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Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Zafar A. Reshi
Surname:
Given Name:
Designation:
Reshi
Zafar Ahmad
Professor
Postal Address:
Department of Botany
University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190 006,
Jammu & Kashmir, India
Phone Nos.
Office :
0194- 2423345, 2420333 Ext. 2145
Residence: 0194- 2424384; Cell No. 9419043273
E-mail:
[email protected]
Date of Birth:
02-03-1961
Educational qualifications
B.Sc.
1979
M.Sc.
M.Phil.
Ph.D.
1982
1985
1991
University of Kashmir, Srinagar (Botany, Chemistry
and Zoology)
University of Kashmir, Srinagar (Botany)
University of Kashmir, Srinagar (Ecology)
University of Kashmir, Srinagar (Ecology)
Positions held
Position
held
Period
Name of
organisation
From
Professor
Associate
Professor
Nature of work
To
Department of Botany, 26-12University of Kashmir
2009
Till date
Teaching and
Research
Department of Botany, 6-08-2001
University of Kashmir
26-122009
Teaching and
Research
Senior
Assistant
Professor
Department of Botany,
University of Kashmir
6-8-1996
6-08-2001
Assistant
Professor
Department of Botany, 15-4-1991
University of Kashmir
6-8-1996
Teaching
Research
Curator
Department of Botany, 1985
University of Kashmir
1991
Survey,
collection and
identification of
plants, teaching
Teaching and
Research
and
Courses teaching:
Population and Community Ecology
Core course
Ecosystem Ecology
Core course
Biostatistics and Biotechniques
Core course
Microbial Ecology-I
Optional course
Microbial Ecology-II
Optional course
Major research foci:
Plant Invasions: Ecology and Management
Ecosystem Ecology and Resource Management
Membership of Professional Academic Societies
 Global Invasive Species Programme, USA
 International Association of Ecology (INTECOL)
 National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi
 Indian Weed Science Society, India
 Nature Conservators’ Society of India, UP, India
 Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Sciences, Srinagar
 People’s Ecological Council, Jammu & Kashmir
Completed and on-going research/consultancy projects
S.
No.
1.
Title of the Research Project
Assessment of anthropogenic impact on
Kashmir Himalayan pastures and their
sustainable management
Funding
Agency
GBPIHED,
Almora
Status
Successfully
completed
2.
Environmental impact assessment of Uri II
hydroelectric power project (With Env. Sci.
Deptt. KU, Srinagar)
NHPC, New
Delhi
Successfully
completed
3.
Environmental impact assessment of NemoBazgoo hydroelectric power project (With
Env. Sci. Deptt. KU, Srinagar)
NHPC, New
Delhi
Successfully
completed
4.
Environmental impact assessment of Mughal
Road project (With Env. Sci. Deptt. KU,
Srinagar)
J&K Govt.
Successfully
completed
5.
Environmental impact assessment of
Lassipora Industrial Complex (With Env. Sci.
Deptt. KU, Srinagar)
Molecular characterization of the
ectomycorrhizal fungi of some important
conifers of Kashmir Himalaya and the role of
these fungi in sustainable rehabilitation of the
degraded forest ecosystem (With TIET,
Patiala)
Environmental Impact Assessment of
Maqdoom SahibRA Ropeway project.
J&K Govt.
Successfully
completed
DBT, Govt. of
India
Successfully
completed
J&K
Government
Successfully
completed
Environmental Impact Assessment of Master
Plan of Phalgam Development Authority.
J&K
Government
Underway
6.
7.
8.
Research students supervised/supervising:
Ph. D
Name
Topic of research
Status
1. Syed Hilal Ahmad
Cadmium and Lead induced changes
in the growth and development of
certain economically important plants.
Awarded
2. Mohd. Aslam Dar
Studies on selection, growth
characteristics and propagation of
Pinus wallichiana A.B.Jackson
In Kashmir.
Awarded
3. Masood Majaz Ganaie
Use of standard molecular markers for
the study of intra-and interspecific
variations in Withania species in India.
Awarded
4. Irfan Rashid
Biology of some invasive species of
Asteraceae in Kashmir
Awarded
5. Abdul Rashid Dar
Studies on some endangered endemic angiosperms Awarded
of Kashmir Himalaya: Demography in relation to
their reproductive biology.
6. Manzoor A Shah
Arbuscular mycotrophy of some invasive species
of Kashmir Himalaya with particular reference to
phosphorus nutrition.
Awarded
7. Arshid Jehangir
Effect of deforestation on chemical characteristics Awarded
of soils in coniferous forests of Kashmir Himalaya.
8. Anzar A. Khuroo
Floristic diversity of Kashmir Himalayan
grasslands in relation to their functioning
Under
compilation
9. Aijaz Hassan Ganaie
Studies on reproductive biology of some species
of the genus Potamogeton L. in relation to their
habitat characteristics.
Under
compilation
10. Fozia Amin Wadoo
Genetic diversity and reproductive biology of
Anthemis cotula L. in relation to its invasiveness
In Kashmir, India.
Work in
progress
11. Nazima Rasool
Effect of some alien invasive plant species on
soil microbial structure and function.
Work in
Progress
1. Massod Majaz
Ganaie
Studies on structural and functional
aspects of a typical temperate grassland
of Kashmir Himalaya.
Awarded
2. Manzoor Ahmad Shah
Hydrological studies and nutrient
dynamics of Hokersar wetland of
Kashmir.
3. Ruveida Rasool Allaie
Ecological and reproductive strategies
of Anthemis cotula L. (Asteraceae)…..
An alien invasive species in Kashmir.
Awarded
Litter accumulation and decomposition
in a temperate grassland of Kashmir
Himalaya.
Awarded
Effect of pesticides on some
microbiological and biochemical aspects
in agricultural soils of Kashmir Himalaya.
Awarded
M. Phil
4. Sumira Tyub
6. Nazima Rasool
Awarded
7. Zahoor Ahmad Itoo
Diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with Submitted
Cedrus deodara in the Kashmir Himalaya, India.
7. Pervaiz Ahmad Dar
Plant invasions in relation to biotic homogenization Work
in the Kashmir Himalaya, India
in progress
8. Shazia Tabassum Khan
Role of riparian habitats in alien plant invasions
in the Kashmir Himalaya, India
Work in
progress
9. Burhan Ahad
Ecology of Azolla Lam. In freshwater ecosystems Work in
of Kashmir Valley and its application in wastewater progress
remediation.
10. Syed Mubashir Andrabi Alien plant invasion in relation to urbanization of
terrestrial landscapes in Kashmir Valley
Work in
progress
11. Waheeda Rehman
Work in
progress
Impact of plant invasion on species diversity
of some invaded communities in the Kashmir
Valley
Research collaborations
S. No.
1
Name and Institution of the
Collaborator
Professor Damase Khasa
Centre of Forest Biology and Environmental
Genomics, 2115, Pav. C.E. Marchand,
Université Laval, Quebec, Canada, G1V 0A6.
2
3
Professor R.M. Callaway
Division of Biological Sciences,
The University of Montana,
Missoula, Montana 59812 USA.
Professor Claude Levoie
Center of Research for Management and
Development, University Laval, Quebec,
Quebec GIK 7P4, Canada.
4
Mountain Invasion Research Network
USA/Switzerland
5
Prof. Katja Tielborger
Tubingen University, Germany
Dr. M. S. Reddy
6.
Department of Biotechnology and
Environmental Sciences, Thapar University,
Patiala, Punjab
Nature of collaboration
Impact assessment on soil
microbial diversity through
advanced molecular methods
Biogeographical studies on
Conyza canadensis vis-à-vis
evaluation of ‘novel weapons
hypothesis’
Wetland Invasions and
invasion corridor
reconstruction
Comparative study of
Verbascum thapsus & Lactuca
serriola
Biogeographical study on
Impatiens glandulifera
Ectomycorrhizal diversity in
relation to rehabilitation of
degraded forest ecosystems
7.
Prof. S.N. Raina
Department of Botany, Delhi University,
Delhi, India
Invasiveness in relation to
genetic diversity in A. cotula
through use of AFLP
molecular marker
Awards and Honours


Elected as Fellow of the National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi during 2009
Honoured with Best Teacher Award by the Chancellor of the Universities of Jammu
& Kashmir.
International journals for which acted as reviewer
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9.
Acta Oecologia
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
Tropical Ecology
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
International Journal of Plant Science
Food and Chemical Toxicology
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
African Journal of Agricultural Research
African Journal of Plant Science
Countries visited:
Canada
China
Saudi Arabia
International agencies of which research projects evaluated
1. Czech Science Foundation (GACR), Narodni
110 00, Prague 1.
2. National Research Foundation in South Africa
International Science Cooperation Grants, South Africa
Administrative responsibilities/extension and other activities
1. Assistant Coordinator, Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), University
of Kashmir, Srinagar.
2. Member, Boards of Under-graduate and Post-graduate studies in Botany and
Environmental Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
3. Member, Advisory Committee, Post-graduate course in Bioresources, University of
Kashmir, Srinagar.
4. Member, Core Group for formulation of State Water Policy.
5. Member, Academic Council, Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences,
Kashmir (2011).
6. Member of various university committees, such as Purchase, Transport, Grievance
Committees of the University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
7. Associate Editor, ‘Department of Botany: A Profile’. University of Kashmir,
Srinagar.
8. Executive Editor, Annual Report-2007-08, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
9. Organizing Secretary of the National Conference on ‘Biodiversity: Present Status and
Future Challenges, 12-14 March, 2009.
10. Attended the Academic council Meeting of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University,
Rajouri on 1st May, 2010.
11. Participated in the brainstorming session organised for formulation of
Biotech/Pharma Policy of the J&K State at Indian Institute of Integrative medicine,
Jammu on 4th June, 2010.
12. Attended 5th Meeting of the Task Force of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of
India on Biofertilizer Biotechnology on 29th July, 2010 at TERI, North Eastern
Regional Centre, Guwahati.