Dr. Arfat Nazir
Department of Higher Education, Jammu and Kashmir, University of Madras, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, University of Kashmir, IGNOU CENTRE ,GDC Ganderbal
0000-0001-5759-6755
About
I am a dedicated environmental researcher with a strong academic background in geology and a Ph.D. specializing in environmental pollution. My research expertise lies in assessing microplastic and heavy metal contamination across freshwater ecosystems, with a focus on spatial distribution, polymer identification, and ecological risk analysis.
My doctoral research, recently submitted at the University of Madras, explored the abundance, sources, and environmental risks of microplastics in the freshwater lakes of Kashmir Valley. I bring advanced skills in instrumental techniques, including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) for precise pollution characterization.
I am passionate about advancing sustainable solutions for pollution mitigation, ecosystem management, and environmental policy development. Actively seeking roles in academia, research, or environmental consultancy, I aim to contribute to innovative strategies that address pressing global challenges in pollution and sustainability.
Key Skills:
Microplastic Abundance, Distribution & Polymer Identification
Heavy Metal Analysis in Environmental Matrices
Ecological and Environmental Risk Assessment
Advanced Spectroscopic & Analytical Techniques (FTIR, Raman, AAS, XRF)
Sediment and Water Quality Analysis
Field Sampling & Laboratory Methodologies
Data Interpretation & Environmental Modelling
Employment
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Department of Higher Education, Jammu and Kashmir Contractual Lecturer2026 - Present
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University of Madras PhD Research Scholar2020 - 2025
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IGNOU CENTRE ,GDC Ganderbal Academic Counselor2017 - 2017
Education
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Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Master of Science2014 - 2016
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University of Kashmir Bachelor of Science2011 - 2014
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (10)
- Isolation and characterization of caffeic acid from Cobra Lily (Arisaema propinquum) and evaluation of its biological activities Save
- Microplastic Pollution in Wular Lake, Kashmir-India (Ramsar Site): First Report and Associated Risk Assessments Save
- Microplastic Migration in Groundwater: An Aftermath of Michaung Cyclone in Chennai City, India Save
- Spatial distribution, sources, ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in surface sediments of Wular lake, Kashmir, India-a Ramsar site Save
- Environmental risk assessment, spatial distribution, and abundance of heavy metals in surface sediments of Dal Lake-Kashmir, India Save
- Microplastic and heavy metal contamination in sediments of the high-altitude Nundkol Lake of northwestern Himalayas-Kashmir Save
- MICRO PLASTIC CONTAMINATION IN COOUM RIVER SEDIMENT: A CASE STUDY FROM CHENNAI, INDIA Save
- SEDIMENTOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ENNORE CREEK: UNRAVELING THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CALCIUM CARBONATE, ORGANIC MATTER, AND PARTICLE COMPOSITION AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE Save
- Microplastic Pollution in Urban-Dal Lake, India: Uncovering Sources and Polymer Analysis for Effective Assessment Save
- Microplastics occurrence in high-altitude mountain lakes: Insights from recent research Save