Mr. Fahim Hussain Shah, Department of Plant science, Faculty of Biological Science, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
Mr. Fahim Hussain Shah, a Pakistani researcher born on April 5, 1998, holds an M.Phil. in Plant Science from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with distinction (CGPA 3.9). His expertise spans ๐พ crop breeding, ๐ฆ plant-microbe interaction, ๐ macrofungi, and ๐ microalgae studies. He has co-authored several international research articles in high-impact journals and served as a reviewer for journals in ethnobotany and pharmacology. With strong skills in molecular techniques (PCR, DNA extraction) and data analysis (SPSS, MEGA-X), Fahim is a promising early-career scientist contributing to plant pathology, genomics, and bioresource conservation.
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๐ Academic & Professional Qualifications
Mr. Fahim Hussain Shah holds an M.Phil. in Plant Science ๐ฟ from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2019โ2021), graduating with a CGPA of 3.9/4.00. His thesis focused on the morpho-genetic identification and ethnomycological potential of wild mushrooms ๐ in Bannu. He completed his B.S. in Botany ๐ฑ from UST Bannu (2015โ2019) with a CGPA of 3.95/4.00, researching gamma radiation effects on wheat. He earned his HSSC (Pre-Medical) ๐งฌ and SSC (Science) ๐ from BISE Bannu. Fahim also pursued professional education ๐ with a B.Ed. (2019โ2021) and C.T. certification (2016โ2017) from Allama Iqbal Open University, both with first-division marks.
๐ฑ Research Interests
Mr. Fahim Hussain Shahโs research is rooted in advancing plant sciences through multidisciplinary approaches. His interests include ๐พ crop breeding and genomics, focusing on genetic enhancement for improved yield and resilience. He explores ๐งซ plant-microbe interactions to understand physiological responses under stress. His work in ๐ฆ plant disease control and pathology aims to develop eco-friendly protection methods. Fahim is passionate about the ๐ identification and characterization of macrofungi, contributing to fungal taxonomy and ethnomycology. Additionally, he delves into ๐ microalgae characterization and application, particularly their role in environmental sustainability and biotechnology.
๐ผ Professional Experience
Mr. Fahim Hussain Shah gained valuable administrative experience by working as an Office Assistant (Administration) ๐๏ธ during the 2020โ2021 session in the Community Development Program (CDP), an NGO-based project initiative. His role involved supporting day-to-day operations, managing records, coordinating departmental activities, and contributing to community-focused development objectives ๐. This position helped him enhance his organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, while offering firsthand exposure to the dynamics of NGO work and project-based planning ๐ค. His experience reflects a commitment to social improvement and effective administrative management in developmental sectors.
๐งฌ Research Focus
Mr. Fahim Hussain Shahโs research primarily lies at the intersection of Mycology, Plant Pathology, and Environmental Microbiology ๐๐ฌ. His studies delve into the morphological and phylogenetic analysis of gasteroid fungi, discovery of novel fungal species such as Pisolithus albus and Agaricus totalaiiensis, and the ethnomedicinal role of macrofungi in traditional cultures ๐ฟ. He also explores microbial biotechnology, notably the use of halotolerant Bacillus species to improve crop resilience under salinity stress ๐พ๐งช. His multidisciplinary approach connects taxonomy, genomics, and ecological interactions, significantly contributing to fungal biodiversity, plant-microbe interactions, and agricultural sustainability in Pakistan
Conclusion
Mr. Fahim Hussain Shah is highly suitable for the “Research for Best Researcher Award”. His academic excellence, impactful research, and commitment to scientific advancement align perfectly with the objectives of this award
Publication Top Notes
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๐งฌ Morphology and phylogeny of gasteroids and two novel hosts for Pisolithus albus (Sclerodermataceae) from Pakistan โ 2025 โ New Zealand Journal of Botany.
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๐ฟ From wild ecosystem to the pharmaceutical useโexploring the traditional medicine and socio-cultural heritage of macrofungi from Pakistan โ 2024 โ New Zealand Journal of Botany โ cited byโฏat leastโฏ8 researchers.
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๐ A new species of Agaricus; Agaricus totalaiiensis in section Minores from Pakistan โ 2024 (Preprint) โ DOI 10.3897/arphapreprints.e133080.
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๐งช Conocybe karakensis sp. nov. (Bolbitiaceae, Agaricales) from Pakistan โ 2023 โ Phytotaxa.
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๐พ Biochemical Characterization of Halotolerant Bacillus safensis PM22 and Its Potential to Enhance Growth of Maize under Salinity Stress โ 2022 โ Plants.