Associate Professor

Research in my lab at the University of Kashmir covers a wide variety of topics in plant and ecosystem ecology with a focus on non-native plant invasions. Some of the primary research questions we address include: “Which species are likely to become invasive and what habitats are susceptible to invasions?” “How do plant invasions impact communities and ecosystem processes?” and “How will plant invasion dynamics and interactions with native species change over the long-term?”

Faculty Details

  • Citations 3056
  • HIndex 32
  • i10 Index 62
  • Mobile 9419903777
  • Email irfanrashid@kashmiruniversity.ac.in
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Research Papers Published

  • "Railways redistribute plant species in mountain landscapes" Journal of Applied Ecology, 1(1): DOI No. 10.1111/1365-2664.13961 {ISSN: 1365-2664} Impact Factor= 6.53
  • "Time series analysis of climate variability and trends in Kashmir Himalaya" Ecological Indicators, 126(0): 107690 -107690 {ISSN: 1470-160X} Impact Factor= 4.958
  • "Methane emissions respond to soil temperature in convergent patterns but divergent sensitivities across wetlands along altitude" Global Change Biology, 27(4): 941 -955 {ISSN: 1365-2486} Impact Factor= 10.863
  • "Biotic alteration of benthic macroinvertebrate communities based on multispatial-scale environmental variables in a regulated river system of Kashmir Himalaya" Ecological Engineering, 177(0): 106560 -106560 {ISSN: 10.1016/j.} Impact Factor= 4.035
  • "Tree diversity, distribution and regeneration in major forest types along an extensive elevational gradient in Indian Himalaya: Implications for sustainable forest management" Forest Ecology and Management, 506(0): 119968 -119968 {ISSN: 10.1016/j.} Impact Factor= 3.558
  • "Unravelling patterns of forest carbon stock along a wide elevational gradient in the Himalaya: Implications for climate change mitigation" Forest Ecology and Management, 521(120442): 120442 -120442 {ISSN: 0378-1127} Impact Factor= 4.38
  • "Invasive species services-disservices conundrum: A case study from Kashmir Himalaya" Journal of Environmental Management, 309(114674): 114674 -114674 {ISSN: 1095-8630} Impact Factor= 8.90
  • "Biotic alteration of benthic macroinvertebrate communities based on multispatial-scale environmental variables in a regulated river system of Kashmir Himalaya" Ecological Engineering, 117(106560): 106560 -106560 {ISSN: 0925-8574} Impact Factor= 4.37
  • "Differential responses of Kashmir Himalayan threatened medicinal plants to anticipated climate change" Environmental Conservation, 49(1): 33 -41 {ISSN: 0376-8929} Impact Factor= 4.075
  • "Tree diversity, distribution and regeneration in major forest types along an extensive elevational gradient in Indian Himalaya: Implications for sustainable forest management" Forest Ecology and Management, 506(119968): 119968 -119968 {ISSN: 0378-1127} Impact Factor= 4.384
  • "Do genotypes ameliorate herbivory stress through silicon amendments differently? A case study of wheat" Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 196(1): 339 -349 {ISSN: 0981-9428} Impact Factor= 5.437
  • "Risk analysis of fast spreading species in a Kashmir Himalayan National Park (Dachigam) for better monitoring and management" Risk Analysis, 43(3): 467 -479 {ISSN: 1539-6924} Impact Factor= 4.302
  • "Rapid upwards spread of non-native plants in mountains across continents" Nature Ecology & Evolution, 7(1): 405 -413 {ISSN: 2397-334X} Impact Factor= 19.100

Books Published

  • "Constructed Wetlands: Role in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals". Springer International Publishing, Switzerland. {ISBN: 978-3-319-40146-1} pp 291304
  • "Diversity and distributionof alien flora in the Indian Himalaya region". Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh. {ISBN: 978-81-211-0985-7} pp 47
  • "Forest ecosystems of Jammu and Kashmir State". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-32-9173-7} pp 17
  • "Biodiversity Conservation in Jammu and Kashmir State: Current Status and Future Challenges". Springer, Singapore. {ISBN: 978-981-32-9173-7} pp 27
  • "Global Plant Invasions/Plant Invasions in Mountains". Springer International Publishing. {ISBN: 978-3-030-89684-3} pp 279-300
  • "Phytoremediation: Management of Environmental Contaminants". Springer International Publishing. {ISBN: 978-3-031-17987-7} pp 147-154

Research Projects Details:

Title of the ProjectFunding AgencyDatedAmount (in Rs.)
Anthropogenic impacts and their management options in different ecosystems of the Indian Himalayan RegionMinistry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India08-12-201726,768,400.00
Anthropogenic impacts and their management options in different ecosystems of the Indian Himalayan RegionGB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, HP31-03-20204,370,200.00

Research Scholars:

NameCourseStatusNature
Rezwana AssadM.Phil Awarded Whole Time
Snober JanM.Phil Awarded Whole Time
Insha MuzafarM.Phil Awarded Whole Time
Imran KhanM.Phil Awarded Whole Time
Showkat Hamid MirPh.D Awarded Whole Time
Imran KhanPh.D Awarded Whole Time
Shiekh Marifatul HaqPh.D Awarded Whole Time
Rezwana AssadPh.D Awarded Whole Time