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Dr. Muhammad Sajid

Head of Department Associate Professor

Agriculture

Experience 5+ Yrs
Research Projects 1
Publications 38
Academic Credentials 5

<p>Dr. Muhammad Sajid is an Associate Professor of Agriculture with a strong commitment to advancing sustainable farming practices and food security. He specializes in floriculture, landscaping, crop production, soil health management, and climate-resilient agriculture. With years of experience in teaching, research, and farmer extension services, Dr. Sajid has published numerous research papers in national and international journals. He is known for his student-centered teaching approach and active collaboration with farming communities to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application. His work continues to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals. Dr. Sajid is a specialized lanscape expert and remained in KP Governor's House for three years as Horticulturist. He is currently the Chairman of Beautification Committee of Hazara University.</p>

Academic Credentials

PhD in Horticulture

The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan

2014

Thesis: Forcing Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) to enhance flowering time

MSc (Hons) Horticulture

The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan

1992

Thesis: Screening of Broccoli and Brussel's sprouts for the plain of Peshawar

BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Horticulture)

The University of Agriculture Peshawar- Pakistan

1990

Thesis: Effect of planofix on apple cuttings of cultivar Anna.

HSSC

BISE Peshawar

1985

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SSC

BISE Peshawar

1983

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Research Interests

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Floriculture, Landscaping, Tissue Culture

Focused scholarly work and supervision in floriculture, landscaping, tissue culture.

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Olericulture

Focused scholarly work and supervision in olericulture.

Research Publications

01

Tillage management practices in combination of plant growth regulators to improve root growth, lodging characteristics and maize productivity under semi-arid regions

Scientific Reports, Vol. 16, Issue 1

Published: January 2026

Haixing Zhang, Shahzad Ali, Rong Kong, Hai Liu, Hailing Lu, Xingyun Tian, Fuhai Rong, Mohamed E. Assal, Mohammed Rafi Shaik, Muhammad Sajid

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
02

Taxonomic description of Conocybe telasar sp. nov., a newly identified species from Mansehra, Pakistan

Plant Protection, Vol. 9, Issue 3

Published: September 2025

Nadia Jabeen, Noshin Shafqat, Rabia Masood, Madhia Islam, Khatiba Bibi, Bibi Zubaida, Mohammad Sajid, Alia Gul, Asma ., Hassan Mujtaba

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
03

Optimizing Biochemical and Phytochemical Attributes in Peaches through Foliar Applications of Silicon and Zinc

Horticulturae, Vol. 10, Issue 10

Published: September 2024

Syed Tanveer Shah, Naseer Ahmad, Abdul Basit, Muhammad Sajid, Aftab Jamal, Muhammad Farhan Saeed, Waleed Iqbal, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Emanuele Radicetti, Roberto Mancinelli

Peer-Reviewed Impact: 3.2 Journal Article
04

Characterization of wheat-Thinopyrum bessarabicum genetic stock for stripe rust and Karnal bunt resistance

Brazilian Journal of Biology, vol. 83, e246440

Published: March 2023

N. Shafqata , A. Shahzadb* , S. H. Shahc* , Z. Mahmoodd , M. Sajida , F. Ullaha , M. Islame , R. Masoodf, N. Jabeena  and K. Zubaire 

Peer-Reviewed Open Access Citations: 12 Impact: 0.9 Journal Article
05

Improving drought mitigation strategies and disaster risk reduction through MODIS and TRMM-based data in relation to climate change over Pakistan

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 30, Issue 14

Published: January 2023

Shahzad Ali, Abdul Basit, Tyan Alice Makanda, Inamullah, Fahim Ullah Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Tamseela Riaz, Hira Farooq Abbasi, Manzoor, Amir Sohail

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
06

Characterization of wheat-Thinopyrum bessarabicum genetic stock for stripe rust and Karnal bunt resistance

Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol. 83

Published: January 2023

N. Shafqat, A. Shahzad, S. H. Shah, Z. Mahmood, M. Sajid, F. Ullah, M. Islam, R. Masood, N. Jabeen, K. Zubair

Peer-Reviewed Impact: 1.5 Journal Article
07

Characterization of wheat-Thinopyrum bessarabicum genetic stock for stripe rust and Karnal bunt resistance

Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol. 83

Published: January 2023

N. Shafqat, A. Shahzad, S. H. Shah, Z. Mahmood, M. Sajid, F. Ullah, M. Islam, R. Masood, N. Jabeen, K. Zubair

Peer-Reviewed Impact: 1.5 Journal Article
08

Remote sensing strategies to monitoring land use maps with AVHRR and MODIS data over the South Asia regions

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 30, Issue 11

Published: December 2022

Shahzad Ali, Huang An Qi, Malak Henchiri, Zhang Sha, Fahim Ullah Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Jiahua Zhang

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Teaching Courses

COURSE

Commercial flower production

Department Course

Course details can be managed from the faculty profile and will appear here for each teaching assignment.

Agriculture
COURSE

Landscape Horticulture

Department Course

Course details can be managed from the faculty profile and will appear here for each teaching assignment.

Agriculture
COURSE

Protected Horticulture

Department Course

Course details can be managed from the faculty profile and will appear here for each teaching assignment.

Agriculture
COURSE

Ornamental crop Production

Department Course

Course details can be managed from the faculty profile and will appear here for each teaching assignment.

Agriculture
COURSE

Invitro Propagation

Department Course

Course details can be managed from the faculty profile and will appear here for each teaching assignment.

Agriculture

Research Projects

Active

Climate-Smart Agriculture for Small Farmers

Duration: 2023 - 2025

Funding: HEC Research Grant - PKR 2.5 Million

A comprehensive research initiative on resilient agriculture.

Team: Dr. Farah Ali (PI), Dr. Kamran Raza (Co-PI)
Partners: Hazara University, FAO, Agriculture Ministry
Outcomes: 15 research papers, policy recommendations, farmer trainings

Awards & Recognition

1990

Third Position in Department in BSc (Hons)

Agriculture

Professional recognition for teaching, research, and academic service.

Get in Touch

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Email

[email protected]

Response within 24-48 hours

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Office

0321-9979914

Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM

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Location

Block Number 1, Hazara University Mansehra

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