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In Cambridge University UK during the Student Conference on Conservation Science 2013

During Wildlife Radio Telemetry training in Kashmir Forest School
During a survey of Asiatic black Bear in Jhelum Valley
Presenting Paper in 5th International Galliformes Symposium held in Thailand .2010.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Muhammad Naeem Awan

Date of birth February 03, 1973.

Nationality Kashmiri, Pakistani
Marital status Married

Education
2016-20 PhD in Progress
2014 MPhil, Zoology, University of Azad Kashmir
2002 MSc, Zoology, University of Azad Kashmir
1996 BSc. Zoology, Botany, Chemistry. University of AJK

Professional Experience
1- Senior Conservation Officer, WWF Pakistan, Regional Office Azad Jammu and Kashmir,
Muzaffarabad. March 2018 to Date
2-Coordinator Biodiversity Conservation, Himalayan Nature Conservation Foundation, Azad
Kashmir. August 2014 to March 2016
3- Conservation Officer, WWF Pakistan, Regional Office Azad Jammu and Kashmir,
Muzaffarabad. Feb. 2013 to July 2014
4-Conservation Officer, Program for Mountain Areas Conservation, Ministry of Environment,
Government of Pakistan, From March 2008 to June 2012.
5- Assistant Game Warden Wildlife, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Government of Azad
Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. From August 2004 to March 2008
6- Laboratory Assistant /Supervisor Wildlife. Pheasants Captive Breeding center , Pattika
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan, From
September 2002 to August 2004.

Other experience
Principal investigator, Occupancy and conflict patterns of Asiatic Black Bear in Pir-Chiansi
Mountains, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan (MPhil. Dissertation)
Research associate, Ornithofaunal baseline survey of Mangla dam, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
from February 28th to March 06, 2006, a joint expedition of AJK Wildlife Department, WWF-P,
Pakistan Forest institute and Department Wildlife and Ecosystem, University of Veterinary and
Animal sciences Lahore.
Research Associate, in the Baseline Ornithological studies of Machiara National Park. PAMP
Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir from March 2003 to June 2005.
Research Associate, studying distribution, Population, Status and Conservation of Cheer
Pheasant (Catreus wallichi) in Jhehlum Valley, Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir from June 2002 to
June 2003.
Field researcher, identifying the Important Bird Areas of Azad Kashmir under Important Bird
Areas Project of OSP and Birdlife international.UK. From 01-01-2001 to 31-12-2002.

Research Publications
Peer Reviewed Papers (IF=18.25)
KABIR.M., WASEEM.M., AHMAD.S., Hafeez. G.U., and AWAN.M.N. (2017). LIVESTOCK
DEPREDATION BY LEOPARD, AN ALARMING INTIMIDATION FOR ITS CONSERVATION IN PIR
LASOORA NATIONAL PARK NAKIAL, AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR. International Journal of
Conservation Science 8(2):295-302.

Awan, M. N, Kingdon.N. and Buner, F. 2016. A review of published and unpublished surveys
of a redlisted ‘flagship species’, the Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus in Azad
Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Bird Conservation International, UK

Awan, M. N, Alexandros A.K, Awan.M.S, Nawaz, M.A. Kabir,M. 2016. PRELIMINARY SURVEY
ON ASIATIC BLACK BEAR IN KASHMIRHIMALAYA, PAKISTAN: IMPLICATIONS FOR
PRESERVATION. International Journal of Conservation Science 7(3):719-724.

Luis E., Awan. M. N and Huijie.Q,. 2015. Anthropogenic disturbance and habitat loss for the
red listed Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus): Using ecological niche modeling and night-
time light satellite imagery. Biological Conservation. UK.
H. Ali, U. Akram, S. Abbas, M. S. Ahmed,F. M. Qamer, B. Khan, M. N. Awan, Z. Ali, A. A.
Chaudhry,A. Saghir and M. Nagai. (2015) Predicting the potential habitat and distribution of
Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) in selected areas of AJ&K, Pakistan: A MAXENT
Modelling approach. J. Anim. Plant Sci. 25 (Supp. ) 2015

Giovanni. F, Monica. G, Hein.V. G, Brij. K.G, Panicos. P, Pantelis. H, Omar F. Al.S, Awan. M. N,
Aleem.A. K, Melinda A. Z, Filippo. B. 2015. Impacts of biological globalization in the
Mediterranean: unveiling the deep history of human-mediated game bird dispersal. PNAS.
USA. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1500677112

Awan, M. N., H. Ali and D.C. Lee. 2014. Population survey and conservation assessment of the
globally threatened Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichi) in Jhelum Valley, Azad Kashmir,
Pakistan. Chinese Journal of Zoological research 35(4): 1-8.
http://www.zoores.ac.cn/EN/article/showNewArticle.do)

Awan, M. N. and D.C. Lee. 2013. Further Nesting Records of Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichi)
in Jhelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Birding Asia.UK. 20. 67-69.
Awan, M. N. and Buner, F. (2014) Conservation of Western Tragopan Tragopan
melanocephalus around Salkhala Game Reserve, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Birding Asia. UK. 21:
107–111

Kabir.M, Ghoddousi.A, Awan. M. S, Awan. M. N, 2013. Assessment of human–leopard conflict

in Machiara National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Eur J Wildl Res. Dec. 2013.
Awan, M. N., H. Ali and D.C. Lee. 2012. An annotated checklist of birds and conservation
issues in Salkhala Game Reserve, an isolated Important Bird Area in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
Forktail UK 28 38-43.

Andleeb.S, Shamim.S , Awan, M. N. and Minhas.R.A. 2012. Modified Protocole for Genomic
DNA Extraction from Newly Plucked feathers of Leuphora leucomelana hamiltoni (Galliformes
) for Genetic studies and its Endo -Restriction analysis. Pak.j.sci.ind.res.sreB:Biol.sci.55(2)108-
113.

Ashraf,M, Ishtiaq, M. Asif,M. Adrees,M. Ayub,M.N. Mehmood,T and AWAN, M. N. 2010, A

Study on Laboratory Rearing of Lady Bird Beetle (Coccinella Septempunctata) to Observe Its
Fecundity and Longevity on Natural and Artificial Diets. IJB. Vol. 2(1). 165-173.
http://www.ccsenet.org/ijb

Awan, M. N., Rafique S. M. and Ishtiaq,M. 2009. Changes to the Checklist of the Birds of
Muzaffarabad City, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Podoces, 2009, 4(2): 117–123.

Awan, M.N and Awan, A.A 2009. Wagtails in Salkhala Game Reserve, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan,
Berkut (Ukr). 18 (1-2). 2009. - P. 126-129.

Awan, M. N.,. and Awan. M. S. 2007. Altitudinal Range and Relative Abundance of Five
species of Tits in Machiara National Park, Muzaffraabad, Azad Kahsmir, Pakistan. Berkut (Ukr).
Vol. 16(2): 240-243. http://aetos.narod.ru/online/cont16-2.htm

Awan, M. N. and Mir. M. S. 2007. Avifaunal Diversity of the Pattika Recreational Park,
Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Zoological Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences,
2007, Dec.28 (6): 634-639 http://www.zoores.ac.cn/

Usman.A, Ahmad, k.B. Awan, M.Ashraf, S. Basheer ,M. and AWAN, M. N. 2007. Current
distribution and status of Himalayan ibex in Upper Neelum valley, district Neelum, Azad
Jammu and Kashmir , Pakistan.PJBS.,10(18):3150-3153,

Awan, M. N., MIR, M, S, AWAN, M.S., and Khawaja. B. 2006. Distribution, status and habitat
utilization of Alectoris chukkar in Machiara national park Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir. J. Agri.
Soc. Sci., 1813-2235/2006/02-4-230-233. http://www.fspublishers.org.

Awan, M. N.., AWAN, M. S., AHMED K. B., KHAN, A. A. AND DAR, N. I. 2004. A Preliminary
Study on Distribution of Avian Fauna of Muzaffarabad-Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Int.
J. Agri. Biol. 6 (2): 300-302. http://www.fspublishers.org

Abstracts, Presentations, Articles and Technical reports

Shah.T, Fiaz.K.M, Shah. H., and Awan.M.N. (2017) Asiatic Black Bear Killings in Response to
Livestock and Crop Losses in Jalkot, Dassu Valley, Kohistan District, Pakistan: Conservation
Challenges
Giovanni F, Panicos P, Hein G, Monica G, Omar F, Awan M.N, Aleem A.A, Pantelis G, Filippo B.
(2013). Ancient and modern DNA for adaptive conservation management of the black
francolin (Francolinus francolinus). (Abstract) in: 31st lnternational Union of Game Biologists
congress. Brussels, Belgium. From August 27-29, 2013.
Awan, M.N. (2013). Assessment of current distribution and abundance of the red-listed
Western Tragopan in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. (Abstract) in: Student Conference on
Conservation Science, University of Cambridge.UK. From 19 to 21 March 2013. P.16.
Awan, M.N. (2013). Assessment of current distribution and abundance of the red-listed
Western Tragopan in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Poster Presentation in: Student Conference on
Conservation Science, University of Cambridge.UK. From 19 to 21 March 2013. P.16.
Awan, M. N., Awan M.S. and. Nawaz. M.A (2012). Investigating status of Asiatic Black Bear in
Pir-Chinasi- Pir-Hasimar zone, Kashmir Pakistan: Initiative towards long term conservation and
management. (Abstract). In: The 21st International Conference on Bear Research and
Management (IBA).From 26 to 30 November, 2012. New Delhi. India. P.50.
Ali, H., U. Akram, S. Abbas, M.S. Ahmed, F.M. Qamer, R. Saleem, A.A. Chaudhry, M. Nagai and
Awan, M. N.. (2012). Use of Geospatial Technology for Habitat Evaluation of Western
Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) in selected areas of AJK, Pakistan (Abstract). In: 32nd
Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International). March 6 - 8, 2012. Lahore, Pakistan. p. 273.
Abstract # FEWFM 56.
Awan, M. N. 2011. Monitoring and Conservation of Cheer Pheasant in Jhelum Catchments,
Pakistan. Final Progress Report Submitted to Rufford small grants Foundation. UK.
Awan, M. N. and Buner, F. (2010) Conservation Status of Western Tragopan Pheasant
(Tragopan melanocephalus) in Machiara National Park, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir. Poster
presentation at 5th International Galliformes Symposium, from 7 to 14 November 2010.
Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Awan, M. N., 2010. Status and Conservation of Western Tragopan Pheasant in and around
Salkhala Game Reserve, Distrcit Neelum, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Final Progress Report Submitted
to Oriental Bird Club. UK.
Awan, M. N., 2010 A Review of the Status, Distribution and Conservation of the Western
Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan G@llinformed 3,
pp.16. Newsletter of the IUCN-SSC/WPA. Galliformes Specialist Group.
Awan, M. N. 2009. Status and distribution of key Wildlife Species in Upper Neelum Valley,
(Final report to Azad Kashmir Wildlife Department).
Awan, M. N., 2009. Traditional Trap Used For Capturing Pheasants in Pakistan. G@llinformed
2, pp.40-41. Newsletter of the IUCN-SSC/WPA. Galliformes Specialist Group.
Awan, M. N., 2008 , Community Conservation Awareness Program, Salkhala Game reserve,
Neelum, Azad Kashmir. Final progress report .OBC.UK.

Honors & Awards

2013, Prize for Best internship report Student Conference on Conservation Science, University
of Cambridge, UK.
March 2013, One Month fellowship as a part of international research exchange program
University of Cambridge.
Mar 2013: Bursary for poster presentation as part of the Student Conference on Conservation
Science, Cambridge, UK.
Nov. 2010: Bursary for poster presentation as a part of 5th International Galliformes
Symposium, from 7 to 14 November 2010. Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Professional trainings

 One Month Internship, as a part of international research exchange program. Game

and Wildlife Conservation Trust.UK. from March, 04 to April 05, 2013.
 Short course on An introduction to Distance software for analyzing transect and
point count data. March 25-27, 2013. University of Cambridge
 Wildlife Talk, Organized by Pakistan Wildlife Foundation and Department of Zoology ,
University of Azad Kashmir. May. 2011.
 Galliformes survey training and capacity building course, WPA Pakistan and WWF
Pakistan, 2011.
 Project cycle management, UNDP and European commission, 2007.
 Wildlife Conservation and Management, Pakistan Forest Institute, 2006.
 Natural Resource Management, NCRD Islamabad, 2006.
 Poultry management, WWF Pakistan, 2005.
 Wildlife Assessment and Survey Techniques, WWF Pakistan, 2005.
 Facilitation and Coordination, Extension Services Management Academy (ESMA),
2004.
 Wildlife Conservation and Management, Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, 2004.
 Environmental Awareness, WWF-P Muzaffarabad, 2004.
 Trout Fish Culture and Breeding Techniques, AJK Fisheries Department Muzaffarabad,
2004
 Environmental Awareness, WWF-P Muzaffarabad, 2003.

Professional Association
Member, IUCN-Species Survival Commission / Conservation Planning Specialist Group
Member, IUCN-Species Survival Commission / Asiatic Black Bear Expert Team, Bear Specialist
Group
Member, IUCN-Species Survival Commission /Galliformes Specialist Group
Member, Snow leopard Network (www.snowleopardnetwork.org)
Member, European Ornithologists' Union
Honorary Research Associate. Oriental Bird Club. UK
Honorary Research Associate World Pheasant Association. UK and WPA Pakistan.
Founder fellow, Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
Life Member Ornithological Society of Pakistan (OSP)
Lifetime Member Environment, Health and Education for Development (EHED)

References
John P. Carroll, Ph.D.
Director and Professor
School of Natural Resources
University of Nebraska, USA
Email: jcarroll2@unl.edu
Dr Francis Buner Rab Nawaz
Senior Conservation Scientist Senior Director Programmes
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust WWF-Pakistan
Fordingbridge, UK E-mail: rnawaz@wwf.org.pk
Email: fbuner@gwct.org.uk