Dr. Muhammad Tariq Saeed | Shandong University of Technology | China
Dr. Muhammad Tariq Saeed is an accomplished academic and researcher in Agriculture Engineering, Food Science, and Nutrition, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus. With expertise spanning food technology, herbal medicine, and nutrition, he has contributed extensively to scientific literature, addressing public health, functional foods, and clinical nutrition. His research integrates modern science with traditional medicine, focusing on innovative dietary interventions. Dr. Saeed has actively participated in conferences, seminars, and training programs, demonstrating leadership in academia, research supervision, and community health awareness initiatives across Pakistan and beyond.
Profile
Education
Dr. Saeed holds a PhD in Agriculture Engineering and Food Science from Shandong University of Technology, China an MSc (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition from the University of Sargodha, Pakistan, and a Bachelor of Eastern Medicine and Surgery (BEMS) from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He completed his intermediate (2006) and matriculation (2004) from BISE D.G. Khan. His academic background blends modern nutrition science with traditional medicine, equipping him with interdisciplinary skills. This combination enables him to address complex health and food security challenges while integrating evidence-based approaches with holistic health perspectives in research and practice.
Professional Experience
Dr. Saeed has been serving as Assistant Professor at the Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus, since 2018. He previously worked as Production Incharge at Hamdard Laboratories (WAQF) Pakistan, managing Rooh Afza manufacturing and herbal formulations. Earlier, he completed a one-year house job at DHQ Hospital Lodhran as a House Officer. His professional expertise covers academia, industrial production, and clinical practice. He has supervised numerous research projects, organized seminars, and engaged in community outreach. His diverse experience bridges food science, herbal medicine, and nutrition, contributing to both academic advancement and public health improvement.
Research Focus
Dr. Saeed’s research focuses on food science, human nutrition, and the therapeutic potential of natural products. His work addresses nutritional assessment, dietary interventions, functional foods, biofortification, and the clinical impacts of diet on chronic diseases such as hypertension, anemia, and metabolic disorders. He has contributed to studies on probiotics, medicinal plants, edible coatings for food preservation, and metabolic engineering in microorganisms for bioactive compounds. His interdisciplinary approach combines molecular biology, nutrition science, and traditional medicine to develop sustainable and health-promoting solutions. He is particularly interested in integrating modern scientific tools with herbal medicine for innovative dietary and therapeutic applications.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Saeed has earned recognition for his academic and professional contributions, including First Position in the Food Product Development Competition at the University of Sargodha. He has received multiple certificates of appreciation for seminar presentations, conference organization, and academic contributions. His organizational excellence has been acknowledged through awards for conference management at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. As a registered member of the Pharmacy Council (Pharmacy Technicians), National Council for Tibb, and Blood Donation Society Pakistan, he actively engages in professional networks. These honors reflect his dedication to advancing nutrition science, food technology, and public health through research and community service.
Publications Top Notes
Transcriptomic Analysis of Lipid Accumulation in Mucor circinelloides WJ11 Under Submerged and Solid-State Fermentation
Type: Article (June 2025)
Authors: Iqbal Bushra, Muhammad Tariq Saeed, Tahira Naz, et al. led by Yuanda Song
Impact of Calcium Modulation and Starvation on Fermentation-Driven Lipid Accumulation in the Oleaginous Fungus Mucor circinelloides
Type: Article (June 2025)
Authors: Asmaa S. Ramadan, Hassan Mohamed, Huihui Xu, et al., including Muhammad Tariq Saeed under the guidance of Yuanda Song
Engineering Mucor circinelloides for Enhanced Lipid Production Through Homologous Overexpression of Phosphofructokinase (PFK1 & PFK2) Coupled With In-Silico Modeling Analysis
Type: Article (May 2025)
Authors: Hassan Mohamed, Tahira Naz, Shaoqi Li, et al., including M. T. Saeed and Yuanda Song
Harnessing Marine Resources for Alzheimer’s Therapy: A Review Integrating Bioactivity and Molecular Docking
Type: Review (Eur J Pharmacol, April 2025; published June 15, 2025)
Authors: Hina Khalid, Hassan Mohamed, Adel Eltoukhy, Muhammad Tariq Saeed, Yuanda Song
Conclusion
Dr. Muhammad Tariq Saeed exemplifies a rare blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. With a strong educational foundation in agriculture engineering, food science, and herbal medicine, he contributes meaningfully to both scientific knowledge and societal health. His diverse experience across academia, industry, and clinical settings enriches his multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Passionate about improving nutritional health, he actively mentors students, leads impactful projects, and disseminates knowledge through publications and conferences. His work not only advances the field of food and nutrition but also bridges modern science with traditional wisdom, aiming to improve quality of life on a global scale.