PROF. DR. SHAHID NASEEM PERSONAL INFORMATION Position: Professor, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. Date of Birth : May 24, 1959 Address: Office: Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Post code 75270, Tel: 99261300-25, Ext. 2539 E-mail [email protected] ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS • Ph.D., 1997, “Genesis of Manganese ore deposits of Lasbela, Balochistan, Pakistan”, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • M.Sc., Geology, 1983, Specialization in Geochemistry and Petroleum Geology, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • B.Sc. (Hons),1981,Geology as major with Chemistry and Physics as minor subjects, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION Geochemistry, Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology. HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION APPROVED PHD SUPERVISOR • Supervised two Ph.D. Research Scholars in 2008. • Research work of two more scholars is in progress. • Examiner of Ph.D. Degree in Punjab University, Lahore. • Examiner of M.Phil Degree in Peshawar University. NTS REVIEWER Paper setter and reviewer (Geology) for National Testing Services Pakistan EDITOR Karachi University Journal of Science, published by the Dean faculty of science. 0 RESEARCH PUBLICATION HONOR Published in high Impact Factor International Journals 1. Chemosphere (Elsevier ), 2010, Vol. 78, 1313–1321 (Impact Factor 3.054). 2. Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier ), 2009, Vol.171: 424-430. (Impact Factor 2.975) BioMedLib Article Ranking Paper entitled “Lithological influences on occurrence of high-fluoride groundwater in Nagar Parkar area, Thar Desert, Pakistan”, stands in Top Ten publications of same topics in 2011. RESEARCH ARTICLE REVIEWER • Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences (International Journal). • Journal of the Chemical Soc. of Pakistan, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi. • Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, Karachi. • Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Dept. of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi. • Sindh University Research Journal, (Science Series) Dept. of Fresh Water Biology and Fisheries, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. SUBJECT EXPERT • Evaluated research publications for the post of Associate Professor, University of Balochistan, Quetta. • Act as subject expert for the post of Assistant Professor, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. • Act as subject expert for the post of Lectures, University of Balochistan, Quetta. • Act as subject expert for the post of Lectures, Federal Urdu University of Science and Technology, Karachi. TEACHING EXPERIENCE More than 27 years postgraduate and graduate teaching at the Department of Geology, University of Karachi. 1. Cooperative Teacher From 01-09-1983 to 21-09-1984 2. Lecturer From 22-09-1984 to 29-01-1995 3. Assistant Professor From 30-01-1995 to 31-12-2000 4. Professor From 01-01-2001 to date 1 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS • 22 in foreign + 23 in Pakistani Journals of international repute (Total 45). (As first author in many publications) • Published 8 Abstracts. SUPERVISION OF M.P HIL /P H.D H.E.C. approved Ph.D. research supervisor Following scholars have completed their Ph.D. degree s in 2008 1. Dr. Erum Bashir, “Geology and Geochemistry of Mangesite Ore Deposits, Khuzdar, Balochistan, Pakistan” 2. Dr. Tahir Rafiq “Occurrence, Distribution and Origin of Fluoride-Rich Groundwater in the Thar Desert, Pakistan Following scholars are enrolled under my supervision for M.Phil/Ph.D. degrees. • Ms. Salma Hamza , “The influence of Ophiolitic and Sedimentary rocks on cultivated and wild vegetations of Winder Agriculture Farms, Balochistan, Pakistan” • Mr. S. Khalid Hussain Alvi “Geotechnical Evaluation of Building stones of Lasbela and Khuzdar Regions, Balochistan, Pakistan”. SUPERVISION OF HEC RESEARCH FELLOW Supervised research work of following research fellows of Higher Education Commission and published joint research papers. • Mr. M. Naseem, from June 1, 2002 to may 31, 2003. • Ms. Sadia Shamim Khan, from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH • Supervise research projects of Geochemistry for the students of M.Sc. (Final, Courses Geol. 661, 662, 673) every academic year. • Supervise geological mapping programme for the students of M.Sc. (Final, Course Geol. 604) every academic year. • Supervise geological fieldwork for the students of B.Sc.Hons. IIIrd year and M.Sc. Previous (Course Geol. 506) every academic year. • Supervise geological fieldwork for the students of BS. 4th year (Course Geol. 651, 652) every academic year. 2 CONSULTANCY SERVICES • Trained personnel from local cement industry in Applied Geochemistry of Carbonate Rocks. • Provided field training for mineral exploration to members of a foreign mineral exploration company. • Lead several one to three days geological field excursions for foreign petroleum company in Pab Range, Balochistan for oil and gas exploration. • Supervised 20 days field programme of oil and gas exploration for a foreign petroleum company in Sindh and Balochistan Areas. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION Actively participated and represented Pakistan in International Geological Correlation Programme (IGCP-350-Cretaceous Environmental Changes in East and South Asia), Head Office: Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan (1994-98). Published two papers under the programme. UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI AWARD Cash Award and letter of appreciation by the Vice-Chancellor, University of Karachi for preparing a fresh map of the University, boundary marking and active participation in University land recovery. SPECIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE On recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Karachi, received Special science and Technology Allowance from Pakistan Council for Science and Technology. PRODUCTIVITY ALLOWANCE Awarded Productivity Allowance for the year 2003 from Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Islamabad. 3 RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH PCSIR Worked on “Estimation of Major and Trace Elements in Stream Sediments of Lasbela and Khuzdar Districts, Balochistan” in progress in collaboration with PCISR, Karachi. (ACRC/KLC-I-16) RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY , UNIVERSITY OF SINDH , JAMSHORO Collaborative research programme, leading to international publications and Ph.D. research projects. HONORARY TEACHING Honorary teaching of M.Sc. Classes in Federal Urdu Science College, Karachi during 1996- 2000. EXAMINER Head examiner, examiner and paper setter for graduate and postgraduate levels for Federal Govt. Urdu Science and D.J. Govt. Science Colleges. COURSE /S EMINAR , ORGANIZED /R EPRESENTED • Organized course on “Geoscientific Writing and Editing” under the joint sponsorship of AGID and Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Feb. 26-28, 1989. • Organized (as Convener “Field excursion Committee”) Petroleum Seminar, Jan. 23-24, 1994, Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • Served as Rapporteure of Second SEGMITE International Conference and Exibition, April 11- 14, 1994, Karachi, Pakistan. • Served as Rapporteure of “Panel Discussion on Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness”, under joint sponsorship of SEGMITE and Department of Geology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, Feb. 24, 2001. • Attended National Conference on Fossil Fuel and Mineral Resources of Sindh. Organized by University of Sindh, Jamshoro February 28- March 01, 2005. • Workshop on Coal, Granite and China clay resources of Thar area, Sindh, Pakistan. Organized by Geological Survey of Pakistan and Sindh Coal Authority, May 31, 2005. • Attended Annual Technical Conference. Organized by PAPG-SPE, Islamabad, November 28- 29, 2005. • Seminar on Seismic Risk of Karachi area and its Mitigation "some new thoughts". Organized by Geological Survey of Pakistan, May 8, 2006. 4 • One day National Seminar on CBM Prospect of Sindh-A Venture of Opportunities for Growth. Organized by University of Sindh, Jamshoro and Weatherford Oil Tool M.E. Ltd. February 13, 2010. • Lecture on Different Mud System and their application. Organized by Department of Petroleum Technology, University of Karachi, Feburary 26, 2011. • One day National Conference on Coal of Sindh-Endeavours for Powering Pakistan. Organized by University of Sindh, Jamshoro and Weatherford Oil Tool M.E. Ltd. February 19, 2011. • Technical Lecture on Appilication of Sequence Stratigraphy. Organized by AAPG-PAPG, March 24, 2011. • One day Seminar on Marine Resources Potential and Environment of the Northern Arabian Sea. Organized by NIO, Karachi, April 30, 2011. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE • Member, Academic Committee, Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi. (Nominee of University of Karachi). • Member, Management Committee, Centralized Science Laboratories, University of Karachi. • Member, Committee for the Evaluation of Research Proposals of the Staff Members of the Science Faculty for Funding by the University of Karachi. • Member Syllabus Committee and Board of studies in Geology, University of Karachi. • Member Board of Faculty of Science, University of Karachi. • Member Academic Council and Senate, University of Karachi. • Member (former) Landscape gardening council, University of Karachi. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS OF PROF. DR. SHAHID NASEEM 1. Naseem , S., Bashir, E. and Khalid Hussain, K., 2011. Evaluation of geotechnical characteristics of Lasbela barite deposits of Balochistan, Pakistan, as heavyweight aggregate, Bulletin Engineering Geology & Environment , 2. Naseem , S., Salma Hamza, S. and Erum Bashir,