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Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed has done Post-Doc in Insect Microbial Ecology in 2017-18 from the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Beijing, China). He has completed his PhD in Insect Microbial Ecology in 2008-2012 from the University of Montpellier, France. Before that, he completed his 2nd MSc in Parasitology and Microbiology from the University of Montpellier, France. He did his BSc (Hons) and MSc (Hons) in Entomology from the University of Agriculture (Faisalabad, Pakistan) in 2003 and 2005, respectively.

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Education

Year Degree Board / University
2018 Talented Young Scientist Program -- (Post Doctorate) Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
2012 Doctor of Philosophy - Insect Microbial Ecology -- (Doctorate Degree) University of Montpellier, France
2009 Master - Microbial and Parasitic Biodiversity and Interactions -- (MS leading to PhD) University of Montpellier, France
2005 M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture - Entomology -- (Master/ MS (18 Years) Degree) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
2003 B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture - Entomology -- (Bachelor (16 Years) Degree) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
1999 Intermediate -- (Higher Secondary School Certificate / Intermediate/ A - level) Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Faisalabad
1996 Secondary School Certificate -- (Secondary School Certificate / Matriculation / O - level) Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Faisalabad
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Experience

From To Post Held Organization
2006 2008 Assistant Research Officer - Entomology Vegetable Research Institute
2007 2021 Lecturer - Entomology University of Sargodha
2021 Continue Assistant Professor - Entomology University of Sargodha
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Research Interests

Insect Microbial Ecology
Insect Pests Management
Insecticides and Biopesticides Toxicology
Termites Control
Applied Entomology

Fellowships

Talented Young Scientist Program (Postdoctoral) Fellowship, MoS&T, China
Higher Education Commission's MS/MPhil leading to PhD Scholarship

Publications

    Research Journal


  • Qasim, M., Majeed, M. Z., Arshad, M., Abbas, U., Shehzad, M. Z., Raza, A. B. M. , 2023 , In-vitro Toxicity of Synthetic Insecticides against Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes heimi (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) , Pakistan Journal of Zoology , https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20221110111139, https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20221110111139,
  • Iftikhar, S., Riaz, M. A., Majeed, M. Z., Afzal, M., Ali, A., Saadia, M., Ali, Z., Ahmed, S. , 2023 , Isolation, characterization and larvicidal potential of indigenous soil inhabiting bacteria against larvae of southern house mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus Say) , International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-023-00992-x, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-023-00992-x,
  • Afza, R., Afzal, A., Riaz, M. A., Majeed, M. Z., Idrees, A., Qadir, Z. A., Li, J. , 2023 , Sublethal and transgenerational effects of synthetic insecticides on the biological parameters and functional response of Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under laboratory conditions , Frontiers in Physiology , 10.3389/fphys.2023.1088712, 10.3389/fphys.2023.1088712,
  • Mumtaz, H., Majeed, M. Z., Afzal, M., Arshad, M., Mehmood, A., Qasim, M. , 2022 , The Efficacy of Selected Synthetic Insecticide Formulations against Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) Under Laboratory, Semi-Field and Field Conditions , Pakistan Journal of Zoology , https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20220822120846,
  • Batool, Z., Riaz, M. A., Sayed, S., Majeed, M. Z., Ahmed, S., Ullah, S. , 2022 , In vitro synergy of entomopathogenic fungi and differential‑chemistry insecticides against armyworm Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) , International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , 42, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-022-00751-4,
  • Ullah, S., Raza, A. B. M., Alkafafy, M., Sayed, S., Hamid, M. I., Majeed, M. Z., Riaz, M. A., Gaber, N. M., Asim, M. , 2022 , Isolation, identification and virulence of indigenous entomopathogenic fungal strains against the peach‑potato aphid, Myzus persicae Sulzer (Hemiptera: Aphididae), and the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) , Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control , 32, 2,
  • Chapters Contributed


  • Iftikhar, Y., Majeed, M. Z., Vadamalai, G., Sajid, A. (2021). Indexing Virus and Virus-Like Diseases of Citrus. In Citrus-Research, Development and Biotechnology ( pp. 1- 30 ).
  • Conference Proceeding


  • Majeed, M., Ma, C. S., Raza, A., Bo, Z. (2021). The Relationship between Thermal Tolerance of Cereal Aphids and their Bacterial Symbionts. In 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (pp. 1- 6) . MDPI Switzerland.
  • Tayyab, M. B., Majeed, M. Z., Riaz, M. A., Aqueel, M. A., Ouedraogo, S. N., Luqman, M., Tanvir, M. (2021). Insecticidal Potential of Indigenous Flora of Soon Valley against Asian Citrus Psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama and Cotton Aphid Aphis gossypii Glover. In 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (pp. 1- 8) . MDPI, Switzerland.
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Projects

Type Sub-type Title From To Role
Research Final Project Development and evaluation of a biopesticidal formulation from potentially bioactive indigenous flora of Soone Valley and surrounding Salt Range of Pakistan 2018 2019 Principal Investigator
Research Final Project Quality assessment of soils under different land-use systems in Sargodha district using arthropod-based soil biological quality index (QBS-ar) 2016 2018 Principal Investigator
Research Final Project Exploring indigenous flora of Soone valley and surrounding salt range of Pakistan for their insecticidal bioactivity and development of a biopesticide formulation 2017 2020 Principal Investigator
Development Physical Infrastructure and Environment Creating public awareness about pesticide health hazards associated with fruit and vegetable production in district Sargodha 2015 2015 Executer
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