Draft:Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal

Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal SI, FPAS is a Pakistani Biochemist specializing in Nutritional Biochemistry, currently Professor at University of Management & Technology, Lahore.

Dr. Iqbal did his Bsc (1967) and later Msc (1970) from University of Punjab. He completed his MS & later Phd in Biochemistry & Hematology from NewYork University, USA in 1978, and 1981 respectively.

His research interests include Nutrition, Environment, Gene Polymorphism/Cell Biology. He served as a Professor of Biochemistry at Agha Khan University Karachi till 2019. Currently he is teaching as Professor at University of Management & Technology, Lahore.

Research & Publications
Dr. Perwaiz has authored more than 170 Publications with a cumulative Impact factor > 265. His research mainly focused on clinical and nutritional Biochemistry. He has also conducted studies on structure and function of different proteins involved in nutritional biochemistry. During his tenure at AKU, he studied the coronary heart disease risks and prognostic biochemical markers for different diseases, and the role of Vitamin E in Anemia. He is also exploring the climate change effects on Pakistani population.

Awards & Honors
Professor Emeritus, The Aga Khan University, 2019

NUST Distinguished Visiting Professor, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 2013

Outstanding Teacher Award (Students), The Aga Khan University, 2010

Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry, Dr Punjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, Karachi, 2010

Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, 2008

Award of Excellence in Education, The Aga Khan University, 2006

Outstanding Teacher Award (Students), The Aga Khan University, 2004

Fellow, Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2003

Fellow, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 2002

Civil Award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Government of Pakistan, 2002

PAS/Infaq Gold Medal in Medical Sciences, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 2001

Infaq Foundation Gold Medal in Biological Sciences, Pakistan Academy of Sciences, 1995

Outstanding Teacher Award, The Aga Khan University, 1995

Second Award, National Book Council, Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, 1993

Fellow, Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences, 1992.

Advisor, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad (UNDP/TOKTEN), 1982

Academic Roll of Honor, Government College, Lahore, 1970