1 CV OF Prof. DR. MOINUDDIN AHMED (Ex. Foreign Professor) Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, Cell: 470-553-8000 Date of Birth: 16 th Nov. 1948 Nationality: Pakistan / USA E-mail: [email protected]AREAS OF STRENGTH • About two hundred Publications in National and International Scientific Journals • Impact factor more than 100. • Win Best Book Award by HEC in 2014. • Published seven Books. • Worked with other Scientists (International and National collaboration). • Founder Chief Editor “FUUAST Journal of Biology”. Win Research Productivity Award (RPA) 2011, 2012, 2014 from Pakistan Council for Science & Technology (PCST) Islamabad. • Supervision & Coordination. • Dendrochronology /Forest dynamics, introduced in Pakistan. • Twenty years of Teaching/research experience. • Teaching Plant Ecology • Project Design and Management • Research related to Plant Ecology • Research related to Phytosociology, Forest Population Dynamics, Climatology, Dendrohydrology, Dendroecology, Dendroseismology, Weeds/Pasture Plants, Allelopathy, Pollution. • Work experience in Developed countries (U.S.A – New Zealand) • Consultancy for Agri-Foresty • Scientific Expeditions • Strong Interpersonal Skill. Industrial Experience: ♦ Waste Management ♦ Health and Safety compliances ♦ Pollution Control ♦ Quality Control System ♦ QS9000 ♦ Six Sigma ♦ Statistical Process Control ♦ Process Auditing ♦ Customer Relation ♦ Team Oriented Problem Solving ♦ Training of new Associates 1. Academic background •Post Doctorate, University of Auckland, New Zealand. • Ph. D. (Ecology & Dendrochronology), University of Auckland, New Zealand 1984 • M.Sc. (Plant Ecology), University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1973. (First Class Securing 1 st Position in order of merit) • B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Geology), University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1971. (First Class Securing 1 st Position in order of merit)
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CV OF Prof. DR. MOINUDDIN AHMED
(Ex. Foreign Professor)
Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University
Research Officer Ministry of Agricultural and Fisheries, New Zealand Mar, 90-Feb. 94 (Pure Research)
• Impact of Climatic change on weeds and pasture grasses.
• Allelopathic and competitive influence of weeds on clover growth, nodulation and nitrogen fixation.
• Microbial activities of soil under different crops and pasture plants.
Agriculture Forestry Consultant Perfectus Consultant Group, Hamilton, New Zealand May, 89 – Feb, 90
(Non-Academic)
• Provide advisory service and assistance with regard Agri. in the Waikato Area.
• Initiate Individual research projects on related problems mainly in the Forestry region of Rotorua.
Assistant Professor Department of Botany, Balochistan University, Pakistan Mar, 86 – Mar, 89 (Academic)
• Teaching Plant Ecology, Biostatistics and Genetics.
• Supervision of M.Sc. & M.Phil Students in their thesis.
• Scientific Expeditions high altitude Forest.
Research Associate University of Auckland, New Zealand Dec, 84 – Jan, 86 (Academic)
• Improvement of kauri chronologies in New Zealand.
• Dendrochronological Potential of Himalayan tree species of Pakistan.
Lecturer in Botany Director of College Education Sind, Pakistan Apr, 76 – Feb, 80 (Academic)
• Teaching B.Sc. Students.
• Supervision of student unions.
• Hostel In-charge.
Research Officer Under PL-480 Project, Genetics Department of Karachi University, Pakistan Jan, 75 – May, 76
(Pure Research)
• Conducted research on reproductive Biology of the Adropogoneae in Pakistan.
Group Leader NDVP, Govt. of Pakistan Jun, 74 – Dec, 74 (Pure Research)
• Conducted first Phytosociological survey during the scientific expedition of Northern areas of Pakistan.
6. Local and international research projects and grants won [title of the project/grant, sponsoring
agency, year of award, major outcomes etc.]
RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Project Title since 2005
Duration
Total Amount
of Grant Funding Agency
.
1. Dendroclimatic investigation in
Pakistan
2. Dendrochronological potential of pine
tree species.
3. Ecology, Dynamics and potential of
some micro-organism on population
health of Karachi, District (COPI).
3 years
(May 2006-2009)
3 years
(May2005- April
2008)
3 years
(2005-2009)
4.8 million Rs.
3.12 million Rs.
1.99 million Rs
H.E.C (Completed)
H.E.C (Completed)
H.E.C (Completed)
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4. Recycling of some industrial waste of
Karachi.
5. Establishment of Research Lab in
department of Botany
6. Population Dynamics of Deodar
7. Reconstruction of River Indus Flow
8. Ecology and dynamics of Juniper
forest of Balochistan (COPI)
Collaboration with Balochistan
University.
9. Drought Reconstruction of Gilgit and
Hunza Valley. Collaboration with GC
University, Lahore.
3 years
(Nov.2005-2010)
1 month
1 Year
3 Years
(May2008-2011)
3 Year
(May2009-2013)
3 Years
(Aug. 2011-May 2014)
0.36 million Rs
0.30 million Rs
0.2 million Rs.
104707 US $
3.5 million Rs.
2.27 million Rs.
Geo Links
Australia/Pakistan
(Completed)
Geo Links/ Australia
(Completed)
WWF (Completed)
Pak/ US
Collaboration
(Completed)
HEC (Completed)
HEC (Completed)
Major outcome
1. Brought new technology in Pakistan.
2. Financial support to research students.
3. Produced 9 Ph.D, 4 more expecting within 6 month.
4. Sixty nine research papers in national and international journals in last 8 years.
5. Applied research. Mile stone in climate change and water planning in Pakistan.
6. Capacity building of University.
6. Demonstration of leadership quality [including (a) introduction of new academic and managerial in
the organization, (b) national and international linkage developed, (c) development of business /
strategic plan of an organization, etc.
a. Introduced two applied subjects in Pakistani universities. In M. Sc and Ph. D level.
1. Dendrochronology
2. Forest Population Dynamics
1. Federal Urdu University, Karachi is a hub
2. University of Karachi
3. Balochistan University, Quetta
4. GC University, Lahore
5. Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan
6. Swat University
7. Malakand University and now
8. Karakorum International University, Gilgit
Administrative and Managerial
1. Coordinating among Foreign Professors
2. Member of Board of studies, Botany and Env. Science Departments.
3. Chief Editor of University Journal (FUUAST J. Biology)
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4. Different jobs assigned by the Chairmen i.e. study tour, students issue etc.
b. International linkage
1. Gondwana Tree-Ring Laboratory, New Zealand.
2. Earth Conservatory, University of Columbia, New York.
3. Tree-Ring Laboratory, University of Arizona, USA.
a) December, 2005 I was invited for a Dendrochronological field trip in New Zealand.
b) April, 2006 I have visited Tree-Ring Laboratory of Columbia University, USA.
c) Mr. Krit from Kasetsart University, Thailand has visited in early December 2006.
d) Dr. Jonathan Palmer has visited us in July, 2005, 2008 and 2009 through H.E.C. for short term.
e) Dr. Jonathan Palmer (New Zealand), Prof. Dr. Ed Cook, Columbia University and Prof. Dr. Connie
Woodhouse, Arizona University USA, collaborated in Pak/US project.
f) I have visited Tree Ring Laboratory, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, USA on 28 April, 2011.
g) Prof. Dr. Q-Bin (China) willing to collaborate in our projects. He has visited Pakistan in Nov. 2011.
National Universities
I am providing research support to above mentioned universities (7A) in Dendrochronology and Forest Dynamics
research.
In July 2012, organized a workshop in Karakorum International University, Gilgit.
c. Submit PC I for
1. Central Laboratory of Fed. Urdu University, Karachi (2006)
2. Improvement of Department of Botany in this institution. (2006)
3. For addition of new block for Botany Department. (2009)
4. For institute of Dendrochronology in Fed. Urdu University. (2007)
7. Representation in academic bodies such as Curriculum Review Committees/Academic Council /
Board of Studies etc.
Curriculum Development and Activities
Established first modern research Laboratory of Dendrochronology and Plant Ecology in
Pakistan (2005).
Published first Scientific Journal (FUUAST J. Biology) from this institution. (first issue
June, 2011)
Established green house facility in the department (2006).
Member of Board of studies in Botany and Env. Science Department.
Published more than 200 research papers in various international and national journals.
Organized several seminars workshop and conferences.
Organized seminar at Forest Institute Peshawar, Malakand University Campus 1st and 2nd
and G.C University Lahore on Dendrochronology (2006-2007).
Organized first International seminar/workshop on Dendrochronology from 14th to 18th
May, 2007 in the institution.
Organized various seminars on Environmental Day, Earth Day, Biodiversity Day (2007-
2008).
Organized HEC funded seminar on “Effect of climatic change” (5th June, 2008).
Organizer of “1st National Science Conference on Ecology” from 24th to 27th Nov. 2008.
Organizer of 1st Inter departmental Science Conference on 4th March, 2009.
Organizer of seminar/workshop on Earth Day from 22nd to 25th April, 2009.
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Organizer of HEC funded seminar on “Water Crisis of Pakistan” on 16th May, 2009.
Organized a seminar on “World Environmental Day” at Art Council of Pakistan, Karachi on 5th June, 2009.
Seminar on “Invasive species: A threat to Plant Biodiversity 9-10 June, 2009. Funding HEC at Karachi
University.
Collaborated with GC University Lahore and Govt. of Punjab to organize an International seminar/workshop
on Biodiversity and an application of tree-rings, from 5th Oct. to 7th Oct. 2009.
Presented a talk in Dept. of Botany, Azad Jummu and Kashmir University Muzafarabad on 1st Nov. 2009.
Organized a two days 2nd Interdepartmental Science Conference from 8th– 9th March, 2010.
Organized 2nd National Science Conference/Workshop on Ecology from 3rd-7th May, 2010. Funded by HEC.
Coordinating Foreign Professors in the institution.
Looking after HEC funded Project of Dept. of Environmental Science during the absence of Chairman (PI).
Guest Editor of proceeding of 2nd National Science Conference / Workshop on Ecology. 2010. Inter. J. of Bio.
Biotech.
Organized 2nd International Conference/Workshop on Dendrochronology from 14th to 19th Nov. 2010.
Organized one day seminar on World Environment Day on 6th June, 2011.
Organized third International Conference/Workshop on Dendrochronology and Plant Ecology, 25th to 30th
Nov. 2011. HEC funded.
Organized 5th International Conference with PCST, Islamabad.
Organized 6th International conference with Karakorum International University, Gilgit.
Organized 7th International Conference with PCST at NUST, Islamabad.
Organized 8th International Conference with Ministry of Climate change, PCST and NUST University,
Islamabad from 4th – 8th Nov. 2013.
Presented a talk of Mangrove forest in conference on 16th Feb. at Karachi University.
Member of South Asian Dendrochronological Association (2007).
Evaluator of “Plant Ecology and Diversity” Journal of New Zealand.
Member of Tree-Ring Society U.S.A.
Member of New Zealand Ecological Society.
Member of Dendrochronologia Italy.
Life member of WWF Pakistan.
Life member of Pakistan Journal of Botany.
Member of International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology.
Member of Jalees- Sahit Magazine.
Member of Farozan magazine.
Member of Global Science Magazine.
8. Representation in provincial and/or national policy forums, if any. a) Four T.V documentaries on Waqt, ARY, Kuwait TV and PTV on various issues of Forestry, Mangrove
forest, Environmental issue and Hyatabad Lake, Floods etc.
b) Two Radio Talk
c) Hundred of articles in Daily Jang, Jasarat, Urdu Arab News and Monthly Magazine i.e. Jalees-e-Sehat,
Faroozan, Rabita International, Sydney, Dhoop and Beauty Album.
d) Several reports, articles in “The News and Views” of HEC Magazine.
e) Written three books in Urdu language for general awareness.
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9. Community out-reach programs initiated
a) For Somalian refugees (New Zealand 1992)
b) For Burmese refugees (USA 2002 / 2003)
c) Afghan refugees (USA 2002 / 2003)
10. Information about funds raising for specific projects or other organizational interests.
a) Raised funds from USA for Islamic Center for Hamilton, New Zealand (1996).
b) Funds were obtained from a private company to construct laboratory of Dendrochronology and plant
ecology and Green house in this institution in 2005.
c) Funds rose to organize various national and international conference / workshop in the form of sponsored
dinners, recreation for participants and facilities in field sampling for research students.
d) Obtain scholarship for Ph. D. student from a private industry.
11. Information about community service (other than charity)
a. Founder of Pakistan Association of New Zealand (1990).
b. Treasurer Muslim Association of New Zealand Hamilton (1992).
c. Active member of Islamic community of Fort Wayne, IN, USA (1996-2004).