• The projects was sanctioned in the year 2013-2016 as young scientist in  department of Applied Chemistry of Aligarh Muslim University by the funding agency " Uttar Pradesh council of science and Technology", an apex research  funding body of Uttar Pradesh government.
• The project titled " Removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from the wastewater using modified agricultural waste" with sanctioned amount of Rs. 11,62,00/- for three years.
• worked in the ISRO Sponsored project on" Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Variation of Water Quality in River Ganga using Remote Sensing Techniques" as Co-PI.
• Sanctioned In-house Research Project(IRP) on proposal entitled " Agricultural Waste: An Efficient Adsorbent for the removal of Toxic pollutants with simultaneous Reduction of Water Quality Parameters of Yamuna River".
• Providing Consultancy to other goverment and private bodies for Water  quality Analysis

ORCID ID: http://0rcid.org/0000-0003-2766-2808

Publons Researcher ID: AAA-4376-2021

scopus id: 57208823566

Vidwan ID: 580264

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JN71iEoAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Citations:836 , h-index=18, i-index=20

Publications:

1. Rais Ahmad, Rajeev Kumar, Shazia Haseeb  “Adsorptive removal of Cu²⁺ ion from aqueous solution iron oxide/egg shell carbon.” Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 5(2012) 253-359. Impact factor-4.55

2. Rais Ahmad, Shazia Haseeb “Adsorption of Cu²⁺ ion from aqueous solution onto agricultural solid waste -mentha: characterization, isotherms and kinetic studies.” Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 33(2012)1188-1196. Impact factor-0.9

3.Rais Ahmad, Shaziya Haseeb (2012) “Bael (Aegle Marmelos) Shell Carbon (BSC)- a non conventional low cost adsorbent for the removal of Cu²⁺ ion and Cd²⁺ ion from aqueous solution.” Published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.(a Book chapter).

4. Rais Ahmad, Shaziya Haseeb  “Adsorption of Pb²⁺ ion on mentha piperita carbon (MTC) in single and quaternary system.” Arabian Journal of  Chemistry ,doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2012.09.013. Impact Factor-4.55

5. Rais Ahmad, Shaziya Haseeb “Black Cumin Seed (BCS) – a non conventional adsorbent for the removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solution.” Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment, 56(9) (2015) 2512-2521. Impact factor-1.272

6. Rais Ahmad, Shaziya Haseeb “Kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic studies for the removal of Pb2+ ion by a novel adsorbent Luffa acutangula(LAPR)”. Desalination and Water Treatment doi: org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1088476. Impact Factor-1.272

7.  Rais Ahmad, Shaziya Haseeb  “Absorptive removal of Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺ and Ni²⁺ from the aqueous solution by using Ground Nut Husk Modified with Guar Gum (GG): Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies” Groundwater and Sustainable Development,1(2015) 41-49. Impact Factor-0

8. Rais Ahmad, Shaziya Haseeb. “Competitive Adsorption of Cu²⁺ and Ni²⁺ on Luffa Actangula modified Tetraethoxysilane (LAP-TS) in single and binary system.” Groundwater and sustainable Development,  1(2015) 146-154. Impact Factor-0

9. Shaziya Haseeb, Rais Ahmad,  Pistachio Shell Carbon (PSC) – a low cost adsorbent for the removal of Pb²⁺ ion from aqueous solution, Groundwater for sustainable development, Accepted. Impact Factor-0

10. Reena Mishra, Amit Chattree, Shaziya Siddiqui, Removal of Selenium from Wastewater by Sweet Lime Peel. International Journal of Chemical Studies 5(2017) 2070-2075

11. Shaziya.H.Siddiqui, the removal of copper, nickel and Methylene blue from aqueous solution using Luffa Actangual Carbon:Kinetic, Isotherm , Thermodynamic and response methodology, Groundwater Sustainable Development 6(2018) 141-149.

12. Manish Masih, Prashant Anthony, Shaziya H.Siddiqui. Removal of Cu (II) ion from aqueous solutions by Rice Husk Carbon-Chitosan Composite gel (CCRH) using Response Surface Methodology.  Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring and Management, 10(2018)189-198.

13. Davoud Balarak, Mohadeseh Zafariyan and Shaziya Siddiqui, Investigation of Adsorptive Properties of Surfactant Modified Sepiolite for Removal of Ciprofloxacin, International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research, 10 3(2020)12-19.

14. Davoud Balarak, Fatemah Ganji, Chandrika Kethineni, Shaziya Haseeb Siddiqui, Montmorillonite Nanoparticles Effectiveness in Removal of Amoxicillin from water solutions, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation10(2020)122-126.

15. F.D. Mostafapour, Shaziya Haseeb Siddiqui, D.Balarak, Z.Jalalzaei, Thermodynamic Study of Amoxicillin and Naphthalene Adsorption on activated carbon derived from Salvadora Persica. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation 11(1)(2021)41-45.16. 

16. M.Bazi., D.Balarak.,A.D. Khatlbl., S.H.Siddiqui., F.K.Mostafapour. Investigation of Isotherm, Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Ciprofloxacin Adsorption by Molecularly Imprinted Polymer by Aqueous solution. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation 11(2021): 263-269.

17. Runit Isaac and Shaziya Siddiqui. Application of Water Quality Index and multivariate statistical techniques for assessment of water quality around Yamuna River in Agra Region, Uttar Pradesh, India. doi: 10.2166/ws.2021.395.

18. Prerna Higgins, Shaziya H. Siddiqui, Rajeev Kumar. Design of novel Graphene Oxide/hallosyite Nanotube@ polyaniline nanohybrid for the removal of Diclofenac Sodium from aqueous solution. Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring and Management 17(2022) 100628. doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2021.100628.

19. Tariq J. Al-Musawi  , Nezamaddin Mengelizadeh  , Waleed M.S. Kassim  , Mika Sillanp¨ aa¨  , Shaziya Haseeb Siddiqui  , Saeideh Shahbaksh  , Davoud Balarak. Sonophotocatalytic degradation and operational parameters optimization of diazinon using magnetic cobalt–graphene nanocomposite as a catalyst. J. Water Process Engineering 46(2022) 102548.

20. Runit Isaac, Shaziya Siddiqui. Adsorption of divalent copper from aqueous solution by magnesium chloride co-doped Cicer arietinum husk biochar: Isotherm, kinetics, thermodynamic studies and response surface methodology. Bioresource Technology Reports, 18 (2022) 101004.

21. Prerna Higgins, Shaziya H. Siddiqui, Rajeev Kumar.  Design of novel metal hydroxide bio-nanocomposite (CBCS@LDH) for the scavenging of ciprofloxacin (CPN) drug from its aqueous solution: Kinetic, isotherm, thermodynamic and reusability studies. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 5(2022) 100298.

22. Runit Isaac, Shaziya Siddiqui, Amit Chattree, Prashant Anthony and Prerna Higgins. Pre-Monsoon and Post-Monsoon Study on the Analysis of Physio-Chemical Parameters, WQI, and Correlation Coefficient of River Yamuna at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.  Indian J. Natural Science 12(2022).

23. Runit Isaac, Shaziya Siddiqui. Sequestration of Ni(II) and Cu(II) using FeSO4 modified Zea mays husk magnetic biochar: Isotherm, kinetics, thermodynamic studies and RSM. Journal of Hazardous Material  Advances https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100162.

24.  Shaziya Siddiqui. An Effective Biomass for the Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye and Treatment of River Water.  Adsorption Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4143138.    

25. Prerna Higgins, Shaziya Siddiqui. Efficacy of Polyaniline (PANI) nanofibres for capturing Diclofenac drug from its aqueous solutions. Journal of Indian Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2022.100494.

26. Fabrication of polyamide‑12/cement nanocomposite and its testing for different dyes  removal from aqueous solution: characterization, adsorption and regeneration studies. Scientific Reports 12(2022):13144. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16977-8.

27. Eco-friendly synthesis of copper Nanoparticles from fiber of Trapa natans L.Shells and their impregnation onto Polyamide-12 for Environmental Applications. Journal of Natural  Fibers(2023). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2224976.

28. Magnetic biochar derived from Juglans regia for the adsorption of Cu²⁺ and Ni²⁺:  Characterization, Modelling, Optimization, and Cost analysis. Journal of Saudi Chemical    Society(2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscs.2023.101749.

29. Assessment of seasonal impacts on Water Quality in Yamuna river using Water Quality Index and Multivariate Statistical approaches. Waste Management Bulletein(2024). 2: 145-153. doi.org/10.1016/j.wmb.2024.07.006.

30. Preparation and performance of novel bio‑nanocomposite ZnMg@PH for the removal of hazardous brilliant green, crystal violet and diclofenac sodium. Journal of Biomass conversion and Biorefinery(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05801-0.

31. Adsorption of Amoxicillin using Oxidized Carbon Nanotubes of Aqueous Solution(2024). Oriental J. Chemistry 40: 1232-1239. dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/400504.   

32. Functionalized biochar derived from novel Neolamarchia cadamba leaf extracts for the adsorption of Congo Red dye: kinetics, optimization, and reusability studies. Water Practice and Technology(2024) 10.2166/wpt.2024.260. 

33. Cellulose –Polyvinylalcohol supported magnetic nanocomposites from lentil husk for sequestration of cationic dyes from the aqueous solution: Kinetics, isotherm and reusability studies. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology(2025)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2025.104503.

34.Synthesis and characterization of SiO₂/GO/Al₂O₃ nanocomposite adsorbent for the uptake of ciprofloxacin: isothermal and reusability studies. Journal of Iranian Chemical Society(2025) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-024-03158-9 

Book Chapters:

• Book Chapter on Agri-Food Wastes to Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation   published in book on “ Nanotechnology for Sustainable  Agriculture, Food and  Environment” (CRC Press). ISBN: 9781032503011(2023).
• Book Chapter on “Metal Organic Framework: its Synthesis, Properties and Application (2024) accepted in book on “Metal Organic Framework: Fundamentals to Advanced (ISBN: 9780443152580) (Elsevier). doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15259-7.00008-5. 

• Book chapter on Food Products Safety(2021)  in Book on “Nanosensors for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture” (Elsevier).ISBN: 9780128245545.10.1016/B978-0-12-824554-5.000318.

• Book Chapter on “Bioremediation of Se(IV)ion from Wastewater using Agricultural Waste”(2021) accepted in book on “Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management”(CRC Press).ISBN: 9781774637180.

• Book Chapter on “Alumina based adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment”(2021) in book on “Nanomaterials for Smart Applications”(CRC Press).10.1201/9781003129042-6.

Books Published:

• Published an edited book on Pistachios: Cultivation, Production and Consumption by Nova Science Publishers.  https://doi.org/10.52305/SFGV3430.ISBN: 979-8-88697-063-0.

1.Invited Lecture in International Hybrid Conference on Nano Structured Materials and Polymers (ICNP 2023) held on 12-14^th May 2023 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. The topic for presentation was “Absorption of Pharmaceutical Drugs from the aqueous solution using waste biomass-Layer double hydroxide composite”

2. Presented  a paper in 7^th  International Conference of Water Resource and Environment(WRE 2021), from 2-4 November 2021 viva MS-Team organized by Water Resource and Environment Committee China. The topic for presentation is “ Nanomaterials as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of pharmaceutical drugs from wastewater”.

3.Attended Online FDP on “Novel Application of Waste Technology System for Sustainable Future” from 2^nd August-6^th August 2021 organized by ATAL(AICTE Training  and Learning Academy and Ramaiah Institute of Technology.

4. Attended Two days workshop on “Tools for Exploring Chemistry” Organized by  Rajdhani College, University of Delhi from 12-13 July 2021.

5.Attended online webinar on Environmental Restoration and Circular Economy on 5^th and 12^th June 2021 organized by Jadavpur University and International Society of Waste Management Air and Water (ISWMAW).

6. Participated in Five Day FDP on Contemporary Trends in Science and Technology from 5^th April-9^th April 2021 organized by Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Patna.

7. Attended International Industrial Chemistry conference on Industrial Chemistry Towards sustainable Future: Growing Together on 26-28^th February 2021 organized by Department of Chemistry, NED university of Engineering and Technology, Karachi.

8. Invited for the Lecture in International Webinar on Advances in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Biological Sciences (CONIAPS  2020) held on 18- 20  December 2020 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. The paper presented was “ Luffa Actangula- An efficient adsorbent for removal of Pollutants”.

9. Attended National webinar on Forest, Environment and Wildlife-Status and Developments in the 21^st Century organized by Deptt of Forestry, SHUATS, on 4^th August 2020.

10. Attended Webinar on Biodiversity and Environmental Protection during Pandemic Outbreak of COVID19 on 5^th June 2020.

11. Completed the Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for Higher Education of 16 weeks organised by AICTE on Swayan portal from Sep01 2019- Dec 31 2019.

12. Presented a paper  in International Conference on Energy and Environmental Technologies for Sustainable Development at MNIIT, Prayagraj on Feb 14-16 2020.

13. Attended a one day Certificate course organised by Elsevier Research Academy on “Introduction to Certified Peer Review Course” held on 17^th September 2019.

14. As Spokesperson in Technical session in the National Workshop on Protein Purification and its Sustainable application in Drug Designing and Agro waste management on “Removal of Methylene blue dye by Egg shell waste”.

15. Attended 117^th Orientation Programme conducted by Allahabad University under UGC-HRDC from 24^th October 2017 to 20^th November 2017.

16. International conference on Nanotechnology &STEM-ER  at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in 2016(Poster Presentation)

17. National Conference on Advances of Polymeric Materials at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh  in 2013(Poster Presentation).

18. National conference on Nano-Science and Technology conducted by UGC, CST-UP at A.M.U. in 2012.

19. National conference on Hydrocarbon, Energy and Environment at Aligarh Muslim University in 2012.

20. National Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences at Aligarh MuslimUniversity in 2010.

21. Workshop on Environment and Pollution Awareness by AICTE at Aligarh MuslimUniversity in 2004.     

I Have six years of  teaching experience. currently, I am teaching UG, PG and PhD  classes in department of chemistry and other branches. I have teaching experience in the subjects like Analytical Chemistry, Applied chemistry, Nanochemistry, Food Chemistry and Food Analysis, Engineering Chemistry, Adsorption Process and Wastewater Treatment Analysis. Examination Superintendent of the department from July 2019-June2020.

1. Editor in the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Majmaah University Saudia Arabai.
2. Reviewer in 4^th, 5^th and 6^th  International conference on Water Resource and Environment(WRE2018)(WRE 2019)(WRE2020)
3. Reviewer in Carbohydrate Polymer Journal(Elsevier)
4. Reviewer in Cogent Food and Agriculture Journal(Taylor and Francis)
5. External Examiner for Integral University, Lucknow.
6. Life Member of Indian Chemical Society with Fellow No: F/8122(L.M).
7. Organized One day Seminar on 150 years of Periodic Table of Chemical Elements under the banner of Society of Chemists on 16th October 2019 as Organizing Secretary
8.  Organized International Webinar on “Health and Environmental Protection during Pandemic Outbreak of COVID 19” on 25-26 June 2020as Organizing Secretary.
9.  Reviewer in Cogent Food and Engineering Journal(Taylor and Francis)
10. Reviewer in International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research
11. Appointed as Editor for the Book on Pistachio Cultivation Production and Consumption by Nova Science Publishers
12.  Appointed as Treasurer in Indian Chemical Society Allahabad Chapter for year 2021.
13.  Reviewer in Various elsevier journals such as Results in Engineering, Journal of Material Research and Technology, Egytian J. of Petroleum,, Applied Water Science, International journal of Biological Macromolecules.