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Dr Farhan Hafeez

Tenured Associate Professor
Area of Interest: Microbial Ecology, Climate Change, Soil Ecosystem Services.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (92)992-383591-6
 
Academics/ Degrees
  • Postdoc, Researcher Microbial Ecology Center, Lyon, France, 2014.
  • Ph. D, University of Dijon, France. 2012.
  • MSc, University of Dijon, France, 2009.
  • MSc.(Hons.),University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2008.
  • BSc.(Hons.), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 2006.
 
Journal Publications
1. M. S. Khan,M.Bilal,F.Hafeez,N. Riaz Improved photocatalytic decolorization of reactive black 5 dye through synthesis of graphene quantum dots–nitrogen-doped TiO2, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
2. M. Awais,R.Nazir,Faridullah,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,M.Irshad,F.Hafeez,U.Irshad Proficient Lignocellulolytic Novel Bacterial Isolates from Diversified Galiyat Forests of Lower Himalaya, Forests, 2023
3. Faridullah,A.Arifeen,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,F.Hafeez Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, Characterization of Heavy Metals in Soil as Affected by Different Land Uses in Northern Pakistan, 2023
4. F.Hafeez Early Spring Snowmelt and Summer Droughts Strongly Impair the Resilience of Key Microbial Communities in Subalpine Grassland Ecosystems, Oikos, 2023
5. R.Nazir,F.Hafeez,M.Irshad,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,U.Irshad Removal of Antibiotic Resistance Genes, Class 1 Integrase Gene and Escherichia coli Indicator Gene in a Microalgae-Based Wastewater Treatment System, Antibiotics, 2022
6. F.Hafeez Potential of nanocomposites of zero valent copper and magnetite with Eleocharis dulcis biochar for packed column and batch scale removal of Congo red dye, Environmental Pollution, 2022
7. F.Hafeez Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Acacia nilotica and their anticancer, antidiabetic and antioxidant efficacy, Environmental Pollution, 2022
8. F.Hafeez Role of Wheat Phosphorus Starvation Tolerance 1 Genes in Phosphorus Acquisition and Root Architecture, Genes, 2022
9. F.Hafeez,M.Irshad,Q.Mahmood,A.Tahir,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,Faridullah,Didar Ahmad The comparative analysis of essential nutrient fractions in permafrost and different land use systems of Diamer Division, Gilgit-Baltistan, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021
10. Didar Ahmad,Faridullah,F.Hafeez,M.Irshad,Q.Mahmood,A.Tahir,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal Comparative analysis of essential nutrients fractions in permafrost and different land use system of Diamer Division Gilgit Baltistan. , Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021
11. F.Hafeez,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,R.Nazir Assessing the N cycling ecosystem function - processes and the involved functional guilds upon plant litter amendment in lesser Himalaya, Polish J environ studies, 2021
12. B.Amin,F.Hafeez,Hina Aman,M. Azeem,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,U.Irshad,R.Nazir Characterization and Cellulolytic Enzyme Potential of P Solubilizers from Pine Forests of Lower Himalaya, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE & BIOLOGY, 2020
13. Tahir Zaman,Wasila Qazi,Saeed Ahmad Asad,F.Hafeez,M.Bilal,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,R.Nazir,Sabir Hussain,M.Irshad Nitrification resilience and response of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria upon heat-drought extremes across three soil ecosystems in lower Himalaya, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology , 2020
14. Tahir Zaman ,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,Areeba Shaukat ,R.Nazir,A.Pervez,M.Bilal,Faridullah,Muhammad Rizwan,Shafaqat Ali,Saad Alkahtani, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim,F.Hafeez Assessing the N Cycling Ecosystem Function-Processes and the Involved Functional Guilds upon Plant Litter Amendment in Lower Himalaya, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies , 2020
15. F.Hafeez Changes in Land Use Systems Alter the Phosphorus Nutrition and Associated Soil Fertility Status, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 2020
16. M.Irshad,A.Pervez,F.Hafeez,Faridullah Fractionation of heavy metals in contaminated soil after amendment with composted cow manure and poultry litter, Arabian Journal of Geosciences , 2019
17. F.Hafeez Gene expression and biochemical response of giant reed under Ni and Cu stress, International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2019
18. R.Nazir,F.Hafeez,B.Amin,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal Assessment of phosphorus availability in soil by introducing P -solubilizing novel bacterial and fungal strains of Lower Himalaya, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2019
19. M.Bilal,Uzair Akbar,F.Hafeez,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,Faridullah,R.Nazir,Bilal Ahmad Zafar Amin Assessment of Phosphorus Availability in Soil by Introducing P-Solubilizing Novel Bacterial and Fungal Strains of Lower Himalaya, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2019
20. Faridullah,F.Hafeez,B.Amin,Dr. Akhtar Iqbal Assessment of Phosphorus Availability in Soil by Introducing P-Solubilizing Novel Bacterial and Fungal Strains of Lower Himalaya., Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2019
21. Dr. Akhtar Iqbal,F.Hafeez,R.Nazir Assessment of Flood Induced Changes in Soil Heavy Metal and Nutrient Status in Rajanpur, Pakistan., Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2019
22. F.Hafeez Isolation and characterization of a lead (Pb) tolerant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain HF5 for decolorization of reactive red-120 and other azo dyes, Annals of Microbiology, 2018
23. F.Hafeez Water extractable plant nutrients in soils amended with cow manure co-composted with maple tree residues, International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 2018
24. F.Hafeez Role of zinc-lysine on growth and chromium uptake in rice plants under Cr stress, Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2018
25. F.Hafeez A field study investigating the potential use of phosphorus combined with organic amendments on cadmium accumulation by wheat and subsequent rice, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2018
26. F.Hafeez Alleviation of cadmium (Cd) toxicity and minimizing its uptake in wheat (Triticum aestivum) by using organic carbon sources in Cd-spiked soil, Environmental Pollution, 2018
27. F.Hafeez Morpho-physiological Responses of Maize Cultivars Exposed to Chromium Stress, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 2018
28. F.Hafeez Effect of coal and wood ash on phosphorus immobilization in different textured soils, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2018
29. M.Irshad,F.Hafeez Effect of coal and wood ash on phosphorus immobilization in different textured soils, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2018
30. F.Hafeez Residual effect of biochar on growth, antioxidant defence and cadmium (cd) accumulation in rice in a cd contaminated saline soil, Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018
31. F.Hafeez Metal-tolerant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain ZM130 has the Potential for Concurrent Dye Decolorization and Plant Growth Promotion, International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 2018
32. F.Hafeez Metal-tolerant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain ZM130 has the Potential for Concurrent Dye Decolorization and Plant Growth Promotion, International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 2018
33. F.Hafeez Efficiency of various sewage sludges and their biochars in improving selected soil properties and growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum), Journal of Environmental Management, 2018
34. F.Hafeez Bacillus strains as potential alternate for zinc biofortification of maize grains, International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 2018
35. M.Irshad,U.Irshad,F.Hafeez Changes in plant nutrients during composting of cow manure with poplar leaf litter, Compost Science and Utilization, 2017
36. M.Irshad,F.Hafeez Changes in Availability of Plant Nutrients during Composting of Cow Manure with Poplar Leaf Litter, COMPOST SCIENCE & UTILIZATION, 2017
37. F.Hafeez Biochar soil amendment on alleviation of drought and salt stress in plants: a critical review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017
38. M.Irshad,F.Hafeez Nutrient uptake and growth of spinach as affected by cow manure co-composted with poplar leaf litter, International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2017
39. F.Hafeez Cadmium stress in rice: toxic effects, tolerance mechanisms, and management: a critical review, Environ Sci Pollut Res, 2016
40. F.Hafeez Oil industry waste: a potential feedstock for biodiesel production, ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, 2016
41. M. Shahzad,Zulfiqar A Saqib,F.Hafeez,M.Bilal,S.A.Khan,Saeed A Asad,Javaid Akhtar Growth-related changes in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes grown under salinity stress, Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2016
42. Sabir Hussain,Shahla Ramzan,Muhammad Arshad,Muhammad Imran,Zahid Maqbool,Naila Abbas,F.Hafeez,Faiza Anwar Characterization of Reactive Red-120 Decolorizing Bacterial StrainAcinetobacter junii FA10 Capable of Simultaneous Removal of Azo Dyes and Hexavalent Chromium, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2014
43. F.Hafeez Assessment of the resilience and resistance of remediated soils using denitrification as model process, Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2014
44. F.Hafeez Assessment of the resilience and resistance of remediated soils using denitrification as model process, Assessment of the resilience and resistance of remediated soils using denitrification as model process, 2013
45. F.Hafeez Taxonomic and functional characterization of microbial communities in Technosols constructed for remediation of a contaminated industrial wasteland, Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2012
46. F.Hafeez Distribution of bacteria and nitrogen-cycling microbial communities along constructed Technosol depth-profiles, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2012
47. F.Hafeez Differences in Rice Cultivars for Growth and Phosphorus Acquisition from Rock Phosphate and Mono-ammonium Phosphate Sources, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE & BIOLOGY, 2010
48. F.Hafeez Wheat Response to Applied Phosphorus in Light Textured Soil, Journal of Biological Sciences, 2007
 
 
Profile/Bio
  • Dec. 2012 to Continued: Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, CIIT Abbottabad, Pakistan.
  • 2014 to 2015: Postdoctoral Researcher, Microbial Ecology Center, Lyon, France.
  • Sept. to Dec. 2012: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology,G.C University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • 2009 to 2012 : Ph.D. Research at National Institute for Agriculture, Dijon, France.
  • Jan. to June 2009 : Master Research at National Institute for Agricultural Research Dijon, France.
  • 2007 to 2008 : Master Research at Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, UAF, Pakistan.
  • Jan to May 2006: BS Research at SSRI, Pindibhattian, Pakistan.
 
 
Research Interests
  1. Soil and Environmental Sciences
  2. Microbial ecology and ecosystem functioning
 
Awards
  • Research Project awarded by IFS (International Foundation for Science, Sweden) in 2014.
  • Research Project awarded by USAID in 2014.
  • Research Project awarded by HEC Pakistan in 2014.
  • Research Project awarded by HEC Pakistan in 2014.
  • Scholarship by Government of Pakistan in 2008 for MPhil-leading to PhD in France.
  • Scholarship by Doctoral School (E2S) by University of Dijon, France during PhD.