CURRICULUM-VITAE
Name: Manzoor A Shah
Designation: Assistant Professor
Collaborating address: Gestion des collections génomiques et microbiologiques
C/O Professor Damase Khasa
Centre d'étude de la forêt (CEF)/Center for Forest Research (CFR)
2115, Pav. C.E. Marchand, Université Laval, QC, Canada, G1V 0A6
Permanent Address: P.G Department of Botany
University of Kashmir
Srinagar, J&K, India-190 006
Qualifications: M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph. D
E-mail: mashah75@yahoo.com; manzoor.shah.1@ulaval.ca
Phone No in India: +9906508118; 9419995776; 9906829686
Phone No in Canada: (418)656-7777-Ext. 14980 (Residence).Ext 12421 (Lab).
Research interests: Microbial ecology, Plant invasions, Aquatic ecosystems, Environmental Philosophy.
HONOURES, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS
§ Six month Internship Award ($ 10,000) by Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) through the University of Laval, Quebec, Canada. 2008.
§ Young Scientist Grant Awarded ($ 2000) by International Foundation of Sciences (IFS), Stockholm, Sweden, to attend the international conference, Rhizosphere 2, at Montpellier, France, 26-31 August, 2007
§ Joint UGC-CSIR fellowship awarded after qualifying the combined National Eligibility Test (NET) 2001.
§ Awarded Science Talent Promotion Scholarship at P.G level (1998) by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of J&K, India.
§ Junior Research Fellowship by S.K University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Shalimar, Srinagar, J&K.
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP(S)
European Journal of Science and Theology.
MEMBERSHIPS (ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES)
· International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)
· International Association for Ecology (INTECOL)
· International Union of Environmental Ethics (IUEE)
· International Directory of Mycorrhizologists (IDM)
· Indian Mycological Society (IMS)
· Asian Directory of Mycorrhizologists (ADM)
· Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN) USA.
· Esro Kashmir
· Online member of Invasive.org and many other National and International Societies
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
§ Five year and 3 month teaching experience as Asst. professor at the post-graduate level in the Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.(Since 16-7-2003)
§ One year teaching experience at undergraduate level in the Govt. Degree College Sopore, Kashmir.
§ Research experience of 8 years with (a) two years in the Project entitled “Anthropogenic pressures on ecology of Hokersar Wetland with particular reference to conservation” sponsored by MoEF, Govt of India; (b) One year working as CSIR JRF in the Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar and (c) More than 5 years working on the ecology of arbuscular mycotrophy in relation to plant invasions as Asst. Professor in the Department of Botany, university of Kashmir, Srinagar.
TRAINING WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
§ 23 day DBT-CAMS training workshop on “Molecular taxonomy of symbiotic fungi” Dec, 1-24, 2003 in School of Life sciences, JNU, New Delhi, India.
§ 21 day DBT sponsored training workshop on “Advanced techniques in mycorrhizal research.” 12th Feberuary to 3rd March, 2007 at the Centre of Mycorrhizal Research, The Energy and Resources Institue (TERI), New Delhi, India.
REFRESHER AND ORIENTATION COURSES ATTAENDED
§ Three week UGC sponsored refresher course in Biosciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K from 13-3-06 to 31-3-06.
§ Four week UGC sponsored orientation course at the Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K from 28-01-08 to 25-02-08.
PUBLICATIONS
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Damase Khasa (2009) Mycorrhizal status of alien invasive flora of Kashmir Himalaya, India. Mycorrhiza. (Accepted)
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & N. Rasool (2009). Plant invasion induces shift in Glomalean spore diversity. Tropical Ecology (Accepted)
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Irfan Rashid (2008) Mycorrhizal source and neighbour identity differently influence Anthemis cotula L. invasion in the Kashmir Himalaya, India. Applied Soil Ecology, (Elsevier) 40: 330-337
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Irfan Rashid (2008) Mycorrhizosphere mediated Chamomile invasion in the Kashmir Himalaya, India. Plant and Soil, (Springer Netherlands), 312: 219-225.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. (2008) Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Biotechnology: Approaches, Challenges and Prospects. In: Biofertilizers. (Ed.) P.C. Trivedi. pp 258-273. Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, India.
§ Khan M A & Manzoor A. Shah (2008) Studies on nitrogen sequestration in Hokersar wetland of Kashmir Himalaya. In: Water Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture (eds) Khan M A. APH Publ. Corp, New Delhi, India, pp281-288
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Irfan Rashid. (2008). Possible role of AM fungi in invasion of Anthemis cotula in the Kashmir Himalaya,, India. Journal of Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, (Hungary) 5 (2).
§ Zafar Reshi, Manzoor A. Shah, Irfan Rashid & Anzar A. Khuroo (2008) Alien plant invasions: Threat to wetland health and public wealth. ENVIS Newsletter (In press).
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi (2007) Invasion by alien Anthemis cotula L. in a biodiversity hotspot. Release from native foes or relief from alien friends. Current Science 92: 21-22.
§ Manzoor A. Shah&Zafar Reshi (2005) Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis: Need for an eco-centric approach. Applied Botany Abstracts 25: 231-240.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi (2005) Incidence of arbuscular mycorrhizae in Pinus wallichiana A.B. Jackson of Kashmir Himalaya. Mycorrhiza News, 17: 11-14
§ Khan M A, Manzoor A. Shah, Mir S S & Suzana Bashir (2004) The environmental status of a Kashmir Himalayan wetland game reserve: Aquatic plant communities and eco-restoration measures. Lakes & Reservoires: Research and Management (Australia) 9:2, 125-132.
§ Khan M A & Manzoor A. Shah (2004) Hydrology and sediment loading of Hokersar wetland sanctuary in the Kashmir Himalaya, India. The Indian Forester, 130: 899-910.
§ Khan M A & Manzoor A. Shah (2004) Land-use patterns in the catchment and its impact on the ecology of a sub-urban wetland, Kashmir Himalaya. In: Agriculture and Environment (eds) Khan M A& Zargar M Y.APH Publ. Corp, New Delhi, India, pp281-288.
§ Khan M A & Manzoor A. Shah (2003) Phosphorus load concentration in a Kashmir Himalayan game reserve-Hokersar wetland. Indian Jr. of Soil Conservation.31:3,243-247.
§ Zafar Reshi, Anzar A. Khuroo, Irfan Rashid, Manzoor A. Shah, G.H. Dar & B. A. Wafai Alien plant invasions in the Kashmir Himalaya, India: An emerging threat to native biodiversity. Proceedings of National Seminar on Himalayan Biodiversity: Concerns and Issues (In Press).
PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO KASHMIR
§ Manzoor A. Shah. & M. Maroof Shah. (2009). Modern science and scientism: a perennialistic appraisal. European Journal of Science and Theology, 5, 2: 33-56.
§ Manzoor A. Shah. & M. Maroof Shah. (2008). Krishnamurti’s environmentalist critique of traditional religion: A critical appraisal from perennialistic perspective. European Journal of Science and Theology, 4, 2: 1-18.
§ Manzoor A. Shah. (2008). Kashmir Saivism: An environmentalist appropriation. Lotus Nectar, 2:163-180
§ M. Maroof Shah & Manzoor A. Shah (2008) Environmentalist dimension of Rishi thought. Alamdar, 2(2): 137-159.
§ Manzoor A. Shah (2007). Linking traditional Kashmiri folk wisdom to environmentalist discourses. The Journal of Kashmir Studies, 1(2): 43-50
§ M. A Shah (2007). Preserving our heritage, Architecture update, 1 (4): 8.
§ Manzoor A Shah (2007). The crisis in Indian science is more than meets the eye. Current Science, 92, (7), 10.
PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Damase Khasa & Zafar Reshi. Impact of plant invasion on soil microbial diversity: A molecular and biogeographical approach. In: Plant invasion and forest ecology: concerns and solutions, International meeting March 16-18. 2009, Chandigarh, India.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. Molecular ecology and invasion biogeography: perceptions, procedures, problems and prospects. In: Biodiversity: present status and future challenges, National seminar, pp 39, March 26th to 28th, 2009, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
§ Irfan Rashid, Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & B. A. Wafai. A functional niche promotes an invasion in a biodiversity hotspot. 5th International Weed Science Congress 23-27 June 2008. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. Mycorrhizosphere: a control room for invasiveness by alien plants. In: Rhizosphere 2, Aug. 26th to 31st, 2007, Montpellier, France.
§ Irfan Rashid, Anzar A. Khuroo, Zafar Reshi, G. H. Dar, Manzoor A. Shah & B. A. Wafai. Aliens Invade ‘Paradise on Earth’. National seminar on status of biodiversity among the mountainous states of India 15-16 March 2008. Haridwar, India.
§ Irfan Rashid, Zafar Reshi, Manzoor A. Shah & B. A. Wafai. Germination Ecology of Conyza canadensis; an alien invasive species in the Kashmir Himalaya – 3rd J&K State Science Congress 26-28 Feb. 2008. Jammu, J&K, India.
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Irfan Rashid. Dynamics of Mycorrhizal symbiosis and the global climate change - 3rd J&K State Science Congress 26-28 Feb. 2008. Jammu, J&K, India.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. 2007. Current status and future trends of interactive feedback between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and alien plant invasions with particular reference to Chamomile invasion in the Kashmir Himalaya, India. In: National conference on Fungal Diversity: Impact & Exploitation, October 5-6, Thapar University, Patiala, India.
§ Irfan Rashid, Zafar Reshi, Manzoor A. Shah & B. A. Wafai. What makes Anthemis cotula L. (Asteraceae) invasive in Kashmir Himalaya, India? Abstracts, 9th International Conference on the Ecology and management of Alien plant Invasions 17-21Sep. 2007. Perth, Western Australia pp. 205.
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Irfan Rashid. Mycorrhizal status of some Kashmir Himalayan alien invasive plants. Abstracts, 9th International Conference on the Ecology and management of Alien plant Invasions 17-21Sep. 2007. Perth, Western Australia pp. 223.
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi & Irfan Rashid. Plant invasions cause a shift in Glomalean diversity and spore density International Tropical Ecology Congress 2-5 Dec. 2007 Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehra Dun, India pp. 194.
§ Anzar A Khuroo, Zafar Reshi, G. H. Dar, Irfan Rashid & Manzoor A. Shah Documentation of alien invasive flora: where does India stand International Tropical Ecology Congress 2-5 Dec. 2007 Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehra Dun, India pp. 196.
§ Irfan Rashid, Zafar Reshi, Manzoor A. Shah & B. A. Wafai. Does herbivory promote invasiveness of Anthemis cotula in Kashmir Himalaya, India? Abstracts, International Symposium on Biology, Ecology and Management of world’s worst plant invasive species 10-14 Dec. 2006. Delhi, India pp. 83-84.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. 2006. Arbuscular mycorrhizas as drivers of alien invasion by Anthemis cotula in Kashmir Himalaya. In: 2nd J&K, Science Congress, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 25-27 July, 2006. pp. 93.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi 2005. AM fungal diversity and distribution in Kashmir Himalaya: Preliminary assessment and future prospects? In: International conference, ECOSUD, 2005, 3-5May, Cadiz Spain.
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi, Irfan Rashid & B. A. Wafai. Effect of native and non-native arbuscular mycorrhizas on seedling establishment and competitive interactions of alien invasive Anthemis cotula L. in Kashmir Himalaya, India. Abstracts, International Symposium on Biology, Ecology and Management of world’s worst plant invasive species 10-14 Dec. 2006. Delhi, India pp. 88-89.
§ Manzoor A. Shah (2006) Sufism versus environmentalism: Need for an alliance. In seminar “Sufism and its relevance today” IMPA, Srinagar, India on 18-5-2006
§ Manzoor A. Shah, Zafar Reshi, Irfan Rashid & B. A. Wafai. (2005). Fungistatic potential of aqueous leaf leachate of Anthemis cotula, an alien invasive weed in Kashmir Himalaya. In: International Symposium on “Integrated Management of Fungal Diseases”, 23- 27 Feb.2005 Banaras Hindu University (BHU) India.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. 2004. Impact of Gigaspora margarita on Anthemis cotula,an alien invasive species of Kashmir Himalaya. In: National Symposium on Rhizosphere Biotechnology: Prospects & Retrospects., 29-30 Nov. 2004 at T.N Bhagalpur University. Bhagalpur, India.
§ Manzoor A. Shah (2004) War against nature: causes and consequences. Invited talk presented on the World Environment Day, Department of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India on 5-06-2004.
§ Manzoor A. Shah, M.A. Khan & Zafar Reshi. 2003. Ecology of Hokersar wetland: A need for hydro-geomorphic approach. In: National seminar on Recent advances in Plant Science Research, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. pp. 32-33.
MANUSCRIPTS COMMUNICATED
§ Irfan Rashid, Zafar Reshi, Anzar A. Khuroo & Manzoor A. Shah. Traits that matter to make aliens invasive Biological Reviews.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. Arbuscular mycorrhizas: Drivers or passengers of alien plant invasion, Mycorrhiza.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. Aquatic alien invasive flora of Kashmir Himalaya, India. Aquatic Invasions.
§ Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi. Linking Knowledge Systems for biological invasion management.
BOOK
§ Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: changing roles in the changing world. Manzoor A. Shah & Zafar Reshi (Under compilation).
BOOK REVIEW
§ Manzoor A. Shah (2007) Detritus and Decomposition in Ecosystems. By Reshi Z and S. Tyub, New India Publishers. Current Science, 92(2), 246
GENERAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN THE NEWS DAILY GREATER KASHMIR FOR SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
§ Museums preserve our yesterday for tomorrow. January 2nd, 2008, page 7.
§ Heritage and environment: spotting the missing links. April 21st, 2008, Page 9.
§ Forest wealth. January 17th, 2008, page, 7.
§ Knowledge, wisdom and Environment I & II. 11th & 12th December, 2007, page, 8.
§ On this (Heritage) who has what to say? 18th April, 2007 page, 7.
§ Paradise we need to protect, 12th June, 2006, page, 7.
§ A wake-up call for whom? (A critical review of state of Science in J&K) 6th August, 2006, page, 9.
§ Water for life or life of water? December, 2006 page, 7.
DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES BESIDES TEACHING & RESEARCH
§ Teacher in charge of the Departmental Museum
§ Member FIST Implementation Group
§ Member Botanical Society
