Speakers

Muhammad Danish

Place of Birth : Kabirwala (Khanewal), Pakistan
Position : Associate Professor & Head of Department Chemical & Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore
Field of study : Environmental Remediation, Nanotechnology, and Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)

Dr. Muhammad Danish is an internationally acclaimed Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, Faisalabad Campus. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Shanghai, complemented by advanced training in chemical engineering in Pakistan. Dr. Danish’s research lies at the forefront of environmental remediation, nanotechnology, and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), addressing some of the most critical global challenges in water and wastewater treatment. His work focuses on the degradation of emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyes, and chlorinated solvents using innovative catalytic and nanomaterial-based approaches. To date, he has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, achieving a cumulative impact factor exceeding 464. Dr Danish has served as reviewer in high impact factor journals like Chemical Engineering journal (Impact Factor 13.2). In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Danish has presented his research at numerous international forums, including multiple AIChE Annual Meetings, fostering global collaborations and advancing solutions that are both scientifically rigorous and practically applicable. His work contributes directly to sustainable and energy-efficient water treatment technologies, aligning with pressing global priorities such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) and climate action (SDG 13). Beyond research, Dr. Danish is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers and scientists, leading interdisciplinary projects, and translating fundamental discoveries into scalable solutions that have real-world impact across industries and communities worldwide.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering: East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST), Shanghai, China (2014-2017)
• M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering: University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan (2009-2011)
• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering: University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (2002-2006)
• Intermediate / Higher Secondary School Certificate (Pre-Engineering): Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2000-2002)
• Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate (Science): Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Faisalabad, Pakistan (1998-2000)

• Associate Professor & Head of Department, Chemical & Polymer Engineering: UET Lahore (Faisalabad Campus) (2022-Present)
• Assistant Professor, Chemical & Polymer Engineering: UET Lahore (2017-2022)
• Research Assistant, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory: ECUST, Shanghai, China (2014-2017)
• Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering: University of Gujrat, Pakistan (2011-2014)
• Chemist: Hexon Chemicals (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan (2006-2011)

• Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
• Environmental Remediation
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Catalysis and Nanomaterials
• Sustainable Chemical Engineering