This document provides personal and professional details of Dr. Ghulam Abbas Shah. It summarizes his educational background, languages proficiency, research projects, professional experience, publications, and skills. Some key details include: - Dr. Shah received his Doctorate in Organic Agriculture from Wageningen UR, The Netherlands in 2008-2013. - His areas of research experience include agricultural emissions and use of agro-nano-technology to improve crop yield. - He has worked as an Assistant Professor at PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan since 2014. - Dr. Shah has published 11 papers in refereed journals and presented in several conferences. - He is proficient

1. Personal Details
Name: Dr. Ghulam Abbas Shah
Father’s name: Akhtar Hussain Shah
Date of Birth: 9th
April 1985
Nationality: Pakistani
Religion: Islam
Passport No: DW5141272
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Details
Correspondence Address:
Baqir Shah karyana merchant near HBL, main
bazar road Tehsil Jatoi District Muzaffargarh,
Punjab, Pakistan
Email id: shahga@uaar.edu.pk
Mobile No.: +923327201902
Permanent address:
Mohallah Bahar Wala, Near Imam Bargah Qasar-
e-Sajjad, Tehsil Jatoi District Muzaffar Garh,
Punjab, Pakistan D
Academic Background
(2008-2013) Doctorate in the field of Organic Agriculture from Wageningen UR, The Netherlands.
(2007-2008) Master of Science in Organic Agriculture from Wageningen UR, The Netherlands.
(2002-2006) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Pakistan.
(2000-2002) Intermediate in Science group from Govt. Degree College Jatoi, district M. Garh, Pakistan.
(1998-2000) Matriculation in Science group from Govt. High School Jatoi, district M. Garh, Pakistan.
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2. Languages Proficiency
LANGUAGE READING WRITING SPEAKING
English A A A
Urdu A A A
Saraiki A A A
Punjabi B B A
Research Projects
Title Donor Amount in PKR Status
As PI
Reducing the environmental impacts of
buffalo manure during storage and after
its application to arable land
PMAS-
AAUR
115000 Completed
As Co-PI
Investigating the role of salicylic acid in
improving the yield of sunflower
(Helianthus annuus L.) under drought
HEC 428000 In-process
Professional Experience
July 2014 – Present Assistant professor (BPS-19) of Agronomy at PMAS Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
November 2013 – July 2014 - Assistant professor of Agronomy (IPFP) at the University of Poonch
Rawalakot, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan.
August 2008 - September 2013 -PhD researcher (Wageningen UR, The Netherlands).
Supervisors - Prof. Peter W.G. Groot Koerkamp (Farm Technology Group) Dr. Egbert A. Lantinga and
Dr. Jereon C.J. Groot (Farming Systems Ecology Group).
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3. February 2006 – May 2006 – Internship researcher (Adaptive Research Farm Karor Layyah, Pakistan)
Supervisors – Dr. M. Aslam and M. Rafique (Adaptive Research Farm Karor Layyah, Pakistan).
Research Career
Areas of Research Experiences:
I have experience in two main research areas. The first is the production and nitrogen (N) cycling in
farming systems and is mainly associated with the development of mitigation strategies for ammonia
(NH3) and greenhouse gaseous emissions from farming systems and improve crop N utilization after the
fertilizer field application. Within this context, I specialize in arable land management and agricultural
gaseous emissions.
The second area is the use of agro-nano-technology to improve crop yield, nutrient utilization and
soil health. Besides, I have experiences in crop production, nutrient management planning, crop post-
harvest management and improvement of crop nutrient utilization as well as soil fertility.
Research Interests:
- Use of nanotechnology to improve crop yield and quality.
- Options to mitigate GHG and ammonia emissions from farming systems.
- Developing flux techniques for ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions.
- Developing an emission based regulation model at farm level, air quality assessment methods and
technology.
Awards / Achievements
- “Overseas MS leading to PhD scholarship” by the Higher Education Commissions (HEC) of
Pakistan in collaboration with the Netherlands organization for international cooperation in
higher education (NUFFIC).
Thesis / Dissertation Completed
1. Improving the agro-environmental value of solid cattle manure (PhD thesis research).
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4. 2. Effect of animal manure amendments on acidity of soils (Research during 1-year M.Sc. Organic
Agriculture).
3. Effects of organic fertilizers application on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain yield (Internship
study during B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture).
Supervised Students
Thesis of M.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy Completed:
Following theses have been completed:
1. Application of zeolite and ZnO-nanoparticles mixed-slurry for improving yield and
nitrogen utilization of ryegrass under organic management (completed in 2017).
2. Management practices to mitigate losses and improve crop utilization of nitrogen from
farmyard manure subjected to various storage conditions (completed in 2017).
3. Analysis and designs of organic farming systems in Pakistan (completed in 2017).
4. Effect of foliar application of salicylic acid on growth, seed yield and oil quality of
sunflower under drought conditions (completed in 2017).
5. Effect of hybrid maize and sunflower strip intercropped with soybean on yield and nutrient
utilization of the crops under organic farming system (completed in 2016).
6. Grain yield and nutritional quality of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) cultivars grown under
organic farming system in rainfed conditions (completed in 2016).
7. Effect of biochar application on nitrogen utilization and yield of wheat (completed in 2016).
8. Exploring mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) biotypes potential for different bacterial inoculums under
rainfed conditions of Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir (completed in 2014).
Thesis research of M.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy in progress:
Following research work for M.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy thesis is in progress:
1. Influence of nickle oxide nanoparticles on poultry manure decomposition and nutrient
uptake of ryegrass
2. Comparing the soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen in conventional and organic
farming systems of Pakistan.
3. Simulation of long-term effects of organic vs. inorganic fertilization on dynamics of crop
yield and soil organic carbon
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5. Technical Skills
- Synthesis and use of nano-particles in the laboratory.
- Measuring and quantifying emissions from agriculture with special focus on open animal houses.
- Quantifying fluxes of NH3, nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4)
throughout the whole solid cattle manure (SCM) management chain, i.e. animal housing –
manure storage – manure application by using static flux chamber system (for NH3, N2O, CO2
and CH4) as well as diffusion samplers (for NH3).
- Developing an empiric regression model (non-rectangular hyperbola) which predicts NH3
emissions from the manure bedding surfaces.
- Developing and evaluating gaseous abatements strategies throughout the whole SCM
management chain.
- Simulating long-term carbon and nitrogen dynamics in grassland-based dairy farming systems to
evaluate mitigation strategies for nitrogen losses.
- Knowledge of micrometeorological methods used to measure gaseous fluxes and abilities to
generate new ideas, inimitable concepts and scientific solutions.
- Cost/benefit analysis of abatement strategies for NH3 emissions.
- Laboratory work for chemical analysis of soil, manure and plant materials.
- Computer Skills/Database: MS office, Adobe Photoshop (Illustrator), SciFinder Scholar, Scopus, Web
of Science.
- Ability to write research articles, present research findings in international conferences.
- Ability to work independently and interact with multidisciplinary environmentalists and external
collaborators and strong problem solving skills
Interpersonal Competencies
• I have good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills as I have been working with two
research groups throughout my PhD study.
• I am always willingness to develop and share knowledge and experience among others.
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6. • I have a flexible attitude and can work well with team or independent projects, which is so vital to
drive best results and working in a challenging environment.
• I love to read about cultures and their interactions.
• I always seeking an opportunity to travel and meeting with different people.
• I like to play sports like Cricket and Football and enjoy watching them.
Training Courses
Post-graduate Courses:
- Linear mixed models; Wageningen University (2010)
- Imaging science: video and audio in scientific communication; Wageningen University (2012)
- Ethics and philosophy in life sciences; Wageningen University (2012)
- Global assessment for organic resources and waste management; INRA, France (2012)
Refresh and Brush-up Courses During PhD Study:
- Soil quality; Wageningen University (2007)
- Crop ecology; Wageningen University (2008)
- Nutrient management; Wageningen University (2008)
- Analysis and redesign of organic farming systems; Wageningen University (2008)
- Systems analysis, simulation and system management; Wageningen University (2009)
- Biological interactions in the soil; Wageningen University (2009)
- Basic statistics; Wageningen University (2009)
- Advanced statistics; Wageningen University (2009)
Competence Strengthening / Skills Courses:
- The safety measures in the use of radiation in agriculture and biology; NIBGE, Pakistan (2006)
- How to write a world class paper; Wageningen University (2010)
- Techniques for writing and presenting a scientific paper; Wageningen University (2011)
- Information literacy including EndNote introduction; Wageningen University (2011)
- Interpersonal communication for PhD students; Wageningen University (2011)
- Scientific publishing; Wageningen University (2011)
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7. - Reviewing a scientific paper; Wageningen University (2012)
Discussion Groups / Seminars / Other Scientific Meetings:
- Nutritional strategies to manage the challenges of today’s dairy cows; Wageningen University
(2009)
- Plant-Soil interactions; PhD discussion group, Wageningen University (2010-2012)
- WACASA Meetings; Wageningen University (2011-2012)
- Biochar: the soil is the limit; Wageningen University (2012)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Pakistan Society of Agronomy (PSA)
- American Society of Agronomy (ASA)
- Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)
- Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Publications
Referred Scientific Journals:
1. Shah, G. A., Shah, G. M., Rashid, M. I., Groot, J. C. J., Traore, B. and Lantinga, E. A. (2017).
Bedding additives reduce ammonia emission and improve crop N uptake after soil application of
solid cattle manure. Journal of Environmental Management 209:195-204 (Impact Factor =
4.010).
2. Sadaf, J., Shah, G. A. Shahzad, K., Ali, N., Shahid, M., Ali, S., Hussain, R. A., Ahmed, Z.
I., Traore, B. and Rashid, M. I. (2017). Improvements in wheat productivity and soil quality can
accomplish by co-application of biochars and chemical fertilizers. Science of the Total
Environment 607: 715-724 (Impact Factor = 4.900).
3. Ali, S., Tahir, M. N., Shah, G. A. and Shahid, M. (2017). Dynamics of seed bank and weed flora
in rain-fed wheat as affected by different tillage systems. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural
Sciences (accepted, Impact Factor = 0.609).
4. Hussain, M., Ali, S., Tahir, M. N., Shah, G. A., Ahmad, I., Sarwar, M. A. and Latif, S. (2017). A
comparative study of soil weed seed bank determination in Pothwar region by using different
methodologies. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research 30(4): 310-315.
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8. 5. Ali, S., Shah, G. A., Hussain, R. A., Tahir, M. N., Mehmood, S. and Ahmad, I. (2017). Effect of
different fallow tillage systems integrated with glyphosate herbicide on soil moisture dynamics
and wheat grain yield. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research (accepted).
6. Qadir, N., Khaliq, T. Hussain, R. A., Shah, G. A., Asharaf, S., Raza, A. and Noor, N. (2017).
Renal clearance and urinary excretion of omeprazole in healthy female volunteers in Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 30(2): 499-505 (Impact Factor = 0.649).
7. Shah, G. M., Shah, G. A., Groot, J. C. J. and Lantinga, E. A. (2016). Maize nitrogen recovery
and dry matter production as affected by application of solid cattle manure subjected to various
storage conditions. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(3): 591-603 (Impact Factor =
1.323).
8. Shah, G. M., Shah, G. A., Groot, J. C. J., Oenema, O., Raza A. S., and Lantinga, E. A. (2016).
Effect of storage conditions on losses and crop utilization of nitrogen from solid cattle manure.
Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Cambridge 154(1): 58-71 (Impact Factor = 1.291).
9. Shah, G. A., Groot, J. C. J., Shah, G. M., and Lantinga, E. A. (2013). Simulation of long-term
carbon and nitrogen dynamics in grassland-based dairy farming systems to evaluate mitigation
strategies for nutrient losses. Plos One 8(6): 1-10 (Impact Factor = 2.806).
10. Shah, G. M., Rashid, M. I., Shah, G. A., Groot, J. C. J., and Lantinga, E. A. (2013).
Mineralization and herbage recovery of animal manure nitrogen after application to various soil
types. Plant and Soil 365(1-2): 69-79 (Impact Factor = 3.052).
11. Shah, G. M., Shah, G. A., Groot, J. C. J., Oenema, O., and Lantinga, E. A. (2012). Irrigation and
lava meal use reduce ammonia emission and improve N utilization when solid cattle manure is
applied to grassland. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 160: 59-65 (Impact Factor =
4.099).
12. Shah, G. A., Shah, G. M., Groot, J. C. J., Groot Koerkamp, P. W. G., and Lantinga, E. A. Effects
of bedding additives on carbon and nitrogen losses from a sloping-floor cattle housing system.
Waste management (in review Impact Factor = 4.030).
13. Shah, G. A., Aziz, Y., Ismail, I. M. I. and Rashid, M. I. Mixing ZnO nanoparticles and zeolite in
animal slurry influences soil nutrient availability but not affect crop nitrogen uptake.
Environmental Science: Nano (in review Impact Factor = 6.047).
Conference Proceedings:
1. Qureshi, S. A., Hussain, A., Ali, B., Munir, A., Ahmed, Z. I., Rashid, M. I. and Shah, G. A.
(2017). Potential production of cellulosic biofuel from C4 crops grown under rainfed conditions.
In: Proceedings of 1st
international conference on climate change and biodiversity (IC3
B-2017).
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9. 02-04 May 2017, Cholistan institute of desert studies (CIDS), The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, PAKISTAN. pp. 102-103.
2. Shah, G. A., Sadaf, J., Ahmed, Z. I. and Rashid, M. I. (2017). Improvements in wheat
productivity and soil quality can be accomplished by co-application of biochar and chemical
fertilizers. In: Proceedings of National conference on challenges and opportunities to boost
agriculture in changing climate. 29-30 March 2017, College of agriculture BZU, Bahadur sub-
campus Layyah, PAKISTAN. pp. 24.
3. Hussain, A., Munir, A., Ali, B., Shah, G. A. and Naveed, K. (2017). Evaluating the yield
performance of various wheat varieties under agro-climatic conditions of Haripur, Pakistan. In:
Proceedings of National conference on challenges and opportunities to boost agriculture in
changing climate. 29-30 March 2017, College of agriculture BZU, Bahadur sub-campus Layyah,
PAKISTAN. pp. 27.
4. Jan, M. S., Aziz, Y., Shah, G. A. and Ullah, I. (2017). Effect of crossbreds maize and sunflower
strip intercropped with soybean on yield and nutrient utilization of the crops under organic
farming system. In: Proceedings of National conference on challenges and opportunities to boost
agriculture in changing climate. 29-30 March 2017, College of agriculture BZU, Bahadur sub-
campus Layyah, PAKISTAN. pp. 54.
5. Ali, B., Hussain, A. and Shah, G. A. (2017). Management practices to mitigate carbon and
nitrogen losses from buffalo manure subjected to various storage conditions in Pakistan. In:
Proceedings of National conference on challenges and opportunities to boost agriculture in
changing climate. 29-30 March 2017, College of agriculture BZU, Bahadur sub-campus Layyah,
PAKISTAN. pp. 157.
6. Hussain, R. A., Shah, G. A., Ashraf, M. Y., Ahmad, R. and Waraish, E. A. (2016). Exogenous
application of NK improves photosynthetic activities, and yield of sunflower under water stress
conditions. In: Proceedings of Asia-pacific policy dialogue on water, energy and food security for
poverty alleviation in dry land regions. 23-25 November 2016, PMAS-Arid Agriculture
University Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN. pp. 58.
7. Jan, M. S., Shah, G. A., Hussain, R. A. and Ullah, I. (2016). Effect of hybrid maize and
sunflower strip intercropped with soybean on yield and nutrient utilization of the crops under
organic farming system. In: Proceedings of Asia-pacific policy dialogue on water, energy and
food security for poverty alleviation in dry land regions. 23-25 November 2016, PMAS-Arid
Agriculture University Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN. pp. 69.
8. Khan, A. Y., Shah, G. A., Khan, N. A. and Hassan, F. U. (2016). Grain yield and oil quality of
safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) cultivars grown under organic farming system in rainfed
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10. conditions. In: Proceedings of Asia-pacific policy dialogue on water, energy and food security for
poverty alleviation in dry land regions. 23-25 November 2016, PMAS-Arid Agriculture
University Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN. pp. 74-75.
9. Sadaf, J., Shah, G. A., Hussain, R. A. and Ahmed, Z. I. (2016). Effect of biochar application on
soil chemical properties and crop yield under dryland conditions. In: Proceedings of Asia-pacific
policy dialogue on water, energy and food security for poverty alleviation in dry land regions. 23-
25 November 2016, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN. pp. 79-80.
10. Shah, G. A., Siddiqui, M. H., Groot Koerkamp, P. W. G., Groot, J. C. J., and Lantinga, E. A.
(2014). Management practices to reduce ammonia emissions from cattle production systems and
improve crop nitrogen utilization after solid manure field application. In: Proceedings of 2nd
National Conference on Advancements in Sciences & Research (ASR-2014). 17 March 2014,
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Vehari, PAKISTAN.
11. Shah, G. M., Shah, G. A., Groot, J. C. J., Raza, A. S., Hussain, A., Nadeem, M., Nasir, M.,
Shahid, M., and Lantinga. E. A. (2013). Losses and crop utilization of nitrogen from solid cattle
manure when subjected to various storage conditions. Abstract published in DAAD-HEC
International Summer School “food security in times of climate change, bringing translational
research from bench to field”. 2-5 November 2013, COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology, Vehari, PAKISTAN.
12. Shah, G. A., Groot Koerkamp, P. W. G., Groot, J. C. J., and Lantinga, E. A. (2012). Improving
the agro-environmental value of cattle straw manure. In: Proceedings of international conference
of agricultural engineering CIGR-AgEng2012. 8-12 July 2012, Valencia, SPAIN.
13. Shah, G. A., Rashid, M. I., Groot, J. C. J., Groot Koerkamp, P. W. G., and Lantinga, E. A.
(2012). Bedding additives reduce ammonia emissions during storage and after application of
cattle straw manure, and improve N utilization by grassland. In: K. G. Richards, O. Fenton, and
C. J. Watson (Eds.), Proceedings of 17th international nitrogen workshop. 26-29 June 2012,
Wexford, IRELAND, pp. 287-288.
14. Shah, G. A., Shah, G. M., Rashid, M. I., Groot, J. C. J., Groot Koerkamp, P. W. G., and
Lantinga, E. A. (2012). Effects of bedding additives on N losses and crop N recovery from cattle
straw manure. In: Proceedings of the international conference on global assessment for organic
resources and waste management. 12-15 June 2012, Rennes, FRANCE.
15. Shah, G. A., Shah, G. M., Rashid, M. I., Groot, J. C. J., and Lantinga. E. A. (2012). Effects of
bedding additives on N losses during storage of cattle straw manure and maize N recovery after
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11. field application. In: Proceedings of international symposium on emissions of gas and dust from
livestock. 10-13 June 2012, St-Malo, FRANCE.
16. Shah, G. M., Shah, G. A., and Lantinga. E. A. (2010). Management strategies to reduce nitrogen
losses from solid cattle manure. In: C. Cordovil, and L. Ferreira (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th
Ramiran International Conference. 13–15 September 2010, Lisboa, PORTUGAL, pp. 204–207.
Conferences Participation
Poster Presentations:
1. National conference on challenges and opportunities to boost agriculture in changing climate held
in College of agriculture BZU, Bahadur sub-campus Layyah, PAKISTAN in 29-30 March 2017.
2. Asia-pacific policy dialogue on water, energy and food security for poverty alleviation in dry land
regions held in PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN in November 2016.
3. 17th
International Nitrogen Workshop “Innovations for sustainable use of nitrogen resources”,
held in Wexford, IRELAND in June 2012.
4. ORBIT 2012 "Global assessment for organic resources and waste management”, held in Rennes,
FRANCE in June 2012.
5. 14th RAMIRAN International Conference, held in Lisboa, PORTUGAL in September 2010.
Oral Presentations:
1. National conference on challenges and opportunities to boost agriculture in changing climate held
in College of agriculture BZU, Bahadur sub-campus Layyah, PAKISTAN in 29-30 March 2017.
2. Asia-pacific policy dialogue on water, energy and food security for poverty alleviation in dry land
regions held in PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN in November 2016.
3. 2nd National Conference on Advancements in Sciences & Research (ASR-2014), held in
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Vehari, PAKISTAN in March 2014.
4. International Conference of Agricultural Engineering CIGR-AgEng, held in Valencia, SPAIN in
July 2012.
5. International Symposium on Emissions of Gas and Dust from Livestock (EmiLi-2012), held in
Palais du Grand Large, Saint-Malo, FRANCE in June 2012.
Conference attended:
1. 1st International Conference & Expo on Biomass Gasification Technologies in SMEs at National
University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, PAKISTAN in July 27-28, 2016.
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12. 2. International Workshop on “Sustainable Agriculture Water Management in a Changing
Environment- A special Focus on Olive Tree” at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi,
PAKISTAN in September 30 to October 2, 2015.
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