PROF. DR. ISHTIAQ A. RAJWANA

Vice Chancellor

Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan

Ph.D, Horticulture and Postharvest, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

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Areas of Expertise:

Development, ripening and postharvest physiology of Horticultural commodities, Pre and Postharvest factors influencing shelf-life and quality of fruits, Treatment applications (plant nutrients, plant growth regulators, anti-ripening/shelflife enhancing chemicals etc.); Harvest and handling protocols, Cold/CA storage, MA packaging, fresh produce quality assessment and sensory evaluation.

Research Focus

Production technology, quality improvement, germplasm conservation, varietal development and postharvest biology and technology of fruits

Teaching & Research Experience (23 years):

• Professor (Horticulture), MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan (2015 - date)
• Professor (Horticulture), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2014-2015)
• Associate Professor, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Sub Campus Dera Ghazi Khan (2012-2014)
• Assistant Professor, Dept. of Horticulture Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan(2011-2012)
• Lecturer, University college of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan(2000-2011)

Administrative Experience (07 years):

• Vice Chancellor, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan (2024)
• Pro-Vice Chancellor, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan (2023- date)
• Chairperson, National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC), Islamabad (2019-2023)
• Pro-Vice Chancellor, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan(2017-2020)
• Chairman, Horticulture, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan(2015-2020)
• Dean Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, MNS-UA, Multan(2016-2017)
• Campus Director, (MNSUA, Multan)(2015-2015)
• Principal/Project Director, UAF Sub campus Burewala-Vehari (2014-2015)
• Campus Director, BZU DG Khan Campus (2012-2014)
• Deputy Director Estate Management (Arboriculture)(2011-2012)

Training Programs Completed

• Tropical Fruit Production and Processing Techniques in Developing Countries Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, China(2023)
• 2017 Postharvest Technology Short Course” UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), USA.(2017)
• Training course on PhD Students’ Supervision, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Regional Office Lahore(2017)                                                      
• Kisan Convention/Training Workshop, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad sub-Campus, Burewala, Vehari(2016)
• USAID National Grant Writing Workshop and one day training of QEC at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2016)
• Capacity building for improving the value chain system of Horticultural crops by USDA/University of Idaho/UAF at Vehari and Dera Ghazi Khan(2013)
• Sustainable Management of Insects Pests of Fruits with Special reference to Citrus through Modern Protection and Postharvest Losses Reduction Techniques by Department of Entomology, UAF(2010)
• Improved Mango Husbandry/High Density Plantation” at Agricultural Training Institute, Sakrand Sindh(2010)
• Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruits and Vegetables at Institute of Horticultural Sciences, UAF(2009)
• Mango Export Coaching Program at Ramada Hotel Multan(2009)
• The Safety Measures in the Use of Radiation in Agriculture and Biology by Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology, Faisalabad under PAEC(2006)                                                                                                                         

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

• Member of Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA), Multan(2015-2018)
• Member Punjab Mango R&D Board(2017-date)
• Country member of International Society of Horticultural Sciences(2015-2017)
• Member of International Society of Horticultural Sciences(2006-2012)

International Events Organized as Principal Organizer:

• 7^th International Horticulture Conference 2023 (IHC 2023) 
• “International Conference on Date Palm and Pomegranate” (2022)
• International Webinar “Recent Advances in Citrus Fruit Quality Improvement and Future Prospects” (2020)
• 4^th Annual Mango Festival(2019)
• “Climate Smart Agriculture: The Way of Farming for 21st Century”(2018)
• Sino-Pak International Horticultural Conference(2018)
• Sino-Pak International Conference on Innovations in Cotton Breeding & Biotechnology(2017) 
• Cotton Seminar”(2017) 
• International Seminar “Strawberry Industry in Pakistan and California USA”(2017) 
• Mango Festival entitled Diversity, Conservation and Opportunities in Mango Sector(2016)
• Cotton Seminar(2016)
• 1st First International Conference on Mango and Date Palm(2005)

Research Projects Conduced:

• 09 Completed
• 02 in progress

Students Supervised

• D: 02 Completed 03 in progress
• MS: 16 completed 03 in progress

Research Publications:

• Research papers: 54
• Book Chapter published: 01
• Abstracts: 99                                  

Oral Presentations in International conferences:

China:                                      04

USA:                                         01

South Korea:                           01

Pakistan:                                 >10