Sh Jalal Shah

Agriculture and plant protection specialist with a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and over five years of hands-on experience in farmer training, integrated pest and crop management, and field-based agricultural extension services. Proven track record of conducting capacity-building workshops, developing digital pest surveillance systems, and collaborating with public sector stakeholders to implement sustainable agricultural practices. Strong communication, project coordination, and data analysis skills with a passion for empowering farming communities.

• Farmer Training & Agricultural Extension
• Integrated Pest & Crop Management (IPM/ICM)
• Livestock & Crop Management
• Pest Surveillance & Digital Tools
• Stakeholder Engagement & Workshops
• Field Surveys & Data Analysis
• Scientific Communication & Report Writing

Ph.D. in Biotechnology

Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad – Dec 2020

Thesis: Genetic Diversity of Cotton-Infesting Bemisia tabaci, Its Associated Endosymbionts, and Acquired Begomoviruses in Southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Plant Protection Specialist | Development Sector (Asian Development Bank)

Dec 2021 – Dec 2024

• Delivered 50+ farmer and officer training sessions on IPM/ICM, pesticide safety, and pest identification.
• Reached 1000+ male and 250+ women farmers through targeted outreach programs.
• Developed and deployed a digitized pest surveillance app; trained field workers and extension staff.
• Implemented a farmer data management system for subsidy distribution.
• Collaborated with experts to strengthen pest and crop management frameworks.
• Collected, analyzed, and reported pest data to inform decision-making.

Nov – Dec 2023

• Evaluated food safety training and SPS compliance practices.
• Coordinated stakeholder workshops on MRLs, mycotoxins, and institutional capacity building.