Multan (Khyber Mail): Dr. Azhar Hussain, a Soil and Environmental Microbiologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, was invited as the National Keynote Speaker at the “International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences” held at MNS University of Engineering and Technology, Multan, on February 10-11, 2025.
During the event, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor of MNS UET Multan, presented Dr. Azhar Hussain with a shield in recognition of his invited talk titled “Microbial Intervention to Promote Fertilizer Use Efficiency for Ensuring Food Security.” Dr. Hussain’s presentation highlighted the critical role of microbial interventions in enhancing fertilizer use efficiency, which is essential for ensuring food security.
The conference saw a large number of national and international delegates and researchers in attendance, who shared their research findings and exchanged views on recent trends in their respective fields. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing contemporary challenges in engineering and applied sciences.
Dr. Hussain’s recognition at the conference underscores his significant contributions to soil science and environmental microbiology. His work in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through microbial interventions has garnered attention and praise from the academic community.
The conference provided a platform for researchers to engage in meaningful discussions and explore potential collaborations, furthering the advancement of knowledge and technology in engineering and applied sciences.