Muhammad Ikram

MSc researcher · Graduate School of International Agriculture Technology · Seoul National University

Gangwon-do, South Korea 25354

mikram@snu.ac.kr

About

Muhammad Ikram is a graduate researcher at the Graduate School of International Agriculture Technology (GSIAT), Seoul National University, in the Laboratory of Grassland and Forage Science. His work focuses on silage quality, microbial inoculants, and post-ensiling stability — connecting field agriculture with reproducible lab insight.

Previously, he completed a BSc (Hons.) in Agriculture (Agronomy) at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, building a practical foundation in crop management, seed physiology, and extension-style field engagement across Punjab.

Education

Graduate
Graduate School of International Agriculture Technology · Seoul National University
Gangwon-do, South Korea
Applied Animal Sciences (Master of Science) · 2025–present · CGPA 3.8/4.0
Thesis: “Effects of Microbial Inoculants on Fermentation Quality and Aerobic Stability of Low-Moisture Italian Ryegrass Silage at fresh and low Moisture Levels”
Undergraduate
University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Pakistan
BSc (Hons.) Agriculture (Agronomy) · 2020-2024 · CGPA 3.17/4.0

Research

NIRS to predict Methane production from corn silage
Effects of low and high moisture irg on fermentation quality and safety
Effects of silage additives on fermentation quality and methane production
Machine learning model using NIRS to predict Methane emission and digestibility

Current focus

Effects of microbial inoculants on fermentation quality and aerobic stability of low-moisture Italian ryegrass silage at fresh and low moisture levels

Laboratory of Grassland and Forage Science — exploring how inoculant strategies interact with moisture regimes to protect nutritional value and reduce spoilage after opening the silo.

Experience

Internship (Agronomy)
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, PK
Feb 2024 – May 2024
Crop management, sustainable practices, pest control, machinery in research trials, and agricultural business exposure.
Internship (Seed Physiology)
Seed Physiology Lab, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, PK
May 2024 – Aug 2024
Germination and viability testing, weed seed viability, and lab techniques under supervised research.
Internship (Agronomy)
Sohni Dharti International, PK
Aug 2024 – Nov 2024
Precision agriculture, pest control, machinery operation, and field problem-solving.

Languages

English: Fluent
Korean: Basic
Urdu: Native

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