Muhammad Haseeb is a researcher specializing in integrated pest management (IPM), invasive insect pest control, biological control, and agricultural engineering. His work focuses on developing sustainable and practical pest management solutions that reduce environmental impact while improving agricultural productivity.

His research integrates ecological principles with engineering-based approaches to manage invasive insect species and strengthen crop protection systems. He is particularly interested in biological control strategies, system-based pest management, and innovative agricultural technologies for sustainable farming.

Areas of Interest

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Invasive Insect Pest Management
• Biological Control
• Agricultural Engineering
• Sustainable Agriculture Systems
• Pest Ecology and Management

Education

Ph.D. in Entomology / Agricultural Engineering

University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA

M.S. in Agricultural Entomology

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

B.S. in Agriculture

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor & Research Scientist (2022 – Present)

Texas A&M University, USA

• Conducts research on invasive insect pest management
• Develops integrated pest management strategies for agricultural systems
• Works on biological control and ecological pest suppression techniques
• Supervises graduate research projects in entomology and IPM

Postdoctoral Research Associate (2018 – 2021)

University of Florida, USA

• Focused on biological control of invasive pests
• Conducted field and laboratory studies on insect ecology
• Evaluated sustainable pest control technologies

Research Fellow (2014 – 2017)

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Kenya

• Worked on agricultural pest management programs
• Conducted invasive species monitoring and biological control trials
• Supported IPM-based farming initiatives

Agricultural Research Officer (2011 – 2013)

National Agricultural Research Centre, Pakistan

• Conducted field research on crop pest management
• Supported development of IPM programs for staple crops
• Assisted in farmer training and extension activities

Research Focus

Muhammad Haseeb’s research focuses on sustainable pest management systems combining biological and engineering approaches:

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system development
• Control of invasive insect pests in agriculture
• Biological control using natural enemies and microbial agents
• Agricultural engineering applications in pest management
• Pest ecology and population dynamics
• Sustainable crop protection technologies

Academic Accomplishments & Awards

• Outstanding Research in Integrated Pest Management Award (2023)
• Early Career Scientist Grant, USDA-IPM Program (2021)
• Best Applied Entomology Research Paper Award (2019)
• International Agricultural Research Fellowship, ICIPE Kenya (2016)
• Graduate Research Excellence Award, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (2012)

Research Projects & Resources

• USDA IPM Invasive Pest Management Program
• Sustainable Biological Control Systems Project
• Agricultural Engineering Solutions for Pest Reduction Initiative
• Global Insect Pest Monitoring Network
• Eco-friendly Pest Control Technology Development Project

Extension & Outreach Activities

Farmer Training & IPM Outreach Program

Provides training to farmers on sustainable pest control and integrated pest management practices.

Major Topics Covered

• Invasive pest identification and control
• Biological control methods
• Safe pesticide usage
• Crop protection strategies
• Sustainable farming systems

Additional Programs

• Field demonstrations on IPM technologies
• Agricultural pest awareness campaigns
• Community-based pest management workshops

Courses Taught

• Integrated Pest Management
• Agricultural Entomology
• Invasive Species Ecology
• Biological Control Techniques
• Agricultural Engineering Applications
• Pest Management Systems Design

Professional Profiles

• Google Scholar
• ResearchGate
• ORCID
• LinkedIn (Academic Profile)

Contact Information

Department of Entomology & Plant Protection

Texas A&M University, USA
Attention to: Dr. Muhammad Haseeb
2475 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843

Email: muhammad.haseeb@famu.edu