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Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Sanaullah Sattar is a distinguished zoologist and researcher, presently serving as an Assistant Professor of Zoology at the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Ravi Campus, Pattoki. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Zoology from UVAS, Lahore, with a research focus on the corrosive effects of sulfate-reducing bacteria on mild and carbon steels, contributing significantly to the fields of environmental microbiology and industrial corrosion. Dr. Sattar holds an M.Phil. and M.Sc. in Zoology from UVAS, and a B.Sc. from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, establishing a strong foundational background in biological sciences. His research expertise spans multiple interdisciplinary domains including environmental microbiology, microbial biotechnology, bio-pesticides, and eco-friendly industrial processes. His scholarly contributions have been published in reputable, peer-reviewed journals, addressing critical topics such as microbial corrosion, fungal biodegradation, green catalysts, and sustainable agricultural practices. Prior to his current academic appointment, Dr. Sattar served as a Research Assistant at UVAS Lahore from 2019 to 2021, where he was actively involved in laboratory investigations and collaborative research projects. At UVAS Ravi Campus, he is engaged in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, currently instructing the course “Zoogeography and Paleontology” and supervising student research in the fields of fisheries science, microbiology, and environmental sciences. Dr. Sattar is deeply committed to interdisciplinary and application-oriented research, with a particular interest in developing biotechnological interventions for environmental sustainability and industrial microbiology. His academic trajectory reflects a consistent dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing contemporary ecological and industrial challenges through innovative research.
Area of Interest
- Environmental Microbiology
- Bio-pesticides and Bioremediation
- Aquatic Ecosystem Management
- Microbial Biotechnology
Publications
- Sanaullah Sattar, Muhammad Muneeb, Abdul Majeed Saim, Wali Muhammad Mangrio and Farhan Nabi. 2025. Integrated agri-aquaculture of Lactuca sativa and Cyprinus carpio improve yield and economic benefits of small-scale farmers. Aquaculture international. (Impact Factor: 2).
- Ali Raza, Kashif Ali, Syed Tahir Raza Rizvi, Sanaullah Sattar and Seadawy.2025. Discussion on vector control dengue epidemic model for stability analysis and numerical simulations. Brazilian Journal of Physics. (Impact Factor: 1.5).
- Ali Hussain, Imania Ghaffar, Sanaullah Sattar, Muhammad Muneeb, Ali Hasan, Balakrishnan Deepanraj. 2024. Eco-friendly Catalysts Revolutionizing Energy and Environmental Applications: An Overview. Topics in Catalysis. (Impact Factor: 2.8)
- Sanaullah Sattar, Ali Hussain, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Arshad Javid and Shahid Mehmood. 2023. Sulfate reducing bacterial corrosion of mild steel in liquid and solid media. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. (Impact Factor: 0.687).
- Sanaullah Sattar, Ali Hussain, Javed Iqbal Qazi, Arshad Javid and Shahid Mehmood. 2023. Severe pitting corrosion of carbon steel caused by sulfate-reducing bacteria in aqueous medium. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. (Impact Factor: 0.687).
- Masood, A. Hussain, A. Javid, S.M.Bukhari, W.Ali, S.Ali, I. Ghaffar, A.Imtiaz, H.M.A. Amin, H.Salahuddin, M.Inayat, S.Razzaq, F. Kafayat, H.Rafiq, M. Yasmeen, M.Muneeb and S. Sattar, 2021 Fungal decomposition of chicken -feather waste in submerged and solid-state fermentation. Brazilian Journal of Biology. (Impact Factor: 1.32).
- Wali Muhammad Mangrio, Hakim Ali Sahito, Abdul Qadir Malik, Sanaullah Sattar and Fahmeeda Imdad Sahito. 2024. Efficacy of Novaluron against Tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura (F.) on Cauliflower. International Journal of Forest Sciences 4(1):12-23.
- Muhammad Arshad, Razia Bashir, Muhammad Shahzad, Sanaullah Sattar and Muzammal Raza. 2024. The Bio-pesticidal potential of ethyl acetate extract of Peganum harmala (Zygophyllaceae) seeds against Brevicoryne brassicae (Aphididae) in Pakistan. International Journal of Forest Sciences 4(1):12-23.
- Shamsa Jabeen, Amina Mushtaq, Sanaullah Sattar, Muhammad Muneeb, Sibgha Farooq, Arshia Mukhtar, Ali Hasan. 2024. Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus supplementation on intestinal health of mice. International Journal of Forest Sciences.
- Wali Muhammad, Dr. Hakim Ali Sahito, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Mastoi, Dr. Sanaullah Sattar, Miss Fahmeeda Imdad Sahito and Mr. Shahid Ali Jakhrani. 2024. Spatiotemporal distribution of sucking and Bollworm insect pests on transgenic and conventional cotton cultivators at Sahati region of central Sindh. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research.
- Wali Muhammad, Sanaullah Sattar, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Arshad and Ali Hasan. 2024. Phytochemical screening and microbial activity of essential oil from aerial parts of Murraya paniculata (L.) orange jasmine. International journal of forest sciences.
- Sanaullah Sattar, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Muneeb, Zahara Saleem and Nimra Shamas. 2024. Determining the Reliability of Commoner Purification Methods and Mono-culturing Techniques for Microalgae. Albus Scientia.
Research Projects
- CORROSIVE IMPACT OF SULPHATE-REDUCING BACTERIA ON MILD AND CARBON STEELS IN FLUID, SEMI-FLUID AND SOLID MEDIA D. Thesis. 2023.
- EXPLORING GENETIC DIVERSITY OF SOME INDIGENOUS MICROALGAL SPECIES FROM PAKISTAN. Phil. Thesis. 2018.
- MICROBIOLOGICALLY INFLUENCED CORROSION OF MILD STEELS IN FLUID, SEMI-FLUID AND SOLID MEDIA. Sc. Thesis. 2016.
- Pilot-scale production of bioethanol from microalgae. HEC funded project in 2019.