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Research Projects 2006

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
1ChemistryDr. Abdul JabbarDevelopment of Techniques of Production and
chemical engineering of fungal Alpha-amylase potent desizer for industrial use
2006HEC1,704,930.0

Research Projects 2007

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
1ZoologyDr. Shahid MahboobRanaDetermination of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues  in Indian Major Carps2007HEC896,159.0
2ZoologyDr. Abdul GhafoorEstablishment of Sustainable Bio-Control of Cotton  Bollworm Helicoverpaarmigera (Hub)  by arraneid fauna in Central Punjab2007HEC2,380,986.0

Research Projects 2008

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
1BotanyDr. Mubashir NiazStudies on the Dynamics and Frequency Distributional pattern of air Borne Biotic Contaminants of Faisalabad Districts and their potential health hazard on Human Population2008HEC1,736,750.0
2BotanyDr. Mubashir NiazSurvey and Surveillance of Fungal association with
 major local and exotic plants species of Faisalabad Area
2008HEC1,911,285.0
3ZoologyDr. Shahid Mahboob RanaComparative Study of Genotoxic Effects of Heavy metal on Indian Major Carpss by Bioassays in the indus river2008PSF1,178,100.0

Research Projects 2009

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
 1ChemistryDr. Asghar JamalStudy of Molecular Interactions in solution of
biological and industrial importance
2009HEC2,794,000.0

Research Projects 2010

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Sr.# DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
 1Applied ChemistryDr. Abdullah Ijaz HussaiExploration of Biological and Pharmaceutical potentials of three oregano, wild mint and Tulsilamiaceae plants2010HEC2,564,007.00
 2Applied ChemistryDr. Khalid Mahmood ZiaSynthesis and Characterization of Chitosan based polyurethanes with potential and biomedical Implants2010HEC2,858,448.00
 3Applied ChemistryProf. Dr. Muhammad ZuberSynthesis and Characterization of Polyurethane Acrylate Opolymers2010HEC1,812,254.00
 4BotanyDr. Muhammad IqbalProduction of Selenium fortified wheat through various exogenous applications2010HEC2,230,740.0
 5BotanyDr. Syed Hammad RazaInduction and activation of antioxidant enzymes through various osmotic and their relationship with salt tolerance of wheat2010HEC2,213,400.0
 6ChemistryDr. Nasir RasoolRegioselective Synthesis of Biaryl and triaryl ring systems via Palladium catalysed Suzuki Cross Coupling reactions & their Biological Activities2010HEC4,147,530.0
7ChemistryDr. Kaleem Khan KhosaCyclometalled compounds as pre-catalyst and antitumour agents, Synthesis coordination behaviour and structure activity relationship2010HEC1,987,809.0
 8ChemistryDr. Muhammad ZuberPhytochemical and biological analysis of Zizyphusoxyphylla and Jatropha integerrima2010HEC2,386,800.0
 9BotanyDr. Rizwan RasheedStudies on the Role of Low Temperature Relations of Invertases And Phloem Loading Of Sugarcane (Saccharumofficinarum L.)2010 HEC500,000
 10Food ScienceDr. Muhammad Umair ArshadDietary Intervention to address Nutritional Deficiencies among Female Students of G.C University Faisalabad2010 HEC500,000
 11Food ScienceDr. Shahid MehmoodAssessment of Acid-Alkaline and Vitamin A Profile of the Most Vulnerable segment of the University2010 HEC500,000

Research Projects 2011

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
 1Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Muhammad IbrahimRajokaProduction of Lysine from Molasses and its role in the fortification of poultry feed2011HEC5103060
 2BotanyDr. TehreemaIfitkharOptimization of cultural conditions for the production of lipases by fungi isolated from different lipid rich environments and its characterization2011HEC6261678
 3ChemistryDr. SairaShahzadiSynthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation Of Bimetallic Sn(IV) And Pd(II) Complexes With Ligands Having O-and S-Donor Sites”.2011PSF1209100
 4ChemistryDr. SairaShahzadiSynthesis, Spectroscopy, antitumour, anti-inflammatory, insulin mimeting activity of vanadium complexes with various O and S donor ligands and structure activity of relationship2011HEC1972924
 5Env. SciencesDr. Farhat AbbasClimate Change Extremes for a Semi-arid Region of Punjab, Pakistan2011HEC1000000
 6ZoologyDr. Farhat JabeenCapacity building of fish and agricultural farmers and community awareness to minimize river water pollution2011British Council1287920
 7ZoologyDr. KhizarSamiullahExtinct bovids from the DhokPathan Formation of the district Chakwal in the Siwalika of Northern Pakistan2011HEC1645800

Research Projects 2012

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
 1BotanyDr. Muhammad IqbalPhysiological and Molecular Responses of Wheat Varieties to High Temperature Stress2012HEC2324001
 2BotanyDr. Nudrat Aisha AkramModulation in growth, yield and oil composition of canola (Brassica napus L.) by exogenously applied ascorbic acid under drought stress conditions2012IFS1200000
 3ChemistryDr. Fozia AnjumBiomineralization/ Biorecovery of metals from hospital wastes incinerator bottom ash using indigenous microbes2012IFS1000000
 4ZoologyDr. Farhat JabeenDeveloping Strategies to monitor Indus River Pollution in Mianwali region of Pakistan by using fish as a potential bio-indicator2012HEC3643648
 5ZoologyDr. Naureen Aziz QureshiTransnational Education Partnership Programme (BC-TNE)2012British Council5250000

Research Projects 2013

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
1.        Applied ChemistryDr. Muhammad Jawad SaifPreparation of Halloysite Polymer Composites and Study of its Industrial Applications2013HEC5,100,000.00
2.        Applied ChemistryMs. Aqdas NoreenEvaluation of the performance of chemical, biological and combined processes for the maximum removal of reactive dyes from wastewater2013IFS$12,000.00
3.        Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Khadim HussainCotton leaf curl disease, host-pathogen interactions2013IFS$11,400.00
4.        Env. SciencesDr. Sabir HussainEcological impact of transgenic BT Cotton hybrids on soil biological attributes of varying agricultural soils in Pakistan2013ILSI$15,700.00
5.        Env. SciencesDr. Saleem ArifLinking Cry-Protein persistence with microbial diversity, enzymatic activity, nutrient cycling and gaseous emissions in soils under Bt cotton in Punjab2013ILSI$18,900.00
6.        Env. SciencesDr. Tanvir ShahzadImpact of rhizodeposition and incorporation of residues from Bt-cotton on soil ecosystem processes of carbon & nitrogen cycling2013ILSI$14,280.00
7.        Food ScienceDr. Umair ArshadProbing the Health Claims of bitter gourd through diet based modules2013HEC6,776,607.00
8.         Applied Chemistry Dr. Naveed AnjumConducting polymers’ nanostructures: synthesis, characterizations and Application study2013 HEC 500,000
9.         Applied Chemistry Dr. Tahir Farooq Evaluation of biological activity of 1,2,3-triazoles2013 HEC 500,000
10.     Bioinformatics & Biotechnology Dr. NaziaNaheedDevelopment of PCR diagnostic technique for the characterization of single stranded DNA viruses infecting chickpea & other legumes2013 HEC 500,000
11.     Bioinformatics & Biotechnology Dr. Farrukh AzeemIdentification & Characterization of expression levels of transcription factor genes involved in multiple-stress tolerance of rice cultivars2013 HEC 500,000
12.      Botany Dr. Huma Lubna ShaheenModulation of seed vigor and antioxidative enzyme activities by K- sources priming in cotton under salt stress2013 HEC 500,000
13.      Botany Dr. Muhammad AzeemDrought ameliorative potential of trehalose and its impact on profiling and antioxidative in rice (Oryza Sativa L.)2013 HEC 500,000
14.      Botany Dr. Shagufta ParveenEffect of Triacontanol on maize (Zea mays L.) under salinity and drought stress conditions)2013 HEC 500,000
15.      Botany Dr. Sohail AkramExploring the critical factors affecting sugarcane transformation mediated by Agrobacterium tumefaciens2013 HEC 500,000
16.      Botany Dr. Abida PerveenEffect of exogenous application of thiourea on wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) under cadmium stress2013 HEC 500,000
17.      Chemistry Dr. Tahir Farooq Evaluation of the biological of 1,2,3-triazoles.2013 HEC 500,000
18.      Chemistry Dr. Atta ul HaqEquilibrium, kinetic & thermodynamic studies on biosorption of heavy metals from wastewater using peels of pea & banana2013 HEC 500,000
19.      Economics Dr. Tariq Ali Efficiency, technology & productivity change in universities of Pakistan, 2004-20102013 HEC 500,000
20.     Env. Sciences Dr. Muhammad Iqbal In situ remediation of sewage water irrigated polluted soil in Faislalabad: an assessment by application of immobilizing agents and phytoextraction with Salix spp.2013 HEC 500,000
21.     Env. Sciences Dr. Tanvir ShahzadEffect of nitrogen fertilizers on carbon dioxide emissions and soil carbon sequestration in surface and deep soil layers of arable ecosystems2013 HEC 500,000
22.     Food Science Dr. Zarina MushtaqXylitol Production from Agricultural Wastes for Utilization in Dietetic Food2013 HEC 500,000
23.     Food Science Dr. Muhammad Imran Characterization and value addition of flaxseed oilcake for food applications2013 HEC 500,000
24.     Microbiology Dr. Bilal Aslam Isolation & Characterization of bacterial pathogens associated with nosocomial infections in children of Faisalabad.2013 HEC 500,000
25.     Microbiology Dr. Asif ZahoorStandardization of ELISA for the evaluation of antibodies in children vaccinated against measles through expanded program on immunization2013 HEC 500,000
26.     Microbiology Dr. Saima MuzammilBacteriological analysis and Determination of Antibiotics Resistance in Fresh Juices2013 HEC 500,000

Research Projects 2014

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject TitleAward YearFunding AgencyPKR / US$
 1ChemistryMr. Shahid AdeelUse of Radcure Technology in developing cost effective textile processing2014HEC3348716
 2Env. SciencesDr. Sabir HussainBioaugmentation as a tool for decontamination of agricultural soils polluted with herbicides isoproturon2014HEC5064600
 3Department of Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Muhammad Aamer MehmoodABC-transporter mediated secretion of heterologously synthesized biofuel2014IFS980000
 4Department of Food Sciences & NutritionDr. Rabia Shabir AhmadNutritional & Functional comparison of unifloral honey (Acacia nilotica, Citrus limeta, Brassica napus) obtained from Apismelifera2014HEC10394082
 5Department of Food Sciences & NutritionDr. Muhammad Kamran KhanImpact of fruit processing modes on extracted juice quality Conventional vs Innovative technologies2014HEC6201182
 6Wildlife & FisheriesDr. Bilal RasoolSurvey and detection of Wolbachia in natural insect population of Pakistan  2014PSF4492998
 7BotanyDr. Muhammad SaeedDrought Stress signal crosstalk in different ploidywheats: Roles of non-hydraulic root-sources signal2014NSFC-China3400000
Chemistry Synthesis and Characterization of metal based catalyst and investigation of their catalytic activities for degradation of organic pollutants in aqueous medium2014COMSTECH-TWAS1000000

Research Projects 2015

Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject titleYear of AwardFunding agencyAmount (PKR)
 1ChemistryDr. Syed Ali Raza NaqviSynthesis of gastrin peptide analogues as vehicles of radio-nuclides to the site of malignancies for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes2015HEC4067550
Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Muhammad Aamer MehmoodConstruction of the biofuel secreting microbial cell factories2015HEC2000232
 3Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Muhammad Aamer MehmoodABC-transporter mediated secretion of heterologously synthesized botryococcene for biofuel production2015COMSTECH-OIC & TWAS300,000
 4Applied Chemistry & BiochemistryDr. Shazia Anwer BukhariVirtual screening and genetic transformation of stem rust resistance genes in wheat (Triticum aestivum)2015HEC3679655
5Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Asma HaqueDevelopment of Molecular Diagnostic strategy for characterization of multiple drug resistance Staphylococci (MRS, VRSA) in local population2015HEC3501635
 6Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Muhammad ZubairIn-vitro wound healing activity of ethanolic extracts of Plantago medica2015IFS1200000
 7Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Farrukh AzeemRegulation of HKT transporters and salinity tolerance in Rice2015IFS1200000
 8EducationDr. Muhammad Ayub BuzdaarCombating terrorism on intellectual battlefields: developing a role of universities2015HEC4000000
 9Applied Chemistry & BiochemistryDr. Asim ManshaWastewater treatment by nanoparticles2015COMSTECH-OIC & TWAS1100000
 10BotanyDr. Muhammad Tariq JavedMonitoring Cadmium-induced intra and extra-cellular proton dynamics in Maize under different pH regimes2015HEC3918050
 11ChemistryDr. Matoolb AhmadSynthesis of Novel Benzimidazole-benzothiane structural hybrids as potentially biologically active agents”2015HEC3696640
 12ZoologyDr. Shabab NasirMosquitoes microbiome: species distribution and analysis for endemic and emerging pathogens of public health significance”2015HEC4555385
 13ZoologyDr. Tayyaba SultanaInvestigating genotoxic effects in fish collected from polluted water through multiple biomarkers2015HEC4439989
 14ZoologyDr. Farhat JabeenAssessment of titanium dioxide nanoparticles induced hepatotoxicity and ameliorating effects Cinnamomum cassia and Azadiracta indica extracts in albino rats2015HEC3554132
 15Bioinformatics & BiotechnologyDr. Usman Ali AshfaqDevelopment of indigenous capability for potency evaluation of different brands of interferon in Pakistan2015HEC2928639
 16Environmental SciencesDr. Shafaqat AliMicrobe-Citric Assisted phytoremediation of chromium by castor bean (Ricinus communis L.)2015HEC2685784

Research Projects 2016

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Sr.#DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject titleYear of AwardFunding agencyAmount (PKR)
 1BotonyDr. Shagufta ParveenExploring the role of exogenous application of triacontanol on linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) yield and oil quality under salinity and drought stress induced oxidative stress2016HEC (NRPU)78,6578
 2ChemistryDr. Muhammad UsmanRemoval of Metals and organic dyes from effluents by Micellar enhanced ultra filtration2016HEC (NRPU)284,2938
 3Environmental SciencesDr. Muhammad RiazComparative effects of biochar, crop residues & organic amendments on soil nutrient stoichiometry, biogeochemical properties and carbon sequest ratio in intensively managed low fertility status rice-wheat cropping systems of Pakistan  2016HEC (NRPU)308,2534
 4PhysiologyDr Haseeb AnwarEstimationof protein and productive efficiency profile of locally produced oyster mushroom (pleurotustreatus) in broiler (ASO14)2016PARC14,80000
 5Zoology Dr. Asma AshrafRapid diagnosis and control of DNA viruses such as capripox virus causing goat pox2016HEC (NRPU)378,4034
 6 Dr. Fatima JalalAssessment of specific diversity and partial molecular characterization of aerial spiders from Punjab2016HEC (NRPU)2,873,289
 7 Dr. Syed Makhdoom HussainRole of Phytase and citric acid supplementation in development of cost effective and environment friendly feed by replacing fish meal with plant by-products for cirrhinus mrigala2016HEC (NRPU)6,072,713
 8 Dr. FarkhandaAsadEffects of dietary chromium inclusion on carbohydrate digestibility (G/NG) in major carps at different protein levels2016HEC (NRPU)2,251,502
 9Art and DesignDr. Muhammad AsgharIdentities and manifestations: The material context of art and visual culture inside domestic and public spaces2016HEC (Thematic Research Grants)4,000,000

Research Projects 2017

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Sr. #DepartmentPrincipal InvestigatorProject titleYear of AwardFunding agencyAmount (PKR)
 1BotonyDr. Shagufta ParveenExploring the role of exogenous application of triacontanol on linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) yield and oil quality under salinity and drought stress induced oxidative stress2016HEC (NRPU)78,6578
 2ChemistryDr. Muhammad UsmanRemoval of Metals and organic dyes from effluents by Micellar enhanced ultra filtration2016HEC (NRPU)284,2938
Environmental SciencesDr. Muhammad RiazComparative effects of biochar, crop residues & organic amendments on soil nutrient stoichiometry, biogeochemical properties and carbon sequest ratio in intensively managed low fertility status rice-wheat cropping systems of Pakistan  2016HEC (NRPU)308,2534
 4PhysiologyDr Haseeb AnwarEstimationof protein and productive efficiency profile of locally produced oyster mushroom (pleurotustreatus) in broiler (ASO14)2016PARC14,80000
 5Zoology Dr. Asma AshrafRapid diagnosis and control of DNA viruses such as capripox virus causing goat pox2016HEC (NRPU)378,4034
 6 Dr. Fatima JalalAssessment of specific diversity and partial molecular characterization of aerial spiders from Punjab2016HEC (NRPU)2,873,289
 7 Dr. Syed Makhdoom HussainRole of Phytase and citric acid supplementation in development of cost effective and environment friendly feed by replacing fish meal with plant by-products for cirrhinus mrigala2016HEC (NRPU)6,072,713
 8 Dr. FarkhandaAsadEffects of dietary chromium inclusion on carbohydrate digestibility (G/NG) in major carps at different protein levels2016HEC (NRPU)2,251,502
 9Art and DesignDr. Muhammad AsgharIdentities and manifestations: The material context of art and visual culture inside domestic and public spaces2016HEC (Thematic Research Grants)4,000,000

Research Projects 2018

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  • Number of Research Proposals approved for funding by HEC
SNTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalHEC Ref. No.
 1Traceability of patulin in different fruits, juices, characterization of patulin producing fungi and application of different mitigation techniques2975522August, 2018NRPU-8025
 2Synthesis and optimization of pyrimidine &pyrazine-based beta-glucuronidase inhibitors in search of future lead molecules for treatment of cancer and other infectious diseases5771126August, 2018NRPU-8029
 3Screening of SFRP4 Inhibitors as Potential Medicine for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes4895780July, 2018NRPU-7345
 4Enhancement of abiotic stress tolerance in tomato by Transcriptional activation of endogenous strigolactone biosynthesis using CRISPR/dCas9 system3157348July, 2018NRPU-8556
 5Development of climate smart cotton line/genotype keeping in view of climate change3658702October, 2018NRPU-9583
 6A Step Towards Smart Hospitals:  Sustainable Health Information System from Big Data Perspective1791827July, 2018NRPU-9577
 7Biochar derived from biomass of second-generation bioenergy crops: effects on coupled nitrification-denitrification and N2O emissions in irrigated & rainfed maize agroecosystems3504602September, 2018NRPU-8166
 8Designing, construction and evaluation of a bacterial bioaugmented biochar packed bioreactor (B3 Bioreactor) for the treatment of textile wastewaters2974326September, 2018NRPU-8206
 9Experimental and modeling approaches to increase nitrogen use efficiency by minimizing nitrous oxide emissions and nitrate leaching3205602September, 2018NRPU-8225
 10Socio-economic impacts of extreme weather events on the livelihood and adaptations to offset vulnerabilities for improving living standard in Punjab1817598September, 2018NRPU-8918
 11Promotion of concoction of Tolerance, Harmony and coexistence through heritage education356000September, 2018Thematic Research Grant
 12Biochemical Characterization of Barley Cell Wall with Special Reference to Amelioration of Soluble Dietary Fibre; an Innovative Approach towards Value Addition1751922July, 2018NRPU-7384
 13The effect of “vegetable fat” vs. “ animal fat” based dairy consumption on growth and development of school going children: Scientific evidence for regulatory authorities and dairy industry in Punjab.13544752018 
 14Microencapsulation of omega enriched oils to improve shelf life and nutritional value of food products2435827July, 2018NRPU-7738
 15Bioevaluation and Utilization of different levels of egg powder with or without probiotics as weaning food August, 2018NRPU-9287
 16Development and implementation of pharmaciast-based diabetic intervention model (PDIM) for patients with type-2 idabetes in Pakistan; A randomized controlled trail.49000011 Sep. 2018SRGP-2115
 17Chemical reaction and radiation effects on mixed convective slip flow of nanofluids over an inclined sheet with non- uniform heat source/sink1791827July, 2018NRPU-7498
 18Inequalities via convex functions and its generalizations1968674July, 2018NRPU-8081
 19Theoretical studies on the role of isovalent and aliovalent dopants in enhancing the photocatalytic activity of wide band gap pervoskite oxide.379730352019NRPU-7107
 20Molecular basis of antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens isolated from fresh and frozen meat samples2317377July, 2018NRPU-6949
 21Improving the phytoremediation potential of Solanum nigrum L. using metal tolerant bacteria for decontamination of cadmium polluted soils1763077September, 2018NRPU-9288
 22Biochemical investigation of association of endocrine disrupting chemicals with insulin-stimulating and carbohydrate metabolizing hormones in diabetes mellitus and their treatment strategies using plant-based bioactive compounds4035776July, 2018NRPU-8365
 23Development of Topical Nanogel Formulations for Treatment of Diabetic Foot in Diabetic Patients3993352July, 2018NRPU-8366
 24Interaction of gut microbiome with drug absorbance in in-vivo experimental model3513671July, 2018NRPU-7548
25 Biochemical investigation of association of endocrine disrupting chemicals with insulinstimulating and carbohydrate metabiolizing hormones in diabetes mellitus and their treatment strategies using plant based bioactive compounds.4035776July 2018NRPU-8365
 26Statistical analysis of prevalence of diseases and potential risk factors among newborns in major cities of Punjab914739September, 2018NRPU-8046
 27Survival Analysis on Rehospitalization of Heart Failure Patients1605987July, 2018NRPU-8071
 28Prevalence and molecular insight of clinically  isolate carbapenem-resitant bacteria from children.5 MillionJuly 2018 
 28Genetic Transformation of Pathogenesis-Related genes in Wheat (Triticum aestivum) for sustainable resistance against advance stem rust strains13609000September, 2018TDF02-150
 30Identification and characterization of cancer stem cells and cancer metabolism reprogramming inhibitors from natural products as lead structure3887000/-June 2018NRPU-8381
 31Development  of  potent and selective tumor stromal cell interaction modulators from natural products as lead structure  2849878/-June 2018NRPU-8382
 32Functional role of 3-ketoacyl-coa synthase (kcs6) gene in cotton (gossypium hirsutum I.) for drought tolerance3843898/-23-10-2018NRPU-9811
  • Number of research proposals approved for funding (other than HEC Source/Funding)
SNTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalSponsoring AgencyPage No. of Evidences
 1Silver nanoparticles will be produced from bacterial isolates collected form environmental samples and these particles will be used as antibacterial agents againstXanthomonas oryzaepvoryzae (A bacterial leaf blight of rice pathogen)2173600October, 2018PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC 
 Synthesis of Polyurethanes Nanocomposites for Waste Water Purification of Textile Industry1560000October, 2018International Foundation for Science (IFS)58
 2Clinical and environmental burden of carbapenem and colistin resistant enterbacteriaceae.1.6 MillionJuly 2018National Academy of science, Engineering an medicine, USA. 
 3Targeting the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells by small molecule-mediated inhibition of Malic enzymes 2 (ME2)433,000March 2018The Nagai Foundation Tokyo   
 4Exploration of medicinal Plants Against Hapatitis c VirusRs.1,977,780/-.Oct 2018PSF59 to 62
 5Genetic Transformation of Pathogenesis- Related genes in wheat (Triticum aestivum)for sustainable resistance against advance stem rust strains13.609 MillionSep 2018Technology Development Fund63
 6Determining the Mechanism of action of novel human 6 phosphogluconate dehyrogenase (h6pgd) specific inhibitors hta kill chemoresistant cancer cell10,000 USD        Nov 2018ISESCO65 to 66
 7Targeting the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells by small molecule-mediated inhibition of malie Enzymes 2 (ME2)400,000 JPY2018The Naqai Foundation Tokyo67
  • Number of Joint Research Projects approved (International)
SNTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalSponsoring AgencyPage No. of Evidences
1Sorghum as a bioenergy crop coupled with chromium reducing bacteria and organic acids for the remediation of chromium contaminated soil in Pakistan and Turkey: An innovative and an eco-friendly approach1256500October, 2018Pak-Turk Researchers mobility grant69

Research Projects 2019

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  • Number of Research Proposals approved for funding by HEC
SNTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalHEC Ref. No.
 1Quantities analysis of urea/glucose in healthy and sick peoples (urine and blood) using chtosan and magnetic nanoparticles for biosensing application.4665124Jan 2019NRPU-8056
 2Identification and functional analyses of molecular determinants causing spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) in consanguineous Pakistani families3165221/-2019NRPU-7612
 3Effect of whole pulses and pulses based functional products consumption on satiety, appetite, post prandial glucose & food intake on human subjects to intervene the component of metabolic syndromes1528051/-2019NRPU-7385
 4Development and evaluation of virosome based vaccine(s) against Newcastle disease1794219/-2019NRPU-6971
 5Perceptions of Female University Students about Their Social and Professional Future1495851/-2019NRPU-10357
 6Gene editing of cadherin receptors for Bt toxin in pink Bollworm, Pectnophora gossypiella using crispr-cas9 system to develop non-feeding character towards  Bt cotton2773202/-2019NRPU-8176
 7Development of Clones Expressing Bacteriophage Lytic Enzymes against Klebsiella pneumonia3190928/-2019NRPU-7166
 8Low Density Urban Sprawl and Housing Conditions in Punjab1633292/-2019NRPU-9972
 9The impact of Entrepreneurship education on Entrepreneurial intentions of the university students in Pakistan2389136/-2019NRPU-9683
 10Application of serine protease inhibitor as a novel approach for treatment of HCV2522536/-2019NRPU-9512
 11Potential application of natural colourants for textile dyeing with commercialization2021390/-2019NRPU-9375
 12Studies on the effect of coumarin for cardiometabolic disorders using obesity and metabolic syndrome developed animal models7016311/-2019NRPU-9195
 13Demographic Dividend: Awave of Challenges or Opportunities in Punjab Pakistan1865909/-2019NRPU-8969
 14Family Laws and Political Participation of religious minorities in Pakistan: Recognition of Equal Identity and Social Acceptance2132583/-2019NRPU-8926
 15Development of Next-Generation Biofertilizers for Economically Important crops of Pakistan2500560/-2019NRPU-8278
 16Dissecting the physio-biochemical and molecular aspects of MSB-induced sait tolerance in genetically divers wheat cultivars2216774/-2019NRPU-8345
 17Combinatorial Metabolic engineering Approaches for Enhnced production of terpene based advanced Biofuels in Escherichia coli3429116/-2019NRPU-7615
 18Classification and recognition of map germs from the plane to the plane by invariants2078774/-2019NRPU-7495
 19Growth and characterization of Sige epilayers on nanostructure silicansurfaces for solar cell applications9559018/-2019NRPU-7409
 20Metabolic Engineeing of Sacharomyces cerevisiae to produce fourth generation biofuels2673152/-2019NRPU-7300
 21Novel Techniques of Graphence Based Solar Cell for Flexible electronics3332274/-2019NRPU-8466
 22Synthesis and Characterization of Chitin/Curcumn Based water borne polyurethance for Biomedical Textiles4952728/-2019NRPU-8806
 23Impact of food processing technologies on production of bioactive peptides and its Bio-functional characterization in reference to inflammation1753757/-2019NRPU-8074
 24The Effect of Learning Media Technology Lab on prospective Teachers’ Employability in private Education Industry: Achieving HEC Vision 2025 through Academia Industry Linkage12152512018-2019NRPU-10329
 25Fabrication of low cost and quality graded schottky diodes by home developed thermal evaporation system.3.848M2019NRPU-7203
 26Theoretical studies on the role of isovalent and aliovalent dopants in enhancing the photocatalytic activity of wide band gap pervoskite oxide.379730352019NRPU-7107
 27Androgenic bath effect of 17 alpha methyl testosterone on masculinization, growth and body composition of cyprinus carpio.1000000April 2019 
  • Number of research proposals approved for funding (other than HEC Source/Funding)
SNTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalSponsoring AgencyPage No. of Evidences
 1Putting waste into use: recycling of textile industry waste water for use in agriculture12,000 USDJuly 2019International Foundation for Science64
  • Number of Joint Research Projects approved (International)
SNTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalSponsoring AgencyPage No. of Evidences
1Targeting the energy metabolism with dietary nutrients for cancer treatment1425000Feb 2019Pak-Turk68

Research Projects 2020

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  • Number of Research Proposals approved for funding by HEC (2020)
SNName of PITitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalHEC Ref. No.
 1Dr. Mehwish SalmanInduction of drought tolerance in maize mediated by mixed bacterial consortium742022628th Nov. 2020NRPU-13535
 2Dr. Muhammad SharifSynthesis of grapheme / grapheme nano-sheets by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition technique for super-capacitors177926372nd Sep. 2020NRPU-13571
 3Prof. Dr. Humayun AbbasStudent services and their impacts on student’s Academic Life in Public Sector Universities in Pakistan50450002nd Sep. 2020NRPU-13483
 4Dr. Zulfiqar Ali KhanDesign and syntheses of stilbene hybrid structures to develop potent anticancer agents50767278th Dec. 2020NRPU- 12065
 5Dr. Muhammad Ahsan BinyaminClassification and Recognition of Map Germs from the Plane to the Plane by Invariants20,78,77419-08-2020NRPU-7495
 6Dr. Malik Hassan MehmoodStudies on the effect of Coumarin for cardiometabolic disorders using
obesity and metabolic syndrome developed animal models
701631110.04.2020NRPU-9195
  • Number of research proposals approved for funding (other than HEC Source/Funding)
SNName of PITitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalSponsoring Agency
 1Dr. Sofia Akbar Assistant Professor, Physics20: The bifacial field effect passivation of dielectric AlOx/SiNx stacks in PERC solar cells for improved performance  £499,868  13 Dec. 2020British Council,  No: 006327
 2Ms. Iqra Sarfraz, Lecturer, Department of Zoology (PI)Transforming fruit waste biomass into health dietary supplements for cancer treatment11985 USD31st July, 2020IFS (International Foundation for Science) NO. 1-1-F-6456-1

Research Projects 2021

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  • Number of Research Proposals approved for funding by HEC (2021)
SNName of PITitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalHEC Ref. No.
 1Dr. Mirza Nadeem AhmadSynthesis of poly(o-ethylaniline)/TiO2 hybrid composite for photocatalytic degradation of direct yellow 12 in wastewater46593738th Feb. 2021NRPU-13042
 2Dr. Ijaz Ahmad KhanPlasma nanoscience-based transition metal dichalcogenides nanostructure electrode materials for energy storage applications23,173,54228th May 2021Local Challenge Fund (LCF-HEDP) Ref. NO. LCF-10/RGM/R&D/HEC/2020
 3Dr. Azhar RasulDevelopment of herbal supplements for diabetes and low-cost nonmaterial-based wound dresser using green technology for diabetic foot ulcers6,500,000Jun 11, 2021Punjab Innovation & Research Challenge Award (PIRCA-PHEC)
 4Dr. Shagufta kamalFormulation of Novel symbiotic feed supplement (SFS) for improved growth and meat quality of chicks.7,500,00016 June, 2021Punjab Innovation & Research Challenge Award (PIRCA-PHEC)
 5Dr. Shoaib Khalid GeographyRevisiting Urban Immoveable Property Valuation: An Appraisal of Spatial Heterogeneities using big Data in Punjab.3,000,000July 26, 2021Research for Social Transformation and Advancement (RASTA) PIDE/RASTA/Crd/02-50
  • Number of research proposals approved for funding (other than HEC Source/Funding)
SNName of PITitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalSponsoring Agency
 1Dr. Bilal Aslam, Assistant Professor, MicrobiologyDevelopment of Bacteriophage therapy against multi drug resistant avian pathogenic E coli Causing Colibacillosis in poultry3,448,92604-06-2021PSF PSF/NSLP/P-GCUF (769)

Research Projects 2022

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Number of research proposals approved for funding (other than HEC Source/Funding)

SNName of PITitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalHEC Ref. No.
 1Dr. Habib Ullah Nadeem, BioinformaticsCRISPR/Cas9 Directed Genome Engineering of Bacillus spp. for the Hyper-production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Using Organic Wastes6,771,60001-01-2022No. Ref.No.20-16365/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 2Dr. Muhammad Shareef Masoud, BioinformaticsStem cells embedded silk hydrogel for the treatment of dermal wounds6,553,80002-01-2022No. Ref.No.20-16339/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 3Dr. Salma Ikram, Assistant Professor, PhysicsFabrication of Optical-magnetic nanocomposites based on Mixed-Lanthanide Organic Frameworks (MLn-MOF) for next generation agriculture application9,838,40022-02-2022No. Ref.No.20-16346/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 4Prof. Dr. M. Umair Arshad, Professor, Food ScienceDevelopment of Extruded Snacks Complemented with different pulses and Their role in regulation on metabolic syndrome in adults.3,623,40015-03-2022No. Ref.No.20-15241/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 5        Dr. Muhammad Adress, Associate Professor, Environmental ScienceZero-valent Iron and Biocher-mediated simultaneous alleviation of chromium accumulation in wheat grown in Cr-contaminated Soils.3,580,50004-03-2022No. Ref.No.20-16362/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 6Dr. Noor ul Amin Mohsin, Assistant Professor, PharmacySynthesis and biological evaluation of chromone hybrid molecules as anticancer and anti inflammatory agents.3,595,90008-03-2022No. Ref.No.20-16392/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 7Dr. Muhammad Yasir Ali, Assistant Professor, PharmacyPoly (amidoamine)-Lactide-co-Glycolide scaffolds for cell specific chemotherapy: In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation2,200,00004-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16336/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 8Dr. Muhammad Qasim, Associate Professor, BioinformaticsGenetic and Functional Investigation of Hereditary peripheral Neuropathies in consanguineous Pakistani Families: A Genetic lens approach.9,108,00004-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16396/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 9Dr. Akhtar Ali, Assistant Professor, MathematicsMathematical modeling and simulation of convective drying and its application in food industry3,348,50025-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16361/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 10Dr. Shazia Naheed, Assistant Professor, ChemistrySynthesis and characterization of Ecofriendly/Sustainable Reactive Hot Melt Polyurethane Adhesives (RHMPA) from Waste Material(s)25,984,02007-05-2022Ref.No.20-GCF-820/RGM/R&ID/HEC/2021
 11Dr. Mazhar Abbas, Assistant Professor, History & Pakistan StudiesWomen’s land Rights in Pakistan: Law Policy, and Practice3,696,00025-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16372/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 12Dr. Liaqat Ali Waseem, Assistant Professor, GeographyThe Role of Urban/Peri urban Agriculture in Urban Food Supply Chain Amidst Post Covid-19 using the Ecosystem Service Approach, A Case Study of Lahore Pakistan7,741,80026-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16422/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 13Dr. Rabia Khawar, Associate Professor, PsychologyPatterns of Risk and Protective Factors in Intergenerational Transfer of Mental Illness28,675,71012-05-2022Ref.No.20-GCF-844/RGM/R&ID/HEC/2021
 14Dr. Fazlul Haq, Assistant Professor, GeographyGlacial and and hydrological dynamics in the Hindukush-Karakorum-Mimalayan region of Pakistan: An Integrated Physical and Human-Dimension Framework18,678,00004-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16335/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 15Dr. Tanvir Shahzad, Associate Professor, Environmental SciencesRice residue is a boon not bane, don’t burn, reuse it: Evaluation, and demonstration of alternative
rice residue management practices to persuade farming community for mitigating smog and ensuring sustainable food production
5,681,50025-04-2022No. Ref.No.20-16388/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 16Dr. Ikram Ullah Khan, Assistant Professor, PharmacyChitosan Shell-lipid core nanoparticles encapsulating ofloxacin and therapeutic oil for treatment of open wounds2,085,60009-05-2022Ref. No. 20-15255/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021
 17Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Assistant Professor, PharmacyDevelopment and Characterization of said dispersion based drug delivery systems for improving performance of poorly soluble drugs using Hot Melt Extrusion Technology4,460,50022-04-2022Ref. No. 20-15252/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021
 18Prof. Dr. M. Asim Mahmood, Professor, Applied LinguisticsDevelopment of the wordmet of shahmukhi Punjabi Language3,652,00004-01-2022Ref. No. 20-15239/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021
 19Dr. Ali Usman Saleem, English LiteratureFrom Genocidal to Ecocidal crisis: An Eco-Existential  Survey of Indian Occuplied Kashmiri Politico-Cultural Production and Pakistan3,652,000  23-02-2022Ref. No. 20-16356/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
20 Dr. Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Food SciencePotential utilization and value addition of ppmegranate peel extract by exploring its therapeutic and antimicrobial potential in bakery products1,842,50004-03-2022Ref. No. 20-16348/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
21 Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, Assistant Professor, BotanyDevelopment mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) genetic rransformation system for herbicide tolerance targeting CP4-EPSPS gene6,600,00017-06-2022Ref. No. 20-16423/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
22 Dr. Mohsan Raza, Assistant Professor, MathematicsOpen Problems and coefficient Conjectures in Geometric Function Theory2,970,00016-06-2022Ref. No. 20-16367/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
23 Dr. Ghulam Mustafa, Assistant Professor, BiochemistryTherapeutics role and molecular determinants of GDF11 regulated liver fibrosis7,821,00016-06-202220-15244/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
24 Dr. Asma Haque, Associate Professor, B & BIncreased  prevalence of ESBL producing coliforms and shiga toxin producing E. Coil (STEC) in retail meat samples and study of its consequent adverse effects on human health using quantitative gene expression assay7,001,50002-08-2022No. Ref.No.20-16355/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021-2021
 Total Amount179,162,230  

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Research Projects 2023

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SNPI NameTitle of Research ProposalAmount Approved (Rs.)Date of ApprovalHEC Ref. No.
Dr.Bilal Aslam MicrobiologyHarnessing MARD-TOF-MS for the detecting of Multi drug resistance entrobactrales among animal based food Supply Chain of Pakistan1044147619-10-2023IAEA
Dr. M. Yasir Ali, PharmacyPhotosensitization of CAM and in Vivo Tumor Model in the Presence of NIR and Cytotoxic Drug3,505,00015-05-2023PSF
Dr. Shoaib Khalid Geography“Redefining Urban Spaces: Harnessing the Potential of Public-Private Partnership for Sustainable City Regeneration”300000     Nov 2018PIDE
 Total 14,246,476