Summary
Dr. Nazish Iftikhar has recently joined NUST in 2024 as an Assistant Professor. She holds both a Master's and PhD from NUST, with extensive research expertise in environmental toxicology, fisheries, antibiotics, microbiome studies, molecular biology, and nanotechnology. Dr. Iftikhar has previously taught at prestigious institutions such as Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) and National University of Modern Languages (NUML). Her passion for teaching and research is reflected in her dedication to advancing knowledge in her fields of interest. She is actively engaged in research and keen to contribute to the scientific community through innovative projects and collaborations.
Academic Background
PhD
(Environmental Science) NUST, Islamabad
September 11, 2017 - October 11, 2023
Honours and Awards
Publications
Toxicity assessment of carvacrol and its acetylated derivative in early staged zebrafish (Danio rerio): Safer alternatives to fipronil-based pesticides?
February 06, 2025
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology - Volume 274, Article Number 109762
Sulfamethoxazole (SMX) Alters Immune and Apoptotic Endpoints in Developing Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
February 06, 2025
Toxics - Volume 11, Issue 2, Article Number 178
Multi-biomarkers approach to determine the toxicological impacts of sulfamethoxazole antibiotic on freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio
February 06, 2025
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - Volume 233, Article Number 113331
Assessment of immunohematological, hematological and biochemical responses in cultivable fish Cyprinus carpio exposed to an antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX)
February 06, 2025
Journal of Water and Health - Volume 19 (1), Pages 108–119
Visting Lecturer
Quaid-i-Azam University
February 01, 2023 - July 07, 2023
Visting Lecturer
National University of Modern Languages
September 05, 2022 - June 14, 2024
Research Scholar
University of Florida (USA)
October 06, 2021 - March 30, 2022