Assist Prof Dr. Muhammad Nadir Naqqash, MNS University of Agriculture, Pakistan
🌿 Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nadir Naqqash specializes in Molecular Entomology, holding a Ph.D. with 93.86% from Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Turkey. His research focuses on gene silencing techniques to control pests like the Colorado potato beetle. He earned an M.Sc. (Hons) in Agri. Entomology with distinctions from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture. Dr. Naqqash has extensive teaching experience and has led research projects internationally, including at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at MNS-University of Agriculture, Pakistan, and coordinates undergraduate programs in Entomology.
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📚 Education
Dr. Naqqash holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Entomology (93.86%) from Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Turkey, focusing on gene silencing for pest control. He earned an M.Sc. (Hons) in Agri. Entomology (4.00/4.00) and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan.
🏆 Distinctions and Awards
He has received prestigious scholarships, including the Tubitak 2215 scholarship during his Ph.D. and HEC scholarships for his master’s degree. Dr. Naqqash ranked 1st in his M.Sc. (Hons) and received a private scholarship during his intermediate studies.
🌱 Experience
Currently, Dr. Naqqash serves as Assistant Professor at MNS-University of Agriculture, Pakistan, and coordinates undergraduate programs in Entomology. His research spans gene silencing techniques and pest management, with significant project contributions in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. He has extensive teaching and research experience, including work in bio-ecology labs and leading insecticidal gene projects.
Research Focus
Based on Dr. Muhammad Nadir Naqqash’s research publications, his primary research focus revolves around insecticide resistance and molecular basis in urban insect pests, particularly exploring gene silencing techniques for pest management, as evidenced by his work on the Colorado potato beetle. His studies also cover the ecological impacts of insect behavior on agricultural crops and the application of biochar in reducing environmental contaminants in plant systems. 🌱 His contributions enhance understanding in ecological entomology and sustainable pest management strategies, crucial for agricultural sustainability and ecosystem health.
Publication Top Notes
📚 Insecticide resistance and its molecular basis in urban insect pests
🌱 Biochar increased photosynthetic and accessory pigments in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plants by reducing cadmium concentration under various irrigation …
🦟 Effect of the Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) on the size and weight of Mango (Mangifera indica L.)
🐞 Biology and bionomics of Dysdercus koenigii F.(Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) under laboratory conditions.
🌾 Survey of Bt cotton in Punjab Pakistan related to the knowledge, perception and practices of farmers regarding insect pests
🥦 Effects of three different cultivars of cruciferous plants on the age‐stage, two‐sex life table traits of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
🌿 Integration of biochar and chemical fertilizer to enhance quality of soil and wheat crop (Triticum aestivum L.)
🥔 Downregulation of imidacloprid resistant genes alters the biological parameters in Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say (chrysomelidae: Coleoptera)
🌡️ Effects of temperature on baseline susceptibility and stability of insecticide resistance against Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in the absence of selection …
🔬 Fitness parameters of Plutella xylostella (L.)(Lepidoptera; Plutellidae) at four constant temperatures by using age-stage, two-sex life tables
🌾 Response of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) and entomophagous arthropods to some granular and new chemistry formulations in Zea mays L
🍅 Effect of host plants on life history traits of Dysdercus koenigii (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae)
🐛 An overview of biological control of economically important lepidopteron pests with parasitoids
🌱 Toxicological studies on some important chemicals against Dysdercus koenigii Fabr (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae).
🌿 Efficacy and time mortality of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)(Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) by some essential oils through contact and fumigant methods
🪲 A cross sectional survey of community awareness about typhoid and its major vector cockroach in Southern Punjab, Pakistan
🌾 Role of storage facilities for insect pest control strategies in Punjab, Pakistan
🥭 The effect of blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) on the size and weight of mangos