Dr. Laiq Ur Rahman | Plant Stress | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal Aromatic Plants | India

Dr. Laiq Ur Rahman is a distinguished Indian plant biotechnologist and Chief Scientist at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Lucknow, where he also coordinates the Plant Biotechnology Division. He obtained his academic training in Botany from Lucknow University, earning his doctorate in plant sciences, followed by postdoctoral research in metabolic engineering at Nagasaki University in Japan. His professional journey spans extensive research and leadership experience within CSIR-CIMAP, where he advanced from scientist to chief scientist, contributing significantly to plant metabolic engineering, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and stress-tolerant crop development. His research interests encompass plant genetic transformation, biotechnological improvement of medicinal and aromatic plants, and the use of hairy root culture systems for enhanced production of bioactive compounds. Dr. Rahman has authored over a hundred peer-reviewed research papers, books, and reviews, demonstrating expertise in metabolic pathway manipulation, gene expression analysis, and biotransformation. He has mentored several doctoral and postdoctoral scholars and led numerous national and international research projects. His scientific excellence has been recognized through prestigious honors including the Ruchi Ram Sahni Award, JSPS and BOYSCAST Fellowships, and multiple CSIR recognitions. Through his sustained contributions to innovation and biotechnology advancement, Dr. Rahman continues to inspire excellence in plant science research globally.