DR. NAEEM ABBAS: A DEDICATED ENTOMOLOGIST AND RESEARCHER ✨
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Naeem Abbas is a distinguished entomologist and academic, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Plant Protection Department at the College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience in insect resistance, pest management, and molecular entomology, he has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural sciences.
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Born in Muzaffar Garh, Punjab, Pakistan, Dr. Naeem Abbas showed an early inclination toward biological sciences. He pursued his Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Entomology from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, followed by an MSc (Hons.) in Entomology. His PhD research focused on monitoring insecticide resistance, determining genetics, and analyzing cross-resistance in houseflies from poultry farms in Punjab, Pakistan. His academic excellence was evident when he secured the third position in his MPhil.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Abbas has held various academic positions, showcasing his commitment to research and teaching. Before joining King Saud University in 2019, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He also served as a Visiting Faculty Member at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, and Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan.
His research primarily focuses on:
- Insecticide resistance monitoring and management
- Molecular and biochemical mechanisms of resistance
- Evolution and fitness costs associated with insecticide resistance
- Integrated pest management strategies
- Agricultural and medically important pest control
Dr. Abbas has led and contributed to numerous research projects, including studies on flonicamid resistance in houseflies and biochemical characterization of pesticide resistance in infectious disease vectors.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
His research has provided critical insights into resistance development in agricultural pests, helping formulate effective pest control strategies. Dr. Abbas has mentored several students and researchers, fostering the next generation of entomologists. His findings have influenced pest management policies and strategies in both academia and the agricultural industry.
ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
- Crop Protection (2025) – Resistance development in Oxycarenus hyalinipennis
- Agronomy (2025) – Evaluation of insecticide toxicity on Myzus persicae
- Toxins (2024) – Resistance mechanisms in Lepidopteran pests
- Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology (2023) – Resistance monitoring in Myzus persicae
- Biology (2023) – Biological fitness cost and demographic growth characteristics
- Insects (2023) – Alpha-cypermethrin resistance in Musca domestica
HONORS & AWARDS
- Research Productivity Award (2016, 2017) by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.
- Incentive Award (2016) for research publications by The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
- Top 10 Young Productive Scientists of Pakistan (2016) and ranked among the top 100 Productive Scientists of Pakistan in subsequent years.
- Indigenous PhD Scholarship by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
- Outstanding Reviewer Recognition from Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Looking ahead, Dr. Abbas aims to expand his research into novel biopesticides, resistance management strategies, and sustainable pest control methods. His work will continue to impact agricultural productivity, pest management policies, and environmental sustainability.
FINAL NOTE
Dr. Naeem Abbas continues to be a key figure in the field of entomology, dedicating his expertise to addressing global agricultural challenges. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovative research methodologies make him an invaluable asset to the scientific community.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Evaluation of Insecticide Toxicity and Field Performance Against Myzus persicae
- Authors: Safwat G. Sabra, Naeem Abbas, Abdulwahab Hafez
- Journal: Agronomy
- Year: 2025
Resistance of Lepidopteran Pests to Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins
- Authors: Muhammad Afzal, Mamuna Ijaz, Naeem Abbas, Sarfraz Ali Shad, Jose Eduardo Serrao
- Journal: Toxins
- Year: 2024
Biological Fitness Cost, Demographic Growth Characteristics, and Resistance Mechanism in Alpha-Cypermethrin-Resistant Musca domestica
- Authors: Abdulwahab M. Hafez, Naeem Abbas
- Journal: Biology
- Year: 2023
First Monitoring of Resistance and Corresponding Mechanisms in the Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae, to Registered and Unregistered Insecticides in Saudi Arabia
- Authors: Safwat G. Sabra, Naeem Abbas, Abdulwahab M. Hafez
- Journal: Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology
- Year: 2023
Alpha-Cypermethrin Resistance in Musca domestica
- Authors: Naeem Abbas, Abdulwahab Hafez
- Journal: Insects
- Year: 2023