Ms. Tayyaba Riaz

Designation: Lecturer (BS-18)
Department: Botany / Cholistan Institute of Biological Sciences (CIBS)
Highest Qualification:  M.Phil (Botany)
Mobile: +923360773690
Email:  tayyabariaz@cuvas.edu.pk

Biography

Ms. Tayyaba Riaz is a Lecturer in Botany at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur. She hold an M.Phil in Botany and specialize in Plant physiology. Her teaching and research interests focus on sustainable plant systems and applied botanical sciences.

Areas of Interest

  • Plant Physiology
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Ethnobotany

Courses taught

  • Diversity of Vascular and Non-Vascular Plants.
  • Plant systematics
  • Plant Anatomy
  • Plant Physiology
  • Mycology and Plant Pathology
  • Biochemistry-I
  • Plant Genetics and Evolution
  • Cell Biology
  • Biofuels and Biorefineries

Seminars, Workshops & Trainings

  • One Day Seminar on “Sustainable Aquaculture: Sustaining the Blue Economy in a Green Future”.
  • Organized an Awareness session on “Understanding Smog: From Root Causes to Effective Preventive Strategies”.
  • One day Seminar on “Gender Equality and Women Empowerment”.
  • Two days workshop on “A Framework for Desert Biodiversity and Sustainable Ecosystem”.
  • International Paleontology Seminar held on Feb 2025.
  • One Day Seminar on “Anti-Drug and Narcotics Awareness”.
  • Training under “STEM Faculty Training Under Pak-UK Education Gateway” held on Oct 2025.
  • Participated in Training “ National Outreach Program for Faculty” by Hec.
  • Participated in Training “Learning Management System (LMS)”.
  • Participated in “Hilal Talks Session 2025 by DGISPR”.
  • One Day seminar on “Exploring the cues of fish skin mucus against pathogenic microbes”.
  • Attended one day workshop on Collection and Preservation Methods of Medicinal Plants in collaboration with ORIC Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur on April 2024.
  • Attended 2 days seminar on “Awareness on Thalassemia, Carrier Screening and Blood Donation.
  • Attended one day workshop on “Research, Innovation, Commercialization and Paper writing skills.
  • Attended 3 Days International Conference on “Climate Smart Agriculture in MNS University of Agriculture Multan.
  • 1st  Pedagogical Training from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

  • Focal Person (Female), Protection Against Harassment at Workplace Committee
  • Convener, Botanical Garden Committee
  • Horticulture Officer, Additional charge
  • Member, Anti-Drugs and Narcotics Awareness Committee
  • Member/Secretary, CUVAS Environment Committee
  • Former Assistant Director (Students Affairs)

Awards and Honors

  • First Position in Mycorrhizal display in University.
  • Attained first position for best Model Exhibition from Department of Lifesciences on March 2015.
  • Laptop under PM Youth laptop Scheme.
  • Attained Scholarship from BISE BWP.

Publications

  1. Shumaila, K., Chandni, Z., Tayyaba, R., Sara, A., Aimen, A., Bushra, A., & Mujahid, A. (2024). The significance of chlorophylls and carotenoids in enhancing seed tolerance to abiotic stress. BIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH JOURNAL Учредители: Medeye Publishers, 2024(1). https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.1065
  2. Batool, T., Ahmad, S., Javed, M. S., Ramzan, M. A., Riaz, T., Shahzad, N., ... & Abbas, N. (2024). Innovative Aspect Towards the Synthesis, Characterization of Nanoparticles and Advanced Applications for Development in Various Industries. Sch Bull, 10(7), 167-173.