Dr. Muhammad Sayyar Khan

Education

PhD Molecular Biology Heidelberg, Germany

Area of Specialization

Molecular Biology and Physiology of Plants

Professional Responsibilities

Teaching and Research.

Research Projects

1. Production of genetically engineered Oilseed rape for enhanced disease resistance
   Funding Agency: Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)
   Funding amount: PKR 1.02 Million.
   Role: PI
2. A transgenic approach to modulate sulfur-enhanced defense in Oilseed rape
   Funding Agency: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)
   Funding amount: Rs. 4.26 Million.
   Role: PI
3. Overproduction of glutathione via sulfur metabolic engineering for enhanced phytoremediation and improved iron nutrition
   Funding Agency: PSF
   Funding amount: PKR 4.46 Million.
   Role: PI

Awards

1. Competitive Ph.D. fellowship awards for Ph.D. studies at the University of Heidelberg, Germany (Awarded by HEC)
2. Competitive postdoc fellowship awards for studies at CAS, Beijing, China (Awarded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences)
3. Research Productivity Award 2014-15 (Awarded by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology)
4. Research Ambassador 2014 (Awarded by Heidelberg Alumni International Research -Alumni- Network)

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