FACULTY PROFILE – Dr. Salma Hamza
Category: November 29, 2016
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Dr. Salma Hamza  
Email hodees.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Phone +99240002-6 Ext 264 & 346
Research Area Environmental Geology , Environmental Chemistry , Ground Water Recourses
Number of Publications 40 Research Paper

30 International Papers

10 National Papers

 
AFFILIATIONS
Designation Associate Professor
Department Department of Earth and Environmental Science
University Bahria University Karachi Campus
 
QUALIFICATION
DEGREE PASSING YEAR MAJORS UNIVERSITY
Ph.D. 2011 Geology, Environmental Chemistry Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology
MSc 2001 Petroleum Geology, Economic Geology & Marine Geology University of Karachi
BSc 1998

Geology, Chemistry & Geography

University of Karachi
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
DESIGNATION FROM TO ORGANIZATION
Associate Professor 2021 Till Bahria University Karachi Campus
Sr. Assistant Professor 2016 2021 Bahria University Karachi Campus
Assistant Professor 2013 2014 Department of Geology- University of Karachi
Research Officer 2008 2011 Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology
Co-operative Lecturer 2006 2008 D.J. Sindh Govt. Science College
Post PhD Research 2004 2011 Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology
     
Cash Awards received from Bahria University
  • Received Outstanding Annual Efficiency letter and additional increment in the salarye.f. 1st July 2018, from Bahria University.
  • PKR. 50,000 for the ISI indexed publication entitled, “Impact of Seawater Intrusion on the Geochemistry of Groundwater of Gwadar District, Balochistan and its Appraisal for Drinking Water Quality”. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, online first, DOI of the article: 10.1007/s13369-017-2679-8 from Bahria University
  • 50,000 for the ISI indexed publication entitled, “Educational status and awareness among tuberculosis patients of Karachi”. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 66(3): 265-269, from Bahria University.
  • 25,000 for the ISI indexed publication entitled, “Impact of Cadmium Polluted Groundwater on Human Health: Winder, Balochistan” Sage Open, 6(1): 1-8, ISSN: 2158-2440 (Online), from Bahria University.
  • Win Award and Certificate from Major Zia – Ur – Rehman Shaheed Memorial Society in “8th Annual award distribution ceremony, 2003 – 2004” on behalf of “Best Educationists”.
  • Win a Medal and Certificate from Major Zia – Ur – Rehman Shaheed Memorial Society in “8th Annual award distribution ceremony, 2003 – 2004” on behalf of Geological Coordination of the book “Baltistan Aik Jaiza”

Professional Certificate Courses

  1. Continuing Professional Development (15th March 2018) The Nautical Institute collaboration with NCMPR-Bahria University.
  2. What Reviewers’ Want? BUKC-CSEF-05 (15 & 16th August 2017) Bahria University Karachi Campus.
  3. Digital Learning BUKC-CSEF-02 (25, 26 & 28 July 2017) Bahria University Karachi Campus.
  4. Tsunami Simulation and Inundation Modeling (7-11th December 2009) UNESCO IOC International Training Course.
  5. Plant Taxonomy (26-01-2008) Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science &Technology, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, Karachi.
  6. Geographic Information System (GIS)(February 2002)
  7. Routine & Advanced Rock Properties (Core Analysis) (30-31th March 2001)

Conducted by Core Laboratory.

  1. Modern Techniques of Drilling (15-17th December 1999)Conducted by Muhammad Tariq, Baker Hughes Inteq.
  2. Geology  and Borehole Pressures (09-11th September, 1999) Conducted by Mr.Inayatullah Sharif, ADT Engineer, Sperry-Sun Drilling Services.
  3. Seismic Stratigraphy (16-18th August 1999), Conducted by Dr. Wasim Paracha, Senior Geoscientist, Petroleum Geology Investigation Aps, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  4. Basic Drilling Fluid Technology (04-06th February 1999) Conducted by Zafar Masoood, M/s. M.I.Drilling Fluids.

Contributions to Profession/Outreach

  • Conduct/Coordinate many Geological fields of Potwar Basin, Salt Range, Balochistan and different area of Pakistan, collaboration with National Engineering & Geological Services of Pakistan NEGSPAK.
  • MSc thesis supervised in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University
  • Member of Quality Assurance of Bahria University Karachi Campus
  • Organized many Conferences, Guest Speaker Sessions and Seminar
  • Member of Internal evaluation committee-PhD Thesis, EES-BUKC
  • Evaluate many of BS, MS and PhD thesis

Contributions to Society

· Conduct many social and print media campaign.
· Article published in Daily Dawn Magazine (EOS) September 09, 2018 entitled: Killing with water, to aware the local people regarding waterborne diseases in Winder Town, Balochistan.   
Research Acknowledgment in Daily Dawn Magazine (EOS) September 07, 2017 entitled: Thirsty in Gwadar by Muhammad Akbar Notezai with reference to our article: Impact of Seawater Intrusion on the Geochemistry of Groundwater of Gwadar District, Balochistan and Its Appraisal for Drinking Water Quality” published in the Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.
During PhD work provides awareness (through pamphlet), guidance to local people & farmer regarding Geological impacts on Agriculture and resolve problems

Postgraduate Research

(Submitted Project Reports During M.Sc.)

  • Metallic Water Pollution around Karachi Coastal Area (course#607)
  • Jewelry Trade & Export (course#623)
  • Heavy Mineral’s Percentage around the Karachi Coastal Area (course#628)
  • The Chromite Deposits & Petrology of Bela Khuzdar Ophiolites (course#623)
  • Extensive fields work and mapping of Moach-Koh Area for ten days. (course#604)
  • Three days trip to Khuzdar (Balochistan), Khuzdar Knot, Bela Ophiolite and visit to Bolan Mining Ltd.

One Day Seminar

  • “Source Rock Interpretation”, Conducted by K. Ameed, R. Ghori, Senior Geo Scientist, and Geological Survey of Western Australia.
  • “2D Seismic Data Acquisition Geologist “Conducted by Muhammad Raza, Mathtech, Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
  • “G&G Application and Data Interpretation”, Conducted by Syed Haider Abbas, Mathtech Dubai.
  • “Sequence Stratigraphy”, Conducted by Tariq Hasni, Exploration Geologist, Pakistan Oil Field Limited.
  • “Concepts, Methods & Importance Of Change Factors In Petroleum System”, conducted by K. Ameed , R, Ghori, Senior-Geo Scientist, Geological Survey of Western Australia.

 Field Observation

  • Extensive field work in along Coastal Highway, Lasbela-Gwadar, Balochistan
  • Ten days field trips of Salt Range.
  • Gorakh Hill Station: Murree of Sindh, submitted to Vice Chancellor, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Campus, Karachi, in 2004.
  • Five days field excursion in Thar Desert.
  • Five days trip to Quetta (Balochistan), Murree Brewery Section, Hanna Lake Section.
  • Two days trip to Duddar Lead Zinc deposits in Lasbela (Balochistan).
  • Extensive field work around Karachi.
  • Visits of coastal area around Karachi and Makran coast.
  • Field Survey of Baltistan ( Northern area of Pakistan)
  • Field Study of Karakoram Highway, Abbottabad to Gilgit by Road.
  • Field Study of Kaghan Valley (Showgran, Naran,)
  • Field Study of Murree area (Ayubia, Pateryata, Baragali, Mall Raod)
  • Saleh Muhammad Kohi Goth Malir Dist: rural survey.
  • Assist a survey of Hawks bay for recreation problems.