Postdoctoral Researcher, Dalian Maritime University, China
Muhammad Faisal, a Pakistani national born on January 28, 1991, is a dedicated researcher in the field of environmental pollution and hydrology. With an extensive academic background and hands-on experience, he has contributed significantly to understanding heavy metals pollution and water resources management. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Ports and Maritime Safety, Dalian Maritime University, China.
🎓 Education
- Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-2024): Centre for Ports and Maritime Safety, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
- PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources (2017-2022): School of Water Conservancy and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China. Thesis: Pollution characteristics and environmental effects of heavy metals in atmospheric dry and wet deposition of road dust in different functional areas of Zhengzhou based on morphological analysis.
- MSc in Engineering Hydrology (2012-2015): Centre for Excellence in Water Resources Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Thesis: Assessment of Flood Inundation Using Hydraulic Simulation Model.
- BSc in Agricultural Engineering (2008-2012): Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
💼 Experience
- Research Assistant (Jan 2018 – Dec 2022): Zhengzhou University, China. Worked on the National Natural Science Foundation of China project focusing on the pollution mechanism of heavy metals from atmospheric sedimentation.
- GIS Professional (June 2015 – Aug 2017): The Urban Unit, Lahore, Pakistan. Utilized advanced GIS and Remote Sensing methods to analyze spatial data and build complex models.
- Intern (Feb 2012 – July 2012): Water Management Department, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Gained practical experience in surveying, designing water channels, and understanding departmental data.
🔬 Research Interests
- Environmental Pollution
- Hydrology and Climate Change
- Drought Monitoring
- Water Resources Management
- Hydrological and Hydraulic Modeling
- Groundwater Modeling
- Water Quality
🏆 Awards
- Presidential Scholarship, School of Water Conservancy and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Henan China (2017-2022).
- Awarded Laptop under the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme during Master’s degree.
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Publications Top Notes
- Assessment and Source Apportionment of Water-Soluble Heavy Metals in Road Dust of Zhengzhou, China
Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2022, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20666-4, cited by 10 articles.
- Potential Heavy Metals Pollution Contribution from Wash-Off of Urban Road-Dust
Toxics 2022, DOI: 10.3390/toxics10070397, cited by 5 articles.
- Assessing Metal Exposure and Leaching from Discarded Cigarette Butts
Toxics 2024, DOI: 10.3390/toxics12050324, cited by 2 articles.
- Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Dissolved Heavy Metals in the Urban Road Dust
Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability 2022, DOI: 10.1080/26395940.2022.2052356, cited by 7 articles.