Ms. Farishta Shafiq | Nanotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Farishta Shafiq | Nanotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

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.

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🎓 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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Dr. Musa Manga | Nanotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Musa Manga | Nanotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Musa Manga, a Ph.D. graduate in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) from the University of Leeds 🎓, specializes in developing sustainable solutions for environmental and public health challenges. His research uniquely combines environmental engineering and microbiology to create low-cost, scalable interventions that prevent excreta-related diseases 🔬. Dr. Manga is dedicated to equitable sanitation access, pathogen risk modeling, environmental justice, and optimizing sanitation technologies 🌍. His work enhances water, sanitation, and fecal sludge management practices, contributing to climate change mitigation and fostering long-term sustainability and resilience 🌱. Through his innovative research, Dr. Manga significantly advances environmental justice and equity worldwide 🚀.

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🎓 Educational Background

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
University of Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB
October 2013 – April 2017
Dr. Manga completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, specializing in Environmental Engineering within the School of Civil Engineering. His doctoral research focused on innovative solutions and sustainable interventions for environmental and public health challenges.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Manga employs a unique blend of environmental engineering and microbiology to devise low-cost, scalable, and sustainable solutions that disrupt the transmission of excreta-related diseases. His work is dedicated to enhancing public health and wellbeing, particularly through the improvement of water, sanitation, and fecal sludge management practices. 🌍

💧 Key Areas of Interest

  • Equity in Sanitation: Dr. Manga is committed to ensuring equitable access to sanitation services for underserved communities in both developing and developed nations.
  • Pathogen Risk Models: His research involves the development and validation of models that assess pathogen hazards and risks, crucial for safeguarding public health.
  • Environmental Justice and Climate Change: Dr. Manga’s work addresses environmental justice issues and aims to contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.
  • Sanitation Technologies Optimization: He focuses on optimizing sanitation technologies, wastewater treatment processes, and bioresource recovery, including nutrient and bioenergy extraction, to create more efficient and sustainable systems. 🌱

🌐 Impact and Vision

Dr. Manga’s comprehensive approach aims not only to improve immediate public health outcomes but also to foster long-term environmental sustainability and resilience against climate change. His dedication to research and innovation in sanitation technologies and practices makes significant strides towards achieving environmental justice and equity worldwide. 🚀

Publication Top Notes:

  • “A question of human dignity”. Identifying solutions to improve WASH for people experiencing homelessness. A case study from Germany
    • Year: 2024
  • Influence mechanisms of silica nanoparticles’ property enhancement in cementitious materials and their green synthesis: A critical review
    • Year: 2024
  • Shared sanitation in informal settlements: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, preferences, and quality
    • Year: 2024
  • Application of green agro-based nanoparticles in cement-based construction materials: A systematic review
    • Year: 2024
  • Hydrochar composites for healthcare wastewater treatment: A review of synthesis approaches, mechanisms, and influencing factors
    • Year: 2024