Hina Shehnaz, PhD
Assistant Professor / Incharge Chairperson
Dr. Shehnaz holds PhD in Chemistry from University of Karachi. She has been serving in various faculty positions for fourteen years and has several publications to her credit in national and international research journals. She is an expert committee member of Sindh Environmental Protection Agency. Her areas of interest are Environmental / Synthetic chemistry, Phytoremediation of Soil, Water Management System
Imran Ali, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Imran Ali completed PhD in Environmental Engineering from Hanyang University, Seoul South Korea with distinction and best thesis award. He did Post-Doc in Environmental Engineering from Hanyang University, Seoul South Korea. He has 30 international research publications in JCR Clarivate Analytics journals with cumulative impact factor of 150. He is HEC approved PhD supervisor in Engineering and Technology. He has worked in Yunus Textile Mills, Karachi Pakistan as a Deputy Manager, Energy and Environment for five and half years. He has supervised 4 MS students. He is an editorial board member of a research journal. His areas of interest are nanomaterials synthesis, characterization and applications in wastewater treatment, energy recovery and resource recovery.
Mohammad Hashim Zuberi, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Zuberi holds PhD in Chemistry from University of Karachi. He has been serving in various faculty positions for Eight years and has twenty- four research publications to his credit in national and international research journals. Under his supervision, seven MS students had completed their MS Thesis. His areas of interest are pharmaceutical and nanomaterial synthesis used for pharmaceutical, agricultural and environmental applications and Air & Noise quality monitoring.
Altaf Hussain Lahori, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Altaf Hussain Lahori earned PhD in Environmental Science from Northwest A&F University, China. During PhD, he won President Scholarship award based on his academic and research performance. His research areas include remediation of potentially toxic metals polluted soils, phytoremediation, smart biochar technology, modified biochar preparation, sustainable agriculture, soil fertility, soil salinity and solid waste management. He is HEC approved PhD supervisor. He has produced 3 MPhil students and is an editorial board member of two international journals. He has to his credit 54 research articles published in national and international journals along with 02 book chapters.
Kabir Ghoto, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kabir Ghoto earned his PhD degree in Environmental Science from Xiamen University, China and he is working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences. His research involves nature and environment and analyses the impacts of human intervention on ecosystems. To elucidate the physiological and biochemical responses of plants to environmental stressors, with particular emphasis on heavy metal toxicity, nanoparticle toxicity, zinc toxicity, and the ameliorative roles of signaling molecules like hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and investigates the biological responses of concerned plant species to above stress. Dr Ghoto’s research extends to the effects of engineered nanoparticles, such as zinc oxide (ZnO), titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silicon dioxide (SiO2), on plant growth and physiological responses that influence root exudates and plant stress tolerance is systematically assessed, contributing to the understanding of nanoparticle-mediated stress responses in plants. Furthermore, the role of hydrogen sulfide in root development and growth of mangrove species is studied, with a particular focus on its potential as a signaling molecule that could mitigate environmental stressors. Profile root exudates from Avicennia marina seedlings under varying salinity conditions and their interaction with trace metals, aiming to uncover the underlying mechanisms of metal stress and rhizosphere chemistry. Besides this, Dr Ghoto evaluates the impacts of nitric-rich acid rain (N-SiAR) on Arabidopsis thaliana plants. Additionally, the role of nitric oxide (NO) in modulating salt tolerance in salt-tolerant mangrove species, particularly Avicennia marina, is explored to understand its potential in enhancing plant resilience to saline environments. This multidisciplinary research integrates environmental impact assessments, plant physiology, and hydroponic cultivation techniques, while incorporating advanced methodologies in oxidative stress measurement, metabolic profiling, and rhizosphere chemistry. Through these investigations, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of plant stress physiology, pollutant dynamics, and the potential use of signaling molecules to mitigate environmental stress in plants. Dr. Ghoto’s research focuses on the ecological impact of invasive plant species, such as Spartina alterniflora, and their influence on soil methane and carbon dioxide fluxes within mangrove ecosystems. The study employs advanced analytical techniques, including excitation-emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence spectrometry. Dr. Ghoto’s new research includes statistical tools, hybrid modeling and advanced data analytics, and are employed to analyze and model complex environmental datasets. This research also contributes to the development of predictive models for air quality monitoring, with applications to the study of the impact of COVID-19 on environmental pollution levels.
Abdul Majeed Pirzada, ME (Master in Engineering)
Assistant Professor
Mr. Abdul Majeed Pirzada holds Masters degree in Environmental Engineering and Management from Mehran University Of Engineering And Technology Jamshoro. He had been working in different construction companies as well as denim industries in the field of health, safety and environment for more than 3 years, and also has teaching experience in private universities. His areas of interest are solid waste management, waste water treatment, air & noise pollution control, environmental management systems, energy conservation, and health, safety and environment.
Ambreen Aziz, M.Sc
Lecturer
Ms. Aziz holds MS in Environmental Science from Sindh Madressatul Islam University. She has been serving in various faculty positions for the last eleven years. She has to her credit two research papers. Her areas of interest are microbial testing, Air & Noise quality monitoring and maintenance of drinking water quality.
Khalid Hassan, M.Sc
Lecturer
Mr. Hasan holds MS in Environmental Science from Sindh Madressatul Islam University. He has been serving in various faculty positions at college level for the last Nine years. His area of interest is environmental microbiology, Environmental Health and Safety.
Naeem Akhtar Samoon, M.Sc
Lecturer
Mr. Naeem holds M.Sc. degree in Environmental Sciences from University of Karachi in 2010 as well as M.Sc. degree in Organic Chemistry from University of Sindh in 2005. He has more than five years of experience in conducting Environmental Impact Assessment and implementing Environmental Management Plans for World Bank funded projects while working for SIDA, NESPAK and ACE. He has served as a faculty member in different educational institutions for two and half years. His areas of interest are Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Laws & Policies.