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Education 🎓
Ph.D./Eng.D. (2017–2023) – University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China 🏫 Thesis: Role and mechanisms of interfacial redox properties of biochar on immobilization and accumulation of toxic metals in soil-plant systems.M.Sc.(Hons.) (2014–2016) – College of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan 🌱 Thesis: External & internal boron requirement, electrolyte leakage, and chlorophyll content of bittergourd (Momordica charantia L.).B.Sc.(Hons.) (2009–2013) – Soil & Environmental Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan 🌾
Experience 💼
CAS-TWAS President’s Research Fellow (Sep 2017–Jun 2023) – University of Science and Technology of China 🧪
Focused on biochar, soil carbon flux, and biogeochemical processes.Graduate Researcher – Conducted multidisciplinary studies in environmental chemistry, bioenergy, and risk assessment projects.Project Participant – Engaged in addressing heavy metal toxicity, carbon sequestration, and soil contamination remediation through innovative solutions.
Her dedication to sustainable environmental practices underpins all her roles.
Awards and Honors 🏆
CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship (2017) – Prestigious Ph.D. Fellowship (400,000元) 🇨🇳Academic Encouragement Award (2019) – Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environment 🏅Punjab Government Scholarship (2014) – Scholarship for outstanding academic performance in M.Sc.(Hons.) 🎓Punjab Group of Colleges Scholarship (2007) – Awarded for F.Sc. excellence 🌟
Research Focus 🔬
Ayesha’s research focuses on biochar production, functionalization, and biomass-derived carbon materials for environmental applications 🌱. She explores soil carbon sequestration, remediation of water and soil contamination, and the biogeochemical cycling of environmental pollutants ♻️. Her expertise extends to mitigating heavy metal toxicity, improving soil health, and utilizing biomass-based energy solutions 🌾. With an interdisciplinary approach, she bridges biochar technology and sustainable environmental management, making significant contributions to climate mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and soil remediation efforts 🌍.