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Ahmed Mukhtar

Yangling, CN,Shaanxi
Ahmed Mukhtar

Summary

I am a PhD scholar in crop science at Northwest A&F University, China. I am a dedicated student who is passionate about learning, and committed to academic excellence. Proficient in time management, collaboration, and problem-solving. Thrives in dynamic academic environments and is eager to contribute skills and enthusiasm to diverse projects and opportunities.

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Objective

To be a part of an institution where the management structure recognizes and rewards the loyalty, honesty, hard work, and ambition of an employee by providing growth opportunities and the necessary infrastructure that could contribute to the success of society.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Combagro

Area Leader
10.2021 - 08.2022

KanzoAg

Trainee Area Leader
11.2020 - 09.2021

PepsiCo International

Seed Intern
11.2019 - 09.2020

Barani Agricultural Research Institute
Chakwal, Pakistan

Intern
02.2017 - 05.2017

Education

Northwest A&F University
Yangling, Shaanxi, China

Ph.D. from Crop Science
09.2022 - Current

University of Agriculture
Faisalabad

M.Sc. (Hons.) from Agronomy (Plant Science)
09.2017 - 10.2019

University of Agriculture
Faisalabad

B.Sc. (Hons.) from Agronomy (Plant Science)
09.2013 - 06.2017

B.I.S.E - Bahawalpur

Intermediate from F.Sc. (Pre-medical)
04.2010 - 08.2013

B.I.S.E - Bahawalpur

Matriculation from (Science)
03.2008 - 03.2010

Skills

  • Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
  • Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
  • Laser confocal scanning microscope (LCSM)
  • Fluorescence Microscope (FM)
  • OMEZ Lightning Microscope
  • Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • Zeta Potential Analyzer
  • FluorCam FC 800-C/1010
  • Data analysis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Coordination
  • Research Analysis
  • Sustainable Agriculture Practices
  • Crop Management Planning

Specialization Area

  • Conservation Agronomy
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Crop Modelling
  • Gene Functioning
  • Transcription Factors
  • Physiology of Sugar and Fiber Crops
  • Remote Sensing
  • Modern Concepts in Crop Productivity
  • Field Crop Experimentation
  • Advances in Agronomy
  • Soil and Plant Nutrition
  • Carbon Sequestration and Environment
  • Plant and Soil Analysis

Publications

  • Jabeen, S., Mukhtar, A., Hussain, S., Hussain, S., Hussan, M. U., Ahmad, M., Lixin, Z., 2025. Silver nanoparticles mitigated cadmium toxicity in tobacco by modulating biochemical, cellular and genetic responses. Environmental Science: Nano. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EN00220F
  • Mukhtar, A., Naseer, M.A., Ali, M.F. and Jabeen, S., 2025. Beneficial roles of carbon nanotubes in regulation of seed germination physiology. In Carbon Nanotubes in Agriculture (pp. 27-42). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19047-6.00002-3
  • Ali, M.F., Naseer, M.A. and Mukhtar, A., 2025. Carbon nanomaterials: Roles in agriculture and environment management. In Carbon Nanotubes in Agriculture (pp. 43-77). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19047-6.00003-5
  • Naseer, M.A., Zhang, Z.Q., Mukhtar, A., Asad, M.S., Wu, H.Y., Yang, H. and Zhou, X.B., 2024. Strigolactones: A promising tool for nutrient acquisition through arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis and abiotic stress tolerance. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, p.109057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109057
  • Muhammad, F., Daji, L., Awan, M.I., Mahmood, A., Sadaf, S., Mukhtar, A., Khan, M.D., Shahzad, H., Aamer, M., Hassan, M.U. and Seleiman, M.F., 2025. Combined Application of Nitrogen and Sulfur Improves Growth, Oil, and Bio-Diesel Production from Soybean. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/192566
  • Naseer, M.A., Hussain, S., Mukhtar, A., Rui, Q., Ru, G., Ahmad, H., Zhang, Z.Q., Shi, L.B., Asad, M.S., Chen, X. and Zhou, X.B., 2024. Chlorophyll fluorescence, physiology, and yield of winter wheat under different irrigation and shade durations during the grain-filling stage. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, p.1396929. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1396929
  • Jaffar, M.T., Chang, W., Zhang, J., Mukhtar, A., Mushtaq, Z., Ahmed, M., Zahir, Z.A. and Siddique, K.H., 2024. Sugarcane bagasse biochar boosts maize growth and yield in salt-affected soil by improving soil enzymatic activities. Journal of Environmental Management, 363, p.121418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121418
  • Javed, S.A., Jaffar, M.T., Shahzad, S.M., Ashraf, M., Piracha, M.A., Mukhtar, A., Rahman, S.U., Almoallim, H.S., Ansari, M.J. and Zhang, J., 2024. Optimization of nitrogen regulates the ionic homeostasis, potassium efficiency, and proline content to improve the growth, yield, and quality of maize under salinity stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 226, p.105836 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.105836
  • Mahmood, A., Awan, M.I., Sadaf, S., Mukhtar, A., Wang, X., Fiaz, S., Khan, S.A., Ali, H., Muhammad, F., Hayat, Z. and Gul, F., 2022. Bio-diesel production of sunflower through sulphur management in a semi-arid subtropical environment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(9), pp.13268-13278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16688-z
  • Zahid, M., Lodhi, M., Rehan, Z.A., Tayyab, H., Javed, T., Shabbir, R., Mukhtar, A., El Sabagh, A., Adamski, R., Sakran, M.I. and Siuta, D., 2021. Sustainable development of chitosan/Calotropis procera-based hydrogels to stimulate formation of granulation tissue and angiogenesis in wound healing applications. Molecules, 26(11), p.3284.

Affiliations

  • Northwest A&F University
  • University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkInternship

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

  • Chinese Government Scholarship

Timeline

Northwest A&F University

Ph.D. from Crop Science
09.2022 - Current

Area Leader

Combagro
10.2021 - 08.2022

Trainee Area Leader

KanzoAg
11.2020 - 09.2021

Seed Intern

PepsiCo International
11.2019 - 09.2020

University of Agriculture

M.Sc. (Hons.) from Agronomy (Plant Science)
09.2017 - 10.2019

Intern

Barani Agricultural Research Institute
02.2017 - 05.2017

University of Agriculture

B.Sc. (Hons.) from Agronomy (Plant Science)
09.2013 - 06.2017

B.I.S.E - Bahawalpur

Intermediate from F.Sc. (Pre-medical)
04.2010 - 08.2013

B.I.S.E - Bahawalpur

Matriculation from (Science)
03.2008 - 03.2010
Ahmed Mukhtar