Waseem Ahmed Khattak

About

I am an MPhil Research Scholar specializing in Applied Mycology, Plant Physiology, and Agronomy. My research focuses on exploring the interactions between fungi and plants, particularly in the context of mycosymbiosis, plant disease resistance, and environmental stress adaptation. I have a strong background in microbial ecology, soil bioremediation, and the application of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture.

Research Interests:
Applied Mycology & Mycosymbiosis: Investigating fungal-plant interactions, endophytic fungi, and their role in enhancing plant resilience.
Environmental Pollution & Bioremediation: Exploring microbial-driven solutions for heavy metal detoxification and soil restoration.
Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Evaluating nanomaterials for improved plant growth, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance.
Plant Physiology & Agronomy: Studying physiological and biochemical responses of crops under various abiotic and biotic stresses.

Academic Background & Experience:
I completed my MPhil under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Malka Saba and took specialised courses in mycosymbiosis and environmental pollution. During my research, I employed a variety of scientific tools and analytical techniques, gaining expertise in statistical analysis, scientific writing, and experimental design.

Publications and Contributions:
My research findings contribute to understanding the role of fungal symbionts and nanomaterials in sustainable crop production. I am actively engaged in scientific writing and have contributed to research publications, conference presentations, and book chapters related to plant-microbe interactions, bioremediation, and agronomic innovations.

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Publications (9)

• Overview of Gene Editing Technologies
  2026 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-2600-3575-7.ch004
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• Enhancing Crop Yield Through Gene Editing
  2026 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-9534-0.ch003
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• AI-optimized functional nanocomposite for soil and water remediation with integrated crop and microbial safety analysis
  Plant Nano Biology 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.plana.2026.100312
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• Nanotechnology in Bio-Inspired Materials
  2026 DOI: 10.1201/9781003648123-6
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• Climate Change and Innovative Solutions for Drought and Desertification
  2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-00704-9_13
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• Microplastics and Their Global Impact
  2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-17658-5_4
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• Sustainable Biomanufacturing
  Industrial Applications for Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing 2025 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2873-7.ch011
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• Exploration of science of remote sensing and GIS with GEE
  2025 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-27372-8.00010-6
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• The Role of Plant Biodiversity in Blue Infrastructure Sustainability
  2025 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-99836-2_10
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