Shahzad Ali | Crop Cultivation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shahzad  Ali | Crop Cultivation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Hazara University, Mansehra,Pakistan

Shahzad Ali is a Pakistani national with extensive expertise in agronomy and crop cultivation. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Cultivation and Farming System Ecology from Northwest A & F University in China, an M.Phil in Agronomy from the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, and a B.Sc (Honors) in Agronomy from the same institution.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

PhD in Crop Cultivation and Farming System (Ecology) from Northwest A & F University, China (2015-2018). M.Phil (Honr’s) in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2012-2013). B.Sc (Honr’s) in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar (2008-2011)

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

Postdoctoral Fellowship at the School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University (June 2022 – March 2024). Lecturer at the Department of Agriculture, Hazara University, Pakistan (December 2020 – June 2022). Young Talent Researcher at Grassland Agricultural Science and Technology College of Lanzhou University (March 2020 – December 2020). Postdoctoral Fellowship at Qingdao University (May 2018 – March 2020). Research Associate in research projects sponsored by HEC (June 2011 – June 2013)

🔬 Scientific Research Projects:

Natural Science Youth Project of Shandong Province: Research on the spatial-temporal characteristics of drought along the Belt and Road based on remote sensing and ground observation. China Postdoctoral Science Foundation: Research on spatial-temporal distribution of drought in the Belt and Road region based on big data of satellite remote sensing information. University Level Special Fund for Postdoctoral Research of Qingdao University: Investigation of spatial-temporal distribution of drought in the Belt and Road region based on big data of satellite remote sensing information. Zhejiang Normal University Postdoctoral Research Special Fund: Analysis of the Relationship between Vegetation Dynamics, Drought Sensitivity, and Climate Change in East Asia from 1982 to 2019.

🌱 Research Focus: Crop Cultivation

Crop Ecology: Understanding the interactions between crops and their environment, including soil, climate, and biotic factors, to optimize cultivation practices. Crop Physiology: Investigating the physiological processes of crops, such as growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses, to improve yield and quality. Crop Management: Developing innovative and sustainable crop management strategies, including irrigation techniques, nutrient management, and pest control, to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Crop Breeding and Genetics: Exploring genetic variability in crops and employing breeding techniques to develop new cultivars with improved traits, such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional content. Agroecology: Integrating ecological principles into agricultural systems to promote biodiversity, ecosystem services, and resilience, fostering sustainable crop production.

Citations:

  • Citations (Since 2019): 3578
  • h-index (Since 2019): 31
  • i10-index (Since 2019): 86

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. “Biochar soil amendment on alleviation of drought and salt stress in plants: a critical review”
    • Authors: S Ali, M Rizwan, MF Qayyum, YS Ok, M Ibrahim, M Riaz, MS Arif, F Hafeez, …
    • Published in: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
    • Citations: 514
  2. “Assessment of climate impact on vegetation dynamics over East Africa from 1982 to 2015”
    • Authors: W Kalisa, T Igbawua, M Henchiri, S Ali, S Zhang, Y Bai, J Zhang
    • Published in: Scientific reports, 2019
    • Citations: 158
  3. “Plastic-film mulching for enhanced water-use efficiency and economic returns from maize fields in semiarid China”
    • Authors: P Zhang, T Wei, T Cai, S Ali, Q Han, X Ren, Z Jia
    • Published in: Frontiers in plant science, 2017
    • Citations: 110
  4. “Effects of planting patterns and sowing densities on grain-filling, radiation use efficiency and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid regions”
    • Authors: Q Jia, L Sun, H Mou, S Ali, D Liu, Y Zhang, P Zhang, X Ren, Z Jia
    • Published in: Agricultural Water Management, 2018
    • Citations: 93
  5. “Optimizing the phosphorus use in cotton by using CSM-CROPGRO-cotton model for semi-arid climate of Vehari-Punjab, Pakistan”
    • Authors: A Amin, W Nasim, M Mubeen, M Nadeem, L Ali, HM Hammad, SR Sultana, …
    • Published in: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
    • Citations: 81
  6. “Mulch covered ridges affect grain yield of maize through regulating root growth and root-bleeding sap under simulated rainfall conditions”
    • Authors: Q Jia, K Chen, Y Chen, S Ali, A Sohail, S Fahad
    • Published in: Soil and Tillage Research, 2018
    • Citations: 76