Dr. Abrar Akbar

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Kuwait

About

Experienced Associate Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the research field. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Molecular biology and biotechnology from The University of Sheffield.

Experience

  • Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Associate Researcher
      Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

      Trying to tackle environmental issues using biotechnology and molecular biology .. investigated biodiversity of local fish species and microbial community in soil

    • Associate Research Scientist
      2016 - 2025 · 9 yrs

      Research in microbial genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, soil microbiology, and food safety. Led multiple client-funded and KISR-funded projects (KFAS, ICGEB). Supervised and trained junior researchers, professionals, and technicians. Leader of an ISO 17025 Lab specialized in the detection of pork DNA in minced meat sample (the only certified lab in Kuwait in pork detection).