Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems

With 25 years of teaching and research experience, I have authored over 70 research papers, numerous book chapters, review articles, and books. I serve as an editor and reviewer for several reputable international journals. Previously, I worked as a microbiologist in Kuwait's Department of Soil and Water Research, where I first identified and reported Pink Rot inflorescence disease of date palms caused by Serratia marcescens. I have organized multiple conferences and workshops as convener and organizing secretary. I have completed several government-funded projects focused on soil reclamation and crop improvement. Currently, I lead a research project on biofortification of finger millet and collaborate on two other projects. I have mentored six Ph.D. students and am guiding five more. I am a life member of various professional societies dedicated to microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Ph.D. (2003), Plant Pathology/Molecular Genetics (University of Kaiserslautern, Germany & Quaid-i- Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan (under DAAD Sandwich Programme)

Availed Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung/Foundation, (Post Doctorate

fellowship), (University of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany)

Worked as Scientist/Consultant- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area (ICARDA), Aleppo, Syria (2005-2006)

Experience 17 years-teaching/research, published 20 research papers, 4 book chapters, edited three books (Elsevier, Lambert Academic Publishing, VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller)

Completed six National Research Projects, and three international projects.

Guided three and presently guiding four Ph.D. students.

Life member of professional societies: Pakistan Botanical Society, Karachi, Pakistan Pakistan Nematological Society, DAAD, Germany, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany, Pakistan Phytopathology Society, Pakistan, Soil Society, Faisalabad, Pakistan