Ali Pathan

Gold Medalist agricultural scientist and climate action fellow with field, laboratory, and research experience in sustainable agriculture, plant disease diagnostics, and climate resilience. Combines technical expertise in soil-borne pathogen analysis and crop health monitoring with advanced training in Generative AI and digital data workflows. Recognized for community outreach, peer-reviewed research publication, and effective collaboration in remote, cross-cultural team environments.

Seeking to apply this expertise in sustainable agriculture, climate-smart farming, and digital innovation to advance the Sustainable Development Goals as a Remote Intern with UNDP.

Field Assistant Intern at Agriculture Extension Department (2025-09 – Present)

• Conduct field inspections to monitor crop health, diagnose plant diseases, and advise local farmers on sustainable pest management
• Facilitate community-level workshops to train growers on climate-resilient farming techniques and soil health conservation
• Collect qualitative and quantitative field data to support regional agricultural reporting

Research Intern at Crop Diseases Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) (2025-04 – 2025-05)

• Performed laboratory diagnostics, fungal isolations, and culture screenings for crop disease analysis
• Managed research datasets, prepared analytical summaries, and ensured accurate sample cataloging

Business Development Officer at Quawat Services (Pvt.) Ltd. (2025-01 – 2025-03)

• Managed client relations, target-driven outreach, and operational coordination using digital tools

IT Support and Digital Marketing Intern at PITB Plan 9 / Roaa Organic (2024-06 – 2024-12)

• Delivered technical support and managed digital workflows for startup operations
• Conducted digital campaign tracking and performance analysis

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agricultural Sciences – Ghazi University (2025)