Dr. Muhammad Junaid

Dr. Muhammad Junaid is a Lecturer in Agriculture at Bacha Khan University with an extensive international research background spanning Japan, Thailand, China, and Pakistan. He earned his PhD from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, under the MEXT Scholarship, followed by postdoctoral research at the Mahidol University, Thailand. Dr. Junaid’s research focuses on synthetic biology, CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, plant molecular genetics, and microbial biotechnology, with specific applications in combating antimicrobial resistance and crop improvement. He has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students. His research aims to drive innovations in sustainable crop protection and microbial biotechnology.

1. Competitive AChE Inhibition: A Novel Secondary Mechanism Driving Pyridaben's Sublethal Neurotoxicity. Pest Management Science (2026). 2026 DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.71149
2. CRISPR-based gene editing in Acinetobacter baumannii to combat antimicrobial resistance. Pharmaceuticals (2023). 16(7), 920 DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16070920
3. Investigating the role of potassium and urea to control fruit drop and to improve fruit quality of “Dhakki” date palm. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences (2022). 29, 3806-3814 DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.02.060
4. Development of a reversible regulatory system for gene expression in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 by quorum-sensing machinery from marine bacteria. Journal of Applied Phycology (2021). 33(3), 1651-1662 DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-021-02397-0
5. Development of engineered sensor perceiving gaseous toluene signal in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803. Journal of Applied Phycology (2018). 30(1), 71-78 DOI/Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-017-1277-1