Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan is an accomplished researcher and academician in the field of Parasitology. He has made significant contributions to the understanding and management of parasitic diseases through his research and publications. Dr. Rizwan's expertise lies in the areas of molecular parasitology, host-parasite interactions, omics-based approaches for diagnosing and managing parasitic diseases, and parasitic control strategies. Dr. Rizwan is currently affiliated with the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore (Narowal Campus), Pakistan, where he serves as an Assistant Professor of Parasitology in the Department of Pathobiology. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, sharing his knowledge and passion for the subject. With a strong academic background, Dr. Rizwan holds a Ph.D. in Parasitology. He has published numerous research articles in reputable journals, contributing to the scientific literature on parasitic infections. Dr. Rizwan's dedication and commitment to his field have earned him recognition and respect from his peers. He continues to make valuable contributions to the field of parasitology through his research, teaching, and academic endeavors.

Dr. Muhammad Sohail Sajid got his early education from the Kamalia and Khanewal and Higher Secondary education from Govt. Emerson College, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. He secured silver medal in his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan in 2002. Since then, he started his professional career as Lecturer in the Department of Parasitology, UAF while continuing in M.Sc. (Hons.) and Ph.D. in Parasitology. He served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Chairman, and Member, Climate Change Chair of the US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security established through the USAID in the UAF, Pakistan and finally as Professor tenured. His thematic research area is molecular epidemiology and control of arthropods and arthropod-borne diseases of one health significance. His competitive successes include: Ph.D. fellowship sponsored by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan, HEC-funded post-doc. fellowship from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), Hattiesburg, MS, USA, USAID-funded project through the HEC Pak-US S&T Cooperation Program (Phase IV), and the Fulbright Post-Doc. fellowship at UC Davis, USA. So far, he has secured 10 grants as PI/ Co-PI and mentored >50 M.Phil. and 12 Ph.D. graduate students as Chairman/co-supervisor/ member. The Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan has awarded him competitive Research Productivity Awards consecutively for the 6 years (2010 to 2015). So far, he has published ~90 research papers in ISI indexed journals having IF of ~100, presented at various national and international conferences, one textbook, two chapters in an international book & 150 abstracts in proceedings. He served as "Section Editor" of the UAF's Official Journal "PJAS" (IF-0.785) from more than a decade and has edited two books published by the CABI, UK and one book published by CRC press, USA. He is the co-author of the first guidelines of the "Institutional Animal Care and Use" at the UAF. His hard work and commitment enabled him to achieve the top ranked academic position of the Tenured Professor and Chairman of Parasitology in the Department of Parasitology, UAF, Pakistan.