Waseem Ahmed Khattak | Plant Physiology | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Waseem Ahmed Khattak | Plant Physiology | Young Researcher Award

Quaid e Azam University,  Pakistan

Waseem Ahmed Khattak is currently pursuing a Master’s in Plant Sciences at Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad. His research focuses on the impact of chitosan-coated urea nanofertilizers on tomato plants. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Botany from the University of Science and Technology Bannu. His academic interests include plant physiology, mycology, and environmental studies.

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Academic Background:

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil): Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2022–2024)

    • Thesis: Impact of Chitosan Coated Urea Nanofertilizers on the Solanum Lycopersicum L. (Tomato): A Biochemical and Morphological Assessment for Enhanced Crop Production

    • Specialization: Plant Physiology and Mycology

    • Courses: Transgenic Research, Mycosymbiosis, Environmental Pollution, Research Writing & Methodology, and more.

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): University of Science and Technology Bannu (2017–2021)

    • Thesis: Allelopathic Effect of Euphorbia Helioscopia L. Aqueous Seed Extract on Maize and Toxicity of Heavy Metal (HgCl2) on Maize

    • Specialization: Botany

    • Courses: Plant Physiology, Mycology, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Environmental Biology, and more.

Research and Projects:

  • Durshal UST Bannu Startup Incubation

  • Green Urban Development Pakistan (In collaboration with the US Embassy, School of Leadership Foundation, and Institute of Urbanism)

  • Virtual Clinical Internship

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Improving patient care with machine learning: A game-changer for healthcare
    AH Shahid, WA Khattak
    Appl Res Artif Intell Cloud Comp 5 (1), 150-63 (2022)

  2. Ethical considerations and challenges in the deployment of natural language processing systems in healthcare
    WA Khattak, F Rabbi
    International Journal of Applied Health Care Analytics 8 (5), 17-36 (2023)

  3. Enhancing urban health: machine learning applications in environmental management
    I Malik, WA Khattak
    Journal of Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies 8 (1), 1-21 (2023)

  4. Mitigating heavy metal pollution in agriculture: A multi-omics and nanotechnology approach to safeguard global wheat production
    M Anas, WA Khattak, S Fahad, N Alrawiq, HS Alrawiq, NR Abdelsalam, …
    Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 100584 (2024)

  5. Therapeutic potential and agricultural benefits of curcumin: a comprehensive review of health and sustainability applications
    M Anas, A Falak, A Khan, WA Khattak, SG Nisa, Q Aslam, KA Khan, …
    Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences, 1-16 (2024)

  6. Personalized healthcare in the age of AI: A comprehensive overview of its applications and limitations
    MM Amri, V Kumar, WA Khattak, D Pandey, A Kundu
    International Journal of Intelligent Automation and Computing 4 (1), 20-34 (2021)

  7. Symbiotic Synergy: Unveiling Plant-Microbe Interactions in Stress Adaptation
    M Anas, A Khalid, MH Saleem, K Ali Khan, W Ahmed Khattak, S Fahad
    Journal of Crop Health 77 (1), 1-21 (2025)

  8. Developing Scalable Data Infrastructure for Retail E-Commerce Growth in Emerging East Asian Markets
    A Raza, WA Khattak
    Journal of Human Behavior and Social Science 6 (7), 32-41 (2022)

  9. Microbial Interactions and Bacterial Responses to Metal Stress in Plants: Mechanisms, Adaptations, and Applications for Sustainable Agriculture
    M Anas, A Falak, S Hassan, WA Khattak, MH Saleem, KA Khan, A Khalid, …
    Journal of Crop Health 77 (1), 36 (2025)

  10. Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Characterization and Its Applications in Inducing Disease Resistance Against Spot Blotch Disease in Wheat by Enhancing Its Resistance
    A Kamal, J Yang, M Batool, U Ara, WA Khattak, D Touhami, RM Aljowaie, …
    Journal of Crop Health 77 (1), 1-12 (2025)

  11. Big Data for Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Environmental Conservation and Resource Management
    H Ali, WA Khattak
    Journal of Sustainability Studies (2025)

  12. Restoring wheat productivity and nutrient balance under cadmium stress through reducing toxicity, metal uptake, and oxidative damage using selenium nanoparticles
    AJ Abbasi, M Anas, M Elahi, A Khan, WA Khattak, MH Saleem, S Fahad, …
    Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 89, 127644 (2025)

  13. BASIC CONCEPT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
    WAK Atika Noor, Aina Nawaz, Adnan Khattak, Muhammad Anas
    IMPACT OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE ON HUMAN HEALTH 1, 1-16 (2025)

  14. Regulatory Considerations for Biocompatible Light Emitters
    S Arfan, R Saleem, L Irshad, M Anas, W Ahmed Khattak, M Majeed, J Naz, …
    Tailored Light Emitters For Biomedical Applications: Diagnostic, Therapeutic … (2025)

  15. Tailored Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) for Next-Generation Biomedicine
    M Mobeen, A Oladokoun, M Hussain, I Fatima, J Naz, M Anas, …
    Tailored Light Emitters For Biomedical Applications: Diagnostic, Therapeutic … (2025)

  16. Development of Biofortified Crops through Marker‐Assisted Selection
    MA Ghafar, M Majeed, KZ Maqbool, WA Khattak, UA Khan, A Rafique
    Crop Biofortification: Biotechnological Approaches for Achieving Nutritional … (2025)

  17. Exploration of science of remote sensing and GIS with GEE
    SUD Rahimoon, K Yamamoto, MA Ghafar, MM Anwar, M Majeed, …
    Google Earth Engine and Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation, 49-76 (2025)

  18. Environmental resilience: navigation of lead and beneficial elements in soil
    S Kousar, D Ahmad, WA Khattak, MM Anwar, M Majeed, GM Shah, …
    Beneficial Elements for Remediation of Heavy Metals in Polluted Soil, 221-240 (2025)

  19. EDTA-enhanced phytoextraction: leveraging Ricinus communis for the decontamination of Pb and Cd in agricultural soils
    M Anas, WA Khattak, W Sarfraz, N Khalid, N Naeem, M Farid, MH Saleem, …
    Plant Growth Regulation, 1-14 (2024)

  20. FOREST DEPLETION AND HEALTH HAZARDS: ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN IMPACTS OF TOBACCO CURING PRACTICES IN PUNJAB AND KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PAKISTAN
    F Maula, Z Sher, M Asif, WA Khattak
    Voyage Journal of Scientific Research and Exploration 1 (2), 1-13 (2024)

 

Latif Ahmad Peer | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Latif Ahmad Peer  | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Latif Ahmad Peer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Kashmir, specializing in plant morphogenesis and climate-smart agriculture. He earned his Ph.D. in Botany in 2022 with research focused on morphogenetic assessment in Zea mays L., contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. With over two decades of academic and teaching experience, Dr. Peer has served in various roles, progressing from Lecturer to Associate Professor since 2007.

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🎓 Academic Journey:

Dr. Latif Ahmad Peer earned his Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Kashmir in 2022, with a thesis titled “Morphogenetic assessment in Zea mays L. with reference to climate smart agriculture.” He also holds a Master’s degree in Botany (2003) and a Bachelor’s in Biology and Chemistry (2001).

👨‍🏫 Academic Roles & Experience:

With over 20 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Peer currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, University of Kashmir. He has previously worked as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.

🔬 Research Focus:

His research interests center around climate-smart agriculture, morphogenetic plant analysis, and the adaptation of Zea mays L. (maize) to environmental stress, with an emphasis on improving crop resilience and sustainability.

🏛️ University Service & Leadership:

Dr. Peer plays an active role in the university’s academic and administrative activities:

  • Academic & Career Counsellor

  • Member of UG/PG Boards of Studies

  • Incharge of the Computer Lab & Department Auditorium

  • Member of Research and Admission Committees

🌱 Impact & Vision:

Dedicated to sustainable agricultural development and botanical innovation, Dr. Peer’s work contributes to environmentally adaptive farming practices in the Himalayan region and beyond.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Floral Induction Pathways: Decision Making and Determination in Plants to Flower – A Comprehensive Review

  • High Temperature Triggered Plant Responses From Whole Plant to Cellular Level

  • Potential Antioxidant Activity of Some Mushrooms Growing in Kashmir Valley

  • Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of the Genus Artemisia L. (Asteraceae): A High-Value Medicinal Plant

  • Phenolic Content, Antioxidant and Allelopathic Potential of Artemisia brevifolia Wall. ex DC. Across the Elevations of Western Himalayan Region of Ladakh

  • Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Ethnomedicinal Importance of the Highly Valuable Endangered Plant, Podophyllum hexandrum: A Comprehensive Review

  • Rhizosphere Mycobiome Diversity of Medicinal Plants: A Review

  • Genetic, Molecular and Physiological Crosstalk During Drought Tolerance in Maize (Zea mays): Pathways to Resilient Agriculture

  • Repurposing of Plant-Based Antiviral Molecules for the Treatment of COVID-19

  • Drought Stress-Induced Impact on Morpho-Physiological Traits in Maize Landraces of Kashmir

  • Phytochemistry, Biological Properties, Economic and Ecological Importance of Taraxacum officinale: A Review

  • Genetic Diversity Analysis in Maize Landraces Under Temperate Ecology

  • Phytochemistry, Biological Activity and Medicinal Importance of Urtica dioica: A Review

  • Self-Incompatibility Patterns and Signal Transduction

  • Medicinal Plants of the Himalayan Tral Region of Kashmir, India: An Ethnobotanical Study of Their Diversity, Use Patterns, and Health Implications

  • Maize Characterization: From Genotyping to High-Throughput Phenotyping

  • Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacillus Species on the Growth of Blue Pine Seedlings

  • Cowpea Wild Relatives for Cowpea Sustainability Through Introgression Breeding

  • Harnessing Phytohormone Dynamics to Fortify Crop Resilience Against Drought: A Comprehensive Review

  • Comprehensive Morphological Characterization of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Genotypes for Enhanced Breeding Programs in Jammu and Kashmir