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Biography
I am an ARC Plant Energy Biology PhD candidate at School of Molecular Sciences, UWA.
I completed my Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology and did my research on genetic engineering of bacteria. My doctoral research focuses on elucidating the molecular basis of variegation in Anigozanthos flavidus "Stripie" using genomic and metabolic modeling approaches. The findings are expected to advance our understanding of plant adaptation mechanisms and energy-efficiency strategies, with potential applications in sustainable urban landscaping and climate-resilient agriculture.
Industry keywords
- Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
Research expertise keywords
- Molecular biology and gene expression
- Genetic manipulation of plants
- Bioinformatics
- Gene expression and regulation
- Metabolism
- Computational biology and genomics for sustainable agriculture
- Cell biology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Cloning, expression and purification of cellobiohydrolase gene from Caldicellulosiruptor bescii for efficient saccharification of plant biomass
Aqeel, A., Ahmed, Z., Akram, F., Abbas, Q. & Ikram-ul-Haq, Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 271, Part 2, 12 p., 132525.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emergence and dissemination of monkeypox, an intimidating global public health problem
Ejaz, H., Junaid, K., Younas, S., Abdalla, A. E., Bukhari, S. N. A., Abosalif, K. O. A., Ahmad, N., Ahmed, Z., Hamza, M. A. & Anwar, N., Oct 2022, In: Journal of Infection and Public Health. 15, 10, p. 1156-1165 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Genus Thermotoga: A valuable home of multifunctional glycoside hydrolases (GHs) for industrial sustainability
Akram, F., Haq, I. U., Shah, F. I., Aqeel, A., Ahmed, Z., Mir, A. S., Qureshi, S. S. & Raja, S. I., Oct 2022, In: Bioorganic Chemistry. 127, 18 p., 105942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Insights into the evolutionary and prophylactic analysis of SARS-CoV-2: A review
Akram, F., Haq, I. U., Aqeel, A., Ahmed, Z., Shah, F. I., Nawaz, A., Zafar, J. & Sattar, R., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Virological Methods. 300, 14 p., 114375.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Role of polyphosphate accumulating organisms in enhanced biological phosphorous removal
Akram, F., Aqeel, A., Ahmed, Z., Zafar, J. & Haq, I. U., 26 May 2022, Microbial Consortium and Biotransformation for Pollution Decontamination. Dar, G. H., Bhat, R. A., Qadri, H. & Hakeem, K. R. (eds.). 1 ed. Elsevier, p. 151-179 29 p. (Advances in Pollution Research Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Prizes
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Rod Tallis Youth Award – International Plant Propagators’ Society (IPPS), 2026
Ahmed, Z. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Award
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Postgraduate Internship Award- Australian Plant Phenomics network (APPN)
Ahmed, Z. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Award