Ayaz Ahmad

About

Prof. Dr. Ayaz Ahmad is serving as a Tenured Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan. He obtained his Ph.D. in Genetics in 2012 and completed postdoctoral training at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. With a track record of nearly 80 international peer-reviewed articles in respected journals such as Cell Host and Microbe, PNAS, Cancer Letters, Molecular Plant, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Journal of Genetics and Genomics, Prof. Ahmad has contributed significantly to the scientific community.

His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including genetics, functional characterization of genes, biological activities of Bioactive compounds, endophytes, bioinformatics, and biological activities of nanoparticles. Prof. Ahmad's academic endeavors extend beyond research; he has dedicated over 20 years to teaching and research supervision at the undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Department for five years, demonstrating his commitment to academic leadership.

Prof. Ahmad's contributions extend beyond academia; he has organized numerous national and international conferences and seminars and actively engages with professional societies. His involvement in community services includes roles as President of the Teachers Association at the university and General Secretary of the provincial chapter of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA). Prof. Ahmad's multifaceted contributions reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering academic excellence within and beyond the university setting.

Employment

• Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan Professor
  2023 - Present

Education

• University of Chinese Academy of Sciences PhD
  2007 - 2012

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (69)

• Production of anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic oligosaccharides from okra mucilage through one-step microbial fermentation
  PLOS One 2026 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0351134
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• Correction: Dilawar et al. Rhizofungus Aspergillus terreus Mitigates Heavy Metal Stress-Associated Damage in Triticum aestivum L. Plants 2024, 13, 2643
  Plants 2026 DOI: 10.3390/plants15132039
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• Synergistic Effects of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes and Plant Growth Regulators on In Vitro Morphogenesis of Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. L.)
  Sugar Tech 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s12355-025-01660-9
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• Immunoinformatics-driven design of multi-epitope vaccine targeting antibiotic-resistant Salmonella typhimurium
  PLOS One 2026 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0342426
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• Isolation and characterization of bioactive polysaccharides from okra mucilage: antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties
  Pakistan Journal of Botany 2026 DOI: 10.30848/pjb2026-4(9)
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• Isolation, biochemical characterization, and antimicrobial activities of EPS-producing bacterial endophytes from Moringa oleifera
  Folia Microbiologica 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-025-01312-1
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• Challenges and solutions for global plastic governance
  The Innovation 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2025.100943
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• Correction: Khan et al. Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Apoptotic Oligosaccharides from Pichia pastoris-Fermented Cress Polysaccharides Ameliorate Chromium-Induced Liver Toxicity. Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17, 958
  Pharmaceuticals 2025 DOI: 10.3390/ph18030365
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• Rhizofungus Aspergillus terreus Mitigates Heavy Metal Stress-Associated Damage in Triticum aestivum L.
  Plants 2024 DOI: 10.3390/plants13182643
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• Pichia pastoris Mediated Digestion of Water-Soluble Polysaccharides from Cress Seed Mucilage Produces Potent Antidiabetic Oligosaccharides
  Pharmaceuticals 2024 DOI: 10.3390/PH17060704
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