Professor/Dean at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Dr. Faiz-ul Hassan is a distinguished scholar specializing in Animal Genomics and Breeding. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Nutrigenomics at Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, China. His research focuses on epigenetics, rumen metagenomics, genotype-nutrient interactions, and genetic characterization of indigenous livestock.
Publication Profile
Education:
- Postdoc in Nutrigenomics, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, China (2018-2020)
- Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2012)
- M.Sc. (Hons) in Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2004)
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2001)
Research Focus:
- Animal Genomics: Exploring genetic and epigenetic factors influencing farm animal performance.
- Rumen Metagenomics: Modulating fermentation for methane mitigation.
- Genotype-Nutrient Interaction: Enhancing growth performance.
- Conservation: Genomic diversity for livestock sustainability.
Key Projects:
- Development of Rohi Chicken Breed (2022-2026, Punjab Agricultural Research Board, Rs. 30.3 million)
- Genomic Characterization of Sahiwal Cattle (HEC-funded, Rs. 6.93 million)
- Rumen Microbiome Modulation in Buffaloes (Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute)
Honors:
- Gold Medal for First Position in B.Sc. (Hons) Animal Husbandry
- Recipient of international fellowships (USDA, Nottingham University, and CAAS-China)
Citations:
Citations: 2,850 (2,680 since 2019)
h-index: 30 (since 2019)
i10-index: 51 (47 since 2019)
- Curcumin as an alternative epigenetic modulator: Mechanism of action and potential effects
F Hassan, MS Rehman, MS Khan, MA Ali, A Javed, A Nawaz, C Yang
Frontiers in Genetics 10, 514 (2019) – 272 citations
- Prospects of HSP70 as a genetic marker for thermo-tolerance and immuno-modulation in animals under climate change scenario
F Hassan, A Nawaz, MS Rehman, MA Ali, SMR Dilshad, C Yang
Animal Nutrition 5(4), 340-350 (2019) – 126 citations
- Lycopene: a natural antioxidant for prevention of heat-induced oxidative stress in poultry
MA Arain, Z Mei, FU Hassan, M Saeed, M Alagawany, AH Shar, IR Rajput
World’s Poultry Science Journal 74(1), 89-100 (2018) – 125 citations
- Reconsidering betaine as a natural anti-heat stress agent in poultry industry: a review
M Saeed, D Babazadeh, M Naveed, MA Arain, FU Hassan, S Chao
Tropical Animal Health and Production 49, 1329-1338 (2017) – 117 citations
- The potential mechanistic insights and future implications for the effect of prebiotics on poultry performance, gut microbiome, and intestinal morphology
MU Yaqoob, ME Abd El-Hack, F Hassan, MT El-Saadony, AF Khafaga, …
Poultry Science 100(7), 101143 (2021) – 110 citations
- Phytogenic additives can modulate rumen microbiome to mediate fermentation kinetics and methanogenesis through exploiting diet-microbe interaction
F Hassan, MA Arshad, HM Ebeid, MS Rehman, MS Khan, S Shahid, …
Frontiers in Veterinary Science 7, 892 (2020) – 104 citations
- Nutraceutical role of selenium nanoparticles in poultry nutrition: a review
F Nabi, MA Arain, F Hassan, M Umar, N Rajput, M Alagawany, SF Syed, …
World’s Poultry Science Journal 76(3), 459-471 (2020) – 92 citations
- Prospects and challenges for the conservation of farm animal genomic resources, 2015-2025
MW Bruford, C Ginja, I Hoffmann, S Joost, P Orozco-terWengel, FJ Alberto, …
Frontiers in Genetics 6, 314 (2015) – 90 citations
- Nano-particles of trace minerals in poultry nutrition: Potential applications and future prospects
S Hassan, F Hassan, MS Rehman
Biological Trace Element Research 195(2), 591-612 (2020) – 89 citations
- Gut microbiome colonization and development in neonatal ruminants: Strategies, prospects, and opportunities
MA Arshad, F Hassan, MS Rehman, SA Huws, Y Cheng, AU Din
Animal Nutrition 7(3), 883-895 (2021) – 88 citations
- Nanominerals: fabrication methods, benefits and hazards, and their applications in ruminants with special reference to selenium and zinc nanoparticles
SA Abdelnour, M Alagawany, NM Hashem, MR Farag, ES Alghamdi, …
Animals 11(7), 1916 (2021) – 87 citations
- The Feasibility of Using Yellow Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor): Towards a Sustainable Aquafeed Industry
L Shafique, HMR Abdel-Latif, F Hassan, M Alagawany, MAE Naiel, …
Animals 11(3), 811 (2021) – 82 citations
- Potential of Mulberry Leaf Biomass and Its Flavonoids to Improve Production and Health in Ruminants: Mechanistic Insights and Prospects
F Hassan, MA Arshad, M Li, MS Rehman, JJ Loor, J Huang
Animals 10(11), 2076 (2020) – 77 citations
- Influence of graded levels of l-theanine dietary supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, organs histomorphometry, blood chemistry and immune …
M Saeed, X Yatao, F Hassan, M Arain, M Abd El-Hack, A Noreldin, C Sun
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19(2), 462 (2018) – 77 citations
- Revisiting the effects of different dietary sources of selenium on the health and performance of dairy animals: a review
MA Arshad, HM Ebeid, F Hassan
Biological Trace Element Research 199(9), 3319-3337 (2021) – 72 citations
- Health benefits and potential applications of anthocyanins in poultry feed industry
L Changxing, M Chenling, M Alagawany, L Jianhua, D Dongfang, …
World’s Poultry Science Journal 74(2), 251-264 (2018) – 64 citations
- Olive oil: nutritional applications, beneficial health aspects and its prospective application in poultry production
RM Bilal, C Liu, H Zhao, Y Wang, MR Farag, M Alagawany, F Hassan, …
Frontiers in Pharmacology 12, 723040 (2021) – 63 citations
- Moringa Oleifera Oil Modulates Rumen Microflora to Mediate In Vitro Fermentation Kinetics and Methanogenesis in Total Mix Rations
HM Ebeid, L Mengwei, AE Kholif, F Hassan, P Lijuan, L Xin, Y Chengjian
Current Microbiology 77, 1271-1282 (2020) – 62 citations
- Potential of Spirulina platensis as a feed supplement for poultry to enhance growth performance and immune modulation
NA El-Shall, S Jiang, MR Farag, M Azzam, AA Al-Abdullatif, R Alhotan, …
Frontiers in Immunology 14, 1072787 (2023) – 54 citations
- Copper nanoparticles as growth promoter, antioxidant and anti-bacterial agents in poultry nutrition: prospects and future implications
M Sharif, MA Rahman, B Ahmed, RZ Abbas, F Hassan
Biological Trace Element Research 199(10), 3825-3836 (2021) – 54 citations