Institute of Environmental Sciences & Engineering
Department: Environment and Agriculture lab Environment and Agriculture lab

Environment and Agriculture lab

Dr.Muhammad Arshad

Lab PI/ Incharge

– Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arshad

–  Email: [email protected]

– Contact: 051-90854200/4201

Introduction
The Environment and Agriculture Lab, located in the School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Science (SINES), is well-equipped to support research in various environmental and agricultural studies. Utilizing advanced analytical tools, the lab conducts water, soil, and air quality assessments, develops re-mediation technologies, and supports biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.

Major research activities
  • Monitoring nutrient levels and pH balance in agricultural soils.
  • Studying the impact of fertilizers, pesticides, and soil amendments.
  • Measuring parameters like dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, pH, and total dissolved solids to assess the impact of pollutants and agricultural run-off.
  • Recycling waste-water in agriculture through treatment and reuse technologies.
  • Studying the use of organic materials to improve soil fertility and carbon sequestration.
  • Developing strategies to enhance crop resilience to environmental stresses such as drought and extreme temperatures.
  • Evaluating the toxicity of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides on non-target organisms in soil and water.
  • Studying the long-term effects of pollutants on soil microbial communities and ecosystem functions.

Available parameters
  • Electrical Conductivity (EC)
  • Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
  • Moisture Content
  • Organic Matter Content
  • Soil Texture
  • Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
  • Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
  • Turbidity
  • Nutrient Concentrations (N, P, K)
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
  • Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
  • Concentration of Specific Ions
  • Heavy Metals
  • Bulk Density

Projects
  • RESURGENCE – Horizon Program, European Union
  • Slow-release fertilizers – UNESCO
  • Enhancing biogas production from sewage sludge and lignocellulosic waste – Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
  • An integrated approach for safe usage of wastewater – HEC, Pakistan

State-of-the-Art Equipment
  • UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (Spectrum SP-UV 300)
  • Precision Balance Meter (IIAXIS)
  • Digital pH Meter (Inolab 7110)
  • Dissolved Oxygen Meter (Multi 9310)
  • Electrical Conductivity Meter (KOMATSU)
  • Total Dissolved Solids Meter (HANNA)
  • Vacuum Desiccator
  • Moisture Analyzer
  • Turbidity Meter

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