Dr. Abdul Wajid
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology , Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics

abdul.wajid1@buitms.edu.pk
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Qualification

Ph.D. (2017)
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Pakistan
M.Phil. (2011)
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Pakistan
Bachelor's (2008)
Biotechnology
Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Methods in Molecular Biology
  • Biological Resources and Conservation
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Biotechnology
  • Vaccinology
  • Public Health

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Flipped Classroom
  • Self-learning

Research Interest

  • Molecular Virology
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • rDNA Technology
  • Genetic Diversity
  • Molecular Genetics
  • DNA Barcoding

Awards & Achivements

  • Appreciation Certificate
    2020
  • Research Productivity Award
    2019

Academic & Social Links

Dr. Abdul Wajid is currently serving in the Department of Biotechnology at BUITEMS, Quetta. He is a molecular virologist with significant research expertise in infectious diseases, particularly those caused by Paramyxoviruses and Orthomyxoviruses originating from both domestic and wild species. His research has centered on understanding virus–host interactions, investigating epidemiological patterns, evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines, and characterizing pathogens of critical concern to both animal and public health. Through his work, Dr. Wajid has contributed to advancing knowledge on emerging viral threats and their control strategies. In addition to these areas, he is actively engaged in the development of diagnostic tools, DNA barcoding approaches, and genetic studies involving both humans and animals.

Publications

Emergence and characterization of historically extinct virulent genotype IV Newcastle disease virus in wild and domestic birds: genetic insights, pathogenicity, and vaccine …
Renfu Yin 1. Weiwen Yan, Xinxin Liu, Shanshan Jiang, Hongjin Li, Weiwei Chi, Rui Luo, JiaHuiZi Peng, Feng Jiang, Hongli Li, Tobias Stoeger, Abdul Wajid, Aleksandar Dodovski, Chao Gao, Claro N. Mingala, Dmitry B. Andreychuk (2025) Journal of Virology vol. - no. - pp. -
Identifying genetic susceptibility loci associated with human coronary artery disease
Aqsa Zahid, Andleeb Batool, Abdul Wajid, Yurong Wu, Chun Liang, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Amin Ullah, Kashif Iqbal Sahibzada, Hong Xue (2025) PloS one vol. 20 no. 1 pp. e0315460
Genomic association of SNPs rs4077582 of CYP11A1 and rs700519 of CYP19A1 genes with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Gulnaz Wazir, Abdul Wajid, Abdul Wahid, Andleeb Batool, Asia Parveen, Quratulain Maqsood, Aqsa Zahid, Shaista Aslam, Naila Malkani (2025) Endocrine vol. 87 no. 2 pp. 850-856
Evidence for Possible Transmission of Newcastle Disease Virus of Sub-Genotype XXI. 1.2 Between Feral Eurasian Collared Doves and Backyard Chickens in Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Abdul Wajid, Andleeb Batool, Shahid Sherzada, Naveed Ahmad, Abdul Manan, Muhammad Shafee, Imran Ali Sani, Muhammad Iqbal (2025) Pakistan Journal of Zoology vol. 2 no. 58 pp. 1-6
Evaluation of antidiabetic potential of Co3O4 and TiO2 nanoparticles on alloxan-induced diabetic mice
Goher Ayub, Sammia Shahid, Sana Mansoor, Mohsin Javed, Abdul Wajid, Ammar Zidan, Andleeb Batool, Kinza Batool, Ali Bahadur, Shahid Iqbal, Sajid Mahmood, Eman Alzahrani, Abd-ElAziem Farouk (2025) Journal of Molecular Structure vol. 1319 no. - pp. 139467
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Work Experience

September 2021 to Date
Assistant Professor at Department of Biotechnology
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, 8730
December 2018 to September 2021
Assistant Professor at Biotechnology
Virtual University of Pakistan
January 2017 to December 2018
Lecturer at Biotechnology
Virtual University of Pakistan
September 2012 to January 2017
Research Associate at Quality Operation Laboratory
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
September 2009 to September 2012
Research Associate at Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore