Muhammad Naseem

Dr. Muhammad Naseem is an Associate Professor at Zayed University's College of Natural and Health Sciences. He holds a PhD in Molecular Plant Physiology from the University of Wuerzburg (2005-2009) and completed postdoctoral research on plant hormone-immune networks. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Bosphorus University (2016-2018). His current research focuses on Quinoa biology, mangroves, and CO2 sequestration through synthetic biology. He has earned certifications in teaching from Harvard, Design Thinking from MIT and Columbia, and a Cambridge diploma.

• Education:
• PhD: Molecular Plant Physiology, University of Wuerzburg (2005-2009)
• Postdoc: Plant hormone-immune networks (2009-2016)

Research interests span ecosystems, global change impacts, and plant-microbe interactions. He has reviewed grants for the Czech Science Foundation and DLR Germany, and serves on the editorial board of Scientific Reports. His professional development includes fellowships and advanced training in innovation methodologies.

Teaching emphasizes higher-order thinking and creative scientific approaches. He collaborates on initiatives related to coastal plant biology and environmental sustainability.