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Details of the Research Papers of Faculty Members Published in Impact Factor Journals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Department<\/td>\nSr. No.<\/td>\nName & Designation of Faculty Member(s) \/ Author(s)<\/td>\nTitle of Research Paper<\/td>\nComplete Name and Address of the Journal<\/td>\nThomson Reuters ISI Indexed \/ Scopus \/ Other Indexing \/ Abstracting Service \/ Impact Factor<\/td>\nCategory of Journal<\/td>\nDate of Publication (dd\/mm\/yyyy)<\/td>\nVol. No.<\/td>\nIssue No.<\/td>\nPage(s) No. from<\/td>\nPage(s) No. to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor) et al.<\/td>\nUtilization of Indigenous Industrial Microalgal Consortia for Ciprofloxacin and Nitrate Removal from Pharmaceutical Wastewater<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nPolish Journal of Environmental Studies, Hard Publishing Company, Poland, 2.0<\/td>\nW (Impact Factor)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor) et al.<\/td>\nSpatiotemporal Assessment of Land Use Land Cover Change Detection and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index in Desert Area<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nRangeland Ecology & Management, Elsevier, 2.2<\/td>\nW (Impact Factor)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n101<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n126<\/td>\n139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor) et al.<\/td>\nQuantifying the Groundwater Potential and Quality in Tharparkar District Using GIS and Electrical Resistivity: A Case Study<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nNear Surface Geophysics, Wiley, 2.0<\/td>\nW (Impact Factor)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n73<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor) et al.<\/td>\nIntegrated Groundwater Quality Assessment Using GIS and Statistical Analysis Techniques at Islamkot Subdistrict in the Thar Desert Area<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nGroundwater for Sustainable Development, Elsevier, 4.3<\/td>\nW (Impact Factor)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor) et al.<\/td>\nMapping and Assessing Impacts of Land Use Land Cover and Climate Conditions on Groundwater Quality Using RS & GIS<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nApplied Water Science, Springer Nature, 5.5<\/td>\nW (Impact Factor)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor) et al.<\/td>\nRapid Adsorption of Selenium Removal Using Iron Manganese-Based Micro Adsorbent (Correction)<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nScientific Reports, Nature Portfolio, 3.8<\/td>\nW (Impact Factor)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar<\/td>\nEvaluation of the piezoelectric effects of BaTiO\u2083 for methyl orange photodegradation performance in slurry mode and immobilized PVDF membrane<\/td>\nJournal of Nanoparticle Research, Springer Nature<\/td>\nScopus, Web of Science, Q2, IF: 3.5<\/td>\nW-Category (HEC)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n143<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar<\/td>\nTailoring polysulfone-based hollow fiber membrane for final discharge of palm oil mill effluent reclamation via membrane distillation<\/td>\nJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Elsevier<\/td>\nScopus, Web of Science, Q1, IF: 7.5<\/td>\nW-Category (HEC)<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar<\/td>\nOptimization of Off-Grid Solar Lighting Systems Using OEMOF Integrated with IoT Field Data \u2014 Case Study: Bukit Kunci, Indonesia<\/td>\nAdvance Sustainable Science, Engineering and Technology<\/td>\nScopus, SJR Q4, IF: 0.16<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar<\/td>\nA critical review of opportunities and challenges of solid waste management in an emerging economy: Evidence from Pakistan<\/td>\nEnvironmental Development, Elsevier<\/td>\nScopus, Web of Science, Q1, IF: 4.8<\/td>\nW-Category (HEC)<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nDr. Sajid Hussain (AP)<\/td>\nVanadium carbide-supported molybdenum disulfide nanocomposites for advanced asymmetric supercapacitor electrodes<\/td>\nJournal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(5.9)<\/td>\nW-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n218<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n12<\/td>\nDr. Sajid Hussain (AP)<\/td>\nSynergistic niobium carbide (Nb2CTx) MXene@Tin disulfide (SnS2) hierarchical hybrids for superior capacitance and stability in advanced supercapacitors<\/td>\nJournal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(5.9)<\/td>\nW-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n209<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n13<\/td>\nDr. Sajid Hussain (AP)<\/td>\nThe impact of cationic polymer dosage on aerobic granular sludge formation and system performance<\/td>\nRSC Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(3.5)<\/td>\nW-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2458<\/td>\n2467<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n14<\/td>\nDr. Sajid Hussain (AP)<\/td>\nReactivation and Performance of Stored Aerobic Granules for the in Industrial Wastewater Treatment<\/td>\nACS ES&T Water<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(4.5)<\/td>\nW-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2059<\/td>\n2067<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n15<\/td>\nDr. Sajid Hussain (AP)<\/td>\nOptimizing electrochemical performance of binder-free MXene-Templated zeolite electrodes via graphene quantum dots and hexagonal boron nitride doping for asymmetric supercapacitors<\/td>\nMaterials Chemistry and Physics<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(5.2)<\/td>\nW-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n347<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n16<\/td>\nDr. Sajid Hussain (AP)<\/td>\nElectrocatalytic nitrate reduction to nitrogenous Products: Pathways, catalysts, and mechanisms for ammonia, urea, and amino acid synthesis<\/td>\nRenewable and Sustainable Reviews<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(18)<\/td>\nW-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n226<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Detail of the Research Papers of Faculty Members Published in XY Category Journals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Department<\/td>\nSr. No.<\/td>\nName & Designation of Faculty Member(s) \/ Author(s)<\/td>\nTitle of Research Paper<\/td>\nWithin \/ Outside
\nPakistan<\/td>\n		Complete Name and Address of the Journal<\/td>\nCategory of Journal<\/td>\nDate of Publication (dd\/mm\/yyyy)<\/td>\nVol. No.<\/td>\nIssue No.<\/td>\nPage(s) No. from<\/td>\nPage(s) No. to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon (Professor)<\/td>\nMultivariate Hydrochemical Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Irrigation Purposes and Identifying Soil Interaction Effects and Dynamics of NDVI and Urban Development in Alluvial Region<\/td>\nOutside Pakistan<\/td>\nEnvironmental Advances, Elsevier, Netherlands<\/td>\nX (Scopus\/HEC X)<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar,
\nAssociate Professor<\/td>\n		Characterization and Energy Analysis of Fruit Waste and Crop Residues for Sustainable Biogas Production<\/td>\nWithin Pakistan<\/td>\nAnnual Methodological Archive Research Review<\/td>\nX-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n665<\/td>\n682<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nEngr. Maryam<\/td>\nRapid Detection and Classification of Escherichia Coli, Salmonella Typhi, and Staphylococcus Aureus using Smartphone-Based Deep Learning System<\/td>\nMehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology<\/td>\nScopus\/Web of Science\/Q1\/IF(0.9)<\/td>\nX-Category by HEC<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n162<\/td>\n177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Detail of the Research Papers of Faculty Members Presented in Conferences within \/ outside Pakistan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Department<\/td>\nSr. No.<\/td>\nName & Designation
\nof Faculty Member(s) \/ Author(s)<\/td>\n		Title of Research Paper<\/td>\nTitle of Conference<\/td>\nVenue and
\nHost Country<\/td>\n		Date of Conference<\/td>\nDuration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon, Professor<\/td>\nIntegrated Groundwater Quality Assessment Using GIS and Statistical Analysis Techniques at Islamkot Subdistrict in the Thar Desert Area<\/td>\n20th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication (IWA DIPCON 2026)<\/td>\nJeju Island, Republic of Korea<\/td>\n13\u201318 September 2026 (or the actual conference dates on your acceptance letter)<\/td>\n6 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar (Associate Professor)<\/td>\nOptimal Energy Management of Hybrid PV\u2013Wind\u2013Battery\u2013Diesel Microgrids Using Model Predictive Control (MPC)<\/td>\n\u00a0International Conference on Sustainable Development Goal<\/td>\n\u00a0Malang, Indonesia<\/td>\n11-Jun-26<\/td>\n1-day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar (Associate Professor)<\/td>\nSustainable Valorization of Waste Tires and Plastics: A Review on Co-Pyrolysis Routes for Activated Carbon Synthesis<\/td>\n8th<\/sup> International Conference on Energy, Environment & Sustainable Development (EESD-2026)<\/td>\nMUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.<\/td>\n25 \u2013 26 March 2026<\/td>\n2-days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nEngr. Sanjay Kumar, Lecturer<\/td>\nOptimizing Biogas Production through Anaerobic Co-Digestion of
\nTextile Sludge and Cattle Manure with Organic Substrate such as Sunflower Waste and Cobalt<\/td>\n		1st International Conference
\non Sustainable Energy Environment and Digital Innovation.<\/td>\n		University of Karachi Pakistan<\/td>\n23\u201324, January 2026<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nEngr. Sanjay Kumar, Lecturer<\/td>\nDesign and Performance Evaluation of a TiO\u2082-Coated PVDF Membrane Reactor for Microplastic Removal<\/td>\n8th International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development<\/td>\nMehran UET Jamshoro Pakistan<\/td>\n25\u201326 , March 2026<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nEngr. Sanjay Kumar, Lecturer<\/td>\nDesign of UV-Integrated Graphene Oxide Coated Polyethersulfone Membrane Reactor for Sustainable Water Treatment<\/td>\n8th International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development<\/td>\nMehran UET Jamshoro Pakistan<\/td>\n25\u201326 , March 2026<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nAbdul Aziz Chan, Lecturer<\/td>\nAdvancements in Water Quality Monitor: A Review<\/td>\nEESD 2026<\/td>\nPakistan<\/td>\n25-26 March 2026<\/td>\n2 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nEngr. saheba Memon<\/td>\nRemoval of Indigo\u00a0Dye using Rice Husk Derived Biochar and Chitosan Modified\u00a0Biochar ( Review Paper)<\/td>\n8th International Conference on Energy, Environment & Sustainable Development (EESD-2026)<\/td>\nMUET, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.<\/td>\n25 \u2013 26 March 2026<\/td>\n2 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar (Associate Professor)<\/td>\nApplication of Archimedes Wind Turbine in Power Generation Systems to Support Sustainability in Airports<\/td>\n\u00a0 2nd <\/sup>International Conference on Aeronautical Science, Engineering, and Technology (ICASET 2025)<\/td>\n\u00a0Muscat Oman.<\/td>\n\u00a03-6 November, 2025,<\/td>\n4-days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar (Associate Professor)<\/td>\nOEMOF-Based Optimization of Solar Lighting Infrastructure to Improve Energy Efficiency and Tourism Attractiveness: A Case Study from Bukit Kunci, Indonesia<\/td>\n8th<\/sup> International Conference on DV-X\u03b1 Method (ICDM) 2025<\/td>\nHARRIS Hotel & Residences Sunset Road, Bali, Indonesia<\/td>\n\u00a08\u201310 September 2025<\/td>\n3-days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Environmental Engineering & Management<\/td>\n11<\/td>\nDr. Korai Muhammad Safar (Associate Professor)<\/td>\nProduction and Evaluation of Solid Fuel from Waste Valorization: A Sustainable Solution for Renewable Energy and Waste Management<\/td>\n15th<\/sup> Conference of the Membrane Society (AMS15)<\/td>\nAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia<\/td>\n18-20 August, 2025.<\/td>\n3-days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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