Shinwari Zabta Khan

Dr. Zabta K. Shinwari is the Distinguished National Professor and Vice Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology. A Kohat native, he holds a PhD from Kyoto University, Japan, and has held multiple senior roles, including CEO of Qarshi Research International and Vice Chancellor of Kohat University of Science & Technology. He is also the founder of the University of Science & Technology, Bannu. His research interests include Molecular Systematics, Bioethics, and Biotechnology. He has reported over 200 plant genes, with five showing drought and stress tolerance. Dr. Shinwari has authored eight books and over 550 research articles, with more than 26,550 citations, an H-index of 85, and 3 patents. He has also mentored over 105 M.Phil and PhD students.