Faculty Profile

Work Experience & Appointments

Professor
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Swat
(2023 - Present)
• Teaching, academic research, and departmental responsibilities.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D / Master / Bachelor
Recognized University / HEC (Graduated) – 1st Division / Merit

Research Papers

1. Obaid ULLAH, Zhongshu LI, Ihsan ALI, Lijie XU, Haixing LIU, Syed Zahid Ali SHAH, Nanzhu FANG. Pterostilbene alleviates hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress via nuclear factor erythroid 2 like 2 pathway in mouse preimplantation embryos. Journal Reproduction and Development. IF (1.9) HEC (W) 2019 Feb 8. 65(1):73- 81.

2. Obaid Ullah. Zhongshu Li. Ihsan Ali. Lijie Xu. Haixing Liu. Hua-Zhi Jin. Yan-Ya Fang. Qing-Guo Jin. Nanzhu Fang. Pterostilbene exerts a protective effect via regulating tunicamycin-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in mouse preimplantation embryos. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Animal. IF (1.8) HEC (X) 2019 Feb;55(2):82-93. DOI:10.1007/s11626-018-0308-9.

3. Obaid Ullah, Li Zhongshu, Ihsan Ali, Lijie Xu, Haixing Liu, Nanzhu Fang. Effects of pterostilbene on the activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 pathway during in vitro maturation of mouse oocytes. Journal of Agricultural Science; Vol. 10, No. 7; 2018. DOI. 10.5539/jas.v10n7p35

4. Xu Lijie, Obaid Ullah, Liu Haixing, Ihsan Ali, Zhongshu Li and Nan-Zhu Fang. Pioglitazone Mediated Reduction in Oxidative Stress and Alteration in Level of PPARγ, NRF2 and antioxidant Enzyme Genes in Mouse Preimplantation Embryo during Maternal to Zygotic Transition. Pakistan J. Zool., vol. 51(3), pp 1085-1092, IF (0.50) HEC (X) 2019. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/2019.51.3.1085.1092.

5. Ihsan ALI, Hai Xing LIU, Li ZHONG-SHU, Ma DONG-XUE, Lijie XU, Syed Zahid Ali SHAH, Obaid ULLAH and Fang NAN-ZHU. Reduced glutathione alleviates tunicamycin induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in mouse preimplantation embryos. J Reprod Dev. 2018, 64(1): 15-24. IF (1.9) HEC (W) doi: 10.1262/jrd.2017-055

6. Ihsan ALI, Syed Zahid Ali SHAH, Jin Yi, Obaid Ullah, Fang NAN-ZHU. Reactive oxygen species-mediated unfolded protein response pathways in preimplantation embryos. J Vet Sci 2017, 18(1), 1-9. IF (1.5) doi: 10.4142/jvs.2017.18.1.1
7. Obaid Ullah, Liaq Akbar Lodhi, Sohail Ahmad, Shoaib Sultan, Younas Khan. In vitro maturation of oocyte in different maturation Media containing estrous buffalo serum, estrous cow serum and follicular fluid from buffalo. 2009. Pakistan J. Zool. Suppl., 9: 213-218. IF (0.50) HEC (X).

8. Noor Bad shah Khattak, Hamayun Khan, Muhammad Tarique Tunio, Shakoor Ahmad, Nazir Ahmad, Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Obaid Ullah, Ihsan Ali, Nan-zhu Fang. Dose-dependent expression of green tea (Camellia Sinensis) extracts in the bovine semen extender for post-thawed fertility indicators. Pakistan J. Zool. Pakistan J. Zool., Vol. 54, Iss. 2, pp. 647-656. IF (0.50) HEC (X). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20181230051216.

9. Mr Jawad Ahmad, Mr Arab Hussain, Mr Amjad Ullah, Mr Ahmad Yar, Mr Subhan Ullah, Mr Zeshan Ali, Dr Huang Yun-ha, Dr Hamid sattar, Dr Tariq Hussain, Dr Hamayun khan, Dr Ihsan Ali, Ali Gohar, Dr Obaid Ullah, Prof Nanzhu Fang, Dr Yanya Fang, Prof Zhongshu Li. Haematological Profile of Achai Cows during different Stages of JOURNAL PUBLISH ARTICLESPregnancy in Kohistan Hindukush Mountainous Range. Pakistan J. Zool. 55, Iss. 2, pp. 987-990. IF (0.50) HEC (X). . https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20210629060605.

10. Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Muhammad Tahir, Abubakar Sufyan, Obaid Ullah, Muhammad Adnan Shams, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui and Ayman A. Swelum. Effects of β-Mannanase Supplementation and Soyhull Inclusion on Production Performance, Economics, Egg Quality, Blood Biochemicals, Nutrient Digestibility, and Intestinal Morphology in Golden Brown Hens (RIR × Fayoumi) during Late Peak Production. MDPI, Animals 2024, 14,2047. IF (2.7) HEC (W). https://doi.org/10.3390/ ani14142047.

11. Umair Ahmad, Asad Sultan, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Atif, Abdulmohsen Hussen Alqhtanie, Anthony Pokoo-Aikins, Obaid Ullah and Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqu. The effects of poultry by-product meal and multi-strain probiotics on production performance, immune response, gut health and nutrient utilisation of broilers. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2024, VOL. 23, NO. 1, 1250–1257. IF (2.2) HEC (W). https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2391084

12. Dong-Xue Ma, Zhong-Shu Li, Yan-Ya Fang, Hamid Sattar, Obaid Ullah, Hai-Xing Liu, Qing-Guo Jin, Hua-Zi Jin, Ihsan Ali, Nan-zhu Fang. Relationship between the level of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis pathways through activation of caspase family in mouse preimplantation embryo. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, online 16.7. 2024. IF (0.50) HEC (X). https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20220302040303.

13. Hira Nawaz, Inam Ullah, Abdul Hameed, Obaid Ullah, Rahat Ullah Khan, Rahman Ullah, Muhammad Adil, Qurat ul Ain, Aamir Iqbal, Baseer Ahmad, Mirwaise Khan. Supplemental Effects of Sodium Gluconate (SG) on Growth Promotion, Organ Development, and Selected Serum Blood Metabolites in Broiler Chickens. BioScientific Review (BSR) 6 (3), 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.32350/bsr.63.03

14. Ateeq Ullah, Kamran Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Ziual Islam, Abubakar Sufyan, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Muhammad Ismail Khan, Obaid Ullah and Muhammad Shahkar Uzair. Effect of Ivermectin and Permethrin on Sarcoptes scabiei in Indigenous Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), online, Pak J of Zool. IF (0.50) HEC (X). https://www.researcherslinks.com/uploads/articles/1728248878_PJZ_MH20231203103210- R4_Ullah%20et%20al.pdf
15. Ayed Alshammari, Sampson Agyapong Atuahene, Qian Xu Sheng, Muhammad Jamil, Sami Ullah, Shakir Ullah, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Qasim, Obaid Ullah, Mourad Ben Said. Spatio-temporal epidemiological survey reveals high infestation and extensive species diversity of hard ticks infesting camels from Pakistan. South Africa Journal of Animal Science 53(02), 2023. 174 - 184. IF (0.70) HEC (X).

16. FarhadAli, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Ijaz Ali, Muhammad Hasnain Riaz, Nadar Khan, Obaid Ullah, Faizul Hassan, Syed Muhammad Suhail, Rajwali Khan, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Irshad Ahmad & Muhammad Tariq Zeb. Mitochondrial phylogenetic and diversity analysis in Azi-Kheli buffalo. Trop Anim Health Prod 53, 512 (2021). IF (1.70) HEC (W). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-02949-z.

17. Danyal Khan, Abdur Rahman, Muhammad Shuaib, Sohaib Ul Hassan, Abubakar Sufyan, Wajid Ullah, Seema Jani, Obaid Ullah and Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui. Effect of Feeding Milk Replacer on the Productive Performance of Buffalo Newborn Calves in District Peshawar, Pakistan. Punjab University Journal of Zoology, 39 (2), Pages 163-168 (2024). DOI: 10.17582/journal.pujz/2024/39.2.163.168.18. Zooheb Ullah, Sarzamin Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Obaid Ullah, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Anthony Pokoo-Aikins, Majid S. Jabir & Ayman A. Swelum. Comparison of different dietary levels of iron and zinc for the enrichment of eggs in laying hens. Veterinary Quarterly 44(1), 1–7 (2024). IF (7.9) HEC(W). https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2024.2431035.

19. Muhammad Shuaib, Abdul Hafeez, Deependra Paneru, Woo Kyun Kim, Muhammad Tahir, Anthony PokooAikins Obaid Ullah and Abubakar Sufyan. Exploring the Potential Effects of Soybean By-Product (Hulls) and Enzyme (Beta-Mannanase) on Laying Hens During Peak Production. MDPI, Animals 2025, 15(1), 98. IF (2.7) HEC (W). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15010098.

20. Uzma Barkat, Muhammad Zubair, Majid Mahmood, Rameez Raja Kaleri, Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Nasir Hameed, Imran Ahmad Khan, Ubaid Ullah, Abdul Aziz, Muhammad Waqas and Sajid Mahmood Sajid. Effects of different doses of olive oil in tris-based extender on chilled semen quality of Kail Ram. INT. J. BIOL. BIOTECH., 22 (1): 85-95, 2025.

21. Israr Khan, Zia Ur Rehman Khalil, Muhammad Shuaib, Sami Ullah, Irfan Ullah, Obaid Ullah, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Anthony Pokoo-Aikins, Majid S. Jabir, and Ayman A. Swelum. Impact of geo-climatic factors on the prevalence and diversity of tick fauna in Achai cattle of the northern Hindukush Mountains, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2025 IF (2.8) HEC w; 0: 1–10 https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/traf020.

22. Zulfiqar Ahmed, Muhammad Waqas, Naveed Anwar, Muhammad Irfan Malik, Imran Ahmed, Obaid Ullah, Abid Hussain, Khalid Hameed, Faisal Ayub Kiani and Mohsin Nawaz. Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Theileria luwenshuni in Sheep from Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Pak J of Zool. IF (0.50) HEC (X). Accepted.

Courses Taught

Courses Taught to undergradute's students and MPhil, Theriogenology
• Veterinary Reproductive Physiology
• Veterinary obstetrics and genital diseases
• Theriogenology Clinic - I
• Theriogenology Clinic - II
• Zoonosis and Food Safety
• Reproductive biotechnology
• Theriogenology Clinic - III
• Theriogenology Clinic – IV

Courses Taught to Live Stock Assistant Diploma Students
• Introduction to Animal Reproduction and AI
• Introduction to Obstetrics and Reproductive Diseases

Memberships
Lifelong Member of Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council.
Lifelong Member of Pakistan Biological Safety Association.

Projects

WORKED IN PROJECTS
1. Characterization of cattle genetic resources of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Genetic Markers and Molecular Technique.
2. Antioxidant role in the protection of early embryonic development from reactive oxygen species, National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31360546)

Conferences/Seminars

1. Participated in Two days Hands-on Training Workshop on “Building the Capacity of Laboratory Professionals in Bio risk Assessment: The New WHO Approach” (July 19-20, 2024) Organized by Pakistan Biological Safety Association & University of Poonch Rawalakot in collaboration with Health Security Partners (HSP), USA.

2. Participated in Two days’ Hands-on Training Workshop “Bio risk Management Training” on 05-06 July 2024 organized by University of Poonch, Rawalakot and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council in collaboration with Health Security Partners and Association of Biorisk Management.

3. Participated in two days international conference on “Recent trends in improving resistance against using molecular genetics and omics tools” December 6-7 2023 at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

4. Participated in Five Days “8th National workshop on Reproductive Ultrasonography in Domestic Animals” from 9th to 13th October 2023 at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore.

5. Completed online course on “Introduction to Genomic Technologies” February 18, 2024 from Johns Hopkins University USA.

Attend Training, Workshops and Seminars.
Participated as a keynote speaker in seminar entitled “Animal genetic resources, strategies for improved use and conservation” May 02-06 2023 at University of Poonch Rawalakot.

7. Participated in seminar entitled “Awareness seminar about Thalassemia” at Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot in collaboration with Blood Chain Pakistan on June 13, 2023.

8. Participated in the one-day workshop on “How to Write Research Proposal” 12th July 2023 at University of Poonch Rawalakot.

9. Attending online webinar on “Identification of epigenetic regulators in early development using single-cell CRISPR screening” with The International Journal of Life science methods on 16, November 2021.

10. Participated in Two days’ Training Program “Conventional and molecular diagnosis of Clostridium perfringens for the control of enterotoxaemia in small ruminants” May 2019, The University of Agriculture Peshawar.

11. Participated in Organizing of 3 days International Workshop on Dairy Science Park November 2011 & 2013, The University of Agriculture Peshawar.

12. Participated in the Cascading of AIT based Training Program “Ensuring Training Effectiveness” July 2012, The University of Agriculture Peshawar.

Relevant Skills
Reproductive Biology, PCR, Western Blot, RNA Extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Blood Analysis, Cell Culture, Immunocytochemistry, Transfection, Electroporation, DNA Extraction, Single Cell Isolation, In Vitro Fertilization. University Teaching Research, Genomics, Embryo Transfer techniques, Artificial Insemination, Semen Analysis, Pregnancy Diagnosis, Animal Ultrasonography, Ovum Pick Up, Cryopreservation of embryos, Tunel Assay, Confocal Microscope, Epi fluorescent microscope.

Book Chapter, Attend National and International Confrences
1. Obaid Ullah, Mehroz Latif, Muhammad Adnan, Sabir Mughal, Baseer AhMad. Harnessing the Nutritional and Environmental Potential of Seaweeds in Animal Feed. Version v110.5281/zenodo.13917582. Oct 11, 2024. Book Chapter.

2. Mirwaise Khan, Ghulam Murtaza, Ali Raza, Farah Liaqat, Obaid Ullah, Farrah Deeba, Rahat UllahKhan, Muhammad Adil and Rashid Manzoor. Control Strategies of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Pakistan: An Overview. https://uniquescientificpublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/nonconventional-therapies/153-161.pdf. (Book Chapter 19)
3. Obaid Ullah, Haixing Liu, Ihsan Ali, Lijie Xu, Li Zhongshu, Nanzhu Fang. Antioxidant effect of Pterostilbene a natural stilbene on the development of H2O2 induced oxidative stress in mouse preimplantation embryo. WRC 2017, page 3-15.

4. Obaid Ullah, 柳海星, Ihsan Ali, 李钟淑, 徐礼杰, 方南洙*. 紫檀芪（Pterostilbene）对 H202 诱导氧化
应激的小鼠移植前胚胎发育的影响.中国畜牧兽医学会2017年学术年会论文集，T02-3-0035, 第264 页，海南海口，2017年11月

5. Ihsan Ali, Hai Xing Liu, Obaid Ullah, Li Zhong-shu, Lijie Xu, Nan-Zhu Fang*. Supplementation of Salubrinal during In Vitro Culture Enhance in vitro development and combated Tunicamycin induced Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) stress in mouse preimplantation embryo. Fourth World Congress of Reproductive Biology (WCRB2017), 27-29 September 2017, Okinawa, Japan. Abstract no.2280834, Poster no. P3-17

6. Nanzhu Fang, Lijie Xu, Haixing Liu, Zhongshu Li, Ihsan Ali, and Obaid Ullah. Pioglitazone Mediated reduction in oxidative stress and alteration in level of PPARγ, NRF2, and Antioxidant Enzyme genes in mouse preimplantation embryo during maternal to zygotic transition. Fourth World Congress of Reproductive Biology (WCRB2017), 27-29 September 2017, Okinawa, Japan. Abstract no.2277631, Poster no. P3-11.

7. Aamir Iqbal, Obaid Ullah, Baseer Ahmad, Aiman Khan "Recent trends in improving resistance against diseases using molecular genetics and omics tools" 1st International conference on December 6-7 2023 at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Oral Presentation

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