Muhammad Amin | Geostatistics in Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Amin | Geostatistics in Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Muhammad Amin, Department of Statistics, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Amin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. His research interests include Regression Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Influence Diagnostics, and Statistical Learning. Dr. Amin has supervised numerous M.Phil. students and co-supervised Ph.D. research scholars. With over 90 research papers and significant citations, he has made valuable contributions to applied statistics. He is also skilled in various statistical software tools such as R, Matlab, SPSS, and Minitab.

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Dr. Muhammad Amin is a highly accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan, with a strong academic background and an impressive record of research in statistical methods. His expertise, leadership in research supervision, and contributions to the field of applied statistics make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

 

🎓 Education

Dr. Muhammad Amin holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (2016), an M.Phil. in Statistics from the same university (2011), and an M.Sc. in Statistics (2006). He completed his B.Sc. from Bahauddin Zakariya University in 2004, and his HSSC and SSC from BISE, Multan in 2002 and 1998, respectively.

 

💼Experience

Dr. Amin is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, University of Sargodha, since July 2024. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same department from January 2018 to July 2024 and was the Incharge of the department from May 2019 to December 2021. Before his academic career, he worked as a Lecturer at Govt. College for Boys Makhdoom Aali, Lodhran (2009-2018) and a Visiting Lecturer at Bahauddin Zakariya University (2010-2018). He also worked as a Six Sigma Executive at Mehr Dastagir Group of Industries PVT. Ltd. in Multan from 2006 to 2008.

 

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Muhammad Amin’s research interests lie in Regression Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Influence Diagnostics, Biased Estimation Methods, Statistical Learning, and Applied Statistics. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of statistical methods and their applications.

 

Awards

Dr. Amin was a Gold Medalist in his M.Phil. Statistics program. He has also gained significant recognition through his research output, with 93 research papers, 1249 citations, an h-index of 20, and an i10-index of 34.

Skills

Dr. Amin is proficient in a variety of statistical software tools, including R, Mathematica, Matlab, JMP, Minitab, SPSS, Statgraphics, and Sigma XL. These tools are integral to his work in statistical analysis and modeling.

 

Publications

  • New ridge parameter estimators for the quasi-Poisson ridge regression model
    • Shahzad, A., Amin, M., Emam, W., Faisal, M.
    • Published in Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 8489

 

  • Stein estimation in the Conway-Maxwell Poisson model with correlated regressors
    • Sami, F., Amin, M., Aljeddani, S.M.A.
    • Published in International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 2024, 11(7), pp. 49–56

 

  • Liu Estimation Method in the Zero-Inflated Conway Maxwell Poisson Regression Model
    • Amin, M., Ashraf, B., Siddiqa, S.M.
    • Published in Journal of Statistical Theory and Applications, 2024

 

  • A ridge estimation method for the Waring regression model: simulation and application
    • Noor, A., Amin, M., Amanullah, M.
    • Published in Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation, 2024

 

  • Exploring Spatial Variability and Yield-Determining Factors in Cotton Production: A Multivariate Analysis
    • Afzal, S., Hayat, A., Amin, M., Afzal, A., Gardezi, S.
    • Published in Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024, 55(20), pp. 3117–3132

 

  • Performance of Alternative Estimators in the Poisson-Inverse Gaussian Regression Model: Simulation and Application
    • Ashraf, B., Amin, M., Mahmood, T., Faisal, M.
    • Published in Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences, 2024, 9(1), 20241493

 

  • New ridge parameter estimators for the zero-inflated Conway Maxwell Poisson ridge regression model
    • Ashraf, B., Amin, M., Akram, M.N.
    • Published in Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 2024, 94(8), pp. 1814–1840

Conclusion:

Dr. Amin’s achievements and ongoing contributions to the field of statistics position him as an exemplary researcher in his field. His extensive publication record, mentoring capabilities, and proficiency in statistical software make him a deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. By addressing potential areas for improvement, such as expanding international collaborations and engaging in emerging research fields, he can further elevate his impact in the academic community.

Dr. Jamal Nasar | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jamal Nasar | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Jamal Nasar ,Guizhou University, China

Dr. Jamal Nasar is a soil scientist at Guizhou University, China. He specializes in soil fertility, plant nutrition, cropping systems, and agricultural sustainability. His work integrates research on soil-plant-microbial interactions, soil remediation, and environmental science. He holds a PhD in Soil Science from Jilin Agricultural University, China, and has received multiple academic awards, including the CSC Chinese Government Scholarship.

 

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Dr. Jamal Nasar is a distinguished soil scientist whose research in soil fertility, plant nutrition, and agricultural sustainability has contributed significantly to the advancement of agricultural sciences. His interdisciplinary focus and strong publication record make him a competitive candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

 

🎓 Education

Jamal Nasar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Science from Jilin Agricultural University, China, completed in 2021. He earned his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Soil and Environmental Sciences from The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan, in 2015. His Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Soil and Environmental Sciences was awarded by Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, in 2012. He completed his Higher Secondary School Certificate in 2007 and his Secondary School Certificate in 2005 from the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Saidu Sharif Swat, Pakistan.

 

 

💼Experience

Jamal served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Guangxi University, Nanning, China, from 2021 to 2023. He gained extensive research experience during his PhD (2016-2021) and one-year research roles at Agriculture Research Institutes in Mingora Swat and Tarnab Peshawar, Pakistan. His teaching journey includes positions as a science teacher at Axiom School, Green Valley Public School, and Islamia Public School in Swat, Pakistan, between 2012 and 2016.

🔬Research Focus

His research interests span plant nutrition, stress physiology, cropping systems, organic farming, agricultural sustainability, nutrient utilization, and soil fertility. He is dedicated to exploring soil-plant-microbial interactions, enzymatic activities, and environmental sciences, with a special focus on soil remediation and metagenomics.

 

Awards

Jamal has been recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student by Jilin Agricultural University in 2021. He received the prestigious CSC Chinese Government Scholarship from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, he was awarded the Prime Minister and Naway Sahar laptops with fee waivers in 2014 and 2012, respectively.

 

 

Skills

Jamal is proficient in soil and plant sampling, lab analysis, and advanced lab equipment such as Kjeldahl analyzers, spectrophotometers, and flame photometers. He excels in microbial cultivation, soil DNA extraction, and the use of portable photosynthesis systems. His data analysis skills encompass software like SPSS, MS Office, Origin, GraphPad Prism, and STAMP. He is multilingual, fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, and moderately proficient in Chinese.

 

Publications

  • Photosynthetic activities and photosynthetic nitrogen use efficiency of maize crop under different planting patterns and nitrogen fertilization
    Authors: J Nasar, W Khan, MZ Khan, HI Gitari, JF Gbolayori, AA Moussa, …
    Journal: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 21 (3), 2274-2284
    Citations: 87
    Year: 2021

 

  • Interactive effects of melatonin and nitrogen improve drought tolerance of maize seedlings by regulating growth and physiochemical attributes
    Authors: S Ahmad, GY Wang, I Muhammad, YX Chi, M Zeeshan, J Nasar, XB Zhou
    Journal: Antioxidants 11 (2), 359
    Citations: 66
    Year: 2022

 

  • Nitrogen fertilization coupled with iron foliar application improves the photosynthetic characteristics, photosynthetic nitrogen use efficiency, and the related enzymes of maize
    Authors: J Nasar, GY Wang, S Ahmad, I Muhammad, M Zeeshan, H Gitari, …
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science 13, 988055
    Citations: 60
    Year: 2022

 

  • The effect of maize–alfalfa intercropping on the physiological characteristics, nitrogen uptake and yield of maize
    Authors: J Nasar, Z Shao, A Arshad, FG Jones, S Liu, C Li, MZ Khan, T Khan, …
    Journal: Plant Biology 22 (6), 1140-1149
    Citations: 48
    Year: 2020

 

  • Root Contact between Maize and Alfalfa Facilitates Nitrogen Transfer and Uptake Using Techniques of Foliar 15N-Labeling
    Authors: Z Shao, X Wang, Q Gao, H Zhang, H Yu, Y Wang, J Zhang, J Nasar, …
    Journal: Agronomy 10 (3), 360
    Citations: 39
    Year: 2020

 

  • Effect of iron and molybdenum on yield and nodulation of lentil
    Authors: J Nasar, Z Shah
    Journal: ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science 12 (11), 332-339
    Citations: 33
    Year: 2017

 

  • Maize-alfalfa intercropping induced changes in plant and soil nutrient status under nitrogen application
    Authors: J Nasar, Z Shao, Q Gao, X Zhou, S Fahad, S Liu, C Li, J Banda SK, …
    Journal: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 68 (2), 151-165
    Citations: 29
    Year: 2022

 

  • Maize productivity, economic returns and phosphorus use efficiency as influenced by lime, Minjingu Rock Phosphate and NPK inorganic fertilizer
    Authors: RP Cheptoek, HI Gitari, B Mochoge, OM Kisaka, E Otieno, S Maitra, …
    Journal: Renu Publishers 8 (1), 47-60
    Citations: 29
    Year: 2021

 

  • Maize-soybean intercropping at optimal N fertilization increases the N uptake, N yield and N use efficiency of maize crop by regulating the N assimilatory enzymes
    Authors: J Nasar, CJ Zhao, R Khan, H Gul, H Gitari, Z Shao, G Abbas, I Haider, …
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science 13, 1077948
    Citations: 28
    Year: 2023

 

  • Physiological and transcriptomic study reveal SeNPs-mediated AsIII stress detoxification mechanisms involved modulation of antioxidants, metal transporters, and transcription factors
    Authors: M Zeeshan, YX Hu, XH Guo, CY Sun, A Salam, S Ahmad, I Muhammad, …
    Journal: Environmental Pollution 317, 120637
    Citations: 27
    Year: 2023

 

Conclusion:

Based on his research achievements, academic recognitions, and contributions to soil science, Dr. Jamal Nasar is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Strengthening international collaborations and increasing his involvement in grant-funded projects could further elevate his research stature and solidify his candidacy for future recognitions.