Faculty Profile

Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa
Lecturer
PhD, Food Technology, KFUEIT, RYK

Dr. Siddiqa holds a Ph.D. in Food Technology, with doctoral research experience from the world top-ranked University of Melbourne, Australia. She was honored with a Gold Medal and has received various academic and research awards throughout her academic journey. Over 5 years of experience in academia and industry as a lecturer, project trainee officer, and research fellow.        Dr. Siddiqa possesses extensive research, industry and teaching expertise in the field of Food Science and Nutrition. Her core areas of specialization include Food Chemistry, Food Analytical Techniques, Sensory Science, Functional and Nutraceutical Foods, Advanced Research Methods in Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, Halal Food Supply Chain Management, and Dairy Technology.

  1. Siddiqa, A., Khaliq, A., Sultan, M. T., Chugthai, M. F. J., Ahsan, S., Khalid, W., & Suleria, H. (2025). Characterization of Polyphenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activities of Tagetes Flowers With Varying Treatments Using LC‐ESI‐QToF‐MS/MS. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(10), e71047.
  2. Siddiqa, A., Khaliq, A., Mehmood, T., Chughtai, M. F. J., Sanchez-Migallon, A. M., Ahsan, S., ... & Mohamed Ahmed, I. A. (2025). Phytochemical profiling of Tagetes erecta L. flowers at various blooming stages through optimized extraction of bioactive compounds for the development of functional juice. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 9, 1474848.
  3. Hanif, H., Arshad, M. S., Khalid, W., Madilo, F. K., Khalid, M. Z., Talah, A.,Siddiqa, A & Aljawdah, H. M. (2025). Evaluation of Nano‐Encapsulation of Sweet Lime Peel Extract Through Its Application on Irradiated Chicken Meat Patties. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(4), e70124.
  4. Ahsan, S., Siddiqa, A., Chughtai, F., Khaliq, A., Makhmudov, F., Azimova, S., ... & Shariati, M. A. (2024). A MINI REVIEW ON APPLICATION OF NON-THERMAL TECHNIQUES FOR PROTECTION OF FRUIT JUICES. Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, 14(3), e11879-e11879.
  5. Arshad, A., Iqbal, H., Siddiqa, A., Zulfiqar, T., Tareen, M. B., Amna, D., ... & Domínguez, R. (2021). Comparative study of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.): evaluation of proximate composition, polyphenol content, mineral and antioxidant activities. Applied Sciences, 11(24), 11844.
  6. Ahsan, S., Liaqat, A., Chughai, M. F. J., Khaliq, A., Mehmood, T., Siddiqa, A., ... & Saeed, A. (2023). Post-Harvest Losses of Cereals. In Cereal Grains (pp. 103-122). CRC Press.
  7. Junaid-ur-Rahman, S., Chughtai, M. F. J., Khaliq, A., Liaqat, A., Pasha, I., Ahsan, S., Tanweer, S., Siddiqa. A., & Sameed, N. (2022). Rice: A potential vehicle for micronutrient fortification. Clinical Phytoscience, 8(1), 14.
  8. Abrar, M., Ahsan, S., Nadeem, M., Liaqat, A., Chughtai, M. F. J., Farooq, M. A., ... & Siddiqa, A. (2023). Detection and quantification of aflatoxins in spices stored in different food packaging materials. Journal of Stored Products Research, 101, 102081.
  9. Siddiqa, A., Khair, K. U., Hashmi, D., & Naqvi, P. (Year). Prevalence of age-related macular degenerative disorder due to poor dietary habits. Annals of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, ISSN:2641-9459. Medwin Publishers.
  10. Batool, M., Kauser, S., Nadeem, H. R., Perveen, R., Irfan, S., Siddiqa, A., ... & Khalid, W. (2020). A critical review on alpha tocopherol: sources, RDA and health benefits. J. Appl. Pharm, 12, 19-39.

Dr. Siddiqa possesses strong analytical skills in food testing and profiling of bioactive compounds including polyphenolics, carotenoids, and peptides using advanced analytical platforms, including high-tech food characterization through HPLC ad LC-MS/QToF MS/MS. Her research focuses on functional foods, medicinal plants, waste valorization of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and the characterization of food bioactive compounds. She has number of impacted research publications in food and nutrition sector.

  • Gold Medalist
  • International Research Support Fellowship (IRSF) Awardee to the University of Melbourne, Australia

  • Lecturer, IFST, KFUEIT,
  • Project Trainee, Unilever.
  • Project Trainee, Fauji Fresh n Freeze Ltd.
  • Trainer PSDF, Starfarm, Metro Groups, Lahore.