MARDAN: Women University Mardan (WUM) successfully conducted the M.Phil Zoology viva voce examinations, where 12 scholars presented and defended their research work.
According to the university, two scholars completed their research under the supervision of Dr Huma Fatima, six under Dr Nosheen Rashid, two under Dr Hina Jabeen and two under Dr Touseef Rehan.
The research theses were examined by external examiners Dr Sumbal Haleem, Dr Erum Maqsood and Dr Asma Azam from SBBWU, Peshawar, and Dr Gulab Fatima Rani from KMU, Peshawar. The university appreciated the examiners for their valuable time, scholarly insights and constructive feedback.
The research projects reflected practical relevance and potential applications in poultry health, veterinary sciences, livestock management, biodiversity conservation, ecological planning, pest management, sustainable agriculture and animal-feed industries.
Among the scholars, Sana Habib conducted research on helminths in domesticated chickens, Zainab Bibi on Salmonella in broiler chickens, Sumbal Lodhi on ticks infesting dogs, Sawaira Khan on gut microbiota of the Greater Wax Moth, Aleena Ejaz on gastrointestinal parasites in domestic animals, Ms Kiran on avian biodiversity and habitat suitability of the White-Breasted Waterhen, Ms Urooj on selenium nanoparticles and Bacillus subtilis in stressed broiler chickens, and Ms Uzma Lal Muhammad on intestinal microbiota of the Black Soldier Fly.
The university said the research work highlighted potential benefits for animal health, food safety, conservation, sustainable waste management and related industries.
Special appreciation was extended to Prof Dr Razia Sultana, Vice Chancellor of WUM, for her leadership and continued support for research excellence. The university also acknowledged Ms Haleema Ikram, Deputy Director ORIC; Mr Adnan Ali Khan, Controller of Examinations; and the WUM administration for their support in facilitating postgraduate research and academic processes.
WUM congratulated all M.Phil scholars, supervisors, examiners and faculty members on the academic milestone and wished them continued success in advancing zoological sciences and contributing meaningful research to society and industry.
