Introduction
This research group is recently established in 2022 under the supervision of Dr. Zaeem Bin Babar. It is doing research in broad spectrum with a range of research interests.
Research Areas
- Ambient Air Quality
- Source apportionment of PM2.5
- Chemically treated sustainable construction materials
- Water treatment
- Solid waste to resources
MS Students –In Progress
- Sandarah Ashraf – Source apportionment of PM2.5 in Lahore
- Maryam Tariq – Influence of Chemical Treatment on the structural properties and durability of local bamboo
- Gulshan Sikander – Removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solution using hybrid activated carbon of food and petroleum sludge cake.
- Usman Zaheer – Sustainable and environment-friendly utilization of Petroleum sludge-based biochar in concrete block units
- Gulshan Sikander – Removal of Cd(II) ions from aqueous solution using food waste based-activated carbon
Research-based Awards/Achievements at SCEE-IESE
- PEC’s project award of ~200,000 PKR for project titled, “Influence of Chemical Treatment on the structural properties and durability of local bamboo.”
- Won “Global Champion Award” of 1000 USD by supervising project titled, “Satellite-derived exploration of seasonal variations of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) and NO2 over Gulf Region” comprising of International Internees from Egypt in NUST-FICS’s competition among 80 plus teams.