Department:  Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biochemistry

Position:  Professor

HEC Approved Supervisor:  YES

Research Intersts:  Fermentation process development for production of industrial enzymes, single cell protein, organic acids and other industrial products using agro-industrial wastes and by- products. Biocatalysis: Enzyme kinetics, production, purification, characterization, engineering, immobilization, chemical modifications and industrial applications of microbial enzymes. Bioremediation and biosorption of textile dyes and heavy metals, bioremediation of effluents from textile and other industries.

Publications:  

1. Asgher, M., Z. Ahmad and H.M.N. Iqbal. , 2013, Alkali and enzymatic delignification of sugarcane bagasse to expose cellulose polymers for saccharification and bio-ethanol production. , Ind. Crops Prod. , 44, 488-495
2. Iqbal, H.M.N. and M. Asgher., 2013, Enhanced catalytic features of sol-gel immobilized MnP isolated from solid state culture of Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02., Chinese Chem. Lett., 24(4), 344-346
3. Iqbal, H.M.N. and M. Asgher. , 2013, Characterization and decolorization applications of xerogel matrix immobilized manganese peroxidase produced from Tramete versicolor IBL-04. , Protein Peptide Lett. , 20(5), 591-600
4. Iqbal, H.M.N. and M. Asgher., 2013, Decolorization applicability of sol-gel matrix immobilized manganese peroxidase produced from an indigenous white rot fungal strain Ganoderma lucidum. , BMC Biotechnol. , 13, 56
5. Mahmood, R.T., M.J. Asad, N. Mehboob, M. Mushtaq, M. Gulfraz, M. Asgher, N.M. Minhas and S.H. Hadri. , 2013, Production, purification, and characterization of exoglucanase by Aspergillus fumigatus., Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. , 170(4), 895-908
6. Nouren, S., H.N. Bhatti, I.A. Bhatti and M. Asgher., 2013, Kinetic and thermal characterization of peroxidase from peels of Citrus reticulata var. Kinnow., J. Anim. Plant Sci., 23(2), 430-435
7. Yasmeen, Q., M. Asgher, M.A. Sheikh and H. Nawaz. , 2013, Optimization of ligninolytic enzymes production through response surface methodology. , BioResources, 8(1), 944-968
8. Ramzan, M., M. Asgher, M.A. Sheikh and HN. Bhatti., 2013, Hyperproduction of manganese peroxidase through mutagenesis of Trametes versicolor IBL-04 and optimization of process parameters, BioResources, 8, 3953-3966
9. Asgher, M. B. Ahmad and HMN. Iqbal, 2013, Novel catalytic and effluent decolorization functionalities of Sol-Gel immobilized Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02 MnP produced from bio-processing of wheat straw., Chinese Journal of Catalysis,, 34, 1756-1761
10. Bibi1, I., H.N. Bhatti and M. Asgher., 2013, Bioremediation of wastewater containing reactive dyes by Agaricus bisporus A21. Effect of supplements and redox mediators, Pak. J. Agri. Sci., 50, 445-453
11. Amin, F. , Bhatti, H.N., I.A. Bhatti and M.Asgher., 2013, Utilization of wheat bran for enhanced production of exo-polygalacturonase by penicillium notatum using response surface methodology, Pak J. Agric. Sci.,, 50, 469-477
12. Batool, S. M. Asgher, M.A. Sheikh and S. Rahman., 2013, Optimization of physical and nutritional factors for Enhanced production of Lignin peroxidase by Ganoderma lucidum IBL-05 in solid State Culture of Wheat Straw., J. Animal and Plant Sci., 23, 1166-1176
13. Jeelani, K., M. Asgher and Z. Mushtaq, 2011, Shake flask decolorization of Direct dye Solar golden yellow R by Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02, J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 33,
14. Safa, Y. and H. N. Bhatti, I. J. Bhatti and M. Asgher, 2011, Removal of Direct Red-31 and Direct Orange-26 by low cost Rice Husk: Influence of immobilization and pretreatments, Can. J Chem. Eng., ,
15. Iqbal. H.M.N, M. Asgher and H. N. Bhatti, 2011, Optimization of physical and nutritional factors for synthesis of lignin degrading enzymes by novel strain of Trametes versicolor, BioResources, 6, 1273-1287
16. Sadia A. and M. Asgher., 2011, Partial Purification and Characterization of Ligninolytic , African J. Biotechnology,, 10(77), 17875-1788
17. Asgher, M. and H.M.N. Iqbal., 2011, Characterization of a novel manganese peroxidase purified from solid state culture of Trametes versicolor IBL-04., BioResources,, 6(4), 4302-4315
18. Chatha, SAS, S. Ali, M. Asgher and H.N. Bhatti., 2011, Investigation of the potential of , Textile Research Journal, , 81(17), 1762-1771
19. Asgher, M., M. Nadeem and HMN. Iqbal., 2011, Hyperproductivity of extracellular enzymes from indigenous white rot fungi (Phanerochaete chrysosporium IBL-03) using Agro-wastes., BioResources,, 6(4), 4454-4467
20. Ismat B. H.N. Bhatti and M. Asgher., 2011, Comparative study of natural and synthetic phenolic compounds as efficient laccase mediators for transformation of cationic dye., Biochemical Eng. J., 56(3), 225-231
21. Zia, M.A., M. Arshad, M. Asgher and H.N. Bhatti., 2011, Improving bio-ethanol yield: Using virginiamycin and sodium flouride at a Pakistani distillery., African J. Biotechnol., 10(53), 1107111074
22. Sadia J, M. Asgher, M. A. Sheikh, H. Nawaz and A. Jamil., 2011, Enhanced Citric acid , African J. Biotechnology,, 10(55), 1178411791
23. Jeelani*, K., M. Asgher, HN Bhatti and Z. Mushtaq., 2011, Shake flask decolorization of Direct dye Solar golden yellow R by Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02., J. Chem. Soc. Pakistan., 33(2), 209-214
24. Shagufta K., M. Asgher*, K. Rehman and Z. A. Zahir. , 2011, Hyperproduction of Laccase by Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02 during Decolurization of Drimarene Brilliant Red K- 4BL., Fresenius Environ. Bulletin,, 20(6), 1478-1486
25. Irshad, M., M. Asgher, M. A. Sheikh, and Haq Nawaz., 2011, Purification and characterization of laccase produced by Schyzophylum commune IBL-06 in solid state culture of banana stalks., BioResources, , 6(3), 2861-2873
26. Noreen, R., M. Asgher, H. N. Bhatti, S. Batool and M.J. Asad., 2011, Phanerochaete chrysosporium IBL-03 secretes high titers of manganese peroxidase during decolorization of Drimarine blue K2RL textile dye., Environmental Technology, , 32(11), 1239-1246
27. Iqbal, H.M.N., M. Asgher* and H.N.Bhatti., 2011, Optimization of physical and nutritional factors for synthesis of lignin degrading enzymes by a novel strain of Trametes versicolor., BioResources,, 6(2), 1273-1287
28. Nazia M., M. J. Asad, M. Imran, M. Gulfraz, F. H. Wattoo, S.H. Hadri and M. Asghar., 2011, Production of lignin peroxidase by Ganoderma leucidum using solid state fermentation. , African J Biotechnology,, 10(48), 9880-9887
29. Hanif, M.A., H.N. Bhatti. Ijaz A. Bhatti and M. Asghar., 2011, Biosorption of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) by Newly Isolated White Rot Fungi: Batch and Column Studies., Asian J. Chem,, 23(8), 3375-3378
30. Maqshoof, A, Z.A. Zahir, HMN. Asghar and M. Asghar., 2011, Inducing salt tolerance in mung bean through co-inoculation of rhizobia and plant growth promoting Rhizobateria containing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase., Can J Microbiology,, 57, 578-589
31. Yusra S., H.N. Bhatti, Ijaz A. Bhatti and M.Asgher., 2011, Removal of direct red-31 and direct Orange-26 by low cost rice husk: influence of immobilization and pretreatments., Canadian J. Chem. Eng., 9999, 01-Apr
32. Rehman, F., I.A. Bhatti, M. Zuber, H.N. Bhatti and M. Asgher., 2011, Synthesis and surface properties of hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene-base polyurethane elastomers by varying aliphatic alkane Diols., Asian J. Chem,, 23(2), 880-884
33. Mukhtar, K. M. Asgher, S. Afghan, K. Hussain and S. Zia-ul-Hussnain, 2010, Comparative Study of Two Commercial Strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Saf-Instant and Ethanol Red) for Optimum Ethanol Production on Industrial Scale, J. Biomed. Biotechnol., ,
34. Kamal, S., M. Asgher*, K. Rehman and Z. A. Zahir, 2010, Hyperproduction of Laccase by Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02 during Decolurization of Drimarene Brilliant Red K- 4BL, Fresenius Environ. Bulletin, ,
35. Noreen, R., M. Asgher, H. N. Bhatti, S. Batool and M.J. Asad, 2010, Phanerochaete chrysosporium IBL-03 secretes high titers of manganese peroxidase during decolorization of Drimarine blue K2RL textile dye, Environmental Technology, ,
36. Kanwal, N., M. Asgher, H. N. Bhatti and M. A. Sheikh, 2010, Ligninase synthesis and decolorization of drimarine blue k2rl by Pleurotus ostreatus IBL-02 in carbon and nitrogen sufficient shake flask medium, FEB, 19, 63-68
37. Hanif, M.A.,H. N. Bhatti , M. A. Ali , M. Asgher and I. A. Bhatti, 2010, Heavy metals tolerance and biosorption potential of white rot fungi, Asian J. Chem., 22, 335-345
38. Asgher, M., S. Noreen, H.N. Bhatti, 2010, Decolorization of Dye Containing Textile Industry Effluents Using Ganoderma Lucidum IBL-05 in Still Cultures, Water Environ. Res., 82, 357-361
39. Anjum,F., H. N. Bhatti, M. Asgher and M. Shahid, 2010, Leaching of metal ions from black shale by organic acids produced by Aspergillus niger, Appl. Clay Sci., 47, 356-361
40. Kalsoom, U., H.N. Bhatti, I.A. Bhatti and M. Asgher, 2010, Kinetics and thermodynamics of thermal Inactivation of peroxidase from Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var.botrytis) leaves, Asian J. Chem., 22, 7883-7890
41. Asgher,M., Y. Sharif and H.N.Bhatti, 2010, Enhanced production of ligninolytic enzymes by Ganoderma lucidum IBL-06 using lignocellulosic agricultural wastes, Int. J. Chem. Reacting Eng., 8(A 59), Jan-19
42. Amin, F., H. N. Bhatti and M. Asgher, 2010, Partial purification and characterization of an acid invertase from Saccharum Officinarum L, Pak. J. Bot., 42, 2531-2540
43. Bibi, I., H. N. Bhatti, M. Asgher and I. A. Bhatti, 2010, Enhanced Decolorization of NOVASOL Direct Black Textile Dye by Agaricus bitorqus A66, International Int. J. Chem. Reacting Eng., 8(A131), Jan-17
44. Javed, S., M. Asgher*, M.A. Sheikh and H. Nawaz, 2010, Enhanced Citric acid by Aspergillus niger EB-3 mutant through Optimization of Solid State Fermentation Process, Int. J. Food Technol., 24, 165-179
45. Javed, S., M. Asgher, M.A. Sheikh and H. N.Bhatti, 2010, Strain improvement through UV and chemical Mutagenesis for enhanced citric acid production in Molasses based solid state fermentation, Food Biotech, 24, Jan-15
46. Asgher, M., N. Azim and H.N. Bhatti. , 2009, Decolorization of practical textile industry effluents by white rot fungus Coriolus versicolor IBL-04., Biochem. Engg. J., 47:00:00, 61-65
47. Ahmad, Z., Butt, M.S., Anjum, F.M., Asgher, M., 2009, Effect of wheat bran concentration on xylanase biosynthesis by Aspergillus niger. , International Journal of Agriculture and Biology , 11 (5),, 571-576
48. Amer, F., K. Rehman, M Asghar and M Sarwar., 2009, Antibacterial activity of various phytoconstituents of Neem., Pak.J.Agric. Sci., 46(3):, 209-213.
49. Bibi, I., Bhatti, H.N., Asgher, M., 2009, Decolourisation of direct dyes with manganese peroxidase from white rot basidiomycete ganoderma lucidum-IBL-5., Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 87 (3):, 435-440.
50. Kousar, S., M.A. Sheikh, M. Asgher and R. Robina., 2009, Effect of onion (Allium cepa L.) extract on maillard reaction under in vitro conditions., Pak.J.Agric. Sci, 45(1):, 103-106
51. Nadeem, M.T., M.S. Butt. F.M. Anjum and M. Asgher., 2009, Improving bread quality by carboxymethyl cellulose application., Int.J. Agric. Biol., 11(6):, 727-730.
52. Anjum, F., Bhatti, H.N., Ghauri, M.A., Bhatti, I.A., Asgher, M., Asi, M.R., 2009, Bioleaching of copper, cobalt and zinc from black shale by Penicillium notatum. , African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(19):, 5038-5045
53. Asgher, M., H.N. Bhatti, M. Ashraf and R.L. Legge., 2008, Recent developments in biodegradation of industrial pollutants by white rot fungi and their enzyme system, Biodegr. , 19:00, 771-783.
54. Asgher, M., S.A.H. Shah, S. Kausar, H.N. Bhatti and M. Ali., 2008, Optimization of medium for decolourization of Solar Golden Yellow R direct textile dye by Schizophyllum commune IBL-06. , Int. Biodet. Biodeg. , 61:00:00, 189-193.
55. Asgher, M., S. Batool, H.N. Bhatti, R. Noreen, S. Rahman and M.J. Asad. , 2008, . Laccase mediated decolorization of vat dyes by Coriolus versicolor., Int. Biodet. Biodegr. , 62:00:00, 465-470.
56. Bhatti, H.N., N. Akram and M. Asgher, 2008, . Optimization of culture conditions for enhanced decolorization of Cibacron Red FN-2BL by Schyzophullum commune IBL-6, . Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. , 149:00:00, 255-264
57. Bhatti, H.N., S. Tabassum and M. Asgher, 2008, . Enhanced decolorization of solar orange RSN by white-rot fungus Ganoderma Iucidum IBL-05”., Asian J. Chem. , 20:00, 6011-6021
58. Hafiz, I., M. Asgher and H.N. Bhatti. , 2008, Optimization of Cibacron Turquoise P-GR decolorization by Ganoderma lucidum-IBL-05., Fresen. Environ. Bull. , 17:00, 1987-1993.
59. Kousar, S., M.A. Sheikh, M. Asghar and R. Rashid., 2008, Effect of onion (Allium cepa L.) extract on maillard reaction under in vitro conditions., Pak. J. Agri. Sci. , 45:00:00, 103-106
60. Hamid, M., M.Y. Ashraf, K. Rahman and M. Arshad. , 2008, Influence of Salicylic acid seed priming on growth and some Biochemical attributes in wheat grown under saline conditions. , Pak. J. Bot. , 40:00:00, 361-367.

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