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