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h-index: 13
Works: 40
Citations: 527

Most-cited papers

Fungal degradation of coal as a pretreatment for methane production
Rizwan Haider, M. A. Ghauri, J. Sanfilipo, E. J. Jones +4 more
201381 citations
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Analysis of the dibenzothiophene metabolic pathway in a newly isolated Rhodococcus spp.
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, M. A. Anwar, K. Akhtar
2009FEMS Microbiology Letters49 citations
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Polyhexamethylene biguanide functionalized cationic silver nanoparticles for enhanced antimicrobial activity
Sumaira Ashraf, N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, M. Rajoka +2 more
2012Nanoscale Research Letters48 citations Open access
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Biodesulfurization of Thiophenic Compounds by a 2-Hydroxybiphenyl-Resistant Gordonia sp. HS126-4N Carrying dszABC Genes
N. Akhtar, K. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri
2018Current Microbiology43 citations
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Characterization of humic acids produced from fungal liquefaction of low-grade Thar coal
M. J. Ghani, K. Akhtar, Shazia Khaliq, N. Akhtar +1 more
202140 citations
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Biodiversity and phylogenetic analysis of culturable bacteria indigenous to Khewra salt mine of pakistan and their industrial importance
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, A. Iqbal, M. A. Anwar +1 more
2008Brazilian Journal of Microbiology39 citations Open access
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Dibenzothiophene desulfurization capability and evolutionary divergence of newly isolated bacteria
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, K. Akhtar
2016Archives of Microbiology31 citations
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Bioconversion and quantification of humic substances from low rank coals using indigenous fungal isolates
Muhammad Zia ur Rehman, K. Akhtar, Alima N. Khan, Muhammad Ali Tahir +3 more
2022Journal of Cleaner Production24 citations Open access
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Exploring Coal Biodesulfurization Potential of a Novel Organic Sulfur Metabolizing Rhodococcus spp. (Eu-32) – A Case Study
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, K. Akhtar
201621 citations
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Conventional genetic manipulation of desulfurizing bacteria and prospects of using CRISPR-Cas systems for enhanced desulfurization activity
Sana Parveen, N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, K. Akhtar
2020Critical reviews in microbiology17 citations
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Phylogenetic characterization and novelty of organic sulphur metabolizing genes of Rhodococcus spp. (Eu-32)
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, M. A. Anwar, S. Heaphy
2014Biotechnology Letters15 citations
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Biodesulfurization of organosulfur compounds by a trehalose biosurfactant producing Gordonia sp. isolated from crude oil contaminated soil
Sana Parveen, N. Akhtar, Teerasak E-kobon, Richard Burchmore +2 more
2024World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology14 citations
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Dietary Supplementation of Microbial Dextran and Inulin Exerts Hypocholesterolemic Effects and Modulates Gut Microbiota in BALB/c Mice Models
Iqra Jawad, Husam Bin Tawseen, M. Irfan, W. Ahmad +8 more
2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences14 citations Open access
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Genomic analysis and biodesulfurization potential of a new carbon–sulfur bond cleaving Tsukamurella sp. 3OW
Javeria Akram, Muhammad Umar Hussain, Asma Aslam, Kalsoom Akhtar +4 more
2024International Microbiology10 citations
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Status of Coal Biotechnology in Pakistan
M. Ghauri, M. A. Anwar, N. Akhtar, R. Haider +1 more
200910 citations Open access
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Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of the metabolites of the biodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene carried out by Tsukamurella paurometabola.
Umm E. Habiba, Ayesha Anwer, Muhammad Umar Hussain, M. I. Majeed +9 more
2024Spectrochimica Acta Part A - Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy9 citations
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Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of a Novel Apilactobacillus Species from Giant Honeybee (Apis dorsata) Gut Reveals Occurrence of Genetic Elements Coding Prebiotic and Probiotic Traits
W. Ahmad, Shazia Khaliq, N. Akhtar, Jamilah El Arab +4 more
2022Microorganisms9 citations Open access
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Comparative Analysis of Draft Genome Sequence of Rhodococcus sp. Eu-32 with Other Rhodococcus Species for Its Taxonomic Status and Sulfur Metabolism Potential
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, K. Akhtar, Sana Parveen +3 more
2019Current Microbiology8 citations
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Differentiation of different dibenzothiophene (DBT) desulfurizing bacteria via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)
Ayesha Anwer, A. Shahzadi, H. Nawaz, M. I. Majeed +9 more
2024RSC Advances7 citations Open access
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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) for the Characterization of Biodesulfurization of Gordonia HS-126-4N by 4,6-Dimethyl Dibenzothiophene
Usman Ghaffar, Umm E. Habiba, M. I. Majeed, H. Nawaz +9 more
2023Analytical Letters6 citations
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SERS characterization of biochemical changes associated with biodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene using Gordonia sp. HS126-4N.
Muhammad Umar Hussain, Kiran Kainat, H. Nawaz, Muhammad Irfan Majeed +9 more
2024Spectrochimica Acta Part A - Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy5 citations
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Coal biotransformations under aerobic conditions: screening and characterization of potential biocatalysts
Alima N. Khan, Kalsoom Akhtar, M. Z. ur Rehman, Shazia Khaliq +3 more
2023International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization5 citations
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Dibenzothiophene desulfurization capability and evolutionary divergence of newly isolated bacteria
N. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri, K. Akhtar
2016Archives of Microbiology5 citations
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Bio-solubilization of Rock Phosphate Using Acidophilic Bacteria and Effect of Bio-Organic-Phosphate Composite on the Growth of Wheat
Abdullah Ahmad, S. Yasmin, Mahreen Yahya, Kalsoom Akhtar +2 more
2024Geomicrobiology Journal4 citations
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Genomic analysis provides insights into the Gordonia sp. W3S5 taxonomy and sulfur metabolism-related genes
Sana Parveen, N. Akhtar, Javeria Akram
20213 Biotech4 citations Open access
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Investigating the Impact of Field Trips on Secondary School Students’ Attitude to Learning of Sciences
Muhammad Shabbir Ali, N. Akhtar, M. Arshad
20193 citations Open access
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Genome-based characterization and pathway elucidation of dibenzothiophene and 4-methyldibenzothiophene desulfurization in a thiophenic compound desulfurizing Rhodococcus sp. SB1D
Sana Parveen, Richard Burchmore, Teerasak E-kobon, Kalsoom Akhtar +1 more
2025World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology2 citations
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Genome analysis of novel Apilactobacillus sp. isolate from butterfly (Pieris canidia) gut reveals occurrence of unique glucanogenic traits and probiotic potential.
Iqra Jawad, Shazia Khaliq, N. Akhtar, M. Saleem +3 more
2023Letters in Applied Microbiology2 citations
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Teachers’ Critical Reflective Practice in the Context of Online Teaching: A Qualitative Study
Maham Jamil, Yaar Muhammad, N. Akhtar
2022sjesr1 citations Open access
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Isolation and Characterization of Thiophenic Sulfur Metabolizing Bacteria from Oil Contaminated Soil Samples
Javeria Akram, Sana Parveen, N. Akhtar
2021International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology1 citations
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Biodesulfurization of fossil fuels by organic sulfur metabolizing bacteria
N. Akhtar
20141 citations
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Genome based characterization and metabolic pathway elucidation of dibenzothiophene desulfurization in the novel sulfur metabolizing Mycolicibacterium sp. J2.
M. Zeeshan, Muhammad Umar Hussain, Itfa Amin, Javeria Akram +3 more
20263 Biotech0 citations Open access
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Investigating the effects of vitamin D3 on clinical outcomes in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
Tahmidul Islam, S. Alam, N. A. Khan, M. Sharmin +3 more
2025International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences0 citations Open access
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Evaluating Vitamin D Status in Dengue Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Tahmidul Islam, S. Alam, N. Akhtar, Umme Shahera +1 more
2025Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences0 citations Open access
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Investigating the Diversified Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges of the Foreign Qualified Faculty after joining back in Public Sector Universities
N. Akhtar
2023Research Journal of Social Sciences and Economics Review0 citations Open access
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Exploring the Science Teachers’ and Students’ views on the effectiveness of Health Literacy in Raising Awareness about Misuse of Chemicals and their precautions
N. Akhtar
2023Research Journal of Social Sciences and Economics Review0 citations Open access
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Critical Analysis of Science Education in Policy Perspective of Pakistan
M. Khan, N. Akhtar, F. Rauf
20200 citations Open access
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Biodesulfurization of Thiophenic Compounds by a 2-Hydroxybiphenyl-Resistant Gordonia sp. HS126-4N Carrying dszABC Genes
N. Akhtar, K. Akhtar, M. A. Ghauri
2017Current Microbiology0 citations
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FABRICATION OF OPTIMIZED DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM MICROPARTICLES USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
M. Yaseen, A. Yousaf, Y. Shahzad, N. Akhtar +3 more
20170 citations
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Biodesulfurization of Coal - An Eco-Friendly Approach
M. A. Ghauri, N. Akhtar, K. Akhtar
20170 citations
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