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Dr Nitasha Vig |  Environment Science |  Young Scientist Award

Trinity Western University,  Canada

Nitasha Vig is a dedicated educator and researcher with over 5 years of experience in environmental pollution and its implications on public health. Currently serving as a Sessional Instructor at LaSalle College Vancouver, she specializes in Environmental Science and Sustainable Design. Nitasha is adept at translating complex environmental science concepts into engaging lessons, fostering student understanding, and promoting impactful learning experiences.

Publication Profile

🎓 Education:

  • MBA (International Business) | Trinity Western University, BC (2024-2026)
  • Ph.D. (Environmental Studies) | Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (2016-2023)
    Thesis: Environmental Impact of Coal Thermal Power Plants.
  • M.Sc. (Environmental Science) | Panjab University, India (2013-2015)
  • B.Ed. | Kurukshetra University, India (2012-2013)
  • B.Sc. (Microbiology) | Panjab University, India (2009-2012)

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Research Interests:

  • 🌫 Environmental Pollution (Air, Soil, Water)
  • ♻️ Environmental Management
  • 💡 Sustainability & Public Health
  • 🔬 Advanced Instrumentation (Mass Spectroscopy, XRD, SEM-EDS)
  • 🌱 Agriculture

💼 Key Professional Roles:

  • Instructor (LaSalle College Vancouver, BC)
    Teaching Environmental Science and Sustainable Design.
  • Project Coordinator
    Community Environmental Empowerment Program (CEEP) at Panjab University, India.
  • Research Associate
    Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Clean Cooking Fuel Project.
  • Scientist B
    Air quality and health studies funded by the Department of Science & Technology, India.

🏆 Achievements:

  • 🥇 Gold Medalist in Medical Lab Technology
  • 🏅 Best Oral Presentation Award, 2021
  • 🏆 1st Prize at Chandigarh Science Congress, 2022

🌱 Research Focus

  • Environmental Pollution & Management
  • Public Health Risks
  • Agricultural Sustainability

Publication Top Notes

  • Ravindra, K., Vig, N., Biswal, M., Sehgal, R., & Mor, S. (2024). Characterization and Morphometric Identification of Household Fan Dust and its Human Health-Risk Implications. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 235(10), 614.
  • Ravindra, K., Vig, N., Chhoden, K., Narayan, S., & Mor, S. (2024). Impact of Massive Flood on Drinking Water Quality and Community Health Risk Assessment in Patna, Bihar, India. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 10(3), 104.
  • Ravindra, K., Vig, N., Agarwal, N., Attri, S.V., & Mor, S. (2024). Metal Contamination of Different Water Categories and Surface Soil Near Thermal Power Plants at Varied Geographic Sites of India and Their Health Risk Assessment. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 235(2), 152.
  • Mor, S., Vig, N., Mehta, S.K., & Ravindra, K. (2024). Physico-chemical Characterization of Coal Combustion By-products Derived from Thermoelectric Power Plants. Environment, Development and Sustainability. (Article in Press).
  • Vig, N., Ravindra, K., & Mor, S. (2023). Environmental Impacts of Indian Coal Thermal Power Plants and Associated Human Health Risk to the Nearby Residential Communities: A Potential Review. Chemosphere, 341, 140103.
  • Vig, N., Ravindra, K., & Mor, S. (2023). Heavy Metal Pollution Assessment of Groundwater and Associated Health Risks Around Coal Thermal Power Plant, Punjab, India. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20(6), 6259–6274.
  • Vig, N., Ravindra, K., & Mor, S. (2023). Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Applications Concerning Physicochemical and Ionic Parameters Through Multiple Indexing Approach: A Case Study Around the Industrial Zone, Punjab, India. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 45(5), 2077–2097.
  • Vig, N., Mor, S., & Ravindra, K. (2023). The Multiple Value Characteristics of Fly Ash from Indian Coal Thermal Power Plants: A Review. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(1), 33.
  • Kaur, K., Mor, S., Vig, N., & Ravindra, K. (2022). Assessing the Risk of Landfill Leachate on the Groundwater Quality of Chandigarh. Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(4), 593–603.
  • Mor, S., Vig, N., & Ravindra, K. (2022). Distribution of Heavy Metals in Surface Soil Near a Coal Power Production Unit: Potential Risk to Ecology and Human Health. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 194(4), 263.

 

 

 

Nitasha Vig | Environment Science | Young Scientist Award

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