RAMZAN MUHAMMAD

Description

I am a forestry researcher specializing in sustainable land management, willow (Salix spp.) biomass utilization, and biochar applications. My work focuses on developing peat-free substrates, phytoextraction strategies, and bio-based solutions for horticulture and forestry. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD on “Willow Biomass Use in Growing Media and Biochar Value Chain.” My broader research interests include soil and water remediation, ecosystem restoration, and circular bioeconomy approaches.

Keywords

Phytoremediation, Peat Alternatives, Acid rain, Water pollution, Circular Bioeconomy, Rare earth elements, Wetlands, Willow, Waste water management, Nature based solutions, Sustainable Substrates

Affiliations

University of Eastern Finland

Doctoral Researcher

School of Forest Sciences

2024 - present

Source: ORCID

University of Eastern Finland

Research Assistant

Faculty of Sciences, Forestry and Technology, School of Forest Sciences

2024

Source: ORCID

Metsäpalvelu Turunen Oy

Internship

Market research and internationalization

2023

Source: ORCID

FMC Pakistan

Territory Sales Manager

Sales and Marketing

2020 - 2022

Source: ORCID

Education (4)

PhD (Doctoral Researcher)

University of Eastern Finland

MSc Agriculture and Forestry (European Forestry)

University of Eastern Finland

Master of Science in Forestry

Nanjing Forestry University

BSc (Hons) Agricultural Sciences

University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Publications (9)

Show only peer-reviewed

2024

THE UTILIZATION OF WILLOW (SALIX SPP.) IN THE PHYTOEXTRACTION OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FROM CONTAMINATED WATERS THROUGH FLOATING WETLAND

DOI

10.13140/RG.2.2.24092.50563

Morphological, phenotypic and nutritional characterization of exotic and local tomato germplasm under tunnel

DOI

10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104241

2023

Foliar spray of salicylic acid and ascorbic acid ameliorates the biochemical compounds in hybrid chillies

DOI

10.1016/j.jksus.2023.102660

Granted funding (4)

Assessment of Rare Earth Element Accumulation by Willow (Salix spp.) in Floating Treatment Wetland

Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki ry

2025

Artificial Soil Substrates Based on Willow Biomass and Biochar: Sustainable Value Chain for Agriculture Sector and Forest Tree Seedling Nurseries

Niemi-säätiö

2025

Accumulation of rare earth elements in the role of willows in floating wetlands.

Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki ry

2024

Activities and awards (3)

Conference presentation

Assessment of Rare Earth Elements Accumulation by Willow (Salix spp.) in Floating Treatment Wetlands

2025

Membership

UEF Tutor

University of Eastern Finland

2023 - 2024

Membership

Research Assistant

University of Eastern Finland

2024