Dr. Farkhanda Asad | Plant Cell Biology | Editorial Board Member
Government College University Faisalabad | Pakistan
Dr. Farkhanda Asad is an accomplished researcher in the field of fisheries and aquatic biology with over 13 years of postdoctoral research and academic experience. Her research primarily focuses on freshwater fisheries, with special emphasis on Nile tilapia and major carp species, aiming to enhance sustainable fish production in Pakistan. She has made significant contributions to understanding hormonal sex reversal, growth performance, feed utilization, and meat quality in cultured fish species, particularly through controlled dietary and endocrine interventions. Her doctoral research provided valuable insights into the effects of 17α-methyltestosterone combined with varying dietary protein levels on masculinization efficiency and production traits in Nile tilapia. At the postgraduate level, her work addressed nutrient digestibility of alternative feed ingredients and optimized species ratios in polyculture systems under semi-intensive pond conditions. She has authored more than 52 research publications and book chapters, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 48 and total citations surpassing 500, reflecting the relevance and impact of her work. Her ongoing research interests include improving growth performance of indigenous fish species through supplementary feeding strategies, enhancing feed efficiency, and supporting the development of Pakistan’s freshwater fisheries sector through applied, production-oriented research.
Featured Publications:
Asad, F., et al. (2025). Comparative impact of silver nitrate and eco-friendly silver nanoparticles on sexual behavior, productivity, and bioaccumulation in the reproductive organs of Japanese quails. Animals.
Asad, F., et al. (2025). Bioremediation of lead-contaminated aquatic environment using non-pathogenic strain Klebsiella pneumoniae PbS3A2 in Labeo rohita. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.
Asad, F., et al. (2025). Toxic and synergistic effects of micro- and nanoplastics with radioactive contaminants on aquaculture: Their occurrence, distribution, role as vectors, detection, and removal strategies. [Journal name not specified].
Asad, F., et al. (2025). Dietary incorporation of natural and synthetic reproductive inhibitors: Exploring their impact on sex characteristics in Cyprinus carpio (Common carp). Fishes.