معرفی
Dr. Rahat Shabir is a Research Fellow and Soil Microbiologist at Griffith University’s School of Environment and Science, affiliated with the Australian Rivers Institute. He joined Griffith University in 2023, holding roles since December 2023. His research focuses on developing eco-friendly microbial carriers (e.g., biochars, biopolymers) to enhance soil nitrogen fixation under environmental stresses. He holds a PhD in Agriculture (2023) and M.Sc. degrees in Environmental Sciences (2016) and Botany (2008) from Griffith University and Pakistani institutions.
Education:
- PhD (Agriculture), Griffith University, Australia (2019–2023)
- M.Sc. (Environmental Sciences), COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan (2014–2016)
- M.Sc. (Botany), Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (2006–2008)
Research Interests:
- Optimizing biochar and biopolymer-based microbial carriers for sustainable agriculture
- Soil health improvement via eco-friendly inoculants
- Environmental stress mitigation in soil ecosystems
Funded Research:
- "Glasshouse and field evaluation of innovative microbial carrier products" (CRC for High Performance Soils, 2023–2026)
Teaching & Supervision:
- Associate Supervisor for a doctoral project on microplastic contamination impacts on soil and plant health (2024)
Labs & Teams:
- Australian Rivers Institute (Griffith University)
- Griffith Sciences Group
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