Ahmad Mahmood

Assistant Professor
School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences
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Dr. Ahmad Mahmood is working as Assistant Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences. Dr. Ahmad Mahmood has a PhD in Environmental Sciences . Dr. Ahmad Mahmood has published 35 research articles & conference papers having a citation count of 28 , carried out 2 projects and filed 0 intellectual property.

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2

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Amount Granted

6.0 M

Publications

35

Citations

28

Intellectual Property

0
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Education

PhD Environmental Sciences 2017- 2020
Yamanashi University , Japan
MSc Soil Science 2014- 2016
Ankara University , Turkey
BS Agriculture 2008- 2012
Arid Agriculture University , Pakistan

Experience

Assistant Professor 2025- Present
School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences , NUST
Assistant Professor 2021- 2025
MNS-University of Agriculture , MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan ,
Research and Teaching Assistant 2017- 2020
University of Yamanashi , University of Yamanashi, Kofu, Japan ,
Research Intern 2015- 2016
Helmholtz Zentrum Munich , Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, Germany ,

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Industrial Projects
2
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6.0M
Total Funding (PKR)
From Global Norms to Local Action: Mainstreaming Climate Justice in Pakistan’s Human Rights Frameworks 2026
Ahmad Mahmood
Salma Sherbaz
Project Status: Approved_inprocess Rs: 5.2 M Approval Date: 2026-03-26 Completion Date: N/A
Funding Agency: HEC
Development of a Biodegradation Inoculum for Rice Straw Management to Mitigate Smog in Pakistan 2025
Ahmad Mahmood
Muhammad Arshad
Project Status: Approved_inprocess Rs: 0.8 M Approval Date: 2025-12-29 Completion Date: N/A
Funding Agency: RIC
16
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Conference Proceedings
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Books
14
Book Chapters
5
Editorial Activities
Plant growth-promoting endophytic bacteria enhance cucumber growth and yield in a two-year field trial 2026
Ahmad Mahmood
WA
Waleed Asghar (Oklahoma State University)
YU
Yuta Kobayashi (University of Yamanashi)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume 42, Article Number 360
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: 2
SDG 2 SDG 12 SDG 15
Efficient Utilization of Organic Wastes Effluent for Nitrogen Mineralization and Plant Growth Promotion in Mono-Cropping Soil of China 2022
WA
Waleed Asghar (University of Yamanashi)
Ahmad Mahmood
FA
Farhan Iftikhar (Beijing Normal University)
BU
Bushra Ahmad (Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University)
RE
Rehmat Ullah (Soil and Water Testing Laboratory)
AB
Abdul Latif (Barani Agricultural Research Institute)
MU
Muhammad Arsalan (Barani Agricultural Research Institute)
MA
Maleeha Khan (Barani Agricultural Research Institute)
RI
Rizwan Latif (Soil and Water Testing Laboratory)
MU
Muhammad Ehsan (Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Chakwal)
Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume:38, Issue:3, Pages 968-975
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 1 Quartile: N/A
SDG 12
Response of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to combined application of organic compost along with plant growth promoting Aspergillus fungi 2023
WA
Waleed Asghar (University of Yamanashi)
NA
Naveed Asghar (Gomal University)
FA
Farhan Iftikhar (Beijing Forestry University)
Ahmad Mahmood
AB
Abdul Latif (Barani Agricultural Research Institute)
JA
Javed Nawab (Kohat University of Science and Technology)
MU
Muhammad Imran (Ghazi University)
MA
Madeeha Khan (Barani Agricultural Research Institute)
MU
Muhammad Arsalan (Barani Agricultural Research Institute)
MU
Muhammad Ehsan (Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Chakwal)
RE
Rehmat Ullah (Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Chakwal)
MU
Muhammad Bilal (Soil and Water Testing Laboratory)
Journal: Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences, Volume 4(2), Pages 545-552
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
SDG 12
Phosphorus Biofertilizer as Efficient Fertilizer for Improving Nutrient Uptakes and Corn Yield 2024
WA
Wazir Ahmed (MNS University of Agriculture)
AY
Ayesha Zahid (MNS University of Agriculture)
Ahmad Mahmood
AB
Abdul Ghaffar (MNS University of Agriculture)
SU
Sumreen Siddiq (Ayub Agricultural Research Institute)
RA
Rao Muhammad Ikram (MNS University of Agriculture)
AT
Atif Kamran (University of the Punjab)
AI
Aiman Salah ud Din (Ocean University of China)
TA
Tahira Shah Jahan (MNS University of Agriculture)
Journal: Agricultural Sciences Journal, Volume 6(2), Pages 84-90
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
SDG 15
Calcium Carbide Induced Ethylene Regulates Seed Dormancy and Post-Germination Growth of Sweet Pepper 2024
WA
Wazir Ahmed (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Naeem Akhtar (Pesticide Quality Control Lab Multan)
MU
Muhammad Waseem Akhtar (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)
MU
Muhammad Nauman Hanif (MNS University of Agriculture)
AI
Aiman Salah ud Din (Ocean University of China)
Ahmad Mahmood
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume:37, Issue:3, Page:223-231
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
SDG 12
Physicochemical profiling and health risk evaluation of effluents from textile industries: insights from Faisalabad, Pakistan 2025
Ahmad Mahmood
HI
Hina Sattar (GC University Faisalabad)
MU
Muhammad Anwar ul Haq (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)
HU
Humera Aziz (GC University Faisalabad)
UM
Umair Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Rizwan (GC University Faisalabad)
MU
Munaza Naseem (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)
MO
Mona S Alwahibi (King Saud University)
MO
Mohamed S. Elshikh (King Saud University)
MU
Muhammad Qasim (Huazhong Agricultural University)
RA
Rashid Iqbal (Islamia University of Bahawalpur)
Journal: Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, Volume:17, Issue:1, Pages 165-176
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: 4
SDG 6 SDG 11
Optimization of the composting process from rice straw for agricultural and environmental sustainability
TE
Tehmina Bibi (MNS University of Agriculture)
TA
Tanveer Ul-Haq (MNS University of Agriculture)
SH
Shakeel Ahmad (MNS University of Agriculture)
Ahmad Mahmood
UM
Umair Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
JA
Javed Iqbal (MNS University of Agriculture)
Journal: Plant and Environment, Volume 5(02), Pages 75-89
Impact Factor: N/A Citations: 0 Quartile: N/A
SDG 13 SDG 15
Changes in endophytic bacterial communities during different growth stages of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) 2019
Ahmad Mahmood
KA
Kazuhiro Takagi (Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences)
KO
Koji Ito (Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume: 35, Article Number:104
Impact Factor: 2.477 Citations: 0 Quartile: 3
SDG 11
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) degradation by Streptomyces sp. isolated from DDT contaminated soil 2021
Ahmad Mahmood
KO
Koji Ito (Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
KA
Kazuhiro Takagi (Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences)
Journal: Bioremediation Journal, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages:148-158
Impact Factor: 2.140 Citations: 0 Quartile: 4
SDG 15
Combined simulation on pesticides fate, toxicities and ecological risk in rice paddies for Sustainable Development Goals achievements 2024
Ahmad Mahmood
JI
Jie Zhang (Chongqing University)
YI
Ying Shao (Chongqing University)
PA
Paweł Jarosiewicz (Polish Academy of Sciences)
GU
Guido Gonsior (GG BioTech Design GmbH)
SA
Sara P. Cuellar-Bermudez (GG BioTech Design GbmH)
ZH
Zhongli Chen (Chongqing University)
FE
Felix Stibany (RWTH Aachen University)
AN
Andreas Schäffer (RWTH Aachen University)
Journal: Science of the Total Environment, Volume: 951, Article Number: 175552
Impact Factor: 8.0 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 12 SDG 15
Non-target Impact of Dinotefuran and Azoxystrobin on Soil Bacterial Community and Nitrification 2021
Ahmad Mahmood
TA
Taku Yamaguchi (University of Yamanashi)
TA
Takahide Ito (University of Yamanashi)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Volume: 106, Pages:996-1002,
Impact Factor: 2.807 Citations: 0 Quartile: 3
SDG 12 SDG 15
Agricultural utilization of unused resources: Liquid food waste material as a new source of plant growth-promoting microbes 2020
WA
Waleed Asghar (University of Yamanashi)
SH
Shiho Kondo (University of Yamanashi)
RI
Riho Iguchi (University of Yamanashi)
Ahmad Mahmood
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: Agronomy, Volume: 10, Issue: 7, Article Number: 954
Impact Factor: 3.949 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 12 SDG 15
Isolation of a Novel Endophytic Bacillus Strain Capable of Transforming Pentachlorophenol and Structure Determination of Pentachlorophenol Phosphate Using Single-Crystal X-ray Diffraction 2022
KO
Koji Ito (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
SH
Shunki Katayama (Okayama University)
HI
Hiromasa Kiyota (Okayama University)
Ahmad Mahmood
TA
Takashi Kikuchi (Rigaku Corporation)
TA
Takashi Sato (Rigaku Corporation)
FU
Futa Sakakibara (Sigma-Aldrich Japan)
KA
Kazuhiro Takagi (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization)
Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Volume:70, Issue: 3, Pages:770-776
Impact Factor: 6.1 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 12 SDG 15
Multifunctional food waste fertilizer having the capability of Fusarium-growth inhibition and phosphate solubility: A new horizon of food waste recycle using microorganisms 2019
Ahmad Mahmood
RI
Riho Iguchi (University of Yamanashi)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: Waste Management, Volume: 94, Pages: 77-84
Impact Factor: 5.448 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 15
Metabolite profiling reveals a complex response of plants to application of plant growth-promoting endophytic bacteria 2020
Ahmad Mahmood
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: Microbiological Research, Volume: 234, Article Number: 126421
Impact Factor: 5.415 Citations: 0 Quartile: 1
SDG 12
High salt tolerant plant growth promoting rhizobacteria from the common ice-plant Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L 2019
Ahmad Mahmood
RI
Rio Amaya (University of Yamanashi)
OĞ
Oğuz Can Turgay (Ankara University)
AH
Ahmet Emre Yaprak (Ankara University)
TA
Takeshi Taniguchi (University of Yamanashi)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Journal: Rhizosphere, Volume: 9, Pages:10-17
Impact Factor: 2.099 Citations: 0 Quartile: 2
SDG 12
Medicinal Plants: Microbial Interactions, Molecular Techniques and Therapeutic Trends 2023
Ahmad Mahmood
HA
Hafiz Shahzad Ahmad (MNS University of Agriculture)
WA
Waleed Asghar (Oklahoma State University)
TA
Tanveer ul Haq (MNS University of Agriculture)
AL
Ali Hamed (MNS University of Agriculture)
ZU
Zulqarnain Khan (MNS University of Agriculture)
OG
Oguz Can turgay (Ankara University)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Book: Medicinal Plants: Microbial Interactions, Molecular Techniques and Therapeutic Trends (Chapter 5, Pages 82-91)
Citations: N/A
SDG 12
Halophytic microbiome in ameliorating the stress 2019
Ahmad Mahmood
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
OĞ
Oğuz Can Turgay (Ankara University)
AH
Ahmet Emre Yaprak (Ankara University)
Book: Ecophysiology, Abiotic Stress Responses and Utilization of Halophytes (1st Edition. Chapter 8, Pages 171-198)
Citations: N/A
SDG 12
Potential of biopriming in enhancing crop productivity and stress tolerance 2018
Ahmad Mahmood
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Book: Advances in Seed Priming (1st Edition, Chapter 9, Pages 127-145)
Citations: N/A
SDG 12
The importance of detecting pollutants to sustainability 2024
Ahmad Mahmood
UM
Umair Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Usman Jamshaid (MNS University of Agriculture)
TA
Tanveer ul Haq (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muazzama Batool (MNS University of Agriculture)
AL
Ali Hamed (MNS University of Agriculture)
WA
Waleed Asghar (Oklahoma State University)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
OG
Oguz Can Turgay (Ankara University)
AY
Ayten Namli (Ankara University)
ZH
Zhongli Chen (Chongqing University)
Book: Nanotechnology-Based Sensors for Detection of Environmental Pollution (Chapter 5, Pages 73-93)
Citations: N/A
SDG 6 SDG 15
Application of Endophytes Through Seed Priming
Ahmad Mahmood
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Book: Priming and Pretreatment of Seeds and Seedlings (1st Edition, Chapter 25, Pages 509-521)
Citations: N/A
SDG 12 SDG 15
Use of Synthetic Ecology Approach in Exploring Plant-Microbial Interactions Under Habitat-Imposed Stresses 2022
Ahmad Mahmood
HA
Hande Bardak (Ankara University)
DU
Duygu Bozdoğan (Ankara University)
TA
Taku Yamaguchi (University of Yamanashi)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
OĞ
Oğuz Can Turgay (Ankara University)
AL
Ali Hamed (University of Agriculture Faisalabad)
Book: Plant Stress Mitigators: Action and Application (1st Edition, Chapter 19, Pages 387-417)
Citations: N/A
SDG 15
Integrated OMIC approaches for bioenergy crops 2023
Ahmad Mahmood
MU
Muhammad Imran (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Usman Jamshaid (MNS University of Agriculture)
UM
Umair Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Arif (MNS University of Agriculture)
WA
Wazir Ahmed (MNS University of Agriculture)
TA
Tanveer ul Haq (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Asif Shahzad (MNS University of Agriculture)
AB
Abd ur Rehman (MNS University of Agriculture)
AL
Ali Hamed (MNS University of Agriculture)
HA
Hasan Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Arslan Khan (MNS University of Agriculture)
Book: Biotechnology and Omics Approaches for Bioenergy Crops (Chapter 4, Pages 77-84)
Citations: N/A
SDG 15
Nanoparticles and Plant-Soil Interactions 2026
WA
Waleed Asghar (Oklahoma State University)
ME
Mehran Yasir (Oklahoma State University)
KE
Kelly D. Craven (Oklahoma State University)
Ahmad Mahmood
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
TA
Tareq Bin Salam
Book: Soil Nanotechnology (1st Edition, Chapter 7, Pages 104-114)
Citations: N/A
SDG 15
Role of endophytes in the regulation of metabolome in bioenergy crops 2023
MU
Muhammad Zain Ul Abdin (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Sohail (MNS University of Agriculture)
HA
Hasan Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
SO
Sohaib Shahid (Bulleh Shah Packaging Lahore)
MU
Muhammad Yasir Khurshid (Engro Fertilizers Multan)
Ahmad Mahmood
MU
Muhammad Imran (MNS University of Agriculture)
AL
Ali Hamed (MNS University of Agriculture)
Book: Biotechnology and Omics Approaches for Bioenergy Crops (Chapter 9, Pages 183-201)
Citations: N/A
SDG 15
Rhizosphere Interactions in Relation to Resilience of Agroforestry System 2025
WA
Waleed Asghar (Oklahoma State University)
KE
Kelly D. Craven (Oklahoma State University)
NA
Naveed Asghar (Gomal University)
NA
Navdeep Kaur Saasan (Oklahoma State University)
RY
Ryota Kataoka (University of Yamanashi)
Ahmad Mahmood
IB
Ibrahim Ikhlas (Gomal University)
Book: Ecologically Mediated Development-Sustainable Development and Biodiversity (Chapter 20, Pages 445–457)
Citations: N/A
SDG 13 SDG 15
Biofortification in Vegetables: Enhancing Nutritional Value for Improved Human Health 2025
WA
Waseem Hassan (MNS University of Agriculture)
SU
Sundas Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Asif Shehzad (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Nawaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
Ahmad Mahmood
UM
Umair Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
SH
Shakeel Ahmad (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Imran (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muqarrab Ali (MNS University of Agriculture)
AD
Adnan Noor Shah (Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology)
Book: Crop Biofortification: Biotechnological Approaches for Achieving Nutritional Security Under Changing Climate (Chapter 16, Pages 243-262)
Citations: N/A
SDG 2 SDG 3
The Impact of Drought Stress on Plant Disease Dynamics 2025
NA
Najma Majeed (MNS University of Agriculture)
AH
Ahmad Iqbal (MNS University of Agriculture)
SA
Sajeela Sehar (MNS University of Agriculture)
ME
Mehwish Sanaullah (MNS University of Agriculture)
MI
Minahil Athar (MNS University of Agriculture)
AY
Ayesha Ali (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Imran (MNS University of Agriculture)
Ahmad Mahmood
Book: Drought Stress: Review and Recommendations (Chapter 6, Pages 159-197)
Citations: 4
SDG 2 SDG 12
Role of Biochar in Sustainable Agriculture 2025
MA
Maha Saleem (MNS University of Agriculture)
HA
Hamna Iftikhar (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Adeel Akram (MNS University of Agriculture)
NE
Neha Naqi (MNS University of Agriculture)
SH
Shahzadi Bibi (MNS University of Agriculture)
AL
Aliza Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
HA
Hasham Fatima (MNS University of Agriculture)
AM
Amna Nadeem (MNS University of Agriculture)
LA
Laiba Tasawwar (MNS University of Agriculture)
ME
Mehak Gul (MNS University of Agriculture)
UM
Umair Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
WA
Waseem Hassan (MNS University of Agriculture)
Ahmad Mahmood
Book: Biochar Revolution (Chapter 11, Pages 177–188)
Citations: N/A
SDG 2 SDG 13 SDG 15
Amelioration of Climate Change Impacts in Mango 2025
UB
Ubaid Ur Rehman (MNS University of Agriculture)
MO
Moazzam Riaz (MNS University of Agriculture)
DI
Diyan Rashid (MNS University of Agriculture)
QU
Qurat Ul Ain (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Akash Athar (MNS University of Agriculture)
SY
Syed Shahzaib (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Muhammad Umair (MNS University of Agriculture)
NA
Najma Majeed (MNS University of Agriculture)
MU
Mukhtar Ahmed (PMAS Arid Agriculture University)
SH
Shakeel Ahmad (Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU))
MU
Muhammad Yousaf Raza (PMAS-Arid Agriculture University)
Ahmad Mahmood
Book: Climate Change and Mango Production Potential Adaptation and Mitigation Options (1st Edition, Chapter 8, Pages 155-173)
Citations: N/A
SDG 12 SDG 13
N/A 2025
Edited Journal Issue / Proceeding / Book
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Environmental Sciences Europe 2025
Reviewed Papers for Journals
Impact Factor: 5
N/A 2025
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N/A 2025
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Land Degradation & Development 2025
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Green Hands & Listening Eyes 2025
Ahmad Mahmood
Syeda Irsa Mazhar Kazmi
Submission Date: 03-Jul-2025 Completion Date: 18-Jul-2025
Partner: Dr. Zunaira Saqib
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