Job Type
Teaching/Education
Research
Natural Resource Management
Institutional Management
Decision Making & Policy
ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professional)
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Pollution
Activities
With an academic background and extensive research experience
in marine and freshwater ecosystems, particularly along the coasts of Pakistan, my work aligns well with the Ocean Expert objectives. Highlights
of my expertise include Field and Laboratory Research: Proficient in
microplastic and heavy metal pollution assessment in estuarine and coastal
waters, fish histology, and tracking biodiversity shifts in response to climate
stressors. Ecosystem Monitoring: Conducted ongoing sampling and data
collection along the Hub and Hingol Rivers as part of the Global Estuaries
Monitoring (GEM) Programme.
Sea regions of study
Gulf of Oman
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
Skills
Policy Integration and Capacity Building: Actively contributed to the Balochistan Fisheries Policy formulation through consultations with FAO, WWF, and local stakeholders. I have also trained students and community members on marine conservation and monitoring practices. Academic and Collaboration Roles: As an Assistant Professor at LUAWMS, I regularly bridge research, field-based interventions, and educational outreach to reinforce sustainable marine resource management.
These skills would enable me to deliver meaningful contributions to save marine biodiversity and including assessments of fisheries resource dynamics, biodiversity conservation strategies, and capacity-building efforts.