Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Qureshi
Assistant Professor
PhD (Cell Biology) Zhejiang University, China
- Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Qureshi is a biotechnology researcher and academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology. He holds a PhD in Cell Biology and has research expertise in molecular genetics, cancer biology, and disease epidemiology.
- Previously, Dr. Qureshi served at Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, where he worked as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology. During his tenure, he was actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising research students, and contributing to academic quality assurance and departmental development.
- Beyond his professional responsibilities, Dr. Qureshi enjoys reading scientific literature, mentoring students, and exploring emerging developments in biotechnology and health sciences. In his personal time, He values spending time with family and maintaining a balanced lifestyle that supports both personal well-being and continuous learning.
- Kinesin 12 (KIF15) contributes to the development and tumorigenicity of prostate cancer. Z. Qureshi, M. Ahmad, W.X. Yang, F.Q. Tan, Kinesin 12 (KIF15) contributes to the development and tumorigenicity of prostate cancer, Biochemical and biophysical research communications. 576 (2021) 7-14. 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.08.072.
- Microbial synthesized cadmium oxide nanoparticles induce oxidative stress and protein leakage in bacterial cells. Zara Azam, Asma Ayaz, Muhammad Younas, Zeeshan Qureshi, Bushra Arshad, Wajid Zaman, Fazal Ullah, Muhammad Qasim Nasar, Saraj Bahadur, Mian Muhammad Irfan, Sajjad Hussain, Saddam Saqib. Microbial synthesized cadmium oxide nanoparticles induce oxidative stress and protein leakage in bacterial cells. Microb Pathog. 2020 Jul; 144:104188. DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104188. Epub 2020 Apr 6.
- Correlation between Selected XRCC2, XRCC3 and RAD51 Gene Polymorphisms and Primary Breast Cancer in Women in Pakistan. QURESHI Z, Mahjabeen I, Baig R, Kayani M. Correlation between Selected XRCC2, XRCC3 and RAD51 Gene Polymorphisms and Primary Breast Cancer in Women in Pakistan. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014; 15 (23):10225-9.
- Application of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Bioremediation in Heavy Metal Polluted Soil. Kamran Iqbal Shinwari, Abidullah Shah, Muhammad Irfan Afridi, Muhammad Zeeshan, Haziq Hussain, Javed Hussain, Owais Ahmed and Muhammad Jamil. Application of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Bioremediation in Heavy Metal Polluted Soil. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. 2015; 03 (04): 179-185. 2016
- Assessment of the Modus Operandi for Phenotypic and Genotypic Recognition of Salmonella Species. Muhammad Irfan Afridi, Muhammad Younus, Muhammad Zeeshan et al. Assessment of the Modus Operandi for Phenotypic and Genotypic Recognition of Salmonella Species. European Academic Research. Nov 2016; Vol 4, Issue 08.
My research interests focus on molecular genetics and cancer biology, particularly the role of genetic polymorphisms and molecular mechanisms in cancer development and progression. I am also interested in disease epidemiology and public health, with the aim of improving early detection and understanding population-level disease patterns.
- Awarded CSC PhD Scholarship
- Research and Academic Leadership – Served as Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, AJ&K.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan.
- Former Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, AJK, Pakistan.