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DR M. ASHRAF
Professor, Crop Science, College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Juba, Khartoum Center, Khartoum
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (Plant & Soil Science) 1973 Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, U.S.A. Crop Breeding, Production, Agronomy, Crop Physiology, Biometrics.
M.Sc. (Agricultural). 1968 Agriculture University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Agronomy, Crop Production and Extension; Plant Breeding & Genetics.
Post Graduate Diploma 1962 SEATO Graduate School of Engineering, Bankok "Water Requirements of Crops".
L.L.B. (Bachelor of Law 1957 Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
B.Sc. (Agriculture) 1955 Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Agriculture, Agric. Economics, Biology, Entomology, Soil Chemistry.
LANGUAGES
English, Urdu & Arabic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fifty years professional experience in agriculture in the fields of crop research, teaching and training, production, extension and development in the U.S.A., Pakistan, Zambia, Sudan and Mexico, includes the following descriptions briefly.
1978 TO DATE
1978 – 1988: Juba Period – 10 Years
University of Juba, Juba, Sudan
Professor (since September 1982)
Associate Professor (1978 – 82)
& Head Department of Crop Science (1978 – 1990)
Broad practical experience of production of cereals, food legumes, root crops and vegetables. Initiated and developed (pioneered) agro-breeding research and production of wheat at Imatong mountains (Nagichot and Gilo) of Southern Sudan. Planned, conducted, coordinated and supervised agronomic applied research projects. Worked as consultant / Agronomist in Sudan, Southern Region Agricultural Development Project (SRAD I) funded by U.S.A.I.D. Coordinated with the regional Ministry of Agriculture and the Project Development Unit (PDU), funded by the World Bank in Agriculture Development and research projects. Project leader of the project "Univeristy / Ministry Cooperation on Vegetable Production" of SRAD I, USAID. Organized Juba Town, Home and school gardening and beautification with the cooperation of Regional Ministry of Agricultural and Juba City Council. Advised vegetable and fruit production on Lilogo Military Farm on small farms around Juba. Formulated and developed crop science curriculum; taught plant breeding; crop production; experimental techniques to undergraduates and General Agriculture to School Teachers. Established Dept. of Crop Science and contributed in the development of the College and the University. Managed University Field Station and campus beautification. Worked in cooperation with people of different nationalities.
1989 to Date
Khartoum Period (18 Years)
Developed crop science curriculum. Teaching and training undergraduate and post graduate students. Guide and supervise students research and field projects. Supervise Ph.D. and M.Sc. students. Chairman of the Publication Committee and chief editor of the University calendar 2006 – 2008, 2003 – 2005 and 2000 – 2002.
Authored a text book entitled "Experimental Methods in Agriculture", ISBN 99942-809-4-5
1973 – 1978
University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Head, Dept. of Plant Science & Senior Lecturer,
School of Agriculture
Project leader of agro-breeding and protection research on cereals and food legumes. Planned, conducted and coordinated crop research and production. Carried out farming system studies. Advised and supervised crops and vegetable production and seed multiplication at University Farm as Chairman Farm Committee. Organized and supervised students' research and farm training on multipurpose commercial and peasant farms.
Initiated and conducted wheat research program; isolated and developed wheat varieties for Zambian farmers; involved and advised Zambian farmers Bureau in increased and sustained crop productivity. Designed and developed plant science curriculum. Taught crop production, breeding and Experimental Methods. Worked in harmony with persons having different backgrounds.
1969 – 1973
Montana State University, Dept. Plant and Soil Science,
Bozemen, Montana, U.S.A.
Research Associate and Research Assistant
Agronomic and improvement research on wheat; conducted yield, cultural, disease and pest resistance experiments and post harvest operations. Experience of seed multiplication, quality control and bulking. Co-supervised the wheat research project, funded by Montana Research and Marketing Committee. Practical work on all aspects of crop production, improvement and quality. Taught "Plant Breeding" course.
1956 – 1968
Dept. of Irrigation, Lahore, Pakistan
Farm Manager, Land Reclamation Supervisor,
Counterpart of Agriculture Advisor, USAID
Practical experience of production of cereals, food legumes, fruits and vegetables. Conducted reclamation and development work on problem soils. Agronomic research on rain fed and irrigated crops. Studied farming systems, cropping schemes and cropping patterns on small, multipurpose and commercial farms. Worked on water requirements of crops, reclamation schemes, soil and water testing, extension and rural development. Managed a research – Production – Demonstration Farm. Working experience of local and intermediate technology; ox-ploughing, cane crushing, etc. Attended to small farmers' production problems.
Assisted USAID farming advisor as his counterpart in extension work and in planning the famous Salinity Control & Reclamation Project (SCARP 1) in Punjab, Pakistan.
Prepared a booklet, "Crop and Irrigation Guide" Pak-Punjab Area published by USAID.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Fifty years agronomic research under various projects on improvement and agronomic aspects of various cereals and food legumes under different environmental conditions in various developing countries published in several reports, research bulletins and scientific journals. Some of the most recent and important topics are briefly listed in the following:
Supervised post graduate research on various topics leading to Ph.D. and M.Sc. Degrees.
"Change Detection in Land Use/ Cover" of Um Kaddada Province of North Darfur by means of multi-date comparison of satellite data.
International Workshop on Space Technology for Peace, Rehabilitation and Development, Khartoum, Sudan, 26th to 29th September 2005. (Paper was presented).
"The Impact of Variety and Irrigation Methods on Wheat Water Requirements", at the Upper Terrace soils of Northern States of Sudan, 2004-05 & 2005 – 06
"The Effect of Variety and Sowing Date on the Performance of Wheat", at Selaim Basin, Northern State Sudan, 2004 – 2005.
"Plant Competition Studies, Intra and Inter Okra and Roselle", Khartoum, Sudan, Ongoing
"Roselle Nutrient and Varietal Studies", Juba, Southern Sudan, Ongoing.
Supervise Undergraduate Research for Honors Degree on large number of agronomic research projects on Sorghum, Wheat, Ground Nuts, Sunflower, Food Legumes and Vegetable Crops.
Conducted research on Sorghum and Groundnuts, local and exotic material in cooperation with Project Development Unit (PDU), based with Ministry of Agriculture funded by World Bank
Performance of various cultivares of Wheat at Nagichot, Southern Sudan, 1997, JONARES Vol 1, pp 7-10.
Sorghum varietal trial for Southern Region Agricultural Development Project (SRAD), Texas A & M Cooperation.
Maize and Beans varietal trials for Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), Juba, Sudan.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chairman, Crop Panel Zambia (1975 – 78) and Senior Staff Association, University of Juba (1978 – 80). Member, American Society of Agronomy; Crop Science Society of America; of University of Zambia Senate and Cereal Research and Production Committees. Zambia (1975 – 78). Member Regional Agricultural Research and Technical Committee RARTC, Chairman Research for Agricultural Development in the Southern Region, Conference, 1980, Juba. Member of Univeristy of Juba Council, 2000, Senate 1978 to Date, Promotion Committee 1982 to Date and several senate sub-committees including Under-graduate Academic Graduate Committee.
MISSIONS ABROAD
1968 – 1973: USA – Studies, Research and Teaching
1975: Mexico (CIMMYT) – Visiting Scinetist
1973 – 1975: Zambia University – Teaching and Research
1977: India (ICRISAT) – Attended a Sorghum workshop
1977 – 1978: Mexico (CIMMYT) – visiting Scientist
1979: Yugoslavia – Member University of Juba and Govt. of Sudan Delegation.
1990 – 1991: Mexico (CIMMYT): Visiting Scientist
1978 – To Date: Sudan – University teaching, agronomic research, production and development work.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: March 20, 1935
Married
Two Children
Citizenship: Pakistani
Was brought up and worked on a multipurpose farm.
Contact Address
Dr. M Ashraf,
University of Juba,
Khartoum Centre,
P. O. Box 321/1,
Khartoum, Sudan
Tel: Cell Phone: 00-249-911224349
Residence: 00-249-183-226209
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