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Muhammad Huzaifa Mahmood

Research fellow

Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Curriculum vitae

 

  • Education
    • University of Bologna, Italy
      Master’s in Precise and Sustainable Agriculture (110/110 cum laude)

      • Focus: Precision Agriculture Technologies and Digital Agriculture
      • Thesis: Predictive Modelling for Plant Disease Outbreaks Using Machine Learning Algorithms
      • Supervisor: Prof. Claudio Ratti
    • University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
      Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture (Agronomy)

      • CGPA: 3.55/4.00
      • Major: Agronomy
    Academic Career
    • Research Fellow, University of Bologna (March 2025 – Present)

      • Member of the research group led by Prof. Moreno Toselli and Prof. Elina Baldi
      • Focus on fruiticulture and orchard management
      • Conducting research on agronomic practices and precision agriculture technologies for sustainable orchard management
    • Research Assistant (Borsista), University of Turin (June 2024 – March 2025)

      • Evaluated precision agriculture technologies
      • Conducted field trials on sprayer performance and spray drift analysis
      • Developed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies in various crops
      • Analyzed fixed-point spraying systems in vineyards
    • Master’s Thesis Intern, X-Farm Technologies, Milan (May 2023 – May 2024)

      • Developed predictive models for plant disease outbreaks using machine learning algorithms
      • Collaborated with the agronomic team for digital agriculture solutions
    • Teaching Assistant, University of Bologna (Dec 2021 – July 2023)

      • Assisted in course delivery and grading
      • Provided guidance to international students
    • Lab Assistant, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Sep 2019 – Oct 2020)

      • Assisted in agro-climatology lab experiments
      • Conducted research on climate change and crop management
    Scientific Activity
    • Participation in multiple national and international research projects
    • Conducted experimental drift tests in Carpeneto, Italy, evaluating spray drift efficiency
    • Collaborated on EU project AGRITECH to assess deposition and coverage efficiency in agricultural spraying
    • Researched drone and manual spraying techniques in heroic vineyards

    Institutional Activities & Academic Positions
    • Member of research groups focusing on precision agriculture and sustainable farming
    • Contributor to international conferences and academic workshops
    Awards & Scholarships
    • Research Fellowship, University of Bologna (2025-Present)
    • Scholarship for Internationalization of PASA Program, University of Bologna (2022-2023)
    • Government of Pakistan Scholarship for Academic Excellence
    • Award for Best Sportsman, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
    Other Activities
    • Member of Pakistani Students Association, University of Bologna
    • Seasonal cricketer at Bologna Cricket Club
    • Active participation in Erasmus Student Network, Unibo
    Skills & Competencies
    • Languages: English (C1), Italian (B1), Urdu (Native), Punjabi (Native)
    • Agronomic Expertise: Precision Agriculture, Integrated Pest Management, Smart Irrigation

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