DR. LALINA MAROOF

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
hod.healthsciences@cusit.edu.pk
  • Short Profile

    Dr. Lalina Maroof studied Mircobiology at "Center of Biotechology and Mircobiology" (COBAM), University of Peshawar. After receiving her undergraduate degree she was enrolled in M.Phil leading to Ph.D Program at the same department. He research focuses on biodegradation of polyethylene plastics by microorganisms. In 2017 she joined the Lab of infectious diseases at Seoul National University (SNU) South Korea under HEC scholarship (IRSIP). She finished her Ph.D about molecular characterization of LDPE degrading Bacteria in collaboration with Prof Hang Sang Yoo and his research team. She has served as a lecturer in HIMS (2013-2015) and Gandhara University (2015-2019). She was awarded best performance award twice in 2011 and 2012 for securing position during her graduation. She was also awarded with travel award for best research article at international conference held at Seoul, South Korea.