Zoology

HOD Message

The Department of Zoology was established in August, 2008 (fall semester). Presently, 631 students are enrolled in BS MSc, MPhil and PhD programs and 1349 students are passed out. It is the third largest Department of Hazara University and the most productive Department in term of number of students, published research papers, articles and books. The Department has proved its existence by arranging international seminars and workshops, in curricular and co-curricular activities. It is leading from the front; therefore, it is the reason that the Department of Zoology is among the best and leading Departments of the Hazara University. It is emerging as a source of excellence in specialized areas of Fisheries, Entomology, Integrated Pests Management (IPM), Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management, Parasitology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Biotechnology and Molecular Cytogenetics. The student’s intake is generally in accordance with the university policy, i.e., both in spring and fall semesters of each year.

Introduction

The Department of Zoology was established in August, 2008 (fall semester). Presently, 631 students are enrolled in BS MSc, MPhil and PhD programs and 1349 students are passed out. It is the third largest Department of Hazara University and the most productive Department in term of number of students, published research papers, articles and books. The Department has proved its existence by arranging international seminars and workshops, in curricular and co-curricular activities. It is leading from the front; therefore, it is the reason that the Department of Zoology is among the best and leading Departments of the Hazara University. It is emerging as a source of excellence in specialized areas of Fisheries, Entomology, Integrated Pests Management (IPM), Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management, Parasitology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Biotechnology and Molecular Cytogenetics. The student’s intake is generally in accordance with the university policy, i.e., both in spring and fall semesters of each year.

Vision

To Bring the Department of Zoology at national and international recognized level, Department will focus on the advancement of research in diverse areas of its expertise. Joint research and collaboration with Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries Departments and industry on national and international issues of significance and development will excel the process of innovation and improve the research and education.

Mission

The aims and goals of the Department are to inculcate the quality education and to promote excellence in research in the diversified fields of Zoology. The Department of Zoology Hazara University is established to impart and disseminate the knowledge of animals with their added benefits. The location of the Department has prime importance for the research in the field of wildlife, entomology and aquaculture & fisheries, as the region is rich in faunal diversity....

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Concerned Faculty

Dr. Muhammad Fiaz Khan

Designation : Assistant Professor.
Email Address : fiazkhanhu333@gmail.com
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Ms. Javeria Farooq

Designation : Lecturer.
Email Address : javeriafarooq@hu.edu.pk
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Dr. Hamid Ur Rahman

Designation : Lecturer.
Email Address : hamidhu@hu.edu.pk
I have been actively engaged in university employment since 2013. My research interests span Urban Entomology and Data Science. Additionally, I serve as an Academic Coordinator alongside my teaching and research commitments.

Dr. Shehzad Ghayyur Mashwani

Designation : Lecturer.
Email Address : sgmzoologist1989@gmail.com
I am Dr. Shehzad Ghayyur, a researcher and academic with a Ph.D. in Zoology, specializing in ecotoxicology and fisheries. Currently, I am serving as a Lecturer in Zoology at Hazara University, Mansehra, where I have been actively engaged in teaching .