MUZAHIR HUSSAIN

OBJECTIVE
My goal is to evolve as a researcher and help to improve my country
through working on latest technological advancements in the field of
Food Nurtigenomics and Nutritional Sciences.
PERSONAL BIO DATA
Marital Status Single
Date of Birth 12 March 1993
Gender Male
Religion Islam
Passport No. TP6897462
Cell Phone No. 008615651992155, +92, 3348335977
Email ID zain78681@hotmail.com
2016108137@njau.edu.cn
Skype ID muzahir.hussain6
Nationality Pakistani
Permanent Address 26000, Village and Post Office Usterzai Payan District and Tehsil Kohat,
Pakistan
Present Address 210095, Near weigang, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
EDUCATION
2016-2019 MSc Master of Science (Food Science and Engineering)
Nanjing Agricultural University
www.njau.edu.cn
Study Area Effects of different dietary proteins interventions on host colonic health,
immune system and barrier function and the key mechanisms involved.
2012-2015 BSc Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Major) Food Science and Technology
CGPA 3.54/4.00 Percentage 79.04%
The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
(http://www.aup.edu.pk)
Study Area Internship at NORTHERN BOTTLING COMPANY PVT. LTD. PESHAWAR
Physico-chemical Analysis of different beverages produced.
2010-2011 Pre-Engineering, Higher Secondary School Certificate
Obtained Marks 693/1100
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Kohat
(http://www.bisekt.edu.pk)
PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
September 2016- Graduate Research Assistant
To Date
Responsibilities Worked in Food Nutrigenomics and Meat Nutrition Research Group.
Worked on Several Lab experiments for Research Projects such as
identification and characterisation of different bio-active compounds
and bio markers responsible for host (C57BL6J Mice) responses in
Intestinal health and disease conditions.
Performed several studies such as protein diets preparations, feeding,
post mortem Genes and Proteins expression analysis using latest and
advanced techniques available.
Apr-July 2015 4 months experience as Junior Chemist at NORTHERN BOTTLING
COMPANY PVT. LTD. PESHAWAR.
Responsibilities Quality and process control of different beverages produced.
December 2015 1 Months experience at Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex Peshawar.
Responsibilities 1) Physical, Chemical and Physico-chemical Analysis of different
apple juice brands available at local market of Peshawar, Pakistan.
2) Qualitative Analysis of different Ghee/Hydrogenated Oils
available at local market of Peshawar, Pakistan.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Beef, casein and soy proteins differentially affect lipid metabolism, triglycerides
accumulation and gut microbiota of high-fat-diet-fed C57BL/6J mice.
Frontiers in Microbiology (Published September 24, 2018)
Muhammad Umair Ijaz, Muhammad Ijaz Ahmed, Xiaoyou Zou, Muzahir Hussain, Min
Zhang, Fan Zhao, Xinglian Xu, Guanghong Zhou, Chunbao Li.
2. Occurrence of Heterocyclic amines and assessment of human exposure in
commercial fast-food meat products available In Chinese market.
Journal of Food Science (Review Submitted October 4, 2018)
Iftikhar Ali Khan, Cheng Yiqun, Muhammad Umair Ijaz, Muhammad Ijaz Ahmad,
Caiyue Shi, Muzahir Hussain, Arif Memon, Jichao Huang, Huang Ming.
3. Dietary proteins affect oxidative stress markers and gut-liver axis signalling in
mammals.
Molecular Metabolism (Submitted 28.06.2018)
Muhammad Ijaz Ahmad, Xiaoyou Zou, Min Zhang, Muhammad Umair Ijaz, Miao
Zhang, Muzahir Hussain, Yan Zhang, Kaidi Zhu, Xinglian Xu, Guanghong Zhou,
Chunbao Li.
4. Intake of high fat protein diets specifically alters gut microbiota, intestinal immune
function and tight junctions’ proteins under targeted mechanisms. (In process)
Muzahir Hussain, Chunbao Li
5. Homeostasis of the gut barrier and potential biomarkers are differentially affected
upon dietary proteins interventions in high-fat-diet-fed C57BL/6J mice. (in process)
Muzahir Hussain, Chunabo Li
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Research and Development
 Product Development
 Genes and Proteins Expression analysis
 Food Analysis
 Microbial Analysis
 Nutritional Analysis
KEY RESEARCH INTEREST AREAS
 Host Gastrointestinal(Colon) Health and Diseases
 Food Nutrigenomics and Future Perspectives
 Functional Foods and Nutrition
HONOURS AND ACHIVEMENTS
Laptop awarded by Prime Minister’s laptop scheme to talented youth.
Chinese Government Scholarship Awarded for full time Master’s Degree.
LANGUAGES
 English
 Urdu
 Persian
 Pashto
 Arabic
 Chinese
REFRENCES
 Professor Dr. Li Chunbao
National Centre of Meat Quality and Safety Control
College of Food Science and Technology
Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing China
Chunbao.li@njau.edu.cn
 Professor Dr. Said Wahab
(Chairman department of food science and technology)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
Drsaidwahab40@yahoo.com
Office: 0092919216558