is Associate Professor, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith (Rajasthan) since 2010. He obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from University of Lucknow (U.P.). He also qualified ASRB-NET (ICAR) examination. He was awarded J.R.F. and S.R.F. by Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi during his research. Dr. Alam has vast experience of teaching and research. He has published about 150 research articles in various prestigious international and national journals and has supervised 12 students for their PhD He has authored 5 textbooks with reputed publishers. He is a Life member of various associations of plant sciences. He has attended and presented his research findings in many national and international conferences. He is affiliated to various journals of international repute as a member of their editorial board. He is a recognized external expert in his field by ENVIS-BSI, Kolkata. The world's largest School, City Montessori School (Lucknow) recognizes him as "Fellow of CMS".