Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif

Assistant Professor
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan


Highest Degree
PostDoc Fellow in Process Based Food Fortification from Cornell University, USA

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Biography

Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif is currently holds an academic position of Assistant Professor at National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. He earned his Ph. D. in Food Technology from National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan and Post Doctorate in Nutrition form Institute of food Science, College for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, New York, USA. He also served as Visiting Fellow at Institute of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA. He is life member of Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetics Society, Nutritionists Association of Pakistan, and member of The Nutrition Society UK, Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), Belgrave Square, London, Microbiology Association of Pakistan (MAP), The American Oil Chemist’s Society (USA), Iran Society of Biophysical Chemistry (ISOBC), and Italo-Latin American Society of Ethnomedicine. He is also serving as member of several committees. He also participated in number of workshops and conferences. His main area of research interest focuses on Nutrition and food safety, Process based fortified foods, Food processing and preservation, Rice and its by-products and Fat and oil. Dr. Kamran received honors includes HEC Recognized Supervisor, Research Productivity Award 2012 and HEC Post-doctoral Fellowship. He has supervised 2 PhD 31 MSc (Hon) students thesis, and co-supervised 3 PhD and 49 MSc (Hon) students. Dr. Kamran has 43 publications in journals, 1 book and 12 chapters in books contributed as author/co-author. Dr. Kamran is member of editorial board in Internet Journal of Food Safety, and Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science and reviewer for African Journal of Microbiology Research, International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Food Processing & Technology, Journal of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Journal of Food Science, and Journal of Food Science and Technology. He has completed 2 research projects as principal investigator and team member.

Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
Food Safety
Nutrition
Food Processing
Food Preservation

Selected Publications

  1. Shah, F., G. Rasool, M.K. Sharif, I. Pasha, S. Ahmad and H.R. Sharif, 2016. Determination of trans fat in traditional Pakistani breakfast and snack foods. Int. Food Res. J., 23: 849-853.
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  2. Bashir, S., M.K. Sharif, M.S. Butt and M. Shahid, 2016. Functional properties and amino acid profile of spirulina platensis protein isolates. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Ser. B Boil. Sci., 59: 12-19.

  3. Ahmed, W., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif and T. Iqbal, 2016. Effect of storage on cooking quality attributes and fortificants stability in edible-coated iron-folate fortified basmati rice. J. Food Process. Preserv., 10.1111/jfpp.12671.
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  4. Abbas, S., M.K. Sharif, F. Shah and R. Ejaz, 2016. Preparation of sesame flour supplemented high protein and energy food bars. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Ser. B Boil. Sci., 59: 20-32.

  5. Sibt-e-Abbas, M., M.S. Butt, M.T. Sultan, M.K. Sharif, A.N. Ahmad and R. Batool, 2015. Nutritional and functional properties of protein isolates extracted from defatted peanut flour. Int. Food Res. J., 22: 1533-1537.
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  6. Sheraz, A., M.K. Sharif, M.S. Butt and H. Nawaz, 2015. Physicochemical and amino acid profiling of cheddar, mozzarella and paneer whey. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res. Ser. B Biol. Sci., 58: 155-158.

  7. Paraman, I., M.K. Sharif, S. Supriyadi and S.S. Rizvi, 2015. Agro-food industry byproducts into value-added extruded foods. Food Bioprod. Process., 96: 78-85.
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  8. Sharif, M.K., S.S. Rizvi and I. Paraman, 2014. Characterization of supercritical fluid extrusion processed rice-soy crisps fortified with micronutrients and soy protein. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 56: 414-420.
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  9. Sharif, M.K., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum and S.H. Khan, 2014. Rice bran: A novel functional ingredient. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr., 54: 807-816.
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  10. Sharif, H.R., Z. Fang, F.M. Anjum, M.I. Khan, M.K. Sharif, M.A. Khan and J. Haider, 2014. Effect of soaking and microwave pretreatments on nutritional profile and cooking quality of different lentil cultivars. Pak. J. Food Sci., 24: 186-194.
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  11. Saeed, M., M.K. Sharif, M.I. Khan, A. Shehzad and I. Yasmin, 2014. Application of sourdough fermentation to improve keeping quality and sensory profile of bread. Br. J. Agric. Sci., 9: 325-332.

  12. Rehman, M.A., M.R. Khan, M.K. Sharif and S. Ahmad, 2014. Study on the storage stability of fruit juice concentrates. Pak. J. Food Sci., 24: 101-107.
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  13. Qayyum, M.M.N., M. Butt, M.A. Khan, M. Shahnawaz and M.K. Sharif et al., 2014. Effects of different coatings on preserving fruit quality of sweet cherries grown in Skardu valley of Gilgit-Baltistan during storage. Int. J. Biosci., 5: 24-33.
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  14. Butt, M.S., A. Imran, M.K. Sharif, R.S. Ahmad, H. Xiao, M. Imran and H.A. Rsool, 2014. Black tea polyphenols: A mechanistic treatise. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr., 54: 1002-1011.
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  15. Imran, A., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif and J.I. Sultan, 2013. Chemical profiling of black tea polyphenols. Pak. J. Nutr., 12: 261-267.
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  16. Batool, R., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif and J.I. Sultan, 2013. Effect of Nigella sativa meal protein isolates supplementation on the physical and sensory characteristics of cookies during storage. Pak. J. Nutr., 12: 521-528.
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  17. Ahmed, W., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif and M. Shahid, 2013. Comparative estimation of alginate and soy based coatings on Ph and Vitamin C contents of strawberry (Fragaria Ananassa L) at controlled climate chamber. J. Food Process. Technol., Vol. 4. 10.4172/2157-7110.1000280.
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  18. Imran, A., M.S. Butt and M.K. Sharif, 2012. Phytochemical density of some promising commercial tea brands. Int. J. Food Prop., 15: 99-108.
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  19. Younis, M.S., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif, H.A.R. Sulerai and F. Hameed, 2011. Effect of preservatives on physicochemical, microbial and sensory attributes of mangoes. Internet J. Food Saf., 13: 246-263.

  20. Khan, S.H., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif, A. Sameen, S. Mumtaz and M.T. Sultan, 2011. Functional properties of protein isolates extracted from stabilized rice bran by microwave, dry heat and parboiling. J. Agric. Food Chem., 59: 2416-2420.
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  21. Khan, S.H., M.S. Butt and M.K. Sharif, 2011. Biological quality and safety assessment of rice bran protein isolates. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 46: 2366-2372.
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  22. Sharif, M.K., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum and H. Nawaz, 2009. Preparation of fiber and mineral enriched defatted rice bran supplemented cookies. Pak. J. Nutr., 8: 571-577.
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  23. Butt, M.S., F.M. Anjum, Salim-ur-Rehman, M. Tahir-Nadeem, M.K. Sharif and M. Anwer, 2008. Selected quality attributes of fine basmati rice: Effect of storage history and varieties. Int. J. Food Prop., 11: 698-711.
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  24. Shahzadi, N., M.S. Butt, M.K. Sharif and M. Nasir, 2007. Effect of guar gum on the serum lipid profile of Sprague Dawley rats. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 40: 1198-1205.
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  25. Butt, M.S., N. Shahzadi, M.K. Sharif and M. Nasir, 2007. Guar gum: A miracle therapy for hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia and obesity. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr., 47: 389-396.
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  26. Butt, M.S., N. Shahzadi, M.K. Sharif and M. Nasir, 2007. Canonical correlation: A multivariate technique to determine the contribution of various dependent and independent variables. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 42: 1416-1423.
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  27. Butt, M.S., A. Ahmad and M.K. Sharif, 2007. Influence of pectin and guar gum composite flour on plasma biochemical profile of streptozotocin-induced diabetic male albino rats. Int. J. Food Prop., 10: 345-361.
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  28. Butt, M.S., J. Rasool and K. Sharif, 2006. Note. preparation and characterisation of cake rusks by using red palm oil fortified shortening. Food Sci. Technol. Int., 12: 85-90.
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  29. Ajmal, M., M.S. Butt, K. Sharif, M. Nasir and M.T. Nadeem, 2006. Preparation of fiber and mineral enriched pan bread by using defatted rice bran. Int. J. Food Prop., 9: 623-636.
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  30. Sharif, K., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum and M. Nasir, 2005. Improved quality of baked products by rice bran oil. Int. J. Food Saf., 5: 1-8.
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  31. Sharif, K., M.S. Butt and N. Huma, 2005. Oil extraction from rice industrial waste and its effect on physico-chemical characteristics of cookies. Nutr. Food Sci., 35: 416-427.
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  32. Shahzadi, N., M.S. Butt, Saleem-ur-Rehman and K. Sharif, 2005. Chemical characteristics of various composite flours. Inter. J. Agric. Biol., 7: 105-108.
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  33. Shahzadi, N., M.S. Butt, S.U. Rehman and K. Sharif, 2005. Rheological and baking performance of composite flours. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 7: 100-104.
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  34. Mashood, S.B., N. Muhammad, A. Saeed and S. Kamran, 2005. Effect of moisture and packaging on the shelf life of wheat flour. Int. J. Food Safety, 4: 1-6.

  35. Butt, M.S., K. Sharif, B.E. Bajwa and A. Aziz, 2005. Hazardous effects of sewage water on the environment: Focus on heavy metals and chemical composition of soil and vegetables. Manage. Environ. Qual. Int. J., 16: 338-346.
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  36. Ali, S.W., G. Rasool, M.K. Sharif and M.T. Nadeem, 2005. Chemical and sensory characteristics of frozen stored chicken patties fried in different vegetable oils. Pak. J. Food Sci., 15: 17-20.

  37. Yousaf, S., G. Rasool, S. Ullah and K. Sharif, 2004. Physico-chemical characteristics and frying ability of canola oil brands. Indus J. Plant Sci., 3: 149-152.

  38. Butt, M.S., K. Sharif, N. Huma, T. Mukhtar and J. Rasool, 2004. Storage studies of red palm oil fortified cookies. Nutr. Food Sci., 34: 272-276.
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  39. Butt, M.S., K. Sharif, M. Nasir, M. Iftikhar and K. Rehman, 2004. Preparation and quality evaluation of cookies containing sweet potato flour. Indus J. Plant Sci., 3: 69-76.

  40. Sharif, M.K., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, M. Nasir, R. Minhas and M.N. Qayyum, 2003. Extension of cookies shelf life by using rice bran oil. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 5: 455-457.
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  41. Rasool, G., M. Imtiaz, K. Sharif and B.E. Bajwa, 2003. Gas chromatographic studies and composition of oils from different sunflower varieties. Pak. J. Food Sci., 13: 41-44.

  42. Qayyum, M.N., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, K. Sharif and M.S. Alam, 2003. The effect of chickpea and guar gum addition to whole wheat flour on reduction of blood glucose and cholesterol in rats. Pak. J. Food Sci., 13: 51-54.

  43. Nasir, M., M.S. Butt, F.M. Anjum, M.K. Sharif and R. Minhas, 2003. Effect of moisture content on the shelf life of wheat flour. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 5: 458-459.
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  44. Butt, M.S., K. Sharif, M. Ajmal, N. Shahzadi and M. Ashrif, 2003. Effect of defatted rice bran on physico-chemical properties of bread. Pak. J. Food Sci., 13: 63-67.