Climate Action Plan
Since Pakistan is a developing its general public lacks basic information and Education about Environment Protection its impact on the Climate and adverse effects of Climate Change on our daily lives and economy. Understanding the importance of the topic University of Gujrat started the Department of Environmental Sciences. Purpose of establishing this department was to not only create awareness in this field but also generate valuable human resource capable of serving in this field with up to date practical knowledge. This department started BS Environmental Sciences – Four Year Degree Programs in 2009, M. Phil in 2013 and finally P. hD in 2016. Currently Department is operating with 07 P. hD and 05 M. Phil Faculty Members.
Workshops and Seminars Conducted by Faculty
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Sr.No |
Date |
Type of information |
Details |
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Dr. Zaki ul Zaman Asam |
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1 |
November 17, 2021 |
Award representations of Faculty in policy making committees |
Founding Member, Environmental Society of Pakistan |
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2 |
August 8 to 10, 2020 |
Community development Initiatives by Faculty and students |
Mentor: Waterboot camp and Challenge Competition: innovative and practical water conservation solutions in the hospitality sector. Organized by UNDP in collaboration with Concepts Unlimited. |
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3 |
April 20 to 21, 2020 |
Community development Initiatives by Faculty and students |
Mentor: Master the Disaster KPK - Youth Engagement in Climate Change and Crisis Resilience. Organized by UNDP in collaboration with Concepts Unlimited. |
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4 |
June 27 to 28, 2020 |
Community development Initiatives by Faculty and students |
Mentor: Master the Disaster Punjab - Youth Engagement in Climate Change and Crisis Resilience. |
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Dr. Kiran Hina |
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5 |
02-03-2018 to date |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member, SSSP (Soil Science Society of Pakistan) |
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6 |
6-06-2016 to date |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member, IBI and AllBlackEarth, biochar interest group New Zealand |
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7 |
2012 to 2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member, NZSSS (New Zealand Society for soil science), New Zealand |
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8 |
17-11-2021 |
Founding member of professional bodies of faculty |
Member, Environmental Society of Pakistan, CEES, Punjab University |
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9 |
2-02-2021 |
International Webinar |
Organizer, Research methods and Scientific writing via MS Teams |
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Dr. Mohsin Abbas |
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10 |
22-02-2019 |
Award representations of Faculty in policy making committees |
Member, Board of Directors, Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA), Gujranwala |
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11 |
28-09-2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB), Canada |
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12 |
17-11-2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA), Scotland (In process) |
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13 |
02-12-2016 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Associate Member of Euroscience (Non-profit grassroots association of researchers in Europe) |
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Dr. Mujahid Farid |
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14 |
21-09-2017 |
Award representations of Faculty in policy making committees |
Member Expert, Environmental Approval Committee of Gujranwala Division, Gujranwala |
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15 |
01-03-2020 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Research Advisor in Asia Pacific Science Center (APSC) |
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16 |
30-05-2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Associate Member of International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan |
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17 |
15-05-2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member of European Association of Geochemistry (EAG) |
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18 |
24-06-2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Appointed as Mentor for Early Career Program in Goldschmidt 2021 Congress |
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19 |
15-09-2021 |
Membership of Professional Bodies by Faculty & Students |
Member Scientific Committee in Center for Academic & Professional Career Development and Research (CAPCDR), Bangladesh |
Research Topics of Students
| 2019 MS batch Research Students | ||||
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| S. No | Name | Roll No | Supervisor | SynopsisTitles |
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01 |
Mariam |
19011761-003 |
Dr. Rashid Saeed (Associate Professor) |
Analysis of The Impacts of Urbanization on Net Primary Productivity in Gujrat, Pakistan |
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02 |
Qamroosh |
19011761-011 |
Spatial multi criteria analysis on land use change due to urban sprawl in sialkot city using remote sensing and gis techniques. |
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03 |
Zahid Saqib |
19011761-010 |
dynamic role of the selected road sector project of china pakistan economic corridor (cpec) in the sustainability of the area |
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04 |
Sonum Abbas |
19011761-018 |
Role of Environmental Management system in sustainable business through legal and environmental standards in Sialkot District of Pakistan. |
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05 |
Zainab Azam |
19011761-019 |
Assessment of availability of arsenic in soil and development of its health index in rural and urban areas of gujrat using gis technique |
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06 |
Faiza Jabeen Chaudhry |
19011761-013 |
Spatial multi criteria analysis based on land use change owing to urban growth in gujrat city using remote sensing and gis techniques. |
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07 |
Madiha |
19011761-015 |
Dr. Zaki ul Zaman Asam(Assistant Professor) |
Investigation of impact of compost amendment on soil erosion and carbon sequestration |
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08 |
Arooj Akbar |
20011761-012 |
Dr. Kiran Hina (Assistant Professor) |
Characterization and risk assessment of inorganic pollutants (Heavy metals) in wastewater and drinking water of Gujrat and Jhelum, Pakistan |
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09 |
Meenal Iqbal |
19011761-009 |
Adsorption of phenol from agriculture wastewater using orange peel biochar; effect of pyrolysis temperature and particle size of biochar |
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10 |
Maimoona Mukthar |
19011761-005 |
Dr. Moshin Abbas (Assistant Professor) |
Assessment of work-related pulmonary health status of brick kiln workers in district Bhimber, Azad Kashmir |
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11 |
Rabia Aslam |
19011761-007 |
Occupational pulmonary health in stone & cement plants of Gujranwala: Impact of individual and organizational factors |
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12 |
Shagufta Batool |
19011761-006 |
Association of occupational health impairment and heat stress in manufacturing sector of District Sialkot |
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13 |
Kainat Safdar |
19011761-023 |
Investigation and improvement of occupational fire safety management practices in Gujranwala: An intervention study |
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14 |
Ramzan Anwar |
19011761-022 |
Dr. Mujahid (Assistant Professor) |
Efficacy of brassica napus l. for the treatment of |
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15 |
Amina |
19011761-001 |
Acetic acid assisted phytomanagment of heavy metals contaminated tannery and textile wastewater by lemna minor l. (duck weed) |
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16 |
Abu bakar |
19011761-017 |
Microwave irradiation and ascorbic acid assisted treatment of surgical waste water by using spinacia oleracea l. (spinach) |
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17 |
Arooj Fatima |
19011761-016 |
Chemical assisted treatment of industrial wastewater by hydroponically grown |
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| 2018 MS batch Research Students | ||||
| Sr |
Name |
Roll No. |
Supervisor |
Synopsis Title |
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1 |
Tehniyat Shabbir |
18071761-001 |
Dr. Rashid Saeed |
Tolerance of water hyacinth Eichhornia Crassipes and Determination of its Biochemical Response against Cadmium and Nickle Stress |
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2 |
Sana Iqbal |
18071761-003 |
Organic acid assisted phytoextraction of heavy metals from contaminated water using Eichhornia Crassipes (water hyacinth) |
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3 |
Sidra Alam |
18071761-004 |
Efficiency assessment of Eichhornia Crassipes as a hyperaccumulator for phytoextraction of heavy metals by using citric acid |
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4 |
Ayesha Shahid |
18071761-007 |
Organic acid assisted phytoremediation of heavy metals in contaminated water by using Eichhornia Crassipes |
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5 |
Hafiza Amna |
18071761-008 |
Tolerance of halophyte Suaeda Fruticosa and assessment of its physiological and biochemical response against cadmium and nickel stress |
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6 |
Sana Pervaiz |
18071761-009 |
Phytodesalinizaton of saline soil by using Suaeda Fruticosa and assessment of the role of k+ on the growth of plant |
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7 |
Syeda Soha Tirmizi |
18071761-010 |
Comparative study on effects of different chelating agents in enhancing the phytoextraction potential of Suaeda Fruticosa under heavy metals stress |
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8 |
Hafiz Khuzama Ishaq |
18071761-012 |
Dr. Mujahid Farid |
Citric acid assisted treatment of lead contaminated wastewater by constructed wetland |
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9 |
Ambreen Mussarat |
18061761-001 |
Citric acid assisted treatment of chromium contaminated wastewater by constructed wetland |
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UOG Green Society
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Sr |
Designation |
Selected Candidates |
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1 |
President |
Usama Rashid (18081561-049) |
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2 |
Vice President |
Ans Mehmood (18081561-046) |
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3 |
General Secretary |
Ayesha Ahsan (18081561-001) |
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4 |
Joint Secretary |
Osha Qamar Uz Zaman (19011561-005) |
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5 |
Information Secretary |
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6 |
Finance Secretary |
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7 |
Sport Secretary |
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8 |
Event Organizers |
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Steps For environmental Protection
UOG also has taken following steps to ensure environmental protection.
1. Waste and Garbage are disposed properly, recycle able items are separated and organic waste is used to make fertilizer (certificate from the waste disposal company is attached).
2. Total area of UOG is 145986 square feet while tree count in our jurisdiction is 1850, dedicated space is available for ornamental plants, seasonal flowers and lawns (Pics Attached)