Dr Naved Akbar

I have pursued research in the field of plant biotechnology because I enjoy the application of logical thinking as a tool for exploring and satisfying my curiosity about the world around me. I believe that at the core of all successful teaching in biological sciences is the ability to convey the excitement of the subject to students in the classroom as well as in the lab, instilling in students a desire to learn more about subject. This requires an emphasis on the biological systems about which we still have an incredible amount to learn. In this context, as a teacher I aim to provide my students with the academic knowledge and necessary skills useful in biological sciences, including the ability to think and express one’s self logically. I think it is important to engage the students in learning about biological sciences not only to expose towards the subject which they might be interested, but to foster a general understanding and appreciation for the world around us. Moreover, engage, explore and explain approach is essential for attracting students towards the sciences. Providing students hands on opportunities to explore various career directions and branches within plant sciences in the classroom. Undergraduate research is an outstanding way to achieve this and lets students actively learn and engage with the scientific process. I was fortunate to have had these types of experiences during my education and my career. However, not every student is interested in conducting research in a lab, but developing interest among them will be my prior responsibility.