Speakers

Ghulam Md Ashraf

Place of Birth : Indian
Position : Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China & Adjunct Professor, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Field of study : Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Behavior, with a particular focus on Neuropharmacology.

With over 14 years of experience in Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Dr. Ghulam Md Ashraf is a results-oriented and motivated academician and researcher. His career has been marked by a strong focus on teaching, research, and innovation in biological, health, and medical sciences. He has taught a wide range of subjects at both graduate and postgraduate levels and has been actively involved in advising and mentoring a significant number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

As a researcher, Dr. Ashraf has made significant contributions to the field of neuropharmacology, particularly in the development of novel therapeutic strategies in the animal model of multiple sclerosis. His lab is also engaged in investigating the impact of new FDA-approved anti-diabetic drugs on antipsychotic drug-induced weight gain. With an impressive publication record, including over 431 scientific manuscripts (citations: 16,450, H-index: 65, i10 index: 266) and involvement in 26 research grants, Dr. Ashraf has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

In addition to his research and teaching roles, Dr. Ashraf has been extensively involved in editorial positions in several renowned scientific journals and has actively participated in scientific meetings worldwide. His professional affiliations with esteemed scientific societies and recognition as a Top 2% Scientist Worldwide attest to his standing in the academic and research community. Overall, Dr. Ashraf’s dedication to academic excellence, research, and mentorship positions him as a highly qualified and accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Biochemistry and Neuroscience.

Experiences

Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (2024 – Present)

Visiting Scientist, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, UAE (2024 – Present)

Adjunct Professor, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2022 – Present)

Associate Professor, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (2022 – 2024)

Visiting Scientist, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China (2020 – Present)

Visiting Scientist, Glocal University, India (2020 – Present)

Associate Professor, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2017 – 2022)

Assistant Professor, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2012 – 2017)

Lecturer, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India (2010 – 2012)