Faculty Member Profile

Dr. Rahmatullah Qureshi

Dean

HEC Approved Supervisor

Ph.D Botany (Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, 2005)

Specialization

Plant Biodiversity & Ethnobotany

29 years of experience

Affiliation

Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences

WoS/ ORCID / Google Scholar /Scopus / ResearchGate/Personal Web

ORCID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-9184-1216
ResearcherID: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/F-1441-2018
https://publons.com/researcher/1421790/rahmatullah-qureshi/
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dr_Qureshi2
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.pk/citations?user=JnCxlBgAAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=24339116000
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahmatullah-qureshi-b1b05252 /
Stanford University–Elsevier ranking of world’s top 2% scientists:
https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/8?fbclid=IwdGRzaAM7tFFjbGNrAzu0NGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeYrqgCp1eptvGQlNneY7dcLWNZvhQ6mD4jI2sEyvPW53JoX4VrWS5wful-7A_aem_3yZ-S9mFfTalvyYRmt91WA&sfnsn=scwspwa
Twitter: https://x.com/rahmatullahdr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rahmatullah.qures6
YouTube Channel: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UClWxhcH42L_lQUO6GAYxIMg

Research Group

1- Plant Biodiversity & Conservation
2- Desert Ecology, Rangeland & Climate Resilience
3- Hemp, Cannabis & Industrial Biotechnology

Research Interest

Plant Biodiversity & Conservation
Desert & Rangeland Ecology
Climate Change & Plant Adaptation
Industrial & Medicinal Hemp Research
Medicinal Plants & Ethnobotany
Phytochemistry & Natural Products
Plant Nanobiotechnology
Weed Ecology & Allelopathy
Sustainable Utilization of Plant Resources

No. of Research Projects

On Going

Completed

Research Supervision

PhD

MPhil/MS/M.Sc.(Hons)

Technologies Developed/Patent/IP etc.

Patents:
1- A Synergistic Herbo-Mineral Composition for Enhancing Nitric Oxide Bioavailability,
Endothelial Function, And Male Reproductive Health, and Method of Preparation
Thereof.
2- A Synergistic Herbo-Nutraceutical Composition with Combined Mitochondrial,
Antioxidant, and Androgen-Supportive Action for Enhancing Sperm Motility, Sperm
Count, Semen Volume, and Spermatogenesis, and Method of Preparation Thereof
3- Multi-Target Herbal Composition with Bioenhancers for Prostate Health, Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Associated Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
4- Non-Alcoholic, Non-Sedating Polyherbal Synergistic Antitussive and Expectorant
Phytotherapeutic Composition for the Management of Cough and Respiratory
Disorders, and Methods of Preparation Thereof
5- Method for extraction and isolation of hemp protein from hemp seeds using green
solvents
6- Cannabinoid Synergistic Topical Analgesic Formulation
7- Phytobiotic-Micronutrient Fertilizer Formulation for Improving Cannabidiol (CBD)
Biosynthesis in Cannabis sativa
8- A polyherbal composition to act as a cooling, refrigerant, antioxidant and an appetizer

Products: 16

Area(s) of Consultancy Services

Plant Biodiversity Assessment, Hemp Project Execution, Product Development

Total Publications: 325

Research Papers (Latest Ten)

Munir, M., Qureshi, R., Arshad, F., Jabeen, A., Hashem, A., Avila-Quezada, G. D., ... & Waheed, M. 2026. Seasonal shifts in algal communities driven by environmental gradients in Kallar Kahar Lake, Pakistan. Limnology, 1-16. (Impact Factor: 1.6). (2026)
Siddiqa A, R. Qureshi, G. Yasmin, S. Rafique, N.U.A. Zafar, C.S. Hussain, S.U. Rehman and N. Naheed. 2025. Unlocking the dual healing powers of plant-based metallic nanoparticles: managing diabetes and tackling male infertility challenges. Front. Endocrinol. 16: 1482127. (Impact Factor: 4.6). (2025)
Siddiqa, A., R. Qureshi, S. Kalsoom, I.A. Khan, Z.U.R. Mashwani, N.U.A. Zafar, M.B. Farhan, L.E.P. Martínez, A. Ahmad and A. Ali. 2025. Cannabis sativa- mediated biosynthesis of copper-zinc-selenium nanocomposites: phytochemical profiling, antioxidant properties, and molecular docking insights. Journal of Cannabis Research, 7(1): 80. (Impact Factor: 4.3). (2025)
Munazir, M., Z. Bibi, R. Qureshi, I. Saba, T. Anwar, H. Qureshi, H.S. El-Beltagi, I. Ismoilov, F. Tukhtaboeva, N.Y. Rebouh and M.M. Alomran. 2025. From waste to resource: evaluating contaminated water as a dual-edged tool for crop growth and phytochemical enhancement. Environmental Earth Sciences, 84(21): 629. (Impact Factor: 2.8). (2025)
Zafar, N.U.A., R. Qureshi, A. Siddiqa, S.A.M. Naqvi, F. Waheed, Z.U.R. Mashwani, A. Ali, K.A.H. Ramírez, G. Medina-P´erez, A. Pelaez-Acero, A. Ahmad. 2025. From root to recovery: The role of herbs in polycystic ovary syndrome management. Steroids, 218: 109606. (Impact Factor: 2.1). (2025)
Latif, S., R. Qureshi, A. Rauf, N. Ilyas, Q. Hussain, S.S.H. Shah, S. Rehman, A.M. Khan, N. Khan, M.A. Abdel-Maksoud, A. Malik, S. Fatima & B.H. Kiani. 2025. Influence of different priming treatments on germination potential and seedling establishment of four important hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivars. Scientific Reports, 15: 3073. (Impact Factor: 3.8). (2025)
Younas, M., R. Qureshi, R. van Velzen, Z.U.R. Mashwani, Z. Saqib, A. Ali, S. Rehman, M.A. Farah and K.M. Al-Anazi. 2024. Geo-climatic factors co-drive the phenotypic diversity of wild hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in the Potohar Plateau and Lesser Himalayas. BMC Plant Biology, 24(1): 1031. (Impact Factor: 5.40). (2024)
Batool, N., M. Munazir, R. Qureshi, T. Anwar, H. Qureshi, I. Saba, S. Ikram, N. Ullah, W. Soufan & W. Zaman. 2024. Morphological and physiological responses of Momordica charantia to heavy metals and nutrient toxicity in contaminated water. Scientific Reports,14: 30200. (Impact Factor: 3.8). (2024)
Shah, S.S.H., S. Latif, R. Qureshi, N. Ilyas, M.S. Ahmad, S. Rehman, N. Khan, M.A. Abdel-Maksoud, M.A. El-Tayeb, I.A. Saleh & B.H. Kiani. 2024. Optimizing germination dynamics in seven key industrial and medicinal hemp varieties through seed priming techniques: An initial study for hemp cultivation in Pakistan. Industrial Crops and Products, 222(3): 119739. (Impact Factor: 5.6). (2024)
Shah, S.S.H., S. Latif & R. Qureshi. 2024. Unlocking the therapeutic potential of medicinal hemp: Insights into pharmacokinetics and metabolism of cannabinoids. Current Bioactive Compound, 21(7): E15734072320482. (Impact Factor: 1.0). (2024)

Books (Latest Ten)

Plant Biodiversity — Springer Nature (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978- 981-92-1471-6) (2026)
Plant Responses to Hyperarid Desert Environments — Springer (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-59135-3) (2017)
Potentially Important Food Plants of Pakistan. Food Plant Solutions Field Guide – Pakistan, Version 4 —Rotary Club of Devonport North District 9830 & Food Plants International. (https://www.echocommunity.org/resources/085ed1c4-6466-4c30-87bd- 6a4bd8ae6db7) (2015)
Flora of Nara Desert, Pakistan — Nova Science Publishers (https://www.amazon.co.za/Flora-Desert-Pakistan-Rahmatullah- Qureshi/dp/1620816385) (2013)
The Ethnobotanical Profile of Tehsil Kotli Sattian, Rawalpindi, Pakistan — Nova Science Publishers (https://www.amazon.com.be/-/en/Ethnobotanical-Profile-Sattian- Rawalpindi-Pakistan/dp/1624172903) (2013)

HEC Distinguished Award. 2026. Higher Education Commision, Pakistan. (2026)
Best Research Professor Award- 2024- 25 by PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2024)
Best Research Professor Award-2022 By PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2022)
Best Research Professor Award -2020 By PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2020)
The Government of Pakistan -PCST, Productive Scientist of Pakistan Award -2016 (C-category) (2016)
The Government of Pakistan – PCST, Productive Scientist of Pakistan Award -2014 (D-category) (2014)
The Government of Pakistan – PCST, Productive Scientist of Pakistan Award -2013 (2013)
The Government of Pakistan – PCST, Productive Scientist of Pakistan Award -2012 (2012)
The Government of Pakistan – PCST, Productive Scientist of Pakistan Award -2011 (2011)

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