We are delighted to share that Dr. Khurram Bashir, Associate Professor in the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), has been granted tenure.

Dr. Bashir earned his PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology from the University of Tokyo. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a researcher at RIKEN, a leading scientific research institute in Japan. In 2021, he joined LUMS as an Associate Professor.

Dr. Bashir’s research focuses on understanding how plants respond to various abiotic stresses, including mineral deficiencies, drought, and heat stress. His work involves identifying the molecular functions of specific genes using advanced biotechnological tools and developing transgenic crops that demonstrate improved tolerance to these stresses.

In 2024, Dr. Bashir received the prestigious RIKEN EIHO (Significant Achievement) Award for his groundbreaking research on enhancing plant abiotic stress tolerance through the use of ethanol.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Khurram Bashir on this significant milestone and wishing him continued success in his research and academic endeavors at LUMS!