Staff at the Research Institute

Dr. Shahid Afghan

Designation
Director General Research

Qualification
Ph. D. (Agri.) Agronomy

Publications
Research papers 52
Training manual 01
Booklets 02

Specialisation
Agronomy

Experience
16-years

Training Course
(a) National Cadet Corps, Pakistan Army
(b) Corporate Planning, Lahore Univ. of Management Sciences,Lahore
(c) Sugarcane Technology, Shakarganj Training Institute, Jhang
(d) Basic of Exports, Jhang Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(e) Internal Audit ISO-9002, Moody International, UK
(f) Professional Business English Language, SURE Institute,Lahore

Achievements
(a) Q. A. Gold medal on best research paper from Pakistan
Society of Sugarcane Technologist
(b) Evolution & Development of two new sugarcane varieties
SPSG-26 & SPSG-394, approved by the Government of
Pakistan for commercial cultivation. A large number is in pipeline
(c) Editor of Scientific Research Journal “Pakistan Sugar Journal”.
(d) Low Cost Production Technology, for growing of field Crops.
(e) Biological Control of sugarcane borer’s complex.
(f) Formulation of an organic fertilizer (Bio-compost) a rich source
of macro-micro nutrient & organic matter.
(g) Technical training of 30-Extension Agronomists on production technology of sugarcane crop.

 

   

Zia-ul-Hussnain                                                                  

Designation
Plant Pathologist       

Qualification
B.Sc (Hons) Agri. (Plant Pathology)  

Publications   14

Specialization
Pathology, Biocontrol

Experience
9 Years

Training Course
(a) International training and symposium on viral diseases at NIBGE, Fisalabad
(b) Rearing technique of Chrysoperla carnea from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Achievements           
(a) Approval of two sugarcane varieties
(b) Establishment of Biocontrol labs.
(c) Establishment of ELISA Technique at Pathology.   

   

Kazim Ali

Designation
Assistant Manager

Qualification             
M. Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (Agronomy)

Publications 7

Specialisation            
Agronomy, Biotechnology

Experience
(a) Manager Form Advisory Service, Jullunder Seed Corporation  (6 month)
(b) Research Associate at NIBGE  (1year+2month)
(c) Asst. Manager at SSRI  (7 year+1month)

Training Course
(a) National training at NIBGE
(b) International training at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

   

Aamir Shahazad

Designation
Trainee Officer

Qualification
B.Sc (Hons) Agri. (Plant Pathology)

Publications 01

Specialisation
Plant Pathology, Nematology

Experience
1- year

Training Course
Training for basics of Nematology & Field at National Nematological Research Center, Karachi

Achievements
Establishment of Nematology Lab

   

Khalid Hussain    
          
Designation
Assistant Botanist    

Qualification
(a) Master in Philosophy (M.Phil)
(b) B.Ed.

Publications 07

Specialisation
Botany (Physiology, Ecology & Taxonomy) 

Experience
6 years      

Achievements
(a) Establishment of Botanic Garden
(b) Approval of two sugarcane varieties
(c) Conduction of Agronomic trial  

   

Muhammad Athar Farooq

Designation
Librarian

Qualification
(a) Diploma in Computer Application  (DCA)
(b) Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences (BLIS)
(c) B.Ed.       

Experience
(a) Data Entry Operator (2- year)
(b) Computer Lab. Assistant (1-year)
(c) Librarian in SSRI (2- year)

Training Course           
Visit to NIBGE & LUMS Library.

Achievements
Transfer of all library data from old DOS based software “InMagic” to “Microsoft Access” and analysis & design for new Oracle based software, which develops an On-line system for SSRI library.

   

Plosha Khanum         

Designation               
Assistant Manager                                               

Qualification:             
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. (Plant Breeding and Genetics)    

Publications 02

Specialisation            
Tissue Culture

Experience                
3 years

Training Course
National Training Course on Modern Techniques In Biotechnology, NIBGE, Faisalabad  Achievements:            Tissue Culture Of Gerbera Sugarcane Callus Formation

   

Asia Naheed 
         
Designation
Assistant Manager                                                     

Qualification
M. Sc. Zoology    

Publications 02

Specialisation
Entomology

Experience
2- year

Training Course
(a) Training on ELISA at NARC, Islamabad
(b) International Symposium on viral diseases at NIBGE, Faisalabad

Achievements
Establishment of ELISA Technique at Pathology.   

   

Saadia Rizwana

Designation
Assistant Manager                                                     

Qualification
M. Sc. Zoology    

Publications 02

Specialisation
Entomology

Experience
2 years      

Training Course
International Congress of Zoology at Tandojam, Sindh 

   

Akhtar Batool

Designation
Trainee Officer                         

Qualification
(a) B. Sc.
(b) Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)

Experience
1 year

Training Course
Training on ELISA at NARC, Islamabad.

Achievements           
Establishment of ELISA Technique at Pathology.
           

   

Qamar Fatima

Designation
Trainee Technician

Qualification
B. A.

Experience
1-year

   

Iram Batool

Designation               
Asst. Research Officer                                  

Qualification             
F. Sc.

Experience
2- year

   
 
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