Faculty Profile

Dr Hammad Ullah

Assistant Professor

School of Pharmacy

 : [email protected]     : 7042     : Lahore   

Biography

Dr. Hammad Ullah holds a PhD in Nutraceuticals from the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) and a Habilitation in Food Chemistry. He completed his postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Prof. Maria Daglia, where he advanced research on bioactive compounds and functional ingredients. His work spans the fundamental chemistry of food bioactives, preclinical and clinical evaluation of nutraceuticals, and the valorization of agri-food waste into high-value functional materials. Dr. Hammad has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications, a book, and several book chapters. He has delivered keynote and invited lectures across Europe and Asia and received multiple international awards for his scientific contributions. His research integrates analytical chemistry, nutrition, and translational health sciences to develop evidence-based solutions for metabolic health and sustainable food innovation.

Interest Areas

  • Fundamental science of bioactive compounds: Quantification of bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., LC-MS, HPLC), coupled with investigation of their molecular mechanisms, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability to inform the development of effective nutraceutical and functional food formulations.
  • Translational and applied research: Design and execution of preclinical and clinical studies evaluating the health effects of food bioactives, with a focus on their efficacy, safety, and potential as functional ingredients.
  • Food-waste valorization: Transformation of agri-food by-products into high-value biofunctional compounds, promoting environmental sustainability and contributing to a circular economy.

Projects

  • Clinical evaluation of food bioactive ingredients for sustainable health solutions.
  • Valorization of by-products of the agri-food industry concerning the courgette (Cucurbita pepo L.) supply chain through the development of ingredients for healthy foods.
  • In vitro studies on the efficacy of natural products used as food supplements ingredients.

Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan Assistant Professor 17-03-2025 Present
University of Naples Federico II, Naples Italy Postdoctoral fellow 01-04-2023 28-02-2025
University of Vigo, Vigo Spain Guest researcher 28-06-2022 30-11-2022

Selected Publications (Impact Factor)

Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease-related pathogenic mechanisms in human steatotic liver cell-based model: beneficial effects of Prunus domestica L. subsp. syriaca extract Nutrients 4.800 2025
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Efficacy of food supplement based on monacolins, γ-oryzanol, and γ-aminobutyric acid in mild dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, parallel-armed, placebo-controlled clinical trial Nutrients 4.800 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Efficacy and tolerability of a Scutellaria lateriflora L. and Cistus x incanus L. based chewing-gum on the symptoms of gingivitis: a monocentric, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial Nutrients 4.800 2024
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Efficacy of digestive enzyme supplementation in functional dyspepsia: a monocentric, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 6.900 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Polyphenols-enriched Desmodium elegans DC. ameliorate scopolamine induced amnesia in animal model of Alzheimer’s disease: in vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 6.900 2023
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Efficacy of a food supplement based on S-adenosyl methionine and probiotic strains in subjects with subthreshold depression and mild-to-moderate depression: a monocentric, randomized, cross-over, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 6.900 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Postprandial glycemic and insulinemic response by a brewer’s spent grain extract-based food supplement in subjects with slightly impaired glucose tolerance: a monocentric, randomized, cross-over, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial Nutrients 4.800 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Hydroethanolic extract of Prunus domestica L.: metabolite profiling and in vitro modulation of molecular mechanisms associated to cardio-metabolic diseases Nutrients 4.800 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Evaluating the effects of a standardized polyphenol mixture extracted from poplar-type propolis on healthy and diseased human gut microbiota Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 6.900 2022
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Anti-cancer effects of polyphenols via targeting p53 signaling pathway: updates and future directions Biotechnology Advances 12.100 2020
Books Published by Foreign Publisher Nutraceuticals: A Holistic Approach to Disease Prevention De Gruyter (Germany) 0.000 2024
Book Chapter (published) Phytonutrients in the management of glucose metabolism The role of Phytonutrients in Metabolic Disorders (Elsevier) 0.000 2022
Book Chapter (published) Prebiotics and probiotics: Concept and advances Handbook of Nutraceuticals and Natural Products: Biological, Medicinal, and Nutritional Properties and Applications (Wiley & Sons Inc.) 0.000 2022

Educational Qualifications

Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
Habilitation - Food Chemistry Ministry of University and Research Italy
PhD Nutraceuticals, Functional foods, and Human health University of Naples Federico II Italy

Achievements

  • RSC Food Group Early Career Medal, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
  • VinFuture Prizes-2025 Nominator, VinFuture Foundation Taiwan
  • Pride of Pakistan Award, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Pakistan
  • MEDWELL Award for Best PhD Thesis, University of Naples Federico II Italy
  • Dra. Mariola Macías Award, Phytochemical Society of Europe
  • Researcher Development and Travel Grant, Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Young Researcher Award, MONASH INITIATE Malaysia
  • Oral Presentation Award, MONASH INITIATE Malaysia
  • Best Oral Presentation Award, 1st EuSPMF Serbia

Professional Memberships

  • Italian Society of Nutraceuticals
  • American Chemical Society
  • Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry
  • IUPHAR Mediterranean Group of Natural Products Pharmacology
  • Phytochemical Society of Europe
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