FARIYA ABUBAKARI | Agriculture | Young Scientist Award

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Dr.  Fariya Abubakari  l Agriculture
| Young Scientist Award

Murdoch University | Australia

Dr. Fariya Abubakari, the research focuses on soil fertility, nutrient dynamics, and sustainable agricultural productivity, particularly examining potassium behavior in sandy soils of Southwest Western Australia. Through glasshouse, laboratory, and field experiments, the studies investigate potassium supplying capacity, release kinetics, and leaching behavior under varying soil conditions and management practices. The work evaluates the impact of soil pH, plant presence, and soil texture on potassium losses and employs predictive modeling using Hydrus 1D to simulate potassium leaching patterns. This research provides valuable insights into nutrient availability, soil-plant interactions, and the development of management strategies to enhance nutrient retention and crop yield sustainability in sandy agricultural systems. Additional investigations explore the effects of soil chemical and physical properties on copper distribution and sorption, nitrogen fixation in legume-based systems, and the impact of fertilizer subsidies on productivity in African agricultural zones. The findings contribute to understanding nutrient cycling, soil amendment techniques, and efficient fertilizer use in both tropical and temperate environments. By integrating experimental data with modeling approaches, the research supports evidence-based recommendations for mitigating nutrient leaching, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable resource management in diverse agroecosystems.

Featured Publications

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Determinants of household food security and climate change impacts on agriculture in Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(7), 178–183.

Abubakari, F., Tetteh, F. M., Abubakari, F., Tuffour, H. O., & Aduwu, A. (2016). Strategies for improving nodulation and nitrogen fixation of leguminous crops to enhance production in smallholder farming systems. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, 4(4), 185–190.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Effects of climate changing on food crop production system in Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(4), 76–79.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2014). Analysis of production and marketing constraints of tomato among rural farmers in Talensi Nabdam District of Upper East Region of Ghana. IJASRT in Environmental and Earth Sciences, 4(1).

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Effects of fertilizer subsidy on the yield of crops among rural farmers in Sudan Savannah and Guinea Savannah zones of Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(4), 80–85.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2014). Effects of awareness of fertilizer subsidy on the yield of crops among rural farmers in Ghana. [Unpublished manuscript].

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Farmers’ perception on soil erosion problems and conservation methods among rural farmers in Talensi-Nabdam Districts of Upper East Region of Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research. (Forthcoming).

Sohail Irshad | Water Recourses |Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sohail Irshad | Water Recourses | Best Researcher Award

Mr at In Service Agricultural Training Institute Rahim Yar Khan Pakistan

Sohail Irshad is an experienced agronomist and educator with a robust academic background in agriculture. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agronomy from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, with CGPAs of 3.78 and 3.84, respectively. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agronomy at MNSUAM, he has achieved a CGPA of 4.00. Sohail has extensive field experience, having worked with CSISA Pakistan, PEPSICO International, and Ali Akbar Group. Since 2014, he has been serving as an Instructor in Agronomy at the In-Service Agricultural Training Institute in Rahim Yar Khan, where he contributes to the development of future agricultural professionals. His expertise is supported by strong technical skills in agronomy and a commitment to agricultural education.

Profile

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🌾 Sohail Irshad – Agronomy Specialist

Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Agronomy (Ongoing), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan CGPA: 4.00/4.00. M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2011-2013) CGPA: 3.84/4.00 | 80%. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Agronomy), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2007-2011) CGPA: 3.78/4.00 | 78%. F.Sc. (Pre-Medical), B.I.S.E D.G Khan (2005-2007) 71%. Matric (Science Group), B.I.S.E D.G Khan (2002-2004) 78%

Professional Experience:

Instructor (Agronomy), In-Service Agricultural Training Institute, Rahim Yar Khan (July 2014 – Present). Territory Manager, Target Zarai Markaz (Ali Akbar Group), Mian Channu (6 months). Agro Seed Intern, PEPSICO International Pakistan (3 months). CSISA Pakistan (Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia), IRRI & CIMMYT (6 months)

Skills:

  • Proficient in various computer applications and agricultural software.
  • Extensive experience in agronomy, agricultural training, and project management.

 

📚  Publications

  • Title: Seepage through earth dams with internal cut off
    • Authors: M Attia, M Abdel Razek, AA Salam
    • Journal: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
    • Volume: 39, Issue 8
    • Pages: 5767-5774
    • Citations: 14
    • Year: 2021

 

  • Title: Sustainable management of wastewater treatment plants using artificial intelligence techniques
    • Authors: M Nasr, K Mohamed, M Attia, MG Ibrahim
    • Book Chapter: Soft Computing Techniques in Solid Waste and Wastewater Management
    • Pages: 171-185
    • Citations: 5
    • Year: 2021

 

  • Title: Recent applications of downflow hanging sponge technology for decentralized wastewater treatment
    • Authors: M Nasr, M Attia, H Ezz, MG Ibrahim
    • Book Chapter: Cost Effective Technologies for Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment
    • Pages: 59-67
    • Citations: 4
    • Year: 2022

 

  • Title: Overview of water resources, quality, and management in Algeria
    • Authors: MA Neama, M Attia, A Negm, M Nasr
    • Book Chapter: Water Resources in Algeria-Part I: Assessment of Surface and Groundwater
    • Citations: 3
    • Year: 2020

 

  • Title: Successive bootstrapping deep learning approach and airborne EM-borehole data fusion to understand salt water in the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer
    • Authors: M Attia, FTC Tsai
    • Journal: Science of The Total Environment
    • Volume: 932
    • Article Number: 172950
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Title: Overview of Water Resources, Quality, and Management in India
    • Authors: MA Neama, M Attia, AM Negm, M Nasr
    • Book Chapter: Water Quality, Assessment and Management in India
    • Pages: 3-11
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2022

 

  • Title: Analysis and Estimation of Seepage Through Earth Dams with Internal Cut Off
    • Authors: MA Razek, AA Salam, M Attia
    • Citations: 1
    • Year: 2021

 

  • Title: Impacts of Upper Nile Mega Dams on Agricultural Environment in Downstream Country
    • Authors: M Attia, M Nasr
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Title: Multi-Threshold Resistivity-Lithology Transformation and Data Fusion for Airborne Electromagnetic Resistivity Data to Characterize the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer
    • Authors: M Attia, FTC Tsai
    • Conference: AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2023
    • Abstract ID: NS31A-0611
    • Year: 2023

 

  • Title: Delineation of 3D Saltwater Plumes in The Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer Using Geostatistical Analysis of Borehole and Airborne Electromagnetic Data
    • Authors: M Attia, FTC Tsai
    • Conference: GSA Connects 2023
    • Year: 2023

 

  • Title: Water Resources and Management of Poland in SCOPUS Database
    • Authors: M Nasr, M Attia, AM Negm
    • Book Chapter: Management of Water Resources in Poland
    • Pages: 13-20
    • Year: 2021