Dr. Akram Ali
Lecturer
Department of Biotechnology , Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics

akram.ali@buitms.edu.pk
Extension No: 630

Qualification

Ph.D. (2024)
Biotechnology and Informatics
BUITEMS, Pakistan
M.Phil. (2016)
Biotechnology and Informatics
BUITEMS, Pakistan
Master's (2012)
Biotechnology and Informatics
BUITEMS, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Cell Biology
  • Genomics
  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Spaced Learning
  • Flipped Classroom
  • Self-learning
  • Gamification
  • Visual, Audio, & Kinesthetic Teaching
  • Crossover Learning
  • Expeditionary Learning
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction

Research Interest

  • Genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and evolutionary biology

Membership

  • Pakistan Biological Safety Association
Dr. Akram Ali , PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology at BUITEMS, Quetta. His research expertise spans genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and evolutionary biology, with a particular focus on genome-wide analysis, gene family evolution, and the genetic basis of stress tolerance in crops. He has published extensively in high-impact international journals, contributing significant insights into plant genomics, evolutionary studies, and human genetic variation. Dr. Ali has presented his research at leading international conferences and undertaken advanced professional training to enhance both his teaching and research practices. Since joining BUITEMS in 2016, he has combined active research with mentorship, supervising students' theses and guiding young scientists. Through his scholarly contributions, he continues to advance biotechnology knowledge and address critical challenges in agriculture and health.

Publications

Genome-wide analysis of CNGC gene family in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern reveals key targets for stress resistance and crop improvement
Akram Ali Baloch, Kaleem U Kakar, Sumera Rais, Zarqa Nawaz, Abdulwareth A Almoneafy, Agha Muhammad Raza, Samiullah Khan, Raqeeb Ullah (2025) Plant Gene vol. 41 no. - pp. 100487
Molecular Medicine Communications
Sara Naudhani, Fariya Khan Bazai, Akram Ali Mehmood Ul Hassan, Hani Tayyab, Sara Mannan, Muhammad Tariq, Shakeela Daud (2023) - vol. - no. - pp. -
Detection of Two Missense Substitutions in Gene EPM2B in Patients of Myoclonic Epilepsy from Balochistan
Akram Ali Baloch, Adeel Ahmad, Kaleem U Kakar, Sara Naudhani, Samiullah Khan, Muhammad Raza Agha, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Humaira Zahid, Shakeela Daud (2023) Pakistan Journal of Zoology vol. 55 no. 6 pp. 2683
Genome-wide identification and evolutionary analysis of CNGC gene families in sixteen Brassicaceae plant genomes
Akram Ali Baloch, Kaleem U Kakar, Asma Abro, Muhammad Mushtaq, ZARQA Nawaz, Abrar Hussain (2022) Turkish Journal of Botany vol. 46 no. 6 pp. 583-589
Comparative genomics and evolutionary analysis of plant CNGCs
Akram Ali Baloch, Kaleem U Kakar, Zarqa Nawaz, Muhammad Mushtaq, Asma Abro, Samiullah Khan, Abdul Latif (2022) Biology Methods and Protocols vol. 7 no. 1 pp. bpac018
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Work Experience

July 2016 to Date
Lecturer at Department of Biotechnology
BUITEMS

Certifications

Biorisk management complementary training
Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), Pakistan, 2024
Navigating the pathways of publishing in high-quality journals
Pakistan State Universities, Pakistan, 2023
How to effectively use researcher academy and Elsevier journal finder
Pakistan State Universities, Pakistan, 2023
Wolters Kluwer OVID database
Wolters Kluwer (Ovid), Pakistan, 2023
Training workshop on infection prevention and control, good clinical laboratory practices and patient occupational safety
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2022
DICE AFS & Mega Event 2021
MNS University of Agriculture Multan , Pakistan, 2021
Biosafety awareness workshop
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2019
University Teaching
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2017
Biosafety and Quality Assurance
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2016
Professional Development Training
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2016
PACE Collaborative workshops, equality, tolerance
European Union (EU), Pakistan, 2016