Prof. Riaz Ahmad obtained M.Sc. Zoology with specialization in Genetics, M.Phil and Ph.D. from the Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Then he was awarded Young Scientist Project from Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology and subsequently DS Kothari Fellowship from the University Grants Commission to pursue Post-Doctoral Research. Later, he was also awarded BOYSCAST fellowship by the Ministry of Science & Technology to visit Cleveland (OHIO), USA to pursue higher research in Molecular Biology. 

Research Profile and Publications: 

The mapping of disease pathways is a vigorous affair which includes conglomeration of numerous biomarkers, transcription factors and molecules that orchestrate the signaling and form a nexus of cascades. The research on the discovery of liver proteome is targeted to determine possible fibrotic pathways and some novel biomarkers for early diagnosis of the disease. The work encompasses comprehensive and in-depth research analyzing distinct factors of abatement and instigation of hepatic fibrosis which are evidently most significant in nature. The reason of their significance being the definite exploration of path that leads to efficacy of drug development against hepatic fibrosis. These studies delineate probable ameliorative pathways and emphasize anti-fibrotic property and their use as potential therapeutics against hepatic fibrosis. 

The work has been published in journals of repute such as NATURE-Scientific Reports, J. Func. Foods, Int. J. Biol. Macromol. (IF=8.2), Food Chem. (IF=8.8), Comp. Biochem. Physiol. (B)-Biochem & Mol Biol, Chemico-Biol. Interact., Ecotox. Environ. Safety, J. Food Biochem., Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., Cell. Signalling, J. Trace Elem. in Med & Biol., Int. J. Food Prop., Protein & Peptide Lett. etc. Total citations are around 1250 with H-index of 18 and i10 value 33 (Source: google scholar). He has supervised at least 25 research theses/dissertations including PhD, MPhil and PG.

Recognition & Awards:

• Young Scientist Fellowship (Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)

• Young Scientist Award (Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh)

• Shakuntala Amir Chand Award (Indian Council of Medical Research, Govt. of India)

• Teachers Excellence Award (Confederation of Educational Excellence, India)

• BOYSCAST Fellowship to pursue Research at USA (Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)-Visiting Professor

• S.N. Nahar Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award (Department of Zoology, AMU Aligarh)

• Sir Syed Innovation Award: Young Researcher of the Year-Science stream (Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh)

Research Projects from UGC, CST (UP) and DST have also been run in capacity of Principal Investigator/Co-investigator. Prof. Ahmad has been in an Expert Panel (Reviewer) of DST, ICMR to evaluate research proposals. 

In addition, Prof. Riaz Ahmad has a diverse experience of administration as Elected Member of Academic Council, AMU; Member, Pro Proctorial Team; Warden (complete 4 terms) in different Halls of Residence; Coordinator (Actg.)-Disability Unit, AMU; Member, Anti-Ragging Committee; Member, Students Grievance Committee; Associate Member in Charge, AMU GAS AGENCY; Member, CORE Committee, IQAC; Advisory Committee, IQAC; Liaison officer, NAAC visit at AMU-2022; Dy. Coordinator of PG and PhD Admissions; Member, Anti Ragging Squad, AMU; Member, Institutional Animal Ethics Committee; Assignee Member, BOS in different Departments of AMU; Provost, Mohsin-ul Mulk Hall etc. Presently, he is also serving as Member in Charge, AMU Gas Agency and Dawakhana Tibbiya College.