International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry provides a multi-disciplinary and international platform in which researchers can present their work on all aspects of agricultural and forest to other researchers, policy makers and professionals. The journal welcomes primary research papers, reviews and short communications on Agriculture and Forestry research.

Asif Ahmad

Associate Professor, Dept. of Food Technology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Research Areas

Food Science, Agriculture, Cereals

Education

2004–2009Ph.D. Food Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
1995-1997 M.Sc.Food Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
1990-1995B.Sc.Agriculture Major Food Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Experience

2010–presentAssociate Professor, PMAS_ Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2005–2010 Assistant Professor, PMAS_ Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
1998–2005 Lecturer, University of Arid Agriculture
1997–1998Trainee Officer, Habib Sugar Mills, Nawabshah, Pakistan

Academic Achievement

Win Indigenous PhD scholarship from Higher education commission (HEC), Pakistan
Win University merit scholarship from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
HEC Approved supervisor to conduct PhD Research at University level

Membership

Member of Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists
Member of Pakistan Botanical Society

Publications: Journals

[1]  Zafar S, Ahmed A, Ahmad R, Randhawa MA, Gulfraz M, Ahmad A and Siddique F. 2012. Chemical residues of some pyrethroid insecticides in eggplant and okra fruits: Effect of processing and chemical solutions. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan 34(4): IN PRESS
[2]  Siddique F, Tasneem M, Ahmad A, Ahmed A, Gulfraz M and Watto FH. 2011. Development and optimization of sweet cream butter from buffaloes at cottage scale. African Journal of Biotechnology. 75(10), 17265-17274.
[3]  Khan AN, Ahmed A, Bhatti MS, Randhawa MA, Ahmad A and Yousaf AA. 2011. Effect of Additives on the Shelf Life Extension of Chapatti. Food Science and Technology Research. 17(3): 203-208.
[4]  Ahmed A, Ahmad A, Khalid N, Shandhu MA, Rhandhawa MA, Suleria HAR. 2011. A question mark on Iron deficiency in 185 million people of Pakistan: Its outcomes and Prevention. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press) Accepted (25- Nov- 2011).
[5]  Abassi EA, Khalid N, Zbakh H and Ahmad A. 2011. Physicochemical characteristics, nutritional properties and health benefits of argan oil: A review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. (In Press) Accepted (02-Nov-2011).
[6]  Anjum N, Maqsood S, Masud T, Ahmad A and Momin A. 2011. Lactobacillus acidophilus: Characterization of the Species and Application in Food Production. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press) Accepted (07-September-2011).
[7]  Tasneem M, Siddique F, Ahmad A, Farooq U. 2011. Stabilizers: Indispensable substances in dairy products of high rheology. . Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press) Accepted (11-Aug-2011).
[8]  Hayat I, Ahmad A, Masud T, Ahmed A and Bashir S. 2011. Nutritional and Health Perspectives of Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): An Overview. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press). Accepted (09-Jun-2011).
[9]  Ahmad A, Arshad N, Ahmed Z, Bhatti MS, Zahoor T, Ahmad Z and Afreen A. 2011. Perspective of surface active agents in baking industry: An overview. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press). Accepted (06-Apr-2011).
[10]  Ahmad A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T and Nawaz H. 2011. Beta glucan: A valuable functional ingredient in foods. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press).
[11]  Ahmed Z, Wang Y , Ahmad A, Khan ST, Nisa M, Ahmad H and Afreen A. 2011. Kefir and health- a perception, overview of literature. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (In Press). Accepted (11-Nov-2010). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2010.540360.
[12]  Khalid N, Ahmed A, Bhatti MS, Randhawa MA, Ahmad A and Rabab Rafaqat. 2011. A question mark on zinc deficiency in 185 million people in pakistan- possible wayout. Critical Reviews in Food science and Nutrition. (Submitted on 31 August 2011).
[13]  Ahmad A and Ahmed Z. 2011. Tailoring oat for future foods. NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, USA. (BOOK CHAPTER)
[14]  Ahmad A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T, Nawaz H and Ahmed Z. 2010. Extraction and characterization of β-glucan from oat for industrial utilization. Int. J. Biologic. Macromolec., 46(3): 304-309.
[15]  Ahmad A and Anjum FM. 2010. Persepctive of β-glucan: Extraction and Utilization. VDM Publishers Germany .
[16]  Ahmad A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T, Din A and Nawaz H. 2009. Physicochemical and functional properties of barley β-glucan as affected by different extraction procedures. Int. J. Food Sci. and Tech., 44: 181-87.
[17]  Ahmad M, Ahmad A, Chatha ZA and Dilshad SMR. 2009. Studies on preparation of ready to serve mandarin (Citrus reticulate) diet drink. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 45 (4): 470-476.
[18]  Ahmad A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T and Nawaz H. 2009. Extraction of β-glucan from oat and its interaction with glucose and lipoprotein profile. Pak. J. Nutrition. 8 (9): 1486-1492.
[19]  Gulfraz M, Kasuar R, Arshad G, Mehmood S, Minhas N, Asad MJ, Ahmad A and Siddique F. 2009. Isolation and characterization of edible oil from wild olive. African J. Biotech., 8 (16): 3734-3738.
[20]  Ahmad A, Anjum FM, Zahoor T and Nawaz H. 2008. Effect of barley β-glucan on sensory characteristics of bread. Pak. J. Agric. Sci., 45(1): 88-94.
[21]  Kashif SA, Mahmood H and Ahmad A. 2004. Effect of different ethylene absorbents on the storage of banana (Musa cavendishii cv. Basrai). Pak. J. Arid. Agric., 7(1): 1-11.
[22]  Kashif SA, Ahmad A and Muhammad A.2004. Effect of water solouble coatings on the storage of bananas (Musa cavendishii cv.Basrai). Pak. J. Arid. Agric., 7(1): 73-82.
[23]  Jahangir M, Masud T, Ahmad A. 2002.Effect of different stablizers on brix, acidity and ascorbic acid contents of Tomato concentrate .Pak. J. Food Sci., 12(1-2): 45-48.
[24]  Amin A, Ali M, Ahmad A and Hassan M. 2001.Effect of coatings and Polyethylene sheet on the shelf life of mangoes (Mangifera indica L. ). Pak. J. Arid. Agric., 4(1-2): 7-13.
[25]  Ali M, Saeed MK, Ahmad A and Nasreen A. 2000. Stabliztaion and preservation of yoghurt drink. Pak. J. Arid. Agric., 3(1-2): 33-37.