Dr. Muhammad Akbar Zaigham
Department of Biological Sciences
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Dr. Muhammad Akbar Zaigham
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- Details of Completed Project
- Achievements/expertise /abilities
- Conferences, Seminars, Symposium, Convention and Workshops attended
- Certificate and awards received
- Study tours and Research trips attended
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To secure a challenging position that provides the opportunity to fully utilize and improve my knowledge and education in a congenial atmosphere.
- Forest Conservation and Management
- Wildlife conservation and habitat assessment
- Forest Vegetation community analysis
- Forest vegetation and Dendrochronology of Gilgit, Astor, and Skardu Pakistan.
- Perform quantitative sampling in coniferous as well as herbs and shrubs vegetation species of the concern areas.
- Present the population structure and its future trend.
- To present regeneration potential degree of disturbance of economical importance of tree species.
- To present classification ordination in order to expose the underlying group structure and measure the gradient that controls the vegetation dynamics.
- To present age and growth rate data of tree species, using Dendrochronological techniques.
- To investigate pass climate data using Denderochoronogical Techniques.
- Working as Assistant Professor (visiting) at Biological Science Department University of Baltistan from 1st March 2020 to till date
- Worked as Senior Conservation & Research Officer at Wildlife Conservation Society country Program Office Pakistan from December 2015 to Feb 2020
- Worked as Assistant Professor at Department of Environmental Science Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan from 16 May 2014 to 16 December 2015
- Research Officer in a project funded by HEC Laboratory of Ecology and Dendrochronology Department of Botany Federal Urdu University Of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi (From July 2008 to June 2013.)
- Worked as Secondary Biology Teacher with St. Francis Secondary School, Karachi from April 2005 to March 2011.
- Worked as “Hostel Manager” with community organization of Baltistan in Karachi From 2002 to 2013.
- Worked as an intern with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Gilgit from April 2011 to December 2012.
- Worked as Departmental Course Coordinator of Department of Environmental Sciences Department Karakoram International University Gilgit
- Develop biannual, quarterly, and monthly work plans of the community-based research & conservation initiatives of WCS-Pakistan
- Conduct periodical field visits individually or in support of resource persons as per the requirement of the WCS-Pakistan Programme.
- Conduct training sessions on Natural Resource Management, NTFPs, trophy hunting enterprise development and on need bases in the Program area of WCS
- Facilitate wildlife surveys including habitat assessment and generate technical reports
- Develop & review Conservation and Development plans and produce a consistent version of conservation and development plans for all conservancies of WCS-Program.
- Develop concept notes and proposals in agreed areas for funding and research other than wildlife.
- Develop fact Sheets and Brushers
- Develop handouts, training modules for Natural Resource Management training
- Develop progress reports, presentations, concept notes, agreements, articles, meeting minutes, field reports and other communications related to WCS-Pakistan Country Program initiatives.
- Develop M &E tools for wildlife and habitat assessment in the WCS-program area.
- Keep a track record of the progress of reporting professionals as per their ToRs
- Participate in meetings/workshops on behalf of WCS Pakistan as and when required.
- Keep a good working relationship with relevant line agencies and civil society organizations.
- Provide technical input in organizing and delivering the training programs designed for line agencies and communities by WCS.
- Facilitate national and international experts in the WCS-Pakistan Program area on a need basis.
- Participate and facilitate WCSDOs and MCDP meetings on institutional strengthening, natural resources conservation and community development on a need basis.
- Develop training modules and conduct training sessions related to capacity building of the WCSDOs/MCDP and line agencies
- Support technical support to organize local, national and international events.
- Conduct follow-up visits to WCSDOs in order to ensure performance or to provide technical support.
- Support to developing a mechanism to streamline the WCSDOs operational records
- Keep close liaison with WCSDOs and provide technical facilitation to visitors and community representatives of the WCS-Programme area.
- Support another WCS-Pakistan program professionals and staff for the implementation of their components.
- Develop and review draft case studies, success stories, and impact assessments of WCS conservation activities on environmental and habitat restoration in English and Urdu versions.
- Produce Urdu version of all necessary documents/reports/meeting minutes as and when needed as per suggested by a conservation officer
- Provide support to draft letters, press releases and other communication material as per suggested by reporting managers.
- Prepare the budget for carrying out activities and maintain financial records.
S.NO |
Project title |
Funding agencies |
Project Durations |
Project Area |
Project cost (Pak Rs) |
Designation in project |
1 |
Dendrochronological investigation of upper basin Indus river |
HEC |
2008-2013 |
Gilgit-Baltistan |
250000 |
Research Officer |
2 |
Community Based Conservation of Markhor in the Tribal Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
|
WCS-NY |
September 2009-June 2015
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
3,662,120
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
3 |
Markhor Conservation through Community Participation
|
WCS-NY |
December 2014-December 2015 |
Gilgit-Baltistan |
2,016,500 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
4 |
Markhor Conservation through Community Participation in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
|
WCS-NY |
July 2016 – June 2017
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
2,618,625
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
5 |
Improving governance, livelihoods, and wildlife conservation through community-based natural resource management in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
NRSP-SGAFP, Islamabad
|
December 2015 to October 2016
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
9,565,797
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
6 |
Conservation of Mountain Monarchs(wild goat and sheep) in Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
|
WCS-NY Segre Foundation
|
February 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
15,665,633
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
7 |
Community-based Research and Conservation of Wildlife and Other Natural Resources in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY
|
September 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
888,119
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
8 |
Protecting Vulnerable Populations in Gilgit Baltistan through Improved Governance and Social Entrepreneurship
|
NRSP-SGAFP, Islamabad
|
March 2018 – August 2018
|
Districts of Diamer, Gilgit, Astore
|
55,65,750
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
9 |
Establishing/Strengthening the Protected Areas (Community-managed Conservancies) in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY Through Harvey Bookmain
|
Districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Astore, Skardu & Nagar
|
July 2018 - August 2019
|
9,414,642 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
10 |
Promoting Community-Managed Sustainable use of Wildlife Resources in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY Though Safari Club International
|
Districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Astore, Skardu & Nagar
|
July 2018 - June 2019
|
3,043,272 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
11 |
Conserve Critical Fragmented Populations of Highly-threatened Species of Mountain Ungulates and Endangered Snow Leopard through Creation of Protected Areas (Community-managed Conservancies) in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY Through Van Tienhoven Foundation |
Districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Astore, Skardu & Nagar
|
July 2018 - June 2019
|
1,321,519 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
- Established 70 community-based conservation and social welfare organization across the Gilgit-Baltistan
- Developed concept notes and proposals on NTFPs enterprise development, Transforming Trophy Hunting enterprise development, ecotourism enterprise development, Nursery Development, Pasture Management, Orchids Development, Natural Resource Management, Forest and Wildlife Conservation
- Launched nursery development project in Hanzal-Halter and Sikandarabad Gilgit and Nagar districts of Gilgit-Baltistan under Green Pakistan Project
- Developed Conservation and Development Plans of 20 Conservancies/CCHAs of Gilgit, Astore, Hunza, Nagar and Skardu districts of Gilgit-Baltistan
- Organized &Conducted Surveys and Developed biennial reports on Status of Wildlife of Gilgit-Baltistan
- Organized &Conducted several Coordination and Consultative session in and developed reports
- Organized &Conducted several Trainings/Workshops on pre and field based wildlife survey techniques under Green Pakistan Project
- Organized &Conducted Training/Workshops on Non-Timber Forest Products enterprise development
- Organized &Conducted Training sessions on ecotourism enterprise development
- Organized &Conducted Training/Workshops on Transforming Trophy Hunting enterprise development
- Organized &Conducted Training/Workshops on Natural Resource Management
- Organized &Conducted Training/Workshops on Nursery Development
- Organized &Conducted Training/Workshops on Office and Finance Management
- Developed case studies, success stories, impact assessments, fact sheets, brushers and training modules
- First international seminar/workshop on Dendrochronology and its scope in South Asia held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 18th May, 2007.
- National Conference on Ecology held in Federal Urdu University on 20th to 23rd November 2007.
- Seminar on Evolution and possible effects of climatic change on 5th June 2008.
- National Conference on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 24th to 27th November 2008.
- National science conference at Karachi University 20th-23rd December 2008
- Seminar/workshop on world earth day 22nd-25th April 2008 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- HEC funded seminar on water crises in Pakistan on 19th may 2009 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- Seminar on world environmental day at Arts council Karachi 5th June 2009.
- International seminar/workshop on Biodiversity and application of tree rings in Pakistan at GC University Lahore 5th-7th October 2009.
- Second National Conference/Workshop on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Seminar on invasive species a thread to plant diversity on 9th-10th June 2009 at Karachi University.
- Second Inter Departmental Conference held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 8th to 9th March 2010.
- Second National Conference/Workshop held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Second International/Workshop on Dendrochronology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 19th November 2010.
- Seminar on importance of Dendrochronology in Pakistan on 14th February 2011 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- International conference on” Climate Change Opportunities and Challenges” on 9th -11th May 2012 held at National University of Science and Technology organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Ministry of Science and technology, Islamabad in association with Global Change Impact Studies Center Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad.
- 2nd National Conference/Workshop on Methods of Dendrochronology, Role of Plant systematic in Biodiversity Conservation and Plant Pathology in Gilgit-Baltistan, held at Karakoram International University on 16th to 19 July 2012.
- Fourth International/Workshop on Dendrochronology and Plant Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 5th to 9th November 2012.
- Probiotics: The live therapies organized by Department of Microbiology, Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 5th November, 2012.
- Two days conference on climate change and Bio-resources of Pakistan” Organized by Department of Botany, FUUAST Karachi on 21st -22nd march 2013.
- Sc. Second Position Price and award from department of Botany and Laboratory of Dendrochronology and Plant Ecology of Pakistan.
- Merit certificate of M.Sc Second Position from Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- First international seminar/workshop on Dendrochronology and its scope in South Asia held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 18th May, 2007.
- National Conference on Ecology held in Federal Urdu University on 20th to 23rd November 2007.
- National Conference on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 24th to 27th November 2008.
- Seminar/workshop on world earth day 22nd-25th April 2008 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- HEC funded seminar on water crises in Pakistan on 19th may 2009 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- International seminar/workshop on Biodiversity and application of tree rings in Pakistan at GC University Lahore 5th-7th October 2009.
- Second National Conference/Workshop on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Second Inter Departmental Conference held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 8th to 9th March 2010.
- Second National Conference/Workshop held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Second International/Workshop on Dendrochronology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 19th November 2010.
- Seminar on importance of Dendrochronology in Pakistan on 14th February 2011 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- Award of appreciation from Baltistan Students Federation on 14th May 2011 on the best performance in research.
- During my academic career I have traveled several different location of Pakistan for study tour and research purpose name are some areas are flowing.
- Forested Areas of Kashmir Muzafar Abad, Peer Chenasi, Neelam Wadi, Chakoti .
- Forested Areas of Gilgit, Jutial, Kargah Nala, Nagar Hisper-Hoper, Chaprot, Bagrote, Naltar, Heramosh, Fairy Meadows, Gohar Abad, Dareal.
- Forested areas of Astore, Rama, Mushken, Dashken, Gudai, Chelim.
- Forested Areas of Skardu Basho,Gasing, Memosh, Olding Hargosil, Manthokha, Ganji, Stak.
- Survey of vegetation in Thally Khasomic, Kharmang Manthal, Nar Nala, Kwardo Broq.
- Vegetation survey in Lake sites of Gandus, Lak sites of Kharfaq Khaplu and Shigar Arundu Baltistan
S.# |
Title of research work with date of publication |
Name of journal in which your research paper appeared |
HEC categ |
IF |
Principal or co-author
|
1 |
Phytosociology and structure of some forests of Skardu district of Karakoram range of Pakistan 2010 |
American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture & Environmental. Sciences |
Y |
Nil |
Principal |
2 |
Standardized Tree Ring Chronologies of Picea smithiana from Two New Sites of Northern Area Pakistan 2010 |
World Applied Sciences Journal |
Y |
0.4 |
co-author |
3 |
Phytosociology and structure of Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) of Northern areas of Pakistan 2010 |
World Applied Sciences Journal |
Y |
0.4 |
co-author |
4 |
Quantitative forests description from Skardu, Gilgit and Astore Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 2011 |
FUUAST J. of Biology. |
Y |
Nil |
Principal |
5 |
Quantitative community description from Central Karakoram National Park Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2011 |
FUUASTJ.BIOLOGY |
Y |
Nil |
co-author |
6 |
Growth-climate response of Picea smithiana from Afghanistan,2012 |
Sciences Technology and. And Development |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
7 |
Size class structure of some forests from Himalayan range of Gilgit-Baltistan. Sci.,2013 |
Sciences Technology and Development |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
8 |
Dendroclimatic and Dendrohydrological response of two tree species from Gilgit valleys,2013 |
Pakistan Journal Of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
co-author |
9 |
Filamentous Fungi infecting fruits and leaves of Capsicum annuum L. in Lower Sindh, 2013 |
International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
10 |
Pathogenicity of some important root-rot fungi to the chilli crop and their biological control,2013 |
International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
11 |
Ecological status and regeneration patterns of Juniperus excelsa forests in North-Eastern Baluchistan,2013 |
FUUAST.J.BIOLOGY |
y |
Nil |
co-author |
12 |
Control of Meloidogyne javanica and Fusarium solani in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) with the application of chbitin,2013 |
Pak. Journal of Nematology
|
y |
Nil |
co-author |
13 |
Control of some important soil-borne fungi by chitin associated with Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in Lower Sindh, Pakistan,2013 |
Sciences Technology and. And Development |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
14 |
Future trenbds of the vegetation from Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2013 |
Sciences Technology and. And Development |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
15 |
Modeling the diameter distribution of gymnosperm species from central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit Baltistan, and Pakistan using weibull function,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
16 |
Characterization of diameter distribution of some tree species from Gilgit-Baltistan using Weibull distribution,2014
|
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
17 |
Growth-climate correlation of Himalayan pine (Pinus wallichiana) from Ganji forest Skardu districts of Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
18 |
Gastro intestinal Parasite and Bacteria in vegetates grown in soil treated in organic manure,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
19 |
Prevalence of targeted parasites in pit latrine samples from Oshkhandas valley, Gilgit, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
20 |
Plant biodiversity of Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
21 |
Inventorying of Agro-biodiversity of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2014 |
International Journal of Agriculture and Agronomy Research |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
22 |
Assessment of gastrointestinal parasites in pit latrine samples from Majjini Mohallah valley Gilgit, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
23 |
Health risk assessment of pit compost latrine at Oshkhandas valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
24 |
The effect of fungicides alone and in conjunction with chitin on the control of some fungal pathogens associated with chilli seeds, 2014 |
World Applied Science Journal, |
y |
0.4 |
co-author |
25 |
The colossal influence of biological fertilization on medicinal and aromatic plants, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
26 |
Present status and future trend of Chilghoza forest in Goharabad, District Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
27 |
An assessment of surface features and vegetative cover in Alpine Rangelands of CKNP region, Pakistan, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
28 |
Water Quality Assessment of Gilgit River Using Fecal & Total colifom as indicator,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
29 |
Diameter size class distributions of Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D. Don from Gohar Abad Valley district Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
30 |
Source specific composition and quantification of solid waste in Ghulmet valley, district Hunza-Nagar, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
31 |
Impact of Attaabad landslide induce lake on livelihood of upstream population of upper Hunza, District Hunza-Nagar,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
32 |
Population dynamics, distribution and control of Drosicha mealybug, drosicha sp. (homoptera: coccidae) on willow tree (Salix wilhelmsiana) in District Skardu Gilgit-Baltsitan, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences
|
z |
Nil |
co-author |
33 |
Seedling age and growth rate of a gymnospermic tree species (Pinus wallichiana) from Ganji valley District Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.2015. |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
34 |
Functional status and water quality analysis of fifty-six water purification plants established at Gilgit District, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
35 |
Assessment of deforestation using Diameter size classes distribution of trees in Ganji Valley Himalayan Range of Pakistan.2015. |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
y |
Nil |
co-author |
36 |
Antifungal activity of some important medicinal plants on different pathogenic fungi, 2015 |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
co-author |
37 |
Diameter size class distribution of Pinus gerardinan from Gohar Abad Valley District Daimer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
y |
Nil |
co-author |
38 |
Physio-chemical and Biological Analysis of Drinking Water of Barmas and Jutial Water Supply Complexes, District Gigit, Pakistan, 2015 |
Lasbela, University Journal of Sciences and Technology |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
39 |
Phytonematode Problems associated with Some Economically Important Plants in Pishin District, Balochistan, Pakistan,2016 |
Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: Life and Environmental Sciences |
x |
Nil |
co-author |
40 |
Pycgchological effects of Attaabad natural disaster on upstream communities of upper Hunza, District Hunza-Nagar, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
41 |
Taxonomic study of mosquitoes (Culicidae: Diptera) of District Narwal, Punjab-Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
42 |
Effect of salinity and prey algae on Artemia sinica (Anostraca: Artemiidae) growth and survival.2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
43 |
Assessment of Climate Change and Variability for Gilgit-Baltistan(GB), Pakistan.2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
44 |
Isolation and Characterization of Carfentrazone-Ethyl degrading soil Bacteria from different agricultural lands of Punjab and Sindh provinces, Pakistan ,2016 |
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin |
W |
0.656 |
co-author |
45 |
Occurrence of fruit-rot of chilli in Sindh and their bio-management under laboratory conditions |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
Co-author |
46 |
Relationship of forest vegetation and environmental gradients (adaphic, topographic and soil nutrients) from some frosted areas of Himalayan, Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges of Gilgit-Baltsitan, Pakistan- (a multivariate approach) 2017 |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
Principal |
47 |
An assessment of natural and anthropogenic disturbances of forest using diameter size classes distributions(submitted) |
Forest Ecology and Management |
W |
2.85 |
co-author |
48 |
Dependence of rural livelihoods on forest resources in Naltar Valley, a dry temperate mountainous region, Pakistan, 2019 |
Global ecology and Conservation |
W |
2.7 |
co-author |
49 |
Quantitative forest vegetation description from Nalter valley district Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan(submitted) |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
co-author |
50 |
Anomalies of Temperature and Precipitation Trends in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Pakistan for consideration to(submitted) |
Advances in Space Research |
W |
1.409 |
co-author |
51 |
Occurrence of Phylloplane Mycobiota Diversity in Chilli |
Environmental Microbiology |
W |
4.874 |
co-author |
52 |
Fungal Microbial Contamination in drinking water of Karachi-Pakistan and their Physico-Chemical Control (submitted) |
International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation |
W |
3.562 |
co-author |
53 |
An Assessment of Agro-Biodiversity From the Forested Areas of Nalter Valley district Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan (Submitted)2018 |
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences
|
W |
0.677 |
co-author |
54 |
Assessment of phytosociological attributes of forest from Bagrote and Haramosh valleys of Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP). Gilgit-Baltitan, Pakistan(Submitted)2019 |
Environment, Development and Sustainability
|
W |
1.85 |
co-author |
55 |
Preliminary Study On Breakfast Intake In School Children From Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan .(submitted)2019 |
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin |
W |
0.652 |
co-author |
56 |
Assessing Natural Forest Conservation Using Diameter Size Class Distributions in Pakistan,2020 |
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies |
W |
1.18 |
co-author |
- Akbar, M., Ahmed, A. Hussain, S. S. Shaukat, M. F. Siddiqui and F. Hussain. 2013. Multivariate analysis of the some forests vegetation from dry temperate areas (Gilgit, Astore and Skardu Districts), of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Plants, People and Climate 2013, Organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Climate Change Division, HEC, NUST, Bahria University and FUUAST, Karachi. November 5-7, 2013. Pp 72-73.
- Hussain, A., Ahmed, M. Akbar and M. U. Zafar. 2013. Growth-climate response of Spruce (Picea smithiana) from Stak valley of Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP), Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan: A Dendrochronological approach. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Plants, People and Climate 2013, Organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Climate Change Division, HEC, NUST, Bahria University and FUUAST, Karachi. November 5-7, 2013. Pp 61-62.
- Hussain, F., S. S. Shaukat, M. Abid, F. Usman and Akbar. 2013. Control of some important soil-borne fungi by chitin associated with chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in Lower Sindh, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Plants, bPeople and Climate 2013, Organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Climate Change Division, HEC, NUST, Bahria University and FUUAST, Karachi. November 5-7, 2013. Pp 44-45.
- Hussain, F., M. Abid, S. S. Shaukat, F. Usman and Akbar. 2014. Integrated control of root rot fungi in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) crop. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Climate Change and Plant Diseases Challenges and Opportunities 2014, Organized by Pakistan Phytopathological Society, University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 23-25, 2014. Pp 40.
- Hussain, F., M. Abid, S. S. Shaukat, F. Usman and Akbar. 2014. Antifungal activity of some medicinal plants. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Climate Change and Plant Diseases Challenges and Opportunities 2014, Organized by Pakistan Phytopathological Society, University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 23-25, 2014. Pp 80-81.
- Hussain, F. and Akbar. 2015. Threats to agrobiodiversity of Karoonjhar Mountain in Sindh-Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Mountains and Climate Change: Resources, Challenges and Opportunities for Better Life and Livelihoods, Organized by Integrated Mountain Area Research Center (IMARC), Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Pakistan. September 17-19, 2015. pp 125.
- Hussain, F., Abid, Farzana and M. Akbar. 2016. Occurrence of fungal mycotoxicity in drinking water and their physico-chemical control. Abstract in Symposium of 1st International Conference on Chemical Engineering & Exhibition, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, Sindh-Pakistan. January 14-16, 2016. pp 38.
- Rizvi, S.A.H., Akbar, S. Ali, G. Raza, S. Hyder, A. Naqvi and F. Hussain. 2016. Efficacy of different chemical insecticides and biopesticides against tomato fruit-worm (Helicoverpa armigera) under the agro climatic conditions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of 14th National & 5th International Conference of Botany “Climate Change and Phytodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (PBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 15-18, 2016. pp 54.
- Akbar, M., Ahmed, M.F. Siddiqui, S.S. Shaukat, A. Hussain, S.A.H. Rizvi, F. Hussain, G. Raza, M. Khan, S. Hyder, H. Raza, M. Ali and S. Ali. 2016. Soil vegetation relationship of some forests using multivariate analysis from dry temperate areas (Gilgit, Astore and Skardu Districts) of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of 14th National & 5th International Conference of Botany “Climate Change and Phytodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (PBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 15-18, 2016. pp 96.
- Rizvi, S.A.H., Akbar, S. Hyder, A. Naqvi, F. Hussain, S. Ali and G. Raza. 2016. Effect of temperature and various pesticides for the control of Potato mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Tarsonemidae: Trombidiformes) at Gilgit-Baltistan. Poster Abstract in Symposium of 14th National & 5th International Conference of Botany “Climate Change and Phytodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (PBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 15-18, 2016. pp 178
1. Editorial Board member MAYFEB Journal of Environmental Science
2. Editorial Board member International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
3. Editorial Board member International Journal of Botany Studies
4. Editorial Board member SCIREA Journal of Biology,
5. SCIREA Journal of Environmental Science
6. SCIREA Journal of Forestry
Career Objective: |
To secure a challenging position that provides the opportunity to fully utilize and improve my knowledge and education in a congenial atmosphere.
Qualification |
Board/institution |
GPA/Division |
Ph.D. Forest Vegetation and Dendrochronology of Gilgit, Astor and Skardu Districts of Gilgit-Baltitan |
Federal Urdu University Karachi |
Ph.D. Pass With 3.5 GPA |
M. Phil. (Forest Vegetation Ecology & Dendrochronology) |
Federal Urdu University Karachi |
M. Phil. Pass with 3.5 GPA
|
Master (Botany-Ecology) |
Federal Urdu University Karachi |
1st |
Graduation (B.Sc. Hons) |
Federal Urdu University Karachi |
1st |
Intermediate (Pre.Med) |
Karachi Board |
2nd |
Matriculation (Science) |
Karachi Board |
2nd |
Research Interest : |
- Forest Conservation and Management
- Wildlife conservation and habitat assessment
- Forest Vegetation community analysis
- Forest vegetation and Dendrochronology of Gilgit, Astor and Skardu Pakistan.
- Perform quantitative sampling in coniferous as well as herbs and shrubs vegetation species of the concern areas.
- Present the population structure and its future trend.
- To present regeneration potential degree of disturbance of economical important of tree species.
- To present classification ordination in order to expose the underlying group structure and measure gradient that controls the vegetation dynamics.
- To present age and growth rate data of tree species, using Dendrochronological techniques.
- To investigate pass climate data using Denderochoronogical Techniques.
Experience: |
- Working as Assistant Professor (visiting) at Biological Science Department University of Baltistan from 1st March, 2020 to till date
- Worked as Senior Conservation & Research Officer at Wildlife Conservation Society country Program Office Pakistan from December 2015 to Feb,2020
- Worked as Assistant Professor at Department of Environmental Science Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan from 16 May 2014 to 16 December 2015
- Research Officer in a project funded by HEC Laboratory of Ecology and Dendrochronology Department of Botany Federal Urdu University Of Arts, Science and Technology, Karachi (Since July, 2008 to June 2013.)
- Worked as Secondary Biology Teacher with St. Francis Secondary School, Karachi from April 2005 to March 2011.
- Worked as “Hostel Manager” with community organization of Baltistan in Karachi Since 2002, to 2013.
- Worked as interne with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Gilgit from April 2011 to December 2012.
- Worked as Departmental Course Coordinator of Department of Environmental Sciences Department Karakoram International University Gilgit
Job responsibilities in Wildlife Conservation Society Pakistan |
- Develop biannual, quarterly, and monthly work plans of the community-based research & conservation initiatives of WCS-Pakistan
- Conduct periodical field visits individually or in support of resource persons as per requirement of WCS-Pakistan Programme.
- Conduct training sessions on Natural Resource Management, NTFPs, trophy hunting enterprise development and on need bases in the Program area of WCS
- Facilitate wildlife surveys including habitat assessment and generate technical reports
- Develop & review Conservation and Development plans and produce a consistent version of conservation and development plans for all conservancies of WCS-Program .
- Develop concept notes and proposals in agreed areas for funding and research other than wildlife.
- Develop fact Sheets and Brushers
- Develop hand outs, training modules for Natural Resource Management trainings
- Develop progress reports, presentations, concept notes, agreements, articles, meeting minutes, field reports and other communications related to WCS-Pakistan Country Program initiatives.
- Develop M &E tools for wildlife and habitat assessment in WCS-program area.
- Keep track record of progress of reporting professionals as per their ToRs
- Participate in meetings/workshops on behalf of WCS Pakistan as and when required.
- Keep good working relationship with relevant line agencies and civil society organizations.
- Provide technical input in organizing and delivering the training programs designed for line agencies and communities by WCS.
- Facilitate national and international experts in WCS-Pakistan Program area on need basis.
- Participate and facilitate WCSDOs and MCDP meetings on institutional strengthening, natural resources conservation and community development on need basis.
- Develop training modules and conduct training sessions related to capacity building of the WCSDOs/MCDP and line agencies
- Support technical support to organize local, national and international events.
- Conduct follow-up visits to WCSDOs in order to ensure performance or to provide technical support.
- Support to develop mechanism to stream line the WCSDOs operational records
- Keep close liaison with WCSDOs and provide technical facilitation to visitors and community representatives of WCS-Programme area.
- Support other WCS-Pakistan program professional and staff for implementation of their components.
- Develop and review draft case studies, success stories, impact assessment of WCS conservation activities on environmental and habitat restoration in English and Urdu versions.
- Produce Urdu version of all necessary documents/reports/meeting minutes as and when needed as per suggested by conservation officer
- Provide support to draft letters, press release and other communication material as per suggested by reporting managers.
- Prepare budget for carrying out activities and maintain financial records.
Details of Completed Project |
S.NO |
Project title |
Funding agencies |
Project Durations |
Project Area |
Project cost (Pak Rs) |
Designation in project |
1 |
Dendrochronological investigation of upper basin Indus river |
HEC |
2008-2013 |
Gilgit-Baltistan |
250000 |
Research Officer |
2 |
Community Based Conservation of Markhor in the Tribal Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
|
WCS-NY |
September 2009-June 2015
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
3,662,120
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
3 |
Markhor Conservation through Community Participation
|
WCS-NY |
December 2014-December 2015 |
Gilgit-Baltistan |
2,016,500 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
4 |
Markhor Conservation through Community Participation in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
|
WCS-NY |
July 2016 – June 2017
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
2,618,625
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
5 |
Improving governance, livelihoods, and wildlife conservation through community-based natural resource management in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
NRSP-SGAFP, Islamabad
|
December 2015 to October 2016
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
9,565,797
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
6 |
Conservation of Mountain Monarchs(wild goat and sheep) in Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
|
WCS-NY Segre Foundation
|
February 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
15,665,633
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
7 |
Community-based Research and Conservation of Wildlife and Other Natural Resources in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY
|
September 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018
|
Gilgit-Baltistan |
888,119
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
8 |
Protecting Vulnerable Populations in Gilgit Baltistan through Improved Governance and Social Entrepreneurship
|
NRSP-SGAFP, Islamabad
|
March 2018 – August 2018
|
Districts of Diamer, Gilgit, Astore
|
55,65,750
|
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
9 |
Establishing/Strengthening the Protected Areas (Community-managed Conservancies) in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY Through Harvey Bookmain
|
Districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Astore, Skardu & Nagar
|
July 2018 - August 2019
|
9,414,642 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
10 |
Promoting Community-Managed Sustainable use of Wildlife Resources in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY Though Safari Club International
|
Districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Astore, Skardu & Nagar
|
July 2018 - June 2019
|
3,043,272 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
11 |
Conserve Critical Fragmented Populations of Highly-threatened Species of Mountain Ungulates and Endangered Snow Leopard through Creation of Protected Areas (Community-managed Conservancies) in Gilgit-Baltistan
|
WCS-NY Through Van Tienhoven Foundation |
Districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Astore, Skardu & Nagar
|
July 2018 - June 2019
|
1,321,519 |
Senior Conservation & Research Officer |
Achievements/expertise /abilities |
- Established 70 community based conservation and social welfare organization across the Gilgit-Baltistan
- Developed concept notes and proposals on NTFPs enterprise development , Transforming Trophy Hunting enterprise development, ecotourism enterprise development , Nursery Development, Pasture Management, Orchids Development, Natural Resource Management, Forest and Wildlife Conservation
- Launched nursery development project in Hanzal-Halter and Sikandarabad Gilgit and Nagar districts of Gilgit-Baltistan under Green Pakistan Project
- Developed Conservation and Development Plans of 20 Conservancies/CCHAs of Gilgit, Astore, Hunza, Nagar and Skardu districts of Gilgit-Baltistan
- Organized &Conducted Surveys and Developed biennial reports on Status of Wildlife of Gilgit-Baltistan
- Organized &Conducted several Coordination and Consultative session in and developed reports
- Organized &Conducted several Trainings/Workshops on pre and field based wildlife survey techniques under Green Pakistan Project
- Organized &Conducted Trainings/Workshops on Non Timber Forest Products enterprise development
- Organized &Conducted Training sessions on ecotourism enterprise development
- Organized &Conducted Trainings/Workshops on Transforming Trophy Hunting enterprise development
- Organized &Conducted Trainings/Workshops on Natural Resource Management
- Organized &Conducted Trainings/Workshops on Nursery Development
- Organized &Conducted Trainings/Workshops on Office and Finance Management
- Developed case studies, success stories, impact assessment, fact sheets, brushers and trainings modules
Conferences, Seminars, Symposium, Convention and Workshops attended: |
- First international seminar/workshop on Dendrochronology and its scope in South Asia held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 18th May, 2007.
- National Conference on Ecology held in Federal Urdu University on 20th to 23rd November 2007.
- Seminar on Evolution and possible effects of climatic change on 5th June 2008.
- National Conference on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 24th to 27th November 2008.
- National science conference at Karachi University 20th-23rd December 2008
- Seminar/workshop on world earth day 22nd-25th April 2008 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- HEC funded seminar on water crises in Pakistan on 19th may 2009 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- Seminar on world environmental day at Arts council Karachi 5th June 2009.
- International seminar/workshop on Biodiversity and application of tree rings in Pakistan at GC University Lahore 5th-7th October 2009.
- Second National Conference/Workshop on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Seminar on invasive species a thread to plant diversity on 9th-10th June 2009 at Karachi University.
- Second Inter Departmental Conference held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 8th to 9th March 2010.
- Second National Conference/Workshop held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Second International/Workshop on Dendrochronology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 19th November 2010.
- Seminar on importance of Dendrochronology in Pakistan on 14th February 2011 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- International conference on” Climate Change Opportunities and Challenges” on 9th -11th May 2012 held at National University of Science and Technology organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Ministry of Science and technology, Islamabad in association with Global Change Impact Studies Center Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad.
- 2nd National Conference/Workshop on Methods of Dendrochronology, Role of Plant systematic in Biodiversity Conservation and Plant Pathology in Gilgit-Baltistan, held at Karakoram International University on 16th to 19 July 2012.
- Fourth International/Workshop on Dendrochronology and Plant Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 5th to 9th November 2012.
- Probiotics: The live therapies organized by Department of Microbiology, Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 5th November, 2012.
- Two days conference on climate change and Bio-resources of Pakistan” Organized by Department of Botany, FUUAST Karachi on 21st -22nd march 2013.
Certificate and awards received: |
- Sc. Second Position Price and award from department of Botany and Laboratory of Dendrochronology and Plant Ecology of Pakistan.
- Merit certificate of M.Sc Second Position from Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- First international seminar/workshop on Dendrochronology and its scope in South Asia held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 18th May, 2007.
- National Conference on Ecology held in Federal Urdu University on 20th to 23rd November 2007.
- National Conference on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 24th to 27th November 2008.
- Seminar/workshop on world earth day 22nd-25th April 2008 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- HEC funded seminar on water crises in Pakistan on 19th may 2009 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- International seminar/workshop on Biodiversity and application of tree rings in Pakistan at GC University Lahore 5th-7th October 2009.
- Second National Conference/Workshop on Ecology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Second Inter Departmental Conference held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 8th to 9th March 2010.
- Second National Conference/Workshop held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 3rd to 7th May 2010.
- Second International/Workshop on Dendrochronology held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi on 14th to 19th November 2010.
- Seminar on importance of Dendrochronology in Pakistan on 14th February 2011 held at Federal Urdu University, Karachi.
- Award of appreciation from Baltistan Students Federation on 14th May 2011 on the best performance in research.
Study tours and Research trips attended: |
- During my academic career I have traveled several different location of Pakistan for study tour and research purpose name are some areas are flowing.
- Forested Areas of Kashmir Muzafar Abad, Peer Chenasi, Neelam Wadi, Chakoti .
- Forested Areas of Gilgit, Jutial, Kargah Nala, Nagar Hisper-Hoper, Chaprot, Bagrote, Naltar, Heramosh, Fairy Meadows, Gohar Abad, Dareal.
- Forested areas of Astore, Rama, Mushken, Dashken, Gudai, Chelim.
- Forested Areas of Skardu Basho,Gasing, Memosh, Olding Hargosil, Manthokha, Ganji, Stak.
- Survey of vegetation in Thally Khasomic, Kharmang Manthal, Nar Nala, Kwardo Broq.
- Vegetation survey in Lake sites of Gandus, Lak sites of Kharfaq Khaplu and Shigar Arundu Baltistan
Publications: |
Papers Published:
S.# |
Title of research work with date of publication |
Name of journal in which your research paper appeared |
HEC categ |
IF |
Principal or co-author
|
1 |
Phytosociology and structure of some forests of Skardu district of Karakoram range of Pakistan 2010 |
American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture & Environmental. Sciences |
Y |
Nil |
Principal |
2 |
Standardized Tree Ring Chronologies of Picea smithiana from Two New Sites of Northern Area Pakistan 2010 |
World Applied Sciences Journal |
Y |
0.4 |
co-author |
3 |
Phytosociology and structure of Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) of Northern areas of Pakistan 2010 |
World Applied Sciences Journal |
Y |
0.4 |
co-author |
4 |
Quantitative forests description from Skardu, Gilgit and Astore Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 2011 |
FUUAST J. of Biology. |
Y |
Nil |
Principal |
5 |
Quantitative community description from Central Karakoram National Park Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2011 |
FUUASTJ.BIOLOGY |
Y |
Nil |
co-author |
6 |
Growth-climate response of Picea smithiana from Afghanistan,2012 |
Sciences Technology and. And Development |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
7 |
Size class structure of some forests from Himalayan range of Gilgit-Baltistan. Sci.,2013 |
Sciences Technology and Development |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
8 |
Dendroclimatic and Dendrohydrological response of two tree species from Gilgit valleys,2013 |
Pakistan Journal Of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
co-author |
9 |
Filamentous Fungi infecting fruits and leaves of Capsicum annuum L. in Lower Sindh, 2013 |
International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
10 |
Pathogenicity of some important root-rot fungi to the chilli crop and their biological control,2013 |
International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology , |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
11 |
Ecological status and regeneration patterns of Juniperus excelsa forests in North-Eastern Baluchistan,2013 |
FUUAST.J.BIOLOGY |
y |
Nil |
co-author |
12 |
Control of Meloidogyne javanica and Fusarium solani in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) with the application of chbitin,2013 |
Pak. Journal of Nematology
|
y |
Nil |
co-author |
13 |
Control of some important soil-borne fungi by chitin associated with Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in Lower Sindh, Pakistan,2013 |
Sciences Technology and. And Development |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
14 |
Future trenbds of the vegetation from Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2013 |
Sciences Technology and. And Development |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
15 |
Modeling the diameter distribution of gymnosperm species from central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit Baltistan, and Pakistan using weibull function,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
16 |
Characterization of diameter distribution of some tree species from Gilgit-Baltistan using Weibull distribution,2014
|
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
17 |
Growth-climate correlation of Himalayan pine (Pinus wallichiana) from Ganji forest Skardu districts of Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
18 |
Gastro intestinal Parasite and Bacteria in vegetates grown in soil treated in organic manure,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
19 |
Prevalence of targeted parasites in pit latrine samples from Oshkhandas valley, Gilgit, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
20 |
Plant biodiversity of Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
21 |
Inventorying of Agro-biodiversity of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2014 |
International Journal of Agriculture and Agronomy Research |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
22 |
Assessment of gastrointestinal parasites in pit latrine samples from Majjini Mohallah valley Gilgit, Pakistan,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
23 |
Health risk assessment of pit compost latrine at Oshkhandas valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
24 |
The effect of fungicides alone and in conjunction with chitin on the control of some fungal pathogens associated with chilli seeds, 2014 |
World Applied Science Journal, |
y |
0.4 |
co-author |
25 |
The colossal influence of biological fertilization on medicinal and aromatic plants, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
26 |
Present status and future trend of Chilghoza forest in Goharabad, District Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
27 |
An assessment of surface features and vegetative cover in Alpine Rangelands of CKNP region, Pakistan, 2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
28 |
Water Quality Assessment of Gilgit River Using Fecal & Total colifom as indicator,2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
29 |
Diameter size class distributions of Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D. Don from Gohar Abad Valley district Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
30 |
Source specific composition and quantification of solid waste in Ghulmet valley, district Hunza-Nagar, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
31 |
Impact of Attaabad landslide induce lake on livelihood of upstream population of upper Hunza, District Hunza-Nagar,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
32 |
Population dynamics, distribution and control of Drosicha mealybug, drosicha sp. (homoptera: coccidae) on willow tree (Salix wilhelmsiana) in District Skardu Gilgit-Baltsitan, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences
|
z |
Nil |
co-author |
33 |
Seedling age and growth rate of a gymnospermic tree species (Pinus wallichiana) from Ganji valley District Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.2015. |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
z |
Nil |
Principal |
34 |
Functional status and water quality analysis of fifty-six water purification plants established at Gilgit District, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
35 |
Assessment of deforestation using Diameter size classes distribution of trees in Ganji Valley Himalayan Range of Pakistan.2015. |
International Journal of Advanced Research |
y |
Nil |
co-author |
36 |
Antifungal activity of some important medicinal plants on different pathogenic fungi, 2015 |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
co-author |
37 |
Diameter size class distribution of Pinus gerardinan from Gohar Abad Valley District Daimer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
y |
Nil |
co-author |
38 |
Physio-chemical and Biological Analysis of Drinking Water of Barmas and Jutial Water Supply Complexes, District Gigit, Pakistan, 2015 |
Lasbela, University Journal of Sciences and Technology |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
39 |
Phytonematode Problems associated with Some Economically Important Plants in Pishin District, Balochistan, Pakistan,2016 |
Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: Life and Environmental Sciences |
x |
Nil |
co-author |
40 |
Pycgchological effects of Attaabad natural disaster on upstream communities of upper Hunza, District Hunza-Nagar, Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
41 |
Taxonomic study of mosquitoes (Culicidae: Diptera) of District Narwal, Punjab-Pakistan,2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
42 |
Effect of salinity and prey algae on Artemia sinica (Anostraca: Artemiidae) growth and survival.2014 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
43 |
Assessment of Climate Change and Variability for Gilgit-Baltistan(GB), Pakistan.2015 |
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences |
z |
Nil |
co-author |
44 |
Isolation and Characterization of Carfentrazone-Ethyl degrading soil Bacteria from different agricultural lands of Punjab and Sindh provinces, Pakistan ,2016 |
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin |
W |
0.656 |
co-author |
45 |
Occurrence of fruit-rot of chilli in Sindh and their bio-management under laboratory conditions |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
Co-author |
46 |
Relationship of forest vegetation and environmental gradients (adaphic, topographic and soil nutrients) from some frosted areas of Himalayan, Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges of Gilgit-Baltsitan, Pakistan- (a multivariate approach) 2017 |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
Principal |
47 |
An assessment of natural and anthropogenic disturbances of forest using diameter size classes distributions(submitted) |
Forest Ecology and Management |
W |
2.85 |
co-author |
48 |
Dependence of rural livelihoods on forest resources in Naltar Valley, a dry temperate mountainous region, Pakistan, 2019 |
Global ecology and Conservation |
W |
2.7 |
co-author |
49 |
Quantitative forest vegetation description from Nalter valley district Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan(submitted) |
Pakistan Journal of Botany |
W |
0.658 |
co-author |
50 |
Anomalies of Temperature and Precipitation Trends in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Pakistan for consideration to(submitted) |
Advances in Space Research |
W |
1.409 |
co-author |
51 |
Occurrence of Phylloplane Mycobiota Diversity in Chilli |
Environmental Microbiology |
W |
4.874 |
co-author |
52 |
Fungal Microbial Contamination in drinking water of Karachi-Pakistan and their Physico-Chemical Control (submitted) |
International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation |
W |
3.562 |
co-author |
53 |
An Assessment of Agro-Biodiversity From the Forested Areas of Nalter Valley district Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan (Submitted)2018 |
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences
|
W |
0.677 |
co-author |
54 |
Assessment of phytosociological attributes of forest from Bagrote and Haramosh valleys of Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP). Gilgit-Baltitan, Pakistan(Submitted)2019 |
Environment, Development and Sustainability
|
W |
1.85 |
co-author |
55 |
Preliminary Study On Breakfast Intake In School Children From Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan .(submitted)2019 |
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin |
W |
0.652 |
co-author |
56 |
Assessing Natural Forest Conservation Using Diameter Size Class Distributions in Pakistan,2020 |
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies |
W |
1.18 |
co-author |
Published Abstracts: |
- Akbar, M., Ahmed, A. Hussain, S. S. Shaukat, M. F. Siddiqui and F. Hussain. 2013. Multivariate analysis of the some forests vegetation from dry temperate areas (Gilgit, Astore and Skardu Districts), of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Plants, People and Climate 2013, Organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Climate Change Division, HEC, NUST, Bahria University and FUUAST, Karachi. November 5-7, 2013. Pp 72-73.
- Hussain, A., Ahmed, M. Akbar and M. U. Zafar. 2013. Growth-climate response of Spruce (Picea smithiana) from Stak valley of Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP), Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan: A Dendrochronological approach. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Plants, People and Climate 2013, Organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Climate Change Division, HEC, NUST, Bahria University and FUUAST, Karachi. November 5-7, 2013. Pp 61-62.
- Hussain, F., S. S. Shaukat, M. Abid, F. Usman and Akbar. 2013. Control of some important soil-borne fungi by chitin associated with chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in Lower Sindh, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Plants, bPeople and Climate 2013, Organized by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Climate Change Division, HEC, NUST, Bahria University and FUUAST, Karachi. November 5-7, 2013. Pp 44-45.
- Hussain, F., M. Abid, S. S. Shaukat, F. Usman and Akbar. 2014. Integrated control of root rot fungi in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) crop. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Climate Change and Plant Diseases Challenges and Opportunities 2014, Organized by Pakistan Phytopathological Society, University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 23-25, 2014. Pp 40.
- Hussain, F., M. Abid, S. S. Shaukat, F. Usman and Akbar. 2014. Antifungal activity of some medicinal plants. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Climate Change and Plant Diseases Challenges and Opportunities 2014, Organized by Pakistan Phytopathological Society, University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 23-25, 2014. Pp 80-81.
- Hussain, F. and Akbar. 2015. Threats to agrobiodiversity of Karoonjhar Mountain in Sindh-Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of International Conference on Mountains and Climate Change: Resources, Challenges and Opportunities for Better Life and Livelihoods, Organized by Integrated Mountain Area Research Center (IMARC), Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Pakistan. September 17-19, 2015. pp 125.
- Hussain, F., Abid, Farzana and M. Akbar. 2016. Occurrence of fungal mycotoxicity in drinking water and their physico-chemical control. Abstract in Symposium of 1st International Conference on Chemical Engineering & Exhibition, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, Sindh-Pakistan. January 14-16, 2016. pp 38.
- Rizvi, S.A.H., Akbar, S. Ali, G. Raza, S. Hyder, A. Naqvi and F. Hussain. 2016. Efficacy of different chemical insecticides and biopesticides against tomato fruit-worm (Helicoverpa armigera) under the agro climatic conditions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of 14th National & 5th International Conference of Botany “Climate Change and Phytodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (PBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 15-18, 2016. pp 54.
- Akbar, M., Ahmed, M.F. Siddiqui, S.S. Shaukat, A. Hussain, S.A.H. Rizvi, F. Hussain, G. Raza, M. Khan, S. Hyder, H. Raza, M. Ali and S. Ali. 2016. Soil vegetation relationship of some forests using multivariate analysis from dry temperate areas (Gilgit, Astore and Skardu Districts) of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Abstract in Symposium of 14th National & 5th International Conference of Botany “Climate Change and Phytodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (PBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 15-18, 2016. pp 96.
- Rizvi, S.A.H., Akbar, S. Hyder, A. Naqvi, F. Hussain, S. Ali and G. Raza. 2016. Effect of temperature and various pesticides for the control of Potato mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Tarsonemidae: Trombidiformes) at Gilgit-Baltistan. Poster Abstract in Symposium of 14th National & 5th International Conference of Botany “Climate Change and Phytodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan Botanical Society (PBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-Pakistan. January 15-18, 2016. pp 178
Research Students Detail (M.Phil and B.S Final Thesis) |
S.No |
Name of Student |
Name of Qualification |
Thesis Title |
Year of Supervision |
Remarks |
1 |
Israr Ahmed |
M.Phill Thesis |
Conservation status and feeding ecology of Himalayan Ibex in KVO district, Hunza |
2020 Co-Supervisor |
In Progress |
2 |
Hassan Abbas |
M.Phill Thesis |
Distribution status and feeding ecology of Blue Sheep in Shmishal Valley |
2019 Co-Supervisor |
In Progress |
3 |
Saad Iqbal |
M.Phill Thesis |
Conservation and Management practices and socio-economic development in Doyan Valley in Astore |
2019 Co-Supervisor |
In Progress |
4 |
Imran Khan |
M.Phill Thesis |
Age and growth Rate of Picea smithiana from District Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
2017 Co-Supervisor |
Submitted |
5 |
Sifat Bahadur |
M.Phill Thesis |
Distribution status of Chilgoza Pine in Diamer Region, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
2016 Co-Supervisor |
In Progress |
6 |
Syed Naeem Abbas |
M.Phill Thesis |
Current Status and Future trends of Forests From Haramosh and Bagrote Vallies of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
2015 Supervisor |
Approved |
7 |
Jamal Hussian |
M.Phill Thesis |
An Assessment of Phytosociology and Socio-Economic Impacts of Forest on Local Communities of Nalter Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan , Pakistan |
2015 Supervisor |
Approved |
8 |
Zarmast Khan |
BS Thesis |
Current Status and Future trends of Forests From Ganji Valley, District Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
2014 Supervisor |
Approved |
9 |
Irfan Hussian |
BS Thesis |
Current Status and Future trends of Forests from Haramosh Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
2014 Supervisor |
Approved |
10 |
Syed Asad |
BS Thesis |
Distribution status of Markhor in Jutail valley |
2015 Supervisor |
Approved |
Course taught in KIU Environmental Sciences Department |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
PhD/MPhil/MSc |
Forest Management and Conservation |
3 |
Ph.D |
Forest Management and Conservation |
3 |
M.phill |
Forestry and Rangeland Management |
3 |
MSc |
Forestry and Wetland Management |
3 |
MSc |
Applied Ecology |
3 |
MSc |
Vegetation Ecology |
3 |
MSc |
Fundamentals of Ecology |
3 |
BS |
Biology-I |
3 |
BS |
Biology-II |
3 |
BS |
Climatology |
3 |
BS |
Environmental Pollution |
3 |
BS |
Mountain Area Studies |
3 |
BS&MSc |
Forest Management and Conservation |
3 |
M.Phill,PhD |
Dendrochronology |
3 |
M.Phill,PhD |
Membership |
- Editorial Board member MAYFEB Journal of Environmental Science
- Editorial Board member International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
- Editorial Board member International Journal of Botany Studies
- Editorial Board member SCIREA Journal of Biology,
- SCIREA Journal of Environmental Science
- SCIREA Journal of Forestry
Reference |
- Academic referees
A). Dr Muhammad Abid
Chairman Department of Botany
Federal Urdu Univerity of Arts, Sciences and Technology,
Gulshen Iqbal Karachi
Contact: 03333019634
- Professional Referees
- Dr Moinddin Ahmed
Laboratory of Plant Ecology and Dendrochronology
Department of Botany Federal Urdu University, Karachi
Contact: 03333122975
- Mayoor Khan
Country Program Manager
Wildlife Conservation Society Pakistan
Contact:03449460169