Education

Ph.D. (Environmental     Science and Engineering), East China University of Science and Technology,     Shanghai, China.

September     2015 — July 2019

Research     Work: Synthesis     of graphene oxide supported heterogeneous nanocomposites for degradation of     chlorinated hydrocarbons.

M.Sc.     (Chemical Engineering), University of Engineering and Technology Lahore,     Pakistan.

September     2010 — December 2013

Research     Work: Prediction     of oil extraction and yield from pyrolysis of rice bran using Response     Surface Methodology (RSM)

B.Sc.     (Chemical Engineering), University of Engineering and Technology Lahore,     Pakistan.

August     2005 — September 2009

Employment     History

Postdoctoral:     School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng,     China.

December     2019 — Present

●         Synthesis     of heterogeneous catalyst for environmental remediation 

●         Served     as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.

●         Worked     well independently and on a team to solve problems.

Lecturer: Department     of Chemical Engineering, University of Gujrat, Pakistan.

November     2009 — August 2015

●         Taught     various undergraduate and master students courses 

●         Demonstrated     and performed experiments in main chemical engineering laboratories 

●         Supervised     FYP (final year projects) of undergraduate chemical engineering students.

●         Responsible     for various administrative activities (time table, study tours,     conferences)

Publications

U. Farooq. F. Wang, MK.     Shahzad, KC. Carroll, S. Lyu, X. Wang, Study the activation     mechanism of peroxymonosulfate in iron copper systems for trichloroethane     degradation, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances (2022),     100343-100351.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100343

U. Farooq, M. Sajid,     A. Shan, X. Wang, S. Lyu, Role of Cysteine in Enhanced Degradation of Trichloroethane     under Ferrous Percarbonate System, Chemical     Engineering Journal (2021)     130211-130221 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130221

U. Farooq, J. Zhuang,     X. Wang, S. Lyu. A recyclable polydopamine functionalized reduced graphene     oxide (PDA@Fe/rGO) for the enhanced degradation of 1,1,1-trichloroethane, Chemical     Engineering Journal     (2020) 126405-126415 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.126405 

U. Farooq, J. Zhuang, F.     Wang, J. Chen, X. Wang, Graphene oxide supported magnetic nanocomposite (Fe₃O₄/rGO);     an effective source for oxidative degradation of trichloroethylene, Chemical     Research 化学研究河南大学 (2020)     1008-1011. 

 https://10.14002/j.hxya.2020.06.008

U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lyu,     M. L. Brusseau, M. Gu, W.Q. Zaman, Z. Qiu, Q. Sui, The impact of surface     properties and dominant ions on the effectiveness of G-nZVI heterogeneous     catalyst for environmental remediation, Science of the     Total Environment     651 (2019) 1182-1188 (IF = 7.96).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.148 

U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lu,     M. Naqvi, Z. Qiu, Q. Sui, A step forward towards synthesizing a     stable and regeneratable nanocomposite for remediation of trichloroethene, Chemical     Engineering Journal 347     (2018) 660-668 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.04.120

U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lu,     M.L. Brusseau, M. Naqvi, X. Fu, X. Zhang, Q. Sui, Z. Qiu, Efficient     transformation in characteristics of cations supported-reduced graphene     oxide nanocomposites for the destruction of trichloroethane, Applied     Catalysis A: General 544     (2017) 10-20 (IF = 5.70).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2017.07.007 

U. Farooq, M. Danish, S. Lu,     M. Naqvi, X. Gu, X. Fu, X. Zhang, M. Nasir, Synthesis of     nZVI@reduced graphene oxide: an efficient catalyst for degradation of 1, 1,     1-trichloroethane (TCA) in percarbonate system, Research on     Chemical Intermediates 43, no. 5 (2017) 3219-3236 (IF = 2.91).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-016-2821-3 

              2022

F. Wang, J. Chen, Y. Xu, U. Farooq, T. Lu, W. Chen,     X. Wang, Z. Qi, Surfactants-mediated     the enhanced mobility of tetracycline in saturated porous media and its variation     with aqueous chemistry, Chemosphere 302     (2022), 134887- 134896. (IF = 7.08).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134887

J. Chen, Y. Xu, Z.     Zheng, Q. Wei, U. Farooq, T. Lu, W. Chen, Z. Qi, The mechanisms     involved into the inhibitory effects of ionic liquids chemistry on     adsorption performance of ciprofloxacin onto inorganic minerals, Colloids     and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 648, (2022), 129422-     129434 (IF = 4.53).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129422

J. Chen, L. Xie, Q.     Zhang, Q. Wei, U. Farooq, W. Chen, R. Miao, Z. Qi, Anionic     surfactant-assisted the transport of carbon dots through saturated soil and     its variation with aqueous chemistry,  Colloids     and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 644, (2022), 128860-     128871 (IF = 4.53).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128860

              2021

M. Sajid, U.     Farooq, G. Barry, M. Azeem, X.B Zhao, Sustainable production of     levulinic acid and its derivatives for fuel additives and chemicals:     progress, challenges and prospects, Green Chemistry, 23,     (2021),9198-9238 (IF = 10.18).

https://doi.org/10.1039/D1GC02919C

K. Shahzad, U.     Farooq, G. Abbas, A.Raza, M. Ikram, M. Afzal ,Y. Zhang Investigation on optical temperature sensing behaviour     via Ag island-enhanced luminescence doped ��-NaGdF4:Yb³⁺/Tm³⁺     films/microfibers,     RSC Advances 11 (2021)  36569-36576  (IF = 3.36).

https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA06336G

 Q. Wei, K.     Zhou, J. Chen, Q. Zhang, T. Lu, U. Farooq, W. Chen, Z, Li, Z. Qi, Insights into the     molecular mechanism of tetracycline transport in saturated porous media     affected by low-molecular-weight organic acids: Role of the functional     groups and molecular size, Science of The Total Environment (2021),     149361-149375 (IF = 7.96)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149361

A. Shan, A. Idrees,     W.Q. Zaman, Z. Abbas, U. Farooq, M. Ali, R. Yang, G. Zeng, M.     Danish, X. Gu, S. Lyu, Enhancement in reactivity via     sulfidation of FeNi@BC for efficient removal of trichloroethylene: Insight     mechanism and the role of reactive oxygen species, Science     of The Total Environment (2021) 148674-148687 (IF = 7.96).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148674

A. Idrees, A. Shan,     M. Ali, Z. Abbas, T. Shahzad, S. Hussain, F. Mahmood, U. Farooq, M.     Danish, S. Lyu, Highly efficient degradation of trichloroethylene in     groundwater based on persulfate activation by polyvinylpyrrolidone     functionalized Fe/Cu bimetallic nanoparticles, Journal of     Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (2021) 105341-105352 (IF = 5.90).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.10534

              2020

M. Ali, U. Farooq,     S. Lyu, Y. Sun, M. Li, A. Ahmad, A. Shan, Z. Abbas, Synthesis of controlled     release calcium peroxide nanoparticles (CR-nCPs): characterizations, H₂O₂     liberate performances and pollutant degradation efficiency, Separation     and Purification Technology (2020) 116729-116740 (IF = 7.31).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116729 

M.Z. Shahid, R.     Mehmood, U. Farooq, F. Han, Construction of well-crystalline     ultrathin bismuth oxybromide nanoplates via one-pot room-temperature     synthesis for enhanced decontamination of aqueous pollutants under visible     light irradiation, Advanced Powder Technology (2020) 23635-23646 (IF = 4.83).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2020.02.015 

M. Ali, X. Zhang, A.     Idress, M. Tariq, M. Danish, U. Farooq, A. Shan, X. Jiang, J. Huang,     S. Lyu, Advancement in Fenton-like reactions using PVA coated calcium     peroxide/FeS system: Pivotal role of sulfide ion in regenerating the Fe(II)     ions and improving trichloroethylene degradation, Journal     of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2020) 104591-104602 (IF = 5.90).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.104591 

              2019

A. Shan, U.     Farooq, S. Lyu, W.Q. Zaman, Z. Abbas, M. Ali, A. Idrees, P. Tang, M.     Li, Y. Sun, Q. Sui, Efficient removal of trichloroethylene in surfactant     amended solution by nano Fe⁰-Nickel bimetallic composite     activated sodium persulfate process, Chemical     Engineering Journal     386 (2019) 123995-124005 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2019.123995

              2018

M. Gu, U. Farooq,     S. Lu, X. Zhang, Z. Qiu, Q. Sui, Degradation of trichloroethylene in     aqueous solution by rGO supported nZVI catalyst under several oxic     environments, Journal of Hazardous Materials 349 (2018) 35-44 (IF = 10.58).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.01.037 

M. Gu, Q. Sui, U.     Farooq, X. Zhang, Z. Qiu, S. Lyu, Degradation of phenanthrene in     sulfate radical based oxidative environment by nZVI-PDA functionalized rGO     catalyst, Chemical Engineering Journal 354 (2018) 541-552 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.08.039

M. Gu, Q. Sui, U.     Farooq, X. Zhang, Z. Qiu, S. Lyu, Enhanced degradation of     trichloroethylene in oxidative environment by nZVI/PDA functionalized rGO     catalyst, Journal of Hazardous Materials 359 (2018) 157-165 (IF = 10.58).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.07.013 

L. Liu, S. Lin, W.     Zhang, U. Farooq, G. Shen, S. Hu, Kinetic and mechanistic     investigations of the degradation of sulfachloropyridazine in     heat-activated persulfate oxidation process, Chemical     Engineering Journal 346     (2018) 515-524 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.04.068 

L. Liu, S. Hu, G.     Shen, U. Farooq, W. Zhang, S. Lin, K. Lin, Adsorption dynamics and     mechanism of aqueous sulfachloropyridazine and analogues using the root     powder of recyclable long-root Eichhornia crassipes, Chemosphere, 196 (2018)     409-417 (IF = 7.08).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.01.003 

W.Q. Zaman, W. Sun,     M. Tariq, Z. Zhou, U. Farooq, Z. Abbas, L. Cao, J. Yang, Iridium     Substitution in Nickel Cobaltite Renders High Mass Specific OER Activity     and Durability in Acidic Media, Applied Catalysis     B: Environmental (2018)     295-302 (IF = 19.50).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2018.10.041

M. Naqvi, E.     Dahlquist, J. Yan, S.R. Naqvi, A.S. Nizami, C.A. Salman, M. Danish, U.     Farooq, M. Rehan, Z. Khan, A.S. Qureshi, Polygeneration system integrated     with small non-wood pulp mills for substitute natural gas     production, Applied Energy 224 (2018) 636-646 (IF = 9.74).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.05.005 

L. M. R. Naqvi, U.     Farooq, M. Danish, A. S. Qureshi, Prediction of oil extraction and     yield from pyrolysis of rice bran using Response Surface Methodology (RSM),     ECO-BIO March 2016, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Yuan, Z. Qiu, J.     Yang, Z.Li, U. Farooq, Y.Lu, S. Lyu, Adsorption performance and     mechanism for phosphate removal by cerium hydroxide loaded on molecular     sieve, Journal     of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 91 (2018) 1-11 (IF = 5.87).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2018.08.017 

              2017

M. Danish, X. Gu, S.     Lu, U. Farooq, A. Ahmad, M. Naqvi, X. Zhang, X. Fu, Y. Xue, Effect     of solution matrix and pH in Z-nZVI-catalyzed percarbonate system on the     generation of reactive oxygen species and degradation of 1,1,1-trichloroethane,     Water Science and Technology: Water Supply (2017) 17(6),     1568-1578 (IF = 1.91).

https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2017.060 

X. Fu, M.L. Brusseau,     X. Zang, S. Lu, X. Zhang, U. Farooq, Z. Qiu, Q. Sui, Enhanced effect     of HAH on citric acid-chelated Fe (II)-catalyzed percarbonate for     trichloroethene degradation, Environmental Science and Pollution     Research     24. 31 (2017) 24318-24326 (IF = 4.23).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-0070-7 

M. Naqvi, E.     Dahlquist, A. S. Nizami, M. Danish, S. Naqvi, U. Farooq, A.S.     Qureshi, M. Rehan, Gasification Integrated with Small Chemical Pulp Mills     for Fuel and Energy Production, Energy Procedia 142 (2017),     977-983. 

              2016

M. Naqvi, J. Yan, M.     Danish, U. Farooq, S. Lu, An experimental study on hydrogen enriched     gas with reduced tar formation using pre-treated olivine in dual bed steam     gasification of mixed biomass compost, International     Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41, no. 25 (2016): 10608-10618 (IF = 5.81).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.04.206 

M. Danish, X. G. Gu,     S. G. Lu, A. Ahmad, M. Naqvi, U. Farooq, X. Zhang, X. R. Fu, Z. W.     Miao, Y. F. Xue, Efficient transformation of trichloroethylene activated     through sodium percarbonate using heterogeneous zeolite supported nano zero     valent iron-copper bimetallic composite, Chemical     Engineering Journal     308 (2016): 396-407 (IF = 13.27).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2016.09.051

M. Danish, X. G. Gu,     S. G. Lu, M. L. Brusseau, A. Ahmad, M. Naqvi, U. Farooq, W. Q.     Zaman, X.R. Fu, Z.W. Miao, An efficient catalytic degradation of trichloroethene     in a percarbonate system catalyzed by ultra-fine heterogeneous zeolite     supported zero valent iron-nickel bimetallic composite, Applied     Catalysis A: General     531 (2016) 177-186 (IF = 5.70).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2016.11.001

X. Fu, X. Gu, S. Lu,     Z. Miao, M. Xu, X. Zhang, M. Danish, H. Cui, U. Farooq, Z. Qiu,     Enhanced degradation of benzene by percarbonate activated with Fe     (II)-glutamate complex, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (2016) 6758-6766 (IF = 4.23).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-015-5908-2. 

              2015

M. Danish, M. Naqvi,     U. Farooq, S. Naqvi, Characterization of South Asian agricultural     residues for potential utilization in future ‘energy mix’, Energy     Procedia 75     (2015) 2974-2980.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.604

Projects/Achievements

●     Henan Province     Postdoctoral Startup Fund Synthesis of Fe-bimetallic Nanocomposite for     Degradation of Environmental Contaminants CJ3050A0670547 (Principal     Investigator) Funding Amount 50,000 RMB.

●     Henan University     Post-doctoral Startup Research Fund CJ3050A0670001 (Principal     Investigator) Funding Amount 1,00,000 RMB. 

●     National Key R&D     Program for Site Groundwater Halogenated Solvent Pollution Treatment     Technology (Member).

●     Analysis of     Eutrophication after Treatment of Black and Stinky River in Xuhui District     Shanghai (Member).

●     Geological Society     Research on the Study of Post-management and Remediation of Contaminated     Sites in Shanghai (Member).

●     Study on     Stabilization and Leaching during the Removal of Heavy Metals from River     Sediment (Member).

●     Study of Heavy Metal     Removal and Long-term Ecological Control Technology of River Sediment     Pollution (Member).

●     Outstanding     International Graduate of East China University of Science and Technology     Shanghai, China.

●         Rewarded     Chinese Government Scholarship for PhD Studies in China.

Courses

Calculus     I/Calculus II, Zhejiang University of Technology International Summer     School, China.

June     2016 — August 2016

General     Chemistry/ Physics, Zhejiang University of Technology International Summer     School, China.

July     2017 — August 2017

References     (will be     provided on demand)

Strong     Communication Skills

Heterogeneous     Catalysis

Catalyst     Characterization

Chinese

Urdu