Head of Environmental Research Center (ERC, BUKC)
PhD (Environment & Health)
Dr. Nergis was appointed as an Assistant Professor and Head of ERC, June 2007. She was working as HOD of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department (Feb 2018–Aug 2019), in addition to her own duties. Currently, she is working as a senior professor and HOD ERC. She holds a doctorate degree in environmental sciences. She is a highly qualified and professional environmentalist with more than 30 years of research, teaching, and managerial experience.
She established the Environmental Research Center (ERC) in June 2007 at the Bahria University Karachi Campus. ERC is equipped with state-of-the-art lab facilities to serve in this field. Previously, she established and managed hydrochemistry labs with the collaboration of Tubingen University Germany at Hamdard University Karachi in 1993–2007. Later, it became the Environmental Studies Center, a first-of-its kind environmental research services center in Pakistan.
She got published more than forty seven research articles in journals of national and international repute, and a hundred commercial studies and project reports are also in her credit so far, across multiple environmental challenges. A few projects are listed below:
Ecosystem Research of Water Resource Management in Sindh East, “Capacity Building of Bahria University Environmental Research Center,” awarded by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan, 2008–2010 (Project ID: 20-1196/R&D)
The project title, “Thar Coal and Water Research Studies," was a joint venture project of the Sindh Coal and Energy Development Department and Deep Rock Drilling Pakistan Private Limited, an exploration company.
“Environmental Performance Monitoring" was awarded by M/s Agha Khan University Hospital (2014–up to now).
Ambient Air Pollution Detection at KE Grid Stations under the TP1000 Project (awarded by M/s Siemens Pakistan) 2016–2019
Supervision of MS/MPhil Students 18 MS graduates and 4 PhD scholars are on final thesis defense (FTD).
Editor-in-Chief of Bahria University Research Journal of Earth Sciences, 4th Volume of 2019.
Environmental Research Center (ERC) was established in June 2007 at the Bahria University Karachi Campus. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art facility to serve in the field of environment to multinational and national industries. Its recognition by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) in 2009 began a journey that would become one of highly respected commercial services. ERC started expanding its services across the country with diversification in 2008 after winning a project from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). In 2010, ERC achieved another milestone by winning a Thar coal exploration project based on its expansion and capacity building in the area of mining and mineral testing infrastructure facilities.
ERC is certified by the Govt. of Sindh under the EPA Act. 2014 since 2009 and ISO 9001-2015 QMS by NQA, Pakistan, since 2018 and provides commercial testing facilities to multinational and local industries for compliance, auditing, and research projects. ERC has also been providing lab practical facilities for students of BS, MS, and Ph.D. since 2010.
1. To strengthen the local facility of environmental testing
2. Sustainable approach of facility up-gradation
3. Comprehensive backup support for resolving environmental issues of industries
4. Gradually up-grade to modern technology and establishment of CEES
To be a Center of Excellence in Environmental Sciences providing quality research and testing services at par with international standards.
The center strives to offer a technologically advanced portfolio of environmental research and testing services and aims to contribute towards the resolution of environmental challenges.
1. ERC is a leader in providing laboratory testing and verification solutions. It has assured our community by providing high-quality, innovative, and professional testing services to help our clients to make informed decisions. This ensures we have the appropriate technical resources, reporting systems, and holistic service culture that are aligned to the specific needs of our clients.
a. Environmental Testing Facilities
1) Industrial Liquids Effluent
2) Industrial Stack Emissions
3) Vehicular Exhausts Emissions
4) Potable and Ground Water
5) Ambient Air Quality
6) Noise Pollution
7) Light Intensity
b. Surveys and Studies
1) Environmental Base line
2) Soils and Sediments
3) Coal and Coke
c. Environmental Compliance
1) Performance audit
2) EMS ISO14000
3) Post audit validation
Services Providing to Various Sectors
2. ERC is providing services to the following sectors:
Environmental Services Providing to the Following Sectors
Team of Environmental Research Center
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Mughal Sharif (Sr. Assistant Professor) PhD Scholar, M.Phil. (Environmental Sciences) Mr. Sharif joined the Environmental Research Center (ERC) in January 2008 and has extensive experience in environmental research and management. He holds an MS degree in Environmental Sciences and has worked on resolving a wide range of environmental issues across multiple industrial sectors. His expertise includes environmental impact assessment, environmental management, industrial environmental compliance, and research project execution. He has published more than thirty research articles in internationally reputed journals on various environmental issues. In addition to teaching and research activities, he has successfully completed numerous assignments at the ERC. He also served as Co-Principal Investigator on an HEC-funded research project, which was successfully completed in 2012. Currently, he is actively involved in expert capacity building at the ERC for conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) studies, and accreditation-related activities of the research center. He has also completed several research and consultancy projects contributing to environmental sustainability and institutional development. |
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Mr. M. Ahmed Jamil Qureshi (Scientific Officer/ERC) PhD Scholar, MS (Environmental Sciences) He joined the Environmental Research Center (ERC) in July 2013 and has over a decade of professional experience in environmental research and monitoring. He holds an MS degree in Environmental Sciences and a BS degree in Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Soil and Environmental Sciences. His areas of expertise include environmental impact assessment, soil remediation, climate and air quality assessment, and environmental performance evaluation of industrial emissions. He is experienced in conducting post-performance environmental audits and environmental compliance assessments. His technical skills include emissions monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring, noise and lux level monitoring, environmental data analysis, and technical report preparation. He has contributed to several environmental monitoring and assessment projects for industrial and development sectors. In addition to his professional work, he has published five research papers in reputable journals and one book chapter on marine pollution. His research interests focus on pollution control, environmental sustainability, and climate-related environmental challenges. |
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Environmental Research Center
Bahria University Karachi Campus
13-National Stadium Road, Karachi-75260
Tel # + 92 2199240002-6 (Ext.: 329)
Cell # +92 340 1330353
Email: erc.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
