We are pleased to welcome Dr. Khurram Bashir to the Biology Department. He brings in a new realm of investigation into the School, in the areas of plant biology and agricultural biotechnology. Khurram is considered a pioneer in drought resistant crops, which are a vital need for feeding millions of people in water-starved climates. Furthermore, his scientific investigations deal with maintaining the concentration levels and uptake of minerals and metals in plants. 

A PhD from the University of Tokyo and research scientist at the Center for Sustainable Resource Sciences, RIKEN, which many consider to the be cornerstone of Japan's prosperity, Khurram will bring in years of experience and expertise, evidenced by his outstanding records in publication, patents and grants. 

We are extremely delighted to see the area of agriculture – be it innovative farming, gardening agricultural soil, the interlink between nutrition and water – develop further in LUMS and hope Khurram can inspire this new crop of investigators and lead our efforts in improving our population's quality of life.