Department of Biotechnology-UOK

Faculty Positions Announced..

Our super talented student Taha Ahmed secured first position in Qira'at and Na'at Competition organized by department of Quran o Sunnah, University of Karachi.

A Spooky short film made by the students themed on climate change resilience.

Fun Gala in Students Week, where students showcased their entrepreneurship skills. Lots of food, fun, games and lots of beautiful memories to cherish forever.

Sports Day in Students Week full of fun, challenges and cheers.

A sneak peak to the amazing Culture and Character Day at the department. What a fun filled day.

Gear up for yet another exciting roller-coaster ride filled with fun.

The Department of Biotechnology, University of Karachi, is proud to have successfully organized a comprehensive hands-on workshop titled "Applications of Real-Time PCR" on August 16th, 2025.

Participants received practical training in nucleic acid extraction, step-by-step Real-Time PCR workflow, and software-based result interpretation. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with U.M. Enterprises and facilitated by distinguished professionals and experts in the field.

This initiative reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to promoting experiential learning and advancing biotechnology education.

From heartfelt decorations and creative displays to energetic performances and thoughtful speeches, our talented students truly made this Independence Day unforgettable.

A huge shoutout to all the students and faculty members who put in their time, effort, and creativity to make this event so vibrant.

Here’s a glimpse of the day filled with patriotism, joy, and togetherness.

Let's Celebrate Ma'arka-e-Haq with the zeal of patriotism. We bleed Green 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Karachi proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Dr. Raheela Rehmat Zohra, Chairperson of Biotechnology Department, University of Karachi (Principal Investigator) and Dr. Rashida Rehmat Zohra, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Jinnah University for women (Co-PI) for their exceptional work in Local isolation and production of Xanthan from newly isolated Xanthomonas spp.

Under the SRSP Project 2020–2021, the team successfully developed an efficient, cost-effective biotechnological process utilizing indigenous microbial resources. This initiative not only strengthened local scientific capacity but also contributed to sustainable industrial development by reducing reliance on imported strains. Their efforts align with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Decent Work and Economic Growth, showcasing the potential of localized research to drive impactful change.

We applaud Dr. Raheela Rehmat Zohra and Dr. Rashida Rehmat Zohra for their dedication, leadership, and impactful contribution toward developing new doors to the economic and industrial development of Pakistan.

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ORIC Extends Its Heartfelt Congratulations on a Landmark Achievement in Inclusive Education

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Karachi proudly extends its warmest 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐧𝐚𝐳 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝, Assistant Professor, Biotechnology, University of Karachi (Principal Investigator) and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐙𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐚, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Jinnah University for women (Co-PI) for their exceptional work in food safety and preservation developing edible Biofilms.

Under the SRSP Project 2020–2021, the team successfully developed Edible Biofilms for Citrus fruits by indigenously produced Chitosan. Their efforts are a benchmark in sustaining the goals for Biodegradability and Biocompatibility for the food safety measures.

Their project not only offers Citrus fruit preservation and safety methods but also can majorly contribute to the increase in exports of Citrus Fruits in Pakistan.

This milestone achievement is not just a research outcome but a practical application to counter the food quality and safety issues.

We applaud Dr. Mehnaz Ahmed and Dr. Rashida Rehmat for their dedication, leadership, and impactful contribution toward developing edible Biofilms may lead to the successful contribution in exports of Pakistan.