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About PKNC

About PKNC

Pak Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) is a flagship collaboration between the Government of Pakistan and the Republic of Korea to advance research and innovation in nutrition and Food Science.

Through cutting-edge education at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), we aim to bridge the gap between research and practical in food science and nutrition.

Research Excellence

World-class research facilities

Global Collaboration

Pakistan-Korea partnership

Education

Advanced degree programs

Sustainable Solutions

For agricultural challenges

Executive Members

Meet our distinguished leadership team

Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali - Vice Chancellor, UAF

Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali

Vice-Chancellor / Central Project Director PKNC

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Prof. Dr. Jaehan Kim - Project Manager Consultant

Prof. Dr. Jaehan Kim

Project Manager Consultant

International expert in nutrition science with extensive research experience in Korea.

Prof. Dr. Imran Pasha - Deputy Project Director

Prof. Dr. Imran Pasha

Dean / Director General NIFSAT
Deputy Project Director /Co PI of PKNC

Leading expert in food science and nutrition with numerous publications.

Mr. Irfan Abbas - Project Coordinator

Mr. Irfan Abbas

Director Planning and Development
Project Coordinator – PKNC

Strategic planner with extensive experience in project management and development.

Our Research Areas

Innovative solutions for nutrition and agriculture challenges

Nutrition & Public Health

Research on nutritional interventions for improved public health outcomes.

Food Fortification

Enhancing food products with essential vitamins and minerals.

Food Processing

Developing methods to preserve nutritional value during processing.

Product Development & Value Addition

Creating innovative food products with enhanced nutritional benefits.

Compositional Analysis & Database

Comprehensive nutrient profiling and data management systems.

Policy, Advocacy & Outreach

Developing nutrition policies and community engagement programs.

Meet Our Research Team

Dedicated professionals driving innovation in nutrition and food science

Prof. Dr. Beenish Israr

Prof. Dr. Beenish Israr

Chair

Prof. Dr. Beenish Israr

Dr. Rizwan Shukat

Co-Chair

MS. Sana Arif

Ms. Sana Arif

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Randhawa

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Randhawa

Chair

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asim Shabir

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asim Shabir

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan

Prof. Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan

Co-Chair

Dr. Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan

Dr. Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan

Chair

Dr. Abid Aslam Maan

Dr. Abid Aslam Maan

Co-Chair

Dr. Raheela Rehman

Dr. Raheela Rehman

Co-Chair

Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif

Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif

Chair

Dr. Muhammad Saeed

Dr. Muhammad Saeed

Co-Chair

MS. Hira Iftikhar

Ms. Hira Iftikhar

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Issa Khan

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Issa Khan

Chair

Dr. Amna Sahar

Prof. Dr. Amna Sahar

Co-Chair

Dr. Saqib Ali

Prof. Dr. Saqib Ali

Co-Chair

Dr. Allah Rakha

Dr. Allah Rakha

Chair

Dr. Muhammad Khalid Bashir

Dr. Muhammad Khalid Bashir

Co-Chair

Dr. Javaria Nasir

Dr. Javaria Nasir

Co-Chair

Dr. Binish Sarwar Khan

Ms. Binish Sarwar Khan

Co-Chair