey 08758 USAOakville, Ontario L6L 0A2 Canada. (Under Production)
  • Hayat, Z.,Akram, K.,Mahmud, A., Farooq, U., Farid, M. A., Shafi, A. (2018). Phytochemicals from fruit wastes as alternatives to antibiotics for sustainable and socially accepted poultry production. In: Megh. R. Goyal(Ed), Phytochemistry, potential, extraction techniques and therapeutic perspectives of bioactive compounds in plants. Apple Academic Press, Inc.Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way3333Mistwell CrescentWaretown, New Jersey 08758 USAOakville, Ontario L6L 0A2 Canada. (Under Production)
  • Hayat, Z., Akram, K., Mahmud, A., Farooq, U., Farid, M. A., Shafi, A. (2018). Phytochemicals from fruit wastes as alternatives to antibiotics for sustainable and socially accepted poultry production. In: Megh. R. Goyal (Ed), Phytochemistry, potential, extraction techniques and therapeutic perspectives of bioactive compounds in plants. Apple Academic Press, Inc.Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way3333Mistwell Crescent Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USAOakville, Ontario L6L 0A2 Canada. (Under Production).

SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Merit scholarship during M. Sc. (Hons.) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Technical note “Importance of microbiological laboratory in flour mills” in “The Milling News (Dec. 2006; Pakistan Flour Mills Association)”
  • Technical note “Post-harvest storage management of wheat” in “The Milling News (June 2007; Pakistan Flour Mills Association)”
  • Korean Government International Scholarship for Ph.D. study (Food Science and Biotechnology) in Kyungpook National University, Korea.
  • Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology:Characterization and identification of gamma-irradiated liquid sauces (Ahn, J.J., Akram, K., Park, H.J., and Kwon, J.H. Proceeding p. 223, EXCO, Daegu, Korea, 8-10 June, 2011).
  • Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Preservation: Identification and characterization of irradiated-dried shiitake mushrooms using ESR, SEM, and FT-IR analyses (Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Kim, G.R., and Kwon, J.H. Proceeding p. 314, Seoul Education Culture Center, Seoul, Korea, 17-18 November, 2011).
  • Best Research Poster Award from the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology: Application of different techniques to detect the presence of gamma-irradiated component in low quantity in non-irradiated mushroom powders (Akram, K.,Ahn, J.J., Park, H.J., Jeong, M.S., Kwak, J.Y., Kwon, J.H.) Proceeding p. 213, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea, 14-15 June, 2012).
  • Korean Government Post-doctoral Research Fellowship under the Brain-Korea 21 Program (Food Science and Technology) in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • Invited Speaker for “Polysaccharide-extraction properties of gamma-irradiated mushrooms” at International Symposium on Global Young Fellowship for Functional Development of Life Sciences. Wasung Hall, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea, 21 September 2012.
  • Akram, K. and Kwon, J.H. (2010). Food irradiation for mushrooms: A review in Journal of Korean Society of Applied Biological Chemistry was awarded as top cited paper (2011-2012) byKorean Society of Applied Biological Chemistry.
  • Research Productivity Award 2014-15 From Pakistan Council of Science and Technology.

TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS

  • Six-month Post-Graduate Diploma “Certified Quality Professional”July to December, 2004, Pakistan Institute of Quality Control in affiliation with National University of Science and technology (NUST), Lahore, Pakistan. Project:“Quality function development in a food industry”
  • Training from a Japanese expert on“Quality &productivity improvement through JIT & TPM techniques”,15 March, 2005, organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and National Productivity Organization(NPO).
  • "National seminar on challenges to food industry in the WTO scenario”, 27 June, 2005, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • One month, in-house quality management systems and HACCP trainings at Kolson Foods, Karachi Head office conducted by MOODY International (May, 2007).
  • "3-days workshop on project management”15 November, 2007, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
  • A seminar on "RF extraction",30 April, 2009, presented by Prof. Back Un-Du (Saskathchewan University Canada) in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • International Phytochemicals Symposium,“Nutraceuticals and food safety for well-being life”28 May, 2009. Daejeon convention center, Daejeon, Korea.
  • An open forum Seminar on “Korean vision for the globalization” 23 July, 2009, in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • The 2nd KAST-USA Bilateral Symposium, “Translating risk assessment into policy”, 24-25 August, 2009, Seoul Plaza Hotel, Diamond Hall, Seoul, Korea.
  • Korea-Japan Joint Symposium and Graduate Students Forum, “Development of functional food and biomaterials”, 11-12 September, 2009, Wasung Hall, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • A Symposium at EXCO, “Korean vision for globalization” 23-25 September, 2009, Daegu, Korea
  • KFDA-ILSI Korea Expert Forum, "Current status of detection methods on irradiated foods", 29 September, 2009, KFDA, Seoul, Korea.
  • “Radiation industry symposium”, 7 October, 2009, Legend Hotel, Daejeon, Korea
  • “Lab safety training”, 16 December, 2009, Advanced Instrument Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • Symposium on “Hazard management for agro-food safety” 14 January, 2010, in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
  • “Advance analytical instrument training”, 02 April, 2010, Advanced Instrument Center,Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • A Seminar on "Commercialization of irradiated foods" 17 May, 2010, Presented by Ronald Eustice, (President US Minnesota Beef Council) in Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • Food Industrial Symposium "Industrialization and enhancement of consumer’s acceptability on irradiated foods for green development", 19 May, 2010. Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup, Korea.
  • Symposium on “Export promotion of Korean fruits” 14 July, 2010. National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Suwon, Korea.
  • Food Safety Open Forum. "Right knowledge of irradiated foods" 13 August, 2010. Korean Women`s Development Institute Center, Seoul, Korea.
  • “International symposium on SaumelUndong”, The 30th FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, 29 September, 2010, Gyeongju, Korea.
  • “SaumelUndongtraining for foreign students in Korea”,05-06 November, 2010,SaumelUndong Training Center, Youngdong-daero, Gangman-gu, Seoul, Korea.
  • Technical lecture "Detection methods of irradiated foods" 10 November, 2010, presented by Prof. Dr. Joong-Ho Kwon (Kyungpook National Univ., Korea) at Nongsimheadquaters, Seoul, Korea.
  • “International symposium on food irradiation”, 16-19 May, 2011, Korea University, Seoul and Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Jeongeup, Korea.
  • Workshop on “ASTM dosimetrytutorial: The key to radiation processing”, 13 June, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
  • 2nd Korea-Japan Joint Symposium and Graduate Students Forum, “Convergence technology of bio and nanoscience”, 6 September, 2011, Wasung Hall, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • International Symposium “Prospect for soybean production and utilization”,23 September, 2011, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • “Lab safety training”, 07 April, 2012, Advanced Instrument Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
  • Current Issues in Food Safety-The Way Forward. International Seminar on March, 04, 2018.  Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, BahauddinZakariya University Multan-Pakistan.
  • Awareness Seminar on Tecnology development Fund TDF on 24 October, 2018 at BahauddinZakariya University Multan, Pakistan.