HAFIZA IQRA MEHMOOD
Environmental Analyst & Researcher
Tel: 510-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic Environmental Scientist with expertise in laboratory procedures for various environmental processes. Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and thorough knowledge of laboratory standards. Areas of expertise include chemical and environmental testing, encompassing sample preparation, laboratory analyses, and instrumental analysis. Possesses sound knowledge of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics/reactor dynamics.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Origin Pro, Python and R Programming for Data Analysis and Data visualization, RStudio
Laboratory Skills: Standard operation of lab testing instrumentation meeting ASTM International analytical lab procedures including but not limited to Atomic Adsorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Xray Diffraction
(XRD), UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, and Potentiometric Titration, Chromatography Techniques, Physico-Chemical Laboratory testing. Knowledge of lab safety, SOPs, GMPs, and GLPs. Knowledge of project evaluation and monitoring protocols and SOPs along with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Education
UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE (UoL) Lahore, Pakistan
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences 2017-2019 UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE (UoL) Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences 2013-2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE (UoL) Lahore, Pakistan
Top Ranked Engineering University of Pakistan
Graduate Research Associate Jul 2018- Jun 2019
– Cross Section preparation and characterization of samples including FTIR, SEM, XRD of nanomaterials for water treatment.
– Performed Lab experiments and collected data while adhering to safety procedures.
– Explored and developed strategies to apply the principles of chemical, materials, and environmental testing in actual laboratory experiments.
– Prepared the lab reagents and chemicals for sample analysis. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
– Flu Gases and Industrial Emission Analysis – Testo Germany (2015)
– Environmental Impact Assessment – UoL & MMP Pakistan (2016) EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
UOL ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB Lahore, Pakistan
– Social Mobilizer: Influenced the community to adopt environment friendly practices during clean and green campaign 2019 in Pakistan. (2019)
HONORS AND AWARDS
ONLINE COURSES
– Communication for development (C4D) -- UNICEF (2021)
– Excel for Data Analysis and Visualization – edX – Microsoft (2020) ADDITIONAL
– Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
– Certifications: Microsoft Office (Coursera) (2020)
– Interests: Environment and Climate Policy, Graphic Design and Publication, News Stories
– Language: English, Urdu