School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences

Biosensor & Therapeutics Lab

Biosensor & Therapeutics Lab led by Prof. Dr Shah Rukh Abbas at NUST’s School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES), focused on advancing healthcare through novel biosensors, nanomaterials and nanotherapeutics for improved diagnostics, imaging and drug delivery. Established as one of the first wet labs in SINES, it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for biomolecular work, nanomaterials synthesis/characterization, electrochemistry and imaging. The group uses a multidisciplinary approach to develop early-diagnosis solutions and therapeutic agents from nanotechnology and bioconjugates.

PI’s Profile

Dr. Shah Rukh Abbas (Ph.D. Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, UK) is currently serving as a Professor at Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), NUST.

Projects

  1. Portable DNA-Based TB Sensor Device (PKR 14M) Funding: Pharmatec Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. Outcome: 3 patents filed, 3 MS + 1 PhD, technology licensed, 3 IF publications (Completed).
  2. Microbubbles for Contrast-Enhanced LV Ultrasound Imaging (PKR 3.1M) Funding: HEC–NRPU Outcome: 4 MS + 1 PhD, 5 IF publications, utility patent filed (Completed).
  3. Liposomal Nanoconstructs for Macular Degeneration (PKR 0.5M) Funding: HEC–SRGP Outcome: 1 MS, 1 IF publication (Completed).
  4. Intelligent Functional Stent for Lung Cancer Treatment (PKR 2M) Funding: Pakistan Science Foundation Outcome: 2 MS these (Completed).
  5. Regenerative Recycling of Textile Waste (PKR 2.1M) Funding: Hi-Tech Textiles LLC (Jordan). Nanomaterials-based chemical recycling and dye removal (Completed).
  6. Pre-PGS-PFP Nanodroplets as USCAs (PKR 13.995M) Funding: HEC–TDF(2025–2027) Human safety profiling, echo contrast validation, and clinical protocol development  (In-Progress).
  7. Industrial Biotechnology Collaboration (~PKR 70M) Partner: Protein Technologies Ltd., UK Multi-project industrial R&D collaboration (2025–2027) (In-Progress)

Human Resource

Typical Enrollment of lab researchers: 12-18 researchers

Expertise/Capabilities of lab:

  • Fully equipped wet lab environment
  • Active interdisciplinary collaborations
  • Integrated translational research focus (from bench to bedside)
  • 7 Intellectual Property (IP) applications filed (3 granted)
  • Licensed TB diagnostic IP (~PKR 14M)
  • Multiple national grants (HEC, PSF ~PKR 6M)
  • Shortlisted in international consortium grants

Lab Equipment/Resources

  1. Nanomaterial & Microbubble Synthesis
    • Syringe Pump
    • Bath sonicator
    • Hot Plates
    • Water baths
    • PH Meter
    • Clinical Ultrasound Scanner
  2.  Biosensor Fabrication & Testing
    • Potentiostat systems
    • Screen-printed electrode (SPE) modification station
  3. Cell Biology & Biocompatibility
    • Class II biosafety cabinet
    • Refrigerated & non-refrigerated centrifuges
  4. Core Wet-Lab Facilities
    • Fume hood
    • Analytical balances, micropipettes, and standard consumables

Contact Us:

Dr. Shah Rukh Abbas
Phone: 05190856125
Email: [email protected]