Zubair Aslam | soil fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Zubair Aslam | soil fertility | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Dr. Zubair Aslam is a distinguished academic and researcher with expertise in Agronomy and Microbiology. He currently holds the position of Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, under the HEC Tenure Track System since September 2019. Dr. Aslam earned his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 2007.

 

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🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea.
  • Post-doctoral research at the University of Queensland, Australia, under the Endeavour Award.
  • M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agronomy from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • Tenured Associate Professor at the University of Agriculture since September 2019.
  • Assistant Professor under HEC Tenure Track System (TTS) from March 2011 to August 2019.
  • Assistant Professor under HEC Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs Program from March 2010 to February 2011.
  • Post-doctoral research at Gyeongsang National University, Korea, from March 2007 to August 2009.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

  • Recipient of the Endeavour Award 2014 for postdoctoral research in Australia.
  • 2nd prize in poster competition on Vermitechnology at the 16th International Congress of Soil Science.
  • First prize in poster presentation at the National Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture in Changing Climate.”

🔬 Skills:

  • Proficient in various microbiological, molecular biological, and biochemical techniques.
  • Experienced in instrument handling, including HPLC, GC, spectrophotometer, and centrifuge.

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Zubair Aslam’s research primarily focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, particularly the use of vermicompost to enhance crop resilience to environmental stresses. 🌾 His work explores the integration of vermicompost with synthetic fertilizers, compost, and cellulolytic microbe-enriched cow dung vermicompost, emphasizing its positive impact on wheat and maize crops facing drought stress. 🌱 The studies also delve into the morpho-physiological, biochemical, and yield responses of crops to different organic and microbial amendments, contributing valuable insights to the field of agronomy. 🚜 Dr. Aslam’s research aligns with sustainable farming practices, addressing challenges such as drought and allelopathy for improved crop productivity. 🌿

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Muez Berhe Gebremedhin | Food Security

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Dr Muez Berhe  Gebremedhin: Leading Researcher in Food Security
Associate researcher at  Oil Crop Research Institute, China

🌱🔬 Dr. Muez Berhe G/medhin is a seasoned Plant Breeder and Seed Scientist from Ethiopia, born on September 11th, 1980. With a PhD in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems from Mekelle University, his academic journey also includes a Master’s in Biology from Bahir Dar University and a Bachelor’s in Biology minor Chemistry.

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🎓 Education:

PhD: Plant Breeding and Seed System, Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2016-2023).Master: Biology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar (2006-2008).Bachelor: Biology minor Chemistry, Bahir Dar University (2000-2003).HSSS: Humera Senior Secondary School (1997-1999)

💼Professional Experience:

PhD Candidate: Plant Breeding and Seed, Mekelle University (2016-2023).Plant Protection/Entomology Researcher: Humera Agricultural Research Centre (2008-2016).Post-harvest and Storage Pest Management Specialist: Humera Agricultural Research Centre (2016-Present).Teacher: Humera Preparatory School (Full-time), Greenwich College (Part-time)

👨‍🏫 Work Activities:
  • Conducting research to improve sesame value chain and promote new technologies.
  • Collaborating with Wageningen University & Research for sustainable sesame production.

Muez Berhe is a dedicated Plant Breeder and Seed Scientist contributing to the growth of the sesame sector, improving farmer income, and promoting sustainable agriculture. 🌱🔍

Research Focus 🌾🔬

Muez Berhe’s research encompasses a diverse range of agricultural studies, prominently focusing on the impact of storage technologies on insect pests, post-harvest losses, and seed quality in crops like chickpea and sesame. His investigations delve into insect population density, species composition, and associated losses in chickpea seeds, as well as the effects of storage duration and technologies on pest infestations in sesame seeds. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of the genome of Sesamum indicum and the biology of pests affecting sesame fields. Berhe’s work bridges genetics, agronomy, and post-harvest management for sustainable crop production. 🌱👨‍🔬

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