Dr. Mian Adnan Kakakhel, China Three Gorges University, China
Dr. Mian Adnan Kakakhel is a dedicated researcher in Applied Zoology, Fish Biology, and Microbiology. He earned his Ph.D. from Lanzhou University, China (2022), focusing on the toxicity assessment of silver nanoparticles in freshwater fish. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher at China Three Gorges University (2023–2025), studying the effects of hydrodynamics and aquatic pollutants on fish behavior. He specializes in ecotoxicology, fish microbiology, and molecular biology techniques, handling PCR, ELISA, SEM, TEM, and more. A recipient of multiple scholarships, Dr. Kakakhel is passionate about environmental sustainability and aquatic ecosystem health.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Mian Adnan Kakakhel 🎓 is a dedicated scholar with a strong academic background in life sciences and zoology. He earned his Ph.D. in 2022 from the School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, China 🇨🇳. Prior to that, he completed his M.Phil. (2016) and B.S. (2013) in Zoology from Kohat University, Pakistan 🇵🇰. His academic journey began with a Pre-Medical F.Sc. (2007) and Matriculation in Science (2005) from BISE, Peshawar 📚. His educational achievements reflect his passion for biological sciences and research, paving the way for significant contributions in his field.
Experience
Dr. Mian Adnan Kakakhel 🧑🔬 has extensive research experience in fish ecotoxicity assessment, microbiology, behavior, and physiology 🐟🔬. His work focuses on the effects of emerging contaminants on fish behavior, including swimming and feeding patterns. He is skilled in toxicological assessments and advanced molecular techniques such as 16S rRNA sequencing, metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics 🧬📊. Additionally, he specializes in statistical analyses to interpret complex biological data 📉📈. His research contributes to understanding environmental impacts on aquatic life, paving the way for conservation and sustainable aquatic ecosystem management 🌍💧.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Mian Adnan Kakakhel 🎓 has been recognized for his academic excellence through prestigious scholarships and awards 🏆. During his M.Phil. (2014–2016), he received a merit scholarship for outstanding performance in all semesters 📚✨. His dedication to research and academic achievements earned him the highly competitive Chinese Government Scholarship 🇨🇳🎖️, supporting his Ph.D. studies from 2017 to 2022 at Lanzhou University. These honors highlight his commitment to excellence and his contributions to the field of life sciences 🔬📊. His journey reflects perseverance and a passion for advancing scientific knowledge in aquatic research .
Research Focus
Dr. Mian Adnan Kakakhel’s research focuses on aquatic toxicology 🐟🧪, nanotechnology 🌐⚛️, and environmental pollution 🌊♻️. His work explores the effects of silver nanoparticles on aquatic organisms, particularly fish species, assessing their toxicity, bioaccumulation, and antibacterial properties. He also investigates microplastic pollution, its interaction with heavy metals, and its ecological impact. His research extends to fish physiology, water quality management, and the effects of dietary supplements on aquatic life. Through transcriptomics and bioanalytical techniques, he uncovers molecular mechanisms underlying aquatic stress responses, contributing to sustainable environmental conservation and advanced nanomaterial applications.
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