Mohamad Farshard Aslam

Mohamad Farshard Aslam serves as a Visiting Researcher in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London, part of the School of Life Course & Population Sciences within the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. His research is conducted from the Franklin-Wilkins Building at 150 Stamford Street, London.

Dr. Aslam's research focuses on mineral bioavailability, particularly iron and zinc nutrition from plant-based sources and cereal products. His work spans food fortification strategies, biofortification techniques, and the biochemical mechanisms affecting mineral absorption. Key research areas include wheat processing technologies, plant-based meat alternatives, medicinal plants like fenugreek and moringa, and in vitro digestion modeling.

His publication portfolio demonstrates significant impact in nutritional science, with research contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to nutrition and health. His work has been referenced in policy sources, picked up by news outlets, and widely shared across social media platforms including 19 X (Twitter) posts and Facebook pages. With 192 citations, his research shows strong academic influence and practical relevance.

Dr. Aslam maintains active collaborations across international research networks, as evidenced by his extensive co-authorship patterns and geographic research partnerships. His work connects nutritional science with public health applications, particularly in addressing iron-deficiency anemia through food-based interventions.