Shah Alam Khan
Peshawar
Summary
Strategic Chief Editor with expertise in academic governance and curriculum development. Chairs the academic board, ensuring adherence to standards and effective budget management. Recruits and trains educators, fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Engages with industry partners to secure funding and advance research initiatives, while promoting interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance institutional reputation and student success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Editor
Journal of Weed Science Research (JWSR)
03.2025 - Current
Professor
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
05.2012 - Current
Dean FCPS
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
11.2024 - 11.2027
- Led strategic planning and implementation of academic programs to enhance the institution's reputation.
- Chaired academic board, facilitating discussions and decisions that shaped curriculum development and upheld academic standards.
- Coordinated accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with national and international academic standards.
- Reviewed and updated academic policies and procedures, maintaining transparency and accountability in academic governance.
- Promoted an inclusive campus culture that values diversity and equity among students, faculty, and staff.
- Recruited and trained top-quality educators and support staff to maximise programme success.
- Collaborated with industry partners to develop research initiatives and secure funding for academic projects.
- Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, enhancing university's relationships with local and regional stakeholders.
- Initiated partnerships with international universities, expanding global study opportunities for students.
- Organised international academic conferences and symposia, showcasing the university's leadership in key research areas.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaborations among departments, encouraging innovative approaches to research and teaching.
- Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance teaching methodologies and student learning experiences.
- Delivered trusted leadership and guidance to 40 staff members and 350 students.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilisation, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Strategised and implemented methods for streamlining processes, controlling costs and modernising operations.
- Boosted registrations [Number]% by improving promotional, outreach and parent engagement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Represented institution at external events to raise school's profile in the wider community.
- Represented the university at higher education forums and policy discussions, advocating for the institution's interests and values.
- Improved individual departments by reorganising class loads, upgrading department status from Y-category to X-category, and modernising equipment.
Head of the Department/ Chairman
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance academic excellence and elevate parent satisfaction.
- Managed department budget, monitoring expenditure to ensure financial efficiency.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Determined performance goals for departmental employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching milestones.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on departmental performance, presenting actionable insights to senior management.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to communicate objectives, gather feedback, and discuss improvements.
- Collaborated with other managers to plan and direct organisational tasks.
- Managed personnel hiring, reviewing CVs, conducting interviews and selecting top-qualified candidates.
- Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Prepared statements detailing operational detail and key performance indicators.
Director (Quality Assurance)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
11.2018 - 11.2019
Sub Editor (Sarhad journal)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Peshawar
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Reviewed manuscripts on insect-plant interactions to assess research quality and relevance for publication
- Plant defence mechanisms against biotic stresses
- Implemented integrated pest management techniques to enhance agricultural productivity.
- Applied chemical control methods for managing insect pest populations, ensuring crop health and yield of insect pests in major crops.
Associate Professor
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
10.2009 - 05.2012
Research Associate
Kansa State University Manhattan
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Coordinated with senior researchers to design research methodologies, ensuring adherence to project objectives.
- Designed and implemented research studies, including the development of surveys and experiments.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, enhancing the depth of studies.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support research objectives and methodologies.
- Coordinated supporting research findings from external researchers and laboratories, improving outcome validity and growing project impact.
- Maintained meticulous records of research activities, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
- Coordinated the procurement of research materials, streamlining the research process.
- Provided technical support for experimental setups, enhancing the efficiency of research activities.
- Compiled and presented research findings at academic conferences, increasing the visibility of research efforts.
- Participated in academic conferences to expand knowledge of emerging research topics and showcase findings.
- Designed presentations summarising research findings.
- Organised workshops and seminars, disseminating research knowledge to broader academic communities.
- Organised research seminars, creating platforms for knowledge exchange among researchers.
- Mentored junior research assistants, fostering a supportive and productive research environment.
- Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses, disseminating knowledge and inspiring future researchers.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant applications, securing funding for future research initiatives.
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Economic Entomology USA contributing to the body of knowledge in the field.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, enhancing professional network.
Post Doctoral fellow
Kansa State University Manhattan
10.2009 - 07.2010
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the body of knowledge in the field.
- Presented research findings at international conferences, elevating the visibility and reputation of the research group within the scientific community.
- Reviewed manuscripts for esteemed scientific journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the field.
- Coordinated with senior researchers to design research methodologies, ensuring adherence to project objectives.
- Reviewed academic literature to identify research gaps, guiding the direction of future studies.
- Established collaborations with international research institutions to expand research scope and foster cross-institutional knowledge exchange.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across the university, fostering innovative approaches to complex research questions.
- Supervised postgraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and academic writing for successful thesis submission.
- Mentored junior research assistants, fostering a supportive and productive research environment.
- Coordinated laboratory experiments to test theoretical concepts, ensuring safety and adherence to experimental protocols.
- Provided technical support for experimental setups, enhancing the efficiency of research activities.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant applications, securing funding for future research initiatives.
Assistant Professor
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
01.2005 - 10.2009
Visiting Scientist
Kansa State University Manhattan
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with academic colleagues to develop new courses, incorporate curriculum changes and develop research activities.
- Prepared and adapted teaching materials including handouts, booklets and assessment papers to foster and support learning progress.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development, attending workshops and conferences to stay abreast of pedagogical advancements.
- Participated in faculty meetings, contributing to policy development and strategic planning for the department.
Assistant Coordinator
International Project “Experience America AMG-KSU”
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Secured financial support from USAID-AED, which expanded programme reach and impact., Kansas State University Manhattan-USA
- Managed smooth operations and communicated timely updates to coordinate administrative activities.
- Coordinated project timelines, delegating tasks to team members to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Facilitated effective day-to-day communications, fostering trust and collaboration within the unit.
- Trained new staff on internal procedures and software, enhancing team capability and efficiency.
- Scheduled and distributed work to other staff members to enhance productivity and avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Monitored email correspondence, prioritising urgent messages to maintain effective communication channels.
- Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Secured financial support from USAID-AED, expanding programme reach and impact.
Lecturer
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
07.1996 - 12.2004
- Designed and taught lectures aligned with curriculum requirements and assessment objectives.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to boost student engagement and comprehension.
- Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
- Assessed assignments and examinations, providing feedback to improve student learning outcomes.
- Administered examinations, graded papers and assigned fair, accurate grades based on results.
Education
Ph.D - Field of Ph.D/ Thesis Title Studies on the Aphids Distribution Pattern and Their Natural Enemies in Wheat and Maize Crop
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa12-2004
MS/ M.Phil - M.Sc. (Plant Protection)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa12-1995
Bachelors - B.Sc. (Hons Agriculture)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa12-1993
Intermediate - F.Sc
Govt. College Bannu
Bannu12-1988
Matriculation - SSc
Govt High School Domel Bannu
Bannu12-1986
Skills
- Peer Review Management
- Quality Assurance
- Research Integrity and Ethics
- Financial oversight
- Academic and Strategic Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Representation and Metrics
- Scientific integrity
Custom
- Visiting Scientist, Department of Entomology Kansas State University Manhattan USA, 2008-02-28, 2009-07-15, 16 months, 17 days
- Post Doctoral fellow, Department of Entomology Kansas State University Manhattan USA, 2009-10-26, 2010-07-15, 9 months, 20 days
- Research Associate, Department of Entomology Kansas State University Manhattan USA, 2011-06-24, 2011-11-24, 5 months
Timeline
Chief Editor
Journal of Weed Science Research (JWSR)
03.2025 - Current
Dean FCPS
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
11.2024 - 11.2027
Head of the Department/ Chairman
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
06.2020 - 06.2023
Director (Quality Assurance)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
11.2018 - 11.2019
Sub Editor (Sarhad journal)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
05.2016 - 05.2019
Professor
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
05.2012 - Current
Research Associate
Kansa State University Manhattan
06.2011 - 11.2011
Associate Professor
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
10.2009 - 05.2012
Post Doctoral fellow
Kansa State University Manhattan
10.2009 - 07.2010
Assistant Coordinator
International Project “Experience America AMG-KSU”
01.2009 - 03.2009
Visiting Scientist
Kansa State University Manhattan
02.2008 - 07.2009
Assistant Professor
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
01.2005 - 10.2009
Lecturer
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
07.1996 - 12.2004
Ph.D - Field of Ph.D/ Thesis Title Studies on the Aphids Distribution Pattern and Their Natural Enemies in Wheat and Maize Crop
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
MS/ M.Phil - M.Sc. (Plant Protection)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Bachelors - B.Sc. (Hons Agriculture)
The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Intermediate - F.Sc
Govt. College Bannu
Matriculation - SSc
Govt High School Domel Bannu