CURRICULUM VITAE
Hasnain Raza
Degrees: B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc.(Hons), Ph.D.
Present Address: Institute of Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology of Plants (IMBIO)
Kirschallee 1, 53115 Bonn, Germany
Email: [email protected]
Education:
Ph. D. 2009
Specialization in Plant Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology
Thesis Title: Functional Characterization of Transgenic Plants Co-overexpressing
Aldehyde Dehydrogenases and Genes for Soluble Osmolyte
Institution: Institute of Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology for Plants (IMBIO)
University of Bonn, Germany
Important skills: Gene cloning from plants and Bacteria; plasmid vector design and
construction; Northern, Southern and Western Blots;
M.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture
Specialization in Plant Biotechnology (Tissue Culture)
Thesis Title: In vitro induction of polyploids of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.)
CGPA:
3.81/4.00 (82.35 %)
Session:
1999-2001
Institution:
University o Agriculture, Faisalabad
Important Courses Studied: Garden Design, Landscape Ecology, Plant Tissue
Culture, Micropropagation, Biotechnology in Crop Improvement, Plant Molecular
Techniques and Advanced Genetics.
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
Specialization in Horticulture
Session:
1995-1999
CGPA:
3.83/4.00 (80 %)
Institution:
University College of Agriculture, B.Z. University, Multan
Important Courses Studied: Fruit Production (Temperate & Subtropical),
Vegetable Production (Summer & Winter), Landscape & Floriculture, Mushroom
Technology, Medicinal Plants, Horticultural Nurseries, Pest Management & many more
subjects on general agriculture and allied sciences.
DISTINCTION: Secured 1st position in B.Sc. (Hons) & won Gold Medal.
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Major Subjects: Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Year:
1995
Grade/%:
A/70.6 %
Institution:
Govt. College Bosan Road, Multan
Secondary School Certificate
Major Subjects: Science
Year:
1992
Grade/%
Institution:
A/76.6 %
Govt. M. A Jinnah High School, Qasimpur Colony, Multan
Research Interests
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Molecular improvement for crops
Molecular mysteries of stress tolerance and secondary metabolites
Vector design and cloning of genes for stress tolerance and secondary
metabolites
Functional characterization of transgenic plants
Experience
Molecular Biotechnologist
To date I am working in the field of Plant Molecular Biotechnology and
Physiology in IMBIO University of Bonn, Germany, to earn a PhD as end effect.
Duration From April 2005 to September 2009
Duties & Responsibilities
Vector design and construction with genes of interest in them. Transformation of
plants with the constructed vectors. Plan and conduct experiments for Molecular
and Physiological characterization of transgenic plants under various
environmental stress conditions and genes with secondary metabolites/Soluble
osmolyte (Ectoine) that lead to Ph.D.
Research Officer/Subject Specialist
Worked as a ‘Research Officer/Subject Specialist’ in the Institute of Horticultural
Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Duration From May 2004 to December 2004 (almost 7 months)
Duties & Responsibilities
To teach undergraduate classes and assist teaching post graduate classes. Coordinate various projects and departments in the Institute.
Research Associate
Worked as a ‘Research Associate’ in the Institute of Horticultural Sciences,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Duration From September, 2002 to May 2004 (Almost 20 months)
Duties & Responsibilities
To develop protocols for in vitro Shoot Tip Grafting, ELISA and mass
production of virus free citrus plants. Assist the project director to carry out
project related activities and perform a novel research related to virus free
production of grafted citrus plants.
R&D Officer
Worked as ‘R&D Officer’ in a vegetable seed company ‘North South Seeds’ (A
subsidiary of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme)
Duration From March, 2002 to September, 2002 (almost 6 months)
Duties & Responsibilities
To conduct, collect and maintain data of all the varietal trails grown in market
area, assist & act as the R&D Manager for planning and decision making,
production of basic seed, assign duties & evaluate the subordinates in R&D
department and planning for breeding program of the company.
CONFERENCE/SEMINAR ATTENDED
 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference. University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. 25th
– 28th Dec. 2002.
 The First National Citrus Seminar on “Establishment of A Modern Citrus Nursery of
Certified Plants Through Sanitation Technique” May 24, 2002. Dept. of Horticulture,
UAF, Sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
 “International conference on Citriculture”. University of Agriculture Faisalabad,
Pakistan, 28-30 April, 2004.
Extra Curricular Activities
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Remained as Joint Secretary & Finance Secretary of Tutorial Group in B.Sc.(Hons)
Honor to be the Class Representative (CR) in B.Sc.(Hons)
M.Sc. Counselor of the Horticulture Society, Department of Horticulture, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Wrote a poem “Nature and Plants” which was declared as
Semifinalist in the
competition of www.poetry.com
International Publications
Hussain, S.S., H. Raza, I. Afzal and M. A. Kayani. 2011. Transgenic plants for abiotic stress
tolerance: current status. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science x(x)xxx (Accepted)
Raza, H. and Bartels, D. 2011. Characterization of Arabidopsis aldehyde dehydrogenase over
expressing in transgenic tobacco plants under stress conditions. The Plant Journal (In
Preparation)
Ditzer, A., Kotchoni; S., Raza, H., Kuhns, C., Kirch, H. H. and Bartels, D. 2011. Systematic
analysis of five aldehyde dehydrogenase genes from A. Thaliana. Genome wide
transcript analysis, sub cellular distribution and abiotic stress tolerance using knock-out
and overexpressing lines. The Plant Journal (In preparation)
Khan, M. M. and H. Raza. 2004. Importance of certified citrus plants for establishing a groove
with freeness from viruses and diseases. In: Proceedings of International Conference on
Citriculture. (Ed) M. Ibrahim, pp: 78-85
Jaskani, M.J., H. Raza, M.M. Khan and S.W. Kwon. 2004. Effect of antimitotic agent colchicine
on in vitro regeneration of watermelon. J. Plant Biotechnology 6(4):247-252
International Conferences
Raza, H., M.M. Khan and M.J. Jaskani. 2004. In vitro studies on citrus shoot-tip grafting
technique. International Conference on Citriculture. U.A.F. Pakistan 28-30 April (Oral
Presentation)
M. Mumtaz Khan, M. Azam Khan, M. Asif Ali and H. Raza. 2004. Standardization of potting
media for citrus nursery production in containers. 101st Annual Conference of the Amer.
Soc. Hort. Sciences 17-20 July, Austin, Texas, USA (Abstract Presentation)
Mumtaz, S., M.M. Khan, H. Raza, M. Abbas and I. A. Khan. 2004. Some studies on the
morphology of Kinnow mandarin and Feutrell’s early. 10th International Citrus
Congress, 15-20 February, Morocco (Poster Presentation).
National Scientific Publications (In Pakistan)
Ali, M.A., H. Raza, M.A. Khan and M. Hussain. 2004. Effect of different periods of ambient
storage on chemical composition of apple fruit. Int. J. Agri. & Biol.6(3): 568-571
Jaskani, M.J., T Rafique, H. Raza and M. Abbas. 2004. In vitro studies on microtuber induction
in potato. Int. J. Agri. & Biol. 6(2): 375-377
Khan, M. M., M. Javed Iqbal, M. Abbas, H Raza, R Waseem and A Ali. 2004. Loss of vigour
and viability in aged onion (Allium cepa L.) seeds. Intl. J. Agri. & Biol. 6(4): 708-711
Raza, H., M.J. Jaskani, M.M. Khan and T.A. Malik. 2003. In vitro induction of polyploids in
watermelon and estimation based on DNA content. Int. J. Agri. & Biol. 5(3): 298-302.
Raza, H., M.M. Khan. and A. A. Khan. 2003. Seedlessness in citrus (A Review). Int. J. Agri. &
Biol. 5(3): 388-391.
Mirza, J.A., M.M. Khan, H. Raza, M. J. Jaskani and R.W. Khan. 2003. In vitro induced
colchiploids of Citrus. P. J. Arid. Agri. 6(2):31-41
Amir, A.A., T.A. Malik, Hasnain Raza and Mehboob-ur-Rehman. 2002. DNA marker studies
for leaf nectarines in upland cotton. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 1(4): 395-396.
Articles in Newspapers/Extension Journals (In Pakistan)
Abbas, M., M.M. Khan and H. Raza. 2004. Big crop of kinno, Export negligible. Daily ‘DAWN’
April 16. (Agriculture & Industry Section) pp: III
Khan, M.M. and H. Raza. 2003. Citrus nursery certification. Daily ‘The News’. Nov. 11. pp: 16
Khan, M.M., H. Raza and M. Abbas. 2003. Importance of certified nursery of citrus (In Urdu).
Zarai Digest. Urdu Dept, Agri. Extension & Education, U.A.F. Issue Sept-Nov. pp 49-51.
Khan, M.M. and H. Raza. 2003. Establishment of nursery for fruit plants (In Urdu). Zarai Digest.
Urdu Dept., Agri. Extension & Education, U. A. F. Issue Sept-Nov. pp. 52-55.
Jaskani, M.J. and H. Raza. 2002. Certified Nursery of Citrus (In Urdu). Zarai Digest. Urdu Dept.,
Agri. Extension & Education, U. A. F. Issue March. pp. 25-27.
Professional References:
Prof. Dr. Dorothea Bartels (Ph.D. Supervisor)
Position: Professor and Group leader
Contact: Institute of Molecular Physiology and Biotechnology of Plants (IMBIO)
University of Bonn, Kirschallee 1, 53115 Bonn, Germany (email: [email protected])
Dr Jonathan R. Phillips
Regulatory Pipeline Manager, Yield and Stress Traits,
Monsanto Company, 800 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63167
Tel.:+1 (314) 694-8289 (e-mail: [email protected])
Dr. M. J. Jaskani [MSc (Hons) Supervisor]
Position: Associate Professor
Contact: Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Pakistan (email: [email protected])