Assistant Professor Research Associate

Dr. Muhammad Ansar Ahmad

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished microbiologist and academic professional with 25+ years of expertise in research, teaching, and curriculum development. Specializes in plant pathology, molecular techniques, and sustainable agriculture. Recognized for scholarly publications, mentoring, and scientific advancements. Skilled in statistical data analysis, project management, and fostering collaborative learning environments that drive innovation and knowledge sharing.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Microbiology & Plant Pathology Research

Molecular & Genetic Analysis (PCR, RAPD)

Statistical Analysis (Minitab, SPSS)

Curriculum Design & Academic Instruction

Scientific Writing & Publications

Project & Team Management

Biosecurity & Food Safety Enhancement

Workshop Facilitation & Training Delivery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor – Department of Microbiology

Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi 2023 – Present

Assistant Professor – Faculty of Biological Sciences

Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2018 – 2023

Assistant Professor – Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology

International Islamic University, Islamabad 2012 – 2018

Assistant Professor (IPFP) – Department of Microbiology

Hazara University, Mansehra 2011 – 2012

Senior Research Associate – Faculty of Biological Sciences

Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 2005 – 2010

Research Associate – Nature Farming Research Centre

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 1994 – 1998

Key Achievements:

Developed comprehensive university curricula and academic documentation.

Led curriculum development and academic assessment initiatives.

Conducted extensive research on plant disease resistance, bio-fertilizers, and pathogen control.

Mentored and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Delivered lectures, conducted practicals, and supervised lab research activities.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Microbiology (Mycology) – 2010

Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Research Topic: Variability in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris for chickpea wilt resistance in Pakistan.

M.Sc. (Honors) Agriculture, (Plant Pathology) – 1995

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Research Topic: Effect of different soil amendments on the incidence of soil-borne diseases and the yield of potato.

B.Sc. (Honors) Agriculture, (Plant Pathology) – 1992

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Bibi N., Khan M., Rehman F., Room S., Ahmad M.A., et al. (2024). Harnessing Bacillus safensis as biofertilizer for sustainable drought alleviation in Brassica juncea L. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 61, 103388.

Bibi N., Room S., Parker N.P., Khan M., Rehman F., Ahmad M.A., et al. (2024). Comparative evaluation of biofertilizers for mitigating heat stress in Triticum aestivum L.

Amna, Ali B., Azeem M.A., Qayyum A., Mustafa G., Ahmad M.A., et al. (2022). Bio-fabricated silver nanoparticles for plant growth and pathogen control. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 53, Springer.

Ahmad, M.A., Iqbal, S.M., Ayub, N., Iqbal, U. (2008). Response of chickpea genotypes against Fusarium wilt. Pak. J. Phytopathol., 20(2): 185-189.

SEMINARS & CONFERENCES

Presented research on chickpea wilt pathogenesis at the 4th International Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Congress (2015), Isra University, Islamabad.

Speaker, National Conference on Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bara Gali Summer Campus, University of Peshawar (2010).

TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS

International Workshop on Molecular Techniques in Biological Research – PMAS-Arid Agriculture University.

Biosecurity / Food Safety Enhancement Program – Quaid-i-Azam University with NorAm Food & Environment Services, Canada.

ECO Regional Workshop on Harmonization of Seed Regulations – ICARDA & FAO.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools: MS Office, Minitab, SPSS

Laboratory: Molecular biology techniques, pathogen detection, biofertilizer development

Soft Skills: Team collaboration, problem-solving, time management

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)

Urdu (Native)

CREDENTIALS

WES Educational Credential Assessment: ECA# 3189465IMM (2023)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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