Muhammad Ali (academic)
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali SI, TI | |
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| Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1964 Chiniot, Pakistan |
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| Education | University of the Punjab University of Wales University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Academic, biologist |
| Profession | Professor |
Known for | Molecular biology and genetics research |
Awards | Sitara-e-Imtiaz Tamgha-e-Imtiaz |
Muhammad Ali is a Pakistani academic and biologist. He is a recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. He is a professor at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB) at the University of the Punjab, Lahore (UPL).[1]
Early life
Ali received an MSc from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He obtained a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Wales, in 1999, and later completed postdoctoral research at the University of Missouri.
Career
Ali began his academic career as a lecturer at Lawrence College, Murree. He held academic and administrative positions at several universities in Pakistan. He served as vice chancellor of multiple universities, including Quaid-i-Azam University, Government College University Faisalabad, Bahauddin Zakariya University , Multan, and the UPL.[2][3][4][5][6]
At UPL he served as Vice Chancellor and as a professor associated with the CEMB (Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology) where he also served as Chairman of the Board of Governors.[1]
Research
Ali's research interests include molecular biology, genetics and fisheries. He authored research publications on molecular biology and genetics.[1][7][8]
Ali published more than 1,140 research articles and received more than 12,000 citations.[7][9]
Recognition
- Sitara-e-Imtiaz[10]
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz.[10]
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences Gold Medal
- Best University Teacher
Professional service
Ali is associated with the Pakistan Academy of Sciences. He served on academic and administrative bodies, including university syndicates, senates and academic boards. He chaired the Punjab Accreditation Committee.[6][11][12]
References
- 1 2 3 "Prof Dr Muhammad Ali – Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology". Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Profile – Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)". bzu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Profile". profiles.gcuf.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Joins the Quaid-i-Azam University as Vice Chancellor – QAU". Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Punjab appoints VCs of seven public sector universities". The News International. 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 "Pakistan Academy of Sciences | Members of the Academy". www.paspk.org. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 https://pu.edu.pk/images/cv/1310362613582.pdf
- ↑ "Journals". The Applied Zoologic. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Prof Dr Muhammad Ali". scholar.google.com.pk. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 Government College University Faisalabad (2017-08-22). Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali receiving Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from Governor Punjab. Retrieved 2026-06-06 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "PU Syndicate approves Rs 20.16b budget – Scholarships for students, research grant increased". pu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "PU Senate approves Rs. 170 million scholarships for students". pu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2026-06-06.