Dr. Habib Ali
Assistant Professor
- Department of Agricultural Engineering
Biography
Dr. Habib Ali is a distinguished researcher in entomology and insect pest management, currently serving as a faculty member at Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), Pakistan. With a strong academic foundation and a profound passion for advancing agricultural sciences, he has established himself as a leading expert in insect biodiversity, pest control strategies, and host–microbe interactions. Dr. Ali earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology and Insect Pest Control from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), China. His doctoral research laid the groundwork for his subsequent scholarly impact, particularly in the areas of symbiotic bacteria, invasive pests, and sustainable pest management.
With an exceptional record of 170+ peer-reviewed international publications, Dr. Ali has contributed substantially to high-impact journals, including Frontiers in Microbiology, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Scientific Reports, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Insects, Journal of Economic Entomology, and Microbial Pathogenesis. He has also authored 15 international books published by renowned academic publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, and IntechOpen, demonstrating his strong scholarly influence and global outreach. Dr. Ali’s academic excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. He was awarded the Gold Medal for outstanding performance by the Governor of Punjab and the Worthy Vice Chancellor, KFUEIT, marking a significant milestone in his academic career. To maintain global engagement and scientific leadership, Dr. Ali actively participates in international conferences, workshops, and training programs, where he collaborates with experts and stays up-to-date with cutting-edge advancements in agricultural sciences, molecular entomology, and biological control. His continuous pursuit of professional development reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation. Beyond his research, Dr. Ali serves as an editor and reviewer for several national and international journals. His contributions help uphold rigorous scientific standards and support the dissemination of high-quality research. His multidisciplinary vision, combined with his dedication to sustainable agriculture and innovative pest management, positions him as a prominent figure in the global entomological community. Overall, Dr. Habib Ali stands out as a highly accomplished scientist whose research leadership, scholarly achievements, and commitment to sustainable pest management continue to make a meaningful impact on agricultural sciences worldwide.
Qualifications and Institute
- PhD in Agricultural Entomology and Pests Control (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University)
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Dr. Habib Ali's research areas include agricultural entomology, crop pests, red palm weevil (RPW) and other coleopteran pests, microbial symbiosis, molecular research (genomic studies), biological insect pest control, bio-pesticides and botanical plant extracts, insect ecology and taxonomy, grasshopper/locust management, endosymbiotic bacteria (Wolbachia pipientis), integrated pest management (IPM), insect–microbe interactions, biological control agents, beekeeping, and invasive pests.
- Appreciation letter from the Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan as the Green Youth Movement Club for raising awareness about the pressing issue of climate change and other environmental concerns dated 30th September, 2024
- Received Best Performance Gold Medal Award in the Year 2022-2023 from the Governor of Punjab Eng. Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman and Vice-Chancellor KFUEIT Prof. Dr Muhammad Suleman Tahir on 19 August 2023 on the eve of the 3rd Convocation at KFUEIT
- Medley Advisors
- National Ambassador LiveDNA
- Higher Education Commission (HEC) Approved Ph.D supervisor
- Chinese Government Outstanding International Student award
- Best Thesis award in the year 2018 from College of Plant Protection, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China
- Nominated and registered as a Scientist in the African Scientist Directory
- Exhibition of multi-culture and Ethnic cuisine, 2nd international culture festival award
- Scholarship for Ph.D. studies, Chinese Government Scholarship Council (CSC), China (201-2018)
- Incharge/Head of Department, Horticulture
- Membership of COLOSS honey bee research associations
- Membership of Dragonfly Society of the Americas (DSA) https://www.dragonflysocietyamericas.org/en/members
- Ambassador of LiveDNA https://livedna.net/bod.php
- Membership of the American Society for Microbiology
- Membership of The Swedish International Agriculture Network Initiative (SIANI), Sweden https://www.siani.se/member/dr-habib-ali/
- Membership of Council of Asian Science Editors https://www.asianeditor.org/membership/members.php
- Membership of Asian Council of Science Editors (Membership No: 92.21935)
- Membership of Young Professional for Agricultural Development https://ypard.net/user/me
- Membership of Young Entomology Society, UAF
- Membership of LiveDNA https://livedna.org/92.21935
- Membership of the Epigenetics Society
- Membership in Scientific Asia Group
- Academic Editor Bulletin of Entomological Research
- Academic Editor Cogent Food and Agriculture
- Editor Journal of Plant Diseases and Plant Protections (IF: 2)
- Editor Journal of Applied Entomology (Impact Factor 2.183)
- Editor Integrated Pest Management (Impact Factor 3.06)
- New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science-Taylor and Francis
- Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture
- Editor BMC Research Notes (Impact Factor 1.66)
- Editor Modern Agriculture (MODA) Willey
- Editor Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
- Editor Journal of Insect Biodiversity
- Editor Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany (Impact Factor 1.40)
- Editor Advances in Agriculture Hindawi Publisher
- Editor of ‘The Journal of Agriculture and Applied Biology
- Editor ‘International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology
- Editor of ‘Current Investigations in Agriculture and Current Research’
- Editor of ‘EC Agriculture (ECAG)’ United Kingdom
- Editor of Journal of Agriculture And Research
- Editor of Journal of plant biology and crop research
- Editor of the American Journal of Entomology
- Editor of the International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research