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Dr Asim Yaqub

Associate Professor
Area of Interest: Waste and wastewater treatment
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0992-383591-5
 
Academics/ Degrees

  • Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)   2015, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
  • M. S. (Environmental Sciences) 2008, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Pakistan
  • M.Sc. (Applied Environmental Sciences) 2004, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan

 
Journal Publications
1. Mehrosh Buzdar,H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub Paper based colorimetric sensor using novel green magnetized nanocomposite of pinus for hydrogen peroxide detection in water and milk, Food Bioscience, 2023
2. Ihsan ullah,H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub Sensitive and cost-effective colorimetric sensor based on enzyme mimic MoS2@CoTiO3 nanocomposite for detection of hydrogen peroxide in milk and tap water , Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2023
3. M. Khatoon,H. Ajab,MZU Haq,Asim Yaqub Adsorption of hexavalent chromium ions in industrial effluent on low cost magnetized wood saw dust decayed by Isoptera (Termite): An insight into kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics studies, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering,, 2023
4. H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub,M. Zia ul Haq Activated carbon derived from Dodonaea Viscosa into beads of calcium-alginate for the sorption of methylene blue (MB): Kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics, Journal of Environmental Management, 2023
5. Asim Yaqub,Z. A. Bhatti,Dr. S. Shah,Asam Shad Decolorization of reactive blue-2 dye in aqueous solution by electrocoagulation process using aluminum and steel electrodes., Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances , 2023
6. Asim Yaqub Fabrication of Colorimetric Sensor using Fe3O4 @ Musa paradisiaca L nanoparticles for detecting Hydrogen Peroxide: An application in environmental and biological samples (accepted)" , Applied NanoScience, 2022
7. J. Muhammad,H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub Enhancing Developed Deep Neural Network Based DDOS Attack Detection and Mitigation in Software-Defined Networks, Computers, Materials & Continua, 2022
8. Asim Yaqub Utilization of nano-biosorbents based on pine needles and banana peel for methylene blue removal: equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamic study, and application, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2022
9. Asim Yaqub Synthesis of Gallus gallus domesticus eggshells and magnetite bio-composite for Cr(VI) removal: adsorption kinetics, equilibrium isotherms and thermodynamics, Desalination and Water Treatment , 2021
10. Asim Yaqub Chemical Profiling and Bioactivities of Selective Organic Compounds from Fruits of Olea ferruginea and its Comparison with Olea europaea, Croatica Chemica Acta, 2021
11. Irum Firdous,Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab,Imran khan,A. Baig,BAZ Amin Electrochemical oxidation of amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin and erythromycin in water: Effect of experimental factors on COD removal, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
12. H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub,MH Isa Electrochemical oxidation using Ti/RuO2 anode for COD and PAHs removal from aqueous solution, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2020
13. BTP Jian , MR Mustafa, , MHIsa, HY Chia,Asim Yaqub Study of the Water Quality Index and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon for a River Receiving Treated Landfill Leachate, Water, 2020
14. Asim Yaqub Electrochemical oxidation using Ti/RuO2 anode for COD and PAHs removal from aqueous solution, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2020
15. Asim Yaqub Optimization of oil palm-based cellulose and hydroxyapatite-carbon composite electrode for trace Pb(II) ions detection in aqueous system, BioResources, 2020
16. E.H.Ezechi,S.R.M. Kutty,Khalida Muda ,Asim Yaqub A comparative evaluation of an integrated hybrid bioreactor treating industrial wastewater, Journal of Water Process Engineering , 2019
17. Najam us Saqib,Asim Yaqub,Faridullah,Imran khan,Iftikhar Zeb,H. Ajab The Impact of tourism on local communities and their environment in Gilgit Baltistan,Pakistan: a Local community perspectives, Environmental & Socio-economic Studies, 2019
18. H. Ajab,AA Khan,M. Shahid,Asim Yaqub,M.A. Abdullah Cellulose-hydroxyapatite carbon electrode composite for trace plumbum ions detection in aqueous and palm oil mill effluent: Interference, optimization and validation studies. , , Environmental Research, 2019
19. Imran khan,Neelofar Khan,Asim Yaqub,Muhammad Sabir An empirical investigation of the determinants of CO2 emissions: evidence from Pakistan, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019
20. S. Khadam, U. Afzal, H. Gul, S. Hira, M. Satti,H. Ajab,Muhammad Gulfraz,Asim Yaqub Phytochemical screening and bioactivity assessment of leaves and fruits extract of Carica Papaya, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019
21. Lai-Peng Wong,MH Isa, Mohammed J.K. Bashir,Asim Yaqub Low frequency ultrasound treatment of palm oil mill effluent for solubilization of organic matter, Desalination and Water Treatment , 2018
22. Asim Yaqub,MH Isa,H. Ajab,SRM Kutty,E.H. Ezechi,R. Farooq Preparation of Ti/IrO2 Anode with Low Iridium Content by Thermal Decomposition Process: Electrochemical removal of organic pollutants in water, Electrochemical Energy Technology, 2018
23. Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab,MH Isa Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons removal from produced water by electrochemical process optimization., Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S , 2017
24. Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab,MH Isa Electrochemical degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons (PAHs) from synthetic aqueous solutions, Petroleum Chemistry, 2017
25. Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab,MH Isa Preparation of Ti/TiO2 Anode for Electrochemical Oxidation of Toxic Priority Pollutants, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, 2017
26. Asim Yaqub,MH Isa,H. Ajab Electrochemical Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Synthetic Solution and Produced Water Using a Anode, Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2015
27. Asim Yaqub,MH Isa, SRM Kutty,H. Ajab Electrochemical Degradation of PAHs in Produced Water Using Ti/Sb2O5-SnO2-IrO2 Anode, Electrochemistry, 2014
28. Asim Yaqub,MH Isa, SRM Kutty Boron removal from produced water using electrocoagulation, Process Safety and Environmental Protection , 2014
29. Asim Yaqub,MH Isa, SRM Kutty,H. Ajab Surface Characteristics of Ti/IrO2 Anode Material and its Electrocatalytic Properties for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Degradation in Aqueous Solution, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, 2014
30. Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab Applications of sonoelectrochemistry in wastewater treatment system, Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 2013
31. Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab,MH Isa, ,Hisham Jusoh,M Junaid,Robina Farooq Effect of ultrasound and electrode material on electrochemical treatment of industrial wastewater., Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, 2012
32. I Khan,Asim Yaqub,M. Awais,R Jamshed....... Monitoring of fecal coliforms in drinking water sources of tehsil Mardan, Pakistan, Pakistan journal of zoology, 2011
33. M Awais,A.Pervez,Asim Yaqub,Rizwana Sarwar...,Faiz Alam Current Status of Biotechnology in Health, American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 2010
34. M Awais,A.Pervez,Asim Yaqub,M.Shah Production of Antimicrobial Metabolites by Bacillus subtilis Immobilized in Polyacrylamide Gel, Pakistan J. Zoology, 2010
35. Asim Yaqub,H. Ajab,Saqib Khan,Sajjad Khan,Robina Farooq Electrochemical removal of copper and lead from industrial wastewater: mass transport enhancement. , Water Quality Research Journal of Canada,, 2009
36. H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub,M.Siddique Evaluation of trace metals in tobacco of local and imported cigarette brands used in Pakistan by spectrophotometer through microwave digestion, J Toxicol Sci , 2008
37. H. Ajab,Asim Yaqub,Saman Akbar Malik,Robina Farooq Evaluation of trace metals in tobacco of local and imported cigarette brands used in Pakistan by spectrophotometer through microwave digestion., Journal of Toxicological Sciences, 2008
 
 
 
Profile/Bio

  • Jan 2016 – Present, Assistant Professor – Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan.   
  • Sep 2015 – Jan 2016Research Associate Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan.                        
  • November 2010-May 2015, Graduate Research Assistant, Universiti Teknologi Petronas Malaysia            
  • May 2006 – April 2010. Research Associate – Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS Abbottabad, Pakistan.          

 
 
Research Interests

  • Physical, Chemical and Biological Treatment of Wastewater
  • Heavy metals removal
  • Petroleum Hydrocarbon’s degradation
  • Oxides coating (electrodes fabrication)

 
Awards

  • Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia Merit Scholarship for PhD.
  • Winner of the “Gold Medal” (2013) Science and Engineering Design Exhibition (SEDEX) held at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
  • Winner of the “Best Poster Presentation Award” (2013) Science and Engineering Design Exhibition (SEDEX) held at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
  • COMSATs Merit Scholarship for M.S (2005).

 
Research Projects

HEC-Start-Up Research Grant Program

Principal Investigator

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological studies of Metal Complexes Derived from N-Hydroxybenzamidine

Amount: Rs 0.442 million

Co-Principal Investigator

Title: Development of chemical sensor for heavy metal evaluation in aqueous media.

Amount: Rs 0.490 million

Co-Principal Investigator

Title: Polymer enhanced biogas production through co-digestion of poultry waste.

Amount: Rs 0.485 million