1 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Dr.Zahid Hussain Date of Birth: September 15,1954 Religion: Islam Nationality: Pakistani Domicile: KP (Bannu) Present Address: Chairman Department of Maths, Stats & Computer Science, KP Agricultural University Peshawar, . Permanent Address: House No. 189/C, Mohallah Cham Chowk, Bannu City. Phone Office/Fax: 091-9216560/ 091-9216520 E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION RECORD

Examination Year Division Board/University Ph.D. (Statistics) 1990 - Wales (U.K) L.L.B. 1984 1st Peshawar M.Sc.(Statistics) 1977 1st Gomal B. Sc. 1974 1st Peshawar F. Sc 1971 2nd Peshawar Matric 1969 1st Peshawar

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Institution Designation From To KP Agri. University Lecturer 01 Nov. 1978 04 Jan. 1989 Peshawar -do- Assistant Professor 05 Jan. 1989 29 May 1992 -do- Associate Professor 30 May 1992 25 March 1998 -do- Professor 26 March 1998 To-date

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: More than 32 Years experience of teaching Statistics courses to the following classes of Agriculture and IBMS (Institute of Business & Management sciences) in the university. (i) B.Sc.(Hons) (ii) M.Sc.(Hons) (iii) Ph.D (Agri. Sciences) (iv) M.B.A

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: Guiding the M.Sc. (Hons) and Ph.D (Agricultural Sciences) Students in carrying out their research experiments and projects and helping them in the data analysis on Computer using Statistical Packages, MSTATC, SPSS and EXCEL etc. 2

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIMENCE

Institution Designation From To KP Agricultural Chairman 10 April 1993 To date University Peshawar -do- Dean (F/O Rural 01 June 2001 06 August 2005 Social Sciences)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED: (i) Worked as a Convener of the Purchase Committee of the Computerization and Network Enhancement Program (CNEP), KP Agricultural University, Peshawar in Year 2004-2005. The total cost of this project was Rs.30.857 Million that was granted to this University by the HEC. Islamabad. The Work on this project was completed through M/S Brain Net, Peshawar.

(ii) Worked as a Convener of Physical Verification Committee of the University for two Years (2002-2004).

(iii) In addition to the above, worked as a member/convener of the various Committee Constituted by the University from time to time.

TITLE OF Ph.D THESIS: “Some Problems in the Statistical Analysis of Daily Rainfall Data”

AREAS OF INSTERST: Analyzing long records (25-60 years) of daily rainfall data of a site(s) by fitting the recent rainfall models on certain aspects of agriculture. The aim is to provide useful formation to the farmers/agriculturists on the probability of rainfall and amount of rainfall at certain time of the year, start of the rainy season, risk of dry spell after sowing and the incidence of heavy rainfall etc.

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: Nineteen

RESEARCH/ PROJECT COMPLETED: My Research project titled ‘Analyzing daily rainfall data of various sites in to give agronomically useful results” was granted by UGC (now HEC), Islamabad. The project was completed in 2004. This research presents work on the application of probability models (using generalized linear models) to the analysis of daily rainfall data from Peshawar, Kohat, D.I.Khan, Swat, Dir and Kakul (). The daily rainfall data for these sites vary from 26 to 39 years.

PRESENT RESEARCH: My research project titled “Model fifing of daily rainfall data for agricultural planning in some selected rainfed/partially rainfed areas of Pakistan” has been approved by the University Review Research Committee (URRC) in 2008 under the HEC-AUP research promotion program. The duration of this project is 2 years. The daily rainfall data (ranging from 19 to 57 3 years) of Jhelum, , Kamra and Mianwali have been obtained from Regional Meteorological Centre, Lahore and the work is in progress.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: (i) Presented a research paper entitled “Maximum likelihood estimation of the Shape parameter of the gamma distribution and its bias” in the Third Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (Aug. 25-29.1992) at Rabat. Morocco. Organized by the Islamic Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS).

(ii) Presented a research paper “The start of the rainy season in Zambia” in the Fourth Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (Aug. 27-31, 1994) at Lahore, Pakistan, organized by the ISOSS.

(iii) Presented a research paper entitled “Fitting Markov chain models to the Probability of daily rainfall data (Swansea, U.K.)” in the 7th Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (Jan. 2-5. 2001) at Lahore, Pakistan organized by the ISOSS.

(iv) Presented a paper titled “ Use of Statistical techniques in analysis of Biological data” at science conference on “Response to challenges of globalization in agriculture” on July 2-7, 2008 at Peshawar University summer Campus, Bara Gali (Abbottabad).

AWARD/ DISTINCTION:

(i) Secured COT (Central Overseas Training) scholarship offered by the M/O Education Islamabad on merit basis in 1983 to pursue Ph.D. Studies.

(ii) Got the first prize for my research articles on Statistics by the National Book Foundation, Islamabad for the year 1995-96. The award is part of the scheme initiated by the foundation to the best research paper writer (in various subjects) of the year. The commendation certificate and award money (Rs. 25,000/-) were conferred upon me in November, 1997 at Islamabad.

MEMBERSHIP/DUTIES IN ACADEMIC BODIES: (i) Member of the Board of Faculty of Rural Social Sciences (1992-2005) During this period thoroughly examined & cleared hundred of the M.Sc.(Hons) thesis of Agricultural Economics & Extension Education from statistical point of view. Also, worked as a co- advisor for students of M.Sc.(Hons) Agricultural Economics. Also acted as a member of the supervisory committee of a Ph.D. (Agric. Economics) and a Ph .D (Weed Science) student

(ii) Member of the Academic Council of the this University since April, 1993 till now. In 1996, a course in Applied statistics for Ph.D (Agri. Sciences) was designed and got approved from the Academic Council. This is being taught regularly since 1997.

(iii) Member of the Board of Studies for the Gomal University to modify/update M.Sc. statistics courses (1991-1994)

4 (iv) Acted as an examiner for evaluating M.Phil thesis (in Mathematical Statistics) in the Department of Mathematics, .

(v) Performed as an examiner and subject expert for the Federal Public Service Commission, Islamabad and NWFP Public Service Commission, Peshawar in the selection of lecturers and Assistant Professor (in Statistics), respectively (1998-2000).

(vi) Member of the National Curriculum Revision Committee (CRC) of the HEC (erstwhile UGC), Islamabad in the subject of Statistics (2001-2002). Attended two meetings of the CRC in Lahore.

(vii) Worked as a subject expert (in Statistics) in the selection board of the University of Peshawar for the selection of Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar. Also worked in the same capacity for the NWFP Agricultural University at times and again.

(viii) Member in the panel of subject experts of the Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar. Evaluated a number of research papers as referee/subject expert in various journals of international repute, e.g. Scientific Khyber, Peshawar, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Peshawar and Pak. J Agri. Engg. Vet. Sci., Sindh Agri. University Tandojam.

(ix) Appointed as a member of the Board of Studies (in 2005) for the Department of Basic science & Humanities, Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University, D.I.khan. Acted as an examiner for evaluating M.Phil thesis (in statistics) in the department of statistics, university of Sindh, Jamshoro (2006).

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

(i) Member of the Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS), Head Office, Lahore, Pakistan since 1992.

(ii) Executive member of the British Alumni (Peshawar Chapter) since February, 2008.

SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/TRAINING: 1. Participated in the “First Seminar on Probability and Statistics” at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (December 15-17, 1991). This was organized by the department of Mathematics & Statistics Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.

2. Participated in the “Workshop on weather observing” (February 12-13.1991). This was organized by the TIPAN (Transformation & Integration of Provincial Agricultural Network) Project.

3. Participated in a five day “ Agribusiness Awareness workshop” (May 19-21 and 27-28,1992). This was organized by the TIPAN, Project.

5 4. Participated in the “Teachers training workshop” as a resource person in Abbottabad (July 15-19,1993) This was organized by the TIPAN.

5. Participated in the “Computer application workshop” as a resource person in Chitral (August 10-12,1993) This was organized by the TIPAN Project.

6. Organized a training workshop on “Computer applications in Agriculture” at Agricultural research Institute, Tarnab, Peshawar, (June14-30, 1994). This was funded by the TIPAN Project.

7. Participated in the “First national seminar on recent development in statistics” at the Baragali summer campus (August 4-5,1995). This was organized by the department of Statistics, University of Peshawar.

8. Conducted several computer short courses ( 3-6 months duration ) in the NWFP Agricultural University to disseminate computer knowledge and to generate funds for the university (1995-1999).

9. Arranged one month computer short courses to the participants of the Forestry Sector Project. Peshawar in the KP Agricultural University (January/February) 2000).

10. Completed successful a six week Office Automation/ Internet Training Course (August 10 to September 28 , 2003) arranged by Khyber College of Commerce, East West Education Centre, University Town Peshawar.

11. Attended a two-day conference on “The State of Social Sciences and Humanities: Current Scenario and Emerging Trends” At Margalla Hotel, Islamabad. UNESCO HEC and Fatima Jinnah Woman University, Rawalpandi.

12. Attended a two-day seminar on “ Bio- Informatics , Information Technology & Bio Statistics” at National College of Business Administration & Economics Lahore (December, 27-28, 2003). This was organized by ISOSS.

13. Attended a three-day National Workshop on Global Change Challenges, Impact Opportunities and Prospects” held in the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad (April 28-30 2005). This workshop was jointly organized by Asianics Agro. Development International, Islamabad and National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences.

14. Attended a three-day International Conference on “ Mathematical Models and Methods in Fluid Mechanics” at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad (July 4-6, 2005) This conference was organized by the Department of Mathematics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad.

15. Attended a Seven-day International seminar on “Trends and Prospects of Higher Education in Pakistan” at Bara Gali Summer Campus, University o f Peshawar (August,16-23, 2005) This seminar was jointly organized by the HEC, University of Peshawar and FAPUASA. Also chaired a session of the seminar, The seminar was attended by eminent scholars & a few Vice-Chancellors of the Public Sector Universities. 6 16. Attended a four-day International 8th Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (ICCS-VIII) on December 19-22, 2005 at National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST) Lahore, Pakistan. This conference was organized by the ISOSS and the Conference theme was Recent Issues of Applied and Theoretical Statistics.

17. Attended a three-day International Conference on “ Mathematical Models and Methods in Fluid Mechanics” at the Pakistan Academy of sciences Islamabad (July 17- 19, 2006).

18. Participated in the 3rd National Conference on Statistical sciences at Lahore (May 28-29, 2007) organized by the Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS).

19. Participated in the Training on “PC-I Development” arranged by the KP Agricultural University, Peshawar. 16-18 July, 2007).

20. Participated in the National Workshop on “S &T Statistics: International practices and their applications” at Islamabad (15-16 April, 2008). It was Conducted by the Pakistan Council of Science and Technology.

21. Attended the 4th International Conference on Statistical sciences held on May 9-11, 2008 at the University of Gujrat (UOG). It was jointly organized by the UOG and ISOSS.

22. Presented a paper titled “Use of statistical techniques in analysis of Biological data” at the International workshop on “Basic techniques in research, dissertations & scientific paper writing” at Kohat university of science & technology (May 27-29, 2008).

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. Hussain, Z and N. Yamin .1991a. On the order of the Markov Chain. Sarhad J. of Agric., Vol.VII. No.2:161-170.

2. Hussain, Z and N. Yamin. 1991b. Fitting models to the probability of daily rainfall data. Sarhad J. of Agric. Vol.VII. No.3: 395-404.

3. Hussain, Z 1991a. Modelling the daily rainfall amounts . Scientific Khyber, A biannual Jour. of Science & Technology V(2): 169-183.

4. Hussain, Z 1991b. Correlation between the amounts of rain on consecutive rainy days. Sarhad J.of Agric., Vol.VII, No.3:405-408.

5. Yamin, N., Z. Hussain and S.Shah.1991.On the series expansions of SEC X and TAN X. Scientific Khyber, A Biannual Jour. of Science & Technology, IV (2): 185-188.

7 6. Hussain , Z.1992. Maximum likelihood estimation of the shape parameter of the gamma distribution and its bias. J. of Engg. & App. Sci., NWFP Univ. of Engg. & Tech. Peshawar. Vol.11, No.1( Jan.-Jun.): 101-104.

7. Hussain , Z ., R. Naeem, R. Ghani & M. Khush. 1994. The start of the rainy season in Chingombe Misson, Zamia. J of Rural dev. & administration. Vol.XXVI No.2, Spring, 1994:112-119.

8. Hussian , Z and A.M. Sykes 1995. Constant coefficient of variation of the daily rainfall amouns: Data Transformation approach. Sarhad J. of Agric. 11(2):253-259.

9. Hussian, Z. and A.M. Sykes. 1995. Some empirical results on the sampling distribution of Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient. Building a better mousetrap: Studies in the science of management : Paper in honour of Don Leech; Editors: Cliff Jones and Alan Watkins. Chapter 9: PP. 131-139. Eurotrans-Verlog.1995.

10. Hussian, Z. & S. Khattak .1995. Constant Coefficient of variation of daily rainfall amounts: Maximum likelihood approach. Sarhad J. of Agric.11(3):403-410 .

11. Khattak, S & Z.Hussain.1995. Analyses of effect of factors influencing pupils staying on rate Scottish secondary schools. Sarhad J . of Agric. 11(5): 673-683.

12. Naeem, R. & Z. Hussain. 1996. Analysing the effects of covariates on menstruation of woman using various methods of contraception. Sarhad J. of Agric. (12)

13. Naeem, R., I. Majeed & Z. Hussain. 1996. Determinants of menstrual bleeding patterns among woman using natural & injectable contraceptives: The influence of individual characteristics. Sarhad J. of Agric. 12(2): 83-90.

14. Hussain, Z. 2001. Fitting Markov chain models to the probability of daily rainfall data (Swansea, U.K.). Proceedings of the 7th Islamic Countries Conference on Statistical Sciences (ICCS-VII) held in January, 2001 in Lahore: Vol. 12: 369-379.

15. Himayatullah, and Z. Hussain. 2003. Economic Valuation of the Environment and the Travel Cost Approach. The case of . Proceedings of two day seminar on “Bio-Informatics, Information Technology and Biostatistics’ held in December, 2003 in Lahore: 71-86.

16. Khan M.Z., K.B. Marwat, G. Hussain & Z. Hussain.2005. Bioherbicidal Effects of Tree Extracts on Germination and Growth of crops and Weeds. Pak. J. Weed Science Res. 11(3-2): 179-184.

17. Zafar Mehmood, Salahuddin, Bahrawar Jan, Z. Hussian. 2007. Adjustments of the Treatments effects by controlling covariates in Agricultural research. Sarhad J.of Agric 23 (2): 509-13.

8 18. Salahuddin , Iqbal. M., Z. Hussain., M.F. Qadir and Qamaruz Zaman. 2007. Motivation of university students for smoking: A study of various aspects. Sarhad J. of Agric. Vol. 23(4):1191-1194.

19. Mahmood, Q., Y. Hayat, G. Jilani, Z. Hussain, M.R. Azim, and M. Waseem. 2009. Back Propagation Neural Networks to Predict the Performance of Anoxic Sulfide Oxidizing Reactor, J Sci.Eng, Kuwait. 36(2A): 1-14.