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Honors and Awards:
- 2023: Keynote Speaker at COP28: Delivered sessions through video recording on "Indigenizing Education for Climate Action" and "Indigenous-Led Climate Action: Democratizing Space Data for Planetary Wellbeing and Education" at the Greening Education Pavilion, organized by Space4Innovation and GEO Indigenous Alliance.
- 2022: Appreciation as Team Member: for International Conference on Future Trends of Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
- 2021: Best Researcher Award: Honoured by the NED Alumni Association of Southern California, USA.
2021: Panel Reviewer: Served as a reviewer for the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Advances.
- 2021: Appreciation Memento: for organizing 2nd Int’ Conf. on Advances in Materials Sci and Env. Engg., June 25-26.
- 2020: Best Researcher Award: Honoured by the NED Alumni Association of Southern California, USA.
2020: Best Delegate Award: Recognized at the 5th Model SCO Youth Conference by the SCOLAR Academy and SCO Secretariat.
- 2019: Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate: Recognized by Tsinghua University, School of Environment.
2018: iTalk Speaker: Selected speaker at Tsinghua University.
- 2018: BRI Countries Delegate: Represented Pakistan in the "Closer to China: Youth Chengdu Activities."
- 2018: United Nations (UNCCD) Award: Secured 3rd prize for the "Kubuqi Desertification Control in My Eyes" initiative.
- 2018: Invited Speaker: Presented at the Tsinghua University Friday Talk series.
- 2017: Tsinghua-Veolia Scholarship: Awarded top-grade research scholarship grant.
- 2017: International Student Ambassador: Represented the School of Environment at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
- 2015, 2017: Best Poster Awards: At 4th & 5th Int’ Conf. on Environmental Simulation & Pollution Control (ESPC), Beijing, China.
- 2014: Chinese Government Scholarship: Received a full scholarship to pursue doctoral studies.
- 2007: 1st Position in Research Project: Achieved top position in a research project by Dept. of Microbiology during BS studies.
- 2007: 2nd Position in Bachelor's Degree: Ranked second in the Bachelor of Science program at the University of Sindh Jamshoro.
- 2006: Student Ambassador: Represented the University of Sindh in the interprovincial student exchange delegation.
- 2005: Appreciation Award: Recognized for contributions to organizing the 1st National Symposium on Microbiology.
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Research Grants & Funding
- NEDAASC USA Grant (2025)
Role: PI; Grant Amount: PKR 97,571
Project: " Sensor & satellite based water quality monitoring using IoT & GEE applications in real time."
Objectives and Outcomes: Develop an IoT device including water quality parameters for real-time online monitoring and satellite based water quality assessment of parameters.
Relevance: Focuses on SDG 06 “Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 13 “Climate Change” and sustainability.
- Consortium Research Program, Pakistan Science Foundation (2024)
Role: Co-PI; Grant Amount: PKR 4.445 million; Project No: PSF/CRP/6/E/Consrm-(305)
Project: "Development of Coatable Super-Hydrophobic, Anti-Dust, and UV Blocking Solution for Solar Panels."
Objectives and Outcomes: Enhance the lifespan and efficiency of solar panels through innovative coating solutions.
Relevance: Integrates nanotechnology and environmental engineering to improve renewable energy infrastructure.
- NEDAASC USA Grant (2024)
Role: PI; Grant Amount: PKR 138,400
Project: " Sensor Based Water Quality Monitoring Using IoT Application in Real Time."
Objectives and Outcomes: Develop an IoT device including water quality parameters for real-time online monitoring.
Relevance: Focuses on SDG 06 “Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 13 “Climate Change” and sustainability.
- Travel Grant, UNEP, UNESCO, WMO, WWQA & EC - JRC Innovation Workshop (2023)
Role: Presenter;
Presentation: "Integrating Sensor-Based IoT and Satellite Remote Sensing for Comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring: An Innovative AI and ML Framework."
Objectives and Outcomes: Presented novel methodologies for real-time water quality monitoring.
Relevance: Highlights intersection of IoT, remote sensing, and AI in environmental monitoring.
- Sindh HEC Research Grant (2023)
Role: Co-PI; Grant Amount: PKR 5 million;
Project: "Sensor-Based Rapid Expiry Detection: Smart Packaging for Rapid Identification of Rotten Food."
Objectives and Outcomes: Develop and characterize intelligent packaging solutions to enhance food safety.
Relevance: Applies sensor technology to address public health and food safety concerns.
- NEDAASC USA Grant (2023)
Role: PI; Grant Amount: PKR 130,000
Project: "Solid Waste Management and Waste Disposal Practices in Karachi."
Objectives and Outcomes: Investigate and propose sustainable waste management practices.
Relevance: Focuses on urban environmental management and sustainability.
- National Research Program for Universities, HEC Pakistan (2022)
Role: Co-PI; Grant Amount: PKR 6.475 million; Ref No: 20-17067/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021
Project: "Spatial Mapping of Arsenic Concentration Hotspots and Sustainable Water Treatment System for Larkana Divi, Sindh."
Objectives and Outcomes: Identify arsenic hotspots and develop a sustainable water treatment prototype.
Relevance: Addresses critical public health issues related to water quality.
- University Research Grant, NED University of Engineering & Technology (2022)
Role: Co-PI; Grant Amount: PKR 1 million
Project: "Sustainable Solid Waste Management & Waste Disposal Practices in Karachi."
Objectives and Outcomes: Develop strategies for effective solid waste management.
Relevance: Enhances urban environmental sustainability practices.
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