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Hafiz Rizwan Sharif (he/him )

Dr. Hafiz Rizwan Sharif

Academic Position:

Assistant Professor

Teaching Interests:

My teaching interest is to keep myself up to date about latest trends in the field of food and nutrition and assist my students to improve their learning and problem-solving abilities.

Fields of Research (FoR):

Utilization of latest encapsulation techniques for the development of functional foods to tackle malnutrition and diet related disorders.

Keywords:

Food and nutrition, food chemistry, functional foods, encapsulation, in-vitro digestion

Department:

Department of Allied Health Sciences

Faculty:

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Contact Details:

  • Email: rizwan.sharif@dnsc.uol.edu.pk
  • Mobile No: 0333-8968001
  • Landline/Extension: 207

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Student Advising Schedule:

Friday (10:00-12:00)

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Hafiz Rizwan Sharif is currently working as Assistant Professor at University of Chenab, Pakistan. He received Ph. D. in Food Science and Technology from the School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China. He is HEC-approved Ph. D supervisor with excellent teaching as well as research abilities. His areas of expertise are encapsulation of functional bio-actives to hence improve their oxidative stability and digestion. Dr. Rizwan has published several research as well as review articles in reputable international journals with 150 plus cumulative impact factor. He is co-author of four book chapters under the publishing of Elsevier, Springer and UAF-Press. Plus, he is Guest Associate Editor of a prestigious international journal “Frontiers in Nutrition” and Associate Editorial Board Member of “Recent Advances in Food, Nutrition & Agriculture”. He is also an active reviewer of many national and international journals in the domain of food as well as nutrition.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

No. DesignationSchool/Institute/UniversityDate of startDate of end
1Assistant professorThe University of Lahore, Gujrat campus.21-08-201730-04-2022
2Assistant professorThe University of Chenab, Gujrat.01-05-2022To date

MY QUALIFICATIONS

No. Degree / Program of Study NameAwarding Body/University/InstituteYear of passing
1Ph.D Food Science & Technology (2013-2017)Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.2017
2M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology (2010-2012) National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.2012
3B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture – Food Technology (2006 – 2010)National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.2010
4F.Sc. (Pre-medical)BISE-Faisalabad2006
5Metric (Science)BISE-Gujranwala2004

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

No.TitleDetails
1Physicochemical Characteristics of Mixed Surfactant-Stabilized l-Ascorbic Acid Nanoemulsions during Storage.Tahir Mehmood, Anwaar Ahmed, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Muhammad Sameem Javed, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Faiz-ul-Hassan Shah, Muhammad Imran, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, and Shamas Murtaza. (2022). Langmuir. 38 (31) 9500-9506 (IF=4.331) DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00650
2Influence of diverse natural biopolymers on the physicochemical characteristics of borage seed oil-peppermint oil loaded W/O/W nanoemulsions entrapped with lycopene.Abdur Rehman, Tong Qunyi, Sameh A. Korma, Wen Han, Aiman Karim, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Ahmad Ali, Sanabil Yaqoob, Salah A. Khalifa and Ilaria Cacciotti. (2021). Nanotechnology. 32 (2021) 505302 (IF= 3.953). 
3Biopolymer based nanoemulsion delivery system: An effective approach to boost the antioxidant potential of essential oil in food products.Abdur Rehman, Tong Qunyi, Hafiz Sharif, Sameh A. Korma, Aiman Karim, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Arshad Mehmood, Muhammad Waheed Iqbal, Husnain Raza, Ahmad Ali and Tariq Mehmood. (2021). Carbohydrate polymer technologies and applications. 2 (2021) 100082. 
4Influence of selected hydrocolloids on the rheological, functional, and textural properties of wheat-pumpkin flour bread.Waqas Ashraf, Aamir Shehzad, Hafiz Rizwan , Rana Muhammad Aadil,  Moazzam Rafiq Khan and Lianfu Zhang. (2020). Journal of food processing and preservation. 44 (10) e14777. (IF= 2.609). 
5Effect of germination under mineral stress on the content of isoflavones and functional properties of chickpeas (Cicer Arietinum).Husnain Raza, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Farah Zaaboul, Muhammad Shoaib, Waleed Aboshora1, Barkat Ali and Lianfu Zhang. (2020). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Science, 57 (2) 597-604 (IF= 0.856). 
6Preparation of chitosan films by neutralization for improving their preparation effects on chilled meat.Wei Chang, Fei Liu, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Zhengnon Huang, H. Douglas Goff, Fang Zhong. (2019). Food Hydrocolloids, 90, 50-61. (IF= 11.504). DOI : 
7Effects of ball-milling on physicochemical, thermal and functional properties of extruded chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) powder.Husnain Raza, Kashif Ameer, Farah Zaaboul, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Barkat Ali, Muhammad Shoaib,Wasim Akhtar and Lianfu Zhang. (2019). CyTa – Journal of Food, 17 (1) 563–573. (IF= 2.478). 
8Current progress in the utilization of native and modified legume proteins as emulsifiers and encapsulants – A review.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Peter A. Williams, Mian Kamran Sharif, Shabbar Abbas, Hamid Majeed, Kingslay G. Masamba, Waseem Safdar and Fang Zhong. (2018). Food Hydrocolloids, 76, 2-16. (IF= 11.504).
9Formulation, characterization and antimicrobial properties of black cumin essential oil nanoemulsions stabilized by OSA starch.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Shabar Abbas, Hamid Majeed, Waseem Safdar, Muhammad Shamoon, Muhammad Aslam Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Husnain Raza, Junaid Haider. (2017). Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54(10), 3358–3365. (IF= 3.117).
10Physicochemical properties of β-carotene and eugenol co-encapsulated flax seed oil powders using OSA starches as wall material.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, H. Douglas Goff, Hamid Majeed, Muhammad Shamoon, Fei Liu, John Nsor-Atindana, Junaid Haider, Rong Liang, Fang Zhong. (2017). Food Hydrocolloids, 73, 274–283. (IF= 11.504).
11Influence of OSA-starch on the physico chemical characteristics of flax seed oil-eugenol nanoemulsions.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Peter A. Williams, Mian Kamran Sharif, Muhammad Aslam Khan, Hamid Majeed, Waseem Safdar, Muhammad Shamoon, Muhammad Shoaib, Junaid Haider and Fang Zhong. (2017). Food Hydrocolloids, 66, 365–377. (IF= 11.504).
12Physicochemical stability of β-carotene and α-tocopherol enriched nanoemulsions: Influence of carrier oil, emulsifier and antioxidant.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Douglas H. Goff, Hamid Majeed, Fei Liu, John Nsor-Atindana, Juanid Haider, Rong Liang and Fang Zhong. (2017). Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 529, 550–559. (IF= 5.518). 
13Preparation, characterization and rheological properties of vitamin E enriched nanoemulsion.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Mian Kamran Sharif and Fang Zhong. (2017). Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, 27(1): 7–14.
14Growth kinetics, fatty acid composition and metabolic activity changes of Crypthecodinium cohnii under different nitrogen source and concentration.Waseem Safdar, Muhammad Shamoon, Xinyi Zan, Junaid Haider, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Muhammad Shoaib and Yuanda Song. (2017). AMB Express, 7(85):1-15. (IF= 4.126).
15Characterization of film-forming solutions and films incorporating free and nanoencapsulated tea polyphenol prepared by gelatins with different Bloom values.Maoshen Chen, Fei Liu, Bor-Sen Chiou, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Jian Xu, Fang Zhong. (2017). Food Hydrocolloids, 72:381-388. (IF= 11.504).
16Functionality and nutritional aspects of microcrystalline cellulose in food.John Nsor-Atindana, Maoshen Chen, H. Douglas Goff, Fang Zhong, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Yue Li. (2017). Carbohydrate Polymers, 172:159-174. (IF= 10.723).
17Effects of twenty standard amino acids on biochemical constituents, docosahexaenoic acid production and metabolic activity changes of Crypthecodinium cohnii.Waseem Safdar, Xinyi Zan, Muhammad Shamoon, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Omar Mukama, Xin Tang, Yuanda Song. (2017). Bioresource Technology, 238: 738-743. (IF=11.889).
18Development of high dietary fiber leavened pan bread from microwave stabilized fullfat and defatted rice bran supplemented flours.Mian Kamran Sharif, Masood Sadiq Butt and Hafiz Rizwan Sharif. (2017). Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, 27(2), 1-12.
19In Vitro and in Vivo Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of Leaf Essential Oil of Pulicaria inuloides-Asteraceae.Nabil Qaid M. Al- Hajj, Methaq algabr, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Waleed Aboshora, Hongxin Wang. (2016). Journal of Food  and Nutrition Research, 4(7): 461-470.
20Mechanical and Water Barrier Properties of Zein–Corn Starch Composite Films as Affected by Gallic Acid Treatment.Kingsley George Masamba, Yue Li, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Jianguo Ma and Fang Zhong. (2016). International Journal of Food Engineering, 12(8): 773-781. (IF=1.832).
21Comparative analysis of nine different small heat shock protein gene promoters in Oryza sativa L. subsp. indica.Waseem Safdar, Haroon Ahmed, Nazish Bostan, Nadia Batool Zahra, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Junaid Haider, Shabbar Abbas. (2016). Plant Systematics and Evolution, 302(9): 1195-1206. (IF= 1.644).
22Inulin: Properties, health benefits and food applications.Muhammad Shoaib, Aamir Shehzad, Mukama Omar, Allah Rakha, Husnain Raza, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Azam Shakeel,  Anum Ansari and Sobia Niazi. (2016). Carbohydrate  Polymers, 147: 444–454. (IF= 10.723).
23An update on hypoallergenicity of peanut and soybean: where are we now?Muhammad Shamoon, Muhammad Wasim Sajid, Waseem Safdar, Junaid Haider, Mukama Omar, Alfarga Ammar, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Saud Khalid and Muhammad Atif Randhawa. (2016). RSC Advances, 6: 79185–79195. (IF= 4.036).
24Bactericidal action mechanism of negatively charged food grade clove oil nanoemulsionsHamid Majeed, Fei Liu, Joseph Hategekimana, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Jing Qi, Barkat Ali, Yuan-Yuan Bian, Jianguo Ma, Wallace Yokoyama and Fang Zhong. (2016).. Food Chemistry, 197: 75–83. (IF= 9.231).
25In fluence of carrier oil type, particle size on in vitro lipid digestion and eugenol release in emulsion and nanoemulsions.Hamid Majeed, John Antoniou, Joseph Hategekimana, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Junaid Haider, Fei Liu, Barkat Ali, Liang Rong, Jianguo Ma and Fang Zhong. (2016). Food Hydrocolloids, 52: 415-422. (IF= 11.504).
26Determination of trans fat in traditional Pakistani breakfast and snack foods.Faiz ul Hassan Shah, Gulam Rasool, Mian Kamran Sharif, Imaran Pasha, Shahzad Ahmad and Hafiz Rizwan Sharif. (2016). International Food Research Journal, 23(2): 849-853.
27Krill oil quantification in cs/tpp nanoparticles using novel one step fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.JunaidHaider, Hamid Majeed, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Muhammad Shamoon, Haroon Jamshaid Qazi, Ali Haider, JianguoMa and Fang Zhong. (2016). American Journal of Engineering Research, 5(3): 157-164.
28Fabrication of polymeric nanocapsules from curcumin-loaded nanoemulsion templates by self-assembly.Shabbar Abbas, Eric Karangwa, Mohanad Bashari, Khizar Hayat, Xiao Hong, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif and Xiaoming Zhang. (2015). Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 23: 81–92. (IF=9.336).
29Preparation, Characterization of Eugenol loaded nanoemulsions and their Rheological characteristics.Hamid Majeed, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Junaid Haider, Barkat Ali and Zhong Fang. (2015). European Academic Research, 3(1): 870-879.
30Identification and Purification of Antioxidant Peptides from Lentils (Lens Culinaris) Hydrolysates.Muhammad Jamirul Ashad Zehadi, Kingsley Masamba, Yue Li, Maoshen Chen, Xuemei Chen, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif and Fang Zhong. (2015). Journal of Plant Sciences, 3(3): 123-132.
31Effect of soaking and microwave pretreatments on nutritional profile and cooking quality of different lentil cultivars.Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Fang Zhong, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Muhammad Issa Khan, Mian Kamran Sharif, Muhammad Aslam Khan, Junaid Haider and Faiz-ul-Hassan Shah. (2014). Pakistan Journal of Food Sciences, 24(4): 186-194. 
32Extraction and Applications of Grapefruit (Citrus paradise) Peel Oil Against E. coli.Kashaf Imran, Muhammad Saeed, Muhammad Atif Randhawa, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif. (2013). Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 12(6): 534-537. 

BOOK CHAPTERS

No.Title Details
1Enrichment and fortification of traditional foods with plant protein isolates. Plant protein foods.Mian Kamran Sharif, Makkia Saleem, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif, Roma Saleem. (2022). Springer. 131-169.
2Nanotechnology: A Pioneering Rebellion for Food Diligence. Impact of Nanoscience in the Food Industry.Mian Kamran Sharif, Kanza Aziz. Awan, Masood Sadiq Butt and Hafiz Rizwan. Sharif. (2018). Academic Press, Elsevier Inc., USA. 29-56.
3Role of nanotechnology in enhancing bioavailability and delivery of dietary factors. Nutrient Delivery.Mian Kamran. Sharif, Faiz ul Hassan Shah, Masood Sadiq Butt and Hafiz Rizwan Sharif. (2017). Academic Press, Elsevier Inc., USA. 587-618.
4Sensory Evaluation  and Consumer Acceptability. Handbook of Food Science and Technology.Mian K. Sharif, Masood Sadiq Butt, Hafiz Rizwan Sharif and Muhammad Nasir. (2017). UAF Press, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. 362-386. 

MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

Areas of Supervision Food and Nutrition

Currently Supervising

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MY TEACHINGS:

Course Information (Name/Code)Year TaughtProgram (BS/MS/PhD)University /Institute
Principles of food sciences (PFS-802)2017-18BSThe University of Lahore
Food and Drug Laws (FDL-824)2017-18BSThe University of Lahore
Global Nutritional Issues (GNI-873)2019-21BSThe University of Lahore
Medical Biochemistry (MBio-933)2021BSThe University of Lahore
Principles of food services (PFS-872)2019-21BSThe University of Lahore
Recent Advances in Human Nutrition (RAHN-864)2020-22BSThe University of Lahore
Nutrition Intervention Planning (NIP-965)2021-22BSThe University of Lahore
Public Health and Nutrition-II (PHN-952)2022BSThe University of Lahore