• Win Indigenous PhD scholarship from Higher education commission (HEC), Pakistan.
• Win University merit scholarship from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

• Member of Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists.

• Ali M, Saeed MK, Asif A and Nasreen A. 2000. Stabliztaion and preservation of yoghurt drink. Pak. j.arid.agric., 3(1-2): 33-37.
• Amin A, Ali M, Asif A and Hassan M. 2001.Effect of coatings and Polyethylene sheet on the shelf life of mangoes (Mangifera indica L. ). Pak. j. arid agric.4(1-2):7-13

• Jahangir M, Masud T, Asif A. 2002.Effect of different stablizers on brix, acidity and ascorbic acid contents of Tomato concentrate .Pak.J.Food Sci .12(1-2):45-48

• Kashif SA,Mahmood H and Asif A. 2004. Effect of different ethylene absorbents on the storage of banana (Musa cavendishii cv.Basrai). Pak.j.Arid.Agric.7(1):1-11.

• Kashif SA, Asif A and Muhammad A.2004. Effect of water solouble coatings on the storage of bananas (Musa cavendishii cv.Basrai). Pak. j. Arid Agric., 7(1):73-82.

• Asif A, Anjum FM, Din A, and Nawaz H. 2009. Physicochemical and functional properties of barley β-glucan as affected by different extraction procedures. Int. J. Food Sci. and Tech., 44: 181-87.

• Asif A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T, and Nawaz H. 2008. Effect of Barley β-glucan on Sensory Characteristics of Bread. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 45(1): 88-94.

• Mubeen A , Asif A , Zia A C , Raihan SM . Studies on preparation of ready to serve mandarin (Citrus reticulata) diet drink. 2008. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural sciences. 45(4):470-76.

• Asif A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T, and Nawaz H. 2009. Extraction of β -glucan from oat and its interaction with lipoprotein profile. Pak. J. Nutr., 8 (9): 1486-1492.

• Asif A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T, Nawaz H, Ahmed Z. 2010. Extraction and characterization of ß-d-glucan from oat for industrial utilization. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2010.01.002 .

• Muhammd Gulfraz, Kasuar R, Arshad G, Mehmood S, Minhas N, Asad MJ, Asif A and Siddique F. 2009. Isolation and characterization of edible oil from wild olive. African J. Biotech., 8 (16), 3734-3738.

• Asif A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T and Nawaz H. Beta glucan: A valuable functional ingredient in foods. Submitted in Crit Rev. in Food Sci & Nutrition.

Computer Applications:
• DOS, Word Perfect, Windows98, MS-Word, MS-Excel, Power Point, Ms-Access , Turbo C.
• MStatc, Minitab, SPSS (Statistical Software).
• Six month Certificate course in Oracle database management (Developer Track) from Barani Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan organized by PITB. Courses covered were Fundamentals of computers, Networking Essentials, Visual Basic, Oracle Developer (SQL/PL-SQL, Forms 4.5, and Reports 2.1. Also completed a project Titled as “Retail store Management System.”
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Training / Workshops and conferences:
• Attended a number of seminars, symposiums, conferences and workshops related to field of Food science & Technology.
• International workshop on modern techniques in Molecular Biology.
• Industrial training in Yummy milk Products Lahore, Pakistan.
• Industrial training in Crescent sugar Mills Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Thesis / Dissertation
• Extraction, Characterization and Utilization of β-glucan. (PhD Dissertation)
• Chemical Preservation of Tomato Concentrate Prepared by Cold Break Method. (MSc Thesis).
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Experience:
2005–To date PMAS_ Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Assistant Professor
• Prepared and delivered lectures in the field of Food Technology at under graduate and post graduate level.
• Supervised the research activities of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and assisted in thesis write up at post graduate level.
• Serving as member of supervisory committee of post graduate students for research and thesis in various disciplines.
• Worked on sophisticated analytical equipments like HPLC, Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform infra red spectrophotometer (FTIR).
• As member of board of studies, developed new coursework for both undergraduate and post graduate classes.
• As laboratory in-charge, maintenance and up gradation of laboratories.
• Managed the resources at various laboratories of Food Technology department.
• Suggested and worked for new food product development by utilizing local resources.
• Managed and supervised 10 persons in labs and Food processing unit.
• Involved in preparation of departmental budget for running various activities of department.
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1998–2005 University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Lecturer
• Teaching of different courses in the field of Food Technology at under graduate and post graduate level.
• To supervise the research activities of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and also to assist in thesis write up at post graduate level.
• Serving as member of supervisory committee of post graduate students in various disciplines.
• As member of board of studies, development of new coursework for both undergraduate and post graduate classes.
• As lab in-charge, maintenance and up gradation of lab.
• As Hostel Superintendent deals with all management affairs of hostel and boarder students.
• Assist in establishment and working of Food processing research and training lab in university.
• Implemented short training courses for local community for speeding profitability and poverty alleviation.
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1997–1998 Habib Sugar Mills Nawabshah, Pakistan
Trainee Officer
• Gained knowledge of sugar production and processing operation.
• Run a biological laboratory independently that deals with biological control of insects/pests of sugar cane.
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Education:
2004–2009 University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
PhD Food Technology. CGPA 3.83 / 4.00

1995-1997 University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
M.Sc (Hons) Food Technology. CGPA 3.93 / 4.00

1990-1995 University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture Major Food Technology. CGPA 3.64 / 4.00.

BA (Part Time) University of Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
Major subjects Journalism, Education and Persian Marks 480/800