Azeem Tariq

Azeem Tariq serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science and holds a concurrent Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Guelph's School of Environmental Sciences. His research bridges soil science, climate change mitigation, and sustainable agricultural practices through interdisciplinary methodologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Climate Change (2018) - Montpellier SupAgro (France) & University of Copenhagen (Denmark)
• MSc in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (2014) - University of Copenhagen & Georg August University (Germany)
• MSc (Hons) in Agronomy (2012) - University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan)

Research Focus: Dr. Tariq's work centers on soil-plant nutrient cycling, atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions, and soil carbon sequestration dynamics. He employs advanced field technologies including static/automatic chambers, micrometeorological flux gradient methods, and precision analyzers (LICOR, PICARRO, LGR). His methodological toolkit integrates stable isotopes, planar optode sensors, microbial DNA/RNA analysis, and biogeochemical modeling (DNDC, Daisy) to develop climate-smart agricultural solutions.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates strong emphasis on nitrous oxide mitigation through nitrification inhibitors across diverse agricultural contexts. Research spans technical emission measurement, socio-economic analysis of mitigation costs, and innovative integration of weather forecasting with manure management. Geographic focus includes Denmark and Canadian agricultural systems with growing attention to soil water dynamics and cover crop interactions.

Scientific Recognition:

• EU_H2020 Marie S. Curie Global Fellowship (2021-present)
• EU Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Fellowship (2014-2017)
• EU Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship (2012-2014)
• Silver medalist for academic distinction during MSc Agronomy (2013)

Research Leadership: Dr. Tariq actively supervises Bachelor's and Master's students while co-supervising PhD candidates. He leads multiple funded projects including EU Horizon 2020's AgPro4CSA-895209, Danish Agricultural Agency's KortDrænN2O and KLIMINI initiatives, and NSERC Canada's Soil Health project. His work receives consistent support from European and North American agricultural research agencies.

Collaborative Networks: He maintains active partnerships with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Guelph's Wagner-Riddle lab, and international institutions across Denmark, France, Germany, and Pakistan. His research group operates advanced GHG measurement infrastructure while contributing to global soil health initiatives through interdisciplinary team science.