Dr. Imran, South China Agriculture University, China
Dr. Imran is a distinguished agronomist and UAV technology researcher, currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at South China Agricultural University. With a Ph.D. in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, he has made significant contributions to soil and nutrient management, CO₂ sequestration, and climate-smart agriculture. He has authored several books and numerous high-impact research papers. A recipient of prestigious awards, including the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Ph.D. Scholarship and Türkiye Bursları Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dr. Imran is dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and innovative farming techniques. 🌱📚
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Education 🎓
Dr. Imran is a distinguished agronomist with a strong academic background and extensive research experience 🌱📚. He earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, in 2020 🎓. His academic journey includes an M.Sc. (H) (2014) and a B.Sc. (Hons) (2011) in Agronomy from leading Pakistani universities. He pursued postdoctoral research in Soil and Nutrient Management at Cukurova University, Turkey (2021-22) 🌾, and UAV Technology & Agronomy at South China Agricultural University (2024) ✈️. Additionally, he served as a Research Fellow at INTI International University (2023). His early education was completed in Swat, Pakistan 🏫
Awards 🏆
Dr. Imran has maintained an outstanding academic record with an overall first division throughout his career 🎓🌱. He secured 1st position in F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) at Govt. Higher Secondary School Baidara, Swat 🏆, and topped the B.Sc. (Hons) Agronomy department at Gomal University 🥇. He earned 2nd position in M.Sc. (Hons) at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar. A recipient of the prestigious Ph.D. scholarship from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) 🇨🇭, he also received a postdoctoral fellowship from Türkiye Bursları 🇹🇷. His research excellence earned him the Best Research Paper Award (2021) 📑 and Best Researcher Award (2020) 🌍.
Experience 🧪
Dr. Imran has extensive research experience in agronomy and crop science 🌱🔬. At the KP Agriculture Research Wing, Mingora Swat, he conducted a one-year study on rice, analyzing the effects of different transplanting dates on various genotypes 🌾. His two-year research on canola focused on sulfur’s impact on rapeseed yield and quality. Over five years, he studied cereal and oilseed-based cropping systems, exploring organic sources, phosphorus levels, and beneficial microbes in maize-soybean rotation 🌽🌿. Additionally, he investigated pyrolyzed and organic waste management under mycorrhizal inoculation to enhance soil productivity and wheat-sunflower growth and yield 🌻🌾.
Research Focus 🔍
Dr. Imran’s research primarily focuses on sustainable agriculture 🌱, soil remediation 🌍, and climate-resilient crop production 🌾. His work integrates soil science, agronomy, and environmental biotechnology to improve crop yield, soil health, and ecosystem resilience. He explores microclimate engineering 🌦️, biochar-based soil amendments 🏜️, UAV technology for precision agriculture 🚁, and nanobiotechnology 🧪 to mitigate abiotic stress and enhance crop health. His studies also address heavy metal contamination mitigation 🏭, organic and inorganic fertilization strategies 🌽, and carbon sequestration for climate change adaptation 🌡️. His interdisciplinary approach contributes to sustainable food production and environmental protection.
Publications📚
Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production and Arid Land Management
Rotors Wind Wall Enabled Microclimate Engineering for Enhanced Rice Leaf Morphometrics Traits, Yield and Agronomic Performance
Mitigating cadmium contamination in soil using Biochar, sulfur-modified Biochar, and other organic amendments