MUHAMMAD WAHEED AKRAM

Personal Profile

Date of Birth: November 30th, 1988

Nationality: Pakistani

Address: Sahiwal, Pakistan.

Telephone: +92-344*******, +92-307*******

Languages: Fluent in Urdu and English

Email: ady79j@r.postjobfree.com, ady79j@r.postjobfree.com

Education

M. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (2010-2012)

University of Agriculture – Faisalabad, Pakistan

B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (2006-2010)

University of Agriculture – Faisalabad, Pakistan

Professional Experiences

Corteva Agriscience (Dow-DuPont): Area Agronomy Manager

November 2017 to Present

DuPont Pioneer Pakistan: Product Agronomist

August 2016 to October 2017

DuPont Pioneer Pakistan: Quality Assurance Associate.

May 2013 to August 2016

Expertise

Varietal adoptability trials (Corn, Pearl Millet, Mustard, Rice, Alfalfa)

Product demonstrations

Seed vigor testing (cold test, accelerating aging test) through ISTA protocol

Seed viability testing (Tetrazolium test) ISTA and AOSA protocols

Seed germination testing ( ISTA protocol)

Seed physical damage testing (Fast green dye test for corn)

Corn seed grow out test

Seed sampling ( ISTA protocols)

Seed physical purity testing( ISTA protocols)

Isolation inspection of corn hybrid seed production

Detasseling inspection of corn hybrid seed production

Male chopping inspection of corn hybrid seed production

Corn seed processing (sorting, drying, shelling), conditioning and packing inspection

Isolation inspection of mustard and pearl millet hybrid seed production

Mustard and pearl millet seed processing, conditioning and packing inspection

Product complaints handling via field visit and field investigation

Four Brother Agri. Services, Pakistan – November 10, 2012 to April 15, 2013.Worked as Assistant Development Officer, In Sahiwal Region.

Expertise

Demonstrate value of products among farmers community through field days and farmer meetings

Providing field services to farmers

Develop the Agronomic and technical knowledge of farmers resulting in improved yield and income

Seed Physiology Lab (Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad) – 2010-2012

Seed testing experience (seed germination, vigor and viability testing in accordance with ISTA protocols)

HEC (Higher Education Commission) Project– June, 2011 to June 2012

Research Associate with Dr. Irfan Afzal (Assistant Professor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan), in a project titled, ” Enhancing the performance of tomato by improving fruit lycopene contents”

Training Courses

Training workshop on “Varietal Purity Testing through DNA Markers” .(NIBGI)

Training workshop on “International Workshop on Seed Testing through ISTA Standards”. (UAF)

Training on “Community Basic Life Support & Fire Safety”. (Punjab Emergency Service)

Personal Skills

Proficient or familiar with computer knowledge and internet email and browsing including…

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Windows XP, Vista, win. 7 and win. 8.

Analyze Statistical Data, Database Administration using MS Exel.

Publications

Research paper entitled “Moringa Leaf and Sorghum Water Extracts and Salicylic Acid to Alleviate Impacts of Heat Stress in Wheat”. Published in South African Journal of Botany

References

Dr. Irfan Afzal (Associate Professor, Seed Physiology Lab, Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan ady79j@r.postjobfree.com +92-300-*******

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