National University of Science and Technology | Pakistan
Dr. Haris Mahboob is a researcher affiliated with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, where he contributes to advancing scientific understanding in the fields of microbiology, aquaculture health, and vaccine development. His current position based on Scopus records places him within a research-focused academic environment that fosters multidisciplinary collaboration and applied science innovation. Dr. Mahboob completed his academic training in the biological sciences, developing strong foundations in microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and aquatic animal health. His education enabled a focused research direction targeting infectious diseases in aquaculture and the development of effective immunoprophylactic strategies. His key research areas include fish immunology, microbial pathogenesis, vaccine development for aquaculture species, disease prevention in farmed carp, and the broader application of microbial biotechnology. His work emphasizes sustainable aquaculture practices and improving disease resistance in economically important fish species. Among his publication highlights is the open-access article “Effectiveness of Feed-Based Monovalent Aeromonas Vaccine in Farmed Carp,” published in Microorganisms (2025). The study demonstrates his expertise in designing, testing, and validating immunization approaches to mitigate bacterial infections in aquaculture. This publication has begun to gather scholarly attention, contributing to his overall 39 citations, 2 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 1, as indexed by Scopus. Dr. Mahboob has collaborated with over 14 co-authors across projects, reflecting his ability to engage in teamwork-oriented scientific endeavors that integrate microbiology, aquaculture, and veterinary sciences. His growing research footprint demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving aquaculture health management and supporting food security through science-driven solutions. His contributions have positioned him as an emerging scientist in his field. While early in his academic career, he continues to engage in impactful research with meaningful societal benefits.
Featured Publications
1. Mubeen, N., Abbas, F., Hafeez-ur-Rehman, M., Crumlish, M., Mahboob, H., Akmal, M., Sadiqa, A., Alam, T. M., & Jalil, S. (2025). Effectiveness of feed-based monovalent Aeromonas vaccine in farmed carp. Microorganisms.
2. Alam, T. M., Shaukat, K., Mahboob, H., Sarwar, M. U., Iqbal, F., Nasir, A., Hameed, I. A., & Luo, S. (2022). A machine learning approach for identification of malignant mesothelioma etiological factors in an imbalanced dataset. Computer Journal.