Rashid Iftikhar
DD Programs
- University Main Office (UMO)
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Summary
I am Dr. Rashid Iftikhar. My research areas include nutrient based pollution in aquatic environments and microalgal biotechnology. Major disturbances to the biological, chemical and geological processes that regulate the flow of energy and matter in the environment have led to the development of new approaches to tackle these challenges. Interested in integrating biological and engineering studies using microalgae systems to develop algae based bioremediation technologies for CO2 sequestration and water purification through reactor design modifications, cultivation optimization and scale-up. Other interests include working on bio-composites for application in food packaging and biomedical. Interested in effect of plasticizers, treatments and raw materials used on properties of bio-composites.
Academic Background
PhD
(Environmental Biogeochemistry) Monash University
October 01, 2018 - September 28, 2022
Honours and Awards
Publications
Highly efficient phosphate extraction from water using bio-composites of nano zero valent iron supported on orange peel powder (nZVI@OPP): performance evaluation and mechanistic insights
March 29, 2025
Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Volume 32, Pages 9809-9825
Enhanced hexavalent chromium (VI) removal from water using nano zero valent iron modified orange peel powder biochar
March 04, 2025
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology - Pages 1-14
Biomitigation of noxious metal ions using engineered lignin-based nanocomposites for sustainable environment
February 01, 2025
Journal of Water Process Engineering - Volume:70, Article Number: 106938, Pages:19
Highly efficient adsorptive removal of phosphate using novel perovskite lanthanum ferrite/graphene oxide (LaFeO3-GO) hybrids from water
November 01, 2024
Journal of Water Process Engineering - Volume 67 , Article number 106158
Comparative phosphate sorption and recovery potential of mono and bimetallic iron‑lanthanum impregnated biochar derived via co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and wheat straw: Highly effective phosphatic fertilizer
September 05, 2024
Journal of Water Process Engineering - Volume 66, Article Number 106110
Eco-friendly cultivation of microalgae using a horizontal twin layer system for treatment of real solid waste leachate
February 01, 2024
Journal of Environmental Management - Volume 351, Article ID: 119847, Pages:14
Adsorptive recovery of phosphate using iron functionalized biochar prepared via co-pyrolysis of wheat straw and sewage sludge
November 09, 2023
Environmental Technology and Innovation - Volume 32, Article Number 103434
Efficient removal of hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) using magnesium-iron layered double hydroxide supported on orange peel (Mg-Fe LDH@OPP): A synthetic experimental and mechanism studies
October 01, 2023
Journal of Water Process Engineering - Volume 55, Article Number: 104233
Microalgal treatment of high-nutrient wastewater using twin layer cultivation system
April 01, 2023
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - Volume 11, Issue 2, Article Number 109248
Operation of microalgal horizontal twin layer system for treatment of real wastewater and production of lipids
August 01, 2022
Journal of Water Process Engineering - Volume 48, Article Number 102932
Growth kinetics of microalgae cultivated in different dilutions of fresh leachate for sustainable nutrient recovery and carbon fixation
January 01, 2022
Biochemical Engineering Journal - Volume 178, Article Number 108299
Conferences
Operation of Inclined Porous Substrate Bioreactor for Wastewater Treatment Using Microalgae and Sustainable Biodiesel-Lipid Production
September 13, 2021 - September 16, 2021
Sahar Saleem, Zeshan, Rashid Iftikhar, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Hassan,
13th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection, University of Natural Resources and Life Science
Jr. Asst. Manager
Nishat Chunian Ltd
October 01, 2010 - April 30, 2011