Apply Online

Profile

Dr. Muhammad Irfan Ullah holds a PhD in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA, and an M.Sc. (Hons.) in Entomology from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. With a rich background in academic research and industry practices, he brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Professor and Chairman of the Department. Dr. Irfan has previously served as an Assistant Research Officer at the Citrus Research Institute and a Global GAP consultant, working towards the certification of citrus orchards. His expertise and leadership have greatly contributed to the success of the entomology program, ensuring our students receive a comprehensive education in this exciting field.

Profile Links

Education

Year Degree Board / University
2012 PhD -- (Doctorate Degree) University of Nebraska-Lincoln USA
2003 M.Sc.(Hons.) -- (Master/ MS (18 Years) Degree) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
2001 B.Sc.(Hons.) -- (Bachelor (16 Years) Degree) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Load More

Experience

From To Post Held Organization
2005 2007 Assistant Research Officer Orange Research Institute
2008 2013 Lecturer University of Sargodha
2013 2021 Assistant Professor University of Sargodha
2021 2023 Associate Professor University of Sargodha
2023 Continue Professor University Of Sargodha
Load More

Research Interests

Insect plant interaction
Applied insect ecology
Citrus Entomology
Insect stress biology

Fellowships

PhD Fellowship

Publications

    Research Journal


  • Nimra et al. , 2023 , Endophytic Colonization by Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae in Maize Plants Affects the Fitness of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) , Microorganisms , 11,
  • Irfan et al. , 2023 , Relative Feeding Potential and Biology of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Fed on Different Host Plants , Arab Journal of Science , 41,
  • Khalid, S., et al. , 2023 , Relationship Between Mass Loss and Fruit Quality of Sweet Orange at Two Different Storage Conditions. , Erwerbs-Obstbau , 1,
  • Aatif et al. , 2023 , Entomopathogenic Nematodes for the control of Bacterocera dorsalis. , Journal of King Saud University-Science , 35,
  • Sajjad et al. , 2022 , Influence of Bacterial Secondary Symbionts in Sitobion avenae on Its Survival Fitness against Entomopathogenic Fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum , Insects , 13,

    • Chapters Contributed


  • Khalid, S., Ullah, M. I., & Malik, A. U. (2023). Food Loss and Waste, Types, Sources, Pollution Potential, and Country-Wise Comparison. In Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries ( pp. 291- 328 ).
  • Iftikhar, Yasir, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Ashara Sajid, and Faheema Bakhtawar (2023). Virus-vector interaction and transmission in plants.. In Plant RNA Viruses ( pp. 273- 284 ).
Load More

Projects

Type Sub-type Title From To Role
Research Final Project Exploration and Characterization of citrus Arthropods and the use of potential natural enemies for the control of citrus leafminer 2019 2022 Principal Investigator
Research Final Project Rearing of Armyworm, Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Different Host Plants and its Management by Entomopathogens and New Chemistry Insecticides 2017 2018 Principal Investigator
Load More
Important Links
Faculty