Dr. Imrana Niaz Sultan
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology , Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics

imrana.niaz@buitms.edu.pk

Qualification

Ph.D. (2020)
Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering/Biochemical Engineering
Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry/Kasetsart University Bangkok, Thailand
M.Phil. (2013)
Biotechnology & Informatics
BUITEMS, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Climate Change & Risk Management
  • Biochemistry
  • Principles of Biochemical Engineering
  • Princples of Genetic Engineering
  • Toxicology & Pharmacogenomics
  • Food & Nutrition Biotechnology
  • Dairy & Food Biotechnology
  • Expository Writing
  • Communication & Presentation Skills

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

  • Biomass Valorization & Biorefiney
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Metabolic Engineering
  • SDGs
  • Biofuels

Membership

  • Asian Federation of Biotechnology

Awards & Achivements

  • Kasetsart University International Scholorship
    2013
  • Best Teacher Award
    2009

Academic & Social Links

I am a foreign qualified ambitious scientist, an enthusiastic academician, a highly skilled mentor, and a zealous professional Resource Person. I attained my Ph.D degree in the field of Biotechnology from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. By gene manipulation, I could produce two novel thermotolarant yeast strains which converted the lignocellulosic biomass into bioethanol for industrial purpose. I am honored to be a selected Approved Resource Person for professional development by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. Besides being the Focal Person/Team Lead of the United Nations Academic Impact Hub for Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8), BUITEMS. Additionally, I am also the member of BUITEMS Editorial Board. Being a certified Master Trainer of HEC Pakistan, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, British Council Pakistan, and National Testing Service (NTS), Pakistan, I have conducted several training programmes.

Publications

Valorization of Mixed Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production Using Thermotolerant Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae SC90
Malaika Amjad, Muhammad Abbas, Abdullah Langou, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Afrasiab Khan Tareen (2025) Fermentation vol. 11 no. 10 pp. 565
Association between occupational exposure of laboratory technicians to ionizing radiation and impact on blood biomarkers
Vaneeza Rahim, Noor Ul Haq, Afrasiab Khan Tareen, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Sanam Zeib Khan, Muhammad Waseem Khan (2025) Radiation Physics and Chemistry vol. 233 no. - pp. 112713
Enhancing Economic and Environmental Sustainability in Lignocellulosic Bioethanol Production: Key Factors, Innovative Technologies, Policy Frameworks, and Social Considerations
Alfred Elikem Kwami Afedzi, Getrude Shallom Afrakomah, Kwame Gyan, Jamil Khan, Ramatu Seidu, Theophilus Baidoo, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Afrasiab Khan Tareen, Pramuk Parakulsuksatid (2025) Sustainability vol. 17 no. 2 pp. 499
Use of Electrical Household Appliances and Risk of All Types of Tumours: A Case-Control Study
Shabana Noori, Abdul Aleem, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Afrasiab Khan Tareen, Hayat Ullah, Muhammad Waseem Khan (2025) Medical Sciences vol. 13 no. 2 pp. 36
Accelerated Storage Testing of Vacuum-Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus TISTR 1338 for Feed
Apichet Muenaram, Bhundit Innawong, Imrana Niaz Sultan, Muhammad Waseem Khan, Hamza Ghilzai, Afrasiab Khan Tareen, Pramuk Parakulsuksatid (2024) Microbiology Research vol. 16 no. 1 pp. 6
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Work Experience

May 2023 to Date
Faculty Graduate Coordinator at FLS&I
BUITEMS
October 2021 to Date
SDGs Focal Person/ Team Lead/ Ambassador at SDGs Hub
BUITEMS
December 2012 to Date
Assistant Professor at Biotechnology
BUITEMS
October 2007 to December 2012
Lecturer at Biotechnology
BUITEMS

Projects

Optimization of a protocol for hydroponically grown Rose plants and analyzing various stress factors affecting it
ORIC BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2012, Completed
The project was based on hydroponically grown ornamental plant (Rose). An optimized protocol was dev...

Certifications

HEC Pakistan Approved Resource Person
HEC Pakistan, Pakistan, 2024
British Council Golden Jubilee Trainee of Mentorship
British Council UK, United Kingdom, 2023
Teaching as Profession
AIT Thailand/HEC Pakistan, Thailand, 2012
Master Trainer National Testing Service (NTS)
NTS Pakistan, Pakistan, 2010
Faculty Professional Development Programme (FPDP)
NAHE/HEC Pakistan, Pakistan, 2009
Communication Skills
BUITEMS/HEC Pakistan, Pakistan, 2008