University of Peshawar - Pakistan
Author ProfileÂ
SCOPUSÂ
đ Early academic pursuits
Syed Asghar Ali shah began his academic journey with a solid foundation in the sciences. after completing his s.s.c in 1998 with distinction in science, he pursued pre-engineering at the intermediate level. he later enrolled in b.sc with majors in statistics, mathematics-a, and physics from the university of peshawar in 2002. his passion for statistical sciences became evident when he completed m.sc in statistics (2005) and m.sc in economics (2022), both from the university of peshawar. further expanding his academic repertoire, he completed his ms in statistics with a cgpa of 3.38 from bku charsadda in 2018. currently, he is pursuing his ph.d. in statistics from the university of peshawar. throughout his educational journey, he maintained consistent academic excellence, which laid the groundwork for a multifaceted career.
đ§âđź Professional endeavors
Syed Asghar Ali shah holds the position of additional statistician/technical officer at the cereal crop research institute, pirsabak, nowshera. he began his professional journey as a lecturer in statistics in 2004 and has since held significant roles including assistant statistician at the agricultural research institute, tarnab. over the years, he also served in the federal bureau of statistics and contributed to islamabad model college for boys, h-9, as a lecturer. since december 2019, he has been instrumental in providing statistical and technical expertise for agricultural research. his career path reflects a progressive and dedicated commitment to agricultural statistics and experimental research.
đ Contributions and research focus
Shah has played a pivotal role in designing experiments and conducting data analysis for agricultural scientists. one of his core research works during his ms program focused on âtrends, variability and forecasting of major fruit crops production in khyber pakhtunkhwa.â his role as a focal person in the project âstrengthening agriculture research activities and modeling Statistics experimentation of row cropsâ exemplifies his analytical strengths. this project involved complex data modeling that is closely aligned with the data-intensive approaches used in power electronics systems for process optimization. additionally, he has contributed to research-based reporting by preparing annual statistical reports at his institute.
đ Impact and influence
Shahâs influence extends beyond his department, as he has provided advisory services to researchers and students from various institutions, including agricultural universities. his mentorship Statistics and technical support in data analytics have significantly impacted agricultural productivity models. his interdisciplinary exposureâblending statistics, economics, and agricultural sciencesâhas enhanced the decision-making process in experimental design, similar to how power electronics integrates cross-functional knowledge to control energy flow efficiently.
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Academic cites and achievements
He has been involved in multiple national-level training programs and workshops such as those hosted by parc, pakistan academy for rural development, and the university of agriculture faisalabad. he has actively participated and led sessions on quantitative research, social research methodology, and statistical analysis. his teaching experience at the graduate and Statistics postgraduate level further demonstrates his commitment to academic excellence and knowledge transfer. his thesis work in both statistics and education are also noteworthy academic contributions.
đŹ Legacy and future contributions
Shahâs career is marked by a continuous evolution in research and statistical applications. his current pursuit of a ph.d. highlights his dedication to academic growth and innovation in applied statistics. moving forward, he is poised to contribute further in areas such as data modeling, research methodology, and interdisciplinary analyticsâespecially in emerging fields where statistics meet technologies like power electronics in smart agricultural systems. he aims to foster a more integrated approach in statistical research for sustainable agricultural development.
Notable PublicationsÂ
Title: Optimal model for predicting highest runs chase outcomes in T-20 international cricket using modern classification algorithms
Author(s): Syed Asghar Ali Shah, Qamruz Zaman, Danish Wasim, Abdulmajeed Atiah Alharbi, Maha Shabbir
Journal: AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2025