Muhammad Umair Majid
Gujranwala, Punjab
Summary
My objective is to work in a dynamic research-oriented institution or organization related to plant sciences as a researcher aiming towards professional growth that could mount my personal and professional pursuits by enlightening my knowledge, skills, and capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Education Officer
Government of the Punjab.
Punjab
10.2022 - Current
- Provided advice and guidance on educational issues to teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
- Advised school personnel on ways to maximize learning outcomes through effective teaching techniques.
- Monitored progress of students in order to measure effectiveness of instruction methods.
- Participated in professional development activities related to current trends in education.
- Provided technical support to teachers using online tools or software applications.
- Implemented communication strategies for students and staff on changes to operational processes, policy and requirements.
Ph.D Research Scholar
National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Lahore
10.2016 - 09.2022
Worked on an HEC-funded project titled “Identification and isolation of wax genes from local cultivars of Gossypium arboreum to breed CLCuV tolerance resistance cotton Gossypium hirsutum” during my Ph.D research.
Ph.D thesis title: Identification and isolation of 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase gene from Gossypium arboreum and its genetic transformation in Gossypium hirsutum.
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Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB)
University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.04-2023
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB),
University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Department of Plant Breeding And Genetics,
University Of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.08-2014
Skills
- The practical experience of tobacco and cotton growing, data collection, and sampling from the glasshouse and field during PhD research
- Hands-on experience with laboratory-related tools such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Real-Time PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Incubators, Autoclave, and Ultracentrifuge
- Familiar with various software and online tools like NCBI BLAST, Primer 3, SnapGene, GenScript, MEGA, GraphPad prism, Statistix, and Clustal W etc
- Practical experience in molecular biology techniques, such as DNA and RNA extraction from different plants; cDNA synthesis; macromolecule blotting and probing; ELISA; genetic sequencing; plasmid extraction and transformation; gene isolation and sequencing; Restriction digestion; Gene cloning into different binary vectors and transformation into E coli; expression cloning; Bacterial cell culture and transformation; Embryo & tissue culture and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation into cotton etc
- Good in scientific writing and peer reviews
Affiliations
- Acting as peer reviewer of various international scientific journals such as Scientific Reports, Biocell, BMC Plant Biology, Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, Journal of Crop Health, Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution.
- Supervise public sector schools as a mentor.
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has awarded me a Ph.D indigenous scholarship to compete my studies.
PUBLICATIONS
- Muhammad Umair Majid, Rabiah Ashraf, Basit Jabbar, Usman Arif, Fatima Batool, Sameera Hassan and Bushra Rashid. (2024). Overexpression of Gossypium arboreum 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase 6 (GaKCS6) gene enhanced leaf epicuticle wax in Gossypium hirsutum L. and improved tolerance against whitefly. (Accepted in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology with Ref.: BAB-D-24-01146).
- Muhammad Umair Majid, Rabiah Ashraf, Basit Jabbar, Faheem Akram, Fatima Batool, Sameera Hassan and Bushra Rashid. (2024). Correlation analysis of leaf epicuticle wax load with whitefly population and CLCuV disease incidence in different cotton varieties. (In pipeline for publication).
- Zunaira Sher, Muhammad Umair Majid, Sameera Hassan, Fatima Batool, Beenish Aftab and Bushra Rashid. (2021). Identification, Isolation and Characterization of GaCyPI Gene in Gossypium arboreum under Cotton Leaf Curl Virus Disease Stress. Phyton, 90(6), 1613-1632.
- Muhammad Umair Majid, Zunaira Sher, Bushra Rashid, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Bilal Sarwar, Sameera Hassan and Tayyab Husnain. (2020). Role of leaf epicuticular wax load and composition against whitefly population and cotton leaf curl virus in different cotton varieties. Cytology and Genetics, 54(5), 472-486.
- Iqra Rehman, Beenish Aftab, Muhammad Bilal Sarwar, Bushra Rashid, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Umair Majid, Sameera Hassan, Muhammad Azam Ali, Idrees Ahmad Nasir, Muhammad Saleem Haider and Tayyab Husnain. (2017). Gene expression in response to Cotton Leaf Curl Virus infection in Gossypium hirsutum under variable environmental conditions. GENETIKA, 49(3), 1115-1126.
- Muhammad Umair Majid, Mudassar Fareed Awan, Kanza Fatima, Muhammad Sufyan Tahir, Qurban Ali, Bushra Rashid, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Idrees Ahmad Nasir, and Tayyab Husnain. (2017). "Genetic resources of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) against Phytophthora capsici and their induction through various biotic and abiotic factors." Cytology and Genetics, 51(4), 296-304.
- Muhammad Umair Majid, Mudassar Fareed Awan, Kanza Fatima, Muhammad Sufyan Tahir, Qurban Ali, Bushra Rashid, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Idrees Ahmad Nasir, and Tayyab Husnain. (2016). "Phytophthora capsici on chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and its management through genetic and bio-control: a review." Journal of Agricultaral Science and Technology (Zemdirbyste-Agriculture), 103(4), 419-430.
- Muhammad Umair Majid, Muhammad Sufyan Tahir, Qurban Ali, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Bushra Rashid, Arfan Ali, Idrees Ahmad Nasir, and Tayyab Husnain. (2016). "Nature and history of Ebola virus: an overview." Archives of Neuroscience, 3(3), 1-11.
- Arfan Ali, Muhammad Sarmad Iftikhar, Muhammad Umair Majid, Muhammad Sameer Akram, Tajasar Munawar, Muqadas Aleem, Ali, Idrees Ahmad Nasir and Tayyab Husnain. (2014). “Genes and Transcriptional Factors in Chili Plant with Aspect to Metabolism and Resistance against Virus, Bacteria and Fungi: A Review”. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B, vol.(4), 509-517.
- “Lag in oilseed production” Article in DAWN ECONOMIC & BUSINESS REVIEW, April 15-21, 2013 P.III. http://www.dawn.com/news/802572/lag-in-oilseed-production
REFERENCES
Dr. Bushra Rashid,
Professor,
Plant Genomics Lab, National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore-53700 Pakistan.
+92 42 35293141 +92 334 4373911
bushra.cemb@pu.edu.pk
Dr. Sameera Hassan
Associate professor,
Plant Genomics Lab, National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore-53700 Pakistan.
+92 42 35293142 +92308 4328246
sameera.hassan@cemb.edu.pk
Dr. Usman Arif
Assistant professor,
Seed Biotechnology Lab, National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore-53700 Pakistan.
+92332 8155271
usman.arif@cemb.edu.pk
Timeline
Assistant Education Officer
Government of the Punjab.
10.2022 - Current
Ph.D Research Scholar
National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, Lahore.
10.2016 - 09.2022
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology
Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB)
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB),
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Department of Plant Breeding And Genetics,
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