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About the Lab
About the Lab
The COMSATS Wheat Lab (CWL) is a multidisciplinary research group dedicated to advancing wheat science through genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics, and precision breeding. Led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sajjad, the lab focuses on developing innovative wheat genetic, genomic, and phenomic resources using modern omics technologies and AI-assisted crop improvement approaches.
Research Areas
Research Areas
Wheat Genomics & Genetics
Wheat Genomics & Genetics
Identification of genes associated with wheat yield, quality, and stress tolerance.
AI-Driven Wheat Phenomics
AI-Driven Wheat Phenomics
Application of artificial intelligence and imaging technologies for crop phenotyping.
Precision Breeding
Precision Breeding
Use of molecular markers and genomic tools for targeted wheat improvement.
Nutritional Wheat Research
Nutritional Wheat Research
Development of high-quality and nutritionally enhanced wheat varieties.
Stress Biology
Stress Biology
Research on wheat responses to heat, drought, and salinity stress.
Major Achievements
Major Achievements
Discovery of multiple wheat genes associated with yield and quality.
Development of high-throughput KASP markers.
Establishment of AI-based phenotyping pipelines.
Development of high amylose and waxy wheat lines.
Publication of 70+ SCI-indexed research papers.
Contact
Contact
COMSATS Wheat Lab (CWL)
Department of Biosciences
COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: muhammad.sajjad@comsats.edu.pk
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