Dr. Tabussam Tufail

Assistant Professor

Diet and Nutritional Sciences

Biography

Tabussam Tufail is currently working as Assistant Professor in University Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He completed his PhD Food Science & Technology, MS Food Science & Technology from Government College University Faisalabad. He has completed 25 International and national trainings as well as courses from different organizations. He has published 70peer-reviewed research/ review papers, 14 book chapters, 1 Book and Presented in 25 International and National Conferences as well as attended a number of conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars. Tabussam Tufail is serving as an editorial board member in Acta Scientific Publications. He is a frequent reviewer of several reputed journals in the area of Food & Nutrition as well as Food Science and Technology. He is Life time member of Life-Time Member of “Scientific and Technical Research Association (STRA), Life-Time Member of Healthcare & Biological Sciences Research Association (HBSRA), Life-Time Member of Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA), Life-Time Member of Social Science and Humanities Research Association (SSHRA), Life-Time Member of Pakistan Society of Food Scientists &Technologist (PSFST).

Education

SrNo.	Year	Degree	Board/University
1	2021	PhD	Government College University Faisalabad
2	2017	MS/Mphill	Government College University Faisalabad
3	2015	BS (Hons)	Government College University Faisalabad
4	2011	Intermediate	Bise Faisalabad
5	2009	Matric	Bise Faisalabad

Experience

SrNo.	From	To	Category	Designation	Organization
1	12/01/2020	To date	Professional Experience	Assistant Professor	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan
2	09/30/2019	11/30/2020	Professional Experience	Senior Lecturer	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan
3	08/01/2017	11/04/2019	Professional Experience	Lecturer	Government College University Faisalabad
4	01/01/2018	07/04/2019	Consulting Experience	Research Associate	Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad

Publications

SrNo.	Title
1	Wheat straw: A natural remedy against different maladies
2	Nutritional and end-use perspectives of sprouted grains: A comprehensive review
3	Therapeutic perspective of thymoquinone: A mechanistic treatise
4	Development and antioxidant characterization of Ginger-Mint drink prepared through different extraction techniques
5	The Wonderful Activities of the Genus Mentha: Not Only Antioxidant Properties
6	Functional and nutraceutical properties of maize bran cell wall non-starch polysaccharides
7	PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF OBESITY & DIABETES
8	Health benefits of Avocado
9	Nutritional aspects of soybean
10	Extraction, quantification and biochemical characterization of cereal industry by-product cell wall.
11	Fisetin: An anticancer perspective
12	Comparative study of innovative blends prepared by fortification of date powder
13	Piperine:A review of its biological effects
14	Mushrooms-rich preparations on wound healing: from nutritional and medicinal attributes to safety and toxicological concerns
15	Survival and storage stability of encapsulated probiotic under simulated digestion conditions and on dried apple snacks
16	COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiology, Etiology, Conventional and Non-Conventional Therapies
17	Comparative Analysis of UV Treatment and Heat Treatment on Fatty Acids Profile of Milk.
18	Effect of cereal endospermic cell wall on farinographic and mixographic characteristics
19	Survival and stability of free and encapsulated probiotic bacteria under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and in ice cream
20	Bio-therapeutics effects of probiotic strain on the gastrointestinal health of severely acute malnourished children
21	Effects of galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotics in blood profile of severely acute malnourished children
22	effect of functional foods supplementation to mitigate hyperglycemia
23	prophylactic potential of sesame seed and flaxseed as a functional food
24	physicochemical characterization of soymilk
25	Fortification of cookies with sweet basil leaves powder
26	Development and evaluation of calcium fortified date bars from indigenous sources
27	Chemical composition and microbial evaluation of egg shell powder and bones extract powder fortified cookies as a source of Ca boom
28	Nutritional status in hemodialysis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in district Lahore, Pakistan. a comparative cross sectional study
29	Shelf stable iron fortified fruit bar's development, proximate estimation and organoleptic characterization
30	Effect of diet on gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women of district Lahore, Pakistan
31	Assessment of nutritional status and dietary patterns of orphans residing in different orphanages of Lahore
32	Estimating the microbial attributes and proximal composition of zn-aided bar
33	Development and nutritional characterization of nutrients enriched food bars
34	Survival and behavior of free and encapsulated probiotic bacteria under simulated human gastrointestinal and technological conditions
35	Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium bifidum by internal gelation method to access the viability in cheddar cheese and under simulated gastrointestinal conditions
36	Assessment of aflatoxin in milk and feed samples and impact of seasonal variations in the Punjab, Pakistan
37	Functional exploration of free and encapsulated probiotic bacteria in yogurt and simulated gastrointestinal conditions
38	Influence of quinoa supplementation in wheat flour on organoleptic properties of chapatti
39	Nutritional and lifestyle modifications of polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos) in obesity
40	). Nutritional characterization of cinnamon and turmeric with special reference to their antioxidant profile
41	Exploring the role of date pit based drinks against hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia
42	Improving the physicochemical properties of partially enhanced dietary fiber through innovative techniques
43	chemical treatments in combination with extrusion for the partial conversion of wheat and sorghum insoluble fiber into soluble
44	Cashew nut allergy: A strong immune health challenge.
45	Exploring the effect of cereal bran cell wall on rheological properties
46	Comparative Analysis of Wheat Straw & its Cell Wall for Chemical and Lignocellulosic Composition
47	Development and optimization of processing techniques for intermediate moisture muskmelon chunks
48	Phytochemistry of Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.): Functional and Nutraceutical Attributes
49	Wheatgrass Juice: A Nutritional Weapon Against Various Maladies
50	Grapes: A Nutritional Key To Combat Various Maladies
51	Use of Natural Antimicrobial Agents: A Safe Preservation Approach
52	MARINE BIOTOXINS: SYMPTOMS, AND MONITORING PROGRAMS – A REVIEW.
53	Exploring the phytochemical profile of green grasses with special reference to antioxidant status
54	characterization of cereal cell walls
55	The effect of encapsulation on the stability of probiotic bacteria in ice cream and simulated gastrointestinal conditions
56	Biochemical characterization of wheat straw cell wall
57	Modification of barley dietary fiber by thermal treatments
58	Improving the bioactive functionality of barley dietary fiber by chemical treatments with extrusion process
59	Characterization of moringa oleifera leaves and its utilization as value added ingredient in unleavened flat bread (chapatti).
60	Functional properties of wheat and barley cell wall’s non-starch polysaccharides
61	Marine Bioactives; its potential to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disorders
62	Bitter melon (Momordica charantia): a natural healthy vegetable
63	Phytochemistry, metabolism, and ethnomedical scenario of honey: A concurrent review
64	Natural polyphenols: An overview
65	Effect of Arabinoxylan on Rheological Attributes and Bread Quality of Spring Wheats

Conferences

Awards

SrNo.	Year	Awarding Organization	Description
1	2022	The University of Lahore	Research Productive Award
2	2021	The University of Lahore	Research Productivity Award
3	2019	Government College University Faisalabad	Distinction Holder
4	2018	Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad	Best Researcher Award

Memberships

SrNo.	From - To	Title	Organization
1	2015 - Life Time	Lefe Member	Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technologis
2	2018 - Life Time	Lefe Member	Scientific and Technical Research Association (STR
3	2018 - Life Time	Lefe Member	Healthcare & Biological Sciences Research Associat
4	2018 - Life Time	Lefe Member	Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA)

Courses Taught

SrNo.	Type	Title	University	Semester
1	Practical	Laboratory Techniques in Nutrition	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan	1
2	Theory	Recent Advances in Nutrition and Dietetics	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan	1
3	Theory	Research Methodology	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan	8
4	Theory + Practical	Fundamentals of Microbiology	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan	3

Project Supervisor

SrNo.	Title	From - To	Organization	Type
1	Amna Ijaz PHND02201008	2021 - 2023	Evaluating the effect of Wheat and mung bean On Lipidemic Profile And Safety Assessment Biomarkers In Experimental Rats	MPhil Research
2	Andleeb Shakoor PHND02201020	2021 - 2023	Evaluating the effect of psyllium husk in hyperlipedmic rats	MPhil Research
3	Usama	2021 - 2023	The University of Lahore	MPhil Research
4	Rafia	2021 - 2023	The University of Lahore	MPhil Research
5	Afifa Sani	2021 - 2023	The University of Lahore	MPhil Research
6	Zainab Saeed	2021 - 2023	The University of Lahore	MPhil Research
7	Uzma Safdar	2021 - 2023	The University of Lahore	PhD Research

Services

SrNo.	From - To	Organization	Job Description
1	09/30/2019 - 12/29/2022	The University of Lahore	Research Coordinator
2	10/28/2019 - 07/04/2021	The University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan	Focal Person Institutional Research Board & Depar
3	11/08/2021 - 12/25/2023	The University of Lahore	Member BOS
4	10/15/2021 - 02/14/2023	The University of Lahore	Member Departmental Review Committee

Books

SrNo.	Title	Authors	Year	Publisher
1	Cereal Grains: Composition, Nutritional Attributes	Dr. Gulzar Nayik,Dr. Tabussam Tufail,Dr. Faqir Muhammad Anjum	2021	CRC, Taylor & Francis
2	Basics of Scientific Writing: A Practical Approach	Dr. Farhan Saeed,Dr. Huma Bader Ul Ain,Dr. Tabussam Tufail	2020	Natiojnal

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

SrNo.	Hobbies	Interests

Languages and Skills

SrNo.	Langues	Skills
1	Urdu	Expert
2	English	Expert

Active Collabrations

SrNo.	From - To	Type	Country	Organization
1	2019 - Date	Research	Austrailia	Monash University, Austrailia
2	2017 - to date	Research	Austrailia	The University of Melborne Austrailia

Consulting Experience

Achievements / Rewards

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Description

In a substantial ambassadorial effort, Prof Dr Rabia Akhtar (Director of the Center for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR)) represented Pakistan as a thought leader in a delegation of five eminent scholars from Asia. This delegation, constituted by the Asia chapter of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), visited Berlin, Germany, to engage in dialogues and meetings aimed at understanding Germany’s viewpoints on key global issues, from June 13-15, 2023.

The FES Strategic Foresight Group, comprising scholars from Pakistan, Thailand, India, South Korea, and Indonesia, sought to gain insights into Germany’s perception of the world, the interconnectedness of geopolitics and geoeconomics, and the overall security and stability of different regions. By interacting with parliamentarians, scholars, and think tank experts, the group aimed to identify Germany’s foreign policy direction amidst intensifying great power competition, technological advancements, and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Dr Akhtar articulated Pakistan’s aspirations to become a regional and global connector, and expressed her belief that the country could serve as Germany’s partner in promoting peace. She said academic collaboration between the two countries must lay the groundwork for better ties. In that regard, she hoped that the University of Lahore (UOL) and CSSPR will like to establish linkages, to work on security and strategic issues with policymakers, universities, and think tankers in Germany.

Moreover, during the meetings with German officials and academicians, including Dr.Martin Thummel (Deputy Head for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Federal Foreign Office), Dr Akhtar along with the delegation underlined the importance of collaboration between nations in an increasingly interconnected world. It was argued that Europe and Asia should not be considered separate arenas, as common threats and opportunities necessitate a collective approach.

The participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on how Germany’s foreign policy has evolved amid geopolitical tensions and how the country aims to strike a balance between values-based and interests-based approaches, particularly in the face of the evolving Sino-U.S. rivalry. Central to these discussions was Germany’s embrace of Zeitenwende, signifying a transformative shift in its foreign and defence policies following the war in Ukraine. German officials highlighted that this philosophy would enable their country to contribute positively to regional and global stability.

Furthermore, the delegation stressed the importance of inter-regional dialogues, trade, and economic cooperation between Germany and Asian countries during their meetings with parliamentarians. Geoeconomics emerged as a key theme, with experts acknowledging its potential to promote interdependence, peace, and stability. However, they also expressed caution, and were mindful of the geopolitical complexities that could hinder its effectiveness.

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Description

What traits set exceptional academic leaders apart? One is their ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Prof Dr Muhammed Ashraf (Rector, UOL), in an interview with the Press and Publications Cell (PPC) of the University of Lahore (UOL), shared how his commitment to academics and research led him to stand amongst the top-cited Plant Science researchers in the world.

The second edition of Research.com rankings of the best researchers was released recently. According to these rankings, Dr Ashraf stood 12th in the list of top-cited researchers with a massive number of 72,461 citations and 1,169 publications in the field of Plant Science.

While sharing his sentiments with the PPC team, he said, “It is a great honour and privilege for me to be among the world’s top-cited Plant Science researchers. Barely people from third-world countries like Pakistan get such immense acknowledgement for research, but I, hailing from a developing country, take pride in the fact that I was able to garner the limelight along with researchers from advanced countries like America, Germany, etc.”

Motivation for Plant Science Research

For most of his academic life, Dr Ashraf has been conducting research anchored on Plant Science, his field of specialisation for which he has recently been recognised globally. Revealing his motivation behind his research drive, he mentioned that “Research is the key element for institutions and even for academicians to leave an unprecedented imprint on the global academic spectrum. The only sound way to project novel ideas pertaining to your field is through research, and that is what keeps me right on track with research. To make significant contributions to the field of Plant Science, I try to continually explore and conduct impactful research.”

Global Acclamation

In continuing the discussion of his research motivation, on a lighter note, he shared that he received a congratulatory email from Mr Rattan Laal (The Ohio State University, the United States). “To my surprise, Mr Laal, the world’s most cited researcher, shared his congratulatory remarks with me. I am humbled to the core by this global acclamation that I have received so far,” he said.

Catering to Contemporary Plant Science Issues

In every field of study, researchers try to address and explore solutions for the most pressing issues. In Plant Science and Agronomy, the focal point of researchers nowadays is the impact of climate change on plants and, broadly, on the agriculture sector. Upon being asked about the impact of his research, the UOL Rector stated that “Climate change, undoubtedly, has adversely affected the lives of plants, animals, and even humans. My focus is particularly on plants and agriculture. Through my research, I have always tried to address and highlight the pressing issues that are being faced mainly by Asian and African countries, and this is also one of the reasons that my research is getting global acknowledgement because it caters to global issues. Majorly, my work is based on different plant stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature extremes etc.”

Fundamentals of Research, Publications, and Rankings

Not many people are familiar with the Research.com rankings, and in fact, they lack even the most basic knowledge of research rankings. During his interview with PPC, Dr Ashraf summarised the entire research ranking process by saying that “A researcher gets ranked based on his number of publications and citations. Researchers should try to publish their work in international journals, which will increase their chances of maximum citations. The more publications and citations, the higher the H-index, and ultimately, the better the chances of getting ranked at the top.”

Tips for soon-to-be Early-career Researchers

There is no short cut to conduct profoundly organic research, and that is what Dr Ashraf said. “Dedication and hard work are the keys to achieve research goals. Nevertheless, to stand out in the pool of researchers, it is pertinent, especially for Plant Science research aspirants, to focus on technological and digital advancements, keeping oneself up-to-date with international contemporary research trends, and fuelling the urge of discovery by gaining more and more knowledge,” he advised the students.

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

Description

A consumer’s attitude of financial risk tolerance (FRT) plays an important role in his/her financial decisions, thereby determining his well-being. FRT is a consumer’s preference for the amount of risk he undertakes while making investments. Recently, a lot of research studies have been conducted on consumer well-being and FRT. Being motivated by this trend in financial research, Dr Muhammad Tahir (Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, the University of Lahore (UOL)) and fellow researchers explored the relationship amongst financial literacy, propensity to plan (PTP), FRT, financial satisfaction, and life satisfaction.

Though scholarly acumen for consumer well-being is rapidly developing, not much is known regarding the collective roles of financial literacy, PTP, and FRT. Dr Tahir’s study addressed this gap by showing that financial literacy, risk-taking attitudes, and planning propensities are all interconnected and necessary ingredients to improve financial and life satisfaction.

Dr Tahir’s analytical study titled “Role of financial risk-taking attitude in personal finances and consumer satisfaction: evidence from Australia” revealed a strong partial mediation of FRT between financial literacy and financial satisfaction. Moreover, the analysis showed that a high PTP combined with a high FRT results in high financial satisfaction.

For achieving the main objective of the research, the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey was taken into consideration. Furthermore, Dr Tahir used the variance-based partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), also known as the PLS path modelling approach, to test the proposed hypotheses of the study empirically.

The findings of Dr Tahir’s research study showed the importance of creating financial plans in accordance with risk tolerance. Considering the relevance of increasing financial literacy, Dr Tahir suggested that the use of tools that could help consumers plan and spent in risky investments might lead them to have a more financial and life satisfaction.

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing

Description

Textile printing is the most versatile and vital methodology for introducing colour and design to textile fabrics. Different types of thickeners (chemical compounds) are used for printing, such as polysaccharide thickener, synthetic thickener, and emulsion thickener. Synthetic thickeners are highly criticised for endangering the environment at the manufacturing stages.

Dr Dure Najaf Iqbal (Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore) and her team of researchers explored an eco-friendly alternative for synthetic thickeners that is effective in the textile printing process. The team revealed that guar gum could serve as an outstanding natural thickener, stabiliser, and gelling agent and could as well be used in various industrial units, including food, cosmetics, textiles, oil fracturing, and mining. Guar gum is one of the most important naturally occurring non-ionic high molecular weight polysaccharides and consists of galactomannan, which has vast applications in various fields.

Dr Iqbal and her team synthesised carboxymethyl guar gum (CMG) via monochloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions. The carboxymethylation of guar gum was accomplished by the Willianson ether technique and the reaction conditions were optimised during the course of the experiment. Guar derivatives with variable degrees of substitution (DS) were prepared and confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The DS was determined quantitatively by the titration method for each derivative.

For this research study, native guar gum was purchased from National Guar Industries, Karachi, with a molecular weight of 1.043 106 g/mol. Whereas, all the chemicals and reagents used were of analytical grade and were purchased from Merck, Germany.

The result proved that the substituted guar gum is an eco-friendly, non-hazardous thickener as compared to synthetic thickeners. Furthermore, the penetration properties, fixation ability, and colour fastness of guar gum were compared with those of commercial alginate thickeners. The printing trial of the thickener CMG also showed that carboxymethyl guar gum could easily replace conventional thickeners without any compromise on printing results and could prevent fabric stiffness. The tested water-holding capacity (a central aspect that determines commercial applications of gums) of guar gum made it ideal for improving the texture of end products in diverse industrial formulations.

Also, it was revealed that the implementation of carboxymethyl guar gum in textile printing can reduce the economic burden associated with exporting alginate and other synthetic thickeners. This, in turn, could enable exporters to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality.

Faculty / Staff Profiles

Dr. Tabussam Tufail

Assistant Professor

Diet and Nutritional Sciences

Biography

Education

Experience

Publications

Conferences

Awards

Courses Taught

Project Supervisor

Services

Books

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

Languages and Skills

Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing