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About Me
Academic Qualifications:
PhD (Agricultural Extension) – Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
MSc (Hons.) Agricultural Extension – Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
BSc (Hons.) Agriculture Extension – PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
Professional Experience:
Dr. Imran Khalid is a distinguished educationist, researcher, and academic administrator currently serving as Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension Education at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. With a PhD in Agricultural Extension and an MBA in Project Management, he brings over a decade of experience in higher education, institutional development, and academic leadership. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to advancing agricultural education in Pakistan.
As Head of Department, Dr. Khalid provides academic and administrative leadership to strengthen teaching quality, research productivity, and community engagement. He has led curriculum reforms, enhanced quality assurance mechanisms, and fostered a culture of innovation and student-centered learning. His leadership focuses on aligning departmental goals with national agricultural priorities while preparing graduates to address emerging challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainable farming.
Dr. Khalid has extensive teaching and research experience, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in agricultural extension and rural development. He has supervised more than 100 BSc (Hons.) students and co-supervised MSc (Hons.) scholars, demonstrating a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of agricultural professionals. His research portfolio includes over 20 peer-reviewed publications in reputable national and international journals, with key focus areas including agricultural extension systems, cotton production, climate resilience, farmer awareness, and sustainable agriculture.
Beyond departmental leadership, Dr. Khalid has held several significant administrative positions within the university. He has served as Faculty Coordinator and Secretary of the Board of Faculties for the Faculty of Agriculture & Environment, contributing to academic governance, policy implementation, and institutional coordination. Additionally, he served as Additional Director of the Islamia School System (ISS), where he played a pivotal role in institutional planning, developing strategic frameworks, initiating new school branches, and supporting quality education at the school level. These roles reflect his strong capacity for organizational leadership and multi-level academic administration.
His professional excellence has been acknowledged through multiple honors, most notably the prestigious Shan-e-Bahawalpur Award conferred by the District Government for developing the innovative “Man Propelled Sprayer” for agriculture. He has also actively contributed to academic conferences, agri-business exhibitions, and outreach initiatives that strengthen university–industry linkages.
Dr. Khalid’s expertise extends to consultancy, where he advises large-scale farming initiatives on mechanization, climate-smart agriculture, and extension strategies to enhance productivity and resource efficiency. Through his leadership, scholarship, and service, he continues to play a pivotal role in promoting academic excellence and supporting the sustainable development of the agricultural sector.
Administrative Assignments:
National Contributions and Professional Development:
Dr. Imran Khalid Provided expert advisory (July 2024 to till date) and development services for the establishment and operational planning of a 5,000-acre agricultural farm in the Cholistan region under the Pantera Farm initiative. Responsibilities included strategic planning, extension education, resource management, and sustainable development practices.
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Research Publication
1. Hafiz Faizan Ahmad1 , Azhar Hussain*1-5 , Hafiz Tanvir Ahmad1 , Farheen Nazli2 , Imran Khalid3 , Marium Fiaz4 and Nazmi Mat Nawi. 2026. “Potential of integrating sulphur-oxidizing bacteria and sulphur-coated urea on growth and yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.).” Soil Environ 45. 10.25252/SE/2026/254153
2. Aleem Ashraf, Imran Khalid, Zahid Hassan. 2026. “RETHINKING AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: BUILDING COLLABORATIVE KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS.” International Journal of Agriculture Extension 247. 10.33687/ijae.013.03.5950
3. Muhammad Ahsan, Adnan Younis, Muhammad Raheel, Imran Khalid, Hafiz Tassawar Abbas, Waqas Ashraf, Adil Mihoub, Emanuele Radicetti, Muhammad Farhan Saeed, Sajjad Ali, Mohammad Valipour & Aftab Jamal. 2024. “Morpho-Physiological and Enzymatic Responses of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans L.) to Different Metal Hoarded Wastewaters.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01717-w
4. Ahsan, Muhammad and Younis, Adnan and Raheel, Muhammad and Khalid, Imran and Abbas, Hafiz Tassawar and Ashraf, Waqas and Mihoub, Adil and Radicetti, Emanuele and Saeed, Muhammad Farhan and Ali, Sajjad and Mohammad Valipour and Jamal, Aftab. 2024. “Morpho-Physiological and Enzymatic Responses of Zinnia (Zinnia elegans L.) to Different Metal Hoarded Wastewaters.” Springer Science and Business Media LLC 24. 10.1007/s42729-024-01717-w
5. Tayyaba Afzal; Roshaan Ahmed; Ikram Ul-haq; Muhammad Talha Ikram; Muneeb Anwer; Amber Javed; Laraib Zahid; Saima Naeem; Saima Jameel; Waqas Ahmed Khan et al. 2024. “Molecular Characterization of Collar Rot of Aloe vera caused by Fusarium phaseoli in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.” Plant and Environment 0. https://doi.org/10.54219/plantenviron.06.02.2025.308
6. Imran Khalid, Mariam Abbas Soharwardi, Erum Akmal, Muhammad Zeeshan, Naila Sarwar, Muhammad Zahid Khan. 2024. “Farmers' Awareness of Recommended Cotton Production Technologies in Punjab, Pakistan.” Research Journal for Social Affairs 2. https://doi.org/10.71317/RJSA.002.04.0029
7. Khalid, Imran and Soharwardi, Mariam Abbas and Akmal, Erum and Zeeshan, Muhammad and Sarwar, Naila and Khan, Muhammad Zahid. 2024. “Farmers’ Awareness of Recommended Cotton Production Technologies in Punjab.” Research Journals Online 2. 10.71317/RJSA.002.04.0029
8. Shumila Shahid, Abubakar Dar, Azhar Hussain, Imran Khalid, Muhammad Latif, Hafiz Tanvir Ahmad, Tariq Mehmood. Saud S. Aloud. 2024. “Enhancing cauliflower growth under cadmium stress: synergistic effects of Cd-tolerant Klebsiella strains and jasmonic acid foliar application.” Frontiers in Microbiology. 15. 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1444374
9. Mahiwhs Siraj, Shahid Ali, Syed A. Shah, Farhat U. Khan, Imran Khalid. 2023. “Effect of small hydropower projects on human development index in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.” International Journal of Agricultural Extension 10. 10.33687/ijae.010.02.4160
10. J.S. Xia , Mohamad Khaje Khabaz, Indrajit Patra, Imran Khalid, José Ricardo Nunez Alvarez, Alireza Rahmanian, S. Ali Eftekhari, Davood Toghraie. 2023. “Using feed-forward perceptron Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model to determine the rolling force, power and slip of the tandem cold rolling.” ISA transactions 132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isatra.2022.06.009
11. Imran Khalid , Farhat Ullah Khan, Muhammad Latif, Mahwish Siraj, Shumila Shahid. 2022. “Comparative Analysis Of Public And Private Efs Interaction With The Farmers In The Core Cotton Zone Of Punjab, Pakistan.” Webology 20. https://www.webology.org
12. Xuefang Hu, Amir Hossein Derakhshanfard, Indrajit Patra, Imran Khalid, Abduladheem Turki Jalil, Maria Jade Catalan Opulencia, Reza Balali Dehkordi, Davood Toghraie, Maboud Hekmatifar, Roozbeh Sabetvand. 2022. “The microchannel type effects on water-Fe3O4 nanofluid atomic behavior: Molecular dynamics approach.” Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104396
13. Mahwish, S., I. Hussain, S.K. khan, I. Khalid, M. Iqbal and F. Khan. 2022. “Assessment of Climate Change’s Economic Impacts on Wheat Farmers: A Ricardian Approach.” Webology 19. https://www.webology.org
14. Imran Khalid , Farhat Ullah Khan, Mahwish Siraj, Shumila Shahid, S. Ashraf. 2022. “Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Efs Competence in Core Cotton Zone.” Webology 19. https://www.webology.org
15. Mahwish Munawar, Shi-wei Xu, Wen Yu, Imran Khalid. 2022. “Determinants of food security and prospects of crop diversification in rural regions of Punjab, Pakistan.” International Journal of Agricultural Extension 9. 10.33687/ijae.009.03.3630
16. Hammad Anwar, Xiukang Wang, Azhar Hussain, Muhammad Rafay, Maqshoof Ahmad, Muhammad Latif, Muhammad Usman Jamshaid, Imran Khalid, Abubakar Dar, Adnan Mustafa. 2021. “Comparative Effects of Bio-Wastes in Combination with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Productivity of Okra.” Agronomy 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11102065
17. Imran Khalid, Farhat Ullah Khan, Sher Muhammad. 2021. “Participation of cotton growers in extension activities rendered by the public and private sector extension in Punjab, Pakistan.” Fresenius environmental bulletin 30. Imran Khalid
18. Muhammad Zeeshan Mansha, Hafiz Muhammad Aatif, Muhammad Ijaz, Amer Habib, Muhammad Zeeshan Mansoor, Kamran Ikram, Hafiz Tassawar Abbas, Imran Khalid. 2021. “IMPACT OF VARIOUS FUNGICIDES AGAINST BLACK SPOT SEVERITY AND INCIDENCE CAUSED BY Diplocarpon rosae.” Fresenius environmental bulletin 30. https://www.researchgate.net
19. Raza, H.A., R.M. Amir, A. Saghir, R. Perveen, Imran Khalid, A. Saeed, S. Abru, M. Boye and S. Ashraf. 2021. “Farmer’s perspective on sugarcane diseases and their management in district rahim yar khan. Pakistan.” Journal of Phytopathology 33. Imran Khalid
20. Hassan, G., I. Ashraf, N.U. Hassan, M. Ali, Imran Khalid, E. Ashraf, H. Raza, R.T. Husnain and S. Asghar. 2021. “INFORMATION DEFICIENCY AMONG FARMERS REGARDING VEGETABLE PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN PERI-URBAN AREAS OF THE PUNJAB-PAKISTAN.” International Journal of Agricultural Extension 9. 10.33687/ijae.009.01.3494
21. Imran Khalid, Farhat Ullah Khan, Sher Muhammad. 2021. “Determinants of awareness regarding recommended production technology of the cotton among farmers: a logistic regression.” Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 30. https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20220463389
22. Muhammad Fakhar-U-Zaman Akhtar, Azhar Hussain, Furqan Ahmad, Muhammad Ali Kharal, Imran Khalid, Muhammad Latif, Muhammad Usman Jamshaid. 2017. “Screening of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Genotypes Against Salinity Stress.” Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences 11. https://www.researchgate.net/
23. Akhtar, M.F.Z., M.M. Anjum, A. Hussain, Imran Khalid, M. Latif and Z. Iqbal. 2016. “Impact of integrated use of inorganic phosphorus and farm yard manure for improving growth of maize (Zea mays L.) under desert climate of Bahawalpur. Pakistan.” Transylvanian Review 0. Imran Khalid
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
