Dr. Masood Ahmad

Education

Ph.D. in Horticulture
M.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture
B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture (Specialization in Horticulture)

Area of Specialization

Ornamental Horticulture, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Plant Physiology & Plant Nutrition

Professional Responsibilities

1. Teaching, Research, Supervision of students
2. Additional Director Advance Studies and Research
3. Deputy Director, University Agri-Farms (250 Acres)
4. Associate Editor, Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
5. Focal Person (Horticulture Component) M,ega Project of the University of  Agriculture Peshawar entitled Technology Development Center (TDC)
6. Additional Director Advanced Studies and Research
7. Convener Campus Beautification Committee

Research Projects

Ongoing Project (Principal Investigator)

1. Currently managing a two-year research project on “Optimization of Production Technology and Value Addition in Tuberose”.
2. Awarded by the NRPU- Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan
3. Total project funding: PKR 5.02 Million

Note: Project successfully completed, final report has been sent to donor agency and completion certificate is awaited likely to be received this month. 

Completed Project (Principal Investigator)

1. Successfully led / completed a two-year research project (2018-2019) on Developing an Aquaponics System to Produce Safe, Organic Food in a Sustainable and Environment-Friendly Way.
2. Funded by USAID through a competitive grant system managed by PARC and CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center), Islamabad, Pakistan.
3. Total project funding: PKR 3.0 Million.

Awards

Awards / Certificates of Appreciations

1. Certificate of Appreciation for successful signing MoUs and LOCs with National and International Research Organizations awarded by Directorate of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) The University of Agriculture Peshawar.
2. Recognized among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry based on independent bibliometric evaluation and global research performance analysis.
3. Certificate of Appreciation for serving as conference secretary and stage secretary in 10th International Conference & Expo 2026 organized by Department of Horticulture, University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan and Pakistan Society of Horticulture Science.
4. Research Award for winning grant/project entitled "Developing Aquaponics System to Safe Organic Food in a Sustainable, Environment-Friendly Way.
5. Research Award for winning grant/project entitled "Optimization of Production Technology and Value Addition in Tuberose."
6. Appreciation certificate from Director for contribution to University’s Agriculture farms (250 acres) as deputy Director Farms.
7. Appreciation Certificate awarded for serving as Judge in Annual Rose and spring flower shows organized by Cantonment Board Peshawar for consecutive ten years (2016-2025).
8. Certificate of Appreciation for the establishment of the Rose Germplasm Unit (GPU) / Rose Garden.
9. Appreciation Certificate for outstanding services as a Horticulturist to the Cantonment Board Lahore, Pakistan.
10. Appreciation Certificate for successfully organizing the 27th Annual Flower Show Lahore Cantonment 2011.
11. Certificate of Merit for serving as Assistant Judge in the 26th Annual Spring Flower Show 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan.
12. Merit Scholarship Holder (1998-2023) during B.Sc (Hons) and M.Sc (Hons) at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
13. Certificate of Appreciation for expert advice on horticultural activities, including landscape maintenance, development and plantation of ornamental plants and fruit trees.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Member, Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), UK.
2. Member, Record Management Society (RMS), UK.
3. Life Member, Pakistan Society of Horticulture Science (PSHS), Pakistan (ID 01034).
4. Student Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
5. Member, The Asia Society of Researchers (ASR).
6. Member, Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmenta l Engineering Society (HKCBEES)
7. Member, Pakistan Society for Scientific Research (PSSR).
8. Life Member, Pakistan National Association of Hearts (PANAH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
9. Member, The Mineral, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), US.
10. Member, International Association of Academic Plus Corporate (IAAC).
11. Member, International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), UK.
12. Associate Member, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS).

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