Affiliation
Organization: Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Department: Biotechnology (Garden Campus)
Designation: Professor (Since November 09, 2016)
Researchgate score: 40.53; h-index: 19 (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Raham_Khan2)
Google Scholar citations: 1048
Total Impact factor: Approx. 100
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan (March 1998).
Master of Science (Hons) from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan (March 2000)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) from Chiba University Japan (March 2006).
Postdoctorate Fellowships
1. Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) award for Postdoc fellowship (2 years) in Lab. of Plant Cell Technology, Chiba University Japan (2007-2009).
2. One year Postdoc fellowship awarded by Chiba University, Japan (2011-2012).
3. One year Postdoc fellowship awarded by Qatar University (2015-2016).
Research Area
Genetic Engineering, Tissue Culture, Gene cloning, Biotic and Abiotic stress Resistance, Molecular Biology
Teaching, Research and Administrative Experience
• Currently working as Professor (BPS 21) of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan (July 2019-present).
• Worked as Professor and Head of Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan (November 2016-July 2019).
• Worked as Associate Professor and Head of Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan (August 2014-November 2016).
• Worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan (May 2013-August 2014).
• Worked as Assistant Professor in Chiba University, Japan (April 2011-April 2013).
• Worked as Postdoc fellow in Chiba University, Japan (April 2010-March 2011).
• Worked as Assistant Professor in Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), The Uni. Of Agriculture, Peshawar (Aug 2009-March 2010).
• Worked as Postdoc fellow in Chiba University, Japan (April 2007-Aug 2009).
• Worked as Assistant Professor (IPFP) in Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), The Uni. Of Agriculture, Peshawar (April 2006-March 2007).
• Worked as Scientific Officer at National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Islamabad, Pakistan (Jan 2001-March 2002).
Reviewer for the following journals:
Plant Cell Reports
Plant Biotechnology reports
Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
Turkish J of Biology
American J Plant Sciences
Pakistan J of Botany
Sarhad J of Agriculture
Weed science journal
African J Biotechnology
Applied Ecology
Bioscience Reports
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Societies/Boards membership
- Japan Society for Promotion of Sciences
- Japanese Society for Cell and Molecular Biology
- International Horticulture Society
- Scientific Board of Biological, Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences of International
- Institute of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (IICBE)
- Chemical, Biological and Medical Sciences Researchers Committee
- Review Committee of Universal Researchers in Environmental & Biological Engineering
- Review Committee of International Conference on Biological and Environmental
Science
- Eminent Association of Researchers in Biological and Medical Sciences (EARBM)
- Universal Researchers in Environmental & Biological Engineering (UREBE)
- Reviewer committee of International Conference on Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Sciences (MABES-19)
- Editorial Advisory Board, Canadian Journal of Applied Sciences
- Editorial Board member of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
In University/Departmental Statutory Bodies and Committees as Member
- University Ethical Committee, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM)
- Departmental Tenure Review Committee (DTRC) of the Department of Microbiology, AWKUM
- Departmental Tenure Review Committee (DTRC) of the Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, KP.
- Board of Studies member of the Department of Microbiology, AWKUM
- Board of Studies member of the Department of Botany, AWKUM
- Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Pharmacy, AWKUM
- Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Botany, AWKUM
- Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Microbiology, AWKUM
- Board of Faculty of Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP.
- Board of Studies member of the Center of Omics, Islamia College University, Peshawar, KP
- Advisory Board member of Abasyn Journal of Life Sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Departmental Tenure Review Committee (DTRC) of the Department of Biotechnology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir (U), KP, Pakistan.
- Advanced Studies and Research Board, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.
- Academic Council, AWKUM
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