Lecturer Dr. Shahid Mahmood
I am fascinated by the intricate relationships within aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, particularly those involving fisheries, avian populations, and wildlife. My research interests revolve around understanding the impacts of environmental changes, anthropogenic activities, and conservation efforts on these systems.
Specifically, I aim to explore:
1. Fisheries Management: Investigating sustainable fishing practices, fish population dynamics, and the effects of climate change on fish communities.
2. Ornithological Studies: Examining bird migration patterns, habitat preferences, and population responses to environmental perturbations.
3. Wildlife Conservation: Developing effective strategies for preserving biodiversity, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, and promoting ecosystem services.
- PhD,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
- MPhil,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
- MSc,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
- BSc,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
- FSc,Multan Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
- Matric,Multan Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
- Nature Author Authorship letter
- Appreciation letter Appreciation letter awarded by director, The Peregrine Fund, America
- Chief Minister Laptop Supervisor category
- Vulture decline Documentary Televised on National Geographic Channel
- Life Member Ornithological Society of Pakistan
- Member The Peregrine Fund
- Member UOG Proctorial Board
- Member UOG Discipline committee
- Member Faculty Board UOG
- Member Board of studies, Department of Zoology
- Member Departmental Discipline committee
- Member Departmental Purchase committee
- Coordinator Departmental Examination
- Coordinator Departmental BS Program
- Incharge Departmental Store
- Incharge Ornithology Lab
- Coordinator Departmental Sports, UOG
| Student Name | Degree | Title | Status / Completed Year |
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| Fariha Ghafoor | MS | Assessment of Bioaccumulated Heavy and Toxic Metals in Selected Carnivorous Fish Species of River Chenab at Khanki Headwork, Punjab, Pakistan This study aimed to assess the level of heavy and toxic metals in the kidneys, liver, and muscles of three carnivorous fish species (Baam, Fouji Khaga, and Sol) collected from Khanki headwork at river Chenab, Punjab, Pakistan with a comparative analysis on gender and Weight. Analysis of Lead, Copper, and Cadmium was performed by using Hitachi Polarized ZeemanAAS, Z8200, Japan, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Mean Cu concentrations (10.5883±8.27383 ppm) were generally below FAO limits. Mean Cd (1.0767±.93806 ppm) and Pb (1.4137±1.50961 ppm) concentrations exceeded FAO limits, raising concerns about human consumption due to potential bioaccumulation and associated health risks. Lead (Pb) was higher in Baam, Copper (Cu) was higher in Sol, and Cadmium (Cd) was higher in Fouji Khaga compared to the other species. The route of exposure for Pb and Cd was kidneys > liver > muscles, and for Cu, it was liver > kidney > muscles.The concentration of heavy and toxic metals in overall fish samples followed the order Cu > Pb > Cd. The study revealed no significant gender-based differences in metal bioaccumulation. However, there were weak correlations between weight and metal concentrations.Additionally, weak correlations between metals indicated varying patterns of metal uptake and metabolism. | 2024 |
| Noreen Shahzadi | MS | Study of Microbial parameters and the heavy metals toxicity in Cyprinus carpio from Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan Among all aquatic pollutants heavy metals are having special concern due to high levelof ill-effects on the fish and other aquatic animals. Heavy metal pollution is one of themost important environmental problems today. Modern industries and anthropogenicactivities are on large extent responsible for contamination of aquatic environment. Inthe aquatic ecosystem; fish are exposed to a variety of metals, in mixture form, ratherthan a single metal. Therefore, the present work will focus on determination of acutetoxicity of copper, chromium, lead, zinc, cadmium and their mixture on fish and theirchronic effect on in fish body organs viz gills, gut and skin. The tolerance limit in termsof 96-hr LC50 and lethal concentration of each metal like cadmium, Chromium, Lead,copper, zinc and their mixtures for fish will be determined. The concentration and timedependent bioaccumulation of each metal in fish body organs due to chronic stress ofmetals will also be studied.All these experiments with fish will be conducted at constantphysical parameters. The total hardness, ph, temperature, dissolved oxygen, electricalconductivity of each test medium will be analyzed on daily basis. Different biochemicaltest like staining, catalase test, and oxidase test applied. The samples were subjectedto DNA sequencing for identification of bacterial colonies up to genus and species level. | 2013 |
- Member Purchase committee Department of Zoology
- Superintendent Examinations, UOG
- Member Board of Studies Department of Zoology
- Member Discipline committee, UOG
- Member Proctorial Board, UOG
- Member Board of Faculty, UOG
- Incharge Store Department of Zoology
- Coordinator Departmental BS program
- Incharge Ornithology Lab
- Coordinator Examinations, Department of Zoology
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1. Razia Sultana1, Shinawar Waseem Ali1*, Ghulam Murtaza2 and Shahid Mahmood2 “Assessment of bacterial composition of locally processed back-slopped yogurt through next-generation sequencing” Pakistan Journal Of Zoology, June 2023 DOI:
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2. Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Danish, Aleem Ahmad Khan “First insight into levels, spatial, and gender-specific distribution of potentially toxic elements in black kite, Punjab, Pakistan” International Journal Of Environmental Science And Technology, February 2022 DOI:
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3. Sohail Arif Chattha,1 Syed Makhdoom Hussain,2 Arshad Javid,3 Muhammad Nadeem Abbas,1 Shahid Mahmood,1 Mohsin Gulzar Barq1 and Majid Hussain*1 “Seasonal Diet Composition of Leopard (Panthera pardus) in Machiara National Park, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir, Pak” Pakistan Journal Of Zoology, January 2015 DOI:
- Discovery of NSAID as a cause of Catastrophic decline of Vulture ( Selected Professional Presentations )
- Documenary televised on National Geographic channel about Vulture decline ( Selected Professional Presentations )