Muhammad Hammad Yasin

Currently developing and evaluating entomopathogenic nematode (EPN)-based biocontrol products at one of Germany's leading biopesticide companies. • Conducting survival and virulence bioassays to assess nematode efficacy and product performance under controlled laboratory conditions. • Working on encapsulation and formulation optimization to improve nematode stability, shelf life, and field applicability. • Evaluating quality parameters relevant to commercial biopesticide development and registration. • Lin

Thesis research investigating the predatory efficacy of Chrysoperla affinis against developmental stages of Palpita vitrealis, a key pest of Jasminum grandiflorum in the Grasse region of France. • Designed and conducted laboratory predation bioassays across multiple pest developmental stages. • Reared and maintained insect colonies under controlled conditions for experimental use. • Analyzed predation data using R (GLMM models) and contributed to scientific reporting. • Collaborated with INRAE researchers

Represented the MSc BOOST cohort, facilitating communication between students and faculty, and helping organize academic and networking events within the program.

Field internship with the Cane Procurement and Development Department, supporting farmer advisory services across sugarcane growing areas in Punjab, Pakistan. • Conducted farmer meetings on sugarcane yield improvement, covering soil preparation, fertilizer planning, and variety selection under local growing conditions. • Discussed integrated pest and crop management strategies with farmers, promoting both chemical and biological control methods including natural enemies of sugarcane pests. • Carried out fi

Field internship with the Agriculture Department of Punjab, focused on integrated pest management and biological crop protection in cotton farming systems. • Conducted pest scouting and monitored pest population thresholds across farm fields. • Applied Trichogramma cards as a biological control method against cotton pests. • Promoted biopesticides and IPM practices among local farming communities. • Collaborated with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Extension Department on field implementation.

A semester focusing on nematode morphology, molecular tools, soil biodiversity, and nematodes as bioindicators of soil health. One of a small cohort of international students selected annually for this specialized program.

MSc in Biocontrol Solutions for Plant Health, specializing in biopesticides, entomology, IPM, and microbial biocontrol agents. Conducted thesis research at INRAE Sophia Agrobiotech on the predatory efficacy of Chrysoperla affinis against Palpita vitrealis in jasmine crop systems.

BSc (Hons) in Agriculture with major in Agronomy, covering integrated pest management, soil science, agroecology, crop physiology, and precision agriculture. Published: "Worldwide Wheat Diseases: Their Current Status and Mode of Resistance" — Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering,