Itazaz Ul Haq

Graduate Researcher in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Swat, PK.

About

Highly motivated Genetics graduate with a robust foundation in Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and Microbiology, currently pursuing a Master's in Cell Biology. Eager to apply extensive research skills and collaborative experience to solve pressing health challenges within a research or industry setting, leveraging a proven ability to drive ground-breaking scientific contributions and peer review processes.

Work

Academic Journals (Collective)
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Peer Reviewer

Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Summary

Contributed to the integrity and development of scientific research through critical evaluation of manuscripts for leading academic journals in biotechnology and pharmacology.

Highlights

Reviewed manuscripts for 5 prominent academic journals, including Scientific Reports and BMC Immunology, ensuring scientific rigor and publication quality across diverse research topics.

Provided expert assessment on complex bioinformatics, immunoinformatics, and drug design methodologies, contributing to the advancement of ground-breaking research.

Maintained high standards of scientific integrity and publication ethics across multiple peer-reviewed platforms, supporting the global scientific community.

Collaborative Research Initiatives / Academic Research
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Research & Bioinformatics Specialist

Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Summary

Led and contributed to advanced computational biology and immunoinformatics projects, developing innovative solutions for pressing health challenges through strategic planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Highlights

Led multiple *in-silico* vaccine design, network pharmacology, and transcriptomics profiling projects, effectively managing timelines and research objectives.

Provided guidance and assistance to research teams on complex bioinformatics, immunoinformatics, and drug design methodologies.

Applied strategic decision-making to select therapeutic targets using computational biology and molecular docking approaches, yielding 7 co-authored publications in 2025.

Coordinated multidisciplinary collaborations, integrating genomics, transcriptomics, and pharmacological data to drive drug discovery and innovative problem-solving.

Presented research findings at academic platforms and contributed to scientific communication and dissemination through publications.

Education

Sichuan Agricultural University
Ya'an, Sichuan, China

Master

Cell Biology

Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat
Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Bachelor

Genetics

Awards

Sichuan Agricultural University Scholarship for Master Studies

Awarded By

Sichuan Agricultural University, China

Awarded a prestigious scholarship for Master's studies, recognizing academic excellence and potential in Cell Biology.

Organizer of a Social Event Award

Awarded By

Head of the Department (Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology University of Swat)

Recognized by the department head for exceptional organizational skills and leadership in coordinating a significant social event.

Collage Speech Competition Award

Awarded By

Govt Higher Secondary School Shamozai Swat

Won an award in a speech competition, demonstrating strong communication and presentation abilities.

Publications

A computational immune-informatics approach to design multi-epitope vaccine against Guanarito virus targeting nucleoprotein and nucleo-capsid proteins.

Published by

World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology

Summary

Developed a computational immune-informatics approach to design a multi-epitope vaccine targeting Guanarito virus nucleoprotein and nucleo-capsid proteins.

Rational in-silico design of a multi-epitope vaccine against human Rhinovirus an immune simulation and molecular dynamics simulation approach.

Published by

Vacunas

Summary

Designed a rational *in-silico* multi-epitope vaccine against human Rhinovirus, utilizing immune simulation and molecular dynamics.

Molecular characterization of acromesomelic dysplasia type maroteaux: A homozygous nonsense mutation in NPR2.

Published by

World Journal of Biology and Biotechnology

Summary

Characterized acromesomelic dysplasia type maroteaux at a molecular level, identifying a homozygous nonsense mutation in NPR2.

Design of a new multi epitope subunit vaccine to combat the EIA virus, targeting Pol, Gag, and Env proteins: In silico technique.

Published by

Vacunas

Summary

Designed a novel multi-epitope subunit vaccine using *in silico* techniques to target Pol, Gag, and Env proteins of the EIA virus.

Using immunoinformatics and bioinformatics approach to design novel and effective rational in-silico vaccine against human Astrovirus targeting the capsid polyprotein VP90: a silent threat to global gastrointestinal tract.

Published by

In Silico Pharmacology

Summary

Designed a novel and effective *in-silico* vaccine against human Astrovirus, targeting the capsid polyprotein VP90, using immunoinformatics and bioinformatics.

Structure-Based In Silico Discovery of Thymidine Kinase Inhibitors Targeting the Fatal Goatpox Virus: Integrating Multi-Library Screening and Molecular Dynamic Simulation.

Published by

ChemistrySelect

Summary

Discovered novel thymidine kinase inhibitors targeting Goatpox Virus through structure-based *in silico* methods, integrating multi-library screening and molecular dynamics simulation.

Structure-guided drug repurposing and dynamics simulation reveal anti-viral candidates for Bourbon virus.

Published by

In Silico Pharmacology

Summary

Identified anti-viral candidates for Bourbon virus through structure-guided drug repurposing and dynamics simulation.

Languages

Pashto
English
Urdu

Certificates

Network Pharmacology (Basic to Intermediate)

Issued By

Bioinformatics Experts

Skills

Research & Bioinformatics

Vaccine Designing, Immunoinformatics, Computer Aided Drug Development (CADD), Network Pharmacology, MD Simulation, Gene Expression Profiling, In-Silico Primer Designing, In-Silico Cloning, Molecular Phylogenetics, Cancer Genomics & Genetics, Multi-Epitope Vaccine Designing (MEV), Transcriptomics, In-Silico Techniques, Molecular Docking, Drug Discovery, Target Selection, Data Analysis.

Laboratory Techniques

DNA Extraction, RNA Extraction, Plasmid Extraction, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Isolation of Microbes, Lab Safety.

Software & Tools

Bioinformatics Tools, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Statistical Software, Window Installation.

Management & Leadership

Project Management, Research Team Guidance, Scientific Review, Strategic Decision-Making, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Scientific Communication, Dissemination.

Organizational & Interpersonal

Event Management, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Engagement.

Interests

Sports

Football.

References

Dr. Syed Shujait Ali

Associate Professor, Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Pakistan. Phone: (+92) 3479885116, Email: shujaitswati@uswat.edu.pk

Dr. Arshad Iqbal

Associate Professor, Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Pakistan. Phone: (+92) 3459520399, Email: arshad.iqbal@uswat.edu.pk

Dr. Abbas Khan

Associate Professor, Sunway University Malaysia. Phone: (+92) 3129656006, Email: biotechuos4@gmail.com; abbaskhansu06@gmail.com; abbask@sunway.edu.my