Assistant Professor at National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
Dr. Sallahuddin Panhwar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. With a focus on advanced civil engineering practices, Dr. Panhwar has developed expertise in structural analysis, materials science, and sustainable construction practices. His academic contributions have earned him an H-index of 12, underscoring the impact of his research in the field. Dr. Panhwar has authored several research papers, contributing valuable insights to the development of innovative engineering solutions. He is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, guiding them toward careers in civil engineering.
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Academic Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry (2024), Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
- Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (2019), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
- M.E. in Environmental Engineering (2014), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
- B.E. in Mining Engineering (2010), Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor (2022–Present)
Department of Civil Engineering, NUST, Quetta, Pakistan
- Teaching courses in Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering
- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students on research projects
- Postdoctoral Researcher (2023–2024)
Gazi University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ankara, Turkey
- Project: “Flexible Paper-Based Electrode Array for Detection of Pathogens in Water and Blood Using Bacteriophage”
- Assistant Professor (2020–2022)
Department of Civil Engineering, Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar, Pakistan
- Visiting Scholar (2018)
University of Utah, USA
- Research on water reuse under mentorship of Prof. Dr. Krista Carlson and Prof. Dr. Ramesh Goel
Research Projects & Grants
- Principal Investigator: “Synthesis, Characterization & Biosensing Application of Metal Nanoparticles in Water” (TÜBİTAK, 56,800 TL, 2019)
- Research Fellow: “2221 Research Fellowship Program for Foreign Citizens” (TÜBİTAK, 2023–2024)
Awards & Achievements
- Cultural Diplomat Award from the University of Utah (2018)
- Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarship from the US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (2015)
- TÜBİTAK Research Fellowship for one-year project (2019–2020)
- Research Scholar under the exchange program at the University of Utah (2018)
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- Member, WWF Pakistan
- Member, Pakistan Engineering Council
- Peer Reviewer for journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Omega
Research & Teaching Interests
Dr. Sallahuddin Panhwar specializes in various aspects of environmental and analytical chemistry. His research and teaching interests include:
- Water quality analysis and environmental management
- Nanoparticles and their applications in biosensing and electrochemical polymerization
- Spectroscopic techniques, electrode modification, and microbial detection
- Analytical chemistry and environmental engineering
Citations:
- Total Citations: 454
- Citations Since 2020: 434
h-index:
- Overall: 12
- Since 2020: 11
i10-index:
- Overall: 13
- Since 2020: 12
Publication Top Notes :
- Influence of tailor-made TiO2/API bentonite nanocomposite on drilling mud performance: Towards enhanced drilling operations
Applied Clay Science, 199, 105862, 110, 2020.
- Investigation of Irrigation Water Requirements for Major Crops Using CROPWAT Model Based on Climate Data
Water, 14 (16), 17, 2022.
- Highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for detection of Escherichia coli by using L-cysteine functionalized iron nanoparticles
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 166 (4), B227, 34, 2019.
- Water quality analysis of old and new Phuleli Canal for irrigation purpose in the vicinity of Hyderabad, Pakistan
Water Practice & Technology, 17 (2), 529-536, 29, 2022.
- Synthesis of l-Cysteine Capped Silver Nanoparticles in Acidic Media at Room Temperature and Detailed Characterization
Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 28, 863-870, 20, 2018.
- Fabrication of highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensors for detection of paracetamol by using piroxicam stabilized gold nanoparticles
Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164 (9), B427, 20, 2017.
- Estimation of irrigation water requirement and irrigation scheduling for major crops using the CROPWAT model and climatic data
Water Practice & Technology, 18 (3), 685-700, 18, 2023.
- A novel approach for real-time enumeration of Escherichia coli ATCC 47076 in water through high multi-functional engineered nano-dispersible electrode
Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 168 (3), 037514, 17, 2021.
- Dual Responsive Disposable Electrode for the Enumeration of Escherichia coli in Whole Blood
Electroanalysis, 32, 1–10, 17, 2020.
- Health and safety assessment in Lakhra coal mines and its mitigation measures
Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 4 (3), 775-780, 17, 2017.
- High-Performance E. coli Antibody-Conjugated Gold Nanorods for the Selective Electrochemical Detection of Pathogens in Drinking Water
Journal of Electronic Materials, 50, 7119-7125, 16, 2021.
- Predictive Modeling of Biogas Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Mixed Kitchen Waste at Mesophilic Temperature
International Journal of Waste Resources, 6 (3), 16, 2016.
- Enhanced cellulose nanofiber mechanical stability through ionic crosslinking and interpretation of adsorption data using machine learning
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 237, 124180, 10, 2023.
- Experimental investigation of methane generation in the presence of surface and un-surface nanoparticles of iron oxide
AgriEngineering, 4 (1), 134-140, 8, 2022.
- Generation of green renewable energy through anaerobic digestion technology (ADT): Technical insights review
Waste and Biomass Valorization, 14 (3), 663-686, 7, 2023.
- Synthesis and characterization approaches of silver nano particles for various novel applications
Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 8 (4), 4106-4121, 7, 2022.
- Arsenic removal through Bio Sand Filter (BSF) using different Bioadsorbents
Journal of Water and Land Development, 48 (I–III), 11–15, 7, 2021.
- Principles, methods, and real-time applications of bacteriophage-based pathogen detection
Molecular Biotechnology, 66 (11), 3059-3076, 6, 2024.
- Social and ecological climate change vulnerability assessment in the Indus delta, Pakistan
Water Practice & Technology, 17 (8), 1666-1678, 6, 2022.
- Nitrite Accumulation at Low Ammonia Concentrations in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Sustainability, 14 (24), 16449, 5, 2022.