Muhammad Ahmad

I am Muhammad Ahmad (PhD Agronomy). I recently completed
my studies at the Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
During my academic journey, I delved into the role of thiourea (plant growth regulator)
applications to alleviate heat stress in plants (camelina and canola). Throughout my research, I
gained extensive experience in plant stress physiology, particularly in the context of oxidative
stress, antioxidant responses, hormonal interactions, and high-throughput plant phenotyping. My
focus was primarily on elucidating the antioxidant defense mechanisms responsible for combating
oxidative stress induced by heat metal exposure, as well as the fatty acid profile related to seed
quality parameters. These established procedures are not only instrumental in identifying oxidant
defense but also in optimizing standard solutions for mitigating heat stress to enhance crop
growth and productivity.
The outstanding outcomes of my research have been published in reputed journals, making a
significant positive impact on the scientific community. One notable achievement was the
investigation of the role of thiourea applications in alleviating heat stress in camelina plants,
leading to a publication in Industrial Crops and Products titled “Thiourea application improves
heat tolerance in camelina (Camelina sativa L. Crantz) by modulating gas exchange, antioxidant
defense and osmoprotection.” Additionally, my research on the oxidative stress and seed oil
content of canola genotype was published in the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition under
the title “Thiourea Application Improves the growth, and seed and oil yields in canola by
modulating gas exchange, antioxidant defense, and osmoprotection under heat stress.”
Furthermore, the literature related to the mitigation of heat stress was summarized and published
in the Journal of Plant Growth Regulation under the title “Improving Heat Stress Tolerance in
Camelina sativa and Brassica napus Through Thiourea Seed Priming. “. In addition to that the
article on how fatty acid profile is affected under heat stress and thiourea was published in the
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition under the title “Exogenous Application of Thiourea
Improves the Growth, Seed Yield, and Seed Fatty Acid Profile in Late- sown Camelina”. I have
also published on “Exogenous application of sulfur-rich thiourea (STU) to alleviate the adverse
effects of cobalt stress in wheat” in BMC Plant Biology.
Moreover, I participated in research work related to exploring how drought stress may affect plant
phenotyping and biochemical parameters grown in the Plant Ditech system (Plant Array) during
my work at the Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida. For further details
on my publications and academic background, please refer to the attached resume.
Up to this point, I have authored 45 articles, encompassing research papers, review papers, and
book chapters. My research has garnered substantial support from the scientific community, with
my citations approaching nearly 1200, and an impressive impact factor of almost 130.
As a researcher, I have a strong passion for plant research, and I believe that my expertise and
dedication would be a valuable addition to your research team. I am eager to contribute my skills
and knowledge to ongoing projects or any other research initiatives at your institute.”
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad
Department of Agronomy,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Contact: +92-3004773854; email: ahmadbajwa516@gmail.com