introduction/brief CV
Prof. Rana's academic career spanning nearly three decades with experience in the University of Pakistan, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Presently working as Professor of Zoology, Department of Zoology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As an aquaculture scientist, I contributed in the development of aquaculture in the Central Punjab. I introduced the concept of composite culture among the fish farmers to get maximum benefits with minimum inputs. My current research focus is on the ecotoxicology, nutrition and monitoring of fish health and quality of fish meat
publications
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Extensive application of pesticides in the agricultural field affects the enzymatic activity of non-target animals,
including fishes. In this study, the impact of sublethal concentration of…
Fish kidneys are sensitive to chemical changes in the freshwater ecosystem because they are directly and constantly exposed to chemicals dissolved in the water. This study evaluated nephrotoxicity…
In this study, the concept of functional traits was used to classify zooplankton into functional groups and their seasonal dynamics were determined in relation to physico-chemical factors in a…
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The course aims to train students to design and conduct scientific research experiments, record data, analyze them statistically, discuss their meanings and scientific interpretations, and submit…
The student conduct scientific research in one of the tracks before then writes a dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member supervisor
Presentation and discussion of advanced topics in Zoology according to the guidance of the course instructor