Madiha Rafique (She/Her)

Academic Position:

Lecturer

Teaching Interests:

As a teacher, I am deeply committed to nurturing students' intellectual growth and professional development. I aim to inspire curiosity, promote evidence-based thinking, and guide students in applying nutrition science for health, clinical, and community outcomes

Fields of Research (FoR):

Clinical and Community Nutrition, Sustainable Diets, Functional Foods, Food Product Development, Maternal & Child Nutrition

Keywords:

Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM), Plant-Based Diets, Soybean-Based Products, Nutritional Assessment, Cancer Nutrition, Functional Food Development

Contact Details:

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Student Advising Schedule:

Monday & Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

BIOGRAPHY

Ms. Madiha Rafique is a qualified lecturer and researcher in Human Nutrition and Dietetics with a deep interest in nutritional therapeutics, sustainable food innovation, and community health. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, with research focused on developing soy-based meat substitutes to address protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). She has served as a faculty member at Al Madina Science Academy and contributed to multiple national nutrition research projects, including Pak-Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) and the Punjab Agriculture Research Board’s soybean initiative. Her scholarly work is published in reputed journals and her teaching approach combines clinical experience, research excellence, and community outreach. Her career reflects a passion for improving lives through nutrition education, sustainable dietary practices, and functional food development.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

 

No.  Designation School/Institute/University Duration 
1. LecturerAl Madina Science Academy, Pakistan2020-2022
2.Clinical Dietitian InternGuiltless Pleasure Eating, PakistanMar – May 2021
3.Dietitian InternPINUM Cancer Hospital, FaisalabadFeb – Apr 2022

 

MY QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

No. Degree / Program of Study Name Awarding Body/University/Institute Duration 
1. M. Sc. in Human Nutrition and DieteticsUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad2024
2. B. Sc. in Human Nutrition and DieteticsUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad2022

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

TitleJournalYear
Evaluation of Mango Pomace Flavored Soymilk YogurtInternational Journal of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences2024
Review on Persimmon FruitFood Science and Engineering2024
Antioxidant & Antimicrobial Properties of Pumpkin PulpFood Science and Engineering2024
Cheese Spread Supplemented with Ripened CheddarRADS Journal of Food Biosciences2023



MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

Areas of Supervision 

Currently Supervising

Student Name Research Topic Affiliation
Functional food product development and community-based dietary interventions. University of Chenab

Completions

Student Name Research Topic Affiliation

MY TEACHINGS:

Course TitleYear TaughtProgramInstitution
Public Health Nutrition2024BDNS / Fall 2024University of Chenab, Gujrat
Nutrition Through Life Cycle2024BDNS / Fall 2024University of Chenab, Gujrat
Advanced Human Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals2024BDNS / Fall 2024University of Chenab, Gujrat
Advanced Human Nutrition: Carbs, Protein and Fat2024BDNS / Fall 2024University of Chenab, Gujrat
Drug and Nutrient Interaction2025BDNS / Spring 2025University of Chenab, Gujrat
Epidemiology and Public Health2025B.Sc. (Hons.) HND / Spring 2025University of Chenab, Gujrat