Waseem Mushtaq
Gembloux
Summary
Dedicated and experienced academic with a PhD in Plant Science, possessing extensive research and teaching expertise. Demonstrated ability to create engaging and effective science curricula that foster a positive learning environment and cultivate students' critical thinking and scientific skills. Committed to promoting intercultural understanding and empowering students to become confident, self-disciplined, and motivated lifelong learners in diverse educational settings. Proven success in mentoring students, publishing research, and contributing to innovative projects within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Molecular Biology Scientist
Agrobiotech Gembloux , Liege University
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted advanced research in plant molecular biology résulting in the publication of 2 scientific articles
- Integrated into a multidisciplinary and multicultural research team
- Participated in international conferences, presenting research findings and expanding professional networks
- Mentored master's students, guiding their experimental design, reviewing their theses, and preparing them for final jury presentations
Biology teacher
Blooming Buds Co-Ed School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Achieved a 100% success rate in Biology final year exams through engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated online classes and created a YouTube channel with nearly 30 videos, some garnering several hundred views, to ensure continuous learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Organized and led study groups and review sessions to reinforce learning and improve student performance.
- Conducted Biology practical sessions, fostering hands-on learning and practical application of theoretical knowledge.
Assistant Professor
Aligarh Muslim University
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Mentored six master's students, guiding them through their thesis projects and weekly research meetings.
- Supervised laboratory sessions, ensuring proper execution of research projects.
- Reviewed theses and provided coaching for students' oral presentations to prepare them for jury evaluations.Organized and conducted a public workshop on environmental sustainability in collaboration with students.
- Developed and delivered Environmental Sciences courses, creating curriculum materials and assessments aligned with academic standards.
Education
Environmental Protection Training Research Inst. - 30 Days Training on "Evaluation of ecosystem services and green GDP"
Hyderabad
Hyderabad,India03.2019
PhD - Botany
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, India10.2019
B. Sc. And M.Sc. - Botany
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, India06.2015
Skills
- In-depth knowledge
- Excellent communication
- Student mentoring and counseling
- Software: Excel, Mendeley, MS Word, R, Sigma plot, SPSS, Excel, PPT, Sigma
- Biology Content Knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Student Evaluation
- Student Engagement
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kashmiri
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Achievements
- Published Works: Co-authored 2 books on allelopathy with 9 international professors in the field.
- Research Contributions: Published 16 research papers on molecular biology in collaboration with over 30 international scientists. Reviewed more than 20 research articles for international journals including Springer, Elsevier, and Nature.
- Awards: Won the Best Research Paper at the National Seminar on “Advances in Plant Science Frontier: Development and Environment” held on November 26-27, 2016, in India.
- Fellowship: Awarded the IPD-STEMA 2022 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Liège University, Belgium.
- Invited Talks: Delivered 2 invited talks at international conferences in Belgium (2024) and China (2021).
- Conference Presentations: Presented papers at over 16 national and international conferences across India and Europe between 2019 and 2024.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/12/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
References
- Prof. Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Postdoc promoter, Gembloux Agrobiotech, Liege University, Belgium, marie-laure.fauconnier@uliege.be
- Prof. M.B. Siddiqui, PhD Supervisor, Botany Department, AMU, Aligarh, India, badar.zaman.amu@gmail.com
- Prof. Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Makkah Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kur.hakeem@gmail.com
- Fakhrul Islam, Director, Blooming Buds Co-Ed, School, Sambhal, India, schoolblooming@gmail.com
Timeline
Molecular Biology Scientist
Agrobiotech Gembloux , Liege University
01.2022 - Current
Biology teacher
Blooming Buds Co-Ed School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Professor
Aligarh Muslim University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Environmental Protection Training Research Inst. - 30 Days Training on "Evaluation of ecosystem services and green GDP"
Hyderabad
PhD - Botany
Aligarh Muslim University
B. Sc. And M.Sc. - Botany
Aligarh Muslim University
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