Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award
Muhammad Imran Rafique
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
| Muhammad Imran Rafique |
| Affiliation |
King Saud University |
| Country |
Saudi Arabia |
| Scopus ID |
59678934500 |
| Documents |
212 |
| Citations |
5,452 |
| h-index |
40 |
| Subject Area |
Pharmaceutical Analysis |
| Event |
World Top Scientists Awards |
Muhammad Imran Rafique is a researcher associated with King Saud University whose published work addresses environmental applications of biochar, soil remediation, contaminant immobilization, nutrient management, and sustainable materials. His research record includes collaborative studies examining engineered carbon materials and their applications in agricultural and environmental systems.
Abstract
Muhammad Imran Rafique’s research focuses on sustainable environmental materials and their application in soil and water systems. His publications examine biochar modification, pollutant adsorption, contaminant stabilization, controlled nutrient release, and interactions between engineered carbon materials and agricultural environments. The documented work demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach combining soil science, environmental chemistry, materials characterization, and sustainable remediation strategies.[1]
Keywords
Biochar; soil science; environmental remediation; adsorption; sustainable materials; heavy metals; microplastics; slow-release fertilizers; soil chemistry; contaminant management.
Introduction
The research associated with Rafique addresses environmental and agricultural challenges through the development and evaluation of modified biochar materials. Studies have considered the capacity of biochar-based systems to retain contaminants, improve nutrient management, and support sustainable treatment approaches. These investigations connect laboratory characterization with practical environmental applications.[2]
Research Profile
The supplied Scopus profile records 212 documents, 5,452 citations, and an h-index of 40 for the specified author identifier. The publication record includes research on engineered biochar, soil contaminants, heavy-metal removal, pharmaceutical residues, microplastic-associated pollutants, and controlled-release agricultural materials. These themes place the work at the intersection of environmental science, soil chemistry, materials engineering, and sustainable agriculture.[1]
Research Contributions
Key contributions include the investigation of modified biochars for pollutant adsorption, stabilization of toxic metals, and management of emerging contaminants. Research has also examined biochar-based slow-release fertilizers and the behavior of contaminants such as sulfamethoxazole and microplastics in soil and water systems. Collectively, these studies provide evidence for the role of engineered carbon materials in sustainable environmental management.[3]
Publications
Selected publications include studies on biochar composites, pollutant immobilization, microplastic removal, slow-release fertilizer development, and the environmental behavior of agricultural contaminants. The following works represent documented publications in which Muhammad Imran Rafique is listed as a contributing author.[2]
Research Impact
The documented publication portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement with environmental contamination and sustainable remediation. Reported applications include removal of heavy metals and microplastics from aqueous systems, mitigation of contaminant mobility in soil, and development of materials for nutrient-release management. Such work contributes to the broader scientific discussion on resource-efficient environmental technologies and circular approaches to agricultural waste.[4]
Award Suitability
The Interdisciplinary Research Excellence Award recognizes research that connects multiple scientific areas to address significant research problems. Rafique’s documented publications demonstrate interdisciplinary activity across soil science, environmental chemistry, materials characterization, contaminant remediation, and sustainable agriculture. His body of collaborative research therefore provides a relevant academic basis for consideration within an interdisciplinary research recognition framework.[4]
Conclusion
Muhammad Imran Rafique’s documented research record reflects a sustained focus on biochar-based environmental technologies, soil and water remediation, contaminant behavior, and sustainable agricultural applications. The combination of publication activity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and applied environmental research provides a substantive academic profile for recognition through an interdisciplinary research award.[4]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Muhammad Imran Rafique, Author ID 59678934500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59678934500
- GBD 2023 Diarrhoeal Disease and Enteric Infectious Diseases Collaborators. (2026). Global burden of enteric infectious diseases, diarrhoeal diseases, and corresponding aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(26)00194-5
- Aslam, M., Wani, T. A., Ishtiaq, M., Geetha Bhavani, A., & Subba Reddy, N. G. (2026). Structural Evolution, Defect Chemistry, and Microstructural Tuning of Novel La2-xCaxMn2-yCoyO6-δ Double Perovskite Oxides Synthesized via Facile Sol–Gel Route. Ceramics, 9(9), 103.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ceramics9090103
- Rawal, H., Wani, T. A., & Singh, J. (2026). K-Nearest-Neighbour Regression for Coefficient Estimation in Reduced-Order Power-System Models: A Reproducibility-Aware Evaluation. International Journal for Global Academic & Scientific Research, 5(3), 66–76.
https://doi.org/10.55938/ijgasr.v5i3.439
- Wani, T. A., Sudhakar, K., Sapaev, I., Parthasarathy, R., Shanmugapriya, V., Bera, K., & Mittal, S. (2026). Bioactive Peptides and Polyphenols as Next-Generation Nutraceuticals: Mechanisms, Bioavailability, and Clinical Prospects. Natural Resources for Human Health.
https://doi.org/10.53365/nrfhh.122