Dr. Sahib Alam

Education

PhD
Post Docs (USA & Australia)

Area of Specialization

Agricultural Chemistry, Food Quality and Safety, Mycotoxins, Human and Plant Nutrition

Professional Responsibilities

Teaching, research and students counselling; Postgraduate admissions and related matters at Department of Agricultural Chemistry; Member of Board of Studies (BOS) and Departmental Technical Review Committee (DTRC).

Research Projects

As PI

1. "Exploring non-toxigenic fungal strains for control of aflatoxin contamination in maize crop” (Rs. 3.50 million) by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (30/06/2018-30/06/2020). Status: Completed.
2. "Utilization of high oil yielding algal species for biodiesel production” (Rs. 0.360 million) By: Directorate of Science and Technology, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (20/06/2011-20/06/2012). Status: Completed

As Co-PI

1. “Optimizing the nutritive value and utilization of traditional and novel feeds in livestock ration and Strengthening the analytical and research capacity of the Animal Nutrition laboratory”. Rs. 1.153 million, by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) (29-10-2015 to 27-12-2017). Status: Completed.
2. Optimizing the Utilization of Maize Silage in Smallholders and Commercialization Dairy and Fattening Rations in Relation to Feed-Use Efficiency, Animal Performance and Farm Profitability. Rs. 3.311million. By USAID Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) for Pakistan, managed by International Maize & Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) (30-10-2017 to 30-10-2018) Status: Completed.

Awards

1. Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal (2022) by Tehreek-e-Istehkam-e- Pakistan Council (Regd).
2. Endeavour Research Fellowship (2013-14) at University of Sydney, by Govt of Australia.
3. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2012-13) at University of Minnesota, USA by HEC, Pakistan.
4. Research Productivity Award (2011) by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.   
5. Talented Researcher Exchange Fellowship (2009) at the Uni. of Bristol, UK by British Council.
6. Visiting Research Fellowship (2007) at Cranfield University, UK by HEC Pakistan.
7. Indigenous PhD Fellowship (2005-2009) by HEC Pakistan.
8. Star Laureate Award (2004) by South Asia Publications.
9. Gold Medal, M.Sc. (Hons) (2004) by The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
10. President of Pakistan Award (2003), by The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
11. Gold Medal, B.Sc. (Hons) (2002) by The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
12. Annual Merit Scholarship (1998-2004) by The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.

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