Dr. Farooq is an Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan, with a distinguished academic career beginning in 2017 at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from Universität Bielefeld, Germany, and has extensive experience in both academia and industry. From 2019 to 2021, he worked with Fauji Fertilizer Company, the largest fertilizer producer in Pakistan, where he gained valuable insights into the intersection of industry and academia.
Dr. Farooq’s research primarily focuses on soil-plant-environment interactions, with expertise in synthetic fertilizers, soil pollution (including nano plastics, heavy metals, and salinity), and food security issues. He has contributed to numerous national and international research projects, funded by Pakistan Engineering Council, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, UNESCO, and the University of Aberdeen, UK.
As a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Farooq’s current research is dedicated to exploring the climate-conscious analysis of nitrogenous fertilizers and their induced CO2 emissions. His work also seeks to quantify greenhouse gas emissions reductions through innovative environmental modeling techniques, with the goal of enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing its environmental footprint. Dr. Farooq is passionate about advancing sustainable agricultural practices and addressing the urgent challenges of climate change.