Dr. Rahib Hussain
Assistant Professor
Research Interests:
Environmental Sciences, Geochemistry, Rare Earth Elements, GIS, Climate change, Soil, Air, Water, Pollution and Remediation, Microplastics, Energy,
Biography
Dr. Rahib Hussain (Ph.D., Postdoc)
Dr. Rahib Hussain is an Assistant Professor (Regular) at the Sustainable Development Study Centre, Government College University Lahore, since October 20, 2023. He specializes in Earth and Environmental Sciences, focusing on Climate Change, Soil, Air, Water, Microplastics, Toxicology and Health, Mineral-to-Energy, Environmental Geosciences, Geochemistry, Rare Earth and Critical Elements, Isotope Geochemistry, GIS and Remote Sensing, Hydrogeology, Mineralogy, Soil and Hydrogeochemistry, and Mining Waste Management. His research also explores toxic trace elements, selenium, and their environmental, health, and economic impacts, along with sustainable rehabilitation of mine waste–contaminated soils using eco-friendly technologies.
He earned his M.Phil. in Environmental Geosciences from the University of Peshawar (2014) and his Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. He co-led four research projects worth over 10 million RMB with Prof. Dr. Luo Kunli (CAS, China). Dr. Hussain has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous national and international conferences.
His honors include the Outstanding International Graduate Award (CAS, 2019), CAS-TWAS Ph.D. Fellowship, CAS-PIFI President Fellowship, China, and the Best Researcher Award from the University of Peshawar. He has also completed many specialized trainings in interdisciplinary sciences.
Education
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Post Doc in
Environmental Geosciences,
Institute Of Geographic Sciences And Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, China (Beijing, China)
2023
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PhD in
Environmental Sciences,
Institute Of Geographic Sciences And Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy Of Sciences, China (Beijing, China)
2019
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MS/MPhil in
Environmental Sciences,
National Centre Of Excellence In Geology, University Of Peshawar (Peshawar, Pakistan)
2014
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Masters in
Environmental Sciences,
Dept. Of Environmental Sciences, University Of Peshawar (Peshawar, Pakistan)
2011
Training, IT, Certificates
Teaching Areas
Environmental Geosciences, Geochemistry, Isotope Geochemistry, Rare Earth Elements, GIS and Remote Sensing, Mineralogy, Soil and Hydrogeochemistry, Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Climate Change, Mining Waste Management, Microplastics, Minerals-to-Energy, Medical Geology, Hydrogeology, Carbon Sequestration, and Air, Water, and Soil Pollution.
Experience
| From |
To |
Designation |
Firm/Institution |
| Oct 2023 |
Continue |
Assistant Professor |
Sustainable Development Study Centre, Government College University Lahore |
| Nov 2020 |
Aug 2022 |
Assistant Professor |
College Of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University Of The Punjab |
Journal Papers
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Tasbiha Khan, Tahir Sattar, Muhammad Kamran, Rahib Hussain*, Abdul Qadir, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Shehla Sattar, Bushra Zia Khan
(2026).
"A Comprehensive Exploration of Distribution Patterns, Sources, and Health Constraints of Toxic Trace Elements in Soil and Vegetables of wat and Lahore."
Environmental Quality Management
, Vol.
35 (e70369) , pp.
1-15.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70369 | Impact Factor:
1.3
[Link]
Book Chapters
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2. Salma Hameed, Muhammad Saqlain, Iqra Ghafoor, Sobia Riaz, Tehmeena Mukhtar, and Rahib Hussain*
(2026).
Enhancing Crop Nutritional Quality and Functionality Through Next-Generation Fertilizer Technologies , Chapter
#11.
In Next-Generation Fertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Food Security
,
11 ed. (pp.245-270).
Shah Fahad, Shah Saud, Taufiq Nawaz, Sajid Fiaz, Iqbal Munir John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN:
9781394383344
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Faisal Nadeem, Sundas Abbas, Ali Hasnain, Hina Jabeen, Tayyaba Samreen, Rubab Sarfaraz, Saif Ullah Masood, Rahib Hussain, Rashid Mahmoo, Faiza Waseem, and Wajih ul Hassan
(2026).
Global Perspectives: The Role of Next Generation Fertilizers in Feeding the World , Chapter
#06.
In Next-Generation Fertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Food Security
,
1 ed. (pp.125-141).
Shah Fahad, Shah Saud, Taufiq Nawaz, Sajid Fiaz, Iqbal Munir John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN:
9781394383344
