Department of Botany
Faculty
| Prof. Dr. Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui. Professor & Chairman https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zamin-Siddiqui |
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| Prof. Dr. Rubina Abid. Professor |
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| Prof. Dr. Sadaf Gul. Professor Dr. Sadaf Gul is Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi and an HEC-approved PhD supervisor, specializing in marine botany and phycology. Her research focuses on seaweed-based bio-stimulants, plant ecophysiology, and environmental sustainability under stress conditions. She has completed postdoctoral research in Japan, supervised PhD/MPhil students, received research productivity awards, and authored a number of high-impact publications in reputed journals |
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| Prof. Dr. Laila Shahnaz. Professor Prof. Laila Shahnaz is a Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi with expertise in marine botany, phycology, and seaweed biotechnology. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Germany, authored a book and several international publications, secured research grants, and supervised M.Phil. and Ph.D. students in algal biofertilizers, bioremediation, and sustainable agriculture. |
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| Prof. Dr. Faheem Siddiqui. Professor Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi with 27 years of teaching and research experience in ecology, forestry, and biodiversity. He has authored six books, published over 120 papers, and led international collaborations on climate and forest ecology. His initiatives include major plantation and urban forestry projects. |
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| Dr. Waseem Abbasi. Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Waseem Abbasi is Associate Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi and Managing Editor of the International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology. His research focuses on plant–microbe–soil interactions, microbial diversity, and the development of biofertilizers, biopesticides, and bio stimulants for sustainable agriculture. He is Managing Curator of Fungi of Pakistan, a recipient of HEC research grants, and author of a number of impact factor publications in reputed journals. |
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| Dr. Amna Ahmed. (Foreign Service Leave) Assistant Professor |
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| Dr. Maria Hamid. Assistant Professor Dr. Maria Hamid is an Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi, specializing in plant pathology, microbial biotechnology, and mycorrhizal ecology. With 18+ years of teaching and research experience, she has supervised multiple postgraduate theses, published extensively on sustainable plant health and soil management, and received the Research Productivity Award and several competitive research grants. |
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| Dr. Naeem Ahmed. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Plant Physiology, University of Karachi, focusing on crop stress tolerance through endophytes, nanoparticles, and molecular approaches. He has received national and international research grants and published extensively on salinity stress. His work aims at sustainable crop production under marginal environments. |
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| Dr. Muhammad Azeem. Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Azeem is an Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi, in Incharge of Biosaline-Bioenergy Research Laboratories, and PI of the Biosaline Research Program. His research focuses on climate-resilient agriculture, plant stress physiology, bio-fertilizers, PGPR, and organic waste management. He is a TYSP Fellow, HEC-approved supervisor, and recipient of multiple national and international research grants with extensive publications in high-impact journals. |
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| Dr. Afshan Rahman. Assistant Professor Dr. Afshan Rahman is an Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi, specializing in plant pathology, microbial inoculants, and stress physiology. Her research emphasizes sustainable plant protection, heavy metal bioremediation, and crop stress mitigation using beneficial microbes and seaweed amendments. She has supervised M.Phil./Ph.D. students, secured HEC and university research grants, and published widely in reputed journals. |
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| Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Adnan. Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Adnan is an Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology and Ecophysiology at the University of Karachi, specializing in halophyte adaptations under salinity and drought. He is an HEC-approved PhD supervisor and recipient of an HEC Start-up Grant. His research promotes sustainable agriculture on coastal and marginal lands. |
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| Dr. Hafza Asma Shafique. Assistant Professor Dr. Hafza Asma Shafique is Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi, specializing in plant microbiology, pathology, biochemistry, and sustainable food production. Her research focuses on bio-stimulants, biocontrol agents, and nature-based solutions for plant protection and crop resilience. She has supervised multiple postgraduate theses and authored number of research publications in peer-reviewed journals. |
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| Dr. Asma Hanif. Assistant Professor Dr. Asma Hanif is an Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi and an HEC-approved Ph.D. supervisor, specializing in plant pathology, biocontrol, and sustainable crop protection. She has authored number of publications in impact factor journals, secured national research grants, and actively mentors M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars. |
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| Dr. Sana. Assistant Professor Dr. Sana Riaz is Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Karachi, specializing in plant biosystematics, taxonomy, chemotaxonomy, biodiversity, and ethnobotany. She is an HEC-approved PhD supervisor, member of national curriculum review committees, and actively engaged in international research collaborations. She has authored number of publications and book chapters, focusing on taxonomy, biodiversity, and plant-environment interactions. |
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| Mrs. Hira Ejaz.. Lecturer Mrs. Hira Ejaz is a Lecturer in Botany at the University of Karachi, specializing in plant pathology with research interests in halophytes, seed-borne mycoflora, and eco-friendly disease management. A Gold Medalist in Plant Pathology, she has published research on antifungal potential of halophytes and seed-borne fungi, and actively contributes to seminars, workshops, and conferences in plant sciences. |
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