Ms. Adeeba Ali Hidayat Ullah | Biotechnology | Young Scientist Award

University of Central Punjab, Pakistan

Adeeba Ali Hidayat Ullah (born 6 June 2002) is a passionate young biotechnologist from Lahore, Pakistan, currently pursuing a BS in Biotechnology at the University of Central Punjab. Her academic journey is marked by strong achievements, including a merit-based scholarship and multiple awards in scientific competitions.

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Academic Background:

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (2021–2025)
University of Central Punjab, Lahore
Awarded merit-based scholarship and consistently ranked among top-performing students.

Research and Publications:

Adeeba has authored several research publications in areas such as in-silico vaccine design, molecular docking, drug discovery using AI, and nanotechnology applications in food. Notable works include:

• Computational design of a glycosylated multi-epitope vaccine against HAsV-1 and HAsV-2 astrovirus

• Deep learning and artificial intelligence for drug discovery

• Eco-Friendly Synthesis Methods of Gold Nanoparticles
  She has also published a 16S rRNA gene sequence in NCBI and presented multiple abstracts at national and international conferences.

Internships and Work Experience:

Food Safety Intern, Diversey Pvt Ltd (Feb–May 2025)
Worked on CIP validation and food storage assessments across companies like Pepsi, Nestlé, Coca-Cola.

Lab Intern, Horizon Hospital (Mar–Jun 2023)
Gained hands-on experience in phlebotomy, hematology, biochemistry, and microbiology.

Junior Scientist, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (Aug–Oct 2023)
Worked on PCR techniques, DNA extraction, contamination control, and data reporting.

Online Educator (Jan 2024–Present)
Conducts Zoom-based sessions on bioinformatics, article writing, and in-silico vaccine design for students.

Technical Skills:

Wet Lab Skills: DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, nanoparticle synthesis, microbiological culturing.
Dry Lab Skills: In-silico vaccine construction, molecular docking, vector cloning, primer design.
Software & IT: Microsoft Office, Canva, video conferencing platforms, basic graphic design.

Conferences and Presentations:

• 12th International Conference on Biological and Computational Sciences (Islamabad, 2024)

• 2nd International Conference on Emerging Horizons in Science and Technology (Lahore, 2024)
  Presented multiple abstracts on vaccine design, AI in cancer drug discovery, and biodegradation analysis.

Awards and Recognition:

• 2nd Place – Model & Poster Competition (2023)

• Merit-based Scholarship – University of Central Punjab (2021)

• 3rd Place – Entrepreneurship Competition (2024)

• Certificate of Participation – 9th Bioinformatics Poster Competition (2024)

Interpersonal Qualities:

• Leadership and initiative in research environments

• Strong communication and teaching skills

• Highly motivated and research-oriented

• Strong curiosity in computational biology

Publication Top Notes:

1. Computational Design of a Glycosylated Multi-Epitope Vaccine Against HAsV-1 and HAsV-2 Astrovirus for Acute Gastroenteritis
   M. Naveed, A. Ali, T. Aziz, N. Ali, H.M. Rehman, A.A. Khan, T. ul Haq, et al.
   Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 13954, 2025.

2. Development of a Novel Multiepitope Vaccine Against Menangle Virus (MenV) Using In-Silico Approaches by Targeting Its Transmembrane Proteins
   M. Naveed, A. Ali, T. Aziz, N. Fatima, S. Amjad, F. Fatima, A.A. Khan, M. Alharbi, et al.
   Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 13715, 2025.

3. Comparative Analysis of the Degradation Potential of Enzymes Obtained from Escherichia coli Against Toxicity of VAT Dyes Through Molecular Docking
   M. Naveed, A. Arshad, T. Aziz, A. Ali, S. Ibrahim, A. Atta, M.S.U. Din, A. Sarwar, et al.
   Desalination and Water Treatment, 321, Article 101064, 2025.