Dr. Nida Imtiaz | Developmental Biology | Best Researcher Award
Ningbo University | China
Author Profile
👩🎓 NIDA IMTIAZ: A DEDICATED RESEARCHER IN AQUACULTURE AND MARINE SCIENCES
🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Nida Imtiaz embarked on her academic journey with a strong foundation in biological sciences. She pursued her education in Pakistan, obtaining:
- Ph.D. (Dec. 2024) in Aquaculture from Ningbo University, China.
- M.Phil. in Animal Genomics and Biotechnology from the PARC Institute of Advanced Studies in Agriculture, National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, Pakistan.
- M.Sc. in Zoology from PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- B.Sc. from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Intermediate (Pre-Medical) and Matriculation from BISE, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
🌍 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Nida Imtiaz has accumulated extensive research and professional experience in the fields of aquaculture, fisheries, and biological sciences. Her significant contributions include:
- Internship at a reputed feed mill (Aug 2013 - Nov 2014).
- Research Assistant in Animal Nutrition Laboratories at NARC Islamabad (Jan 2016 - Feb 2017).
- Assistant Scientific Officer in the Aquaculture and Fisheries Program at NARC Islamabad (April 2017 - June 2018).
- Extensive research on crab culture and embryogenesis, particularly with Scylla paramamosain and Portunus trituberculatus.
📝 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Her research primarily focuses on aquaculture, marine sciences, and biological sciences, with an emphasis on:
- Embryonic development in mud crabs (Scylla paramamosian), analyzing morphological, physiological, and molecular dynamics.
- Impact of noise on stress response in Portunus trituberculatus in land-based monoculture systems.
- Comparative analysis of amino acid and fatty acid profiles in different Scylla species to unveil their nutritional benefits.
- Aflatoxin contamination in animal feed and milk in Pakistan.
- Aqua feed production for commercially important fish species.
- Study of Parkinson’s disease prevalence and fungal skin infestations in human populations.
💪 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Nida Imtiaz has made substantial contributions to aquaculture research, particularly in the areas of:
- Crustacean embryology and nutritional analysis, influencing sustainable aquaculture practices.
- Enhancing feed quality and safety in Pakistan’s livestock industry.
- Promoting bioinformatics and statistical modeling in fisheries and marine sciences.
- Contributing to scientific knowledge through international conferences, seminars, and research collaborations.
🎯 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Her research findings are currently under submission in reputed scientific journals:
- "Comparative transcriptome profiles across distinct developmental stages in Scylla paramamosain embryos" (Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part-D, 2024).
- "Mutation Analysis of tp53 in colorectal cancer, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan." (International Journal of Biosciences).
🏆 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Nida Imtiaz has received multiple prestigious awards, including:
- Zhuo Chuang Scholarship (2023) at Ningbo University, Zhejiang, China.
- Chinese Government Scholarship (2019-onwards) for her Ph.D. studies at Ningbo University.
📚 CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
She has actively participated in academic discussions and knowledge-sharing platforms:
- 4th International Conference on Biological and Computer Sciences at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad.
- National Policy Dialogue on Aflatoxin Contamination of Milk in Pakistan.
- Mountain-Specific Innovative Solutions Conference (2017) at NARC, Islamabad.
- 12th Chinese Symposium on Crustacean Aquaculture (2023) in Ningbo, China.
📝 FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEGACY
As a dedicated scientist, Nida Imtiaz aims to:
- Advance research in marine and aquaculture sciences, particularly in sustainable fisheries.
- Develop innovative solutions for aqua feed production to enhance food security.
- Contribute to bioinformatics and computational biology for better understanding of genetic mechanisms in marine species.
- Mentor and train young researchers, fostering future experts in biological sciences.
📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
"Lipid dynamics during embryonic development of Scylla paramamosain: Insights from lipidomics"
- Authors: N., Imtiaz, Nida , Y., Jiang, Yaqi , Y., Yangfang, Ye , M., Changkao, Mu , Q., Wu, Qingyang
- Journal: Aquaculture
- Year: 2025