Entomologist and Assistant Professor specializing in integrated pest management, molecular entomology, biological control and biopesticides
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Entomologist and Assistant Professor specializing in integrated pest management, molecular entomology, biological control and biopesticides. Author/co-author of 25+ peer-reviewed publications and supervisor of 12 MSc research students, with experience as Principal Investigator of externally supported research. Skilled in experimental design, field and laboratory trials, data analysis, scientific writing and project development.
Assistant Professor - Sindh Agriculture University - Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
(2022-09)
Department of Plant Protection. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plant protection, agricultural entomology and insect pest management. Supervise postgraduate research and conduct laboratory and field studies in integrated pest management, biological control, botanical pesticides, insect ecology and molecular entomology. Contribute to publications, examinations, quality assurance and academic committees.
Assistant Professor - Sindh Agriculture University - Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
(2017-02 - 2022-09)
Department of Entomology. Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in agricultural entomology, insect ecology, biological control and integrated pest management. Supervised postgraduate research and conducted field and laboratory studies on crop pests, botanical pesticides, varietal resistance and sustainable pest-management strategies. Contributed to data analysis, scientific writing, publication and student mentoring.
Assistant Professor - IPFP Fellow - Sindh Agriculture University - Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
(2016-10 - 2017-02)
Delivered university teaching, laboratory instruction and field-based training in agricultural entomology, crop protection and integrated pest management. Supported student learning and departmental research activities under the Higher Education Commission's Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs programme.
Field Officer - Sayban Group - Gharo, Sindh, Pakistan
(2010-08 - 2011-08)
Monitored vegetable, fruit and rice crops and advised farmers on crop production, pest and disease management and modern agricultural practices. Coordinated with agricultural research teams to introduce practical solutions for improving crop health, productivity and field management.
Research Fellow - Agriculture Research Institute Tandojam - Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan
(2008-06 - 2010-06)
Conducted field and laboratory research on mango-associated midges, their natural enemies and non-pesticidal management. Supported insect surveys, specimen and data collection, biological-control evaluation and preparation of technical research information.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Agricultural Entomology and Pest Control - Northwest A&F University (2011-09 - 2016-06)
Master of Science (Agriculture) Honours - Entomology - Sindh Agriculture University (2008-09 - 2010-09)
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) Honours - Entomology - Sindh Agriculture University (2003-01 - 2007-01)
