Dr. Waqas Waqas is an accomplished researcher in marine biology and environmental toxicology, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Marine Biology, Shantou University, China. His academic journey spans a Ph.D. in Biology, an M.Phil. in Zoology, and a B.Sc. in Zoology, focusing on aquatic ecotoxicology, marine genomics, and biotechnology. Dr. Waqas’s research explores the effects and mechanisms of heavy metal exposure on aquatic organisms, particularly mud crabs, emphasizing lipid homeostasis and biochemical responses. He has published influential papers in high-impact journals, advancing understanding of heavy metal toxicity, lipidomics, and aquatic health. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges molecular biology, biostatistics, and environmental risk assessment, contributing to sustainable solutions for aquatic pollution and ecosystem protection. Dedicated to advancing marine science, Dr. Waqas continues to pursue innovative research that addresses global environmental challenges and promotes the sustainable management of marine resources.
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Featured Publications
1. Waqas, W., Yuan, Y., Ali, S., Zhang, M., Shafiq, M., Ali, W., Chen, Y., Xiang, Z., & others. (2024). Toxic effects of heavy metals on crustaceans and associated health risks in humans: A review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 22(3), 1391–1411.
2. Ilahi, B., Yousafzai, A. M., Attaullah, M., Haq, T. U., Ali, H., & others. (2019). The role of odonate nymphs in ecofriendly control of mosquitoes and sensitivity of odonate nymphs to inorganic nutrient pollutants. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 17(3), 6171–6188.
3. Zhang, Y., Yuan, Y., Zhang, M., Yu, X., Qiu, B., Wu, F., Tocher, D. R., Zhang, J., Ye, S., & others. (2024). High-resolution chromosome-level genome of Scylla paramamosain provides molecular insights into adaptive evolution in crabs. BMC Biology, 22(1), 255.
4. Ali, S., Waqas, W., Bakky, M. A. H., Zada, S., Saif, U. M., Hasan, M. T., Shafiq, M., & others. (2025). Implications of microalgal–bacterial interactions in modern aquaculture practices: A review of the current knowledge. Reviews in Aquaculture, 17(1), e12980.
5. Shafiq, Z. M., Zhang, B. B., Zeb, L., Ali, S., Waqas, W., & others. (2024). Integrated biorefinery approach for bioconversion of fish manure to volatile fatty acids and its valorization by Schizochytrium sp. for docosahexaenoic acid, squalene, and related compounds. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 58(C), 104749.