Dost M. Baloch
Agriculturist
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Accomplished professional with over a decade of diverse experience in the agriculture sector across Canada, the United States, and Pakistan, holding pivotal roles such as University President, Dean, Manager, Consultant, and Researcher. Proven expertise in research, strategic planning, governance, and financial management, supported by a commitment to excellence and innovation. Renowned for a results-driven approach and keen attention to detail, excelling in team leadership and problem-solving while consistently delivering high performance under pressure. Strong advocate for fostering collaborative environments that drive organizational success and enhance stakeholder engagement, consistently pushing boundaries to achieve impactful outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Chancellor (President)
Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences
10.2013 - 11.2025
- Administered visionary leadership to the university, ensuring alignment with its mission, values, and long-term goals
- Delivering strategic oversight and support to the funding, budgeting, and financial management of the university
- Providing strategic and effective leadership in the University's various planning, academic, research, development and community engagement services
- Ensured institutional success through effective policies, services, and engagement strategies with a wide range of stakeholders including community leaders, granting agencies, other educational institutions
- Represented the Institution at national and international forums, building relationships with governments, industry, alumni, and academic partners.
- Provided on-site support to students, employers, and co-workers for positive workplace experiences.
Professor / Foreign Professor
Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Science
01.2007 - 01.2024
- Supervised and mentored MS, and PhD students.
- Taught MS and PhD students
- Conducting research and publishing findings
- Performed administrative and service tasks for their institution
- Help students prepare for and actively participate in class discussions, group projects
Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences
11.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided guidance, resources, and support to safeguard the timely submission of technical, progress, and compliance with accordance with the policies and procedures.
- Ensured the management of project funds in accordance with federal, university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures
- Provided direction and facilitation to ensure compliance of safety and environmental procedures in line with federal, state, and university’s policies and procedures
- Carried out Strategic planning, managing budgets and resources
Chairman
Department of Biotechnology and Informatics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Science
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided advice and counsel to the Dean of the Faculty and University management
- Lead the department's administration, faculty, and staff by providing strategic leadership, managing the budget and resources
- Chaired meetings, setting goals, ensuring compliance with university policies
Receiving Manager
Office Depot
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supervised shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
- Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities
- Planned, developed, and implemented the warehouse safety and security programs
- Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and issue work assignments.
- Trained and supervised workers in warehouse duties.
- Ensured safety procedures and smooth daily operations.
Grass Seed Specialist
Cascade International Seed Company
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided turf management services
- Developed and oversaw the fertility and weedicide plans
- Date management and statistical analysis and published research findings
- Organized seminars, field days to present trial results to regional growers
Research Assistant
Department of Crop and Soil Science Oregon State University
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Prepared grant proposals to the donor agencies
- Assisted the Supervisor with developing research methodologies
- Analyzed lab samples, collected and processed and performed statistics analysis
- Compiled research data and analysis of results
- Performed literature reviews and furnished scientific reports
- Conducted seminars, field days and workshops to share trial results with the growers of the region.
Agriculture Research Officer
Agriculture Research Institute
01.1992 - 01.1990
- Carried out multiple field trials testing efficacy fertilizer, pesticides, weedicides, and other factors such as irrigation
- Conducted field trials to evaluate the performance of different crops, varieties
- Conducted research trials to determine the effects of climate change on s crops system in the province of Balochistan
- Assisted the irrigation needs and developed efficient irrigation plans to ensure optimal water usage for water
- Collaborated with other researchers, agricultural professionals, related government departments providing them with actionable insights and recommendations
Education
PhD - Crop Science
Oregon State University
USA01.1998
MS - Crop Science
Oregon State University
USA01.1994
MS - Agronomy
Sindh Agricultural University
Pakistan01.1990
BS - Agriculture
Sindh Agricultural University
Pakistan01.1988
Skills
- Proficient in verbal and written communication
- Event coordination specialist
- Data organization expertise
- Clear presentation delivery
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Affiliations
- Member, Vice Chancellors Search Committee for Public Sector Universities
- Convener, Institutional Performance Evaluation, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Member, Prime Minister Task Force Committee on Agriculture Technology
- Member, National Committee on Research and Development HEC, Islamabad
- Member, PhD Review Committee, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Member Senate, Syndicate and Selection Board of several Universities of Pakistan
International Engagements & Conferences
- Guest of Honor and represented the Pakistani Universities at the Opening Ceremony Higher Education Expo, Wuhan, China, April 27, 201
- Participated as a representative of Universities Balochistan in Consortium of One Belt One Road Universities, Wuhan, China, April 28, 2018.
- Guest of Honorand represented Pakistan at International Forum on Marine Spatial Planning for Countries along the Maritime Silk Road and Island Countries, Zhoushan, China, May 27–28, 2017
- Represented Pakistan in discussions on global trends and challenges in higher education at International Conference on Higher Education – Going Global 2017: The Conference for Leaders of International Education, at London, UK, May 22–25, 2017.
- Attended the project execution meeting of Four-Nation Meeting on Mangrove Biodiversity Survey and Database Construction for South and Southeast Asia, South China Sea Institute of Oceanography, Guangzhou, China, Sept 17, 2019.
- Official visit and MoU for a joint research and development project worth PKR 2.5 billion with Southwest University of Science and Technology, China, July 2016
- Participated, Leadership Training Program for Institutional Heads/Vice Chancellors of Universities, organized by British Council (BC), Vancouver, Canada, Sept 28, 2014.
- Visited as member of an official delegate of Agricultural Study Tour, UC Davis and California Central Valley, USA, August 6–17, 2016
Volunteer & Community Work
Provided relief and humanitarian assistance to the worst flood victims and other natural disaster occasions, Organized free veterinary camps and crop consultation clinics in remote areas, Arranged awareness seminars and workshops on climate change, disaster management, sexual harassment, drug addiction and child abuse, Performed community services including heath, Education and, Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing community service and events, Participated in environmental and reforestation projects and events
Timeline
Vice Chancellor (President)
Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences
10.2013 - 11.2025
Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences
11.2009 - 10.2013
Chairman
Department of Biotechnology and Informatics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Science
03.2008 - 11.2009
Professor / Foreign Professor
Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Science
01.2007 - 01.2024
Receiving Manager
Office Depot
01.2005 - 01.2007
Grass Seed Specialist
Cascade International Seed Company
01.1999 - 01.2001
Research Assistant
Department of Crop and Soil Science Oregon State University
01.1994 - 01.1998
Agriculture Research Officer
Agriculture Research Institute
01.1992 - 01.1990
MS - Crop Science
Oregon State University
MS - Agronomy
Sindh Agricultural University
BS - Agriculture
Sindh Agricultural University
PhD - Crop Science
Oregon State University