Muhammad Sohail Mazhar

Muhammad Sohail Mazhar is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology, affiliated with the Research Institute for Environment and Livelihoods. He also serves as the Director of Plant Industries for the Northern Territory Government, leading initiatives to enhance sustainable farming and value chain systems. His expertise spans agricultural systems, food safety, supply chain innovations, and market research.

Research Interests: Mazhar focuses on postharvest technology, food quality, and value chain analysis. His work integrates strategic planning, technology transfer, and impact assessment to address challenges in agriculture and food systems. Recent studies emphasize optimizing postharvest practices for tropical fruits like dragon fruit and jackfruit.

Grants & Projects: He leads Addressing the fundamentals of cropping-systems that deliver sustainable growth of agriculture sector in the Northern Territory (2023–2026), focusing on sustainable agriculture, biosecurity, and crop diversification. Collaborations include projects on jackfruit and dragon fruit postharvest management.

Labs & Teams: His work is conducted through the Research Institute for Environment and Livelihoods, collaborating with industry and government partners to bridge research and practical applications in sustainable agriculture.