Mohammad Aatif | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aatif | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Associate professor | King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aatif, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India, in 2012, following his Master’s in Biotechnology from Kumaun University and Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from M.J.P. Rohilkhand University. With over a decade of academic and research experience, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aatif has significantly contributed to the fields of natural products, cancer chemoprevention, oxidative DNA damage, protein biochemistry, and antibiotic resistance. He has authored over 52 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals, in addition to several book chapters and patents, including innovations in cancer research and biomedical applications. His work has been cited 1,644 times by 1,587 documents, reflecting an h-index of 18, which underscores the global recognition and impact of his scientific contributions. Alongside his editorial roles and active peer-review engagements for leading journals, he has successfully secured multiple competitive research grants and fellowships from prestigious institutions in India and Saudi Arabia. His ongoing research and teaching continue to inspire advancements in biochemistry and public health, while his contributions have positioned him as a respected scholar and mentor in the scientific community.

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Featured Publications

  • Zafar, F., Shaheen, G., Asif, H. M., Farhan, M., Muteeb, G., & Aatif, M. (2024). Onosma bracteatum Wall aqueous–ethanolic extract suppresses complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats via regulation of TNF-α, IL-6, and C-reactive protein. Molecules, 29(8), 1830.

  • Aatif, M. (2023). Current understanding of polyphenols to enhance bioavailability for better therapies. Biomedicines, 11(7), 2078.

  • Farhan, M., El Oirdi, M., Aatif, M., Nahvi, I., Muteeb, G., & Alam, M. W. (2023). Soy isoflavones induce cell death by copper-mediated mechanism: Understanding its anticancer properties. Molecules, 28(7), 2925.

  • Aatif, M., Raza, M. A., El Oirdi, M., Farhan, M., Mumtaz, M. W., Hamayun, M., & Muteeb, G. (2023). Bioassay-guided alkaloids isolation from Camellia sinensis and Colchicum luteum: In silico and in vitro evaluations for protease inhibition. Molecules, 28(6), 2459.

  • Muteeb, G., Aatif, M., Farhan, M., Alsultan, A., Alshoaibi, A., & Alam, M. W. (2023). Leaves of Moringa oleifera are potential source of bioactive compound β-carotene: Evidence from in silico and quantitative gene expression analysis. Molecules, 28(4), 1578.