CURRICULUM VITAE
Name Jehangir Khan Sial
Date of Birth October 9, 1947
Address Professor and Head
Agricultural Engineering Department
University College of Agriculture
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Phone; +92-61-9210298 Res. +92-41-8846082
Cell: +92-300-7994060 E-mail:
Qualifications B.Sc. Agri. University Faisalabad, Pakistan (1970)
M.Sc. Alberta University Canada (1976)
Ph.D. Iowa State University USA (1986)
Total Experience 39 years (Teaching, Research and Administration)
Positions Held
Dean Faculty of Agri. Eng. & Tech. (2004-07)
Chairman Department (9 years)
Director Research Agriculture University (3-1/2 years)
Member Syndicate (2004-07)
Member Academic Council, Advanced Studies and Research Board, and Senate
Technologies Developed Sweep Cultivator
Solar Dryer
Centrifugal Jet Pump
Potato Seed Cutter
Apparatus for Verification of Directional Law of Cosines
Sludge Fertilizer Plant
Research Publications 50 publications
Papers Presented at Seminars 30 papers
Research Reports 9 publications
Research Students Supervised M.Sc. (19 students completed)
Ph.D. (2 students completed)
Ph.D. (One student in-progress)
Teaching Experience Lecturer 1971-73
Graduate Scholar – Canada1974-76
Assistant Professor 1977-82
Gradute Scholar – USA 1983-86
Assistant Professor 1987-89
Associate Professor 1990-94
Professor 1994-todate
Memberships of Learned Societies
Life Member Pak Soc of Ag Engineers
Life Member Pak Engineering Council
Member Institution of Engineers, Pakistan
Life Member Soc Advancement of Ag Sciences
Member International Energy Foundation, Canada
Member Gamma-Sigma-Delta: Honor Society.
of Agriculture, USA
Awards Honor Shield at International Agro-environ
Symposium-2000 by Governor of Tekirdag, Turkey
Gold Medal by International Water Center Charles
Sturt University Wagga, Wagga NSW, Australia
Publications
1. Shafi A., J. Sial, M. Iqbal. 2008. Development and Testing of Sweep Shovels in Field. A Paper for Presentation at 6th International Symposium on Agro-Environ to be held at Antalya, Turkey April 28 - May 1st, 2008.
2. Randhawa I. A., J. K. Sial, 2007. Development and Testing of Sludge Pelletizer. Paper accepted for Publication in Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Research.
3. Ahmad N., J.K Sial, 2006. Innovatived Designs & Techniques for Irrigation Water Saving. Proceeding of the International Conference on Agricultural Engineering: Issues & Strategies, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.
4. Nasir A., K Uchida and J.K.Sial, 2006. Computation of Erosivity Factor with Daily Rainfall Data in Shiga Prefecture. International Conference on Agricultural Engineering Issues & Strategies. University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan.
5. Tahir A. A., J.K.Sial, 2006. Palletization of Compost of Sugar Press Mud and Farmyard Manure. Proceeding of the International Seminar on Water and Environment – A Looming Crisis, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
6. Sial, J. K., M. A. Khan and N. Ahmad. 2006. Performance of surge irrigation under borders. Pak. J. Agri. Sci. 43(3-4): 186-192.
7. Sial, J. K., K. A. Hussain, D. Khan and Z. Mahmood. 2006. Smoke opacity issues of urban wagons. Scientific Khyber J. Sci and Tech. 19(1): 119-132.
8. Sial, J. K., K. A. Hussain, D. Khan, Z. Mahmood and A. Shafi. 2006. Investigations of smoke opacity in commercial trucking. Scientific Khyber J. Sci and Tech. 19(2): 217-229.
9. Sial, J. K., K. A. Hussain, D. Khan, Z. Mahmood and A. Shafi. 2006. Fuel efficiencies in urban wagons. Scientific Khyber J. of Sci and Tech. 19(2): 231-242.
10. Sial, J. K., K. A. Hussain, D. Khan and Z. Mahmood. 2006. Factors affecting energy bills and environmental ills in transport sectors. J. Eng. & Appl. Sci. 25(2).
11. Sial, J.K., R.A.Khan, and M Ashfaq 2005. Bio-Conversion of waste using termite technology, Journal of Pakistan Entomologist, Vol.27 No.2.
12. Sial, J.K., R.A.Khan, and M Ashfaq 2005. Development and testing of light based mechanical insect trap, Journal of Pakistan Entomologist, Vol.27 No.2.
13. Sial, J. K. 2005. Tillage Practices for Wheat Fields. European Journal of Scientific Research. Vol. 12, No. 1. pp: 106-112.
14. Iqbal, M., J. K. Sial, R.K. Mahmood and M. Younis. 2005. Development of Environment Friendly Boom Sprayer Test Bench. Pak. J. Agri. Sci., Vol. 42(1-2).
15. Sial, J.K., M Amjad, A Shafi and M. A. Khan 2005. Development of deep well jet pump for orchards . Pakistan Journal of Water Resources,Vol.9(1):pp35-40
16. Ahmad, R.N. , J.K.Sial and M.Arshad, 2005. Development and performance evaluation of solar saline water evaporator . Pakistan Journal of Water Resources,Vol.9 (1):pp41-48.
17. Sial, J.K., S. Bibi and A. S. Qureshi. 2005. Environmental Impacts of Sewage Water Irrigation on Groundwater Quality. Pakistan Journal of Water Resources,Vol.9 (1):pp49-53.
18. Sial, J. K. and Faizan-ul-Haq, 2004. Contamination of Groundwater from Agro-Chemicals in Irrigated Areas of Pakistan. Indus Journal of Plant Sciences, January Issue. pp 44-48.
19. Sial, J. K. and Muhammad Tahir, 2004. Fly Ash Pollution from Sugar Industry. Indus Journal of Plant Sciences, January Issue, pp 56-59.
20. Sial, J. K. and Liaqat Ali Wahala, 2004. Use of Solar Energy in Drying Agricultural Products. Indus Journal of Plant Sciences, January Issue, pp 63-65.
21. Sial, J.K., S. Mahmood and B. Rehman. 2000. Only One Earth, Care and Share. Proceedings of 2nd International Symposium on New Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Agro-Applications.18-20 October, Tekirdag, Turkey.
22. Mahmood, A., M. Yasin and J.K. Sial. 1998. Enhanced Temperature Effect on Animal Waste for Biogas Production. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agro-environmental Issues and Future Strategies: Towards 21st Century, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. 61-65.
23. Hussain, K., N. Ahmad, J.K. Sial and M.I. Khan. 1997. Groundwater Pollution from Heavy Metals. Journal of Science, Technology and Developments, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad. 3 : 296-303.
24. Sial, J.K., Z. Mahmood and S. Mahmood. 1997. Management Practices for Controlling Ground Water Contamination. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water for 21st Century: Demand, Supply, Development and Socio-Environmental Issues, CEWRE, UET, Lahore. (2) : 397-402.
25. Sabir, M.S., J.K. Sial and M. Younis. 1996. Different Responses of Tillage Practices in Reclamation of Dense Saline Sodic Soils. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Tokyo, Japan. 27(4) : 9-13.
26. Mahmood, S., J.K. Sial, M. Latif and M. A. Nadeem. 1996. Effect of Tillage Depth on the Advance Rate of Surge Irrigation. DRIP Journal. 96 : 3-8.
27. Sial, J.K. and S. Mahmood. 1996. Some Environmental Issues in Pakistan. Engineering Horizons. 29(4) : 321-324.
28. Hussain, A., N.A. Rai, Q.A. Awan and J.K. Sial. 1995. Impact of Field Slopes on Nitrate-Nitrogen Distribution. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. 32(2-3) : 144-148.
29. Mahmood, S., J.K. Sial, N. Ahmad, Q.A. Awan and M.A. Khan. 1993. Surge vs. Continuous Irrigation Method. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. 29(4) : 321-324.
30. Ahmad N., R.S. Kanwar, J.K. Sial and Q.A. Awan. 1993. Effect of Controlled Drainage on NO3‑N Behavior. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Environmental Assessment and Management of Irrigation and Drainage Projects, CEWRE, UET, Lahore. 2: 226-238.
31. Sabir, M.S., J.K. Sial, M. Younis, I. Ahmad and S. Bashir. 1992. Comparison of Physical Methods Combined with Chemical and Biological Amendments for Reclamation of Saline Sodic Soils with Hard Layers. Presented at Poster Session 5th International Drainage Workshop, held at Pearl Continental, Lahore. (Feb, 8-15).
32. Mahmood, S. and J.K. Sial. 1992. Effects of Tillage Depth and Cycle Ratio on The Performance of Surge Irrigation. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. 29(4) : 334-338.
33. Iqbal, M., M.S. Sabir, M. Younis, J.K.Sial, and M. Z. Ahmad. 1992. Implications and Prospects of Farm Mechanization in Pakistan. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Tokyo, Japan. 23(4) : 71-76.
34. Sial, J.K., F.H. Khan, N. Ahmad & S. Mahmood. 1992. Fertilizer‑A Big Water Pollutant. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. 29(4) : 321-324.
35. Sial, J.K., M. Iqbal, F. Cheema, M.S. Sabir and S. Mahmood. 1992. Shattering Losses as Affected by Combine Indices. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Research. 29(3) : 241-245.
36. Iqbal, M., M.S. Sabir, M. Younis and J.K. Sial. 1992. Moisture Diffusivity of Bulk Paddy. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Research. 13(1) : 15-19.
37. Sial, J.K., F.H. Khan, M.A. Rana and S. Mahmood. 1992. Interaction of Tillage with Soil Parameters and Nutrient Leaching. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. 29(1) : 9-12.
38. Sial, J.K., M.A. Abbas and M. A. Sarghana. 1991. Environmental Pollution in Rural Sector. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Sciences. 28(3) : 260-263.
39. Sheikh, G.S., J.K. Sial and M. Afzal. 1989. Energy Requirement of Tillage Machinery. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Science. 26(2) : 156-160.
40. Kanwar, R.S. and J.K. Sial. 1988. Effects of Waterlogging on Growth of Corn. Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. Ames, Iowa., USA. Paper No. 12969.
41. Sial, J.K., G.S. Sheikh and M. Afzal. 1988. Medium Size Tractor for Wheat Cultivation. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Science. 25(2) : 156-160.
42. Sial, J.K., G.S. Sheikh and M. Afzal. 1987. Emergence of Wheat Seedling as Affected by Soil Compaction. Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Science. 25(2) : 156-160.
43. Sial, J.K., S.J. Marley and D.C. Erbach. 1986. Effects of Controlled Traffic in Corn Plots-Two Years Results. Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph MI, 49085-9659, USA. Paper No. 86-1049.
44. Sial, J.K., D.C. Erbach, and S.J. Marley. 1985. Effects of Controlled Traffic in Corn Plots-First Year Results. Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph MI, 49085-9659, USA. Paper No. 85-133.
45. Sheikh, G.S., K. Pervez, J.K. Sial, M. Afzal, A.G. Ansari and M. Yasin. 1983. A Progressive Approach to Minimum Tillage. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Tokyo, Japan. 14(3) : 28-32.
46. Sial, J.K., G.S. Sheikh and M. Afzal. 1981. Development and Comparative Performance of a Cultivator with Sweep Shovels. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Tokyo, Japan. Spring Issue: 39-42.
47. Sheikh, G.S., J.K. Sial and M. Afzal. 1980. Disk Harrow: an Appropriate Tillage Implement. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Tokyo, Japan. Autumn Issue:41-44.
48. Iqbal, M., G.S. Sheikh and J.K. Sial. 1980. Harvesting and Threshing Losses of Wheat with Mechanical and Conventional Methods. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Tokyo, Japan. Summer Issue : 66-70.
49. Sheikh, G.S., J.K. Sial and M. Afzal. 1979. Comparative Performance of Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Tractors. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Tokyo, Japan. Spring Issue : 55-58.
50. Sial, J.K. and H.P. Harrison. 1978. Soil Reacting Forces from Field Measurements with Sweeps. Trans. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 21(5): 825-829.
Attended Seminars / Conferences for Paper Presentations
1. International Seminar on “Recent Advances in Agricultural Engineering” at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India. Sep 23 – 28, 2007.
2. International Seminar on “Water and Environment – Setting Agenda for Future”, held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. August 20-22, 2006.
3. UNESCO HELP Australian Coordination Unit Meeting held at International Centre for WATER, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia May 15, 2006.
4. International Conference on “Agricultural Engineering – Issues and Strategies”, held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. February 16-18, 2006.
5. Second International Symposium on “New Technologies for Environmental Monitoring and Agro-Applications" October 18-20, 2000, Tekirdag, Turkey.
6. National Wheat Workshop-99 on “Issues and Strategies for Enhancing Wheat Production” held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (November 10, 1999).
7. National Workshop on “Water Resources: Achievements and Issues in 20th Century and Challenges for the Next Millennium”. PCRWR, Islamabad. (June, 1999).
8. International Symposium on “Agro-environmental Issues and Future Strategies: Towards 21st Century”, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (May 25-30, 1998).
9. International Symposium on “Water for 21st Century: Demand, Supply, Development and Socio-Environmental issues”. Centre of Excellence and Water Resource Engineering, UET, Lahore. (June 17-19, 1997).
10. ENERGEX-96: International Energy Conference, Beijing, China (June 5-7, 1996).
11. Regional Workshop on “Artificial Groundwater Recharge” held at Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resource, Quetta, Pakistan. (June 9-10, 1996).
12. International Symposium on “Environmental Assessment and Management of irrigation and Drainage Projects”, Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1993).
13. 5th International Drainage Workshop held at Pearl Continental, Lahore, (February 8-15, 1992).
14. 1st International Seminar on Citriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, (2-5 December, 1992).
15. World Environmental Day on “Only One Earth: Care & Share” held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. (June, 4, 1992).
16. All Pakistan Science Conference held at Khanspur, Pakistan. (May 16-21, 1992).
17. 9th Annual Convention of Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Agriculture House, Davis Road, Lahore. (March 5-6, 1992).
18. World Environmental Day held at Pearl Continental, Lahore. (June 5, 1991).
19. Conference of International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage held at Dubrovnik, Yougoslavia ( 1988).
20. 8th Annual Convention of Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Pearl Continental, Lahore. (1987)
21. Mid-Central Region Meeting American Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Sheration Inn, St. Joseph Missouri, USA. (March, 6-7, 1987).
22. Summer Meeting American Society of Agricultural Engineers held at San Luis Obisop, California, USA. (June 29-July 2, 1986).
23. Mid-Central Region Meeting American Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Ramada Inn, St. Josheph Missouri, U.S.A. (April 25-26, 1986).
24. Mid-Central Region Meeting American Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Ramada Inn, St. Joseph Missouri, USA. (April 12-13, 1985).
25. National Wheat Conference held at Islamabad. (September, 1982).
26. Second Annual Meeting of Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers, held at Hilton, Hotel, Lahore. (April 9-10, 1981).
27. First Annual Meeting of Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers held at Hilton Hotel, Lahore. (May 16-17, 1980).
28. Seminar on Agricultural Development Strategies in Pakistan held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. (April 24, 1980).
29. 24th Annual Convocation of Institute of Engineers held at Peshawar. (March, 1-6, 1980).
30. “National Seminar on Sugarcane” held at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. (January 28-29, 1980).
Reports / Proceedings Compiled
1. PARC 2010. Design, Development and Testing of Resource Conservation Tillage Implement. A Research Report prepared for Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Islamabad, Pakistan.
2. EPD 2010.Testing of Pelleting Machine for Wastewater Sludge Treatment and Biofertilizer Production. A Research Report submitted to Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
3. Agriculture Department Punjab 2010. Redefining the Role of Field Wing of Agriculture Department in the Light of Cost Efficient Private Sector for Bulldozer Operation Activity. A report submitted to Agriculture Department Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
4. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Agricultural Engineering: Issues and Strategies”, held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. February 16 -18, 2006.