DR. HUSSAIN BAKHSH G. BHUTTO

Professor

Department of Irrigation and Drainage,

Faculty of Agricultural engineering,

Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam.

Profile

Dr. Hussain Bakhsk G. Bhutto is a highly qualified and meritorious person. He possesses an extra ordinary academic record. He remained fist position holder throughout his academic career . He obtained B.E(Agri.) from Agriculture College, Sindh University, Jamshoro in1976 and secured first class first. He got his M.E ( Hydraulics& Irrigation) from Mehran university of Engineering of Technology , Jamshoro in 1982 securing grade-A in courses and an excellent rating on his research work. Keeping momentum of getting higher education in tact , Dr. Bhutto earned Ph.D ( Hydraulics & Irrigation Engg.) from Mehran University of engineering & Technology in 1988 . He was awarded with Gold Medal from Governor of Sindh on account of earning first Ph.D from any University within the country in Hydraulics & Irrigation and also the first Ph.D from Mehran University. Besides, he received post-graduate trainings in “ Project Management & Control ” in 1978 and “ Data Processing & computer Programming” from MUET, Jamshoro in !980.

Dr. Bhutto has a long and diversified experience of more than 26 years in different disciplines. He possesses an excellent academic, professional, administration, management and research potential. His all round dynamic capabilities enables him to play a leading role in the fields of Irrigation, Drainage, Water Management and Surface and Ground Water Hydraulics. He is the best and popular teacher having a strong grip and command in the subjects related to his fields.

Dr. Hussain Bhutto is an active researcher .His contribution towards academic research is envious and commendable. He is the author of 24 research papers published in the Journals of international repute. He has guided/supervised a number of post-graduate researchers as a main supervisor and co-supervisor for their Master and Ph.D degree in the field of Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage. He has produced more than a dozen of Masters in Irrigation and Drainage so far and research work of three Ph.D scholars is in progress.

Dr. Bhutto has served as an Area Manager in Rice Milling Corporation of Pakistan for a period of two years, i.e, from 1976 to1978. He served department of Irrigation and Drainage , Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam as a Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor since 1978 to-date. He has also served as a visiting Professor in Mehran University, Jamshoro involved in teacing post-graduate in Hydraulics & Irrigation Engineering for two years(1982-83) and as a resource person trained practicing Hydraulic cum Irrigation Engineers of the country in an international training course on “ Alluvial Channels Hydraulic Design ” sponsored and organized by USAID in 1985.

Dr. Hussain Bhutto is a consultant of an international repute and enjoys an excellent reputation by virtue of possessing dynamic professional capabilities. He has served as a Water Management Specialist , Agricultural Engineer, Tube Well Engineer, Social Program Supervisor and Team Leader in leading and well reputed international consulting firms, viz. ARDInc.(USA) and NESPAK. He has also participated as a trainer on different forums viz. IIMI, SPO, NESPAK, ARDInc. OFWM, SWAFCO, OXFAM and local NGOs . He imparted/delivered a substantial number of indoor and outdoor trainings and lectures to officials/staff of concerned firm, organization, and departments and so many farmers groups and organizations on important topics related to soil and water engineering issues/problems. He is also a n active and peer reviewer / referee to evaluate research papers in the field of soil & water engineering published in the Journals of international repute.

Overall, Dr. Bhutto is having a glorious academic and research record is an impressive, resolute and decisive personality. He is a man of open and creative mind and confident enough to deliver the best.