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Faculty Profile

Dr Noor Younis

Assistant Professor, Approved PhD Supervisor

School of Health Sciences

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

 : [email protected]     : 0092-3357056701   

Biography

I hold a PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and an MSc (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad—one of Pakistan’s leading institutions in agricultural and nutritional sciences. Currently, I’m working as an Assistant Professor and have made significant contributions to both academia and research in the field of nutrition. I’m also an HEC-approved PhD supervisor, actively engaged in guiding postgraduate research and mentoring emerging scholars in nutrition and dietetics. My academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing public health nutrition through evidence-based teaching, innovative research, and meaningful community engagement.

Interest Areas

  • Phytochemicals and their Health Benefits
  • Utilization of food waste for human health
  • Nutrigeomics and Nutrigenetics
  • Nutrient and Drug Interaction

Projects

  • Therapeutic Potential of Niacin in Boosting NAD+ and Metabolic Health in Diabetes

Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
University of Management and Technology Assistant Professor 26-11-2022 Present

Selected Publications (Impact Factor)

Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Phytochemical and antioxidant screening of Moringa oleifera for its utilization in the management of hepatic injury Frontiers in Nutrition 5.100 2022
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Phenolic acid profile of oat cultivars, and their suppressive effect on intracellular reactive oxygen species. International Food Research Journal 1.000 2023
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Investigating the Potential of Chicken Meat Oat Flour Noodles as a Wholesome Food Option for Growing Children Riphah Journal of Allied Health Sciences 0.000 2024
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) [PDF] from pjsir.org Development and Quality Evaluation of Cheese Spread Enriched with Branched chain Amino Acids: Development of Cheese Spread Biological Sciences-PJSIR 0.000 2025
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Effect of Almond Oil Supplementation in Milk on Serum Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidemic Rats Riphah Journal of Allied Health Sciences 0.000 2023
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Comparative Effects of Dried Aloe Vera Gel on Blood Sugar (glucose) in Type-I and Type-II Diabetic Patients Riphah Journal of Allied Health 0.000 2022

Educational Qualifications

Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
PhD Human Nutrition and Dietetics Agriculture University, Faisalabad Pakistan
MSc Hons Food and Nutrition Agriculture University, Faisalabad Pakistan

Academic Positions

Position Start Date End Date
Member of Examination Committee 27-09-2024 Present
Member of Cafeteria Committee 22-10-2024 Present
Research Project Committee 27-09-2024 Present

Achievements

  • Guest Speaker in International Conference on Pharma, Food and Healthcare on 09th and 10th of March 2022 at Expo Center, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Organized 2. National webinar on Dietary management of Hepatitis (World hepatitis day) on 28th July, 2022 at University of management and technology. Lahore. Pakistan
  • Involved in “Curriculum revision and modification” of BS Nutrition Sciences program at SHS
  • Supervised THE PROJECT “CHICKPEA ALMOND COOKIES – GLUTEN FREE FIBER RICH COOKIES” SELECTED TO BE PRESENTED IN THE 7TH ALL PAKISTAN DUHS-DICE HEALTH INNOVATION EXHIBITION 2022" TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2022.
  • Completed training course in advanced analytical techniques for food safety measure in Pakistan in NIAAB from 09-October- 2018 to 18-october- 2018
  • Completed Faculty Development Programme 2022 from September 19-23, 2022 Organized by Centre of teaching and Learning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Invited guest on World Food Day, organized by Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics –FRAHS, Riphah International University, Lahore ON 20TH October, 2022
  • Hosted Shaukat Khanum pink tea party to help raise awareness regarding breast cancer in females on 28th October, 2022
  • Organized seminar on Lifestyle and Cancer
  • Participated in 7th All Pakistan DUHS-DICE health innovation Exhibition
  • Supervised Pakistan Culinary League- PCL (Collaboration of SHS UMT and COTHM) on 1st December, 2022
  • Participated in Nutrition Exhibition at civil service academy, Walton Road, Lahore on 13th of January, 2024
  • Organized a visit to nutraceutical company, Sundar Industrial Estate on 2/2/2024 to provide students practical insight into the nutraceutical industry and its operations.
  • Reviewer of Abstracts in 1st International Conference on Allied Health Sciences scheduled on 6 to 8th October 2023,
  • Organized event entitled “Therapeutic product development” in department of Nutrition and Dietetics, on 21 February, 2024.School of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology.
  • Participated in inter disciplinary food product competition hosted by Riphah International University, Lahore and won 3rd position with cash prize
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