Postdoc Researcher at South China Agriculture University, China
Dr. Imran is a distinguished agronomist specializing in crop science, soil health, environmental sustainability, and climate change forecasting. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, and has completed postdoctoral research in UAV technology for agriculture (China) and soil health & CO₂ sequestration (Turkey).
Profile:
📚 Education & Postdoctoral Research:
- Postdoc (China, 2024): UAVs & Rotor Aircraft in Agriculture (South China Agricultural University)
- Postdoc (Turkey, 2021-22): Soil Health, CO₂ Sequestration & Climate Change (Çukurova University)
- Ph.D. Agronomy (2020): The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
- M.Sc. (Hons) Agronomy (2014): The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
- B.Sc. (Hons) Agronomy (2011): Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan
🏆 Awards & Achievements:
- Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) Ph.D. Scholarship Awardee
- Türkiye Bursları Fellowship Postdoctoral Awardee
- Best Research Paper Award (2021) – Journal of Soil, Plant, and Environment
- Best Researcher Award (2020) – National Conference on Beneficial Microbes & Sustainable Crop Production
🌍 Professional Memberships:
- American Society of Agronomy
- Crop Science Society of America
- Soil Science Society of America
- Pakistan PGPR Society
- Rhizosphere Scientist of Turkey
- Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
- IFOAM – Organics International
- Himalayan University Consortium
🎤 Conferences & Workshops (Organizer & Presenter):
- International Conference of Emerging Scientists (2022)
- International Citrus Congress (Turkey, 2022)
- National Conference on Beneficial Microbes & Sustainable Crop Production
- International Conference on Climate Change
- Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture & Crop Modeling
📢 Consultant & Trainer:
- Developed agricultural training modules, manuals, and content for USAID, CABI, AWS, and HUJRA
- Expert in farmer capacity development and disaster risk reduction techniques
Publication Top Notes:
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Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production and Arid Land Management
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2025-02-21
DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2024.2426641
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Rotors Wind Wall Enabled Microclimate Engineering for Enhanced Rice Leaf Morphometrics Traits, Yield, and Agronomic Performance
Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 2025-01
DOI: 10.1111/jac.70019
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Mitigating Cadmium Contamination in Soil Using Biochar, Sulfur-Modified Biochar, and Other Organic Amendments
International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2025-01-26
DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2025.2454515
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Carbon Cultivation for Sustainable Agriculture, Ecosystem Resilience, and Climate Change Mitigation
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2025-01-20
DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2025.2453996
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Aero-Thermodynamics of UAV Downwash for Dynamic Microclimate Engineering: Ameliorating Effects on Rice Growth, Yield, and Physiological Traits Across Key Growth Stages
Agriculture, 2025-01-01
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15010078
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Lead Stabilization and Remediation Strategy with Soil Amendment In Situ Immobilization in Contaminated Range Lands
International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2024-10-14
DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2372850
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Integration of Organic, Inorganic, and Bio Fertilizer to Improve Maize-Wheat System Productivity and Soil Nutrients
Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2024-09-13
DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2024.2354190
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Nano Biotechnology: Exploring the Potential of Nano Materials in Enhancing Crop Health and Combating Abiotic Stress
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024-09-07
DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2024.2358854
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Mitigation Strategies for Heavy Metal Toxicity and Its Negative Effects on Soil and Plants
International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2024-07-28
DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2327611
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Nano-Black Carbon Improves Phosphorus Uptake and Sustains Soil and Plant Health Under Biodynamic Agriculture
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024-02-21
DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2023.2269244
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A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effects of Antibiotics, Plant Extracts, and Fluoride-Based Toothpaste on the Oral Pathogens Isolated from Patients with Gum Diseases in Pakistan
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023
DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.242703