Aqsa Arshad

Microbiology and biotechnology researcher with strong expertise in microbial genomics, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and metabolic pathway analysis. Experienced in whole-genome sequencing, bioinformatics (QIIME2, MEGA, genome annotation), molecular biology, and analytical instrumentation. Passionate about microbial systems biology, synthetic biology, and sustainable biotechnology applications.

Visiting Faculty / Research Mentor - University of the Punjab

(2022-01)

• Supervised undergraduate research in microbiology and molecular biology.
• Designed experiments and taught lab techniques; guided data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Research Assistant - University of the Punjab

(2020-01 - 2025-01)

Conducted microbial isolation, characterization, and genomic analysis of hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria.

• Applied whole-genome sequencing, GC–MS analysis, and genome annotation to study metabolic pathways.
• Performed PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, SDS-PAGE, and Western blotting.

Research Intern – Molecular Biology - Lab Genetix

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Molecular diagnostics including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and RT-PCR.

PhD - Biochemistry - University of the Punjab (2023-01)

MS - Biochemistry - University of the Punjab (2020-01 - 2022-01)

MSc - Biochemistry - University of the Punjab (2018-01 - 2020-01)