Principal Research Officer Veterinary Research institute Peshawar Pakistan
🌟 Dr. Rafiullah is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of Microbiology and Biotechnology, with an emphasis on livestock and veterinary sciences. His expertise spans disease diagnosis, epidemiology, and applied research for sustainable animal health. Driven by enthusiasm to learn and share knowledge, he actively contributes to community welfare through advanced research and education.
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Education
🎓 Dr. Rafiullah holds an M.Sc. (Hons) in Livestock Management from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (Gold Medalist, 2014), achieving a remarkable CGPA of 3.77/4.00. He earned his D.V.M. from the College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore, with a CGPA of 3.42/4.00 in 1996.
Experience
💼 With over two decades of experience, Dr. Rafiullah has served as Principal Research Officer (BPS-19) and Senior Research Officer (BPS-18) at the Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) Peshawar. His responsibilities include managing research teams, supervising disease outbreaks, and publishing findings to enhance livestock health.
Research Interests
🔬 Dr. Rafiullah’s research focuses on the epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, disease diagnostics, and antimicrobial resistance. He is particularly interested in sustainable solutions for livestock and poultry health challenges.
Awards
🏆 Dr. Rafiullah received a Gold Medal during his M.Sc. (Hons) for outstanding academic performance. His contributions to research and community welfare continue to earn him recognition within the veterinary sciences community.
Publications Top Notes:
📚 Dr. Rafiullah has authored over 20 research papers in reputable journals. Highlights include:
Prevalence of Theileria parva in Large Ruminants through Molecular Techniques, Sarhad Journal of Agriculture (2019), cited 35 times.
Molecular Screening of Resistant and Virulent Genes in Salmonella, Pak Vet J (2020), cited 20 times.
Prevalence of Mastitis Pathogens in Northwest Pakistan, Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences (2021), cited 15 times.