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100/05, LANE # 5, LALA RUKH COLONY, CHAKRI ROAD, RAWALPINDI(46000) PAKISTAN +92 345 509 75 45

mibrahim1987@gmail.com

M. IBRAHIM TAHIR
OBJECTIVE

An endeavored, articulate and highly motivated graduate accustomed to working under pressure and own initiative. High ability to learn and have very good basic knowledge of plant pathology, microbiology and plant microbe interaction. Seeking for a post graduate degree for development of better professional skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS

Isolating, culturing and preserving microorganisms Bacterial staining (such as Gram staining) Biochemical testing of bacteria Data analysis using MSTATC and SPSS Preparation of reports and writing papers

EDUCATION / QUALIFIC ATIONS

MSc. (Hons.) Agri Plant Pathology 2011 BSc. (Hons.) Agri 2009 HSSC F. Sc. (Pre Medical) 2005 SSC Matric (Science) 2003

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi. CGPA: 3.57 out of 4.00

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi. CGPA: 3.77 out of 4.00 Fauji Foundation College, New Lalazar, Rawalpindi. with 70% marks

Fauji Foundation College, New Lalazar, Rawalpindi. with 79.6% marks

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS

I am interested in molecular plant pathology, plant microbe interaction and biological control of the diseases. In MSc, I worked on "Induction of systemic resistance in lentil against Fusarium wilt by seed bacterization with rhizobacterial isolates".

During internship in an agricultural research organization as a part of my BSc degree, I worked on various diseases and pathogens that included wheat rust, powdery mildew of wheat, downy mildew of onion, Alternaria leaf blight of tomato etc. This work was of basic and applied nature. My future plans are to work on molecular plant pathology and strengthen myself in research area.
WORK EXPERIENCE

1. MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MINFA) PAKISTAN

Worked in Planning and International Cooperation (P. I/C) wing under National Internship Program, 2009. Post: INTERNEE Duration: From March 2010 to March 2011 (i.e., 1 year) Responsibilities: Analyzing the projects Preparing summary of the project Preparing proposals Organizing and managing the events

2. BARANI AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BARI) CHAKWAL

Post: INTERNEE Duration: From April 2009 to July 2009 (i.e., 3 months) Responsibilities: Isolating and identifying the pathogen Devising suitable control for the diseases Collection of disease data Analyzing the disease data Making reports
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AW ARDS

Won US-AID Merit Scholarship in M.Sc. (Honors) Agriculture in 2009 at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi Pakistan. Certificate for outstanding performance in Inter House sports (Football) at Fauji Foundation College in 7th class. Certificate for organizing and taking active part in the activities of Plant Pathology department at PMAS-AAUR Certificate for Excellence in doing summer vacation Home work at Fauji Foundation College in 7th class. Got first position in Urdu writing at Fauji Foundation College.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Playing Cricket, Football and Table Tennis Visiting new places Hanging Out with Friends Reading books Watching movies

REFERENCES

Dr. Irfan-Ul-Haque Professor/Chairman, Department of Plant Pathology, Pir Mehr Cell # +923335193255 Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Email: irfhaque@gmail.com Dr. M. Inam-ul-Haq Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Pir Mehr Cell # +92345778552 Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Email: dr.inam@uaar.edu.pk Dr. Tariq Mukhtar Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Pir Mehr Cell # +923017194205 Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Email: drtmukhtar@uaar.edu.pk