Abdul Basit

Plant Protection and Agricultural Development professional with strong experience in pest management, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and applied entomological research. Skilled in laboratory experiment design, insect rearing, botanical bioassays, and data analysis. Experienced in producing and managing Black Soldier Fly larvae for sustainable protein applications and supporting field-level pest surveillance and farmer training.

Research Associate at Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, NIFA, Peshawar (2024-02 – Present)

• Production of Black Soldier fly Larvae As Sustainable Proteinaceous Food For Poultry Industry In Pakistan
• Rearing Of Black Soldier Fly
• Designed and executed laboratory experiments, collected and analyzed data, and prepared technical reports

Field Officer at AG-Nova Life Sciences, Peshawar (2020-07 – 2020-11)

• Assisted in field agricultural extension activities and pest monitoring
• Supported farmers in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices

M.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture – Plant Protection – University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2019 – 2022)