Saeed Akram Khan | Fisheries | Young Scientist Award

Mr Saeed Akram Khan | Fisheries |  Young Scientist Award

Lecturer at Government College University Lahore, Pakistan

Saeed Akram Khan is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in fisheries and aquaculture. Currently serving as a Lecturer at GC University Lahore, he has extensive experience in teaching, research, and administrative roles. With a gold medal in Fisheries & Aquaculture from UVAS Lahore, his contributions span both national and international platforms, with a focus on sustainable aquaculture practices, breeding, and fish nutrition.

Profile:

Education:

  • MS Zoology – Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore
  • BS (Hons) Fisheries & Aquaculture – UVAS Lahore (Gold Medalist)
  • M.Ed. & B.Ed. – AIOU Islamabad
  • F.Sc. – Forman Christian College University, Lahore
  • Matric – BISE Lahore

Work Experience:

  • Lecturer (Fisheries) – GC University Lahore (2023–Present)
  • Assistant Education Officer – Government of Punjab, Lahore (2017–2023)
  • Assistant Director Fisheries – Department of Fisheries, Punjab (2016–2017)
  • Assistant Manager – Aqua-Tech Fish Farming (2015–2016)
  • Fish Hatchery Manager – Ismail Fish Hatchery (2013–2015)

Research Focus:

  • Breeding and development of Indian major carps
  • Nutritional profiling of economically significant fish and shrimp species
  • Sustainable seed production and induced spawning in aquaculture

Achievements & Awards:

🏅 Gold Medal – Awarded by Honorable Governor Punjab at UVAS Lahore Convocation (2013)

Professional Training:

  • Master Trainer – Data Analysis Workshop (2024)
  • Master Trainer – Population & Housing Census (2022)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of Plant-Fishmeal and Plant By-Product Based Feed on Growth, Body Composition and Organoleptic Flesh Qualities of Labeo rohita
    KJ Iqbal, M Ashraf, F Abbas, A Javid, M Hafeez-ur-Rehman, S Abbas, …
    Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 46(1), 25, 2014.
  • Biology, Habitat and Conservation of Indian Rock Python: A Brief Review
    ME Babar, MS Mughal, T Hussain, MM Javed, S Sherzada, SA Khan, A Ali
    JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 29(1), 2019.
  • Body Composition, Growth Performance and Enzyme Activities of Labeo rohita Fed Different Commercial Fish Feeds
    S Abbas, A Iqbal, KM Anjum, S Sherzada, U Atique, MKA Khan, M Akmal, …
    Brazilian Journal of Biology, 83, e250402, 2021.
  • Molecular Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Infected Dairy Goats
    MA Qazi, S Sherzada, A Wajid, S Iqbal, U Atique, R Bibi, A Maqbool, …
    The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 49(4), 361-367, 2019.
  • Impact of Temperature Variations on Breeding Behavior of Cirrhinus mrigala During Induced Spawning
    SA Khan, S Iqbal, U Atique, F Abbas, S Ahmad, MS Haider
    Animal Reproduction Science, 270, 107617, 2024.
  • Captive Breeding and Early Developmental Dynamics of Cirrhinus mrigala: Implications for Sustainable Seed Production
    SA Khan, S Sherzada, A Hussain, N Hussain, J Nowosad
    Animals: An Open Access Journal from MDPI, 14(19), 2799, 2024.
  • Relative Expression Levels of Growth Hormone Gene and Growth Rate in Indian Major Carp Species
    S Sherzada, MN Sharif, Q Ali, SA Khan, TA Shah, MAM El-Tabakh, T Aziz, …
    Acta Biochimica Polonica, 70(4), 943-949, 2023.
  • Evaluation of Social and Breeding Behaviour of Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) in Wild and Captivity
    MH Aziz, KM Anjum, K Javed, K Samiullah, Z Ali, SA Khan, S Suleman
    JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2018.
  • Characteristic Features of IFN-α Gene in Beetal Goat Breed of Punjab, Pakistan
    A Yasmeen, T Hussain, A Ahmad, T Yaqub, S Masood, A Nadeem, …
    JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 27(1), 2017.
  • Genomic Analysis and Comparison of Pakistani Camels (Camelus dromedarius) by Prion Gene
    T Hussain, M Musthafa, ME Babar, F Marikar, F Hussain, SA Khan, …
    Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 45, 1-8, 2017.
  • Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan
    MB Bhatti, S Sherzada, S Ahmad, MA Qazi, A Ayub, SA Khan, MJ Khan, …
    Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(1), 157, 2025.
  • A Multiplex PCR Assay to Detect Mislabelling in Fish Products
    Komal, S Sherzada, M Imran, SA Khan, A Wajid
    Food Additives & Contaminants: Part B, 1-10, 2024.
  • Diversity and Genetic Structure of Freshwater Shark Wallago attu: An Emerging Species of Commercial Interest
    S Sherzada, N Hussain, A Hussain, MAM El-Tabakh, SA Khan
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(10), 15571-15579, 2024.

 

Teng Wang | Fisheries | Best Researcher Award

Dr Teng  Wang |  Fisheries  |  Best Researcher Award

Guangzhou at  South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute,  China

Teng Wang is a Doctor of Fishery Ecology and Environment at the South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences in Guangzhou, China. His research focuses on the dynamics of coral reef fish communities, biodiversity, and conservation in the South China Sea, with particular emphasis on fish species composition, trophic diversity, and ecological changes in marine ecosystems.

Profile:

Educational Background:

Teng Wang earned his Doctorate in Fishery Ecology and Environment from the South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, in 2016.

Research Interests:

Teng Wang’s primary research interests lie in the ecology of coral reef fish communities, biodiversity conservation, and fish population dynamics. He has worked extensively on the dynamics of coral reef fish communities, particularly in the South China Sea. His studies include evaluating species composition, trophic diversity, and food web structures in various marine ecosystems, including the Xisha Islands and Daya Bay.

Research Contributions and Impact:

Teng Wang has made significant contributions to the understanding of marine biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics in the South China Sea. His work on mitogenome analyses of reef fish and the genetic diversity of species like the parrotfish has provided new insights into the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary patterns within these species.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Seven decades of transformation: evaluating the dynamics of coral reef fish communities in the Xisha Islands, South China Sea
    Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries
    December 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s11160-024-09872-0
  • Species composition and succession of coral reef fishes in Huaguang Reef, Xisha Islands
    Water Biology and Security
    July 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.watbs.2024.100273
  • Thirty years of change: Assessing the dynamics of fish communities in Daya Bay, a semi-enclosed coastal ecosystem of the South China Sea
    Water Biology and Security
    July 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.watbs.2024.100268
  • Food web structure and trophic diversity for the fishes of four islands in the Pearl River Estuary, China
    Ecological Indicators
    March 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.111916
  • Comparative Mitogenome Analyses Uncover Mitogenome Features and Phylogenetic Implications of the Reef Fish Family Holocentridae (Holocentriformes)
    Biology
    September 2023
    DOI: 10.3390/biology12101273
  • Composition and Long-Term Variation Characteristics of Coral Reef Fish Species in Yongle Atoll, Xisha Islands, China
    Biology
    July 2023
    DOI: 10.3390/biology12081062
  • Comparative Mitogenome Analyses Uncover Mitogenome Features and Phylogenetic Implications of the Parrotfishes (Perciformes: Scaridae)
    Biology
    March 2023
    DOI: 10.3390/biology12030410
  • The complete mitochondrial genome of Cheilinus trilobatus (Perciformes: Labridae)
    Mitochondrial DNA Part B
    January 2023
    DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2022.2161835

 

Fatemeh Pourkhazaei | Reproduction and Rearing | Top Researcher Award

Dr Fatemeh Pourkhazaei |  Reproduction and Rearing |  Top Researcher Award

Researcher at  Isfahan university of technology,  Iran

Dr. Fatemeh Pourkhazaei is a dedicated researcher in the field of aquaculture, with a focus on fish reproduction and skeletal development. She holds a Ph.D. from Isfahan University of Technology, where her dissertation studied the early development and bone deformities in hybrids of rainbow trout, Caspian salmon, and brown trout. Dr. Pourkhazaei has contributed to several publications in prominent journals, including Aquaculture and Aquaculture Research. With expertise in various laboratory techniques, she has participated in international research projects and is currently pursuing a doctoral study opportunity in Germany.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Aquaculture
    Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Iran (2017-2024)

    • Dissertation: Study of early development, skeletal ontogeny, and bone deformity of hybrid fish (rainbow trout, Caspian salmon, and brown trout)
    • Publication: Aquaculture
      Link to article
  • M.S. in Aquaculture
    Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Iran (2013-2015)

    • Thesis: Effect of Arginine on sperm quality of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
    • Publication: Aquaculture Research
      Link to article
  • B.S. in Aquaculture
    Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran (2008-2012)

    • Project: The effect of salinity and water hardness on the growth and survival of guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Research Interests:

Dr. Pourkhazaei specializes in the reproduction and breeding of fish species, focusing on Salmonidae and yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus latus). Her research encompasses areas such as fish osteology, skeletal development, and the effects of environmental factors on fish growth and reproduction.

Skills:

  • Laboratory Techniques:
    • DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR, and gene expression analysis
    • Flow cytometry and histology
    • Cryopreservation of fish semen and gamete storage
    • Bone staining techniques (Alizarin red-Alcian blue)
    • Geometric morphometry and karyotyping
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Worked as a technical expert for Bonza Fish chelate supplement
    • Participated in international projects, including benthos identification with SUPSI University (Switzerland)

Work Experience:

  • Research Opportunity:
    • Currently pursuing a doctoral study opportunity at the University of Göttingen, Germany, investigating immune and growth gene expression in hybrid fish species.

Dr. Pourkhazaei is proficient in Persian (native) and English (good) and has a solid background in using statistical software such as SAS.

Publication Top Notes

  • Embryonic and larval development of reciprocal diploid and triploid hybrids of Caspian trout (Salmo caspius) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
    Pourkhazaei, F., Keivany, Y., Dorafshan, S., Brenig, B., Komrakova, M.
    Aquaculture, 2024, 581, 740391.
  • Larval rearing and ontogeny of digestive enzyme activities in yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus latus, Houttuyn 1782)
    Morshedi, V., Hamedi, S., Pourkhazaei, F., Azodi, M., Gisbert, E.
    Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology – Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 2021, 261, 111044.
  • Arginine effects on biochemical composition of sperm in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
    Pourkhazaei, F., Ebrahimi, E., Ghaedi, A.
    Aquaculture Research, 2017, 48(7), pp. 3464–3471.

 

Yazdan keivany | Fisheries | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Yazdan keivany |  Fisheries  |  Best Researcher Award

Head of Fisheries section at  Isfahan University of Technology,  Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yazdan Keivany is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources (Fisheries Division) at Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Alberta, Canada, where he also completed his MSc. Dr. Keivany has made significant contributions to the fields of ichthyology and fisheries biology, focusing on the morphology, systematics, and taxonomy of freshwater and marine fishes, particularly in Iran. He has received numerous awards, including the IUT Prominent Researcher Award and various scholarships from the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Higher Education. Dr. Keivany is a founding member and former president of the Iranian Society of Ichthyology and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. His dedication to teaching is evident through his instruction in a variety of subjects, such as general ichthyology, aquatic zoology, and evolutionary ecology.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • PhD in Biological Sciences
    University of Alberta, Canada (2000)
  • MSc in Biological Sciences
    University of Alberta, Canada (1996)
  • BSc in Engineering (Fisheries & Environment)
    Gorgan University, Iran (1990)

Scholarships and Awards:

  • IUT Prominent Researcher Award (2018)
  • Appreciable Book Award (2010)
  • Matsumae International Fellowship (2007)
  • University of Alberta Gordin Kaplan Graduate Student Award (1997)
  • MSc and PhD Scholarships from the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Higher Education

Research Interests:

  • Morphology, anatomy, and osteology of fishes
  • Systematics, taxonomy, and biology of freshwater and marine fishes of Iran
  • Systematics and character evolution in sticklebacks
  • Application of morphometrics in fish systematics
  • Molecular systematics of fishes

Professional Memberships:

  • Member, American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (since 1994)
  • Member, Iranian Biology Association (since 2003)
  • Member, Iranian Aquaculture Society (since 2010)
  • Founder and Past President, Iranian Society of Ichthyology (2011-2014)

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Keivany has taught a wide range of subjects, including General Biology, General Ichthyology, Fish Embryology, Aquatic Zoology, and Evolutionary Ecology. He has also participated in various teaching workshops to enhance educational practices.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,049
  • Citations Since 2019: 1,113

Metrics:

  • h-index: 23
  • h-index Since 2019: 14
  • i10-index: 67
  • i10-index Since 2019: 38

Publication Top Notes

  1. Review and updated checklist of freshwater fishes of Iran: Taxonomy, distribution and conservation status
    HR Esmaeili, H Mehraban, K Abbasi, Y Keivany, BW Coad
    Iranian Journal of Ichthyology 4 (Suppl. 1), 1-114 (2017)
    Citations: 135
  2. Atlas of Inland Water Fishes of Iran
    Y Keivany, M Nasri, K Abbasi, A Abdoli
    Iran Department of Environment Press (2016)
    Citations: 133
  3. New Species of Aphanius (Teleostei, Cyprinodontidae) from Isfahan Province of Iran and a Reanalysis of Other Iranian Species
    T Hrbek, Y Keivany, BW Coad
    Copeia 2006 (2), 244-255 (2006)
    Citations: 73
  4. Contribution to the biology of Zagros tooth-carp, Aphanius vladykovi (Cyprinodontidae) in central Iran
    Y Keivany, N Soofiani
    Environmental Biology of Fishes 71, 165-169 (2004)
    Citations: 63
  5. Taxonomic review of the genus Pungitius, ninespine sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae)
    Y Keivany, JS Nelson
    Cybium 24 (2), 107-122 (2000)
    Citations: 52
  6. Length-weight relationships in some populations and species of Iranian toothcarps
    MS Alavi-Yeganeh, SJ Seyfabadi, Y Keivany, B Kazemi, GP Wallis
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 27 (6), 1401-1403 (2011)
    Citations: 48
  7. Reproductive biology and gonad histology of the Kura Barbel, Barbus lacerta (Cyprinidae), in Bibi-Sayyedan River, Tigris basin
    H Dopeikar, Y Keivany, M Shadkhast
    North-Western Journal of Zoology 11 (1), 163-170 (2015)
    Citations: 39
  8. Phylogenetic relationships of sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae), with emphasis on ninespine sticklebacks (Pungitius spp.)
    Y Keivany, JS Nelson
    Behaviour, 1485-1497 (2004)
    Citations: 38
  9. Descriptive osteology of Barbus cyri (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from southern Caspian Sea basin
    P Jalili, S Eagderi, N Nikmehr, Y Keivany
    Iranian Journal of Ichthyology 2 (2), 105-112 (2015)
    Citations: 37
  10. Reproduction of Capoeta damascina (Valenciennes, 1842), a cyprinid fish, in Zayandeh-Roud River, Iran
    S Asadollah, NM Soofiani, Y Keivany, M Shadkhast
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 27 (4), 1061-1066 (2011)
    Citations: 37
  11. Comparative osteology of lotaks, Cyprinion kais and C. macrostomum (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae), from Godarkhosh River, western Iran
    M Nasri, Y Keivany, S Dorafshan
    Journal of Ichthyology 53, 455-463 (2013)
    Citations: 36
  12. Body shape comparison of Kura bleak (Alburnus filippii) in Aras and Ahar-Chai rivers using geometric morphometric approach
    P Jalili, S Eagderi, Y Keivany
    Research in Zoology 5 (1), 20-24 (2015)
    Citations: 33
  13. Contribution to the biology of the Lizardfish, Saurida tumbil (Teleostei: Aulopiformes), from the Persian Gulf
    NM Soofiani, Y Keivany, AM Shooshtari
    Zoology in the Middle East 38 (1), 49-56 (2006)
    Citations: 30
  14. Length-weight and length-length relationships in populations of Garra rufa from different rivers and basins of Iran
    Y Keivany, A Nezamoleslami, S Dorafshan, S Eagderi
    International Journal of Aquatic Biology 3 (6), 409-413 (2015)
    Citations: 29
  15. Validity of Pungitius hellenicus Stephanidis, 1971 (Teleostei, Gasterosteidae), a stickleback fish from Greece
    Y Keivany, JS Nelson, PS Economidis
    Copeia, 558-564 (1997)
    Citations: 28
  16. Age and Growth of the Mesopotamian Barb, Capoeta damascina, in Central Iran
    S Asadollah, NM Soofiani, Y Keivany, R Hatami
    Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences 16 (2), 511-521 (2017)
    Citations: 27
  17. Length–weight and length–length relationships of three Cyprinid fish from the Bibi-Sayyedan River, western Iran
    Y Keivany, H Dopeikar, M Ghorbani, F Kiani, F Paykan-Heyrati
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 32 (3), 507-508 (2016)
    Citations: 26
  18. Length–weight and length–length relationships of four species (Barbus lacerta Heckel, 1843), Oxynoemacheilus angorae (Steindachner, 1897), Squalius lepidus (Heckel …)
    M Hasankhani, Y Keivany, M Daliri, M Pouladi, NM Soofiani
    Journal of Applied Ichthyology 30 (1), 206-207 (2014)
    Citations: 26
  19. Age, Growth and Reproduction of the Female Kutum, Rutilus kutum (Kamensky, 1901)(Teleostei: Cyprinidae), in Gorgan-Rud Estuary, Northern Iran
    Y Keivany, P Zare, L Kalteh
    Research in Zoology 2 (3), 7-13 (2012)
    Citations: 26
  20. Comparative osteology of the jaws in representatives of the eurypterygian fishes
    Y Keivany
    Research in Zoology 4 (2), 29-42 (2014)
    Citations: 25