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Weed Scientist | Expert in Weed Ecology, Data Analysis & Scientific Writing

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I am a weed scientist with over 6 years of research experience in weed ecology, agronomy, and remote sensing, currently based in Western Australia. My expertise lies in integrating field-based studies with advanced data analytics to support sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in conservation tillage and broadacre cropping systems. My work spans: Scientific writing and editing of journal articles, grant proposals, and technical reports Statistical analysis (ANOVA, regression, multivariate techniques) Design and review of field trials related to weed-crop interactions and herbicide efficacy Literature reviews and data interpretation for evidence-based agronomy I have contributed to multi-disciplinary research projects, supervised graduate students, and collaborated with government departments, universities, and agritech startups. If you are looking for a detail-oriented, research-driven professional to support your scientific projects, grant applications, or data-driven agricultural solutions, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Plant Physiology
• ★ Agronomy & Crop Science
• ★ Weed Management
• ☆ Botany
• ☆ Soil Science

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Newswriting

Research Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

Research Scientist

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

September 2022 - Present

Research Higher Degree

The University of Queensland

October 2016 - December 2020

Research Associate

University College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

May 2014 - May 2015

Education

PhD Agricultural Science

University of Queensland

October 2016 - December 2020

M.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy (Department of Agronomy)

University College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

September 2013 - October 2015

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Department of Agronomy)

University College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

September 2009 - August 2013

Certifications

• RePL Certificate

  Global Drone Solutions

  February 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jason Roberts, Arslan Masood Peerzada, Ali Ahsan Bajwa (2024). Biology, Ecology, Impacts and Management of the Invasive Weed, Blue Heliotrope (Heliotropium amplexicaule Vahl)—A Review . Sustainability.

Jason Roberts, Arslan Masood Peerzada, Ali Bajwa (2024). Biology, Ecology, Impacts and Management of the Invasive Weed, Blue Heliotrope (<i>Heliotropium amplexicaule</i> Vahl)—A Review . Sustainability.

Catherine P. D. Borger, George Mwenda, Sarah J. Collins, Stephen L. Davies, Arslan Masood Peerzada, Andrew van Burgel (2024). Burial and subsequent growth of rigid ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) and ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) following strategic deep tillage . Weed Science.

Arslan M. Peerzada, Alwyn Williams, Chris O&#39;Donnell, Steve W. Adkins (2023). Effect of elevated temperature on growth and glyphosate susceptibility of Chloris truncata R.Br., Sonchus oleraceus L., and Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronq . Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science.

Arslan Masood Peerzada, Alwyn Williams, Chris O’Donnell, Steve Adkins(2021). Effect of Soil Moisture Regimes on the Glyphosate Sensitivity and Morpho-Physiological Traits of Windmill Grass (Chloris truncata R.Br.), Common Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus L.), and Flaxleaf Fleabane [Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronq.] . Plants. 10. (11). p. 2345. {MDPI} {AG}

Arslan Masood Peerzada, Alwyn Williams, Chris O’Donnell, stephen adkins (2021). Effect of Soil Moisture Regimes on the Glyphosate Sensitivity and Morpho-Physiological Traits of Windmill Grass (<i>Chloris truncata</i> R.Br.), Common Sowthistle (<i>Sonchus oleraceus</i> L.), and Flaxleaf Fleabane [<i>Conyza bonariensis</i> (L.) Cronq.] . Plants.

(2019). Biology, impact, and management of common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus L.) . Acta Physiologiae Plantarum.

(2019). Challenges in organic component selection and biochar as an opportunity in potting substrates: a review . Journal of Plant Nutrition.

(2018). Germination Ecology of Cenchrus biflorus Roxb.: Effects of Environmental Factors on Seed Germination . Rangeland Ecology & Management.

(2017). Biology, agricultural impact, and management of Cyperus rotundus L.: the world’s most tenacious weed . Acta Physiologiae Plantarum.

(2017). Effect of Environmental Factors on Germination of Salsola foetida : Potential Species for Rehabilitation of Degraded Rangelands . Rangeland Ecology & Management.

(2017). Biology and management of Avena fatua and Avena ludoviciana: two noxious weed species of agro-ecosystems . Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Arslan Masood Peerzada, Hafiz Haider Ali, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan(2017). Weed management in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] using crop competition: A review . Crop Protection. 95. p. 74--80. Elsevier {BV}

Hafiz Haider Ali, Arslan Masood Peerzada, Zarka Hanif, Saima Hashim, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan(2017). Weed management using crop competition in Pakistan: A review . Crop Protection. 95. p. 22--30. Elsevier {BV}

(2017). Eco-biology, impact, and management of Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers . Biological Invasions.

Arslan Masood Peerzada, Ali Ahsan Bajwa, Hafiz Haider Ali, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan(2016). Biology, impact, and management of Echinochloa colona (L.) Link . Crop Protection. 83. p. 56--66. Elsevier {BV}

A. M. Peerzada, M. Naeem, H. H. Ali, A. Tanveer, M. M. Javaid, B. S. Chauhan(2016). Cenchrus biflorus L. (Indian sandbur) , a blessing or curse in arid ecosystems: a review . Grass Forage Sci. p. n/a--n/a. Wiley-Blackwell

Pirzada, A.M., Naeem, M., Ali, H.H., Tanveer, A., Javaid, M.M., Chauhan, B.S.(2016). Cenchrus biflorus L. (Indian sandbur), a blessing or curse in arid ecosystems: A review . Grass and Forage Science.

Bajwa, A.A., Sadia, S., Ali, H.H., Jabran, K., Peerzada, A.M., Chauhan, B.S.(2016). Biology and management of two important Conyza weeds: a global review . Environmental Science and Pollution Research. p. 1-17.

Peerzada, A.M., Bajwa, A.A., Ali, H.H., Chauhan, B.S.(2016). Biology, impact, and management of Echinochloa colona (L.) Link . Crop Protection. 83. p. 56-66.

Peerzada, A.M., Ali, H.H., Chauhan, B.S.(2016). Weed management in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] using crop competition: A review . Crop Protection.

Arslan Masood Peerzada, Hafiz Haider Ali, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Latif, Asad Hussain Bukhari, Asif Tanveer(2015). Cyperus rotundus L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities . Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 174. p. 540--560. Elsevier {BV}

Ljaz, M., Pirzada, A.M., Saqib, M., Latif, M.(2015). Stevia rebaudiana: An alternative sugar crop in Pakistan - A review . Zeitschrift fur Arznei- und Gewurzpflanzen. 20. (2). p. 88-96.

Pirzada, A.M., Ali, H.H., Naeem, M., Latif, M., Bukhari, A.H., Tanveer, A., Pirzada, A.M., Ali, H.H., Naeem, M., Latif, M., et al.(2015). Cyperus rotundus L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities . Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 174. p. 540-560.

BOOK CHAPTER

(2018). Thermal Weed Control: History, Mechanisms, and Impacts . Non-Chemical Weed Control.