Arooj Khan
Lecturer
Department of Biotechnology , Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics

arooj.khan@buitms.edu.pk
Extension No: 638

Qualification

M.Phil. (2018)
Biotechnology
BUITEMS, Pakistan
Bachelor's (2013)
Biotechnology and Informatics
BUITEMS, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Agriculture Biotechnology
  • Plants Physiology
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Biodiversity and Conservation

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Spaced Learning
  • Self-learning
  • Gamification
  • Visual, Audio, & Kinesthetic Teaching
  • Inquiry-Based Learning

Research Interest

  • Plant Molecular Biology
  • Plant Germination
  • DNA Barcoding
  • Bioinformatics
  • Efficient use of Water in Agriculture
  • Hydroponics
  • Agriculture Biotechnology
  • Rainwater Harvesting System (RWHS)
  • SDGs
  • Climate Change
  • Climate Smart Agriculture
  • Nature Based Solutions for Climate challenges

Membership

  • European Geosciences Union
  • Steering Committee of SPAR6C
  • International Science Reserve
  • YOUNGO (Children and Youth Constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC))
  • Climate Action Forum
  • Movers Program by UNDP
  • Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform
  • Pakistan Learning Forum (PLF)
  • National Youth Assembly
  • British Lyceum (Online School)
  • Pakistan Water Panel for Transformative Future

Awards & Achivements

  • Sole member of "Pakistan Water Panel for Transformative Future" from Balochistan
    2025
  • Winner of Young Professionals Debate during the Pakistan Water Week 2024, International Conference on "Building a Climate-Resilient Future: Pathways for Water and Food Security in Pakistan", Organized by IWMI
    2024
  • Organized First ever Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), Balochistan
    2024
  • Sole Female Delegate from Balochistan to WYF Sochi, Russia
    2024
  • Co-organized first and second Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), Pakistan
    2024
  • Sole Female Delegate of Balochistan Official Delegation for COP-29, Baku, Azerbaijan
    2024
  • Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, (Govt of Balochistan) Award for Valuable Contribution for Successful Conduct of "34th National Games" Quetta
    2023
  • Editor of "34th National Games Quetta", Magazine
    2023
  • Coping with Corona: Aao Vaccine Lagawain (Facilitator from Balochistan)
    2022
  • Author of Booklet on "Tourism Potential of Ziarat"
    2022
  • Pakistan Dimond Jubilee CM Award 2022 for "Best Climate Activist"
    2022
  • Pakistan Dimond Jubilee Award 2021 for "Best Social Activist"
    2021
  • Winner of TBTT Program Research Grant
    2021

Academic & Social Links

Arooj Khan is a Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology at BUITEMS, Quetta, where she has been teaching since 2015. Her academic foundation blends science and policy, holding a BS and MS in Biotechnology. She is currently pursuing her PhD at BUITEMS, focusing on climate adaptation and community resilience in arid regions of Pakistan. Over the past decade, Arooj has combined her academic role with national and international engagements in climate action, education, and communication. She has served as a consultant and trainer with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), delivering communication and agribusiness trainings for agriculture and livestock officers. She has also worked extensively with organizations such as Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (Germany), the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Balochistan, and Green Box Pakistan, focusing on youth development, social entrepreneurship, and policy advocacy.

Work Experience

October 2025 to Date
Chairperson "Community Engagement and Fundraising Committee" at Faculty of Life Sciences
BUITEMS
August 2023 to Date
YOUNGO WG Member at Official Constituency of UNFCCC for Children and Youth
YOUNGO
October 2021 to Date
YECAP Fellow and Facilitator at Youth Co:Lab
Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP)
May 2020 to Date
Movers Envoy at Youth Co:Lab
Movers Program
September 2015 to Date
Lecturer at Biotechnology and Informatics
BUITEMS
August 2024 to August 2024
Point of Contact (Baochistan) at Policy Research Challenge (PRC) on Climate Change
School of leadership Foundation (SOLF)
May 2024 to May 2024
Trainer of Master Trainer at Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Program (RBWRP)
United Nation Food and Agriculture Organization
July 2022 to December 2022
Project Lead Trainer at Green Box
Green Box Pakistan
March 2022 to October 2023
Communication Trainer at German Organization
Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung
February 2022 to February 2022
Point of Contact (Baochistan) at Coping with Corona: Aao Vaccine Lagawain
School of leadership Foundation (SOLF)
December 2013 to September 2015
Monitoring and Evaluation Office at WESS
Water, Environment and Sanitation Society (WESS)
June 2013 to August 2013
Research Officer at Analysis of Benazir income support Program (BISP) Waseela-e-rozgar by World Bank
SoSec Consulting Services
April 2013 to May 2013
Field/Citizen Journalist at NGO
Bytes for All (B4A)
April 2013 to May 2013
Master Trainer (MT) at Election Commission of Pakistan
Chip Training and Consulting (Pvt)
March 2013 to May 2013
Community Development Officer at BEEDS
Balochistan Education and Environment Development Society
December 2010 to December 2012
Program Officer/Event Manager at Women Empowerment Project By NED
Balochistan Institute For Development (BIFD)

Certifications

National Event to Launch the Pakistan Drought Management System (PakDMS) and Handing over to Pakistan Meteorological Department
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Pakistan, 2025
Pakistan Water Week (PWW), 2025
IWMI, Pakistan, 2025
Conference of Parties (COP-30)
UNFCCC, Brazil, 2025
Participated in the Consultative Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture by Promoting Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) in Pakistan and completed hands-on training on web-based modules, including ‘Solar Suitability Mapping’ and ‘Solar Sizing Tool,
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Pakistan, 2024
Conference of Parties (COP-29)
UNFCCC, Azerbaijan, 2024
Pakistan Water Week (PWW), 2024
IWMI, Pakistan, 2024
World Youth Festival (WYF)
Director General of ANO "World Youth Festival Directorate", Russia, 2024
Nexus Gain International Winter School (Advancing Sustainable Development & Climate Resilience through integrated Water-Energy-Food Ecosystem Solutions)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Pakistan, 2024
Biodiversity Academy
YOUNGO & Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), Pakistan, 2023
National Sustainable Development Summit
Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC), Pakistan, 2023
Completed the "LIVE WHAT YOU BELIEVE: Human Rights & Religious Freedom eCourse"
Empower Women Media, USA, United States, 2022
Graphic Designing
Government of Balochistan (GOB), DigiBizz, Pakistan, 2022
Understanding SDGs to Respond to Climate Change
Project Procurement International (PPI) and Green Keepers, Pakistan, 2022
World Youth Development Forum
All China Youth Federation , China, 2022
SDGs and Entrepreneurship Training Module (TOT)
Youth Co:Lab & UNDP, Pakistan, 2022 Learn More
Symposium-BUITEMS -PML Integrative Biology Symposium
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2021
How Geospatial Technology Can Aid in Forestry and Wildlife Conservation "in Ten Billion Tree Tsunami (TBTT)
Forest and Wild Life Department (GOB), Pakistan, 2021
Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform
UNDP Bangkock, Pakistan, 2021 Learn More
Women Media Fellowship USA
Empower Women Media, USA, United States, 2021
Five days Hands on Training on Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture
BUITEMS, Agriculture Department, Pakistan, 2020
Delivering Democracy: Strengthening Public Services for Good Governance
Fredrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), Pakistan, 2019
Symposium- Role of Stakeholders in Environmental Protection
Islamic Relief, Pakistan, 2019
Future of Balochistan with prevailing Drought status quo- Role of Stakeholders (Policy Makers, Public Institutes/departments, Academia, Think Tanks, Research Institutes, Media and Civil Society.
Islamic Relief, Pakistan, 2018
Intellectual Property, Patent & Trade Mark under contiinuing professional development program
International Property Organization, Pakistan, 2017
Professional Development Training Program
BUITEMS, Pakistan, 2015
Gender Based Violence - Prevention and Response Training
UNHCR, Pakistan, 2014
Six days workshop on "National curriculum 2006, Lesson planning & Pedagogy for DIstrict Program Managers in Collaboration with NCHD Balochistan, Pakistan
PITE, NCHD, Pakistan, 2013
Training of Master Trainers for the Training of Polling staff, Organized by the ECP for the General Elections 2013
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Pakistan, 2013
Young Leaders Conference (YLC)
School of Leadership Foundation (SOL), Pakistan, 2012
Active Citizens Program (Training of Facilitator)
College of Youth Activism and Development (CYAAD), Pakistan, 2012