BIODATA

Of

Dr.Din Muhammad Zahid

Associate Professor of Agriculture (Forestry)

UniversityCollege of Agriculture,

BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan

2005

Curriculum vitae

Name: Dr.Din Muhammad Zahid

Father’s Name: Mian Ahmad Bakhsh

DOB / Age:11 –03- 1966 / (Approx. 39 years)

Sex:Male

Marital status: Married

Domicile: Punjab (District Muzaffar Garh)

Mailing AddressC-11, Agri. Staff Colony, Univ.College of Agriculture,

BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan.

E.mail: <> and <

Phone Numbers: (office) +92-61-9210080, (Res.) + 4745256

Mobile / Cell Ph. 0300 638 5229

Fax No. 0092-61-9210091

Passport No. KD554598, Issued on 10.05.2004 at Multan.

Expiry Date: 09.05.2009

National Identity Card No. 36302-4314432-7

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Degree / Certificate / Name of Institution / Date& Year / Marks obtained / Total / Division / Grade / CGPA / Subjects
Ph. D. / Department of Forestry, Range Management and Wildlife. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. Pakistan / December 12, 2001 / Forestry
M. Sc. (Hons) / -Do as above- / October 15, 1991 / 604 / 800 / Ist / B / (3.67/4) / Range Management
B.Sc. (Hons) Agri. / Barani Agricultural College Rawalpindi (present University of Arid Agriculture) / August 8, 1988 / 2816 / 3960 / Ist / B / (3.32/4) / Range Management & Forestry
HSSC / F.Sc. / Govt.College Kot Addu. (Dist. Muzffar Garh) / August 30, 1984 / 662 /1100 / Ist / B / Pre-Medical
SSC/ Matric / Govt.High School Daera Din Panah (Dist. Muzaffar Garh), Punjab / June 15, 1981 / 580 / 850 / Ist / B / Science

MEMBERSHIP

  1. Member Agricultural Foundation of Pakistan (H.O.ZBTLStaffCollege, Muree Road, Islamabad) ,since 27.09.2005.

AWARDS:

  1. “HUSN-E-KARKARDAGI (The Best Performance) AWARD / Trophy”, from The Vice Chancellor, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan , for the year 2003, as Incharge Arboriculture Wing, on flower show competition in the university.
  1. “LETTER OF APPRECIATION” from The Vice Chancellor, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan for good handling of trouble creating labour.

TRAININGS

Postgraduate Training Course on Nuclear and other Advanced Techniques in Agriculture and Biological Research held at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Pakistan. From 16 – 27 November 1998.

COMPUTER SKILL

A sound knowledge and skill of use of

  1. MS Word,
  2. MS Excel,
  3. Minitab, SPSS,
  4. Internet Surfing / Browzing, email Correspondence, Spreadsheet, Window based many other programs, Media player, MS Outlook,
  5. MS Power point,
  6. Inpage,
  7. Netscape,
  8. Paint, CorelDraw and other composing work.

SEMINARS ATTENDED:

  1. Participation in one day seminar on “Water for Future” held on occasion of “World Water Day” on 22 March 2003 at the Lahore by “The Environ Monitor” in cooperation with “Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry” (LCCI).
  1. Participated in one day seminar on “Environmental Pollution” in December 2003, held in Chemistry Department, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan.
  1. Participated in one day seminar on, “WTO and Agriculture” held on 17.12.2004, at University College of Agriculture.
  1. Participated in one day seminar entitled, “INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT IN COTTON CROP WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON WHITE FLY, PINK BOLLWORM AND HELIOTHUS” on 6-01-2004, at University College of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

  1. Participated in one day “Mango Workshop” held in February 2004, at University College of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan.
  1. Participated in three days workshop on “Participant Centered Learning and the Case Method” on 05, 06 & 07 August 2005, at GIFTUniversity, GujranwalaPakistan.

JOB POSITIONS

Sr. # / Post Held / Duration / Institution
Associate Professor (Forestry) / 29.02.2004
To-date / UniversityCollege of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan
Assistant Professor
(Forestry & Range Management) / 25-01-2002 to 28.02.2004 / Do as above
Lecturer (Forestry and Range Management) (Regular / Permanent) / 08-04-1992 to 24-01-2002 / Do as above
Lecturer (Part Time) (Forestry and Range Management) / 12-9-1991 to 7-4-1992 / Do as above

Current Teaching and AdministrativeWork Experience:Responsibilities

  1. Teaching the subjects of Farm Forestry / Agroforestry, Range Management, Wildlife Management, Watershed Management, Crop Ecology, Environmental Science, and Arid Zone Agriculture, to undergraduate / post-graduate classes. Since 1991-to date
  1. Advisory services rendered to public, farmers, wood producers, manufacturer and users regarding growth, development, and utilization of hardwood species since 1992 - todate.
  1. Incharge, Forestry Laboratory, University College of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan, since 11-10-1999 todate.
  1. Secretary, Research Committee, University College of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan, since May 2002 todate.
  1. Secretary, Admission Committee, University College of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, since session 2002 todate.
  1. Member, Committee for the Preparation of PC-I (Phase II) of UniversityCollege of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan since 2002.
  1. Member, Committee of Advanced Studies, University College of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan, since January 2003 todate.
  1. Member Board of Studies, UniversityCollege of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan Since July 2004.
  1. Member Technical Committee to look after the procurement of accessories under Higher Education Commission Project “Strengthening and Expansion of Existing IT Infrastructure at the B.Z.University, Multan.” Constituted by the Vice Chancellor, and notified vide letter No. Acad/65/2005/184, dated 12/01/2005.
  1. Member Advisory Board / Expert for Evaluation of research articles submitted for publication in different Scientific Journals.
  1. MemberInter-University Course Curriculum Committee (IUCCC), Constituted under the Directive of Governor of Punjab (Chancellor), Vide No. DFA 1696-1796, Dated 03-03-2004.
  1. Technical Expert for evaluation of candidates applying for the Post of Lecturers, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor in various universities and institutions.
  1. Member / Secretary, Examination Committee, for the University College of Agriculture, for session 2005 – 2006. (Vide Notification No.Ad-19/4637/RS, Dated: 11-08-2005).
  1. Member Committee for Selection / Purchase of Books for the Library of University College of Agriculture, Notified vide Letter No. Agri./1460/2005, dated 19.10.2005.
  1. Director Student Affairs, UniversityCollege of Agriculture since March 2006.
  1. Executive Member (Elected for one year 2005-2006), Academic Staff Association, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan.
  1. Student Advisor to the Class Session 2004 – 2008.

Past Work Experience:Administrative Other Responsibilities

  1. Chairman, Seasonal Plantation Management Committee and In-charge, Seasonal Tree Plantation Campaign, at campus Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan since 1992- to February 2005.
  1. Incharge Nursery and Farmers Training Program under Massive Afforestation Project of Federal Government, Ministry of Environment, sponsored by National Bank of Pakistan. Vide Office Order No.Agri.179, Dated:26 -02- 1996.
  1. Technical member / Secretary – Afforestation and Wildlife Committee, responsible for cruising, identification of problems, pruning recommendations, care, Management Plans etc. for the Forest Plantations in the forest area owned by the University and landscaping of the campus. 1998-February 2005.
  1. In-charge committee responsible for sale, disposal of timber and procurement of money at BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan –Pakistan.1998-February 2005.
  1. Member Committee to “Lookafter and Supervise the Work of Plantation at the University Campus” vide Notification No.Gen./T-3/1475, dated 16.08.1999 till February 2005.
  1. Member Auction Committee, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan from year 2000 to February 2005.
  1. Elected Member Academic Council, as Lecturer, in BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan from 08-05-2000 to 24-01-2002.
  1. In-charge (Administrative Head) Arboriculture Wing of Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, managing plantations, landscaping, supervising all the University labours (crew of 150), with drawing and disbursement authority, since December 2001 – February 2005.
  1. Member, Farm Management Committee, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan, since 14-01-2002 February 2005. (BZU has an agricultural farm of 400 acres and forest plantations of 200 acres).
  2. Incharge Library, UniversityCollege of Agriculture, BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan, since 31–8–2001 to 2004.

RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:

S. # / Title of the Project / Sponsored By / Remarks
Promoting Utilization of farm grown Eucalyptus wood through studies on timber quality.
Program title: Value addition of farm- grown Eucalyptuscamaldulensis Dehn. / Punjab Agricultural Research Board / Worked as Ph. D. Scholar, under the Supervision of Prof. Dr. Masood A. A. Quraishi (PI) at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan
Comparison of irrigation requirements and water-use efficiency of five different hardwood species seedlings in arid climate of Pakistan: species × environment interactions / BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan / The research work on the project is complete and data is being analyzed for results and their publication.

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:

S. # / Title of the Project / Sponsored By / Remarks
1 / Strategies of Seedling Production in Nurseries for Arid and Semi-arid Agroforestry / BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan / Submitted for grant. It is in evaluation process.


PUBLICATIONS OF DR.DIN MUHAMMAD ZAHID KHAN

Research papers published in Journals

  1. Khan, D. M. Z. and R. A. Khan. 1998. Current end uses of Eucalyptus in Punjab. The journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 8 (1-2): 47 - 49.
  2. Khan, A.A., K.R.Khan, D.M.Zahid and K.M. Sheikh. 1999. Socioeconomic constraints, women, and wetland resources in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Ornithology 3(1 – 2): 13 – 17.
  1. Zahid, D.M., Z.H. Khan and M.A.A. Qureshi. 2001. Chemical modification of farm-grown Eucalyptus wood to reduce seasoning deformities. Journal of Research (Science) 12(1): 7 – 14.
  2. Zahid, D.M. and R.Ahmad. 2002. Effects of age of farm grown Eucalyptus on seasoning quality of wood and its utilization in Pakistan. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 4 (3): 315 – 317.
  3. Zahid, D.M. and R.A.Khan. 2002. Determining Appropriate Sizes of Sawn Wood Members to Minimize Dimensional Instability in Eucalyptus Wood. Indus Journal of Plant Sciences,1(4):318-324.
  4. Zahid D.M. and M.A.A. Quraishi. 2003. Post-Seasoning Transverse Variation In Quality of Pakistan Farm-Grown Eucalyptus Logs. Pakistan J. of Scientific Research. Volume 55, No.1-2: 36-42.
  5. Nawaz, A., Zahid, D.M., Qasim M., and Ahmed S. 2004. Socio-Environmental Implications of the Establishment of Roadside Plantation at Jhang Road, Faisalabad. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Volume 7, No.1:14-16.
  6. Zahid, D.M. and A. Majeed. 2005. Extent of Dimensional Changes During Staggered Seasoning in Pakistan Grown Eucalyptus wood. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture45(1):121-125. Available on journals’ website also.

Research articles Submitted by Dr.Din Muhammad Zahidfor Publication

  1. Nawaz A., D.M. Zahid, Anwar-Ul-Haq and M. Qasim. Improvement Of Roadside Plantation And Public Participation In Faisalabad – Pakistan. Submitted to : Journal of Research (Science), BahauddinZakariyaUniversity, Multan.
  2. ZahidD.M.Comparison of Transpiration coefficient of Indigenous Dalbergiasissoo and Exotic Eucalyptus Seedlings under irrigated conditions in Pakistan. Submitted to the Journal: Agricultural Water Management.

Research articles (Unpublished / ready for submission) by Dr.Din Muhammad Zahid

  1. Water conservation in Pakistan – a research review.
  1. Determination of form factor of Eucalyptus wood grown in arid conditions of Pakistan to assess log volume of standing trees”
  1. The Structure and Dynamics of Pastoral system in southern PunjabPakistan.
  1. Exploring the Genuine Needs and Problems of Farming Communities in Southern Punjab (Pakistan) Regarding Production, Processing and Marketing of Agroforest Products.
  1. A review on the changing scenario of environment in Pakistan.

Popular Articles Published in daily newspapers:

  1. D.M.Zahid and Masood A.A. Quraishi. Improving the seasoning quality of Eucalyptus wood. (An article published in daily “Business Recorder” dated December 15, 2001).
  1. D.M. Zahid and Masood A.A. Quraishi. Improving the seasoning quality of Eucalyptus wood. (An article published in daily “Dawn” dated 07-01-2002).

Articles on Websites:

  1. Din Muhammad Zahid and Masood A.A. Quraishi. Future prospects of eucalyptus wood. Visit Website:
  2. Din Muhammad Zahid and Masood A.A. Quraishi. Future prospects of eucalyptus wood. Visit Website:

Theses

  1. Din Muhammad Zahid Khan. 1991. M. Sc. (Hons.) thesis title, “Some studies on the current utilization of Eucalyptus in Punjab”. Department of Forestry, Range Management & Wildlife, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan.
  1. Din Muhammad Zahid Khan. 2001. Ph.D. thesis title, “Improving quality characteristics of farm-grown Eucalyptus wood to promote its utilization”. Department of Forestry, Range Management & Wildlife, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad – Pakistan.
Books / Notes (unpublished / ready for publication) by, Dr.Din Muhammad Zahid
  1. Agroforestry in Arid and Semiarid Ecozones of Pakistan.
  2. Rangelands Management in Pakistan.
  3. Arboreal Handbook; Solved Question Papers of Forestry for Competitive Examinations.
  4. “Textbook of Forestry” for Competitive Examinations.


Name and Address of Referees:

1.Dr. Aleem A. Khan

Visiting Honorary Associate Professor
Zoology Department

University of Melbourne
Address: Longerenong College
RMB 3000, Horsham Victoria 3400
Australia
Fax: 61 3 53622213 Email: and

Tel: 61 3 5382 4281 (Home) 61 3 5362 2229 (Work)

2.Ghulam Jillani

UNSW,

41 Bungalow Road Plumpton NSW 2761

Tel (02) 96757586 Mobile 0422563352Email:

3. Dr. M. Akbar Anjum

Scientific Secretary

Pakistan Council for Science and Technology

Shahrahe Jamhuriat, Islamabad.

Telephone No:Office: (0092 51) 9203971

Residence: (0092 51) 9258727

Mobile:(0092) 300 504 7955

Email:

4. Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ansari

Department of Chemistry

Head, Analytical Chemistry Division

BahuddinZakariyaUniversity, MultanPakistan

Ph: (work) 92 61 9210071/2406; (Home) 92 61 745397; (Mobile) 92 300 731 5941,

Fax: 92 61 9210068, 9210098;Email:


TRAININGS:

  1. Completed 14 weeks (in 1991) Course of “Tafseer ul Quran” from Ittefaque Islamic Centre, Lahore.

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