Assistant Researcher | Beibu Gulf University | China
Dr. Laiba Shafique is a dedicated researcher in animal breeding, genetics, and aquaculture with a focus on fish nutrition, antibiotic resistance, molecular genetics, and nanotechnology-based feed formulations. She completed her PhD in Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Reproduction from Guangxi University, China, building on her earlier academic background in zoology and education that provided her with strong multidisciplinary expertise. Her professional experience includes leading and contributing to nationally funded research projects and international collaborations with institutions in China and Indonesia, reflecting her ability to strengthen cross-border scientific networks. Her research interests span aquaculture genetics, sustainable feed development, molecular biology applications, and strategies to improve fish health and productivity. She has published extensively in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals such as Animals, Genes, Molecular Biotechnology, and National Science Review, and has taken on editorial responsibilities as Assistant Guest Editor for Genes (MDPI) and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Zoology and Systematics. She has been recognized with research grants and collaborative projects that demonstrate both her research leadership and her ability to contribute to impactful advancements in aquaculture. Her core research skills include molecular biology techniques, genetic analysis, aquafeed formulation, and the integration of innovative nanotechnologies in aquaculture systems to improve sustainability and efficiency. She is committed to mentoring young researchers, promoting international cooperation, and advancing sustainable solutions for global aquaculture challenges. Her academic impact is further evidenced by 548 citations by 47 documents with an h-index of 9.
Featured Publications
1.Impact of zinc supplementation on growth, antioxidant status, and physiological health of Cyprinus carpio Evaluating the optimal dietary zinc requirements. Aquaculture Reports. Advance online publication.
2. Study of accumulation and human health risk assessment of trace elements in Nile tilapia . International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Advance online publication.
3.Evolution and comparative genomics of the transforming growth factor-β-related proteins in Nile tilapia. Molecular Biotechnology. Advance online publication.
4.Molecular characterization of doublesex and Mab-3 (DMRT) gene family in Ctenopharyngodon idella. Journal of Applied Genetics. Advance online publication.