Noorunnisa Baig

To pursue research in food microbiology and microbiome science, with a focus on understanding microbial interactions, food safety, and the development of functional and probiotic-based solutions. I aim to contribute to innovative and interdisciplinary research addressing challenges in food quality, human health, and sustainable food systems through advanced microbiological and analytical approaches.

Research Associate at Quaid-I-Azam University (2024-12 – Present)

• Performed optimization, stability, and viability assessments of probiotic formulations for food and feed applications, with emphasis on efficacy, quality, and potential gut health modulation
• Conducted scientific data analysis, ensured regulatory compliance with food safety standards.

Assistant Scientific Officer at Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) (2023-03 – 2024-06)

• Coordinated and managed government-funded scientific projects under the Ministry of Science and Technology
• Facilitated collaboration between academic institutions and stakeholders across Pakistan
• Prepared official reports, technical documentation, and institutional communications

Researcher at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) (2022-11 – 2023-01)

• Conducted field-based food safety and quality assessments across restaurants, hotels, and food businesses
• Collected and analyzed data through structured assessment tools and observational studies
• Contributed to evaluation of food control systems and regulatory compliance
• Compiled analytical reports highlighting food safety gaps and improvement areas

Nutritionist at Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (2019-12 – 2020-09)

• Developed and implemented therapeutic diet plans for cardiac patients (DASH diet)
• Monitored clinical parameters including blood pressure and hematological profiles
• Provided evidence-based dietary counseling for disease management

Nutritionist at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) (2019-08 – 2019-09)

• Assessed nutritional status of diabetic patients and designed personalized diet plans
• Conducted patient counseling sessions on lifestyle and dietary modifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Food Microbiology – Quaid-I-Azam University (2024)

M.Sc. (Hons.) in Food Safety and Quality Management – PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (2023 – 2023)

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics – PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (2020 – 2020)