Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Musa Khan | Drug Safety and Risk Management | Best Researcher Award
Hainan Intitute of Zhejiang University | China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Musa Khan is an accomplished entomologist and agricultural researcher whose scientific endeavors bridge environmental toxicology, pest management, and agroecological sustainability. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in agricultural entomology, leading to advanced expertise in pest control and ecotoxicology. Currently serving as an Associate Researcher at the Hainan Institute of Zhejiang University in China, Dr. Khan plays a leading role in investigating pesticide toxicity, insecticide resistance, and the ecological risks associated with chemical pest management in rice agroecosystems. His leadership and research contributions under the guidance of distinguished scientists have advanced global understanding of integrated pest management strategies and sustainable agricultural practices.Dr. Khan’s research experience extends to his postdoctoral work at South China Agricultural University, where he explored the management of whiteflies and diamondback moths through ultraviolet light exposure, revealing insights into immunity suppression and its implications for biological control agents. His earlier doctoral research at Huazhong Agricultural University focused on assessing the ecological risks of modern insecticides such as emamectin benzoate and chlorantraniliprole on beneficial predators like Paederus fuscipes, a natural enemy of the brown planthopper. He also evaluated the “push and pull” pest management approach using essential oils and synthetic chemicals, blending ecological knowledge with innovative pest control methods. His master’s and undergraduate studies laid the foundation for his deep understanding of insect–plant interactions, particularly in cotton crops where he analyzed morphological and biochemical traits contributing to pest resistance.A versatile and skilled experimental researcher, Dr. Khan possesses extensive expertise in molecular and biochemical methodologies. His technical proficiency includes DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, gene cloning, enzyme activity analysis, and protein profiling through SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Additionally, his software expertise spans advanced data analysis and visualization platforms such as R-Studio, SPSS, SigmaPlot, and MEGA-X, along with strong skills in scientific illustration using BioRender and AI-based tools for bioinformatics. This blend of laboratory precision and digital innovation positions him as a modern scientist capable of integrating complex datasets into actionable scientific insights.
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Featured Publications
Siddiqui, J. A., Khan, M. M., Bamisile, B. S., Hafeez, M., Qasim, M., & Rasheed, M. T., et al. (2022). Role of insect gut microbiota in pesticide degradation: A review. Frontiers in Microbiology.
Hafeez, M., Ullah, F., Khan, M. M., Li, X., Zhang, Z., Shah, S., Imran, M., Assiri, M. A., et al. (2022). Metabolic-based insecticide resistance mechanism and ecofriendly approaches for controlling of beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua: A review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
Siddiqui, J. A., Bamisile, B. S., Khan, M. M., Islam, W., Hafeez, M., Bodlah, I., & Xu, Y. (2021). Impact of invasive ant species on native fauna across similar habitats under global environmental changes. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
Khan, M. M., Nawaz, M., Hua, H., Cai, W., & Zhao, J. (2018). Lethal and sublethal effects of emamectin benzoate on the rove beetle Paederus fuscipes, a non-target predator of rice brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety.
Liu, S., Zhao, J., Hamada, C., Cai, W., Khan, M., Zou, Y., & Hua, H. (2019). Identification of attractants from plant essential oils for Cyrtorhinus lividipennis, an important predator of rice planthoppers. Journal of Pest Science.