Qualifications:

1.     M.Sc (Hons)Agronomy, 2014: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
2.     BSc (Hons)Agriculture (Agronomy), 2012: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.

Research Interests:

1.      Rice Agronomy
2.      Rice Breeding
3.      Rice biotechnology and rice genomics

Research publications:

1. Rizwan, M., M. Hussain, H. Shimelis, M. U. Hameed, R. M. Atif, M. T. Azhar, Z. Qamar and M. Asif. 2019. Gene flow from major genetically modified crops and strategies for containment and mitigation of transgene escape: A review. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res. 17(5): 11191-11208
2. KhansaEjaz, Sumera Yasmin, M. Asif, Ali Faiq, M. Asif, M. Hanna Nguyen, C.M. Vera Cruz, Ricardo Oliviaans M. Arif. Exploring the diversity of Xanthomonasoryzaepv. oryzae, the causative agent of Bacterial Leaf Blight of rice, in “6th International Conference on“Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate: Strategies and Management” June 19-21, 2019, University of Poonch, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir-Pakistan. Page: 15