Muhammad Umar Farooq

Associate Professor and Laboratory In-Charge at IEER, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. Oversees an ISO/IEC 17025-aligned environmental testing laboratory and leads analytical workflows and postgraduate supervision.

Environmental Consultant and Laboratory In-Charge at IEER, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (2016–2025). Managed field sampling to instrument analysis, quality control, and technical reporting for environmental testing work.

Assistant Professor at University of the Punjab, Lahore (2010–2018). Supported research and training in analytical and environmental chemistry.

Assistant Professor at IEER, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (2010–2018). Conducted academic and laboratory work in environmental and analytical chemistry and supervised research projects.

PhD research scholar in analytical chemistry at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (2006–2010). Dissertation focused on quantitative analysis of sulfonamide antibiotics in edible meats.

Appointed to the Technical Committee for AQI Analysis in Punjab, EPCC (2025). Participates in technical expert review for AQI analysis and related methodology.

Appointed to the Punjab EPD Air Quality Management Plan Panel of Experts (2023). Contributed expert review supporting air quality planning and technical evaluation.

Regular reviewer for the Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, focusing on STEM topics in environmental and analytical chemistry. Evaluates manuscript methodological rigor and analytical validity.

Infrequent reviewer for Cellulose. Evaluates submissions for analytical validity, novelty, and technical quality.

Infrequent reviewer for the Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering. Reviews manuscripts for methodological and analytical soundness and clarity of scientific argument.

Infrequent reviewer for Water, Air and Soil Pollution. Assesses study design, environmental relevance, and interpretation of environmental monitoring or analytical data.

Infrequent reviewer for Environmental Pollution and Bioavailability. Reviews submissions for analytical validity, methodological rigor, and ethical reporting.

Infrequent reviewer for Desalination and Water Treatment. Evaluates manuscripts for analytical methods, QA/QC, and technical reporting quality.

Regular reviewer for the International Journal of Environmental Research with emphasis on environmental science and analytical chemistry. Assesses study design, analytical methods, and data interpretation quality.

Infrequent reviewer for Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Provides expert evaluation on methodological rigor and environmental relevance of submitted work.

Research project reviewer for HEC Pakistan, including PERIDOT, Technology Development Fund (TDF), and smog-related applied research calls. Provides independent technical review aligned to methodological and analytical quality expectations.

Activities and societies: CSC Full Scholarship recipient; Certificate of Excellence in PhD research.

PhD in Analytical Chemistry. Completed dissertation on quantitative analysis of sulfonamide antibiotics in edible meats.

Activities and societies: University Gold Medal (Muhammad Ali Gold Medal) and twice recipient of Government Merit Scholarship.

MSc in Chemistry at the Institute of Chemistry. Received academic honors during the program, including University Gold Medal recognition.