Journal of Plant Pathology

Dr. Ghulam Muhae-Ud-Din is an Associate Professor in the College of Agriculture at Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, China. He obtained his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, where his research focused on wheat–pathogen interactions and the management of Tilletia controversa through hormones. His academic journey also includes M.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Plant Pathology from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Pakistan and China and supervised postgraduate students.

Muhammad Faizan Latif is a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in advanced biotechnology and bioinformatics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Nanjing Normal University, where he conducted research on transgenic solutions for plant viral diseases. He has worked on numerous biotechnology-focused projects in both academic and industrial settings, including internships at Monsanto and training at leading biotechnology institutes in Pakistan. His work is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. He is passionate about applying scientific innovation to address global agricultural and environmental challenges.

Dr. Muhammad Hamzah Saleem is a Research Assistant at Qatar University and is recognized among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide. He has authored over 240 peer-reviewed research articles with more than 14,000 citations, focusing on plant stress physiology, phytoremediation, nanotechnology, and sustainable agriculture. His research primarily investigates the mechanisms of plant tolerance under heavy metal stress and the application of nanoparticles and plant growth-promoting microbes for remediation strategies. Dr. Saleem has extensive editorial and reviewing experience for numerous high-impact international journals and actively contributes to advancing plant science research globally.

Dr. Feng Zhou is a plant pathology and molecular biology specialist with a strong research foundation built through postgraduate studies. He currently serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Plant Protection and Environment, Henan Institute of Science and Technology. His academic journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing knowledge in early plant disease diagnosis, chemical control, plant-microbe interactions, and fungicide resistance mechanisms. He is actively involved in multiple editorial boards and peer review committees and has received numerous awards for scientific excellence.

Dr. Alieu Mohamed Bah is an Associate Professor of Crop Science and currently serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Njala University, Sierra Leone. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Science from Zhejiang University, China, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Education, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Education from Njala University. With over two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Bah has held several leadership roles, including Head of the Crop Science Department and Dean of the School of Agriculture.

Dr. Bah is an accomplished researcher in areas such as plant stress physiology, organic soil amendments, and varietal improvement. He has published over 25 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has supervised numerous undergraduate, MPhil, and Ph.D. theses. He has also played a lead role in major national and international agricultural research projects, especially in food safety, rice breeding, and mutation breeding under the IAEA-AFRA initiatives.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Bah has been actively involved in national development projects, consultancy, curriculum development, and capacity building. He has served as a consultant for various organizations including BBC Media Action, COOPI, IFAD, and AAH. He also coordinated several donor-funded initiatives focused on seed production, food security, and sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Bah is a member of several professional bodies including the African Crop Science Society and the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists. His service includes editorial board memberships, national agricultural boards, and leadership in educational and community development institutions.

Musa Decius Saffa is a Sierra Leonean agricultural scientist and lecturer at Njala University, where he has been teaching and conducting research since 2016. With a strong academic background in crop protection, he holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, and has recently completed his PhD in Crop Protection at Njala University. His work focuses primarily on plant health, including the management of agricultural pests and diseases, sustainable crop production, and integrated pest control strategies.

Musa has contributed to the scientific community with over a dozen publications in reputable journals, addressing issues such as the effect of green manure on maize productivity, pest infestation in local yam genotypes, and seasonal variations in cassava disease incidence. He has actively participated in agricultural seminars and workshops and served as a laboratory assistant with WAVE Sierra Leone. His commitment to agricultural advancement is matched by his dedication as an ordained minister since 2016.

Fluent in English, Mende, and Krio, Musa is passionate about improving food security and promoting environmentally sound agricultural practices across Sierra Leone and beyond.