Fatima Bibi

MPhil Botany scholar at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), working in the Plant Pathology Laboratory on plant nematology, salinity stress physiology and plant biotechnology. Experienced in plant-pathogen interaction studies, molecular laboratory techniques and statistical data analysis, with three co-authored publications and one manuscript submitted. Seeking a PhD in plant sciences to develop stress-resilient crops and sustainable agricultural solutions

Research Scientist, Plant Pathology Laboratory - University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2025-01)

• Conduct experiments on the combined effect of Meloidogyne incognita (root-knot nematode) and salinity stress on muskmelon growth and physiology
• Diagnose plant diseases (fungal, bacterial, viral, nematode) through symptom appraisal and light microscopy
• Record, analyze, and interpret experimental data using SPSS, R, and GraphPad Prism

Research Assistant, Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition Laboratory - University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2023-01 - 2024-07)

• Collected and analyzed biomass, root, and water-relation data to assess salt tolerance
• Monitored plant nutrition and growth under varying nutrient and salinity treatments
• Maintained laboratory records following Good Laboratory Practices

Research Intern - Ayyub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2023-09 - 2024-06)

• Assisted in plant research focusing on local agricultural practices and crop diversity
• Conducted field surveys to monitor plant health and assess soil conditions
• Recorded and analyzed field data for research activities

Academic Writing Consultant and SOP Specialist - Orkans International - Remote, Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2021-09 - 2024-01)

• Crafted research proposals and Statements of Purpose for biotech applicants, emphasizing cotton genomics, gene editing, and plant transformation
• Ensured alignment with university requirements using tools like Grammarly and EndNote for plagiarism-free documents

Eco Internship Programme – Intern - WWF-Pakistan

(2023 - 2023)

• Took part in tree-plantation and environmental conservation drives, including site preparation and sapling establishment
• Contributed to community awareness activity on conservation and sustainable land use

MPhil Scholar - Botany - University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan (2025-09)

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) - Botany - University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan (2020 - 2024)