Dr. Muhammad Akram is a biochemist and biotechnology researcher whose work bridges molecular biology, metabolic engineering, and pharmaceutical biotechnology. His research focuses on the metabolic engineering of microbial strains for the sustainable production of natural compounds, therapeutic proteins, and pharmaceuticals. He has made significant contributions to the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites from both natural and heterologous hosts, the bioinformatics visualization of protein ligand interactions, and the development of microbial systems for nanoparticle synthesis and biomedical applications. His expertise also extends to protein engineering, synthetic biology, and cancer genetics, with a strong emphasis on translating laboratory findings into industrial and health-related innovations. Dr. Akram’s research has been published in high impact international journals, covering topics such as engineered Yarrowia lipolytica for plant metabolite production, CRISPR based disease control, and nanobiotechnology. He has actively participated in international scientific conferences and workshops, demonstrating a commitment to advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and applied biosciences. As an academic and mentor, he has supervised numerous postgraduate and undergraduate students in biochemistry and biotechnology, fostering research capacity in emerging areas of synthetic and molecular biosciences. His professional service includes peer reviewing for several international journals and contributing to academic workshops on molecular biology and generative AI in scientific research, reflecting his dedication to both research excellence and modern pedagogical innovation.
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Featured Publications
Mahboob, A., Akram, M., Rauf, A., Saidmuratova, M., Djabbarov, I., Ali, S. K., Alamri, A. A., Asimov, A., Bahadur, A., Iqbal, S., et al. (2025, November 4). Comprehensive functional and profiling analysis of circular RNAs in type 2 diabetes mellitus: Unveiling novel and biomarker therapeutic targets. Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics.
Akram, M. (2025, June 29). Bioremediation of textile disperse dyes using white-rot fungi Trametes versicolor. International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology.
Akram, M. (2025, June 28). Cyanidin-3-glucoside from Litchi: Extraction techniques and bioactivity evaluation. Riphah Journal of Allied Health Sciences.
Akram, M. (2025, May 22). Bioremediation of textile disperse dyes using white-rot fungi Trametes gibbosa. TSF Journal of Biology.
Akram, M. (2024, October 24). Microbiological, heavy metal and antioxidant analysis of some commonly used spices in Pakistani cuisine. Riphah Journal of Allied Health Sciences.