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)

 

Shabeer Dar | Botany | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shabeer Dar |  Botany | Best Researcher Award

Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM),  India

Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a dedicated researcher specializing in plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and mutagenesis. With a Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis from the University of Kashmir, his work focuses on biotechnological plant enhancement, micropropagation, and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact research projects, advancing plant-based bioactive compound production.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. (2023) – Plant Tissue Culture & Mutagenesis, University of Kashmir, India

  • M.Sc. (2013) – Botany, Barkatullah University, India

  • B.Sc. (2011) – Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, University of Kashmir, India

🏆 Awards & Honors:

  • Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences (2022)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ahmad specializes in micropropagation, mutagenesis, and biotechnological plant enhancement, with applications in conservation and pharmaceuticals. His expertise includes molecular techniques for plant-based bioactive compound production.

📚 Academic & Professional Roles:

  • Contractual Assistant Professor (2023-2025) – Govt. Degree College Gurez, J&K

  • Lecturer (2017-2018) – Govt. Degree College Tangdar Kupwara, J&K

👨‍🏫 Leadership & Mentorship:

Dr. Ahmad actively mentors research assistants and early-career scientists, fostering collaboration in multidisciplinary research.

Publication:

  • In vitro culture and biochemical and antioxidant potential of the critically endangered medicinal plant Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl of Kashmir Himalayan
    In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant

  • Effect of plant growth regulators on in vitro induction and maintenance of callus from leaf and root explants of Atropa acuminata Royal Ex Lindl
    Biotechnology Reports

  • Ethnomedicinal plants used by the tribal community of District Pulwama with special reference to Tehsil Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, India
    International Research Journal of Plant Sciences

  • An updated overview of Atropa acuminata Royal ex Lindl: A critically endangered medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya
    Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences

  • Plant cell cultures: Important methods for production of secondary metabolites
    Journal of Research and Development

  • A robust in-vitro protocol for shoot multiplication of Echinacea angustifolia
    Current Plant Biology

  • Economic and ethnobotanical analysis of ethnomedicinal plant diversity in the Lower Jhelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya
    Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

  • Antioxidant and protective effect of methanol extract of Cousinia thomsonii against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage in Wistar rats
    Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology

  • Nickel-induced modulations in phosphorus metabolism and other growth parameters of wheat
    International Research Journal of Plant Sciences

 

Yucheng Wang | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Yucheng Wang | Plant Physiology |  Best Researcher Award

Dean of the College of Forestry at  Shenyang Agricultural University, China

Yucheng Wang is the Dean of the College of Forestry at Shenyang Agricultural University. He has a rich academic and professional background, having served as an assistant professor, lecturer, associate professor, and professor at the School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University in Harbin, China from 2000 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been a professor at Shenyang Agricultural University. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on plant stress physiology and molecular biology, particularly the functional characterization of genes involved in salt or drought tolerance. He has developed technologies for DNA-protein interaction studies and CRISPR-related technologies. Dr. Wang has led several major research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Liaoning Province Leading Talent Project in Science and Technology Innovation.

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Academic and Professional Background:

Prof. Yucheng Wang has a comprehensive academic career spanning over two decades, with progressive roles from Assistant Professor to Dean at prominent forestry institutions in China. His experience reflects a strong foundation in forestry and plant molecular biology.

Research and Innovations:

  • Research Projects: Prof. Wang has led significant projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, demonstrating his ability to secure competitive research grants.
  • Citation Index: With an H-index of 54, Prof. Wang’s work is widely cited, indicating a high impact in his field.
  • Publications: He has published 91 SCI-indexed articles, showcasing his prolific contribution to scientific literature.
  • Patents: Holding 5 patents highlights his innovative approach and contribution to applied research.
  • Books: Authoring 3 books further solidifies his expertise and thought leadership in forestry and plant molecular biology.
  • Editorial Roles: Serving on the Editorial Advisory Board of “Environmental and Experimental Botany” indicates recognition by peers and involvement in advancing the scientific community.

Research Focus and Contributions:

Prof. Wang’s research centers on plant stress physiology and molecular biology, particularly the genetic mechanisms underlying salt and drought tolerance. His development of novel CRISPR-related technologies for gene editing and protein-DNA interaction studies underscores his innovative contributions to plant biotechnology.

Professional Engagement:

  • Collaborations: Prof. Wang collaborates with leading researchers and institutions, enhancing the quality and scope of his research.
  • Professional Memberships: As Deputy Director of the Saline-alkali Land Branch of the Chinese Forestry Society, he plays a crucial role in promoting research and knowledge dissemination in forestry.

Conclusion:

Prof. Yucheng Wang’s extensive research contributions, high citation index, leadership roles, and innovative developments in plant molecular biology make him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also has practical implications for forestry and environmental sustainability.

Considering these factors, Prof. Wang is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award, given his impactful and sustained contributions to his field.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Acetylation of Transcription Factor BpTCP20 by Acetyltransferase BpPDCE23 Modulates Salt Tolerance in Birch
    Journal: Plant Physiology
    DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiae168
    Contributors: Zhujun Liu, Xinxin Shi, Zhibo Wang, Ming Qu, Caiqiu Gao, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
  • Birch WRKY Transcription Factor, BpWRKY32, Confers Salt Tolerance by Mediating Stomatal Closing, Proline Accumulation, and Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging
    Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
    DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108599
    Contributors: Zhujun Liu, Pengyu Wang, Zhibo Wang, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
  • Phosphorylation of Birch BpNAC90 Improves the Activation of Gene Expression to Confer Drought Tolerance
    Journal: Horticulture Research
    DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhae061
    Contributors: Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Caiqiu Gao, Chao Wang, Xingshun Song, Yucheng Wang
  • Bp-miR408a Participates in Osmotic and Salt Stress Responses by Regulating BpBCP1 in Betula platyphylla
    Journal: Tree Physiology
    DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad159
    Contributors: Zhongyuan Liu, Ruiting Xu, Yingbo Fan, Wenfang Dong, Yating Han, Qingjun Xie, Jinghang Li, Baichao Liu, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
  • Long Noncoding RNA from Betula platyphylla, BplncSIR1, Confers Salt Tolerance by Regulating BpNAC2 to Mediate Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging and Stomatal Movement
    Journal: Plant Biotechnology Journal
    DOI: 10.1111/pbi.14164
    Contributors: Yaqi Jia, Huimin Zhao, Yani Niu, Yucheng Wang
  • A DNA-binding Protein Capture Technology That Purifies Proteins by Directly Isolating the Target DNA
    Journal: Plant Science
    DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111796
    Contributors: Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Jingxin Wang, Chao Wang, Caiqiu Gao, Yucheng Wang
  • Generation of CRISPR-edited Birch Plants without DNA Integration Using Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation Technology
    Preprint Date: 2023-10-11
    DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.09.561573
    Contributors: Shilin Sun, Xue Han, Ruoxuan Jin, Junbo Jiao, Jingwen Wang, Siyuan Niu, Ziyao Yang, Di Wu, Yucheng Wang
  • Exploration of the Regulatory Pathways and Key Genes Involved in the Response to Saline-Alkali Stress in Betula platyphylla via RNA-Seq Analysis
    Journal: Plants
    DOI: 10.3390/plants12132435
    Contributors: Jukun Xue, Hu Sun, Xuemei Zhou, Huiyan Guo, Yucheng Wang
  • Characterization of lncRNAs Involved in Drought Response in Betula platyphylla
    Journal: Trees
    DOI: 10.1007/s00468-022-02361-6
    Contributors: Yiming Zhang, Li Li, Chao Wang, Yanmin Wang, Tengqian Zhang, Yucheng Wang
  • A Reverse Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Technique Based on the CRISPR–dCas9 System
    Journal: Plant Physiology
    DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiac506
    Contributors: Zhibo Wang, Zihang He, Zhujun Liu, Ming Qu, Caiqiu Gao, Chao Wang, Yucheng Wang
  • Tissue Metabolic Responses to Artificial Bending and Gravitation Stimuli in Betula platyphylla
    Journal: Forests
    DOI: 10.3390/f14030457
    Contributors: Yao Chi, Nan Zhang, Ao Zou, Ying Yu, Yucheng Wang, Chao Wang
  • Identification of Birch lncRNAs and mRNAs Responding to Salt Stress and Characterization of Functions of lncRNA
    Journal: Horticulture Research
    DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac277
    Contributors: Yaqi Jia, Huimin Zhao, Yani Niu, Yucheng Wang
  • Construction of a Hierarchical Gene Regulatory Network to Reveal the Drought Tolerance Mechanism of Shanxin Poplar
    Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010384
    Contributors: Pengyu Wang, Jingxin Wang, Xiaomeng Sun, Xue Yang, Shilin Sun, Xue Han, Dandan Li, Yucheng Wang
  • Tamarix hispida NAC Transcription Factor ThNAC4 Confers Salt and Drought Stress Tolerance to Transgenic Tamarix and Arabidopsis
    Journal: Plants
    DOI: 10.3390/plants11192647
    Contributors: Meiheriguli Mijiti, Yucheng Wang, Liuqiang Wang, Xugela Habuding
  • The Mechanism of Bud Dehyperhydricity by the Method of ‘Starvation Drying Combined with AgNO3’ in Lycium ruthenicum
    Journal: Tree Physiology
    DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpac047
    Contributors: Lujia Li, Qinxia An, Qin-Mei Wang, Wen Liu, Xinyu Qi, Jianguo Cui, Yucheng Wang, Haifeng Ke, Isabel Allona
  • UNFERTILIZED EMBRYO SAC 12 Phosphorylation Plays a Crucial Role in Conferring Salt Tolerance
    Journal: Plant Physiology
    DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiab549
    Contributors: Zihang He, Zhibo Wang, Xianguang Nie, Ming Qu, Huimin Zhao, Xiaoyu Ji, Yucheng Wang
  • Poplar PsnICE1 Enhances Cold Tolerance by Binding to Different cis-acting Elements to Improve Reactive Oxygen Species-scavenging Capability
    Journal: Tree Physiology
    DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpab084
    Contributors: Yan-Min Wang, Yi-Ming Zhang, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhao, Yu Zhang, Chao Wang, Yu-Cheng Wang, Liu-Qiang Wang, Amy Brunner
  • Reverse Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (R-ChIP) Enables Investigation of the Upstream Regulators of Plant Genes
    Journal: Communications Biology
    DOI: 10.1038/s42003-020-01500-4
    Contributors: Xuejing Wen, Jingxin Wang, Daoyuan Zhang, Yu Ding, Xiaoyu Ji, Zilong Tan, Yucheng Wang
  • Building a Robust Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Method with Substantially Improved Efficiency
    Journal: Plant Physiology
    DOI: 10.1104/pp.20.00392
    Contributors: Huimin Zhao, Hongyan Li, Yaqi Jia, Xuejing Wen, Huiyan Guo, Hongyun Xu, Yucheng Wang
  • Expression Analysis of the BpARF Genes in Betula platyphylla Under Drought Stress
    Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
    DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.01.028
    Contributors: Hongyan Li, Xin Zhang, Botong Tong, Yucheng Wang, Chuanping Yang
  • Building a Robust Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Method with Substantially Improved Efficiency
    Preprint Date: 2020-02-20
    DOI: 10.1101/2020.02.20.958330
    Contributors: Huimin Zhao, Hongyan Li, Yaqi Jia, Xuejing Wen, Huiyan Guo, Hongyun Xu, Yucheng Wang
  • Arabidopsis Heat Shock Transcription Factor HSFA7b Positively Mediates Salt Stress Tolerance by Binding to an E-box-like Motif to Regulate Gene Expression
    Journal: Journal of Experimental Botany
    DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erz261
    Contributors: Dandan Zang, Jingxin Wang, Xin Zhang, Zhujun Liu, Yucheng