Researcher of Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Mainly engaged in the research of tree stress resistance physiology and physiological ecology, the key research directions are the impact mechanism of tree hydraulic structure on its environmental adaptability, tree drought resistance physiology, and the biological mechanism of tree global change response. He has published more than 14 papers in good academic journals such as Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Forests, Plants and Biology.

Contact information:

Address: Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 72 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province

Zip code: 110016

Email: khan.aup252@gmail.com

Tel: 15546331832

Main research areas

Leaf and root morphology and anatomy, Soil salinity, Tree hydraulic architecture, mechanism of shelterbelt decline, tree stress resistance physiology

Learning experience

1. PhD Forestry (Silviculture):    Sept 2017-Dec. 2021

Northeast Forestry University Harbin, China

Supervisor: Prof. Yang Lixue

2. MSc. (Hons) Agriculture (Soil & Environmental Science) Jan. 2011- Jun 2013

The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan

Supervisor: Prof. Muhammad Jamal Khan

3. BSc. (Hons) Agriculture (Soil & Environmental Science) Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2010

The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan

Supervisor: Prof. Muhammad Jamal Khan

Work experience

1. 2022/02-present, Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, researcher

2. 2014/01-2017/08, Agriculture Engineer at Barari Forest Management LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Award

Outstanding international student award for the year 2022. Northeast Forestry University Harbin, China

Publications

1) Khan, A., Sun, J., Zarif, N., Khan, K., Jamil, M.A., Yang, L., Clothier, B., Rewald, B., 2020. Effects of Increased N Deposition on Leaf Functional Traits of Four Contrasting Tree Species in Northeast China. Plants. 9.10.3390/plants9091231.

2) Khan, A., Zarif, N., Yang, L., Clothier, B., Rewald, B., 2021. Correlation of Leaf and Root Traits of Two Angiosperm Tree Species in Northeast China under Contrasting Light and Nitrogen Availabilities. Forests. 12.10.3390/f12050596.

3) Khan, A., Yang, L., Clothier, 2022. Limited acclimation in leaf morphology and anatomy to experimental drought in temperate forests. Biology. 10.3390/biology11081186.

4) Khan, A., Khan, A.A., Khan, M.J., Ijaz, M., 2022. Combined effect of Biochar-Organic Amendments and Seed Placement Methods on Sorghum Yield Under Salt Stress Conditions. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 10.1007/s42729-022-00957-y.

5) Khan, K^#., Hussain, A., Jamil, M.A., Duan, W., Chen, L., Khan, A^#., 2022. Alteration in Forest Soil Biogeochemistry through Coarse Wood Debris in Northeast China. Forests. 10.3390/f13111861.

6) Ji, L., Khan, A., Wang, J., Yu, D., Yang, Y., Yang, L., Lu, Z., 2020. Root Traits Determine Variation in Nonstructural Carbohydrates (NSCs) under Different Drought Intensities and Soil Substrates in Three Temperate Tree Species. Forests 11.415.

7) Ji, L., Yang, Y., Yang, N., Khan, A., Yang, L., 2021. Seasonal variation of diversity and co-occurrence patterns of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities in mixed broadleaf-conifer forests. Applied Soil Ecology. 158.103782.

8) Khan, K., Tuyen, T.T., Chen, L., Duan, W., Hussain, A., Jamil, M.A., Li, C., Guo, Q., Qu, M., Wang, Y., Khan, A., 2021. Nutrient Dynamics Assessment of Coarse Wood Debris Subjected to Successional Decay Levels of Three Forest Types in Northeast, China. Forests 12.401.

9) Salahuddin., Razzaq, M., Khan, A., Haider, M., Lixue, Y.J.J., Journal of Animal, Sciences, P., 2020. Root morphology and chemistry in Manchurian ash (Fraxinus mandshurica) and Larch (Larix gmelinii) are dependent are dependent on species, root order and competition. Journal of Animal and Plant Science. 30.115-125.

10) Zarif, N., Khan, A., Wang, Q., 2020. Linking Soil Acidity to P Fractions and Exchangeable Base Cations under Increased N and P Fertilization of Mono and Mixed Plantations in Northeast China. Forests 11.1274.

11) Ayaz, M., Feiziene, D., Feiza, V., Tilvikiene, V., Baltrenait, B., Baltrenait e-Gedien e, E., and Khan, A., 2022. The Impact of Swine Manure Biochar on the Physical Properties and Microbial Activity of Loamy Soils. Plants. 10.3390/plants11131729.

12) Jamil, M.A., Hussain, A., Duan, W., Chen, L., Khan, K., Abid, K., Li, C., Guo, Q., Zarif, N., Qu, M., Wang, Y., and Khan, A., 2022. Effect of Simulated Combined N and P on Soil Acidity within Soil Aggregates in Natural and Planted Korean Pine Forest in Northeast China. Forests. 10.3390/f13040529.

13) Hussain, A., Chen, L., Jamil, M.A., Abid, K., Khan, K., Duan, W., Li, C., and Khan, A., 2022. Changes in Soil-Phosphorus Fractions by Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization in Korean Pine Plantation and Its Natural Forest. Forests. 10.3390/f13040527.

14) Zhang, C., Khan, A., Duan, Y.C., Cao, Y., Wu, D.D., Guang, H., 2022. Xylem hydraulics strongly influence the niche differentiation of tree species along the slope of a river valley in a water-limited area. Plant Cell & Environment. 10.1111/pce.14467