SAU Professor Completes Postdoctoral Research in US, Opens New Avenues for Joint Research
SAU Professor Dr Ghulam Murtaza Jamro has successfully completed a nine-month postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the United States, where his research has resulted in three papers being prepared for publication and opened prospects for future joint research between the two institutions.
According to a statement issued by the SAU spokesperson, Dr. Jamro conducted his postdoctoral research under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Soil, Water and Climate at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. His research focused on phosphorus management in soil and the use of organic amendments and was carried out at the Soil Morphology and Biogeochemistry Research Laboratory.
During his fellowship, Dr. Jamro also completed an additional research project and submitted a research proposal seeking external funding for further studies. He visited several advanced research laboratories at the University of Minnesota and established professional and research links with scientists working in relevant fields.
He also delivered a departmental seminar at the university and presented a research poster at the 2026 College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) Research Symposium. His host professor, Dr. Kyungsoo Yoo, described his research performance as “exceptional” and expressed his best wishes for Dr. Jamro’s future scientific career.
After returning to Pakistan, Dr. Jamro met with SAU Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal and presented his postdoctoral certificate and detailed progress report. He also shared his research experience in the US and discussed prospects for future collaboration with the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Altaf Siyal congratulated Dr. Jamro on his achievement and termed it a matter of pride for Sindh Agriculture University. He noted that returning to Pakistan with advanced technological knowledge, research expertise, and scientific skills gained from a leading US university would be highly valuable for the country’s agriculture sector.
Dr. Siyal also welcomed the prospects of future research collaboration with the University of Minnesota, stating that international academic and research linkages would play an important role in strengthening SAU’s research capacity and creating opportunities for joint scientific initiatives.
Dr. Jamro mentioned that he had signed an agreement with his host professor, Dr. Kyungsoo Yoo, for future joint research activities. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for collaborative research, academic linkages, and scientific exchange between the two institutions.