Dr. Muhammad Saqib Nawaz
Research Scientist – Environmental Engineering
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
🎓 Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering – NUST, Pakistan (2014)
- MS in Environmental Engineering – NUST, Pakistan (2010)
- M.Sc. in Chemistry – BZU, Pakistan (2006)
- Visiting Ph.D. Research – University of Oxford, UK
💼 Professional Experience
- Research Scientist – KAUST (2019–Present)
- Manager Environment & Public Health – IDAP, Punjab (2017–2019)
- Manager Environment Division – 3W Systems Pvt. Ltd. (2013–2017)
- Research Associate & Visiting Faculty – NUST (2010–2013)
🔬 Research & Publications
- 35+ peer-reviewed publications
- H-index: 17 | Citations: 860+
- Research on FO-MD hybrid systems, membrane fouling, and produced water treatment
- Published in journals like Water Research, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Separation & Purification Technology
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🌍 Conference Presentations
- IDA World Congress – Sydney, Australia (2022)
- MTAIC – Cairo, Egypt (2022)
- ICOM – Chiba, Japan (2023)
- MEMDES – Sitges, Spain (2023)
- ISPT – Zhengzhou, China (2024)
- PWS Seminar – Houston, USA (2023)
🏅 Editorial Roles & Awards
- Editor – International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Geology
- Editorial – Fine Chemical Engineering Journal
- Advisory Board – NUST Journal of Engineering Sciences
- Former Editor – American Journal of Water Science Engineering
- Future of Water Award – Middle East Water Awards (2025)
- Best Oral Presentation – Pak Water & Energy Exhibition (2020)
🛠️ Selected Projects
Dr. Nawaz has led and contributed to over a dozen major water and wastewater treatment projects across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, including:
- MBR WWTP – Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (1600 m³/day)
- UASB WWTP – Fauji Fresh n Freeze (221 m³/day)
- SBR WWTP – Coca Cola Multan (500 m³/day)
- Extended Aeration WWTP – Cotton Web, Lahore (2100 m³/day)
- Consultancy for Nestle, Unilever, MOL Oil, and JICA-funded training programs
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