CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh (M. S. Shaikh) Born on: 25.12.1984 CNIC: 43203-8337608-1 Nationality: Pakistani Address: Chemical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, – - 76062 Cell # +92 333 2620920 Email : [email protected] [email protected] Researcher ID: O-6376-2015

❖ AREA OF EXPERTISE

➢ CO2 Capture ➢ Water treatment ➢ Energy and Environmental management ➢ Thermodynamic and Neural Network Modelling

❖ WORK EXPERIENCE ➢ 22-12-2017 to present Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan ▪ Responsibilities o Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students. o Carrying out research work to contribute in scientific literature and society. o Involved in proposal writing for research grants o Working as coordinator for department laboratories o Involved in departmental lab strengthening process ➢ 17-12-2011 to 21-12-2017 Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan ▪ Responsibilities o Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research. o Teaching graduate and undergraduate students

1 o Undertaking research activities and actively contributing in institution's research profile. o Working as coordinator of laboratories of the department o Representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars.

➢ 19-01-2012 to 31-01-2017 Teaching Assistant / Tutor, Department of Chemical Engineering Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia ▪ Responsibilities o Teaching and conducting special lectures for undergraduate students. o Conducting laboratory experiments for undergraduate students. o Designing lecture notes, presentations and course materials. o Doing invigilation duties in undergraduate examinations o Assessing students’ assignments, presentations, scripts and posters o Other responsibilities as assigned by the department coordinator

➢ 29-01-2008 to 16-12-2011 Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan ▪ Responsibilities

o Designing, preparing and developing teaching materials. o Delivering lectures on various Chemical Engineering core subjects. o Assessing students' coursework, scripts. o Undertaking students’ final year research projects o Working as a departmental coordinator for arranging industrial visits and internships for undergraduate students. o Working as member time table committee for preparing time table for the sessions. o Working as Incharge Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Laboratories. o Preparing departmental annual planning and development reports. o Counselling students as class advisor for academic and social affairs. o Doing invigilation in undergraduate and postgraduate examinations.

➢ 08-01-2007 to 28-01-2008 Lab Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department

2 Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan ▪ Responsibilities o Teaching Various Chemical Engineering subjects o Conducting laboratory practical classes o Designing, preparing and developing laboratory practical schemes o Maintaining stock registers and other laboratory records o Doing invigilation in undergraduate examinations o Assessing students' coursework, scripts. o Miscellaneous responsibilities and departmental assignments

➢ 26-10-2007 to 06-01-2012 Warden (Part Time), Hyder Bux Jatoi Boys Hostel Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan ▪ Responsibilities

o Looking after day to day affairs of hostel residents. o Be responsible for general cleanliness and maintenance o Keeping and maintaining hostel allotment record of residents. o Recovering hostel fees from residents in time. o Submitting regularly the list of defaulters. o To calculate the hostel dues outstanding against the residents. o To see that genuine problems of residents resolved. o Supervising hostel staff and maintain effective coordination with Provost Office and Security staff.

➢ 13-06- 2005 to 13-07- 2005 Internee, Engro Chemicals Pakistan Limited Daharki, District Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan ▪ Responsibilities

o Comprehensively learned Urea Manufacturing Process. o Completed the line tracing of Urea Production Plant. o Learned the Start up and Shut down Procedures of Urea Plant. o Learned Health, Safety and Environment Policy. o Successfully completed various assignments concerning the problems of Urea Plant.

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❖ QUALIFICATION

➢ PhD. Chemical Engineering (2017) Department of Chemical Engineering Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia ➢ Master of Chemical Engineering (M.E) (2011) Chemical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan ➢ Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (B.E) (2007) Chemical Engineering Department Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

❖ RESEARCH PROJECTS / GRANTS

1. Project Title: Performance Evaluation and Enhancement of Amino Acid Based

Solvent to Capture High CO2 Content Natural Gas Project Type: Y-UTP (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS) Timeline: 4TH November 2011 – 3RD May 2014 Grant: RM 281,800 / - Grant No. YUTP-15-8209-005 Role: Member / Graduate Research Assistant Status: Completed ▪ Responsibilities o Preparing, compiling and updating the progress reports for internal and external project evaluation. o Setting up and developing the laboratories to accommodate research facilities. o Designing, testing, commissioning and maintenance of equipments. o Managing the funds and planning for purchasing of equipments and other items. o Supervising and training of newly appointed technicians, research officers and postgraduate students for equipment operation. o Conducting project research activities for technical writing and patent filing.

4 o Coordinating with Research and Innovation Office and PETRONAS for project related activities.

2. Project Title: High Pressure Solubility and Kinetic Study of High CO2 content Methane Mixture in Novel Aqueous Sterically Hindered Amino Acid (SHAA) Project Type: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Timeline: 5TH December 2013 – 4TH June 2016 Grant: RM 71,000 / - Grant No. FRGS/2/2013/TK05/UTP/01/1 Role: Member Status: Completed ▪ Responsibilities

o Designing and customization of various equipments for CO2 absorption studies and their commissioning, testing, etc. o Conducted research on performance evaluation of various

solvents for CO2 absorption. o Managed cash flow and purchase requisition of consumables and assets for project. o Worked as coordinator for all communications and reporting to ministry for project evaluation and audits. o Preparing, compiling and updating the progress reports for internal and external project evaluation. o Assisting project leader in preparation of documents for international collaborations and MoUs. o Attending meetings, professional seminars, workshops and exhibitions related to the project. o Research results analysis, paper writing and patent filing.

3. Project Title: CO2 Management Absorption Studies of Enhanced Sterically

Hindered Amine Solvent for CO2 Rich Methane Gas Project Type: Y-UTP (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS) Timeline: 1ST April 2016 – 31ST March 2019 Grant: RM 199, 989 / - Grant no. YUTPFRG-0153AA-E14 Role: Member 5 Status: Ongoing ▪ Responsibilities o Preparing and reviewing of progress reports. o Assisting in research results analysis and other activities. o Reviewing of technical writings and assisting in patent filing. o Coordinating with team members on project related activities.

❖ PATENTS

1. Invention: Enhanced sodium L-prolinate based solvent blend for carbon dioxide removal from various gas streams at low to high-pressure conditions. Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam Patent status: Filed on 13th February, 2017 Patent Ref. No. PI 2017700453

2. Invention: A solvent for removing carbon dioxide from a gas stream. Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam Patent status: Filed on 15th May, 2015 Patent Ref. No. PI 2015701573

❖ AWARDS

1. Excellent Award 2018, Mehran University Alumni Association Annual Awards 2018, Jamshoro.

2. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 16-18 February 2017, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Product title: High Performance Green Solvent for CO2 capture Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam Achievements: Gold Medal

3. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 18-20 February, 2016, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Product title: New environmentally friendly solvent for CO2 capture at offshore conditions Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam Achievements: Gold Medal Special award (Best Award)

4. International Invention and Innovation Exhibition (ITEX), 11-13 May, 2017, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Product title: High Performance Green Solvent for CO2 Capture Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam, Wong Mee Kee. Achievements: Silver Medal

5. International Invention and Innovation Exhibition (ITEX), 12-14 May, 2016, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Product title: A Green Solvent for Industrial CO2 Capture at High Pressure Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam 6 Achievements: Gold Medal

6. Pertandingan Rekacipta Dan Inovasi Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (PERINTIS), 16th November 2016, UNITEN Putrajaya, Malaysia. Product title: A Green Solvent for Industrial CO2 Capture at High Pressure Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam Achievements: Silver Medal TNB Special Award

7. 35TH Science and Engineering Design Exhibition (35TH SEDEX) 5-6 August, 2015, UTP, Perak, Malaysia Product title: A green solvent for high-pressure industrial CO2 capture Inventors: Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Azmi Mohd Shariff, Mohd Azmi Bustam Achievements: Gold Medal Best Idea Generation Award (igen award) Best Presenter Award

8. International Invention and Innovation Exhibition (ITEX), 21-23 May, 2015, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Product title: PC-GLY: An Eco-friendly solvent for CO2 capture Inventors: Azmi Mohd Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Mohd Azmi Bustam Achievements: Silver Medal

9. 34TH Science and Engineering Design Exhibition (34TH SEDEX) 8-9 December, 2014, UTP, Perak, Malaysia Product title: Environmental friendly solvent blend for high-pressure industrial CO2 capture Inventors: Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Azmi Mohd Shariff, Mohd Azmi Bustam Achievements: Gold Medal Most Innovative Research Award Champion

❖ JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, Sahil Garg, M. A. Bustam, “Physical properties of aqueous solutions of potassium L-prolinate from 298.15 to 343.15 K at atmospheric pressure” Chemical Papers 2017, 71, 1185 - 1194 (I.F: 1.258).

2. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Measurement and prediction of physical properties of aqueous sodium L-prolinate and piperazine as a solvent blend for CO2 removal” Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2015, 102, 378-388 (I.F: 2.538).

3. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, G. Murshid, “Physicochemical Properties of Aqueous Solutions of Sodium Glycinate in the Non-Precipitation Regime from (298.15 to 343.15) K” Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2015, 23 (3) 536-540. (I.F:1.147).

4. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Physicochemical properties of aqueous solutions of sodium L-prolinate as an 7 absorbent for CO2 capture” Journal of Chemical Engineering Data 2014, 59 (2) 362-368 (I.F: 2.323).

5. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, G. Murshid, “Physical properties of aqueous solutions of potassium carbonate + glycine as a solvent for carbon dioxide removal” Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 2014, 79 (6) 19-27 (I.F: 0.822).

6. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Analysis of Physicochemical Properties of Aqueous Sodium Glycinate (SG) Solutions at low concentrations from (0.1 to 2.0) M” Journal of Applied Science 2014, 14 (10) 1055-1060. (ISI indexed).

7. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Study of CO2 Solubility in Aqueous Blend of Potassium Carbonate Promoted with Glycine” Applied Mechanics and Materials 2014, 625, 19-23 (ISI indexed).

8. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Physical properties of aqueous solutions of sodium glycinate (SG) and piperazine (PZ) as a solvent for CO2 capture” Journal of Chemical Engineering Data 2013, 58 (3), 634- 638. (I.F: 2.323).

9. Sahil Garg, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Asma Aftab, Nor Faiqa “Experimental data, thermodynamic and neural network modelling of CO2 solubility in aqueous sodium salt of L-phenylalanine” Journal of CO2 Utilization, 2017, (19) 146-156 (I.F: 4.292).

10. Sahil Garg, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Asma Aftab, Nor Faiqa “VLE of CO2 in aqueous potassium salt of L-phenylalanine: Experimental data and modeling using modified Kent-Eisenberg model” Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 2016, (34) 864-872 (I.F: 2.718).

11. Sahil Garg, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Asma Aftab, Nor Faiqa “Selected physical properties of aqueous potassium salt of l-phenylalanine as a solvent for CO2 capture” Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2016, (113) 169-181 (I.F: 2.538).

12. Sahil Garg, A. M. Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Asma Aftab, Nor Faiqa “Measurement and prediction of physical properties of aqueous sodium salt of L-phenylalanine” Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2016, 81 (0) 1–18, doi: 10.2298/JSC160222081G (I.F: 0.822).

13. Sahil Garg, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Asma Aftab, Nor Faiqa “Surface Tension and Derived Surface Thermodynamic Properties of Aqueous Sodium Salt of L-Phenylalanine” Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2016, Vol. 9 (29) 1 - 11 (SCOPUS indexed). 8

14. Sahil Garg, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Asma Aftab, Nor Faiqa “A Neural Network Approach to Predict the Density of Aqueous MEA Solution, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2015, 9 (37) 415-422 (ISI indexed).

15. Nor Faiqa, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Lau Keok Keong, Sahil Garg, Asma Aftab, “Physicochemical Properties of Aqueous Potassium Salt of α- Methylalanine (K-AMALA) as an absorbent for CO2 removal” Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2015, 9 (37) 377-384 (ISI indexed).

16. Asma Aftab, A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, Bhajan Lal, Sahil Garg, Nor Faiqa, “Measurement and Prediction of Density, Viscosity and Refractive Index of aqueous Potassium β-alaninate” Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2015, 9 (36) 556-561 (ISI indexed).

17. M. S. Shaikh, K. Qureshi, I. Bhatti, “Utilization of Tea Waste For The Removal Of Arsenic (III) From Aqueous Solution” Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series) 2011, Vol. 43 (1) 97- 104. (HEC recognized).

18. K. Qureshi, I. Bhatti, M. S. Shaikh. “Development of Bio- coagulant From Mango Pit For The Purification Of Turbid Water”, Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series) 2011, Vol. 43 (1) 105-110. (HEC recognized).

19. I. Bhatti, K. Qureshi, M. S. Shaikh. “Light Weight Insulating Material Prepared From Rice Husk”, Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, 2011, 7, 381-387. (David Publishing USA). (HEC recognized).

20. Asma Aftab, A. M. Shariff, Sahil Garg, Bhajan Lal, M. S. Shaikh and Nor Faiqa, “Solubility of CO2 in aqueous sodium B-alaninate: Experimental study and modeling using Kent Eisenberg model”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2018, (131) 385-392 (I.F: 2.538)

21. Pervez Hameed Shaikh, Nursyarizal Bin Mohd Nor, Anwer Ali Sahito, Perumal Nallagownden, Irraivan Elamvazuthi, M. S. Shaikh “Building energy for sustainable development in Malaysia: A review” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017, (75) 1392-1403 (I.F: 9.184).

22. Muhammad Athar, Azmi Mohd Shariff, Azizul Buang, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Tan Lian See “Inherent safety for sustainable process design of process piping at the preliminary design stage” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019 (209) 1307-1318. (I.F: 5.651).

23. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Sahil Garg, Khadija Qureshi, Pervez Hameed Shaikh and Inamullah Bhatti “Experimental Studies and Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Surface Tension of Aqueous 9 Sodium L-prolinate Solutions and Piperazine blends” Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019, (Accepted) (I.F: 1.712).

24. Muhammad Athar, Azmi Mohd Shariff, Azizul Buang, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Tan Lian See “Review of process industry accidents analysis towards safety system improvement and sustainable process designing” Chemical Engineering and Technology, 42 (2019) 1-16 (I.F: 1.588).

❖ INTERNATIONAL PROCEEDINGS

1. A. M. Shariff, M. S. Shaikh, M. A. Bustam, Sahil Garg, Nor Faiqa, Asma Aftab “High-pressure Solubility of Carbon Dioxide in Aqueous Sodium L-Prolinate Solution” Procedia Engineering 2016, (148), 580-587. (ISI indexed).

2. Nor Faiqa, A. M. Shariff, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Lau Keok Keong, Sahil Garg, Asma Aftab “Physical Properties of Aqueous Sodium Salt Solution of α- Methylalanine (Na-AMALA)” Procedia Engineering 2016, (148), 444-450. (ISI indexed).

3. L.S. Tan, A. M. Shariff, K.K. Lau, M. S. Shaikh, G. Murshid, “High Pressure Rheology and Viscosity of Monoethanolamine with n-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone and Water Hybrid Solvent” Procedia Engineering 2016, (148), 5-10. (ISI indexed).

❖ CONFERENCE ORAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, “Efficient Solvent for CO2 Capture” International Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemical Sciences (ICGSCS-2018), 3RD to 4TH March 2018, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology , Sindh Pakistan. (Keynote Speaker).

2. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Study of

CO2 Solubility in Aqueous Blend of Potassium Carbonate Promoted with Glycine” 3RD International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials (ICPEAM-2014), 3RD - 5TH June 2014, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

3. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Solubility of carbon dioxide in aqueous potassium carbonate promoted with L-proline” 4TH International Chemical and Environmental Engineering Conference (ICEEC- 2014) 14TH – 16TH February, 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

10 4. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Solubility of carbon dioxide in aqueous sodium glycinate solutions at high pressure” 2ND International Renewable Energy and Environment Conference (IREEC – 2013), 4TH – 6TH July, 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

5. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, and Ghulam Murshid, “Analysis of Physicochemical Properties of Aqueous Sodium Glycinate (SG) Solutions at low concentrations from (0.1 to 2.0) M” International Oil and Gas Symposium and Exhibition (IOGSE- 2013), 9TH – 11TH October, 2013, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

6. M. S. Shaikh, A. M. Shariff, M. A. Bustam, “High CO2 capture from natural gas: Improvement opportunities”, 3RD International Chemical and Environmental Engineering Conference, 21ST – 23RD December, 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

7. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Khadija Qureshi, Ashfaque H. Pirzada. “Investigating the Potential of Tea Waste for the Removal of Arsenic from Aqueous Solution”, 1st International Chemical and Environmental Engineering Conference (ICEEC) 26TH – 28TH November 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

8. Ansa Mahar, Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Inamullah Bhatti, “Performance analysis of a plate type heat exchanger for milk pasteurization” 5TH International Conference on “Energy Environment and Sustainable Development for Growing Economies”, 14TH – 16TH November 2018, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan.

❖ BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, Pervez H. Shaikh, Khadija Qureshi, Inamullah Bhatti, “Green House Effect and Carbon Foot Print” Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier (2018)1-6.

2. Pervez H. Shaikh, Muhammad S. Shaikh, Mahesh Kumar, Fahemullah Shaikh, Muhammad A. Uqaili, Inamullah Bhatti, “Environmental Assessment of Green Buildings” Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier (2019)1-6.

11 3. Azmi Mohd Shariff and Muhammad Shuaib Shaikh, “Aqueous Amino Acid Salts and Their Blends as Efficient Absorbents for CO2 Capture” Energy Efficient Solvents for CO2 Capture by Gas-Liquid Absorption, 2017, 117-151 (Springer International Publishing, ISI Indexed).

❖ FYP PROJECTS SUPERVISED

1. Thermodynamic Modelling of CO2 absorption by amino acid-based solvent using modified Kent-Eisenberg Model (2018).

2. Removal of arsenic (III) from aqueous solution by using papaya peels (2018).

3. Experimental and modelling studies on the removal of toxic metals through adsorption process from water (2018).

4. Toxicity analysis of the solvent used for CO2 capture (2018).

5. Corrosion analysis of solvents used for CO2 capture (2018).

6. Removal of Turbidity from water using mango pits as natural coagulant (2010).

7. Removal of Arsenic from aqueous solution by orange peel loaded with Zirconium (IV). (2010).

❖ FYP SURVEY BASED SHORT TERM PROJECTS SUPERVISED

1. Effects of Open area solid waste incineration in Hyderabad city, Sindh, Pakistan. (2011).

2. Health Risks of e – waste on laborers working in electronic repair shops of Hyderabad city, Sindh, Pakistan. (2010).

3. Effects of traffic noise pollution on people of Hyderabad city, Sindh Pakistan. (2010).

4. Air Pollution effects on people living Near Kotri SITE Area, Sindh, Pakistan. (2009).

5. Noise pollution effects on people living near Hyderabad and Jamshoro railways stations of Sindh Pakistan. (2009).

6. Drinking water quality problems in district Jamshoro and effects on people. (2009).

7. Effects of hospital solid waste of Hyderabad hospitals on people and environment. (2008).

8. Problems of solid waste disposal and attitude of people of Hyderabad City against the local government. (2008).

12 ❖ TRAININGS ATTENDED

1. Training on Technology Program Evaluators, organized by Higher Education Commission (HEC), 18 – 19 April 2018 HEC Regional Office Karachi Pakistan.

2. Training on “Perkin Elmer Natural Gas Analyzer Model 2003”, 7TH – 8TH April 2016, Research Centre for CO2 Capture, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia in collaboration with Perkin Elmer Malaysia.

3. Raman Spectroscopy Advance Training, 14TH – 15TH August, 2014, Research Centre for CO2 Capture, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia in collaboration with Thermo Scientific Malaysia.

4. Training on “Outcome Based Education (OBE) for Technologist and Graduate Assistant”, 16TH July, 2014, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

5. Training Course on “Arsenic Problems in Sindh and Its Remediation”, 15th to 17th November, 2011, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan and USAID, USA.

6. Training course on “Introduction to Gender and Environment”, 10TH – 15TH November, 2010, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Brunel University, West London.

7. 2ND Teachers Training Program 2009, Directorate of Continuing Education, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

❖ COURSES ATTENDED

1. A short course on “Carbon Capture and Storage”, 7TH – 8TH December, 2015, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

2. Research Methodology Course, 14TH – 17TH May, 2012, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

3. Course on “Publication in First Class Scientific Journals: Strategy and Step”, 17TH September, 2012, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

4. Course on “The Art of Writing Publishable Scientific Manuscript and Beyond”, 17TH September, 2012, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

5. Course on “Pro/ Engineer Wildfire 2.0”, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, 2006.

13 6. Short course on “Nuclear Engineering”, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, 2003.

❖ SEMINARS ATTENDED

1. Seminar on “Industrial Hazards and Safety”, 6TH September, 2005, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

2. Seminar on “Rubber and Polymer Testing Techniques”, 22ND March, 2004, Association of Iron & Steel Technology in collaboration with Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

3. Seminar on the “Advancement of Engineering Profession in Emerging International Scenario”, 21ST September, 2004, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Pakistan Karachi, Pakistan.

4. Seminar on “Recovery of Value Added Products From Waste”, 24TH December, 2009, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Brunel University West London.

5. Seminar on “Latest Trends in Waste Treatment & Management In Developed Countries and Pakistan”, 8TH January, 2008, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Brunel University West London.

❖ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. Workshop on “Gender Mainstreaming Environmental Decision Making and Education”, 18th November, 2008, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Institute for the Environment, Brunel University West London.

2. 1ST National Workshop on “Food Processing”, 23RD – 25TH April, 2007, Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan and Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad.

❖ SYMPOSIUMS / FORUMS / TALKS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1. 5TH International Conference on “Energy Environment and Sustainable Development (EESD-2018)”, 14TH – 16TH November 2018, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan. (Participated as Organizer).

14 2. 2ND International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICCE-2018), 22ND - 23RD January 2018, Movenpick Hotel Karachi, Sindh Pakistan (Participated as Organizer).

3. Distinguished Innovations, Collaborations & Entrepreneurship (DICE) on Energy and Water – 2017 (DEW-17), 12TH to 13TH, December 2017, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan, Participated as “Judge” and “Technical Panel Head”.

4. National Chemical Engineering Symposium (NACES), 28TH – 30TH November 2014, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia. Participated as “Judge”.

5. Innovation Forum on “Academic and Research Exhibition (ACADREX)”, 25TH October 2013, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia. (Participant).

6. Safety Talk on “Mitigating Chemical Risks in Laboratories and the Good Laboratory Practices” 11TH October 2016, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

7. Talk on “Mitigating Health Risks in Laboratory: How to Work Safely, Sustainability and Cost Effectively”, 30TH April, 2014, Research Centre for CO2 Capture, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

8. A program on “Driving Safety and Regulations”, 4TH August, 2016, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia.

9. 1ST International Conference on “Energy Environment and Sustainable Development for Growing Economies”, 4TH – 6TH May, 2009, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan and EPA Sindh.

10. International conference on “Sustainable Water Management”, 15TH – 17TH September 2010, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan in collaboration with National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan, Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam, Pakistan and Exeter University, UK.

❖ COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

o MS Office o Internet browsing o Origin Pro o Mini Tab o Table Curve 2D o Sigma Plot o Design Experiments 15 o EndNote o Turnitin o Matlab o Microsoft Visio

❖ SUPPORTIVE SKILLS / COMPETENCES

o Good training experience in technical writing, grants / project writing, etc. o Strong innovation pitching / elevator pitching skills o Good team player with potential to work in multicultural environments o Research skills o Product grooming and commercialization skills o Strong Communication skills o Interpersonal skills o Positive Attitude o Excellent in Listening, Speaking and Writing English, Sindhi and

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