 Quantitative analysis of different soil microbial communities (Bacteria, Fungi, Actinomycetes) responsible for various biological processes and nutrient cycling (C, N and P) in terrestrial ecosystems.  Monitoring CH4, N2O and CO2 emission from rice and rice based cropping system and work out appropriate mitigation option.  Enumeration and isolation of GHG-mobilizing microbes (methanogens, methanotrophs, nitrifiers and denitrifiers).  Evaluation of the interactive effects of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4 and N2O), temperature, hydrological and microbiological relations on soil carbon decomposition and nutrient release, and their impact on climate change.

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Dr. Muhammad Israr Khan
Personal Details
Name: Dr. Muhammad Israr Khan,
Ph.D.
Email: muhammadisrarkhan@gmail.com
Date of Birth: April 05, 1985
Nationality: Pakistani
Religion: Islam
Contact Details
Current Affiliation & Address:
Post-Doctorate Researcher
Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Gyeongsang National University,
Building 451, Room # 425, Jinju-daero
660-701, South Korea.
Cell Phone Number: +82-01097581985
Corresponding mailing Address:
C/O Dr. Saad Ullah Khan, Assistant
Professor, Department of Biotechnology
and Genetic Engineering Kohat University
of Science and Technology, Kohat,
Pakistan
Cell Phone Number: +92-3335068108
RESEARCH EXPERTISE & INTERESTS:
➢ Quantitative analysis of different soil microbial communities (Bacteria, Fungi,
Actinomycetes) responsible for various biological processes and nutrient cycling
(C, N and P) in terrestrial ecosystems.
➢ Monitoring CH4, N2O and CO2 emission from rice and rice based cropping
system and work out appropriate mitigation option.
➢ Enumeration and isolation of GHG-mobilizing microbes (methanogens,
methanotrophs, nitrifiers and denitrifiers).
➢ Evaluation of the interactive effects of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4 and N2O),
temperature, hydrological and microbiological relations on soil carbon
decomposition and nutrient release, and their impact on climate change.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Applied Life Sciences) Gyeongsang
National University, Jinju, Republic of South Korea (March 2013- August
2018)

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Ph.D. Thesis title: Importance of cold fallow season management on
increasing soil organic carbon stock in temperate paddy soil.
M.Phil (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology) Quaid I Azam University
Islamabad (2009-2011) 1st
division
M.Phil. Dissertation: Gastroprotective Effect of Dalbergia sissoo Bark on
Diclofenac sodium induced Gastric Ulcer
M.Sc. (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Quaid-i-Azam University
Islamabad (2007-2009) 1st
division
B.Sc. (Zoology, Chemistry, Botany), Islamia College, University of
Peshawar (2005-2006)1st
division
FSc. (Pre-Medical Subjects), Islamia College, Board of Intermediate and
Secondary Education (BISE), Peshawar, (2003-2004), 1st
division
Matriculation (Science Subjects), Divisional Public School, Board of
Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Faisalabad, (2002), 1st
division
MAJOR SUBJECTS IN M. PHIL (18 YEARS)
Molecular gene expression and function 4 credits
Advanced protein chemistry 4 credits
Advanced molecular genetics 4 credits
Advanced molecular biology 4 credits
Immunochemistry 4 credits
Research planning and report writing 4 credits
MAJOR SUBJECTS IN M.SC (16 YEARS)
Principle of Biochemistry
Plant Biochemistry
Nutritional Biochemistry
Clinical Biochemistry
Recombinant DNA Technology
General Genetics
Research Techniques and
Methods of instrumental analysis
General Metabolism
Molecular Biology
General Metabolism
Biostatistics
Vitamins and Hormones

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Protein Chemistry
Nucleic acid
Cell Biology
Fundamental Microbiology
MAJOR SUBJECTS IN B.SC
Botany
Zoology
Chemistry
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Computer-proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,
Diverse graphic Software’s (Adobe Photoshop, Photo Illustrator, Coral draw.
Sigma plot 10, 12).
INSTRUMENTS USED
Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR)
Real-Time PCR
Gel Electrophoresis
Spectrophotometer
DNA Sequencer
Laminar flow hood
DNA & Protein Quantification by Spectrophotometer.
Physiological Parameters (Chlorophyll, Carotenoids, Catalase, Superoxide
Dismutase, Peroxidase, Proline, Lipid Peroxidation) measurements
Phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) Analysis
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism)
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
1. Khan, M. I., Gwon, H. S., Alam, M. A., Das, S., Kim, P. J. Green manuring
improves soil microbial community composition and functions in a submerged
rice cropping system. Frontiers in Microbiology, (Under review).
2. Das, Suvendu., Gwon, H. S., Khan, M. I., Jeong, S. T., Kim, P. J. Steel slag
amendment impacts on structural and metabolic diversity of rhizosphere

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microbial community of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Journal of Hazardous Materials,
(Under review)
3. Khan, M. I., Jeong, S. T., Gwon, H. S., Kim, G. W., Kim, P. J. Importance of
annual monitoring for evaluating direct nitrous oxide emission factor in
temperate mono-rice paddy. Agriculture Ecosystem & Environment, (Under
review)
4. Alam, M. A., Khan, M. I., Cho, S. R., Lim, G. H., Song, H. J., Kim, P. J. Source
partitioning and emission factor of nitrous oxide during warm and cold cropping
seasons. Science of the Total Environment, xxx (2018) xxx-xxx.
5. Gwon, H. S., Khan, M. I., Yoon, Y. E., Lee, Y. B., Kim, P. J., Young, H. H
Unexpected higher decomposition of soil organic matter during cold fallow
season in temperate rice paddy. Soil & Tillage Research, xxx (2018) xxx-xxx.
6. Gwon Hyosuk., Khan, M. I., Alam, M. A., Das, Suvendu., Kim, P. J.
Environmental risk assessment of steel-making slag and its potential use in
mitigating methane emissions and the grain arsenic level in rice (Oryza sativa L.).
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 353 (2018) 236–243.
7. Khan, M. I., Young, H. H., Kim, G. W., Kim, P. J., & Das, Suvendu., Microbial
responses to temperature sensitivity of soil respiration in a dry fallow cover
cropping and submerged rice mono-cropping system. Applied Soil Ecology, 128
(2018) 98-108).
8. Kim, G. W., Alam, M. A., Lee, J. J., Kim, G. Y., Kim, P. J., Khan, M. I.,
Assessment of direct carbon dioxide emission factor from urea fertilizer in
temperate upland soil during warm and cold cropping season. European Journal
of Soil Biology, 83 (2018) 76-83.
9. Young, H.H., Kim, G.W., Kim, S.Y., Haque, M.M., Khan, M. I., Kim, P.J. Effect
of cover cropping on the net global warming potential of rice paddy soil.
Geoderma 292 (2017) 49-58.
10. Kim, S. Y., Park, C. K., Gwon, H. S., Khan, M. I., Kim, P. J. Optimizing the
harvesting stage of rye as a green manure to maximize nutrient production and to

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minimize methane production in mono-rice paddies. Science of the Total
Environment, 537 (2015) 441-446.
11.Atulba, S. L., Gutierrez, J., Kim, G. W., Kim, S.Y., Khan, M. I., Lee, Y. B., Kim,
P. J. Evaluation of rice root oxidizing potential using digital image analysis. J
Korean Soc Appl Biol Chem. 2015. DOI 10.1007/s13765-015-0042-x.
12. Khan, M. I., Khan, M. R. Gastroprotective potential of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.
stem bark against diclofenac-induced gastric damage in rats. Osong Public
Health and Research Perspectives, 4(5) (2013) 271-277.
CONFERENCE/SEMINARS:
1. Participated as volunteer in international conference for soil sciences “World
Congress of soil science” held in Jeju, Republic of South Korea (June 5-13,
2014).
2. Accepted abstract on “Comparison of microbial community structural
diversity during fallow and rice cultivation season in paddy soil” at
conference on “commemorative ceremony for Korea dirt day” organized by
Korean Society of Soil Science and Fertilizer, Republic of South Korea (May
14-17, 2015).
3. Poster presentation entitled “Impact of green manure incorporation on
changes in microbial community structure and soil respiration in rice
paddy soil” organized by Korean Society of Soil Science and Fertilizer,
Republic of South Korea (March 10 and 11, 2016).
4. Poster presentation with a title of “Response of soil microbial community to
temperature sensitivity of soil respiration during fallow and flooded
cropping season in mono-rice soil” in International Symposium and Annual
Meeting Organized by Korea Society of Applied and Biological Chemistry in
Jeju, Republic of South Korea (June 18, 2018 to June 20, 2018).
5. Poster presentation entitled “Effect of cover crop cultivation and biomass
application on microbial community structure responsible for soil
respiration during fallow and rice cultivation season” Organized by Korean
Society of Soil Science and Fertilizer, Republic of South Korea (Dec 2015).

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SELECTED AWARDS & HONORS:
Referee international journals
1. International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences (USA)
2. European journal soil biology (Elsevier Science)
3. Asian journal of Advances in Agricultural Research (INDIA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. Post-Doctoral Researcher (Researcher # 11328818 and Job # 180591), Institute
of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University (November
2018- Present).
2. Worked as a research assistant at Biomaterial Science Laboratory under the
project of “Nanoparticle synthesis for sustainable drug delivery to the
brain" at Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of South Korea
for 1 year (March 2013-March 2014).
3. Product & Application Specialist, Molecular Diagnostics (Global Marketing
Services, Rawalpindi, Pakistan) November 1st
, 2011 to April 10th
, 2012.
4. Worked as an internee (NIP No. 10923-09) under the national Internship
Programme in National HIV/AIDS Control Programme, Ministry of Health,
Government of Pakistan for 1 year (2009-2010).
PERSONAL VALUES:
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing and leading diversity, Strong
organization, communication and coordination skill, Good administrative,
management and leadership skills, Strong determination, commitment, devotion
and hardworking attitude.
SUBJECT SPECIALITIES:
• Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular genetics, Biotechnology,
Cytogenetics, Medical laboratory, Teaching, Research.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

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• Some excellent interpersonal skills with fluency in English, Urdu, Pashto and
Korean (Hangeul).
SOCIAL NETWORKING SCIENTIFIC NETWORKING
American society of Biochemistry and Molecular
Bazm-e-BAQI Biology
Facebook National Academy of Young Scientists, Pakistan
Twitter Biochemistry Association of QAU, Islamabad
LinkedIn Sciforum, Pakistan
REFERENCES:
1) Professor Dr. Pil Joo Kim
(Ph.D. Supervisor), pjkim@gnu.ac.kr
Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Gyeongsang National University, South Korea
2) Professor Dr. Muhammad Rashid Khan
(M.Phil. Supervisor), mrkhan@yahoo.com
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences
Quaid-i-Azam University (http://www.qau.edu.pk/) Islamabad.1).
3) Dr. Noor Muhammad Wazir
(Teacher), noornwazir@yahoo.com
Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering,
Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
Declaration:
I, Dr. Muhammad Israr Khan, hereby declare that all the above-mentioned
information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
(Dr. Muhammad Israr Khan)