- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
Postdoctoral Fellow
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China
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Overview
I received a PhD in Climate Change from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China, and a Master's in Disaster Risk Management from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Currently, I am working as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Change & Urban Sustainability at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. Prior to that, I completed my first Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Change at Fudan University, China. I also worked as a lecturer at the Centre for Preparedness and Management, University of Peshawar, Pakistan for three years (2014–2017).
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Climate Change and Hydroclimate Extremes | PhD
2017-09-01 - 2020-06-18
Disaster Risk Management | MSc
2012-11-01 - 2014-02-28
Harvard University | Teaching and Learning
2024-09-16
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) |
January 1, 2022
Shanghai Municipal Government, China |
July 1, 2020
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China |
June 18, 2020
Government of Jiangsu Province, China |
April 24, 2020
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China |
March 16, 2022
Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC), China |
September 1, 2017
General Member
2024-10-14 - Present
Saudi Arabia | Postdoctoral Fellow
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30
• Conduct scientific research on climate change risk assessment, livability, & urban sustainability in the built environment. • Prepare manuscripts & publish research articles in leading international journals. • Secure funding by writing and drafting successful grant proposals for different programs, including the KAUST Competitive Research Grants (CRG), KAUST Opportunity Fund Program (OFP), KAUST Seed Fund, KAUST Innovation Fund, & Saudi Research, Development & Innovation Authority (RDIA) Fund. • Prepare & draft research & technical reports for stakeholders. • Co-supervise Master`s, PhD, & internship students, guiding them in their scientific research. • Serve as a Course Assistant, designing & delivering lectures for “Climate Change and Cities” subject to Master`s & PhD students. • Conducts virtual and in-person teaching, examination, assessment, invigilation, and grading. • Organize, coordinate, & manage workshops and seminars on climate change & livability with internal & external stakeholders. • Perform other academic & administrative duties assigned by the Supervisor.
China | Postdoctoral Fellow
2020-07-01 - 2017-08-31
• Conducted comprehensive research on quantifying population exposure to different climate extremes. • Published research articles in leading international journals. • Secured funding by writing and drafting successful grant proposals for different programs, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Shanghai Municipal Government, & the China Postdoctoral Organization. • Prepared & drafted research & technical reports for stakeholders. • Co-supervised & guided Master`s & PhD students in their research projects. • Served as a Course Assistant to design & deliver lectures for “Introduction to Atmospheric Science & Scientific Writing” subjects to BSc & Master`s students. • Performed other academic & administrative duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Pakistan | Lecturer
2014-10-01 - 2014-09-30
• Prepared & delivered lectures for BSc, MSc, & diploma programs. • Conducted examination & assessment, & executed invigilation and grading. • Assisted the Centre Director & Undergraduate Program Coordinator in academic & administrative matters. • Coordinated disaster management training sessions & seminars, effectively managing logistics both within the Centre & in the field. • Organized three international disaster management exhibitions (IDME) as a co-coordinator in 2014, 2015, & 2016. • Facilitated emergency response planning & management training in partnership with Rescue-1122 & Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for the students. • Organized & led four field trips to disaster-affected areas, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
Pakistan | Program Volunteer
2014-04-01 - 2013-12-31
• Served as a point of liaison, facilitating interdepartmental communication & ensuring a smooth flow of information across departments. • Coordinated & organized internal & external meetings & appointments for the program coordinator & senior case officer (SCO). • Supported the program coordinator, SCO, & field staff in all administrative tasks & field visits. • Collaborated with the project team to assist the database manager in data entry, data management, & database development, maintaining data confidentiality, & performing daily backups. • Analyzed & reported data progress & inaccuracies to the database manager, ensuring high-quality data entry & addressing incomplete data daily.
Pakistan | Disaster Risk Management Internee
2013-10-01 - 2013-06-25
• Conducted comprehensive research on institutional capacity assessment for flood hazards in Charsadda district, Pakistan. • Conducted interviews & focus group discussions with the institutional & community members on flood risk reduction in Charsadda district, Pakistan. • Prepared & submitted a detailed research report to the program manager. • Designed, planned, & carried out baseline assessments & surveys in the targeted areas, ensuring accurate data collection & analysis for informed decision-making. • Designed & developed impactful materials for community-based disaster management training & awareness sessions. • Conducted & facilitated community-based disaster management training sessions in targeted communities. • Prepared & delivered training modules & manuals on child-centered disaster management education at schools.
Pakistan | Volunteer Peace Practitioner
2013-01-01 - Present
