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Faculty Profile

Aqsa Akhtar

Lecturer

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Department of Food Sciences and Technology

 : [email protected]     : 3855   

Ms. Aqsa Akhtar is currently serving as lecturer in the School of Food and Agricultural Sciences and an experienced food technologist. She specializes in food processing and preservation, with a focus on dairy, confectionery, and low-fat foods manufacturing. In addition to her industry experience, she has taught a numerous undergraduate courses in food science and technology, imparting her knowledge and practical skills to future food professionals. She possesses strong laboratory analytical and management skills, enabling her to conduct detailed chemical analyses, evaluations, and quality assessments of food products. Additionally, she has participated in numerous national and international seminars and conferences. To date, she has contributed to 22 publications, including research and review articles, book chapters and abstracts. She is professionally dedicated and can excel at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Dairy Science and Technology
  • Food Analysis
  • Emulsion Science
  • Food Product Development
  • Food Enzymology
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Utilization of plant-based mucilage as fat replacer to improve the functionality of low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Utilization of rice milling wastes through amylolysis
Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Ibaraki, Japan Visiting Researcher 01-09-2023 30-09-2023
School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UMT Lab Manager 01-01-2019 19-09-2019
Regal Food Industries, Jinnah Industrial State, Lahore Food Technologist (QA & Production Dept) 04-03-2018 31-12-2018
Asian Food Industries (Mayfair) Lab Analyst / Intern 01-03-2016 31-07-2016
Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Formulation and evaluation of functional attributes of low‐fat mozzarella cheese using aloe vera mucilage as a potential fat replacer European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology 1.800 2024
Book Chapter (published) Pulsed Light for Fresh Quality Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Book Title: Sustainable Postharvest Technologies for Fruits and Vegetables 0.000 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Formulation and characterisation of low‐fat mozzarella cheese using basil seed mucilage: insights on microstructure and functional attributes International Journal of Food Science & Technology 3.300 2024
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Formulation and Characterization of Lentil Milk–Based Soft Cheese Analogs: Insights on Physicochemical and Textural Properties Legume Science 0.000 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Effects of different fat replacers on functional and rheological properties of low-fat mozzarella cheeses: A review Trends in Food Science & Technology 15.100 2023
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR POTENTIAL CHALLENGES AND THREATS ASSOCIATED WITH PINE NUT CULTIVATION AND MARKETING IN PAKISTAN. JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences 0.700 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Utilization of diverse protein sources for the development of protein-based nanostructures as bioactive carrier systems: A review of recent research findings (2010–2021) Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 11.180 2023
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Formulation of Edible Coatings from Alfalfa Saponins to Enhance the Postharvest Quality of Tomatoes Preventive Nutrition and Food Science 1.600 2023
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Global perspective on food fraud with special emphasis on the prevalence of food fraud practices and policies in Pakistan World Food Policy 0.000 2023
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Quality Assessment of Fried Oils from Different Street Food Vendors and Restaurants in Different Areas of Gilgit, Pakistan: Cooking Oil Quality in Northern Areas of Pakistan Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: B. Life and Environmental Sciences 0.060 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Anthocyanin delivery systems: A critical review of recent research findings Applied Sciences 2.700 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Formulation and Evaluation of Functional Candies Fortified with Carrot Juice and Fennel Seed Extract: Nutritional and Sensory Properties Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research 0.660 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Formulation and evaluation of functional attributes of low‐fat mozzarella cheese using okra mucilage as a fat replacer International Journal of Food Science & Technology 3.300 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Therapeutic potential of marine bioactive peptides against human immunodeficiency virus: Recent evidence, challenges, and future trends Marine Drugs 6.080 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Recent developments in starch-based delivery systems of bioactive compounds: Formulations and applications Food Engineering Reviews 7.300 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Characterisation of O/W emulsions encapsulating ergocalciferol using onion skin waste saponins: insights on formulation and release properties International Journal of Food Science & Technology 3.300 2022
Book Chapter (published) Developing novel foods using multiple emulsions: insights with reference to bioaccessibility and bioavailability Current Advances for Development of Functional Foods Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress 0.000 2022
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Review on physicochemical, medicinal and nutraceutical properties of poppy seeds: a potential functional food ingredient Functional Foods in Health and Disease 1.040 2021
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Assessment of different heavy metals in cigarette filler and ash from multiple brands retailed in Saudi Arabia Journal of King Saud University-Science 3.700 2021
Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
MSc Hons Food Science and Technology 2018 University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
BSc Hons Food Science and Technology 2016 University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
Position Start Date End Date
Lecturer 01-11-2019 Present
Lab Manager (Procurement, Handling & Maintenance) 01-01-2019 Present
  • JSPS-RONPAKU JAPAN Fellowship for PhD (2023-2025)
  • Innovation Award at 9th Invention to Innovation Summit-Punjab 2024, UMT
  • Employee of the Quarter (April-June 2022), SFAS, UMT
  • School Best Teacher Award (Spring 2023), SFAS, UMT
  • Outcome Based Education, Faculty Development Training, UMT (2023)
  • Reviewer for Nutrition and Health, SAGE Publications (2021-Active)
  • ISO-22000, 2 Days Training, Bureau Veritas, Pakistan (2018)
  • HEC Merit Based Scholarship Holder (2016-2018)
  • Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST)
  • Agrarian Blood Donor Society, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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