Earth & Environmental Sciences

HOD Message

As a Head of the Department, I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Hazara University, Mansehra. We are a leading university of the country. and the programs offered by us, I trust, help you make an informed choice. The course of study is exciting and lays the foundation for a productive and promising career. Indeed, it provides the understanding and skills indispensable for functioning in a modern society. Field and laboratory work play a pivotal role in academic excellence of applied sciences, therefore, students are provided ample opportunities to enhance their knowledge through field observations and laboratory experiments. The faculty is actively linking itself with the national endeavors for techno-industrial advancement and the students have the opportunity of participating in it. The department helps students get internships and secure jobs in various professional organizations through Job placement and Career Counseling Centre. I am looking forward to greet you at Hazara University

Introduction

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences was established in 2018 at Hazara University, Mansehara. The Department undergraduate and post graduate programs in Earth (Geology) and Environmental Sciences. Earth science is an all-embracing term for the sciences related to the planet Earth. The discipline of Earth Sciences includes the study of the atmosphere, oceans and biosphere, as well as the solid earth. Typically Earth Scientists will use tools from physics, chemistry, biology, chronology and mathematics to build a quantitative understanding of how the Earth system works, and how it evolved to its current state. Environmental Sciences, on the other hand, is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Environmental Scientists work on subjects like the understanding of earth processes, evaluating alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, and the effects of global climate change. Environmental Scientists bring a systems approach to analyze environmental problems. Key elements of an effective environmental scientist include the ability to relate spatial and temporal relationships as well as quantitative analysis....

Vision

Our vision is to develop as an institute of learning in Pakistan on Earth and Environmental Sciences with international prominence through: Innovative and transformative research in the field of Earth and Environmental sciences; Excellent education for future Geo and Environmental Scientists; Service to humanity through expansion and dissemination of Earth and Environmental Sciences knowledge...

Progammes Offered

Concered Faculty

Dr. Asif Javed

Designation : Head Of Department.
Email Address : [email protected]
I am Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and Head of the Department, Earth and Environmental Sciences. I hold PhD degree in Environmental Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan and have more than 18 years of work experi.

Dr. Waqar Azeem Jadoon

Designation : Assistant Professor.
Email Address : [email protected]
Dr. Waqar Azeem Jadoon was appointed as an Assistant Professor (IPFP) in the department of Environmental Sciences in December 2018. He completed his PhD in 2015, undertaking a full-time PhD (2012-2015) into the the understanding of atmospheric polycy.

Dr. Iram Gul

Designation : Assistant Professor.
Email Address : [email protected]
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Dr. Raja Umer Sajjad

Designation : Assistant Professor.
Email Address : [email protected]
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