Qaiser Zaman
Email: zoologist.qaiser@gmail.com | Phone: +92 3349097767
About me
I am PhD in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology with extensive experience in teaching, molecular diagnostics, and genomic research. My doctoral research explored the Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics of Selected Genetic Disorders in the Human Population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, focusing on Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), Sanger validation, and bioinformatics-based variant analysis. Over the past 14 years, I have served as Lecturer and Assistant Professor in Biology under the Higher Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. As the Founder and CEO of The Kaisee Dreams Research Laboratory, I have led multiple research initiatives, including two international projects funded by 3Billion Inc. (South Korea) and a national project funded by the Directorate of Science & Technology, KP Government. My scientific achievements include a national patent, multiple peer-reviewed publications, and expertise in genomics, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and genetic epidemiology. I am deeply interested in pursuing a postdoctoral or faculty position that integrates clinical genetics, molecular biology, and translational genomics.
Work experience
Assistant Professor of Biology
GPGC Dargai, Malakand, Higher Education Department, Government of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 25/06/2021 – Current | Dargai Malakand, Pakistan
As Assistant Professor of Biology, I teach undergraduate and graduate students, supervise their research projects,
and lead both local and international research initiatives as Principal Investigator (PI). My responsibilities include
research design, manuscript and project proposal preparation, and academic as well as administrative duties within
the department.
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 25/06/2021 – Current | Dargai Malakand, Pakistan
As Assistant Professor of Biology, I teach undergraduate and graduate students, supervise their research projects,
and lead both local and international research initiatives as Principal Investigator (PI). My responsibilities include
research design, manuscript and project proposal preparation, and academic as well as administrative duties within
the department.
Lecturer in Biology
GPGC Dargai, Malakand, Higher Education Department, Government of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 07/10/2016 – 25/06/2021 | Dargai, Malakand, Pakistan
Contributed to establishing and developing a functional biology research laboratory, where multiple research projects
were initiated and published. Responsibilities included teaching, mentoring, supervising student research, and
managing local and international collaborative projects as PI. Recognized as Best Teacher (2017) for excellence in
teaching and research mentorship.
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | 07/10/2016 – 25/06/2021 | Dargai, Malakand, Pakistan
Contributed to establishing and developing a functional biology research laboratory, where multiple research projects
were initiated and published. Responsibilities included teaching, mentoring, supervising student research, and
managing local and international collaborative projects as PI. Recognized as Best Teacher (2017) for excellence in
teaching and research mentorship.
Lecturer in Biology
GC Daggar, Buner, Higher Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan | 05/11/2010 – 06/06/2016 | Daggar, Buner, Pakistan
Taught undergraduate biology courses and supervised student research projects. Initiated studies on genetic
disorders prevalent in local populations, including dwarfism, bone anomalies, skin disorders, familial male infertility,
and inherited vision loss. Concurrently completed M.Phil. research on Ectodermal Dysplasia at the University of
Peshawar, culminating in a published paper
Pakistan | 05/11/2010 – 06/06/2016 | Daggar, Buner, Pakistan
Taught undergraduate biology courses and supervised student research projects. Initiated studies on genetic
disorders prevalent in local populations, including dwarfism, bone anomalies, skin disorders, familial male infertility,
and inherited vision loss. Concurrently completed M.Phil. research on Ectodermal Dysplasia at the University of
Peshawar, culminating in a published paper
CEO and Principal Investigator
The Kaisee Dreams Research Laboratory | Dargai, Malakand, Pakistan
Founded and funded a molecular genetics laboratory providing an incubation platform for undergraduate and
postgraduate researchers. Oversee projects involving DNA/RNA extraction, primer design, Whole Exome
Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, bioinformatics, and in-silico analyses focused on rare Mendelian genetic
disorders. Collaborate with national and international research teams and contribute to manuscript and proposal
development.
Founded and funded a molecular genetics laboratory providing an incubation platform for undergraduate and
postgraduate researchers. Oversee projects involving DNA/RNA extraction, primer design, Whole Exome
Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, bioinformatics, and in-silico analyses focused on rare Mendelian genetic
disorders. Collaborate with national and international research teams and contribute to manuscript and proposal
development.
Education & Training
Ph.D.
Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan | 03/10/2018 – 03/09/2025 | Dargai Malakand
Field of study: Zoology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Rare Genetics, Genomics, and Diagnostics, NGS, Whole
Exome Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing | Thesis: Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics of Selected Genetic
Disorders in the Human Population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | Level in EQF 8
Field of study: Zoology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Rare Genetics, Genomics, and Diagnostics, NGS, Whole
Exome Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing | Thesis: Clinical and Molecular Diagnostics of Selected Genetic
Disorders in the Human Population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | Level in EQF 8
M.Phil.
University of Peshawar, Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan | 08/03/2012 – 16/01/2016 | Peshawar, Pakistan
Field of study: Zoology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Rare Genetic Disorders, Skin Rare Genetic Disorders |
Thesis: Clinical and Molecular identification of mutation in EDA and STS genes in selected Human X-Linked
Genetic Disorders families |Level in EQF 7
Field of study: Zoology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Rare Genetic Disorders, Skin Rare Genetic Disorders |
Thesis: Clinical and Molecular identification of mutation in EDA and STS genes in selected Human X-Linked
Genetic Disorders families |Level in EQF 7
M.Sc.
Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Field of study: Zoology | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Rare Genetic Disorders | Skin Rare Genetic Disorders |
Thesis: Mutation analysis of Ectodysplsin-A gene in X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Family |Level in
EQF 6
Field of study: Zoology | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Rare Genetic Disorders | Skin Rare Genetic Disorders |
Thesis: Mutation analysis of Ectodysplsin-A gene in X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Family |Level in
EQF 6
Hobbies and Interests
Research
am deeply passionate about Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics, with a strong inclination toward scientific research and experimentation. I enjoy teaching and writing, particularly in the fields of molecular biology and human genetics. My interests also include reading scientific literature, computational analysis, and exploring innovative biological data approaches. Beyond academia, I have a keen interest in traveling, which broadens my cultural and
scientific perspective.
scientific perspective.
Publications
Genetic analysis of Xp22.3 micro-deletions in seventeen families segregating the isolated form of X-linked ichthyosis.
Diversity and altitudinal distribution of Squamata in two distinct ecological zones of Dir, a Himalayan sub-zone of Northern Pakistan
Identification and distribution of fishes in freshwater of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
A novel taxonomic overview of family Vespidae of subtropical rainforest: Malakand, with three new records for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one for Pakistan.
Report of Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome in two families with novel variants in HPS3 and HPS4 genes. Genes, 14(1), 145.
Novel variants in MPV17, PRX, GJB1, and SACS cause Charcot–Marie–Tooth and spastic ataxia of Charlevoix– Saguenay type diseases
Whole-exome sequencing identified five novel variants in CNTN2, CARS2, ARSA, and CLCN4 leading to epilepsy in consanguineous families
Two novel homozygous variants of ATP6V0A2 and ALDH18A1 lead to autosomal recessive cutis laxa type 2 and 3 in two Pakistani families
Unveiling genetics of non-syndromic albinism using whole-exome sequencing: A comprehensive study of TYR, TYRP1, OCA2, and MC1R genes in 17 families.
Whole-exome sequencing in 33 patients revealed four novel variants in 11 limb-girdle muscular dystrophy families
Whole-exome sequencing: Unlocking the molecular diagnostic odyssey in the Pakhtun ethnic group of the Pakistani population.
DNA barcoding, phylogenetics, and morphometric analysis of various freshwater fishes.
Patent
Patent No: 144119
Zaman Q, Zaman G, (2024). Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) IPO Patent No: 144119.
https://ipo.gov.pk/scientific perspective.
https://ipo.gov.pk/scientific perspective.
Projects as Principal Investigator
Compound extractions from crude extracts of earthworm and their use for treatment of Diabetes, Infection and Skin Cancer in model organisms like mice and rabbit.
Financed by Directorate of Science & Technology Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Unit No. TF 204, Deans
Trade Center, Sadar Cantt., Peshawar Tel: 091-9212881, 9212254, Fax: 091-9212583
http://www.dost.kp.gov.pk
Trade Center, Sadar Cantt., Peshawar Tel: 091-9212881, 9212254, Fax: 091-9212583
http://www.dost.kp.gov.pk
Principal Investigator Molecular Diagnosis of Human Genetic Disorders from Human Population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan, 2021, 3Billion, Soul South Korea worth 100K USD
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Principal Investigator Molecular Diagnosis of Human Genetic Disorders from Human Population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan, 2022, 3Billion, Soul South Korea worth 100K USD
https://portal.3billion.io/