Mr. Muhammad Azhar Memon | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award
PhD Scholar, Nanjing Agricultural University, China, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Azhar, also known as Azhar Memon, is a dedicated veterinary professional and researcher specializing in veterinary parasitology 🦠. With an M.Phil. in Veterinary Parasitology from Sindh Agriculture University, he has actively contributed to animal healthcare, disease surveillance, and research in Pakistan. Currently, he serves as a Veterinary Doctor/Surgeon at Pet Village Animal Hospital, Karachi, and as a Veterinary Officer for the Government of Sindh. His expertise spans molecular parasitology, animal disease surveillance, and livestock management, making significant contributions to veterinary science.
Publication Profile
🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Azhar holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 🎓 from Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam (2013-2018). Pursuing his passion for research, he completed an M.Phil. in Veterinary Parasitology (2019-2020) from the same institution. His academic excellence earned him the Chancellor’s Gold Medal 🏅 in the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences.
💼 Professional Experience
With extensive experience in veterinary medicine and research, Dr. Azhar has worked across various institutions. He currently serves as a Veterinary Officer at the Livestock and Fisheries Department, Government of Sindh and as a Veterinary Doctor/Surgeon at Pet Village Animal Hospital, Karachi. Previously, he contributed as a Research Associate at the Sindh Institute of Animal Health and as a Research Scholar at Sindh Agriculture University. His work spans animal healthcare, disease surveillance, livestock management, and vaccine development 🏥.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Azhar’s contributions to veterinary science have been recognized with prestigious accolades. He received the Chancellor’s Gold Medal 🏅 for academic excellence and was awarded the HEC Indigenous Scholarship 🎓 by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. His active membership in professional societies, including the Pakistan Society of Parasitology and Pakistan Veterinary Medical Practitioner, further highlights his commitment to the field.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Azhar’s research is centered on veterinary parasitology, zoonotic diseases, animal disease surveillance, and antimicrobial resistance 🔍. He has contributed to molecular diagnostics, vaccine development, and livestock disease management. His studies on Haemonchus contortus, beta-lactamase resistance in Escherichia coli, and cadmium toxicity in male reproduction have been published in reputed journals, reflecting his expertise in veterinary and biomedical sciences.
🔝 Top Publications
Effect of Chilling, Freezing and Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Quality Characteristics of Goat Meat (Chevon) – Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2025. [DOI: 10.17582/JOURNAL.PJZ/20240129072937]
Research Progress of Cadmium Toxicity on Male Reproduction Health – ASK Publishers, 2024.
A Comprehensive Review on Haemonchus contortus Excretory and Secretory Proteins (HcESPs): Vaccine Development and Diagnostic Antigen – Acta Tropica, 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/J.ACTATROPICA.2024.107462]
Detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes among Escherichia coli isolates of buffalo mastitis mil – Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2024. [DOI: 10.1016/J.EGG.2024.100297]
Babesiosis: Current status and future perspectives in Pakistan and chemotherapy used in livestock and pet animals – Heliyon, 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17172]
🔚 Conclusion
Dr. Muhammad Azhar is a distinguished veterinarian, researcher, and academic committed to advancing veterinary medicine 🐾. His contributions to animal healthcare, disease control, and biomedical research have earned him significant recognition. With a passion for veterinary science and parasitology, he continues to innovate and contribute to the well-being of animals and public health.