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Dr. Ahmad Aziz is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering at Tennessee State University (TSU), part of the College of Agriculture. His research focuses on Biotechnology, Sorghum Genetics, and Biofuel Feedstock, with significant contributions to plant genomics and crop improvement. He has authored over 32 refereed journal articles, numerous books, and presented at 51 conferences.
Education:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Barani Agricultural College, Pakistan (1988)
- M.Phil. Molecular Biology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Pakistan (1991)
- Ph.D. Molecular Genetics, University of New Brunswick, Canada (1998)
Teaching: Courses include Biotechnology and Society, Bioinformatics, Research Ethics in Agricultural Sciences, and Advanced topics in Agricultural Biotechnology.
Research Grants:
- 2024: Innovative Pre-Breeding of Corn for Middle Tennessee (Tennessee Corn Promotion Board)
- 2022: Sorghum microspore bank and USDA/NIFA Climate Smart Initiative
- 2015: Genome-wide miRNA analysis for biofuel sorghum (NAS)
Research Focus: Dr. Aziz pioneers genetic profiling of plant gametes, biofuel crop development, and epigenetic stress responses. His work integrates lab-to-field approaches, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and community outreach.
Awards:
- 2023 Travel Grant for CRISPR Education Workshop
- 2013 Poster Award for Innovation in Feasibility Evaluations
- 1988 Gold Medalist, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Outreach: Conducts biotech training in underserved Tennessee communities and Ghana, developing DNA-fingerprinting curricula for high schools via mobileag.org.
