Assist Prof Dr. Siddiq Ur Rahman, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, Pakistan
Assist. Prof. Dr. Siddiq Ur Rahman is a driven and dedicated academic specializing in bioinformatics. He earned his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics (2015-2018) and M.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2013-2015) from Northwest A&F University, China, excelling with top grades. Dr. Rahman also holds a B.S. (Hons) in Biotechnology from the University of Malakand, Pakistan. Fluent in Chinese, he completed a Chinese Language Course and the HSK language test. Known for his ambition and teamwork, he thrives in challenging environments, aiming to excel and contribute significantly to his field. š±ššØāš
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Education
Ph.D. (Bioinformatics): Northwest A&F University China (2015-2018), 81%, A1 grade
M.Sc. (Hons) (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology): Northwest A&F University China (2013-2015), 82%, A1 grade
Chinese Language Course: Northwest A&F University China (2012-2013), 80%, A1 grade
B.S. (Hons) (Biotechnology): University of Malakand, Pakistan (2007-2011), 74%, A grade
Intermediate (Pre-Medical): Govt: Post Graduate Jahanzeb College Swat / BISE Swat (2004-2007), 75%, A grade
Matric: Malakand Public School Dargai / BISE Malakand (2003-2004), 72%, A grade
HSK (Chinese Language Test): Beijing Language Center (2013), 70%, A grade
Research Focus
Dr. SU Rahman’s research encompasses multiple fields, including environmental botany, plant physiology, virology, and microbial biotechnology. His work on drought stress and nutrient management in Catalpa bungei and Populus species explores plant responses to environmental stressors š±. Additionally, Dr. Rahman investigates codon usage bias and evolutionary patterns in viruses like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and Zika virus š¦ . He also examines microbial degradation of lignocellulosic biomass for biotechnological applications š¾. His diverse research portfolio highlights the intersection of plant science, environmental sustainability, and molecular biology, contributing valuable insights into plant adaptation, pathogen evolution, and microbial ecology. š§¬
Publication Top Notes
- Morphological and physiological responses to cyclic drought in two contrasting genotypes of Catalpa bungei š± (64, 2017)
- Physiological and transcriptional responses of Catalpa bungei to drought stress under sufficient- and deficient-nitrogen conditions š³ (58, 2017)
- Phosphorus influence Cd phytoextraction in Populus stems via modulating xylem development, cell wall Cd storage and antioxidant defense šæ (44, 2020)
- Analysis of codon usage bias of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus and its adaptation to hosts š¦ (38, 2018)
- Phytoextraction of Pb and Cd; the effect of Urea and EDTA on Cannabis sativa growth under metals stress š¾ (28, 2014)
- Codon usage bias analysis of bluetongue virus causing livestock infection š (27, 2020)
- Influence of nitrogen availability on Cd accumulation and acclimation strategy of Populus leaves under Cd exposure š (27, 2019)
- Polymorphism in promoter of SIX4 gene shows association with its transcription and body measurement traits in Qinchuan cattle š (27, 2018)
- A Novel Strategy for Detecting Recent Horizontal Gene Transfer and Its Application to Rhizobium Strains š§¬ (20, 2018)
- Microbial degradation of lignocellulosic biomass: discovery of novel natural lignocellulolytic bacteria š¬ (20, 2018)