• Bibi, T., A. Liaqat, T. Mehmood, R. Iqbal, M. Nadeem, A. Hussain, F. Saeed et al. 2025. Combined effect of thermosonication and natural preservatives on the quality of sugarcane juice. Food Chemistry: X. 29: 102861.                                          
• Bint‐E‐Zafar, A., S. Ahsan, M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Khaliq, H. Saima, T. Mehmood, A. Liaqat et al. 2025. Sustainable Edible Packaging: Advances in Materials, Manufacturing, and Applications. eFood. 6(5): e70095.                                                 
• Chughtai, M. F. J., S. Ahsan, A. Khaliq, M. A. Farooq, M. M. N. Qayyum, A. Liaqat, S. Tanweer et al. 2025. Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles: A Stevia Leaf Extract Approach. Food Science & Nutrition. 13(8): e70698.
• Kamal, G. M., Jalal Uddin, M. Asmari, A. Noreen, A. Liaqat, A. Sabir, J. Khan et al. 2025. Natural Polyphenols as a promising aquatic food preservative: A concurrent review. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 102046.                              
• Chughtai, M. F. J., I. Pasha, S. Ahsan, T. Mehmood, M. Z. Khalid, M. A. Farooq, A. Liaqat et al. 2024. Metabolic syndrome extenuation in rat model by feeding Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni cookies. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2305513.        
• Naaz, A., M. Afzaal, F. Saeed, A. Asghar, A. Ahmed, A. Liaqat, R. Iqbal, S. Y. Alomar, A. Nwaz and D. T. Asres. 2024. The effect of different wall materials (Sodium alginate, whey protein isolate, Kappa-carrageenan and Citrus pectin) on the viability and stability of free and encapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus under hostile condition. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2404726.                                                        
• Asghar, A., A. Ahmed, F. Saeed, M. Afzaal, M. Ijaz, A. A. Maan, M. K. I. Khan, A. Ijaz, I. Usman, A. Liaqat, S. Hussain and C. Ndagire. 2024. The effect of honey supplementation on the survival and stability of free and encapsulated probiotics. CyTA-Journal of Food. 22(1): 2377302.
• Saeed, K., M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Khaliq, A. Liaqat, T. Mehmood, M. Z. Khalid and E. L. Kasongo. 2024. Impact of extraction techniques and process optimization on antioxidant and antibacterial potential of Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract. International Journal of Food Properties. 27(1): 909-926.                                                        
• Ahsan, S., A. Tariq, A. Liaqat, A. Khaliq, M. A. Farooq, A. Hussain, S. Kauser et al. 2024. Development of active packaging film, based on Phyllanthus wightianus and their application to meat product preservation. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 18: 4905–4919.                                                                        
• Azeem, M., F. Saeed, M. Afzaal, H. Ateeq, A. Ahmad, A. Liaqat, R. Busquets, J. Lorenzo and M. A. Shah. 2023. Encapsulation of probiotics in solid lipid micro particle for improved viability and stability under stressed conditions. International Journal of Food Properties. 26(1): 1612-1623.                 
• Chughtai, M. F. J., I. Pasha, S. Ahsan, T. Mehmood, M. Z. Khalid, M. A. Farooq, A. Liaqat et al. 2024. Metabolic syndrome extenuation in rat model by feeding Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni cookies. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2305513.
• Hussain, A., T. Kausar, S. Sehar, A. Sarwar, M. Y. Quddoos, J. Aslam, A. Liaqat and R. Nisar. 2023. A review on biochemical constituents of pumpkin and their role as pharma foods; a key strategy to improve health in post COVID 19 period. Food Production Processing and Nutrition. 5(1): 1–14.                                                              
• Hassan, S., X. Zeng, M. K. Khan, M. A. Farooq, A. Ali, A. Kumari, Mahwish, A. Rahaman, T. Tufail, and A. Liaqat. 2022. Recent developments in physical invigoration techniques to develop sprouts of edible seeds as functional foods. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 6: 997261.                                                               
• Safdar, M., S. Aslam, M. Akram, A. Khaliq, S. Ahsan, A. Liaqat, M. Mirza, M. Waqas, and W. A. Qureshi. 2023. Bombax ceiba flower extract mediated synthesis of Se nanoparticles for antibacterial activity and urea detection. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 39(3): 80.                                                       
• Ali, A., N. Ahmad, A. Liaqat, M. A. Farooq, S. Ahsan, M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Rahaman, K. Saeed, S. Junaid‐ur‐Rahman and A. Siddeeg. 2023. Safety and quality assessment of street‐vended barbecue chicken samples from Faisalabad, Pakistan. Food Science & Nutrition. 11(2): 930-939.                                                                       
• Abrar, M., S. Ahsan, M. Nadeem, A. Liaqat, M. F. J. Chughtai, M. A. Farooq, T. Mehmood, A. Khaliq and A. Siddiqa. 2023. Detection and quantification of aflatoxins in spices stored in different food packaging materials. Journal of Stored Products Research. 101: 102081.                                           
• Aftab, R., S. Ahsan, A. Liaqat, M. Safdar, M. F. J. Chughtai, M. Nadeem, M. A. Farooq, T. Mehmood and A. Khaliq. 2023. Green-synthesized selenium nanoparticles using garlic extract and their application for rapid detection of salicylic acid in milk. Food Science and Technology. 43: e67022.
• Junaid-ur-Rahman, S., M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Khaliq, A. Liaqat, I. Pasha, S. Ahsan, S. Tanweer et al. 2022. Rice: A potential vehicle for micronutrient fortification. Clinical Phytoscience. 8(1): 14.
• Iqbal, R., A. Liaqat, I. Yasmin, S. Ahsan, M. F. J. Chughtai, S. Tanweer, T. Mehmood et al. 2022. Double layered encapsulation to immobilize Bifidobacterium bifidum ATCC 35914 in polysaccharide‐protein matrices and their viability in set type yoghurt. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 46(8): e16748.           
• Khaliq, A., S. Ahsan, A. Liaqat, M. F. J. Chughtai, T. Mehmood, M. A. Farooq, T.  Bezhinar, O. Gorelik, M. Hlebová, and M. A. Shariati. 2022. Physiochemical, rheological and organoleptic assessment of camel milk yogurt prepared from various locations of Punjab-Pakistan. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 11(6): e7560-e7560.                                                                              
• Chughtai, M. F. J., S. Tanweer, S. Ahsan, T. Mehmood, A. Liaqat, A. Khaliq, T.  Zahoor et al. 2022. Food and immunity: A pragmatic approach to mitigate corona viruses attack. Nutrition & Food Science. 52(2): 346-365.                          
• Tanweer, S., T. Mehmood, S. Zainab, Z. Ahmad, M.A. Khan, A. Shehzad, A. Khaliq, M.F.J. Chughtai and A. Liaqat. 2022. The prophylactic potential of Zingiber officinale flowers and leaves extract to mitigate hyperglycemia in Sprague Dawley rats. Nutrition and Food Science.                                    
• Iqbal, R., A. Liaqat, F. Saeed, A. Khaliq, M. F. J. Chughtai, M. Afzaal, S. Tehseen, M. Aziz, M. Hussain, and F. M. Anjum. 2021. Zogale (Moringaolifera) as a functional ingredient: A review on its nutraceutical properties and food applications. International Journal of Food Properties. 24(1): 1202-1213.
• Shahbaz, M., A. Liaqat, G. Kausar, N. Raza, S. Murtaza, Z. Akbar, ... & M. Z. Sattar. 2021. Quality attributes of Cookies Prepared with Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Seed Oil. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences. 19(1): 7-14.
• Khaliq, A., H. Sajjad, M. F. J. Chughtai, S. Ahsan, A. Liaqat, A. B. Tahir, L. Ponomareva et al. 2021. Incidence, Enumeration and Confirmation of Listeria and its Species in Ready-to-eat Street Vended Salads Sold at Various Outlets of Faisalabad City, Pakistan. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 15(3): 1625-1633.
• Iqbal, R., A. Liaqat, M.F.J. Chughtai, S. Tanweer, S. Tehseen, S. Ahsan, M. Nadeem, T. Mehmood, S.J. Rehman, K. Saeed, N. Sameed, S. Aziz, A.B. Tahir, A. Khaliq. 2021. Microencapsulation: a pragmatic approach towards delivery of probiotics in gut. Journal of Microencapsulation. 38(6): 437-458.                                   
• Naqvi, S.M.A., S. Tahir, T. Ahmed, H. Naz, A. Gilani, and A. Liaqat. 2021. Relative Weight Relationship to Proximate Body Composition of Wild Rita rita (Hamilton, 1822). Punjab University Journal of Zoology. 36(1): 25-30                       
• Liaqat, A., M. F. J. Chughtai1, K. Saeed, A. Khaliq, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan and R. Iqbal. 2021. Garlic: A natural shield against detrimental effect of microorganisms. Food Technology and Preservation. 5(4):1-7.
• Rahman, S.J., M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Khaliq, T. Mehmood, A. Liaqat, S. Ahsan, I. Pasha, S. Tanweer, M. Nadeem, and A.B. Tahir. 2020. Food Induced Anaphylaxis: Causes, Risk Factors and Clinical Management. Food and Agricultural Immunology. 32(1): 253–264.                                                                                                 
• Shahbaz, M., R. Arshad, T. Zahoor, A. Liaqat, T.B. Qaisrani, S. Rafiq, M.S. Javed, N. Raza, S. Murtaza, U. Farooq and M. Imran. 2021. Preventive role of propolis against hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in Sprague dawley rats (Rattus norvegicus) animal modelling system. Cellular and Molecular Biology. 67(1): 32-39.           
• Shahbaz, M., T. Zahoor, R. Arshad, S. Rafiq, T.B. Qaisrani, A Liaqat, M.S. Javed, Z. Akbar, N. Raza, S. Murtaza and U. Farooq. 2021. Chemical profiling, HPLC characterization and in-vitro antioxidant potential of Pakistani propolis collected from peripheral region of Faisalabad. Cellular and Molecular Biology. 67(1): 40-44.
• M.F.J. Chughtai, I. Pasha, T. Zahoor, A. Khaliq, S. Ahsan, Z. Wu, M. Nadeem, T. Mehmood, R.M. Amir, I. Yasmin, A. Liaqat and S. Tanweer. 2020. Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of Stevia rebaudiana as emerging sweetener; a way forward for sweetener industry. CyTA. Journal of Food. 18(01): 164–177.       
• Yasmin, I., R. Iqbal, A. Liaqat, W. A. Khan, M. Nadeem, A. Iqbal, M. F. J. Chughtai, S. J. U. Rehman, S. Tehseen, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan, S. Tanweer, S. Naz and A. Khaliq,. 2020. Characterization and Comparative Evaluation of Milk Protein Variants from Pakistani Dairy Breeds. Food Science of Animal Resources. 40(5): 689.          
• Yasmin, I., M. Saeed, W.A. Khan, A. Khaliq, M.F.J. Chughtai, R. Iqbal, S. Tehseen, S. Naz, A. Liaqat, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan and S. Tanweer. 2020. In vitro Probiotic Potential and Safety Evaluation (Hemolytic, Cytotoxic Activity) of Bifidobacterium Strains Isolated from Raw Camel Milk. Microorganisms. 8: 354.        
• Liaqat, A., T. Zahoor, M.A. Randhawa and M. Shahid. 2019. Characterization and antimicrobial potential of bioactive components of sonicated extract from garlic (Allium sativum) against foodborne pathogens. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 43(5).                                                                                        
• Khaliq, A., T. Zahoor, M. Nadeem, M. Imran, S.A. Gilani, M.F.J. Chughtai, M.B. Irshad, A. Liaqat, I Pasha, S. Ahsan, F. Shah, M.A. Shariati and Z. Yessimbekov. 2019. Assessment of camel milk yogurt as a cogent approach on streptozotocin (stz) induced diabetes mellitus in Sprague-dawely rats. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 9:; 648-652.
• Rafiq, L., T. Zahoor, A. Sagheer, N. Khalid, U. ur Rahman, and A. Liaqat. 2018. Augmenting yogurt quality attributes through hydrocolloidal gums. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences.                               
• Mukhtar, S., T. Zahoor, M.A. Randhawa, R. Iqbal, A. Shabbir, A. Liaqat and S. Ahsan. 2018. Synergistic effect of chitosan and clove oil on raw poultry meat. Journal of Food Processing and Technology. 9: 737.
• Chughtai, M.F.J., T. Mehmood, A. Liaqat and A. Khaliq. 2019. Bioactive peptides; Physiological benefits and commercial applications. Journal of dairy and Veterinary Sciences. 12(2).                                                           
• Khaliq A., M.F.J. Chughtai, M. Nadeem, A. Aslam, A. Liaqat, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan. 2019. Camel Milk: Massive Paragon of Nutritional and Therapeutic Potentials: A Review. International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences. 7(8).

Book Chapters

• Shahbaz, M., J. Ali, U. Farooq, S. Murtaza, N. Raza, A. Liaqat and T. Batool. 2024. Major Preservation Technologies. In Natural Food Preservatives, pp. 99-125. Jenny Stanford Publishing.
• Liaqat, A., S. Ahsan, M. S. Fayyaz, A. Ali, S. A. Ashfaq, S. Khan, M. Arjumund Khan et al. 2023. Cinnamon essential oil In Essential oils, pp. 377-390. Academic Press.
• Liaqat, A., S. Ahsan, R. Iqbal, M. F. J. Chughtai, and A. Khaliq. 2023. Pathogenic Microbes in the Food Systems." In Food Microbial and Molecular Biology, pp. 287-309. Apple Academic Press.
• Liaqat, A., M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Khaliq, U. Farooq, M. Shahbaz, A. Ali, K. Saeed et al. 2023. Applications of biosurfactants in dairy industry." In Applications of Next Generation Biosurfactants in the Food Sector, pp. 509-526. Academic Press.
• Ahsan, S., A. Liaqat, A. Khaliq, R. Iqbal, M. F. J. Chughtai, T. Mehmood, K. Saeed, S. Fayyaz, A. Saeed and N. Sameed. 2023. Current Trends and Prospects of Transforming Animal Waste into Food." In Climate Changes Mitigation and Sustainable Bioenergy Harvest Through Animal Waste: Sustainable Environmental Implications of Animal Waste, pp. 469-503. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
• Ahsan, S., A. Liaqat, M. F. J. Chughai, A. Khaliq, T. Mehmood, A. Siddiqa, A. Ali et al. 2023. Post-Harvest Losses of Cereals" In Cereal Grains, pp. 103-122. CRC Press.
• Kanwal, M., A. G. Wattoo, R. A. Khushnood, A. Liaqat, R. Iqbal and Z. Song. 2023. Advancements and challenges in production of biosurfactants. In Applications of Next Generation Biosurfactants in the Food Sector, pp. 239-259. Academic Press.
• Khaliq, A., S. Ahsan, M. F. J. Chughtai, A. Liaqat, T. Mehmood, N. Sameed, K. Saeed and S. J. Rahman. 2023. Food Hazards and Their Risk Management In Food Microbial and Molecular Biology From Fundamentals to Applications. Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis.
• Chughtai, M. F. J., A. Khaliq, T. Zahoor, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan, A. Liaqat, M. Nadeem, A. B. Tahir, N. Sameed and S. Aziz. 2022. Plant Protein Based Beverages. In Plant Protein Foods, pp. 251-270. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
• Chughtai, M. F. J., A. Khaliq, T. Zahoor, S. Ahsan, Atif Liaqat, M. Nadeem, T. Mehmood, A. B. Tahir, K. Saeed and S. Junaid-ur-Rehman. 2022. Meat Replacers and Meal Plans Based on Plant Protein Isolates for Human Consumption. In Plant Protein Foods, pp. 439-465. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
• Ahmed, M. Z., T. Rao, W. Ahmad, S. Hameed, S. Anayat, A. Altaq, W. Iqbal ….. A. Liaqat. 2021. Drugs Resistance in Bacterial Diseases. In Biochemistry of Drug Resistance, pp. 33-56. Springer, Cham.
• Liaqat, A., M.F.J. Chughtai, A. Khaliq, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan, K. Saeed, S.J.  Rahman, N. Sameed, S. Aziz, R. Iqbal, W. Ahmad, S.J. Rahman. 2021. Drugs Resistance Against Viral Diseases In Biochemistry of Drug Resistance. Springer.
• Khaliq, A., M.F.J. Chughtai, J. Iqbal, S. Ahsan, T. Mehmood, A. Liaqat, M. Nadeem, N. Sameed, K. Saeed, S.J.Rehman, A. Ali, S. Aziz, M. Nadeem. Drug Resistance in Diabetes In Biochemistry of Drug Resistance. Springer.
• Khaliq, A., M.F.J. Chughtai, T. Mehmood, S. Ahsan, A. Liaqat, M. Nadeem, N. Sameed, K. Saeed, S.J. Rehman and A. Ali. 2021. High-Pressure Processing; Principle, Applications, Impact, and Future Prospective. In Sustainable Food Processing and Engineering Challenges, pp. 75-108. Academic Press.
• Zahoor, T., A. Liaqat and N. Azhar. 2018. Safety and Quality Aspects of Animal Origin Foods In Animal Sourced Food for Developing Economies. Boca Raton: CRC Press, https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429398575

Dr. Atif Liaqat’s research focuses on advancing food safety, preservation, and microbiological quality of food systems. His key areas of interest include:

Core Research Areas

• Food Microbiology
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Antimicrobials in Food Systems
• Bio-preservation Techniques

Applied Research Domains

• Natural preservatives and biocontrol agents
• Fermentation technology
• Functional and value-added food products
• Toxicology and microbial risk assessment

Emerging Focus Areas

• Sustainable food preservation methods
• Non-thermal processing technologies
• Nutritional fortification and food security
• These interests align with his expertise in food microbiology, antimicrobials, fermentation, and product development.

• IRSIP International Research Scholarship (HEC Pakistan)
  Selected by the Higher Education Commission for the prestigious International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) and completed research work at Michigan State University, gaining advanced exposure to modern food science research techniques.

• PhD Merit Achievement
  Successfully completed PhD in Food Technology from University of Agriculture Faisalabad with distinguished academic and research performance.
• Research Publications Recognition
  Authored multiple peer-reviewed research articles in reputable national and international impact-factor journals in the fields of food microbiology, preservation technologies, and food safety.
• Conference Participation & Scientific Contributions
  Presented research findings at various national and international scientific conferences, contributing to knowledge dissemination in food science and technology.
• Research Project Involvement (National Food Fortification)
  Actively participated in nationally significant projects related to micronutrient fortification of wheat flour and edible oil, supporting Pakistan’s food security and nutrition improvement initiatives.
• Academic & Teaching Excellence
  Recognized for dedicated teaching, postgraduate supervision, and academic service at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology.

• Department of Food Science and Technology, KFUEIT, Rahim Yar Khan
• Convener: SAR committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan.
• Member: Business Incubation Center, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan
• Member: Board of Studies, Food Science and Technology, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan.
• Member: Graduate Program Committee, Food Science and Technology, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan
• Lifetime Member: Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST)