Dr. Tahir Zahoor, Dean of Applied Sciences/Director Business Development/ Director ORIC/Professor

Post Doc, PhD Food Science, MS/Mphil, Masters/ Bachelors, Food Science and Nutrition

Biography

Dr. Tahir Zahoor is working as a Professor and Dean, faculty of Applied Sciences at NUR International University. He did Post Doctorates in Food Science and Nutrition at Michigan State University (MSU) and Washington State University (WSU), USA where he served as Adjunct Professor. Dr. Zahoor has vast experience of working in several public and private organizations starting professional teaching career at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). He has served as a Director General of the National Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFSAT), intense contribution developing curriculum foremost for quality education in 10 food related degree programs leading to B.Sc. / (Hons.) / /M.Sc. (Hons.) / PhD Human Nutrition and Dietetics; B.Sc. (Hons.) / /M.Sc. (Hons.) / PhD Food Science and Technology, M. Sc. (Hons.) Food Safety and Quality Management, Food Service and Management and in Dairy Technology additionally short-term training modules / diploma in Food Safety and Controls. Dr. Zahoor has been a National Consultant in the World Food Program (WFP), United Nations and as Executive Director of the Endowment Fund Secretariat, under the project of USDA at UAF managing and offering competitive funds for faculty development, technology transfer and product commercialization (FDTTPC).  In academics he Produced several PhDs. and more than 350 M.Sc./M.Phil. and published more than 120 research publications in various journals of national and international repute in impacted / non impacted journals. Dr. Zahoor have various professional memberships of national/international associations/societies, and as executive members of PSFST. He participated in several national and international conferences/workshops. He has been a part of Food Composition Table of Pakistan representing academia, in Nutrition and Planning, Ministry of Planning, Islamabad. Dr. Zahoor re-established international linkages with Washington State University, USA and worked as focal person in Jiangnan University, China and UAF. His area of interest is Food Sciences: Technology, Human Nutrition, Dairy, Safety, Microbiology and Services management for value addition: Nutraceutical and functional foods, Probiotics & Prebiotics, Cost-Effective Food Processing Technology, R &D and overall developing Food business Entrepreneurship in dairy and other foods.

tahir.zahoor@niu.edu.pk

Academics

  1. Post Doctorates in Food Science and Nutrition at Michigan State University (MSU) and Washington State University (WSU), USA

Experience:

Administrative Experience:

  1. Director General: National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2016 to 18.08.2021)
  2. Executive Director: Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan: A project of USDA (2011-2014).
  3. National Consultant: World Food Program, United Nations Islamabad.
  4. Focal person: UAF Scholarship Awardees studying in USA (2011- 2016)
  5. Project Director: Expo center, UAF (2011-2014).
  6. Secretary Faculty Board: Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  7. Coordinator Outreach activity: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan. (2011 to 2021).
  8. Project Officer: Semi commercial Food Sale Project, NIFSAT, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan. Adjunct Faculty: 2008-2010, Washington State University (WSU), U.S.A.
  9. Secretary Public Relation: All Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists. (2004 to 2007).
  10. Secretary General: All Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technologists (2007 to 2018).
  11. Senior member Supreme Council: All Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists. (2018 to date).
  12. Cereal Executive: (May 1990 to June 1990) in Nestle PVT Ltd, Lahore road, Sheikhupura, Research and product development (Optimized Cerelac product).
  13. Assistant Research Officer: (Food Technology), (1988 to1990) Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad

Teaching  Experience:

  1. Professor, Food Sciences November, 2021 to Feb, 2022
  2. Professor (NIFSAT): 2011 to August 18, 2021
  3. National Consultant: World Food Program, United Nations Islamabad-Pakistan: 1st July, 2019 to 31st, December 2019
  4. Associate Professor: 2005 to 2011
  5. Adjunct Faculty: 2005 Michigan State University (MSU), U.S.A.
  6. Assistant Professor: 2004-2005
  7. Lecturer: 1990 to 2004

Area of Interest

  1. Food Sciences: Technology, Human Nutrition, Dairy, Safety, Microbiology and Services management
  2. Value addition in Agriculture
  3. Nutraceutical and functional foods
  4. Development of Cost-Effective Food Processing Technology
  5. Problem Oriented Research for Food Industry
  6. Microbiology & Biotechnology
  7. Probiotics & Prebiotics
  8. Bacterial Pathogens
  9. Dairy technology
  10. Food Entrepreneurship
  1. 2016: 26th All Pakistan Food Science Conference. PSFST, NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  2. 2015: Safety status of milk supply chain: threats challenges and proposed solutions. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  3. 2015: Innovations in packaging materials to assess and boost safety of dairy related contaminants. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  4. 2015: Soy milk; an alternate to animal milk to combat lactose intolerance. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  5. 2015: Obesity a primary killer side effect of unbalanced Nutrition. Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  6. 2015: Pragmatic approaches to augment protein deficiency by fermented product tempeh. Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
  7. 2015: Characterization and composition of milk proteins from different species by SDS-PAGE. PCSIR, Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
  8. 2015: Antibacterial potency of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) extracts against foodborne pathogens present in poultry meat. PCSIR, Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
  9. 2015: Effects of caffeine on human health. PCSIR, Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
  10. 2015: Innovations in packaging materials to assess and boost safety of dairy related contaminants. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  11. 2015: Soy milk; an alternate to animal milk to combat lactose intolerance. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  12. 2015: Obesity a primary killer side effect of unbalanced Nutrition. Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  13. 2015: Pragmatic approaches to augment protein deficiency by fermented product tempeh. Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
  14. 2014: Carbonation of dairy products: a novel technology. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  15. 2014: Therapeutic potential of symbiotic dairy products. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  16. 2014: Biomedical prominence of camel milk. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  17. 2014: Camel milk: A desert miracle to food security. The University of Poonch Rawalakot and Pakistan Agricultural Scientist’s Forum, Pakistan.
  18. 2014: Impacts of climate changes on food security The University of Poonch Rawalakot and Pakistan Agricultural Scientist’s Forum, Pakistan.
  19. 2014: Camel milk: The world’s next super food. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  20. 2013: International Conference on “Emerging Issues in Nutrition and Food Safety”. National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  21. 2013: Microstructural characterization of native purified and hydrolyzed guar galactomannans. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  22. 2013: Structural modifications in set type yogurt through symbiotic association of probiotics and prebiotics. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  23. 2012: Encapsulated Probiotic Assessment in ready to serve mango juice. PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore, Pakistan.
  24. 2012: Chemical means to enhance food production -big challenge for hazardous effect on human life. NIFSAT, UAF.
  25. 2012: Enhancement of probiotics survival by encapsulation and its effect on Physico-chemical and sensory attributes of yoghurt                        ICFSH-2012.
  26. 2012: Composition and physic-chemical characteristics of buffalo milk with particular emphasis on lipids, proteins, Mineral, enzymes and vitamins IW-DSP. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agriculture University, Peshawar- 25120, Pakistan
  27. 2012: Dietary guidelines for dengue patients as a function of phase of disease
  28. 2012: Antimicrobial potential of clove (Syzgium aromaticum) against Bacillus cereus isolated from refrigerated boiled rice. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  29. 2012: Participated in 1st International Conference on Safe Food and Human Health (ICSFH)”, GC University, Faisalabad.
  30. 2011: Resource person; Training Program in support of “capacity Development for Agricultural Trade in Afghanistan and Pakistan” .
  31. 2011: International conference on “Technological and scientific aspects of dairy products with special reference to French cheeses”
  32. 2010: International Conference on Recent Advances in Human Nutrition with special reference to vulnerable groups. NIFSAT, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  33. 2010: Implementing effective food safety programs: A strategy for improving nutrition and public health in Pakistan. International conference on Recent Advances in Human Nutrition with special reference to vulnerable groups. NIFSAT, UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  34. 2010: Impact of regulatory requirements and no-tariff barrier on food safety and food security in developing countries. International conference on Recent Advances in Human Nutrition with special reference to vulnerable groups. NIFSAT,UAF, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  35. 2002: Determination of calcium in milk treated with stabilizers using atomic absorption spectrophotometry                                                             University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. 33’d All Pakistan Science Conference.
  36. 2002: Preparation of yoghurt from single starter culture (Lactobacillus bulgaricus) isolated from indigenous source                                                  University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. 33’d All Pakistan Science Conference.
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