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Dr Saima Rafiq

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.)

Dr Saima Rafiq

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.)

Research Area: Dairy Science & Technology
About Me

I am working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir-12350, Pakistan. I did my PhD from University of Agriculture Faisalabad-43080, Pakistan. I have more than 6 years’ experience of research and teaching with the core expertise in Food Technology, Dairy products and Milk Processing, functional dairy products . I have a number of research articles in reputed journals, and research proceedings in national and international conferences.

Degree Major University Start Date End Date
Ph.D. Food Technology-Dairy Technology-Nutrition University of Agriculture Faisalabad. Pakistan January 2011 December 2015
M.Sc(Hons) - Food Science & Technology Dairy Science & Technology, Nutrition University of Agriculture Faisalabad October 2009 August 2011
B.Sc(Hons)-Agri Food Science & Technology Faculty of Agriculture Rawalakot, The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir January 2005 May 2009
Designation Organization Duration
Assistant Professor UPR April 2016 - September 2022
Title Description Sponsoring Agency Amount Year
Dairy Science & Technology Development of bio-yogurt using fruits and probiotics 14.0 Million
Dairy Science & Technology Milk fat replacement with vegetable oils for cheese analogues 11.0 Million
Dairy Science & Technology Development of shelf stable yogurt from buffalo milk 0.5 Million
Designation Department Organization From Date To Date
Membership Food Science & Technology Society of Dairy Technology February, 2018
Membership Food Science & Technology Pakistan society of Food Scientists and Technologists
Description Year Journal Name Impact Factor
3. M. B. Ali, M. S. Murtaza, M. Shahbaz, A. Sameen, S. Rafiq,* et al., 2022. Functional, textural, physicochemical and sensorial evaluation of cottage cheese standardized with food grade coagulants. Food Science & Technology. (IF: 1.718) W
2 Rafique, N.; Ijaz, R.; Khan, M.Z.; Rafiq, S.; Hayat, I.; Hussain, I.; Ahmad, K.S.; Tabassum, R.; Xie, Z. 2022. Effect of fermentation response on biosynthesis of endopolygalactoronase from a potent starin of Bacillus by utilizing polymeric substrate of agricuture origin. Catalysts. (IF: 4.5). W
1. Mahad Islam 1 , Maha A. Alharbi 2,*, Nada K. Alharbi 2 , Saima Rafiq 3 , Muhammad Shahbaz 1,*, Shamas Murtaza 1 , Nighat Raza 1 , Umar Farooq 1 , Muqarrab Ali 4 , Muhammad Imran 5,6 and Shafaqat Ali 2022. Effect of Inulin on Organic Acids and Microstructure of Synbiotic Cheddar-Type Cheese Made from Buffalo Milk. Molecules. (IF: 4.9). W
4. Imran Hayat, M. Asif. S. Rafiq, N. Rafiq, S. Qayyum et al., 2022. Quality attributes of cookies enriched with functional protein isolate from red kidney beans. Czech Journal of Food Sciences. (IF: 1.279) X Accepted
5. A. Danish, N. Gulzar, M. Nadeem, S. Rafiq, A Sameen et al., 2022. Efficacy of Witania coagulans fruit extract as a coagulant for Mozzarella cheeseat different coagulation temperature from curd formation to pizza top. Journal of Food Processing and preservation. X Accepted
6. Mian Shamas Murtaza1,*, Aysha Sameen2, Saima Rafiq3, Muhammad Shahbaz1,*, Nabeela Gulzar4, Mian Anjum Murtaza5, Umar Farooq1 and Iram Hafiz6 2022. Impact of Dietary Fiber (Inulin and Resistant Starch) on the Quality Parameters of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese from Buffalo Milk. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. (IF: 0.78) X
7. Shamas Murtaza, Aysha Sameen Saima Rafiq, Muhammad Shahbaz. 2021. Impact of Dietary fiber (inuline and resistant starch) on qulaity parameters of low fat cheddar cheese from buffalo milk. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, (HEC recognized X-Category)
8. Gulzar, A. Sahar, A. Sameen, S.M. Asim, S. Rafiq, A. Rizwan, 2021. Influence of Mozzarella and cheddar cheese mixing on biochemical characteristics of Pizza cheese blends. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 58(4): 1359-1365. (HEC recognized Y-Category)
9. M. Shahbaz, T. Zahoor, R. Arshad, S. Rafiq, A. Liaqat et al., 2021. Preventive role of propolis against hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia in Sprague dawley rats (Rattus norvegicus) animal modelling system. Cellular and Molecular Biology. (IF: 1.49). W
13. M. Shahbaz, T. Zahoor, R. Arshad, S. Rafiq, A. Liaqat et al., 2021. Chemical profiling, HPLC characterization and invitro antioxidant potential of Pakistani propolis collected from peripheral region of Faisalabad. Cellular and Molecular Biology. (IF: 1.49). W
11. M. B. Ali, M. S. Murtaza, M. Shahbaz, A. Sameen, S. Rafiq,* et al., 2021. Functional, textural, physicochemical and sensorial evaluation of cottage cheese standardized with food grade coagulants. Food Science & Technology. (IF: 1.718) W
12. I. M. Saleem, Gulzar N, Nadeem M., Sameen A, Rafiq S., Sadia R. 2021. Influence of hen egg lysozyme N-acetylemuramide glycan hydrolase on antimicrobial activity and textural characteristics of high moisture Mozarella cheese. Journal of Food Processing and preservation. (IF: 2.19) X
13. Rafiq, S*., N. Gulzar, A. Sameen, N. Huma, I. Hayat, R.Ijaz. 2021. Functional role of bioactive peptides with special reference to cheeses. International Journal of Dairy Technology, (IF: 4.374) W
14. S. Ishaq, S. Maroof1, H.A. Rathore1, I. Hussain, S. Rafiq, B. Fazal and M.A. Iqbal. 2020. EFFECT OF PROCESSING TECHNIQUES ON QUALITY, SENSORY AND HISTOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES OF WATERCRESS (NASTURTIUM OFICINALE R.BR.). Pakistan Journal of Science (X-category)
15. N. Gulzar, A. Sameen, S. Rafiq, N. Huma and M. S. Murtaza. 2020. INFLUENCE OF MOZZARELLA AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BLENDING ON BAKING PERFORMANCE, VISCOSITY AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF PIZZA CHEESE BLENDS. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, (IF: 0.481)
16. Hamza Tariq1, Imran Hayat1, Saima Rafiq1*, Aqsa Qayyum2 and Sohrab Qayyum1 2020. Designing a Functional Beverage Blend for Optimal Antioxidant Activity and its Storage Stability. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, (HEC recognized Y-Category)
17. Naseer, M.A., M. Maqbool, N. Zahid, S. Rafiq, A. Hamid, S. Z. A. Shah. 2020. Comparative analysis of physical and biochemical attributes of edible fig (Ficus carica L.) collected from three districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, 33(4): 707-713. (HEC recognized Y-Category)
18. Hussain I., A. Irshad, S. Rafiq, M. S. Awan and A. Iqbal. 2019. EFFECT OF STORAGE AND PACKAGING MATERIAL ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC ATTRIBUTES OF HONEY AND SUGAR-BASED CARROT CANDY. Pakistan Journal of Science. (X-Category)
19. Maqbool M.,, N. Zahid, A. Hamid, S. Z.A. Shah, A. Yaqoob, S.A. Abbas and S. Rafiq. 2019 EVALUATION OF PHYSICO-NUTRITIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF INDIGENOUS PEAR CULTIVARS GROWN IN RAWALAKOT, AZAD JAMMU ANDKASHMIR. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences (HEC recognized IF: 0.69).
20. Gulzar N, A. Sameen,, R.M. Aadil, A. Sahar, S. Rafiq, N. Huma , M. Nadeem, R. Arshad and I. M. Saleem. 2020. Descriptive Sensory Analysis of Pizza Cheese Made from Mozzarella and Semi-Ripened Cheddar Cheese Under Microwave and Conventional Cooking. Foods. (IF: 3.011)
21. Rafiq, S*., N. Gulzar, A. Sameen, N. Huma, I. Hayat, R.Ijaz. 2020. Functional role of bioactive peptides with special reference to cheeses. International Journal of Dairy Technology, (IF: 1.636)
22. Gulzar N., S. Rafiq, M. Nadeem; M. Imran, A. Khalique, I. Muqaddas; T. Saleem. 2019. Influence of milling pH and storage on quality characteristics, mineral and fatty acid profile of buffalo Mozzarella cheese. Lipids in Health and Disease. (IF: 2.707).
23. RAFIQ S.,* N. GULZAR, N. HUMA, I. HUSSAIN and M. S. MURTAZA. 2019. Evaluation of anti-proliferative activity of Cheddar cheeses using colon adenocarcinoma (HCT-116) cell line. International Journal of Dairy Technology. (IF: 1.636)
24. Angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitory and anti-thrombotic activities of the soluble peptide extracts from buffalo and cow milk Cheddar cheeses during ripening" Saima Rafiq,1* Nuzhat Huma,1 Imran Pasha,1 Muhammad Shahid,2 Hang Xiao3. International Journal of Dairy Technology. (IF: 1.225).
25. Chemical composition, nitrogen fractions and amino acid profile of milk from different animal species" Saima Rafiq1, Nuzhat Huma1, Imran Pasha1, Aysha Sameen1, Omer Mukhtar2 and Muhammad Issa Khan1*. Australian Journal of Animal Sciences. (IF: 1.243).
26. Antioxidant potential of buffalo and cow milk cheddar cheese IN HUMAN COLON ADENOCARCINOMA (Caco-2) CELL LINE". Nuzhat Huma,1 Saima Rafiq,1* Imran Pasha,1 Aysha sameen. Australian Journal of Animal Sciences. (IF: 1.243).
27. Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of water soluble peptide extract of Cheddar cheese. Saima Rafiq,1* Nuzhat Huma,1 Imran Pasha,1 Aysha sameen, Imtiaz Hussain, Imran Hayat. International Journal of Dairy Technology. (IF: 1.225).
28. Saima Rafiq1*, Nuzhat Huma2, Nabila Gulzar2, Anjum Murtaza3, Imtiaz Hussain1. 2018. Effect of Cheddar cheese on growth inhibition, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction in human lung cancer (H-1299) cell line. International Journal of Dairy Technology. (IF: 1.225).
29. Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of quince fruit pulp collected from different locations. Mohsin Rasheed, Imtiaz Hussain, Saima Rafiq,1*. International Journal of Food Properties. 2018 (IF: 1.845).
30. Characterization of milk proteins from different species through gel electrophoresis. Nuzhat Huma, Fauzia Ghaffar, Saima Rafiq, Imran Pasha, Ayesha Sameen. Pakistan Journal of Zoloogy (IF: 0.547).
31. EXPOSURE OF RAW-264.7 MACROPHAGE CELL LINE TO WATER-SOLUBLE EXTRACT OF CHEDDAR CHEESE: ASSESSMENT OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY" Saima Rafiq,1* Nuzhat Huma,1 Imran Pasha,1 Muhammad Shahid2. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. (IF: 0.407).
32. Evaluation of Physico-chemical and functional properties of indigenous pear cultivars grown at Rawalakot, AJK. Mehdi Maqbool, Nosheen Zahid, Abdul Hameed, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Saima Rafiq. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. (IF: 0.69)
33. • Physico-chemical and organoleptic attributes of honey and sugar-based carrot candy during storage. Imtiaz Hussain1, Amir Irshad1, Saima Rafiq1*, Muhammad Siddique Awan1, Adnan Khan1. Pakistan Journal of Science.
34. Compositional Profiling and Proteolytic Activities in Cow and Buffalo milk Cheddar Cheese" Saima Rafiq,1* Nuzhat Huma,1 Imran Pasha,1 Muhammad Shahid2. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. (IF: 0.547).