Dr. Muhammad Afzaal

Assistant Professor at Government College University Faisalabad

Dr. Muhammad Afzaal

Contact Details

Email Address afzaal1438@yahoo.com
Phone Number 041-9201315
Office Address GC University Faisalabad
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Basic Information
Full Name
Dr. Muhammad Afzaal
Designation
Assistant Professor
Department
Food Science
Faculty
Life Sciences
Email Address
afzaal1438@yahoo.com
Brief Statement of research work

My research focuses on the development of innovative strategies to improve the stability and functionality of beneficial microorganisms in food systems. In particular, I work on micro- and nanoencapsulation techniques using different biopolymers to enhance the viability and delivery efficiency of probiotics for the development of functional foods. My work integrates principles of Food Science and Technology, Food Microbiology, and Biotechnology to design protective delivery systems such as nanofibers and micro/nano-structured encapsulation matrices that can protect probiotics during food processing, storage, and gastrointestinal transit. In addition, my research explores the valorization of food processing by-products and agro-industrial waste as sustainable sources of biopolymers and functional ingredients. By converting waste materials into value-added encapsulation materials, my work contributes to waste valorization and waste value addition, supporting sustainable and circular approaches in food production

Academic Background
SR. DEGREE INSTITUTE FROM TO
1 Ph.D Government College University, Faisalabad 2015 2019
2 M.Phil Or MS University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2009 2011
3 Graduation Or Equivalent University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2005 2009
4 Intermedite Or Equivalent BISE Faisalabad 2002 2004
5 Matriculation Or Equivalent BISE Faisalabad 2000 2002
Research Publications
SR. AUTHORS PAPER TITLE JOURNAL PAGE# YEAR VOL. IMP.F VIEW
1 Tahir H, Akhtar MN, Saeed H, Jawad M, Afzaal M, Manashree, Gautam A, Islam F, Ndagire CT. Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Methanolic Extraction of Terminalia arjuna Bark Using Response Surface Methodology and Characterization of the Extract Food Science & Nutrition e7123 2025 12 3.8
2 Abbas, Rameeza, Muhammad Aamir, Farhan Saeed, Amar Shankar, Jaspreet Kaur, Rutaba Nadeem, Ashish Singh Chauhan, Ali Imran, Muhammad Afzaal, and Abdela Befa Kinki Development and nutritional evaluation of pomegranate peel enriched bars PloS one e0315830. 2025 20 2.6
3 Laraib Shoukat, Sadia Javed, Muhammad Afzaal, Aurbab Shoukat, Faiyaz Ahmed Starch-Encapsulated Probiotics for Enzymatic Intervention in Diabetes and Obesity: An In Vitro Analysis Laraib Shoukat, Sadia Javed, Muhammad Afzaal, Aurbab Shoukat, Faiyaz Ahmed STARCH-STARKE e70086 2025 77 2.3
4 Tehmina Bibi a , Atif Liaqat a , Tariq Mehmood a, Rabia Iqbal a , Muhammad Nadeem b, Ashiq Hussain c , Farhan Saeed d, Muhammad Afzaal d , Suleiman A. Athawab e , Robert Mugabi f , Yash D. Jagdale g , Gulzar Ahmad Nayik h, Tawfiq Alsulami e Combined effect of thermosonication and natural preservatives on the quality of sugarcane juice FOOD CHEMISTRY-X 102861 2025 29 8.2
5 Saeed, H., Shabbir, M.A., Rafi, A., Din, A., Khan, M.R., Gill, P., Afzaal, M., Ahmed, F., Ahmad, M.F., Akram, N. and Hailu, Assessment of Diabetes Mellitus Retrieving Potential of Low Caloric Jamun (Syzygium cumini) Drink Through Animal Modeling. Food Science & Nutrition e70251. 2025 13 3.8
6 Ifrah Usman, Saima Sana, Muhammad Afzaal, Ali Imran ,Hafiza Madiha Jaffar,Sadia Sukhera, Muniba Munir ,Aasma Asghar, Markos Makiso Urugo Phytochemicals in plant food waste: Innovative insight and implications Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 101779 2025 20 6.2
7 Tahir, Hafsa, Muhammad Nadeem Akhtar, Ashok Kumar Bishoyi, Gaurav Sanghvi, Musarrat Rasheed, Muhammad Afzaal, Ali Imran Nutritional composition, phytochemical profile, extraction methods of bioactive components, and health benefits of Terminalia arjuna bar eFood e70038 2025 6 5.7
8 Saqib, A., Asghar, A., Saeed, F., Afzaal, M., Abbas Shah, Y., Wani, A.W., Ahmad, H., Ijaz, A., Akram, N. and Ndagire, Anti-nutritional and allergic components of taro: recent s & perspectives Food and Agricultural Immunology, 2485896. 2025 36 2.2
9 Ikram A, Jameel QY, Saeed F, Sanghvi G, Gupta A, Imran A, Ahmed F, Rasheed M, Asghar A, Afzaal M, Shah MA. Health benefits and functional properties of ciceritol, a novel prebiotic derived from chickpeas. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 101926 2025 21 6.2
10 Zaidi SY, Ahmed A, Sanghvi G, Roopashree R, Kashyap A, Mohammed NK, Niaz B, Saeed F, Jamil F, Akhter MN, Afzaal M Exploring the In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Citrus Fruit Hesperidin Supplementation. Food Science & Nutrition. e70900. 2025 13 3.8
11 Muhammad Rashid, Iqra Khalid, Gaurav Sanghvi, Amar Shankar, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Mehwish, Mayank Kundlas, Catherine Tamale Ndagire Soybean Synergies: A Comprehensive Review on Novel Extraction Techniques and Their Role in Unlocking Health Potential Food Science & Nutrition e70983 2025 13 3.8
12 Ehsan M, Shankar A, Chohan JS, Rasheed B, Imran A, Usman I, Rasheed M, Saeed F, Afzaal M, Islam F, Ndagire CT. Three Dimensional (3D) Food Printing Applications, Techniques, and Consumer Acceptance. eFood e70106 2025 6 5.7
13 Zafar H, Saeed F, Niaz B, Rasheed A, Akhmedov S, Jumaniyazova I, Ahmed F, Afzaal M, Islam F, Kinki AB. Biochemical and structural attributes of wheat & corn bran hydrolysates in relation to their end use-quality Scientfic Reports 836 2025 16 3.9
14 Usman, Ifrah, Saima Sana, Hafiza Madiha Jaffar, Muniba Munir, Atka Afzal, Sadia Sukhera, Isaac Duah Boateng, Muhammad Afzaal, and Markos Makiso Urugo. Recent progress in edible films and coatings: Toward green and sustainable food packaging technologies. Applied Food Research 101070. 2025 5 6.2
15 Muhammad Hammad, Ali Imran, Muhammad Afzaal, Amar Shankar, G. V. Sivaprasad, Qaswaa Yousif Jameel, Faiyaz Ahmed, Musarrat Rasheed, Usman Naeem, Mohd Asif Shah Eco-Friendly Approaches to Low-Calorie Jam Formulation Using Tomato Waste: An Innovative and Sustainable Strategy Food Science & Nutrition e70477 2025 13 3.8
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