Dr. Waqar Ali

Education

1. Ph.D. in Biology (Plant Biotechnology, 2012)
2. Biology Department, University of York, United Kingdom

Area of Specialization

Plant Biotechnology (Biology), Molecular Stress Physiology

Professional Responsibilities

Teaching and Research.

Research Projects

Research Projects completed as Co-PI

1. Bacterial dehydrins; a potential source for the development of stress tolerant plants worth:  5.51 million 6649/KPK/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2016 (STATUS: COMPLETED)
   
   
2. Surface energetics of diverse nature of biomass adsorption onto expanded bed chromatographic systems worth: 3.5 million 20-4046/NRPU/R&D/HEC (STATUS: COMPLETED)

Awards

I have been awarded PhD scholarship under Faculty Development Program, University of Malakand funded by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (2008-2012). One of my notable achievements was being a member of the research team that developed a new Brassica variety Fakhr-e-IBGE, which was approved by the Provincial Seed Council for general cultivation in 2023. The variety was developed to address key production challenges and offers several valuable traits, including high yield potential, resistance to aphids and major diseases, adaptability to diverse agro-ecological zones, early maturity, higher oil recovery, and low erucic acid content. Its approval for general cultivation highlights its superior agronomic performance and its potential to enhance oilseed productivity, sustainability, and economic returns for farmers.

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