Dr. Fazal Ullah is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of plant systematics, biodiversity, grassland ecology, agriculture sciences, plant physiology, and conservation sciences. Dr. Fazal’s research primarily focuses on integrating classical morphological approaches with modern molecular techniques to explore plant diversity and evolutionary relationships. His work encompasses significant plant families such as the Rosa sericea complex, Caryophyllaceae, and Lamiaceae, employing tools molecular and phylogenetics markers to investigate genetic diversity. His research spans diverse geographical regions, including the Himalayas and Hindukush, aiming to inform conservation strategies for biodiversity hotspots that are increasingly threatened by climate change and human activities. Currently Dr. Fazal working as an teaching and research position at Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Ganus. His scholarly contributions are extensive, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications that have garnered significant citations, ranking him among the top 2% of scientists globally according to the Elsevier Database and Stanford University as of October 2023-24. Dr. Fazal is also recognized for his commitment to education and mentorship within the life sciences community. He has actively participated in academic discussions through invited talks at various institutions, sharing insights on ecological research and biodiversity conservation strategies. His dedication to advancing knowledge in plant immunology and ecology positions him as a leading figure in his field, contributing significantly to both scientific research and education.
姓名：Dr. Fazal Ullah
电子邮箱： fazal@nwnu.edu.cn
办公地址：知行校区开物楼B312
教育和工作经历
Education and Work Experience
Education Experiences
Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecology from Lanzhou University, College of Ecology, Lanzhou, China September 2022 – November 2024
Ph.D. in Botany from Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu Institute of Biology, China September 2018 - June 2022
M.S. in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Department of Plant Sciences February 2016 – March 2018
B.S. in Botany from University of Peshawar, Center of Plant Biodiversity August 2011 – September 2015
Work Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher from Lanzhou University, College of Ecology, Lanzhou, China September 2022 – November 2024
Teaching and Research
Currently working at Northwest Normal University as an teaching and research from December 2024 to present
研究方向
Plant Sciences
Dr. Fazal Ullah's research direction encompasses a comprehensive exploration of plant sciences, including systematics, biodiversity, grassland, agriculture, heavy metals toxicity, and conservation.
近五年代表性成果
1. Fazal Ullah, Saddam Saqib, Wajid Zaman, Wajid Khan, Ling Zhao, Adnan Khan, Wasim Khan. You Cai Xiong. Mitigating drought and heavy metal stress in maize usingmelatonin and sodium nitroprusside. Plant and Soil. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-024-07077-9(First author)
2. Fazal Ullah, Saddam Saqib, You Cai Xiong. Integrating artificial intelligence in biodiversityconservation: bridging classical and modern approaches. Biodiversity and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-024-02977-9(First author)
3. Fazal Ullah, Saddam Saqib, Wasim Khan, Ling Zhao, Wajid Khan, Meng-Ying Li, You-Cai Xiong. Sodium Nitroprusside and Melatonin Improve Physiological Vitality and Drought Acclimation via Synergistically Enhancing Antioxidant Response in Dryland Maize. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11498-2(First author)
4. Fazal Ullah, Saddam Saqib, Wajid Khan, Asma Ayaz, Asfa Batool, Wen-Ying Wang, You-Cai Xiong. The multifaceted role of sodium nitroprusside in plants: crosstalk with phytohormones under normal and stressful conditions. Plant Growth Regulation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10725-024-01128-y (First author)
5. Fazal Ullah, Batool Nisa et al., Biodiesel Production Using Wild Apricot (Prunus aitchisonii) Seed Oil via Heterogeneous Catalysts. Molecule Journal. 27(4752):1-31. DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154752 (First author)
6. Fazal Ullah, Yundong Gao, Idris Sari, Ruifang Jiao, Saddam Saqib, Xinfen Gao, Macro-Morphological and Ecological Variation in Rosa sericea Complex. Journal of Agronomy. 12, 1078. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051078 (First author)
7. Fazal Ullah, Yundong Gao, Rui-Fang Jiao, Xin-Fen Gao. Comparative taxonomic variation in fruits and seeds' surface morphology among populations of alpine Rosa sericea complex (Rosaceae). Microscopy Research and Technique. DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23788(First author)
8. Fazal Ullah, Yundong Gao, Wajid Zaman, Gao Xinfen*, Pollen Morphology of Rosa sericea Complex and Their Taxonomic Contribution. Diversity 2022, 14(9), 705; https://doi.org/10.3390/d14090705(First author)
9. Fazal Ullah*, Alessio Papini, Syed Nasar Shah, Wajid Zaman, Aamir Sohail, Majid Iqbal: Seed micromorphology and its taxonomic evidence in subfamily Alsinoideae (Caryophyllaceae). Microscopy Research and Technique 01/2019; 84(4):250-259., DOI:10.1002/jemt.23167(First author)
10. Shomaila Ashfaq, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar, Shazia Sultana, Saraj Bahadur, Fazal Ullah*, Wajid Zaman, Sidra Nisar Ahmed, Moona Nazish: Foliar micromorphology of Convolvulaceous species with special emphasis on trichome diversity from the arid zone of Pakistan. Flora - Morphology Distribution Functional Ecology of Plants 04/2019; 255:110-124., DOI:10.1016/j.flora.2019.04.007 (Corresponding author)
11. Fazal Ullah*, Syed Nasar Shah, Wajid Zaman, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Asma Ayaz, Aamir Sohail, Saddam Saqib: Using Palynomorphological characteristics for the identification of species of Alsinoideae (Caryophyllaceae): A systematic approach. Grana 01/2019; 58(3):174-184., DOI:10.1080/00173134.2019.1569719(First author)
12. Fazal Ullah*, Wajid Zaman, Alessio Papini, Muhammad Zafar, Syed Nasar Shah, Mushtaq Ahmad, Saddam Saqib, Saba Gul, Aamir Sohail: Using multiple microscopic techniques for the comparative systematic of Spergula fallax and Spergula arvensis (Caryophyllaceae). Microscopy Research and Technique 2019;82;352-360. DOI:10.1002/jemt.23176(First author)
13. Fazal Ullah*, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Syed Nasar Shah, Abdul Razzaq, Aamir Sohail, Wajid Zaman*, Ali Celik, Asma Ayaz, Shazia Sultana: A systematic approach to the investigation of foliar epidermal anatomy of subfamily Caryophylloideae (Caryophyllaceae). Flora - Morphology Distribution Functional Ecology of Plants 07/2018; 246(2018):61-71., DOI:10.1016/j.flora.2018.07.006 (First author)
14. Attar, F., Esfandani-Bozchaloyi, S., Mirtadzadini, M., & Fazal Ullah*. (2018). Taxonomic identification in the tribe Cynoglosseae (Boraginaceae) using palynological characteristics. Flora, 249, 97-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2018.10.003(Corresponding author)
近五年承担研究课题
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教学工作情况
Responsible for undergraduate teaching of "Basic Botany", "Basic Plant Ecology" and "Plant Physiology"
Responsible for teaching graduate courses such as "Advanced Plant Ecology" and "Scientific Writing"
获奖情况
Full CSC scholarship for Ph.D.
Excellent international student award 2021-UCAS
Fellow ship from QAU on getting 80% marks in M.Phil.
Received Naway Sahar Laptop under Chief Minister Laptop Scheme A tribute to youth talent