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Hire Dr. Hasooba H.

Pakistan

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PhD Entomologist | Insect Molecular Biology, Bioinsecticides & Biocontrol Expert | Sustainable Pest Management & IPM Con

Profile Summary

I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Entomology/Zoology (thesis submitted 2026) at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, with over 21 peer-reviewed publications. My expertise lies in insect molecular biology, bioinsecticides derived from parasitoid wasps, insecticide resistance mechanisms, and in silico CRISPR-Cas9 approaches for sustainable agriculture. Key Research Focus: Bioinsecticidal efficacy of parasitic wasp venom (Aenasius arizonensis) against cotton sucking pests (Phenacoccus solenopsis and others). Temperature-dependent developmental biology and reproductive performance of biocontrol agents. Molecular screening of indigenous Hymenoptera for bioactive peptides. Insecticide resistance in major crop pests (e.g., Chilo partellus, pink bollworm, aphids). DNA barcoding of insect vectors and immunoinformatics/molecular docking. With hands-on experience in insect rearing, bioassays, hemocyte immunity assays, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, and bioinformatics tools (NCBI, BLAST, protein modelling), I deliver practical solutions for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), biocontrol strategies, and reducing reliance on chemical insecticides. Achievements: 14 research articles + 5 book chapters + 2 abstracts. First-author publications in reputable journals on parasitoid biology and insecticide efficacy. Contributor to HEC-NRPU funded projects on sustainable pest control. I help researchers, agribusinesses, and organizations with: Scientific consulting on biopesticide development Literature reviews & systematic reviews on entomology/IPM Experimental design & data analysis (Minitab, SPSS) Manuscript writing, editing & publication support In silico modeling (CRISPR, molecular docking) Training/workshops on biocontrol and molecular techniques Open to collaborations worldwide. Let's discuss how my specialized expertise in entomology and molecular insect science can advance your project.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Biostatistics
• ★ Agricultural Technology
• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Entomology/Insects
• ☆ Medical Entomology
• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Health Data Analysis
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Structural Bioinformatics
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Release Notes
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Spec Sheets
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Newswriting, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research User Research, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Insights

Work Experience

In Silico / Computational Research Contributions

University of Central Punjab

November 2024 - April 2026

Doctoral researcher/Research Assistant

HEC-Funded NRPU

September 2023 - November 2024

Doctoral researcher/Research Assistant

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

February 2019 - August 2023

M.Phil. Research Insecticide Resistance Laboratory

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

February 2017 - May 2019

Education

Ph.D. Zoology (Entomology)

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

September 2021 - February 2026

P.hD (zoology/entomology )

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

October 2021 - November 2025

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

October 2019 - October 2021

M.Phil. Zoology

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

September 2017 - November 2019

M.Sc. Zoology

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

August 2015 - August 2017

Certifications

• One-day National Hands-on Training Workshop on Basic Tools of Bioinformatics for Molecular Biology and Biomedical Research

  University of Agriculture Faisalabad

  December 2023 - Present

• International Best Practices for Integrated Pest Management and Locust Control CAB international UAF

  University of Agriculture Faisalabad

  February 2023 - Present

• Award, Certificate of Participation in Badminton, in Inter Hostels Sports Gala

  University of Agriculture Faisalabad

  December 2018 - Present

• Certificate of Appreciation for the Outstanding Contribution to Pakistan Day Celebrations

  University of Agriculture Faisalabad

  March 2018 - Present

• Certificate of Executive Member of Zoological Society

  University of Agriculture Faisalabad

  January 2015 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hasooba Hira, Eisha Murriam, Zain Ul Abdin, Urooj Afzal Chughtai, Muhamad Tayyib, Waseem Akram, Muhammad Umair Sial, Shanza Nawaz, Syeda Eishah T. Razia (2025). Comparative Analysis of Quality Parameters of Honey Collected from Domesticated and Wild Honeybee Species in District Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan . Sociobiology.

Ajmal, U., Abdin, Z.U., Hira, H., Chughtai, U.A., Akram, M.T.W., Sial, M.U., Nawaz, S., Razia, S.E.T.(2025). Comparative Analysis of Quality Parameters of Honey Collected from Domesticated and Wild Honeybee Species in District Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan . Sociobiology. 72. (3).

Bashir, A., Munir, A., Hira, H., Akram, R., Ghafoor, A., Mustafa, A., Bisma, Jamee, M.(2025). GREEN GUARDIANS: PLANT-DERIVED ANTIOXIDANTS AND THEIR ROLE IN OXIDATIVE STRESS CONTROL . Agrobiological Records. 22. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 114-128.

Peng, Z., Edwards, H., Mustfa, W., El Safadi, M., Tehreem, S., Gaafar, A.-R.Z., Bourhia, M., Shah, T.A., Hira, H.(2024). Ameliorative role of catechin to combat against lindane instigated liver toxicity via modulating PI3K/PIP3/Akt, Nrf-2/Keap-1, NF-κB pathway and histological profile . Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 204.

Bukhari, S.A.A., Ul Abdin, Z., Chughtai, U.A., Khan, H.A., Akram, W., Arshad, M., Hira, H., Nawaz, S., Razia, S.E.T.(2024). In vitro studies on the effects of plant-based bioinsecticide azadirachtin on the hemocyte-mediated immunity and various life history traits of Plutella xylostella . Bulletin of Insectology. 77. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 39-43.

Hira, H., Ul Abdin, Z., Tayyib, M., Arshad, M., Hussain, F., Abbas, S.K.(2023). EFFECTS OF VARYING TEMPERATURE ON THE REPRODUCTION AND SURVIVAL OF MEALYBUG PARASITOID, AENASIUS ARIZONENSIS (HYMENOPTERA: ENCYRTIDAE) . Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 33. (3).

OTHER

Ulabdin, Z., Hira, H., Iftikhar, T., Akram, W., Khan, H.A., Razia, S.E.T., Nawaz, S.(2024). Study of biodiversity of termites associated with urban trees and damage assessment from different localities in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan . Research Square.

Ulabdin, Z., Nasir, I., Khan, H.A., Akram, W., Tu Razia, S.E., Ali Bukhari, S.A., Hira, H.(2023). In vitro study of survival fitness of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda to Bt maize along with solanaceous crops grown in district Faisalabad, Pakistan . Research Square.