Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom | Aquatic and Fish Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist at Aquatic and Fish Toxicology, SKUAST-K, India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom holds a PhD in Fisheries Resource Management, specializing in Aquatic Toxicology, from the Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K Rangil Ganderbal J&K (OGPA = 8.28). He also has a Master’s of Fisheries Sciences (M.F.Sc.) in Applied Aquaculture, specializing in Fish Parasitology, from Barkatullah University Bhopal Madhya Pradesh (OGPA = 8.37), and a Bachelor’s in Science with Industrial Fish and Fisheries from the University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir (OGPA = 63.11).

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has a rich teaching background. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist at the Division of Aquatic Environmental Management, Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K, where he has been engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities since December 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Contractual Lecturer at the same division from 2016 to 2019, primarily focusing on teaching. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K, from 2014 to 2015, where his responsibilities included assisting in teaching activities.

Achievements:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has a remarkable academic and professional record, including securing the First Rank in merit at the master’s (M.F.Sc.) level in the batch in 2010. He was awarded a Junior Research Fellowship for two years by the Department of Science and Technology (DST, GoI) New Delhi under the INSPIRE Fellowship Scheme in 2011, followed by a Senior Research Fellow for three years by the DST Govt. of India New Delhi under the same scheme in 2013. In 2013, he also received the Best Oral Presentation award for presenting a paper in the 9th J&K Science Congress held at the University of Kashmir on “Innovations and Advances in Sciences and Technology”. Dr. Qayoom’s contributions to academia were further recognized with an Award of Excellence for reviewing manuscripts in the Annual “Research & Review in Biology” (NAAS: 4.79) in 2017, and the Best Young Scientist National Award by the IRDP Group of Journals Chennai, India, with a memento and medal in 2018.

Research Specialized:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has extensive expertise in Aquatic Toxicology, with a specialization in Fish Parasitology. He is skilled in conducting Fish Toxicity tests, as well as hematological and biochemical analysis. Dr. Qayoom is proficient in using HPLC and GLC methods for pesticide detection from fish muscles and natural waters. He is also trained in in-vivo toxicological procedures related to fishes (bioassay) and has a strong understanding of geno-toxicological studies in fishes, particularly in the induction and detection of micronuclei. Furthermore, he is well-versed in estimating various limnological parameters of water.

Computer Skills:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom is proficient in using MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Additionally, he has a strong command of statistical software such as SPSS, PAST, and R-software.

Publications:

I Qayoom, FA Shah, M Mukhtar, MH Balkhi, FA Bhat, BA Bhat. (2016). Dimethoate induced behavioural changes in juveniles of Cyprinus carpio var. communis under temperate conditions of Kashmir, India. The scientific world Journal, 28.

J Sharma, A Parashar, P Bagare, I Qayoom. (2015). Phytoplanktonic diversity and its relation to physicochemical parameters of water at dogarwadaghat of River Narmada. Current World Environment, 10 (1), 206.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, FA Shah, BA Bhat. (2018). Toxicological evaluation and effects of organophosphate compounds on hematological profile of juvenile common carps (Cyprinus carpio var. Communis). Indian Journal of Animal Research, 52 (10), 1469-1475.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar, FA Bhat, FA Shah. (2014). Biochemical toxicity of organophosphate compounds in fishes. SKUAST Journal of Research, 16 (1), 1-13.

I Qayoom, BA Bhat. (2015). Change in fishing patterns in Jammu and Kashmir provinces of J and K-a comparative study. Current World Environment, 10 (1), 179.

A Akthar, M Parveen, I Qayoom. (2015). Limnological features of Dal Lake of Kashmir valley with special reference to the anthropogenic pressure along its water shed. Ecol. Environ. Conserv, 21, 497-803.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar. (2018). Assessment of dimethoate residues from Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Chemical Science Review and Letters, 7 (26), 578-581.

I Qayoom, FA Shah. (2017). Parasitic Bioload in Schizothoracine Fishes of Kashmir Valley with Respect to the Trophic Status of Anchar Lake. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8 (2), 364-369.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar, FA Shah, BA Bhat. (2016). Chlorpyrifos induced acute toxicity and behavioural responses in juvenile common carps (Cyprinus carpio var. communis) of Kashmir. Ecol Environ Conserv, 22, 71-78.

I Qayoom. (2015). Residue analysis of pesticides in Dal waters and their effect on common carp fish, Cyprinus carpio var. communis. Thesis submitted to Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and ..