Ms. Farishta Shafiq, Dalian University of Technology, China
Ms. Farishta Shafiq is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, China, where she investigates Hydroxyapatite (HAP) synthesis for environmental remediation under the guidance of Prof. Qiao Weihong. She holds a Master’s in Applied and Analytical Chemistry from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan, and a Bachelor’s in Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wah, Pakistan. Ms. Shafiq has earned several honors, including the Outstanding Graduate Award and the DUT International Students Presidential Scholarship. She has also been recognized with the Youth Star Award and a Best Teacher Award. In addition to her academic achievements, she has participated in various workshops and extracurricular activities, including the “Perceiving Rural Revitalization in China” program.
Professional Profile:
🎓 Educational Background:
Dr. Farishta Shafiq is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, China, under the supervision of Prof. Qiao Weihong (2019-2024). Her research focuses on the synthesis and modification of Hydroxyapatite (HAP) for environmental remediation. She completed her Master’s in Applied and Analytical Chemistry from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan (2016-2018), and her Bachelor’s in Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wah, Pakistan (2011-2015).
📚 Workshops and Training:
Dr. Shafiq has participated in various workshops, including “RETScreen Expert Certificate Training” at Dalian University of Technology (2019), “Energy Materials & Nanotechnology” at COMSATS University Islamabad (2018), “Nanomaterials Research, Fabrications & Applications” at Hazara University (2017), and “Freelancing” at COMSATS University of Technology (2016).
🏅 Honors and Awards:
She has received several accolades, including the Outstanding Graduate Award from the School of International Education, Dalian University of Technology (2024), the DUT International Students Presidential Scholarship (full scholarship), and the Youth Star Award (2022). She also earned the Best Teacher Award for the 2018-2019 session from Sir Syed School, Wah Cantt, Pakistan, and a merit scholarship for her top performance in her MS and BS programs.
🌍 Extracurricular Activities:
Dr. Shafiq participated in the “Perceiving Rural Revitalization in China-Explore Panjin” program, organized by her university’s School of International Education in 2023.
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