Dr. Abdul Hameed is an Associate Professor at the Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization (MAK-ISHU), University of Karachi, Pakistan. He obtained his PhD from the University of Karachi in 2012 under supervision of late Prof. Dr. M. Ajmal Khan (S.I.) and completed a Fulbright postdoctoral fellowship at Brigham Young University, USA, during 2021–2022. His research specialization lies in plant eco-physiology, with a focus on the seed germination ecology and reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis of halophytes inhabiting coastal sabkhas and inland hypersaline environments. The objectives of Dr. Hameed's research include: (i) generating essential baseline information to facilitate mass-scale cultivation of halophytes using direct seeding techniques such as seed priming for agronomic and conservation purposes; (ii) dissecting the mechanisms of salinity tolerance in halophytes with particular emphasis on redox and chemical signaling; and (iii) enhancing the salinity tolerance of commercially valuable halophyte crop candidates by way of enhancing their antioxidant defense. Dr. Hameed has published extensively on these topics in peer-reviewed journals and has also edited books on halophyte biology and their economic potentials. To explore his most recent work, an updated list of his publications can be found on Google Scholar and ResearchGate.

• Ph.D. Botany. 2012. University of Karachi, Karachi.
  Title: Salinity induced oxidative stress and protective antioxidant activities in halophytes.
  Adviser: Prof. Dr. M. Ajmal Khan.
  
  
• M.Sc. 2003 - 04. (Botany - Plant Ecology), Department of Botany, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
  
  
• B.Sc. 2000 - 2003. Hons. (Botany), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
  
  
• Intermediate. 1998 - 2000. Karachi Board.
  
  
• Matriculation. 1996-1998. (Science) Karachi Board.

MAJOR RESEARCH INTEREST

• Salt induced oxidative stress management in halophytes.
• Roles of reactive oxygen species and antioxidants during seed germination of halophytes.
• Identification and expression analysis of stress tolerance genes of halophytes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 -Present : Assistant Professor (BPS 19 – Regular) at Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi, Karachi.

2007- 2013 : Research Officer (BPS 17 – Contract) at Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi Karachi .

2004- 07 : Teaching/Research Assistant of Prof. Dr. M. Ajmal Khan, Halophyte Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University Of Karachi,

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2006 onward: Pakistan Botanical Society

RESEARCH PROJECTS