Lecturer
Ms Syeda Zoya
Syedah.zoya@aiou.edu.pk

Education

MPhil Environmental Sciences (QAU)

Experience

  1. Freelance Academic Writer
    May 2022 – Present | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
    As a freelance academic writer, I have been engaged in writing research papers, assignments, case studies, and academic presentations for university students. My work involves conducting thorough research to ensure accuracy, depth, and relevance across a wide range of subjects.
  2. Science Teacher – Meritorious Public School
    August 2018 – March 2022 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
    At Meritorious Public School, I taught Chemistry and Biology to students up to the matriculation level. I developed and delivered engaging lesson plans in alignment with the school's science curriculum. Research Assistant – Arid Agricultural University
    July 2017 – June 2018 | Department of Forestry and Range Management | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
    During my tenure as a research assistant, I contributed to multiple research projects under the Department of Forestry and Range Management. My responsibilities included conducting literature reviews, field data collection, and mapping of project activities.

Publications

Effect of Soil Amendments on the Enzymatic Profile of Soil when Nicotiana alata L. and Petunia hybrida L. were Irrigated with Synthetic Heavy Metal-contaminated Wastewater. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 50(1), e2023008. Impact Factor: 0.4.DOI: 10.12982/CMJS.2023.00

Project, Research Interests

  1. Role of engineered nanomaterials in enhancing the efficiency of soil amendments for heavy metal immobilization.
  2. Mechanistic understanding of soil enzyme inhibition or stimulation in the presence of metal contaminants and nanomaterials.
  3. Synergistic effects of nanotechnology and organic soil amendments on improving soil biochemical properties.
  4. Toxicological assessment of heavy metals on ornamental plant physiology and their remediation potential.
  5. Bioavailability and speciation of heavy metals in amended soils analyzed through advanced techniques (e.g., XRD, SEM, FTIR).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.