Muhammad Hamzah Saleem
Also known as: Doctor
Qatar University, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Huazhong Agriculture University, Huazhong Agricultural University, Government College University, Faisalabad
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Plant Science · Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance · Heavy metals in environment · Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
0000-0002-3658-770X
About
Muhammad Hamzah Saleem is a Research Assistant at Qatar University and a PhD scholar at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. He holds a Master's degree in Crop Cultivation and Farming Systems from Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. His research primarily focuses on environmental stress physiology, plant–microbe interactions, phytoremediation, heavy metal detoxification, and wastewater treatment. With over 11,000 citations and an h-index of 62, he has made significant contributions to the fields of environmental science, agronomy, and agricultural plant science.
Hamzah’s research spans the investigation of plant anatomical and physiological responses under abiotic stress conditions, particularly in the context of heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, chromium, copper, and arsenic. His work integrates biochemical assays, gene expression analysis, and advanced remediation strategies including the use of nanoparticles, bioinoculants, and organic acids to mitigate metal toxicity in plants. His publications have appeared in leading journals such as Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Plants, and Agronomy.
He currently serves as a peer reviewer for several reputable journals, including PLOS One, PeerJ, Pakistan Journal of Botany, and Sustainability. He has received the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents and the CSC Scholarship for his academic excellence and research potential.
Muhammad Hamzah Saleem is fluent in English, Chinese, and Urdu, and is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience through innovative biotechnological solutions.
Employment
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Qatar University Research Assistant2022 - Present
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University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Associate2020 - Present
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Huazhong Agricultural University Research Associate2017 - 2020
Education
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Chinese Academy of Sciences Doctorate2020 - Present
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Huazhong Agriculture University Master's in Science2017 - 2020
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Government College University Faisalabad Bachelors2012 - 2016
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (237)
- Correction: Saleem et al. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) Mitigates the Toxic Effect of Excessive Copper Concentrations on Growth and Gaseous Exchange of Corchorus capsularis L. and Improves Copper Accumulation Capabilities. Plants 2020, 9, 756 Save
- Combating Mercury Stress in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) with Zinc Oxide and Providencia Vermicola, Assessing Changes in Defense Mechanism and Organic Acid Exudation Patterns Save
- EDTA-enhanced phytoextraction: leveraging Ricinus communis for the decontamination of Pb and Cd in agricultural soils Save
- Efficacy of ascorbic acid coated quantum dots in alleviating lead-induced oxidative damage and enhancing growth parameters in rice ( Oryza sativa L.) for sustainable cultivation Save
- Electrochemical biosensing in oncology: a review advancements and prospects for cancer diagnosis Save
- Evaluating the potential of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus in alleviation of aluminium stress in Triticum aestivum Save
- Individual and Combinatorial Applications of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Increase Morpho-Physio-Biochemical Responses in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Cadmium Stress Save
- Microbial Interactions and Bacterial Responses to Metal Stress in Plants: Mechanisms, Adaptations, and Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Save
- Mitigating cadmium stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.) using succinic and oxalic acids with focus on cellular integrity and antioxidant responses Save
- Multipurpose uses of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) crop (food, feed, industrial, medicinal, and environmental conservation uses) and improvement strategies in China Save
- Omics Technologies: Unraveling Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanisms for Sustainable Crop Improvement Save
- Sustainable phosphorus management in calcareous soils: problems and prospects Save
- Symbiotic Synergy: Unveiling Plant-Microbe Interactions in Stress Adaptation Save
- Advances in Physiochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants Save
- Advancing Agriculture: Harnessing Smart Nanoparticles for Precision Fertilization Save
- Advancing Arsenic Toxicity Mitigation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) with Rice Straw Biochar and Silicon: A Study on Morpho-Physio-Biochemical Responses Save
- Advancing Plant Resilience Against Microplastics and Metals Through Nanotechnology Save
- Alleviation of cadmium toxicity in pea (Pisum sativum L.) through Zn-Lys supplementation and its effects on growth and antioxidant defense Save
- Breathing in danger: Understanding the multifaceted impact of air pollution on health impacts Save
- Coactive Application of Bacillus Mycoides PM35 and Calcium Oxide Nanoparticles Stimulate Gene Expression Responses in Maize (Zea Mays L.) under Chromium Stress Save