Biography

Kamal Niaz (KN) acquired DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) Degree from The University of Agriculture Peshawar-Pakistan under Registration number 2009-Agr-U-19578 and got CGPA 3.21/4.00. After that KN recently enrolled as a Ph.D. student in Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences-Tehran Iran. Here, KN has developed excellent research and communication skills. Currently, KN has published almost 42 articles in prestigious national and international journals within a short period of time with 80+ impact factor. He is working as volunteer reviewer in different prestigious journals.

Research work:

PhD Title: To evaluate the potential effects of styrene on liver and pancreas with reference to glucose homeostasis

Summary:  Styrene is an aromatic hydrocarbon compound present in the environment and has primary exposure through plastic industry, rubber industries, packaging materials, insulations, and fiber glass and carpet industry. The current study was designed to evaluate styrene-induced toxicity parameters in rat plasma fasting blood glucose (FBG) level, oral glucose tolerance, insulin secretion, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and protein carbonyl, inflammatory cytokines in plasma, oxidative stress in plasma and liver tissue, caspase-3 and -9 of the islet cells, glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase), glycogen phosphorylase (GP), and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) activities, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) ratio, changes in gene expressions such as glutamate dehydrogenase 1 (GLUD1), glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2) and glucokinase (GCK) in liver and pancreas. Styrene was dissolved in corn oil and administered at different doses (250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 mg/kg/day and control) to each rat, for 42 days. In treated groups, styrene significantly increased fasting blood glucose, plasma insulin (p< 0.001) and glucose tolerance. Glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia were found to be the main consequences correlating gene expression of islet cells. Plasma SOD, protein carbonyl, inflammatory cytokines of plasma were significantly up-regulated in styrene administrated groups (p< 0.001). Styrene caused a significant disturbance of oxidative stress markers (p< 0.001) in plasma and liver. In treated rats, styrene significantly altered G6Pase, GP and PEPCK activity (p< 0.001). The ATP/ADP ratio of live cells was significantly raised by increasing the dose (p< 0.001). Moreover, the activities of caspase-3 and -9 of the islet cells were significantly up-regulated by this compound at 1500 and 2000 mg/kg/day styrene administrated groups (p< 0.001). Styrene disrupted gluconeogenesis/glycogenolysis pathways and insulin secretory functions of islets by targeting GDH, GLUT2 and GCK genes of liver and pancreatic islets. The present study illustrates that FBG, insulin pathway, induction of oxidative stress followed by changes inflammatory cytokines, cell viability, caspase-3 and -9 of the islet cells, G6Pase, GP and PEPCK activities in liver tissue, ATP and ADP ratio and the genes responsible for glucose metabolism are the mechanisms of styrene’s action in the liver, which consequently lead to other abnormalities in various organs. From my thesis, I published two research articles in well-known prestigious journals.

Area of Expertise 

• Drug Toxicity · Environmental Toxicology · Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology · Epigenetics · Infectious Diseases Targeting · Mechanistic Toxicology · Animal Food · Animal Nutrition · Veterinary Pharmacology · Diabetes

 

International Publications

Cumulative Total Impact Factor = 83.994

• Niaz, K., Hassan, F. I., Mabqool, F., Khan, F., Momtaz, S., Baeeri, M., ... & Abdollahi, M. 2017. Effect of styrene exposure on plasma parameters, molecular mechanisms and gene expression in rat model islet cells. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 54, 62-73. IF= 2.776
• Niaz, K., Mabqool, F., Khan, F., Ismail Hassan, F., Baeeri, M., Navaei‐Nigjeh, M., ... & Abdollahi, M. 2017. Molecular mechanisms of action of styrene toxicity in blood plasma and liver. Environmental Toxicology. 32(10):2256-2266. doi: 10.1002/tox.22441. IF= 2.491
• Maqbool F, Bahadar H, Niaz K, Baeeri M, Rahimifard M, Navaei-Nigjeh M, et al. 2016. Effects of methyl mercury on the activity and gene expression of mouse Langerhans islets and glucose metabolism. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 93(2016): 119-128. IF= 3.778
• Rahimifard, M., Moeini-Nodeh, S., Niaz, K., Baeeri, M., Jamalifar, H. and Abdollahi, M., 2018. Improvement of the functionality of pancreatic Langerhans islets via reduction of bacterial contamination and apoptosis using phenolic compounds. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 17 July. IF= 1.514
• Baeeri, M., Momtaz, S., Navaei-Nigjeh, M., Niaz, K., Rahimifard, M., Ghasemi-Niri, S. F., ... & Abdollahi, M. 2017. Molecular evidence on the protective effect of ellagic acid on phosalone-induced senescence in rat embryonic fibroblast cells. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 100, 8-23. IF= 3.997
• Niaz, K., Bahadar, H., Maqbool, F., Abdollahi, M., 2015. A review of environmental and occupational exposure to xylene and its health concerns. EXCLI Journal, 14: 1167-1186. IF= 1.292
• Niaz, K., Maqbool, F., Bahadar, H., Abdollahi, M., 2016. Can bacterium UD1023 lessen the uptake and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in plants? An update. EXCLI Journal, 15: 5-9. IF= 1.462
• Niaz K, Zaplatic E, Spoor J. 2018. Highlight report: Diploptera functata (cockroach) milk as next superfood EXCLI Journal 2018;17: 721-723. IF= 2.424
• Niaz, K., Maqbool, F., Khan, F., Hassan, FI., Momtaz, S., Abdollahi, M., 2018. Comparative occurrence of diabetes in canine, feline, and few wild animals and their association with pancreatic disease and ketoacidosis with therapeutic approach, Veterinary World, 11(4): 410-422.
•  Khan IT, Bule M, Ullah R, Nadeem M, Asif S, Niaz K 2019. The antioxidant components of milk and their role in processing, ripening, and storage: Functional food, Veterinary World, 12(1): 12-33.
• Niaz K, Zaplatic E, Spoor J. 2018. Extensive use of monosodium glutamate: a threat to public health? EXCLI Journal 2018;17: 273-278. IF= 2.424
• Maqbool, F., Bahadar, H., Hassani, S., Niaz, K., Baeeri, M., Rahimifard, M., Ghasemi-Nirii, S.F., Abdollahi, M 2019. Biochemical evidence on the potential role of methyl mercury in hepatic glucose metabolism toward insulin resistance through inflammatory signaling and free radical pathways. J Cellular Biochem. DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28899. IF= 2.959
• Abdurahman, AA., Chaka, EE., Bule, M., Niaz , K. 2019. Magnitude and determinants of complementary feeding practices in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 5(7), e01865. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01865
• Zaplatic, E., Bule, M., Shah, S.Z.A., Md. Sahab, U., Niaz, K 2019. Molecular mechanisms underlying protective role of quercetin in attenuating Alzheimer’s disease. Life Sci. 224:109-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2019.03.055 IF= 3.234
• Uddin Md S. Kabir Md T., Jakaria Md.,  Mamun AA., Niaz K., Amran Md S 2019. Endothelial PPARγ Is Crucial for Averting Age-Related Vascular Dysfunction by Stalling Oxidative Stress and ROCK. Neurotoxicity Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12640-019-00047-5. IF= 3.186
• Uddin Md S. Kabir Md T., Jakaria Md.,  Mamun AA., Niaz K., Amran Md S 2019. Correction to: Endothelial PPARγ Is Crucial for Averting Age-Related Vascular Dysfunction by Stalling Oxidative Stress and ROCK. Neurotoxicity Research. 36(2):437-438. DOI: 10.1007/s12640-019-00065-3. IF= 3.186

• Rahimifard, Mahban, Maqbool, F., Niaz, K., et al. 2017. Targeting the TLR4 signaling pathway by polyphenol: A novel therapeutic strategy for neuroinflammation. Ageing Research Reviews. IF= 8.973
• Niaz, K., Khan, F., Maqbool, F., Momtaz, S., Hassan, F.I., Nobakht-Haghighi, N., Rahimifard, M. and Abdollahi, M., 2017. Endo-cannabinoids system and the toxicity of cannabinoids with a biotechnological approach. EXCLI Journal, 16, 688-711. IF= 2.424
• Hassan, F. I., Niaz, K., Maqbool, F., Khan, F., & Abdollahi, M. 2017. Congenital Abnormalities: Consequence of Maternal Zika Virus Infection: A Narrative Review. Infectious Disorders-Drug Targets, 17, 1-11.
• Khan, F., Niaz, K., Abdollahi, M. 2018. Toxicity of biologically active peptides and future safety aspects: an update. Curr Drug Discov Technol. 2018. DOI: 10.2174/1570163815666180219112806.
• Khan, F., Momtaz, S., Niaz, K., Hassan, F. I., & Abdollahi, M. 2017. Epigenetic mechanisms underlying the toxic effects associated with arsenic exposure and the development of diabetes. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 107:406-417. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2017.07.021. IF= 3.997
• Momtaz, S., Niaz, K., Maqbool, F., Abdollahi, M., Rastrelli, L., & Nabavi, S. M. 2016. STAT3 targeting by polyphenols: Novel therapeutic strategy for melanoma. BioFactors. IF= 4.504
• Khan, F., Niaz, K., Hassan, F.I., Abdollahi, M. 2017. An evidence-based review of the genotoxic and reproductive effects of sulfur mustard. Archive of Toxicology, DOI: 10.1007/s00204-016-1911-8, 2016; 1-14. IF= 5.728
• Hodjat, M., Rahmani, S., Khan, F., Niaz, K., Navaei–Nigjeh, M., Nejad, S.M. and Abdollahi, M., 2017. Environmental toxicants, incidence of degenerative diseases, and therapies from the epigenetic point of view. Archives of Toxicology, 1-21. IF= 5.728
• Abdollahi, M., Hassan, F., Didari, T., Khan F., Niaz, K., Mojtahedzadeh M. 2020. Review on the Protective Effects of Metformin in Sepsis-Induced Organ Failure Cell J Volume 21, Number 4, 2020, Serial Number:84.
• Maqbool, F., Niaz, K., Hassan, F.I., Khan, F., Abdollahi M. 2017. Immunotoxicity of Mercury: Pathological and Toxicological Effects. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C, 35(1), ID: 1278299, DOI:10.1080/10590501.2016.1278299. IF= 4.586
• Niaz K, Maqbool F, Baeeri M, et al. CYP2D: Brain Enzyme Involved in Induction of Analgesia and Codeine Dependency. Electronic J Biol, 12:3.
• Larijani, B., Niaz, K., Pourabbasi, A., Khan, F., Spoor, J., & Abdollahi, M. 2017. Not only iranian rise in science marred by fraud: misconduct is a global problem. EXCLI J, 16, 1099-1102. IF= 2.424
• Niaz, K., Maqbool, M., Bahadar, H., Abdollahi, M., 2017. Health Benefits of Manuka Honey as an Essential Constituent for Tissue Regeneration. Current Drug Metabolism. DOI: 10.2174/1389200218666170911152240. IF= 2.659

• Niaz, K., Maqbool, F., Khan, F., Bahadar, H., Ismail, H.F. and Abdollahi, M., 2017. Smokeless tobacco (paan and gutkha) consumption and its prevalence contributing toward oral cancer. Epidemiology and Health. 39:e2017009. doi: 10.4178/epih.e2017009.
• Fazlullah, Niaz, K., Maqbool, F., Hassan F.I., Abdollahi, M., Venkata, K.N., Bishayee, A., Nabavi S. 2016. Molecular Targets Underlying the Anticancer Effects of Quercetin: An Update. Nutrients. 8(9), 529; doi:10.3390/nu8090529 - published 29 August 2016. IF= 3.759
• Hassan, F.I., Niaz, K., Khan, F., Maqbool, F., Abdollahi M. 2017. The Relation between Rice Consumption, Arsenic Contamination, and Prevalence of Diabetes in South Asia. EXCLI J. 16:1132-1143. IF= 1.462
• Bahadar H, Maqbool F, Niaz K, Abdollahi M., 2016. Toxicity of Nanoparticles and an Overview of Current Experimental Models. Iranian Biomedical Journal. 20(1):1-11.
• Elnaz Faghfuri, Shekoufeh Nikfar, Niaz K, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi &
  Mohammad Abdollahi (2018): Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) inhibitors to treat melanoma
  alone or in combination with other kinase inhibitors, Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism &
  Toxicology, DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2018.1432593 IF= 3.027
• Bahadar, H., Abdollahi, M., Maqbool, F., Baeeri, M. and Niaz, K. 2014. Mechanistic overview of immune modulatory effects of environmental toxicants. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets,13, 382-386.
• Maqbool, F., Safavi, M., Bahadar, H., Rahimifard, M., Niaz, K. & Abdollahi, M. 2015. Discovery Approaches for Novel Dyslipidemia Drugs. Curr Drug Discov Technol, 12: 90-116.

International Poster and Conference Papers

Cumulative Total Impact Factor= 20.835

• Niaz, K., Bisegna, A., Perugini, M.,  2018. Genotoxicity and toxicological evaluation of endocrine disruptors on zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. Proceedings of the 64th Congress of the Italian Embryological Group (GEI), L’Aquila, 11-14 June 2018. European Journal of Histochemistry, 62/1. IF= 2.217
• Khan IT, Bule M, Ullah R, Nadeem M, Asif S, Niaz K 2019. Functional foods: milk, its constituents and products have antioxidant characteristics. International Buffalo Conference, 18-20 February 2019
• Niaz, K., Mabqool, F., Khan, F., Ismail Hassan, F., Baeeri, M., Navaei‐Nigjeh, M., ... & Abdollahi, M. 2018. Molecular mechanisms of action of styrene toxicity in blood plasma and liver. Blastic conference series. DOI: 10.5185/bcs18s.2018
• Niaz, K., Angelozzi, G., Perugini M., 2018. Evaluation of ecotoxic effect of zebrafish dry feed and water via Microtox® M500 Analyser. Annual meeting of cellular and molecular biotechnologies doctoral programmes.
• Niaz, K., et al. 2017. Assessment of Molecular mechanism(s) of styrene toxicity in blood plasma and liver. Toxicology Letters. Volume 280, Supplement 1, 20 October 2017, Pages S212, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.07.582 IF= 3.858
• Niaz, K., et al. 2017. Influence of styrene on plasma parameters and molecular expression of islets of Langerhans in rat model. Toxicology Letters. Volume 280, Supplement 1, 20 October 2017, Pages S169, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.07.472 IF= 3.858
• Rahimifard, M., Niaz, K., Moeini, S., Baeeri, M., Abdollahi, M. 2017. Using ellagic acid for enhance outcomes of pancreatic islet transplantation, Toxicology Letter. Volume 280, Supplement 1, 20 October 2017, Pages S169, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.07.474 IF= 3.858
• Baeeri, M, M Navaei Nigjeh, K Niaz, M Rahimifard, SF Ghasemi Niri, MA Rezvanfar, M Gholami, and M Abdollahi. 2016. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Aging and Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence in Rat Embryonic Fibroblast Cells by PEhosalone and Hydrogen Peroxide. Toxicology Letters. 258: S243. IF= 3.522
• Maqbool, F, H Bahadar, K Niaz, M Baeeri, M Rahimifard, M Navaei Nigjeh, S Farnaz Ghasemi, and M Abdollahi. 2016. Methyl Mercury Effects on the Activity and Gene Expression of Pancreatic Langerhans Islets in Mice and Glucose Metabolism. Toxicology Letters. 258: S173. IF= 3.522
• Khan, F., Hassan, M., Hussain, S., Ali, A., Malik, F., Niaz, K. 2017. Evaluation of Phytochemicals, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Eclipta Alba and Fagonia Cretica. ICAFS and 7th ICBB, Pak J Zoo.
• Asif, S., Parveen, G., Uzair, B., Niaz, K. 2017. Screeing for the prevalance of toxin producing clostridium species from animal farm houses of Potohar region-Pakistan. ICAFS and 7th ICBB, Pak J Zoo.
• Ahmad, W., Rizvi, F., Azmatullah, Faiz, S., Shah, K., Niaz K. 2017. Echinacea Purpurea (Cone flower): an immunomodulatory agent in Newcastle disease infected broiler chicks. ICAFS and 7th ICBB, Pak J Zoo.

Seminars, Trainings and Conferences

• 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Germany 24-29 June 2018 .
• Zebrafish and other Aquatic Models in Mediterranean Labs, The Zebrafish Model in Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Palermo-Italy, 12th December 2017.
• In-Service Competency Enhancement Training for Young Faculty. Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bahawalpur. 28-30 January 2019
• International Buffalo Conference, February 18-20, 2019 Lahore Pakistan.
• SAS Software. Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bahawalpur-63100 2019.
• SPSS Software. Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bahawalpur-63100 2019.
• Endnote Software. Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bahawalpur-63100 2019.
• International Zebrafish and Medaka course, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)-Germany 12-15th Feb 2018
• Annual Meeting of Doctoral Programmes in Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology, University of L’Aquila-Italy, 23rd February 2018
• 2nd International Workshop on Dairy Sciences Park: Participated that was held in The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-Pakistan 18-20 November 2013.
• Elsevier Authors Workshop: Participated and get Certificate on workshop” How to write and International Article” on 31th December, 2014 in Tehran, Iran.
• Real Time PCR: Participated in conference that was held in Department of Anatomical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University 29th November 2015
• Cellular and Molecular Biology Skills Session: Got training and certification in cellular and molecular biology techniques held for 6 day, 14-20 February, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
• Scientific Communication, Writing, and Editing Workshop: Participated in scientific writing workshop by Tehran University of Medical Sciences held on 11th December 2015.
•  Advanced Techniques in Pharmaco-Toxicological/Pharmaceutical Studies (Flow Cytometry): Participated in PSRC January, 2016.
• 1st International Conference on Sustainable Health Development: Participated in School of public Health, TUMS-Tehran, Iran April 24 and 25, 2016

Published and Accepted Book chapters

• Farid, F., Sideeq, O., Khan, F., Niaz, K., 5.1 SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 501-508, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00066-7
• Sameem, B., Khan, F., Niaz, K., 2.6 L-Cysteine Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 53-58, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00007-2
• Billah, DM., Hosen, MB., Khan, F., Niaz, K., 3.13 Echinacea Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 205-210, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00029-1
• Billah, DM., Khan, F., Niaz, K., 3.38 Scutellaria Baicalensis Georgi Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 403-408, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00054-0
• Bule, M., Khan, F., Niaz, K., 5.2 Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 509-515, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00067-9
• Shah, T., Khan, F., Bule, M., Niaz, K., 3.44 WHITE DEAD-NETTLE (LAMIUM ALBUM) Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 455-459, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00060-6
• Shah, T., Bule, M., Niaz, K., 3.21 Goji Berry Lycium barbarum–(superfood) Book: Nonvitamin and Nonmineral Nutritional Supplements 1st Edition, ISBN: 9780128124918, 2019, Pages 257-264, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812491-8.00037-0
• Shah, A., Niaz, K., Ahmed, M., Bunyan, R (2019). Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Brain Imaging: State-of-the-art. Biological, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Alzheimer's Disease - Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease, Springer Nature.
• Mumtaz, F., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Antibrowning Agents, Food additives and Human Health, Bentham Science. DOI: 10.2174/1160101
• Sideeq, O., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Antimicrobial Agents, Food additives and Human Health, Bentham Science. DOI: 10.2174/1160101
• Sideeq, O., Bule, M., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Historical background of food additives and their advantages and drawbacks, Food additives and Human Health, Bentham Science. DOI: 10.2174/1160101
• Bule, M., Abdurahman, A.A., Niaz, K., Ajmal, M (2019). Diet and nutrition in Alzheimer's disease and healthy aging.
• Rehman, M.U., Abdullah., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Introduction to Natural Products Analysis, Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556
• Niaz, K et al (2019). Analysis of Polyphenolics, Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556
• Shah, I., Nawaz, M.A., Pervez, S., Khan, F., Shah, M.A., Niaz, K et al (2019). Analysis of other Polyphenolics (Capsaicin, gingerol, and alkyl resorcinols), Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556
• Nawaz, M.A., Chahardoli, A., Pervez, S., Shah, I., Jalilian, F., Memariani, Z., Farzaei, M.H., Shokoohinia, Y., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Analysis of Organic acids, Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher,ISBN: 9780128164556
• Mumtaz, F., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Analysis of Plant Lipids, Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556
• Zaplatic, E., Afzal, N., Shah, M. A., Kabir, A., Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Analysis of proteins, peptides and amino acids, Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556
• Zaplatic, E., Khan, F., Shah, M.A., Niaz, K (2019). Analysis of Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides, Polysaccharides), Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556.
• Zaplatic, E., Khan, F., Shah, M.A., Niaz, K (2019). Analysis of Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides, Polysaccharides), Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556.
• Ressaissi, Y., Khan, F., Shah, M.A., Niaz, K (2019). Analysis of Quinonoids, Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128164556
• Ressaissi, Y., Khan, F., Shah, M.A., Niaz, K (2019). Bioavailability and safety of phytonutrients, Phytonutrients in Food: From Traditional to Rational Usage. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128153543
• Bule, M., Khan, Issa, I.A., F., Shah, M.A., Niaz, K (2019). Development of New Food Products Based on Phytonutrients, Phytonutrients in Food: From Traditional to Rational Usage. Elsevier Publisher, ISBN: 9780128153543
• Zaplatic, E., Bule, M., Niaz, K (2019). Antivirals: Past, Present, and Future, Recent Advances in Animal Virology, Springer Nature
• Niaz, K et al (2019). Hepatitis B virus, Influence of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Plant Extracts in Liver Diseases, Springer Nature
• Noreen, N., Shah, M.A., Khan, F., Niaz, K et al (2019). Mediterranean diet for active and healthy aging,Springer Nature
• Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Dopamine Signaling,Neurochemical Systems and Signaling: From Molecules to Networks, CRC Tylor & Francis Group
• Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Glial Signal Transduction,Neurochemical Systems and Signaling: From Molecules to Networks, CRC Tylor & Francis Group
• Khan, F., Niaz, K (2019). Huntington’s Disease,Neurochemical Systems and Signaling: From Molecules to Networks, CRC Tylor & Francis Group

Editor and Regional Editor of Journals

Frontiers in Veterinary Science (Veterinary Infectious Diseases)

Teaching and Research Experiences

• Teaching assistant in Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences-Iran, September 2014-September 2017
• Evaluation of endocrine disruptors involve in Diabetes, September 2014-September 2017

Leadership Experiences

• Sahar Urdu TV show, Tehran, Iran and talk on various hot topics related to animals and human diseases, September 2014-September 2017

Reviewer of International Journal

• Food and Chemical Toxicology (USA)
• DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Iran)
• Journal of Medical Hypotheses and Ideas
• International Ophthalmology
• International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology
• Frontier in Marine Science
• Frontier in Pharmacology
• Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
• Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Frontiers in Veterinary Science (Veterinary Infectious Diseases)
• Frontier in Pharmacology

Membership in Societies

• Society of Toxicology (SOT)
• International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
• International Zebrafish Society
• Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe.
• British Pharmacological Society.

Skills and Instrument Training

• Multiparameter Photometer
• Microtox M500® Analyzer
• Stereo-inverted Microscopy
• High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
•  Flow cytometry
• Enzyme Link Immune Sorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Spectrophotometer
• Various other analytical instruments
• Morphometry
• Sperm Motility

Computer Skills

• Graphics: Paint shop, Window Movies Maker, Adobe Photo Shop, Photo Shine, Photo Magic, Ulead Video Studio 07 & 10 
• Others:  MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Command on Internet.

Languages

• Speak, Read & Write (English)
• Speak, Read & Write (Urdu)
• Speak, Read & Write (Pashto)
• Speak Persian (Basic)

Interest & Activities

• Writing articles
• Using Internet
• Playing games on computer (IGI, NEED for Speed)
• Books and News paper
• Watching Movies

Miscellenous

• Winner of Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant winner for Stage Researcher 2017
• Gold-Tuition Waiver merit-based scholarship for PhD in Tehran University of Medical Science
• Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad Scholarship from Higher Education Commission-Pak
• Got Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme Scholarship for the year 2013-14
• Laptop Award Winner for Extra-academic performance during DVM at university level
• Got FATA Scholarship for five years in The University of Agriculture Peshawar-Pakistan
• Got Diya Scholarship in School, College, and University
• Registered with PMVC under Registration # 2009-Agr-U-19578
• Six months Diploma in Poultry Farming from Skill Development Council
• Six months Diploma in Dairy Farming from Allama Iqbal Open University