Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Amjad

Address:

Department of Botany, The Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir,

Main Campus, Bagh, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Academic Metrics:

• h-index: 29
• i-10 index: 60
• Total Citations:3034

Research Interests:

• Ethnobotany & Ethnopharmacology
• Plant Taxonomy and Systematics
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Medicinal Plants
• Phytosociology and Plant Ecology
• Sustainable Use of Plant Resources
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge
• Nutraceuticals

Biography:

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Amjad is a distinguished botanist and an Assistant Professor at The Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. His research is deeply rooted in the field of ethnobotany, with a specific focus on the documentation and preservation of traditional knowledge regarding medicinal and edible plants in the Himalayan regions of Pakistan. Dr. Amjad employs quantitative ethnobotanical methods to analyze the use patterns of local flora, identify novel bioactive sources, and assess the conservation status of threatened plant species. His work bridges traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific analysis, aiming to promote the sustainable use of plant resources. He has an extensive publication record that significantly contributes to the fields of plant biodiversity, conservation, and ethnopharmacology.

Education Details:

• PhD in Botany (Plant Systematics, Ethnobotany & Biodiversity), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
• M.Phil in Botany, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
• M.Sc in Botany, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan

Professional Background

• Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, The Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh (Present)
• Visiting Lecturer, Department of Botany, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Pakistan
• Research Associate, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Achievements:

• Recipient of the Indigenous PhD Fellowship from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
• Authored numerous research articles in high-impact international journals.
• Serves as a reviewer for various journals in the fields of ethnobotany and environmental science.

Current Research Projects

His current research involves conducting large-scale ethnobotanical surveys in previously unexplored areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. He is also focused on the conservation assessment of endemic and threatened medicinal plants, using both field data and ecological modeling to predict the impact of climate change on their distribution.

Academic Profiles of Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Amjad

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Publications:

Dr. Amjad is a highly active researcher, consistently publishing his findings on the ethnobotanical wealth of the Himalayan region. His recent work focuses on quantitative studies, conservation status, and the cultural importance of medicinal and edible plants.

List of 5 Recent Publications:
 

• Khan, S. U., ... Amjad, M. S., et al. (2024). A comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology and nutritional composition of genus Ziziphus mill. Heliyon, 10(7), e28434. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28434
• Amjad, M. S., Zahoor, U., et al. (2024). Quantitative ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the local communities of Tehsil Sharqpur, District Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 28, 1-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32859/era.28.29.1-21
• Amjad, M. S., Arshad, M., et al. (2023). Ethnobotanical study of wild medicinal plants used by the local communities of district Bhakkar, Pakistan. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 27, 1-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32859/era.27.6.1-17
• Amjad, M. S., et al. (2023). Ethnobotanical study of wild edible fruits and vegetables used by the local communities of district Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 26, 1-16.
• Amjad, M. S., et al. (2023). Ethnobotanical and conservation assessment of threatened medicinal plants used by the local communities of Rawalakot, District Poonch, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 25, 1-22.

 

Last Updated on October 12, 2025