Dr Shahid Nazir

Biography

Dr. Shahid Nazir is a sessional lecturer in the discipline of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New England, Australia. He completed his bachelor’s degree in veterinary science (BVSc) at the Shere-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Jammu, India, and his Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) in Veterinary Pathology at SKUAST-Kashmir. In 2022, Dr. Nazir obtained his PhD from the University of New England, investigating the role of specific immune cells in the dissemination of Avian herpesvirus (ILTV) and their involvement in the immune response. His work significantly improved the understanding of the pathogenesis and host immune responses against ILTV, laying a strong foundation for further research. Throughout his academic career, he has received several prestigious scholarships and awards, including the UNE RTP, the UNE DCVR, NET India, and the K&D MacKay Postgraduate Research Traveling Award.

Since joining the faculty at UNE in February 2023, Dr. Nazir has taught several courses in Pathophysiology, Physiology, and Immunology. His research interests include understanding the pathogenesis and mechanisms underlying vaccine-induced protection in animal and human diseases, particularly viral infections, and advancing disease diagnosis through the detection of biomarkers using nanosensors.

Before moving to Australia for his doctoral research, Dr. Nazir worked for seven years as an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathology in India and Ethiopia, where he developed a solid foundation in teaching and research. He has published 41 research papers and presented at several national and international conferences. He also mentored eight DVM and two master’s students for their research. Additionally, Dr. Nazir is an active member of the academic community, serving as a reviewer and board member for several journals, including BMC Veterinary Research, Veterinary World, and The Scope, a newsletter from the Australian Society for Veterinary Pathology.