Dr. Ali Raza Siddiqui completed PhD in Soil Science from Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Sargodha, Pakistan. He has been visiting PhD Scholar in Soil and Water Sciences Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, USA. His research work is in field of soil science with focus on soil biology and soil & environmental sciences for sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. Moreover, he authored over 33 publications including research papers, review papers, book chapters, conference papers, etc. He presented his research work at various forums nationally and internationally specifically in United State at 17th Annual Soil and Water Sciences Forum (2016) conducted by Department of Soil and Water Sciences, University of Florida & Southeast Region of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Meeting (2016) conducted by Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and College of Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida. He participated in various conferences/ seminars nationally and internationally. He contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for journals. He is certified in numerous courses specifically by CABI in Sustainable Soil Management Practices Practitioner. He is expert in cricket turf pitches and cricket turf outfield development and management. He is member of scientific and professional societies including life member of Soil Science Society of Pakistan.

2021  PhD in Soil Science, University Of Sargodha Sargodha, Pakistan
2016  PhD in Soil Science (Visiting Scholar), University Of Florida Gainesville, United State
2008  MS/MPhil in Agriculture/ Soil Science, University Of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
2006  BA/BSc(Hons) in Agriculture/ Soil Science, University Of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Certified Technical Trainings:
 “Sustainable Soil Management Practices Practitioner Certificate” by CABI, UK (2025)
 “Sustainable Soil Management Practices Foundation Certificate” by CABI, UK (2025)
 “Post-Harvest Management and Storage of Potato Crop” by Horticultural Society, Government College University Lahore (2024)
 “Leaf Area Index: Theory, Methods, and Application” by Meter Group, USA (2024)
 “National Faculty Development Program” by National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan (2024)
 “4R Essentials- A short course in 4R Nutrient Stewardship” by Fertilizer Canada, Canada (2023)
 “The Use of Soil Survey Techniques” by Soil Survey of Punjab, Lahore (2023)
 “How to interpret Soil Moisture” by Meter Group, USA (2023)
 “Basic Data Analysis through “R” Software” by Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Karachi (2023)
 “EndNote and Research Data Management” by Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Karachi (2023)
 “Management Skills of Researchers” by Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Karachi (2022)
 “Research Ethics” by Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Karachi (2022)
 “5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) Training” by UNAP and Toyota, Karachi, Pakistan (2022)
 “Let’s Break the Chain of COVID-19 Infection” by MBRU of Medicine and Health Sciences (2020)
 “Refresher Curatorship Course” at NSK by PCB (2019)
 “Refresher Curatorship Course” at MCS by PCB (2019)
 “Refresher Curatorship Course” at GSL by PCB (2019)
 “Refresher Curatorship Course” at ACS by PCB (2019)
 “Technical Training Service Program” by Honda and Nizamuddin Faridulhaq Group (2018)
 “Preliminary Curatorship Course (PC-1)” at MCS, AJK by PCB (2018)
 “TESL Undergraduate Certificate Program” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “Chem Hygiene Plan (PIs)” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “Chem Hygiene Plan (Lab Staff)” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “Hazardous Waste Management” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “Lab Safety Actions and Reactions” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “New Researcher Overview of Environment Health and Safety” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “Tractor Safety” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “BEC Active Shooter Training” by University of Florida, USA (2016)
 “RNA Extraction and QPCR: A Valuable Tool for Toxicology Research” by Southeast SETAC, University of Florida, USA (2016)

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