Iqra qaisar | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Iqra qaisar | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Iqra Qaiser, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is a dedicated and ambitious professional with a passion for environmental sciences and education πŸŒ±πŸ“˜. Known for her structured approach and growth mindset, she continuously seeks to improve herself both personally and professionally. Her teaching journey spans across coaching institutions and schools, where she has inspired students in Biology and Chemistry for grades 9-10 πŸ§ͺ🧬. Iqra believes in lifelong learning and has engaged with global organizations such as WHO and WWF πŸŒπŸ’‘. She thrives in dynamic environments, embraces constructive feedback, and is always ready to contribute positively to her team. Iqra’s commitment to excellence and sustainability, along with her multilingual skills and leadership training, makes her a versatile and forward-thinking individual with a vision to create impactful change. πŸš€πŸŒŸ

Profile

Education πŸŽ“

πŸŽ“ 2020-2024: Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences from Fatima Jinnah Women University – secured an A grade.
πŸ“š 2018-2020: F.Sc. Pre-Medical from Army Public School & College, Rawalpindi – 79%.
πŸ“˜ 2018: Matriculation in Sciences – scored 84%.
πŸ“œ Throughout her academic career, Iqra has remained committed to excellence, combining strong academic performance with active participation in extracurriculars and research-based events.
🧾 She earned multiple certifications in leadership, environmental awareness, communication, and global health issues from prestigious platforms like WHO, UNICEF, and Udemy.
πŸ’¬ Fluent in communication and trained in risk assessment and infodemic management, she demonstrates academic versatility and a strong work ethic.
πŸ’» Iqra’s dedication to environmental change and scientific advancement is further reflected in her participation in seminars, boot camps, and digital courses, building a well-rounded educational foundation. 🌿🌎

Experience πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 4 years part-time teaching Biology & Chemistry to Grades 9–10 in various coaching centers.
🏫 6 months full-time as a Biology teacher at Future Foundation School, Rawalpindi.
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ 6 months as a Weekend Carer at Shifa Medical Complex, Rawalpindi – providing care & compassion.
🌍 Internship at the National Cleaner Production Centre – gaining hands-on environmental field experience.
🧠 Iqra’s teaching journey showcases her strong subject command, classroom management skills, and ability to simplify complex concepts.
πŸ‘₯ She brings empathy and attention to detail from her caregiver experience into education and teamwork settings.
πŸ› οΈ Equipped with Microsoft Office skills and strong time management, she’s effective both independently and collaboratively.
🌐 Frequent engagements with WHO and WWF officials have enhanced her communication, professionalism, and confidence on global platforms.
πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ Her diverse roles reflect her adaptability, care-driven mindset, and commitment to both education and sustainable health practices.

Awards & Recognitions πŸ…

πŸ… Awards & Honors (150 words):
🌟 Certificate of Appreciation – 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference, Mehran University (2021).
🎨 WWF Poster Competition – World Pangolin Day 2023.
πŸ—³οΈ Voter Education & Mass Awareness Program (2022).
🌐 WHO: COVID-19 Infodemic Management + Mass Gathering Risk Assessment (2021).
πŸ§ͺ Seminar Contribution: Advancements in Biochemistry – FJWU.
πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Participant – β€œPakistani Girls Code” Workshop by Lincoln Corners, 2022.
🧠 Udemy: Leadership, ChatGPT for Work, and more (2023–2024).
πŸŽ“ UNICEF E-course – β€œI am in a Changing Environment” (2024).
πŸ“ž β€œSpeak English Professionally” by Georgia Institute of Technology (2024).
πŸ”¬ Mars Multiomics Research Bootcamp – 20-day E-course (2024).
πŸ… These awards highlight Iqra’s proactive learning style and engagement with global and national organizations.
πŸ“š Her certifications reflect a balanced profile of science, leadership, digital tools, and civic participation, making her a dynamic learner.
🌿 A trailblazer with a purpose!

Research Interests πŸ”¬

🌍 Iqra’s research interest lies at the intersection of environmental sustainability, biology, and public health.
🧫 She is especially passionate about environmental conservation, waste management, biodiversity, and climate change awareness.
πŸ§ͺ Her academic background in environmental sciences enables her to explore eco-solutions through scientific analysis and hands-on projects.
πŸ’‰ Participation in WHO’s public health initiatives sparked her interest in communicable diseases and community health resilience.
πŸ“Š Her involvement in digital training programs and boot camps supports her focus on data-driven environmental research.
🧬 Iqra aspires to contribute to sustainable development goals by linking fieldwork and scientific literacy in educational settings.
🌿 She’s also intrigued by the impact of biochemistry and ecology in pollution control and human wellness.
πŸ“ˆ Iqra is driven to bridge the gap between science education and environmental activism through meaningful, research-based community interventions.
🧠 A future researcher with purpose and potential!

PublicationsΒ 
  • Impact of Air Pollution and Smog on Human Health in Pakistan: A Systematic Review

    Environments
    2025-02-03 |Β Journal article
    Part ofΒ ISSN:Β 2076-3298
    CONTRIBUTORS: Shazia Iram; Iqra Qaisar; Dr. Rabia Shabbir; Pomee, M.S.; Matthias Schmidt; Elke Herti

Kawthar Diab | Biology and Life Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Kawthar Diab | Biology and Life Science | Best Researcher Award

 

Profile

Education

She holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from Ain Shams University, awarded in March 2009, with her research focusing on the protective role of medicinal plants against the genotoxic effects induced by hydrocortisone in mice. Prior to that, she earned an M.Sc. in Experimental Zoology from Zagazig University in May 2003, where she conducted cytogenetic and immunogenetic studies on cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil, with a particular focus on their effects on reproduction in rats. She completed her B.Sc. in Zoology from Al-Azhar University in May 1996, graduating with a “very good” grade. Her postdoctoral research includes a six-month fellowship at Tokai University, Japan, in the Department of Bioscience, School of Agriculture, from June to December 2014. Additionally, she pursued another six-month postdoctoral fellowship in the Cancer Pharmacology Division at the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, India, from March to September 2012.

Work experience

She has actively participated in international workshops and conferences, including the Fluorescence Microscopy workshop “FluoMicro@ICGEB” at the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi, India, from October 2nd to 4th, 2019. Additionally, she was a speaker at the 6th Rajabhat University National and International Research and Academic Conference, held virtually on August 17-18, 2020, where she presented her research on the Cancer Chemopreventive Activity of Himalayan Plants. In terms of academic supervision, she has guided Ph.D. student Amr Mohammed Abo-Elhamd Ahmed, an Assistant Researcher at the Department of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt. His research focuses on the biochemical and therapeutic evaluation of selected Lamiaceae family plants for prostate disease treatment.

Research project

She has actively contributed to several local and international research projects, playing key roles in various studies. From 2005 to 2008, she was a member of a National Research Centre (NRC) project investigating the genotoxic effects of environmental pollution and veterinary drugs (Project No. 7110613). Between 2010 and 2013, she participated in an NRC-funded project on the production and evaluation of bioactive metabolites and hypolipidemic agents derived from marine sponge and coral endophytic microorganisms against carcinogenic pathogens, liver, and colon cancer (Project No. 9100302).

Her research extended to environmental toxicology, where she contributed to a Science & Technology Development Fund (STDF) project (2012-2014) evaluating mango byproducts as antioxidants against genetic damage caused by lead pollution (Project No. 4782). From 2017 to 2019, she served as a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on an NRC project studying the anti-hepatotoxic and antigenotoxic properties of plant extracts and their safety for use (Project No. 11010345). During the same period, she was also a member of an NRC project exploring the effects of nanoparticles in tissue culture applications (Project No. 11030108).

Her expertise further contributed to projects applying OMICS technology to enhance food safety in Egypt (2020-2022, Project No. 12050305) and exploring new pharmaceutical raw materials for prostate disease treatment (2020-2022, Project No. 12060108). Additionally, she collaborated with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on a research project (2020-2022) focused on improving the production of therapeutic ingredients in Lamiaceae plants for prostate disease treatment using biotechnology techniques.

Publication

 

  • Zaied FA, Zabal M, Diab KA (2003): Cytogenetic and Imuunogenetic studies of cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in rats. Zagazig University Journal, (IX):133–156.
  • Fahmy MA,Diab KA (2009): In vivo genotoxicity studies of cefotaxime.Cytologia, 74 (4):417–425.
  • Diab KA, Hassan ZM. (2011): Assessment of the antigenotoxic activity of white sesame extract (Sesamum indicum) against vincristine induced genotoxicity in mice. Comunicata Scientiae, 2(3)126-134.
  • Diab KA and Aboul-Ela E I (2012): In vivo comparative studies on antigenotoxicity of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) pits extract against DNA damage induced by N-Nitroso-N-methylurea in mice. Toxicology International, 19 (3):279-286.
  • Diab KA,Elmakawy AI, Abd El-Moneim OM, Sharaf HA (2012): Assessment of genotoxicity and histopathological changes induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) in male mice.Β  Journal of Cytology & Histology, 3(5): 153.
  • Khalil WKB, Ghal IS, Diab KA,Elmakawy AI (2014): Antitumor activity of Moringaoleifera leaf extract against Ehrlich solid tumor. International Journal of Pharmacy, 4(3): 68-82.
  • Elmakawy AI, Abd El-Moneim OM, Diab KA,Sharaf HA (2014) Evaluation of male-mediated reproductive toxicity induced by polyethylene glycol in mice. World Applied Sciences Journal, 31 (8): 1478-1487.