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Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi
BornHill Surang, Dhirkot Tehsil, Bagh District, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan[1]
🎓 Alma materUniversity of Wales, UK (Ph.D.)[2]
💼 Occupation
🏅 Awards* Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Germany(2002)[3],

Muhammad Kaleem Abbasi ( محمد کلیم عباسی) a Pakistani agricultural scientist, researcher, and academic administrator from the village of Hill Surang in the Dhirkot Tehsil of Bagh District, Azad Kashmir.[1]

He has served as the Vice Chancellor (VC) for three separate public universities across Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[7][8][9]

Career and university management

  • University of Poonch: Abbasi served as the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Director of Advanced Studies and Research, and Chairman of the Department of Agronomy at the University of Poonch, Rawalakot.[7] In 2014, he was officially appointed as the regular Vice Chancellor of the university, a position he held until June 2017.[7]
  • University of Haripur: In June 2017, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, appointed Abbasi as the Vice Chancellor of The University of Haripur.[8] He assumed charge and initiated his services in June 2017.][8] However, due to a new appointment opportunity arising in Azad Kashmir shortly after, he resigned from this post after serving for a few weeks.
  • University Of Azad Jammu and Kashmir: In July 2017, Abbasi assumed office as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir[9] (UAJK)the region's largest central public university on July 11, 2017. He completed two consecutive terms in this role, retiring in 2025 upon completing his tenure.[9][10] He is the longest serving Vice Chancellor of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, leading the institution from July 2017 through 2025.[11][12].During his tenure, Abbasi initiated several academic and structural developments at the university.
  • In February 2018, he announced the launch of M.Phil degree programs in Urdu and Kashmir Studies to expand the university's research scope.[13] On the administrative front, he secured the allocation of 200 kanals of land for the development of the Neelum Campus.[13] Additionally, he oversaw structural funding coordination, including projects backed by an 8 billion rupee funding commitment from the Saudi Fund for Development for the completion of the King Abdullah Campus.[13]His administration is credited with the establishment of the state-of-the-art King Abdullah Campus and the founding of Muzaffarabad's first Software Technology Park.[14]
  • In October 2021, Abbasi represented the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir as Vice Chancellor at a national condolence seminar held in memory of Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Gilani [15] at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, alongside heads of ten other Pakistani universities.[15]
  • In December 2021, during his second appointment, the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir dismissed a petition challenging Abbasi's tenure as Vice Chancellor,[10] ruling that the petition lacked legal merit. The court's decision upheld a previous ruling by the High Court and noted that administrative allegations against him had already been cleared by the Ehtesab Bureau.[10]
  • In November 2022, Abbasi represented the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir at the First International Conference on Climate Change, hosted by the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.[16] Speaking as an environmental scientist, he highlighted the adverse economic impacts of climate change on Pakistan's agricultural sector, [16] the estimated 30 billion dollar losses caused by the seasonal monsoon floods.[16]
  • In February 2024, Abbasi represented the university administration during the 53rd Syndicate meeting of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir,[17] held at Kashmir House in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the University Chancellor and President of Azad Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry.[17]

Research work and scientific honors

Abbasi is a registered fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany's scientific institution. This international fellowship was awarded to him for his advanced research on climate change and soil fertility.[18]He has authored more than 100 scientific research papers published in international journals, focusing primarily on mitigating soil erosion in the Himalayan region,[19][20] nitrogen fixation, and the optimization of natural fertilizers. He has also served as the President of the Soil Science Society of Pakistan.[21][22]

  • Grassland Soils Nitrogen Study (2001): Abbasi co-authored an early career laboratory research study published in the Journal of Plant Nutrition that investigated how nitrogen behaves in pasture lands. By using special 15N isotopes, the research discovered that more than 50% of the soil's nitrogen mineralization and nitrification happens only in the top 2.5 cm layer. The study proved that deeper soil layers slow down this process significantly, which helps farmers understand exactly how deep they should apply fertilizer to stop nutrient waste[23]
  • Nitrapyrin Nitrification Inhibitor Study (2003): Abbasi co-authored a targeted laboratory incubation study published in the Journal of Plant Nutrition that tested how to stop valuable nitrogen fertilizer from washing away in the soil. The research analyzed the chemical inhibitor 'nitrapyrin' and proved that it successfully delays the conversion of ammonium into nitrate for up to two weeks. This discovery showed a practical way for farmers to keep fertilizers in the root zone longer, reducing both financial losses and environmental pollution.[24]
  • Rawalakot Wheat Drought Study (2003): Abbasi co-authored a practical field research study published in the Pakistan Journal of Botany that examined how water shortage affects different types of wheat crops in the mountainous region of Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The research tested various wheat genotypes under severe water stress to see which ones survive best. The study successfully identified specific, tough wheat varieties that local farmers can plant to get a stable food supply even during dry seasons and droughts.[25]
  • AJK Hilly Areas White Clover Study (2004): Abbasi co-authored an influential field research project published in Mountain Research and Development that introduced 'White Clover' crops to the mountainous pastures of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The study tested how this plant grows in the local climate and found that it naturally absorbs and fixes around 77 kg of nitrogen per hectare from the air into the soil. This research provided local farmers with a high-protein feed (16% protein) for their livestock while doubling pasture production and naturally enriching the mountain soil without expensive synthetic fertilizers.[26]
  • Soil Respiratory Quotient Study (2004): Abbasi co-authored a highly advanced laboratory study published in the prestigious Soil Science Society of America Journal that introduced a breakthrough method to measure soil health. The research combined a technical system called 'Barometric Process Separation' with special 15N isotopes to precisely track how soil microbes breathe under different moisture and temperature levels. By separating normal soil breathing from fertilizer-driven reactions, the study provided scientists with a much more accurate way to calculate the exact carbon-to-nitrogen ratios in the ground.[27]
  • Rawalakot Integrated Wheat Nutrient Study (2005): Abbasi co-authored a practical field experiment published in the international journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science that focused on reducing fertilizer costs for local wheat farmers. The research tested combinations of synthetic nitrogen and organic manure in the mountain soils of Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The study proved that mixing 50% chemical fertilizer with 50% animal manure actually increased wheat grain yields by up to 35% compared to using chemical fertilizer alone, providing farmers with a cheaper and highly sustainable way to boost crop production.[28]
  • Rawalakot Land-Use Soil Study (2005): Abbasi co-authored a critical environmental field study published in Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica that investigated how changing land use affects soil health in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The research compared natural forests, grasslands, and agricultural fields, revealing that converting forests into cultivated farmland caused a devastating 50% loss of organic carbon and essential nutrients. This study provided a serious scientific warning about how deforestation accelerates soil erosion and permanently damages the fragile mountain ecosystem.[29]
  • Pakistan Cotton Yield and EM Study (2006): Abbasi co-authored a high-impact agricultural field study published in the prestigious journal Bioresource Technology that found a way to maximize cotton production while lowering chemical costs. The research experimented with combining traditional mineral fertilizers, organic animal manure, and Effective Microorganisms (EM) on cotton crops in Pakistan. The results proved that this integrated organic-inorganic blend significantly increased seed cotton yields and left the soil much healthier, giving farmers a highly economical and natural alternative to heavy synthetic farming.[30]
  • AJK White Clover Rhizobium Study (2008): Abbasi co-authored a specialized microbiology study published in the World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology that discovered a natural way to boost mountain soil fertility. The research successfully isolated native Rhizobium leguminosarum bacteria strains from the root nodules of white clover plants growing wild in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The lab testing proved that these local bacterial strains possess exceptional nitrogen-fixing capabilities, showing that they can be developed into highly effective, low-cost bio-fertilizers for local farmers.[31]
  • AJK Soybean Phosphorus & Inoculation Study (2008): Abbasi co-authored a targeted field experiment published in Plant Production Science that introduced successful soybean farming techniques to the sub-humid hilly regions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The research tested the impact of treating soybean seeds with a beneficial bacteria called Bradyrhizobium japonicum combined with phosphorus fertilizer. The study proved that this dual method drastically improved root growth, nitrogen absorption, and overall grain yield, offering local mountain farmers a highly productive new crop option to boost their income.[32]
  • Temperate Grassland CO2 Study (2009): Abbasi co-authored a unique environmental climate change study published in the world-class journal Geoderma that investigated how rising global carbon dioxide levels impact pasture lands. The research analyzed temperate grassland soils under elevated atmospheric CO2 conditions. The study discovered that high CO2 levels trigger soil microbes to lock up and immobilize available nitrogen, revealing a major scientific challenge where climate change can naturally reduce soil nutrient availability and harm plant growth.[33]
  • Northeast Pakistan Maize Productivity Study (2010): Abbasi co-authored a highly practical field experiment published in Experimental Agriculture that focused on maximizing maize crops under unpredictable rainfed conditions. The research tested mixing traditional urea with poultry manure in the sub-humid soils of Northeast Pakistan. The study proved that a balanced 50:50 blend of chemical fertilizer and poultry manure optimized maize grain yields while cutting the farmers' synthetic fertilizer costs in half and significantly boosting the soil's organic carbon levels.[34]
  • Lignite Humic Acid Wheat Study (2011): Abbasi co-authored a unique chemistry-focused soil study published in Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis that tested a new organic method to boost wheat growth. Instead of using traditional cow or poultry manure, the research examined the impact of applying humic acid derived from low-grade lignite coal onto different soil types. The study discovered that this specialized humic acid drastically enhanced root development, improved plant height, and maximized nutrient uptake in wheat crops, proving it to be an excellent natural supplement for soil conditioning.[35]
  • Rainfed Maize Nitrogen Splitting Study (2012): Abbasi co-authored a field study showing that splitting nitrogen fertilizer into multiple smaller doses, instead of applying it all at once, significantly reduces nutrient waste and boosts maize yields under unpredictable rainfed conditions in Kashmir.[36]
  • Soil Wood Ash and Compost Study (2013): Abbasi co-authored a unique study showing that mixing recycled wood ash with compost improves soil quality by reducing acidity and keeping nitrogen available for plants longer, offering a cost-free organic farming option.[37]
  • Chickpea Rock Phosphate Study (2015): Abbasi co-authored a field study showing that combining low-cost, insoluble rock phosphate with poultry manure and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria dramatically improves phosphorus availability, boosting the growth and yield of chickpea crops.[38]
  • Apple Orchard Nutrient Study (2016): Abbasi co-authored a specialized horticultural study in Dheerkot, Kashmir, that analyzed soil properties and apple leaf tissues to identify widespread nutrient deficiencies, providing the first commercial management guidelines for local apple orchard growers to improve fruit quality and yield.[39]
  • Wheat-Soybean Micronutrient Study (2017): Abbasi co-authored a unique cropping system study in Rawalakot that tracked how combining organic and chemical fertilizers impacts essential micronutrients like zinc, iron, copper, and manganese. The research proved that integrated fertilization keeps these critical micronutrients highly available in the soil, significantly boosting nutrient uptake and grain quality in consecutive wheat and soybean crops.[40]
  • Sunflower Oilseed Biofertilizer Study (2018): Abbasi co-authored a specialized oilseed study showing that inoculating sunflower crops with the beneficial bacteria Pseudomonas sp. AF-54 allows farmers to cut chemical fertilizer inputs by 50% while significantly boosting plant growth, seed yield, and seed oil content.[41]
  • On February 20, 2019, Abbasi was elected President of the Soil Science Society of Pakistan (SSSP) for the 2019–2020 term, securing 227 votes against his opponent's 80 votes.[21]

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  25. Abbasi, Kaleem; Kazmi, Rashid; Khan, M (2003-08-01). "Growth Performance and Stability Analysis of Some Wheat Genotypes Subjected to Water Stress at Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 49 (4): 415–426. Bibcode:2003ArASS..49..415A. doi:10.1080/0365034031000155040.
  26. Abbasi, Kaleem; Khan, M. (2004-05-01). "Introduction of White Clover for Herbage Production and Nitrogen Fixation in the Hilly Areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Mountain Research and Development. 24 (2): 134–140. doi:10.1659/0276-4741(2004)024[0134:IOWCFH]2.0.CO;2. JSTOR 3674584.
  27. Müller, Christoph; Abbasi, Kaleem; Kammann, Claudia; Clough, Tim; Sherlock, Robert; Stevens, R.; Jäger, Hans-Jürgen (2004-09-01). "Soil Respiratory Quotient Determined via Barometric Process Separation Combined with Nitrogen-15 Labeling". Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68 (5): 1610–1615. Bibcode:2004SSASJ..68.1610M. doi:10.2136/sssaj2004.1610.
  28. Kiani, Maryam; Abbasi, Kaleem; Rahim, Nasir (2005-06-01). "Use of organic manure with mineral N fertilizer increases wheat yield at Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 51 (3): 299–309. Bibcode:2005ArASS..51..299K. doi:10.1080/03650340500069114.
  29. Abbasi, Kaleem; Rasool, Ghulam (2005-09-01). "Effects of different land-use types on soil quality in the hilly area of Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B-soil and Plant Science - ACTA AGR SCAND SECT B-SOIL PL. 55 (3): 221–228. Bibcode:2005AcASB..55..221A. doi:10.1080/09064710510008720.
  30. Khaliq, Abdul; Abbasi, Kaleem; Hussain, Tahir (2006-06-01). "Effects of integrated use of organic and inorganic nutrient sources with effective microorganisms (EM) on seed cotton yield in Pakistan". Bioresource Technology. 97 (8): 967–72. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2005.05.002. PMID 16023343.
  31. Tahir, Majid; Abbasi, Kaleem; Hafeez, Fauzia (2008-06-01). "Characterisation and evaluation of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifolii nodulating rhizobia isolated from white clover native to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan". Annals of Microbiology - ANN MICROBIOLOG. 58 (2): 181–188. doi:10.1007/BF03175314.
  32. Abbasi, Kaleem; Majeed, Afshan; Sadiq, Andleeb; Khan, Sumyya (2008-07-01). "Application of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Phosphorus Fertilization Improved Growth, Yield and Nodulation of Soybean in the Subhumid Hilly Region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan". Plant Production Science - PLANT PROD SCI. 11 (3): 368–376. Bibcode:2008PlPrS..11..368A. doi:10.1626/pps.11.368.
  33. Müller, Christoph; Rütting, Tobias; Abbasi, Kaleem; Laughlin, Ronnie; Kammann, Claudia; Clough, Tim; Sherlock, Robert; Kattge, Jens; Jäger, Hans-Jürgen; Watson, Catherine; Stevens, R. (2009-09-01). "Effect of elevated CO2 on soil N dynamics in a temperate grassland soil". Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41 (9): 1996–2001. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2009.07.003.
  34. Abbasi, Kaleem; Khaliq, Abdul; Shafiq, M.M.; KAZMI, MUSHTAQ (2010-04-01). "Comparative effectiveness of urea n, poultry manure and their combination in changing soil properties and maize productivity under rainfed conditions in Northeast Pakistan". Experimental Agriculture. 46 (2): 211–230. doi:10.1017/S0014479709991050.
  35. Tahir, Majid; Khurshid, Mareena; Khan, Muhammad Zameer; Abbasi, Kaleem; KAZMI, M.H. (2011-02-01). "Lignite-Derived Humic Acid Effect on Growth of Wheat Plants in Different Soils". Pedosphere. 21 (1): 124–131. Bibcode:2011Pedos..21..124T. doi:10.1016/S1002-0160(10)60087-2.
  36. Abbasi, Kaleem; Tahir, Majid; Sadiq, Andlib; Iqbal, Mussawar; Huang, Xiner (1 March 2012). "Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Rainfed Maize Response to Splitting and Nitrogen Rates in Kashmir, Pakistan". Agronomy Journal. 104 (2): 448–457. Bibcode:2012AgrJ..104..448A. doi:10.2134/agronj2011.0267. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  37. Abbasi, Kaleem; Afsar, Nadia; Rahim, Nasir (1 March 2013). "Effect of Wood Ash and Compost Application on Nitrogen Transformations and Availability in Soil-Plant Systems". Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77 (2): 558–567. Bibcode:2013SSASJ..77..558A. doi:10.2136/sssaj2012.0365. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  38. Abbasi, Kaleem; Musa, Nighet; Manzoor, M (1 January 2015). "Mineralization of soluble P fertilizers and insoluble rock phosphate in response to phosphate-solubilizing bacteria and poultry manure and their effect on the growth and P utilization efficiency of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)". Biogeosciences. 12 (15): 4607–4619. Bibcode:2015BGeo...12.4607A. doi:10.5194/bg-12-4607-2015. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  39. Arjumend, Tuba; Abbasi, Kaleem (10 February 2016). "SPATIAL VARIABILITY IN THE SOIL PROPERTIES AND DIAGNOSTIC LEAVES CHARACTERISTICS OF APPLE (Malus domestica) IN APPLE GROWING REGION OF DHEERKOT KASHMIR, PAKISTAN". Pakistan Journal of Botany. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  40. Khaliq, Abdul; Huang, Xiner; Abbasi, Kaleem; Hussain, Imtiaz (5 September 2017). "Soil-plant Micronutrients Dynamics in Response to Integrated Fertilization under Wheat–Soybean Cropping System at Rawalakot, Pakistan". Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 64 (5): 640–653. doi:10.1080/03650340.2017.1376245. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  41. Majeed, Afshan; Abbasi, Kaleem; Hameed, Sohail; Yasmin, Sumera; Hanif, Muhammad; Naqqash, Tahir; Imran, Asma (1 August 2018). "Pseudomonas sp. AF-54 containing multiple plant beneficial traits acts as growth enhancer of Helianthus annuus L.under reduced fertilizer input". Microbiological Research. 216: 56–69. doi:10.1016/j.micres.2018.08.006. PMID 30269857. Retrieved 5 July 2026.



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