Muhammad Wasim Haider | Environmental effects | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Muhammad Wasim Haider, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Dr. Muhammad Wasim Haider ๐ is a dedicated horticulture expert and educator currently serving as a Lecturer ๐ฑ at the Department of Horticultural Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur ๐ต๐ฐ. He holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, with specialized experience in potato production, dormancy management, and vegetable value chains ๐ฅ๐ . Fluent in Urdu, English, Punjabi, and Saraiki ๐ฃ๏ธ, he has trained at USDA ๐บ๐ธ and actively mentors undergraduate to doctoral students ๐. His research is deeply rooted in sustainable crop improvement ๐ฟ and value chain development for community upliftment ๐งโ๐พ.
Publication Profile
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๐น Education & Experienceย
๐ Education:
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๐ Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2012โ2018)
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๐ M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Horticulture), UAF (2009โ2011)
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๐ B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Horticulture), UAF (2005โ2009)
๐งโ๐ซ Experience:
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๐ Lecturer (BPS-18), Islamia University of Bahawalpur (2022โPresent)
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๐ Assistant Professor (IPFP), IUB (2021โ2022)
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๐ฌ Research Officer, ACIAR-funded Project on Vegetable Value Chains, UAF (2018โ2020)
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๐บ๐ธ Research Scholar, USDA Potato Breeding Project, USA (2016)
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๐งช Research Scholar, UAF (2012โ2018)
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๐งช Postgraduate Researcher, UAF (2009โ2011)
Suitability Summary
Dr. Muhammad Wasim Haider, a dedicated horticulture scientist and academic, is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award owing to his significant contributions to sustainable vegetable production, potato research, and agricultural development. Currently serving as a Lecturer at the Department of Horticultural Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Dr. Haider has continuously demonstrated excellence in both research and academia. His academic journey is marked by a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, and a portfolio of national and international research collaborations.
Professional Developmentย 

Dr. Haider has actively pursued international and national training to enhance his research and teaching capacities ๐๐. His participation in the USDAโs potato breeding project through IRSIP ๐บ๐ธ has equipped him with advanced techniques in pollen handling, artificial pollination, and seed production ๐พ. He has contributed significantly to ACIAR-funded programs, developing training modules and conducting extensive field research across Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ. As an HEC-approved Ph.D. supervisor and reviewer for several renowned journals ๐๐ง , he continues to stay updated with scientific innovations and agricultural strategies aimed at uplifting farming communities ๐จโ๐พ๐.
Research Focusย 

Dr. Haiderโs research lies in the realm of Vegetable Science with a strong focus on potato dormancy, production improvement, and stress mitigation strategies ๐ฅ๐ก. His studies explore sustainable solutions for enhancing yield and quality, including salinity tolerance, seed viability, and nutrient optimization ๐ฑ๐ง. He is passionate about integrating biotechnological tools like plant tissue culture and hormone analysis (HPLC) into crop improvement ๐ฌ๐งฌ. With a keen interest in postharvest physiology and the vegetable supply chain, his goal is to bridge the gap between research and rural impact, ensuring better livelihoods through science ๐๐ฆ.
Awards & Honors๐น:
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๐ง HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor (2021โ22)
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๐ Reviewer at top journals including Scientific Reports, BMC Plant Biology, European Journal of Potato Research
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๐ HEC Indigenous Ph.D. Fellowship (Phase II, Batch II, 2013โ14)
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๐ Merit Scholarship during M.Sc. (Hons.), UAF (2010โ11)
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๐ IRSIP Fellowship โ Research Training at USDA, USA (2016โ17)
Publication Top Notes
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๐ Impact of foliar application of seaweed extract on growth, yield and quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) โ 112 citations, 2012
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๐ซ Combined application of hot water treatment and methyl salicylate mitigates chilling injury in sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) fruits โ 54 citations, 2021
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๐ฅ Potato tuber yield and quality in response to different nitrogen fertilizer application rates under two split doses in an irrigated sandy loam soil โ 47 citations, 2019
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๐ฑ Postharvest dormancy-related changes of endogenous hormones in relation to different dormancy-breaking methods of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tubers โ 38 citations, 2022
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๐ถ๏ธ Postharvest Aloe vera gel coating application maintains the quality of harvested green chilies during cold storage โ 33 citations, 2021
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๐ Assessment of various growth and yield attributes of tomato in response to pre-harvest applications of calcium chloride โ 33 citations, 2012
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๐ The combined application of Arabic gum coating and ฮณ-aminobutyric acid mitigates chilling injury and maintains eating quality of โKinnowโ mandarin fruits โ 28 citations, 2023