Ms. Syeda Safina Ali | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Analyst at National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ms. Syeda Safina Ali is a dedicated Environmental Scientist from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, and a strong academic background in climate adaptation, wastewater treatment, GIS, and sustainable energy. With professional experience as a Research Analyst at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), she has contributed to national projects such as the PHCSP, BISP, and Pakistan’s Green Taxonomy.

Profile:

• Google Scholar

🎓 Academic Excellence:

• MSc in Environmental Sciences (93%, CGPA 3.75/4) – NUST, Islamabad

• BSc in Environmental Sciences (82%, CGPA 3.82/4) – IIUI, Islamabad

• Specialized in climate adaptation, wastewater treatment, water management, and GIS.

📚 Research Contributions:

• 5 Publications (Published/Accepted/In Progress) in Springer, MDPI, and national journals.

• Topics include:

  • Photosynthetic microbial desalination cells

  • Strategic Environmental Assessment in infrastructure

  • Snowmelt runoff modelling for water resource management

• Thesis work directly aligned with SDGs 6, 7, 9, 13 & 15.

🧪 Technical Expertise:

• GIS/RS: ArcGIS, QGIS

• Numerical Modelling: HEC-RAS, SRM

• Data Analysis: R, OriginLab, MS Excel

• Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Drafting

💼 Professional Roles:

• Research Analyst (Climate Change) – NDRMF, Islamabad
  Supporting national & international climate projects (PHCSP, BISP, Green Taxonomy)

• HSE Trainer (Part-Time) – Burj Al-Emarat Training Services

• Internships with PepsiCo, NHA, PMD, NARC – Hands-on field and policy experience

🌱 Volunteer & Reviewer:

• Peer Reviewer for Elsevier & Springer Nature journals

• Volunteer with Ministry of Climate Change, Youth Campaigns & Plantation Drives

• Freelance GIS/RS Specialist, Transcriber & Content Writer

🏆 Certifications & Training:

• ✅ ISO 14001, 9001, 45001

• ✅ OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

• ✅ Risk Assessment, Environmental Sustainability

• ✅ Courses by UN, World Bank, UNITAR, Oxford Climate Society

🌍 Conferences & Global Engagement:

• Speaker/Participant at:

  • 8th Intl. Conf. on Water Sciences – MDPI

  • ADB Workshop on Women & Heat Stress

  • Virtual Summer School – Green Chemistry, Indonesia

  • Climate Action Fellowship, Oxford Climate Society School

Publication:

1. Integration of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Motorway/Highway Planning and Construction: A Case Study for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Pakistan
   SS Ali, A Batool
   NUST Journal of Natural Sciences, 9(4), 1 (2024)

2. Sugar Industry Wastewater Treatment Through Photosynthetic Microbial Desalination Cells: A Sustainable Approach
   SS Ali, Z Sheikh
   Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings, 32(1), 9 (2025)