I am an Assistant Professor and Head of Medical Laboratory Technology Program with a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology and a strong research focus on antimicrobial resistance, Candida auris, injectable hydrogels, drug delivery systems, and monoclonal antibody development. My doctoral research was funded by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, and I gained international research experience at the University of Aberdeen, UK. I have published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals and contributed to book chapters with leading publishers. Alongside research, I am actively involved in teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.