Mr. Umer Hayat is a Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan. He is currently finalizing his Ph.D. in Botany at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, with a dissertation focused on inducing genetic variability in quinoa through gamma irradiation for mutation breeding. His research program is centered on mutation breeding, plant stress physiology, specifically elucidating the mechanisms of heavy metal detoxification and salinity tolerance, with a particular interest in the role of phytohormones and growth regulators.

Mr. Umer has contributed to the scientific community through multiple first-author publications in reputable international journals and actively serves as a peer reviewer for several plant science periodicals. He is proficient in a range of advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, IRGA, and spectrophotometry, and is skilled in statistical computing using R-software and Origin Pro. His commitment to the field is demonstrated through his active participation in international conferences on plant science, seed science and biosafety. He is a member of the International Society of Seed Science and is dedicated to integrating his research findings into his teaching pedagogy

Building upon his research in mutation breeding and plant stress resilience, Mr. Umer forward-looking objectives are to translate fundamental discoveries into the development of practical, climate-resilient crop varieties and to foster a collaborative research environment that mentors emerging scientists in sustainable agriculture.