Shiza Aslam, MSc

Shiza Aslam, MSc

Pakistan
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Since the participation in the International Solid Waste Association’s Essay competition…

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Experience

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    Leiden University

    Netherlands

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    Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

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    Pakistan

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    Pakistan

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    Hunagry

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    Greece

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    Islamabad

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    Islamabad

Education

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    Leiden University

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    Joint Erasmus Mundus: Lund University (Sweden), Central European University (Budapest), University of Manchester (UK), University of the Aegean (Greece).

    "The MESPOM program a two-year Erasmus Mundus program operated by four European universities and two North American Universities. The program prepares students to identify and implement solutions to environmental challenges, especially in an international context." - mespom.eu

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    Activities and Societies:

    - Focused theme: “Bio-economy and the food chain – A life cycle management toolbox for sustainable regional food and biomass development”
    - Apply Life Cycle Management (LCM) and life cycle tools.
    - Examine the life cycle methodologies in ensuring the sustainability of bio-economy initiatives

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    Activities and Societies: Conducted Podcast pertinent to sustainable development and governance issues in Pakistan | Co-organizer of the Annual Environmental Science Student Conference at the Central European University

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    Activities and Societies: Training: Landfill mining, diverting waste away from landfills, landfill design and operation, landfill slope stability, and groundwater protection. Filed visits to landfills and recycling centers.

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    Activities and Societies: Event Admin Executive at NUST Environmental Club, Liaison Executive at NUST NCSC Educational Empowerment Team, Presented NUST in Punjab University's symposium of science and technology 2013. Also involve in research paper writing, researching on Eutrophication and solid waste

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Lead ODM, Lead YPG Pakistan

    ISWA International Solid Waste Association

    - Present 6 years

    Environment


    Our mission is to make global connections among people, knowledge, and ideas aimed at improving waste and resource management practices.

    To fulfill our mission we undertake a range of initiatives, including building local networks, sharing developments, and best practice in waste and resource management and fostering future leaders of the industry.

    The aim of the online discussion group (ODM) of ISWA YPG to exchange ideas and share research and innovation in the waste sector…


    Our mission is to make global connections among people, knowledge, and ideas aimed at improving waste and resource management practices.

    To fulfill our mission we undertake a range of initiatives, including building local networks, sharing developments, and best practice in waste and resource management and fostering future leaders of the industry.

    The aim of the online discussion group (ODM) of ISWA YPG to exchange ideas and share research and innovation in the waste sector and its underlying themes such as circular economy, inclusive growth, circular businesses, decoupling, behavior change, and more.

    ISWA - the International Solid Waste Association - is a global, independent, and non-profit making association, working in the public interest and is the only worldwide association promoting sustainable, comprehensive, and professional waste management.

    http://ypg.iswa.org/

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    Online Volunteer

    United Nations Volunteers

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    Drafted a proposal about the Peresten water project for Community Development and Sustainability Organization (CDS) to support CDS' fundraising campaign regarding the rehabilitation of the existing collapsed water system for Cheptais urban center (Kenya).

  • admin event executive

    NUST Environmental Club (NEC)

    - Present 9 years 11 months

    Environment

    i was the part of the cleanup drive of Maraglla Hills (Monal) and Khanpur dam

Courses

  • Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

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  • Measurement Management System “ISO 10012:2003”

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  • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

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  • Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001

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  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

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Projects

  • Solid Waste Management Analysis of Mirpurkhas

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    - Constructed and conducted 200 survey from Mirpurkhas residents
    - Interviewed official of Municipal Union Council Members, Ward Counsellor, sanitary workers, and waste pickers
    - Analysed data and anticipated average municipal service charges as 400 PKR; provided with daily house to house waste collection service
    - Discovered the SWM system of Mirpurkhas lacked waste collection route map and had significant
    management gaps

  • Health and Safety Assessment of Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology

    -Conducted comprehensive analysis of IESE for Risk Identification and Management
    - Proposed solutions and substitutes to address the issues and risks identified
    - Formulated audit report

    Other creators
    • Sidra Adil
    • Zahra Saeed
    • Rimsha Zafar

  • Final Year Project: Design and troubleshoot pilot scale hand driven and energy efficient reactor for dry anaerobic digestion

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    - Designed and operated a sustainable household based product to treat organic waste e.g. kitchen waste.
    - Troubleshot the project to ensure effective conversion of organic waste into biogas and organic fertilizer slurry
    - Proposed an upscale biogas reactor to handle organic waste of NUST i.e. 1632kg of organic waste per day
    - Conducted cost benefit analysis and GHG reduction study followed by practical based dissertation
    - Utilized critical problem solving skills to address the…

    - Designed and operated a sustainable household based product to treat organic waste e.g. kitchen waste.
    - Troubleshot the project to ensure effective conversion of organic waste into biogas and organic fertilizer slurry
    - Proposed an upscale biogas reactor to handle organic waste of NUST i.e. 1632kg of organic waste per day
    - Conducted cost benefit analysis and GHG reduction study followed by practical based dissertation
    - Utilized critical problem solving skills to address the issues in the design, and operation of the AD process e.g. thermosyphon phenomena was introduced to maintain the temperature without the need of pump
    - Achieved 3rd Position in Final Year Project competition– 2017

    Other creators
    • Rimsha Zafar
    • Nauman Akber
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Honors & Awards

  • Best Student Presentation

    Punjab University

    Received "Best Student Presentation" upon conducting an Oral Presentation

  • Achievement Scholarship

    NUST

    5 consecutive semester scholarship awarded to students for their academic sucess

Languages

  • English

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  • urdu

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  • punjabi

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  • sindhi

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Organizations

  • ISWA - International Solid Waste Association

    Student Member

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  • American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

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  • NEdt; Society for Promotion of Education and Professional Excellence

    Liaison Executive

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    - Coordinated the administrative functions of NEdt Society at NUST - Administrated and overcame society issues by negotiation and ascertaining communication among members - Managed Communication, delivery of instruction and information, and handled data of 200 members

  • Society to create Awareness regarding Environment; NUST Environmental Club

    Admin Event Executive

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    - Organized and managed intra and inter university events, workshops, and seminars - Liaised with teams and guests - Some Events successful: Monal Cleanup Drive, WASH, Mountain Festival, Earth day

  • Pakistan Student Panel (PSP)

    executive member of Islamabad Team

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    volunteer based organisation.

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