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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
ZA

Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali

Vice-Chancellor

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Prof. Dr. Jaehan Kim - Project Manager Consultant
JK

Prof. Dr. Jaehan Kim

Project Manager Consultant

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

Prof. Dr. Imran Pasha - Dean
IP

Prof. Dr. Imran Pasha

Dean, Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences

Leading expert in food science and nutrition with numerous publications.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Randhawa - Central Project Director
AR

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atif Randhawa

Central Project Director PKNC/PI of PKNC

Leading expert in food science and nutrition with numerous publications.

Mr. Irfan Abbas - Project Coordinator
IA

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.

Our Training Programs

Building capacity through specialized nutrition education

School Advisors Group

  • Nutrition education curriculum development
  • School meal program optimization
  • Child nutrition assessment techniques
  • Healthy school environment strategies

Lady Health Workers Group

  • Community nutrition education
  • Maternal and child nutrition
  • Growth monitoring techniques
  • Nutrition counseling skills

Clinical Dietitians Group

  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Disease-specific nutrition management
  • Nutritional assessment protocols
  • Therapeutic diet planning

Meet Our Research & Training Team

Dedicated professionals driving innovation in nutrition and food science

Prof. Dr. Beenish Israr
BI

Prof. Dr. Beenish Israr

Chair

MS. Sana Arif
SA

Ms. Sana Arif

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan
MK

Prof. Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan

Chair

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asim Shabir
AS

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asim Shabir

Co-Chair

Dr. Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan
KK

Dr. Muhammad Kashif Iqbal Khan

Chair

Dr. Abid Aslam Maan
AM

Dr. Abid Aslam Maan

Co-Chair

Dr. Raheela Rehman
RR

Dr. Raheela Rehman

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif
KS

Prof. Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif

Chair

Dr. Muhammad Saeed
MS

Dr. Muhammad Saeed

Co-Chair

Dr. Hira Iftikhar
HI

Dr. Hira Iftikhar

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Issa Khan
IK

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Issa Khan

Chair

Prof. Dr. Amna Sahar
AS

Prof. Dr. Amna Sahar

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Saqib Ali
SA

Prof. Dr. Saqib Ali

Co-Chair

Prof. Dr. Allah Rakha
AR

Prof. Dr. Allah Rakha

Chair

Dr. Muhammad Khalid Bashir
KB

Dr. Muhammad Khalid Bashir

Co-Chair

Dr. Javaria Nasir
JN

Dr. Javaria Nasir

Co-Chair

Dr. Binish Sarwar Khan
BK

Dr. Binish Sarwar Khan

Co-Chair

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