Aimen Mazhar

Brief Bio

Aimen Mazhar is a permanent faculty member at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Southern Punjab, Multan, and a PhD candidate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. Her research interests encompass clinical nutrition, nutraceuticals, functional foods, food allergies, nanotechnology, and cardioprotective nutrition. She has authored 9 peer-reviewed publications with a cumulative impact factor of 42.9. With broad experience in teaching, clinical practice, and interdisciplinary research, Aimen is dedicated to advancing nutritional health through evidence-based inquiry and the mentoring of emerging nutrition professionals.

Education
PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics	Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan	In Progress
MPhil in Human Nutrition and Dietetics	Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan	2020 – 2022
BSc Hons in Human Nutrition and Dietetics	Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan	2015 – 2019

Professional Experience
Lecturer	University of Southern Punjab, Multan	2025 – Present
Lecturer (Visiting)	Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan	2022 – 2025
Lecturer (Visiting)	Kaims International Institute, Multan	2022 – 2023
Clinical Dietitian	South Punjab Hospital, Multan	2019 – 2020
Clinical Dietitian – Internship	Ibn-e-Siena Hospital, Multan	2019
Clinical Dietitian – Internship	Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore	2018

Current Projects

PhD Research: Effect of lactoferrin-polyphenol complexes loaded silica particles against isoproterenol-induced acute myocardial infarction
MPhil Research (Completed): Development of bioactive compounds encapsulated casein to mitigate milk allergy as novel approach

Research Interests

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Food Allergies and Immunomodulation
Nanotechnology in Food and Nutrition
Cardioprotective Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition and Dietary Assessment

Research Impact:

Publications: 9 peer-reviewed articles

Cumulative Impact Factor: 42.9

Conference Presentations & Abstracts: 4

Research
Noman, A. M., Sultan, M. T., Awlqadr, F. H., Raza, H., Zafar, S., Mazhar, A., … & Arab, K. (2026). Phytochemistry and Bioactivities of Thymol and Carvacrol: Molecular Pathways, Metabolism, and Therapeutic Insights. Food Science & Nutrition, 14(4), e71671.	2026
Raza, H., Sultan, M. T., Abbas, A., Mazhar, A., Noman, A. M., Imran, M., … & Jbawi, E. A. (2026). Ricinus Communis: Nutritional Importance, Health Benefits, and Industrial Applications. eFood, 7(1), e70117.	2026
Noman, A. M., Sultan, M. T., Zafar, S., Maaz, M., Mazhar, A., Hussain, M., … & Al Jbawi, E. (2025). Thymol and Carvacrol: Molecular Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Synergy with Conventional Therapies in Cancer Management. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(9), e70936.	2025
Noman, A. M., Sultan, M. T., Mazhar, A., Baig, I., Javaid, J., et al. (2025). Anticancer Molecular Mechanisms of Epigallocatechin Gallate: An Updated Review on Clinical Trials. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(8), e70735.	2025
Noman, A. M., Sultan, M. T., Mazhar, A., Khan, W. A., Imran, M., et al. (2025). Eugenol: An Insight into the Anticancer Perspective and Pharmacological Aspects. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(8), e70727.	2025
Mazhar, A., Hameed, A., Ming, C., Bhatti, S.A., Amir, M., Khan, M.U., Manzoor, H.M.I., & Muhammad, A.H. (2025). Development of tolerogenic casein encapsulated quercetin and curcumin nanoparticles to mitigate cow milk allergic responses. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 144396.	2025
Anwar, M. J., Hameed, A., Khan, M. U., Mazhar, A., & Manzoor, H. M. I. (2025). Development and exploration of casein-based nano-encapsulation of mangiferin for cow milk allergy management and immunomodulation. Food Bioscience, 66, 106278.	2025
Noman, A. M., Sultan, M. T., Maaz, M., Mazhar, A., Tariq, N., Imran, M., … & Al Jbawi, E. (2025). Nutraceutical Potential of Anthocyanins: A Comprehensive Treatise. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(5), e70164.	2025
Faisal, Z., Mazhar, A., Batool, S.A., Akram, N., Hassan, M., Khan, M.U., Afzaal, M., Hassan, U.U., Shah, Y.A., & Desta, D.T. (2024). Exploring the multimodal health-promoting properties of resveratrol: A comprehensive review. Food Science & Nutrition, 12(4), 2240-2258.	2024

Conference Proceedings & Abstracts

Hayat, A., Hameed, A., Mazhar, A., & Khan, M. U. (2024). Nanotechnology in Functional Foods. 8th International Conference on Global Halal Food Industry, BZU, Multan.
Anwar, M. J., Hameed, A., Mazhar, A., & Ali, A. (2024). Halal food processing industry: A pillar of sustainable agriculture in Pakistan. 8th International Conference on Global Halal Food Industry, BZU, Multan.
Mazhar, A., Hameed, A., & Khan, M. U. (2024). Biofortification: A sustainable solution to food security and nutrition challenges. International Conference on Innovation in Food & Nutrition Security, 4 April, 2024.
Hameed, A., Mazhar, A., Anwar, M. J., Khan, M. U., & Chaudhary, H. I. (2022). Utilization of quercetin and resveratrol based nanoformulations. 4th All Pakistan Nutritionist Convention, 15 December, 2022.

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Clinical Nutrition
Food Science and Technology
Meal Planning and Management
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Clinical Rotations Supervised

Neurology, Cardiology, Urology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Nephrology, Gastroenterology

Teaching Philosophy

Bridging evidence-based nutritional science with real-world clinical application to develop competent and compassionate nutrition professionals.

Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

Organizer – 8th International Conference on Global Halal Food Industry: Insights from Pakistan, 24–25 April 2024, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Organizer – International Seminar “Nutrition Challenges: Solution for Pakistan,” 26 December 2023, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Organizer – Seminar on World Milk Day, 1 June 2023, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Organizer – All Pakistan 32nd Conference of PSFST: “Food Crises in Pakistan,” 8–9 March 2023, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Organizer – One-Day Workshop on “Exploiting Market Opportunities for Value Added Dairy Products,” 22 February 2023, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – 4th All Pakistan Nutritionist Convention, 15 December 2022, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Organizer – Seminar: “Safe Milk; Safe Nation,” 23 November 2022, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – National Seminar on “Enhancing the Efforts for Improved Nutrition and Resilience Through SUN Academia & Research Network,” 14 October 2022, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – International Food and Nutrition Conference, 18–20 August 2022.
Certificate of Participation – World Milk Day Seminar (Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan & IFSN), 1 June 2022, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – Seminar on “Poultry Processing: Current Challenges and Improving Quality,” 7 March 2022, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – Seminar on “Clinical Nutrition Practice in Contemporary Medical World: Cancer Cachexia & Sarcopenia,” 10 February 2022, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – 4th International Conference on “Food and Nutritional Security in Changing Climate,” 3–4 March 2019, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – 11th International Biennial Conference of Pakistan Society for Microbiology: “Applied Microbial Genomics in Public Health, Food, Pharma and Agriculture,” 18–20 December 2017, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – Workshop on “Clinical Session on Anthropometric and Biochemical Assessment,” 8 April 2017, The Physio, Multan.
Participant – International Conference on “Safe Food for All,” 2–3 March 2017, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Participant – International Conference on “Malnutrition,” 7–9 April 2016, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.

Competencies & Certifications

Certified in MS Office Automation, Web Designing, and Graphic Designing
Proficient in SPSS, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for data analysis
Scientific Illustration: Graphical abstracts and infographics (Canva, BioRender, Adobe Illustrator)
Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills in research and academic events
Skilled in public speaking, technical writing, and scientific communication

Collaborations

Open to national and international collaborations in nutraceuticals, functional foods, food allergy research, nanotechnology, and cardioprotective nutrition.