Dr. Maria Siddique is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Science, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan. Born on March 31, 1981, in Haripur, Pakistan, she has a rich academic background, having earned her PhD in Environmental Sciences from COMSATS University in 2011. She also holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Peshawar and a B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, and H&PE from Govt. Girls Degree College, Haripur. With extensive experience in both teaching and research, Dr. Siddique has served in various capacities at COMSATS University since 2005. Her research interests include heterogeneous photocatalysis, Fenton processes, green synthesis of metallic nanomaterials, biomass-derived nano-adsorbents, and biochar applications for industrial wastewater treatment. Dr. Siddique is actively involved in numerous administrative roles and committees, contributing significantly to the academic and operational excellence of her department.
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Dr. Maria Siddique, an Associate Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan, has demonstrated remarkable academic and professional achievements in the field of Environmental Science. Below is a detailed evaluation of her qualifications, research interests, and contributions, underscoring her suitability for the Research for Women Researcher Award.
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Understanding the role of the fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase gene for enhancing the photosynthetic rate in Arabidopsis thaliana by Gulzar, F., Ahmad, R., Kwan, S.-Y., Ishaq, M.Z., Waheed, U.
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Integrated Approach to Hydrogeochemical Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Major Industrial Zone of Punjab, Pakistan by Ali, A., Ullah, Z., Ismaeel, N., Waqas, M., Ghani, J.
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Geochemical Investigation of OCPs in the Rivers Along with Drains and Groundwater Sources of Eastern Punjab, Pakistan by Ali, A., Ullah, Z., Siddique, M., Khan, M.I.U., Ashraf, W.
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Microwave-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and chitosan nanocomposites for the removal of reactive blue-19 by Rehman, F., Ali, A., Zubair, M., Shahzadi, I., Siddique, M.