Zaki ul Zaman Asam
Designation : Associate Professor
Specialization : Environmental Engineering/Science
Specialization : Environmental Engineering/Science
Email : zaki.asam@uog.edu.pk
Office Number : +(92) 92532260000
Dr. Asam has over 15 years of research/teaching experience in the field of Environmental Sciences. During this period, he had been working in various countries including Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, France United Kingdom, China and Pakistan. He is currently serving as Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat. Dr. Asam has been involved in a number of research projects completed in various capacities with a total funding share of over €4 Million. He has supervised 1 PhD, 30 MPhil & 13 BS student thesis to completion while 2 PhD & 3 MPhil students are currently under his supervision. He has published 40 articles in International Peer Reviewed Journals with high impact factors and over 60 papers/abstracts in International Conferences. Dr. Asam has a total impact factor of over 185 and his research work has been cited over 1580 times in peer review press with an H-Index of 20 and i10-Index of 29.
- Post Doctorate, Other
- PhD, Other
- M.Sc, Other
- B.Sc (Hons),University of Punjab
- F.Sc ,Gujranwala Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
- Metric,Gujranwala Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
| Student Name | Degree | Title | Status / Completed Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Naeem | BS | Retrospective investigation of occupational injuries, accidents and available first aid treatment in beverage industrial units of Lahore and Gujranwala (Scholar: Ms. Nimra Zia) Later | 2024 |
| Tayyaba Younas | MS | Evaluation of the effect of indigenous landfill covers on the emission of Greenhouse Gases from waste Evaluation of the effect of indigenous landfill covers on the emission of Greenhouse Gases from waste | 2023 |
| Tayyaba Riaz | MS | Comparative analysis of fuel consumption trends and consequent CO2 emissions with changing Global Climate Comparative analysis of fuel consumption trends and consequent CO2 emissions with changing Global Climate | 2023 |
| Jawerya Rasheed | MS | Quantification of Greenhouse Gases emission from animal farms in Gujrat using static chamber method Quantification of Greenhouse Gases emission from animal farms in Gujrat using static chamber method | 2023 |
| Dua Noman Rana | MS | Assessment of Greenhouse Gases emission potential from solid waste dumps using static chamber method Assessment of Greenhouse Gases emission potential from solid waste dumps using static chamber method | 2023 |
| Maria Shamim | MS | Assessment of the effect of different organic amendments on the soil quality and carbon stock of urban soils Assessment of the effect of different organic amendments on the soil quality and carbon stock of urban soils | 2022 |
| Wajahat Hussain | MS | Development and functioning of a pilot scale constructed wetland for the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater Development and functioning of a pilot scale constructed wetland for the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater | 2021 |
| Madiha | MS | Investigation of impact of compost amendment on soil erosion and carbon sequestration Investigation of impact of compost amendment on soil erosion and carbon sequestration | 2021 |
| Investigation of the impact of compost amendment on carbon sequestering, soil stability and plant growth in urban soils (Scholar: Ms. Kainat Saif) | BS | Investigation of the impact of compost amendment on carbon sequestering, soil stability and plant growth in urban soils (Scholar: Ms. Kainat Saif) | 2020 |
| Assessment of organic matter and carbon sequestration capacity in agricultural and humus deprived soils in Gujranwala division (Scholar: Ms. Sadia Tanveer) | BS | Assessment of organic matter and carbon sequestration capacity in agricultural and humus deprived soils in Gujranwala division (Scholar: Ms. Sadia Tanveer) | 2020 |
| Assessment of occupational noise exposure and associated health impacts in different industrial areas of district Gujrat (Scholar: Ms. Laraib Iqbal) | BS | Assessment of occupational noise exposure and associated health impacts in different industrial areas of district Gujrat (Scholar: Ms. Laraib Iqbal) | 2020 |
| Potential of Woodchip biofilters for removal of Organic Pollutants and Suspended Solids from Wastewater; improved b amended biochar (Scholar: Mr. Usman Ghani) | BS | Potential of Woodchip biofilters for removal of Organic Pollutants and Suspended Solids from Wastewater; improved b amended biochar (Scholar: Mr. Usman Ghani) | 2020 |
| Effects of the use of ornamental plants in the removal of wastewater pollutants through microcosms of surface-flow constructed wetlands (Scholar: Ms. Zenab Azam) | BS | Effects of the use of ornamental plants in the removal of wastewater pollutants through microcosms of surface-flow constructed wetlands (Scholar: Ms. Zenab Azam) | 2019 |
| Analysis of the efficiency of rice husk and sugarcane bagasse in removing different kinds of pollutants from municipal wastewater (Scholar: Ms. Saira Adnan) | BS | Analysis of the efficiency of rice husk and sugarcane bagasse in removing different kinds of pollutants from municipal wastewater (Scholar: Ms. Saira Adnan) | 2019 |
| Assessment of Electronic Waste Generation and Its Recycling Potential in Different Industrial Cities of Central Punjab. (Scholar: Ms. Zainab Arshad). Under process | BS | Assessment of Electronic Waste Generation and Its Recycling Potential in Different Industrial Cities of Central Punjab. (Scholar: Ms. Zainab Arshad). Under process | 2018 - 2020 |
| Effect of Indigenously Available Amendments on Quality of Compost Produced from Biodegradable Solid Waste. (Scholar: Ms. Madiha Alam). Under process | BS | Effect of Indigenously Available Amendments on Quality of Compost Produced from Biodegradable Solid Waste. (Scholar: Ms. Madiha Alam). Under process | 2018 - 2020 |
| Biogas production from municipal solid waste and Agricultural residue using dry anaerobic digestion technique. (Scholar: Mr. Adil Khalid) | BS | Phytoremediation of heavy metals from wastewater by Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) as a hyperaccumulator (Scholar: Ms. Sidra Alam | 2017 - 2019 |
| Life cycle assessment of solid waste management systems in Gujrat. (Scholar: Ms. Maria Siddique) | BS | Life cycle assessment of solid waste management systems in Gujrat. (Scholar: Ms. Maria Siddique) | 2017 - 2019 |
| Assessment of constructed wetlands in treating domestic wastewater (Scholar: Ms. Sultana Jamil). Co-supervisor | BS | Assessment of constructed wetlands in treating domestic wastewater (Scholar: Ms. Sultana Jamil). Co-supervisor | 2015 - 2017 |
| Urooj Fatima | MS | Role of Natural Ponds in Wastewater Treatment in Semi-Urban and Rural Areas of Sialkot, Pakistan Role of Natural Ponds in Wastewater Treatment in Semi-Urban and Rural Areas of Sialkot, Pakistan | 2024 |
| Evaluation of Solid Waste Compost as Carbon Sequestering Agent for Agricultural and Humus Deprived Soils: A Potential Solution to Combat Climate Change. (Scholar: Ms. Maria Ajmal). Under process | MS | Evaluation of Solid Waste Compost as Carbon Sequestering Agent for Agricultural and Humus Deprived Soils: A Potential Solution to Combat Climate Change. (Scholar: Ms. Maria Ajmal). Under process | 2018 - 2020 |
| Investigation of the Effects of Indigenous Amendments on Landfill Gas Production in Biocells and Assessment of Resources Recovery from Residual Degraded Waste. (Scholar: Ms. Khadija Zahra). Under process | MS | Investigation of the Effects of Indigenous Amendments on Landfill Gas Production in Biocells and Assessment of Resources Recovery from Residual Degraded Waste. (Scholar: Ms. Khadija Zahra). Under process | 2018 - 2020 |
| Assessment of developing a modern municipal solid waste management system in Gujrat, Pakistan (Scholar: Ms. Maria Ajmal Butt) | MS | Assessment of developing a modern municipal solid waste management system in Gujrat, Pakistan (Scholar: Ms. Maria Ajmal Butt) | 2018 |
| Characterization and quantification of recyclables in household waste of Gujrat city to improve Municipal Solid Waste Management System (Scholar: Mr. Muhammad Zain Mehboob) | MS | Characterization and quantification of recyclables in household waste of Gujrat city to improve Municipal Solid Waste Management System (Scholar: Mr. Muhammad Zain Mehboob) | 2018 |
| Phytoremediation of heavy metals from wastewater by Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) as a hyperaccumulator (Scholar: Ms. Sidra Alam | MS | Life cycle assessment of solid waste management systems in Gujrat. (Scholar: Ms. Maria Siddique) | 2018 |
| Removal of heavy metals from textile industry wastewater by using Orange and Banana peels as an adsorbent (Scholar: Ms. Hajra Ahsan) | MS | Removal of heavy metals from textile industry wastewater by using Orange and Banana peels as an adsorbent (Scholar: Ms. Hajra Ahsan) | 2018 |
| Retrospective investigation of occupational injuries, accidents and available first aid treatment in beverage industrial units of Lahore and Gujranwala (Scholar: Ms. Nimra Zia) | Ph.D | Retrospective investigation of occupational injuries, accidents and available first aid treatment in beverage industrial units of Lahore and Gujranwala (Scholar: Ms. Nimra Zia) | 2018 |
| Maria Ajmal | MS | Biogas production from municipal solid waste and Agricultural residue using dry anaerobic digestion technique. (Scholar: Mr. Adil Khalid) Later | 2018 |
| Investigation of leachate transportation and Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emission from open waste dumping (Scholar: Mr. Muhammad Naeem). Under process | MS | Investigation of leachate transportation and Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emission from open waste dumping (Scholar: Mr. Muhammad Naeem). Under process | 2017 - 2020 |
| Investigation of the effect of mixing agriculture and furniture industry waste to produce compost from organic fraction of municipal solid waste in Gujrat. (Scholar: Mr. Hamza Rafaqat) | MS | Investigation of the effect of mixing agriculture and furniture industry waste to produce compost from organic fraction of municipal solid waste in Gujrat. (Scholar: Mr. Hamza Rafaqat) | 2017 - 2019 |
| Assessment of water use in agriculture and reuse potential of wastewater in District Gujrat. (Scholar: Ms. Ishrat Fatima) | MS | Assessment of water use in agriculture and reuse potential of wastewater in District Gujrat. (Scholar: Ms. Ishrat Fatima) | 2017 - 2019 |
| Association of muscoskeltal symptoms with occupational health and safety performance: A comparative study of small medium and large enterprises in District Sialkot (Scholar: Mr. Hassan Raza) | MS | Association of muscoskeltal symptoms with occupational health and safety performance: A comparative study of small medium and large enterprises in District Sialkot (Scholar: Mr. Hassan Raza) | 2016 - 2018 |
| Assessment of various factors involved in spreading smog in different cities of Central Punjab (Scholar: Ms. Angbeen Choudhry) | MS | Assessment of various factors involved in spreading smog in different cities of Central Punjab (Scholar: Ms. Angbeen Choudhry) | 2016 - 2018 |
| Assessment of contamination level in drinking water of Mandi Bahau-Din District and its effects on public health (Scholar: Ms. Sidra Iqbal) | MS | Nutrient uptake by vegetated buffer zone area from agriculture runoff and municipal wastewater (Scholar: Ms. Tanzeela Khalil) | 2016 - 2018 |
| Assessment of Sources of contamination in drinking water of Gujrat District (Scholar: Ms. Saeeda Khaliq) | MS | Assessment of biogas production from solid water and agricultural residue with co-digestion of manure (Scholar: Ms. Iqra Suman). Co-supervisor | 2016 - 2018 |
| Wastewater treatment by constructed wetlands and its implementation in Small towns of Gujrat (Scholar: Ms. Maira Mohsin). Co-supervisor | MS | Assessment of contamination level in drinking water of Mandi Bahau-Din District and its effects on public health (Scholar: Ms. Sidra Iqbal) | 2015 - 2017 |
| A study of smog causes in response to climate variations in the area f central Punjab (Scholar: Ms. Kiran Shehzadi) | MS | A study of smog causes in response to climate variations in the area f central Punjab (Scholar: Ms. Kiran Shehzadi) | 2015 - 2017 |
| Enhancement of Biogas Yield and Quality of Digestate by Using Various Waste Products as Co-Substrates in a Co-digestion Biogas Plant (Scholar: Mr. Muhammad Khawar) | MS | Enhancement of Biogas Yield and Quality of Digestate by Using Various Waste Products as Co-Substrates in a Co-digestion Biogas Plant (Scholar: Mr. Muhammad Khawar) | 2015 - 2017 |
| Assessment of the potential of municipal wastewater re-use for agriculture in District Gujrat (Scholar: Mr. Awais Idrees) | MS | Assessment of the potential of municipal wastewater re-use for agriculture in District Gujrat (Scholar: Mr. Awais Idrees) | 2015 - 2017 |
| Assessment of Erodibility in soils of Gujrat District (Scholar: Ms. Rukhsar Rauf) | MS | Assessment of Sources of contamination in drinking water of Gujrat District (Scholar: Ms. Saeeda Khaliq) | 2015 - 2017 |
| Impact of climate change on agriculture and livelihood of farmers in Sialkot Punjab, Pakistan (Scholar: Ms. Komal Munir) | MS | Impact of climate change on agriculture and livelihood of farmers in Sialkot Punjab, Pakistan (Scholar: Ms. Komal Munir) | 2015 - 2017 |
| Contaminants mobility towards ground water in soils of Gujrat (Scholar: Mr. Moin Khalid) | MS | Contaminants mobility towards ground water in soils of Gujrat (Scholar: Mr. Moin Khalid) | 2014 - 2016 |
| Nutrient uptake by vegetated buffer zone area from agriculture runoff and municipal wastewater (Scholar: Ms. Tanzeela Khalil) | MS | Wastewater treatment by constructed wetlands and its implementation in Small towns of Gujrat (Scholar: Ms. Maira Mohsin). Co-supervisor | 2014 - 2016 |
| Assessment of biogas production from solid water and agricultural residue with co-digestion of manure (Scholar: Ms. Iqra Suman). Co-supervisor | MS | Assessment of Erodibility in soils of Gujrat District (Scholar: Ms. Rukhsar Rauf) | 2014 - 2016 |
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