BIODATA OF PROF. MUHAMMAD NAWAZ CHAUDHRY, (Ph.D) (FELLOW PAKISTAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES) BIO-DATA OF PROF. DR. M. NAWAZ CHAUDHRY (FPAS) Personal Name: Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry Date of Birth: 29th July, 1942 Office Address College of Earth & Environmental Sciences University of the Punjab, Lahore Tel: Off: 042-35953103 Cell: 0345-4005008 E-mail: [email protected] Academic Record First Class career from Matric (1958) to M.Sc. (1964) Ph.D in Mineralogy (1967) from London University Post Doc in Structure & Tectonics (1996) from ETH Zurich, Switzerland Fellowships Fellow Pakistan Academy of Sciences. Fellow Pakistan Academy of Geological Sciences. Experience in Environmental Sciences Provided consultancy/Advisory services in the field of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) to local and multinational organizations. Working as Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Supervised / supervising BS, MS and M. Sc thesis in the fields of EIA and Environmental Management System (EMS). Supervised / supervising Ph.D, MS, BS and M. Sc thesis in the field of Solid Waste Management. Supervised / supervising Ph.D, MS, M. Sc thesis in the field of Waste Water Treatment. Carried out research through Application of Analytical Techniques to Environmental Problems Academic Distinctions Merit Scholarship from F.Sc. to M.Sc. First Class & 1st position in B.Sc, B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. Geology. Gold Medal in M.Sc. Geology. Govt. College Academic Roll of Honor for 1963 and 1964. Awarded Gold Medals for Outstanding Research By a) Punjab Geological Society b) Pakistan Academy for Geological Sciences c) Pakistan Academy of Sciences Ranking in Earth Sciences In the Directory of Productive Scientist of Pakistan Published by PCST (in the field of Earth Sciences). Ranked as No. 1 in 2005. Ranked as No. 2 since then due to change in criteria. Teaching &Professional Experience Demonstrator, Kings College, London (1965-1967) Lecturer, Punjab University 15.01.1968 to 24.10.1976, Assistant Professor, P.U. from 25.10.1976 to 17.09.1980, Associate Professor, P.U. from 18.09.1980 to 21.04.1988 and Professor, P.U. from 22.04. 1988 to 28.07.2002. Guest Scientist, ETH Zurich (05.04.1996 to 04.07.1996) Director, Institute of Geology (25.03.1997 to 03.01.2001) Director, Postgraduate Centre for Earth Sciences (10.01.2001 to 28.07.2002) and Director, Centre for Integrated Mountain Research (08.05.1999 to 16.12.2000) Consultant PMNH (MOST) from (12.08.2002 to 10.11.2002) Professor of Environmental Science, Post Graduate Centre for Earth Sciences, Punjab Univ. (12.11.2002 to 06.11.2003) Professor HEC at Punjab Univ. from 11.12.2003 to 12.12.2005. Professor College of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Punjab University, from 12.12.2005 to date. Editing / Societies Editor (1974-77 & 1985-1997) & Chief Editor (1997-2000), Geological Bulletin of Punjab University. President, National Geological Society of Pakistan (1992-1993, 1998-2000 and 2000 to 2004) Life member, Pakistan Institute of Physics, Punjab Geological Society and National Geological Society of Pakistan. Research Publications, Technical Reports and Research Supervision I have 244 national and international research publications, 117 papers and posters presented at national and international seminars, symposia and workshops and 821 technical reports in the field of Materials/Engineering Geology to my credit. The publications include work on Earth and Environmental Sciences. Supervised 33 Ph.D students in the field of Earth & Environmental Sciences. At present supervising 8 HEC Ph.D Scholars and 6 Punjab University Ph.D. Scholars. Supervised 70 M. Phil thesis in the field of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Supervised 37 MS thesis in the field of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Supervised 16 M.Sc (Hons.) thesis in the field of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Supervised 52 M.Sc thesis in the field of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Supervised 58 M.Sc thesis in the field of Geological Sciences. Research Projects Completed five research projects, (as P.I), awarded by PSF, U.G.C./HEC and Punjab University. Worked as counterpart in five international projects funded by European research grants. These projects were on structural geology and tectonics. Won a project on Environment from EPD. Joint International Field Work/Excursions Participated in Joint Field Excursions with International Experts in Switzerland, France, Italy, U.K. and U.S.A. Lead International Experts in six field excursions/field work in Punjab, NWFP and Northern Areas. Lead first part of “Himalaya, Karakorum and Hindu Kush Prestige Excursion” of 32nd International Geological Congress, from 22nd June, 2004 to 27th June, 2004 alongwith Prof. Qasim Jan, National Professor and Mr. Shahid Hussain (PMNH) Consultancy /Services Provided consultancy/services to 12 organizations in the field of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The services include study of Dam site geology and engineering materials as well as Environmental Impact Studies. FIELD MAPPING A total of over 15000 square kilometers of area has been mapped in Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mardan, Kaghan, Kohistan, Diamir, Hunza, Yasin, Chitral, Kashmir, lower Hazara and Dera Ghazi Khan by me in collaboration with coleaues or under my supervision. JOINT INTERNATIONAL FIELD WORK/EXCURSIONS Joint Field work in structure, tectonics and Regional Geology with Prof. J.G.Ramsay, ETH Zurich, Switzerland from 25-7-1990 to 16-8-1990 in Higher Himalayan Crystallines and Lesser Himalayas of Kaghan Valley. Field work with Professor A.C. Dunham University of Leicester from 1st to 11th September 1991 across Northern Pakistan covering geology, structure, tectonics and Industrial Minerals. Field traverse across Northern Pakistan (Karakoram Highway) with Dr. D. A. Spencer and Dr. Cinzia Spencer of Institute of Geology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland from 28th February, to 5th March 1992, covering structure and tectonics. Field Excursion to France, Switzerland and Italy with Prof. Dr. Ansel Dunham, Dr. Mike Norry, Dr. Steve Temperley and Sarah Davis of Department of Geology, University of Leicester, U.K. from 1st July to 15th July 1992, covering structure and tectonics. Field work with Dr. Peter W. Scott, University of Leicester from 12-23rd January 1992 in the provinces of Punjab and NWFP Pakistan covering regional geology, structure and Industrial Minerals. Field Excursion to Silica Sand and Bentonite mining areas in U.K. with Dr. Peter W. Scott Department of Geology, University of Leicester, U.K., 19th July, 1992. Field work with Professor A.C. Dunham University of Leicester from 8th January, 1993 to 17th January, 1993 on structure, geology and Industrial Minerals of Suleman Range, Salt Range, Kirana Hills and Kohat-Potwar Basin. Field work in Northwest Himalayas with Prof. Dr. J.P. Burg and Dr. D.A. Spencer of the Institute of Geology, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland from 10th of November to 11th December, 1994, covering structure, tectonics and regional geology. Field Trip to Insubric Line, Swiss Alps with Dr. N. Mancktelow, Institute of Geology, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland on 8th April, 1995. Field Excursion from Colombo to Candy, Sri Lanka on 24.1.1995 and 25.1.1995 (Self Organized). Excursion across Arizona anD Utah USA with Dr. D.A. Spencer of the Institute of Geology, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland from 1.5.1996 to 6.5.1996. Excursion to Grand Canyon and Sunset Crater Arizona USA with Prof. Dr. P. Troy, University of Arizona on 28th April, 1996. Field work in Swiss and Italian Alps from 4th June, 1996 to 9th June 1996 lead by Dr. Cinzia Spencer Co-Director Stable Isotope Laboratory Main, USA and Dr. D.A. Spencer ETH-Zurich, Switzerland. Field excursion in Helvetic Alps from 18th May, 1996 to 19th May, 1996 with Monica Weiss and Andreas Meier from ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Field excursion on Structural Geology in the Helvetic Alps from 25th to 28th May, 1996 lead by Prof. Dorothee Dietrich, from ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Lead first part of “Prestige Excussion” of 32nd International Geological Congress Florence Italy from 22nd June 2004 to 27th June 2004 along with Prof. Qasim Jan National Professor and Mr. Shahid Hussain (PMNH). CONSULTATION / SERVICES I have provided consultation / services to the following major National and Multinational Organizations. 1. Engineers Combine (Pvt.) Ltd., 19-C-III, Gulber-III, Lahore on mineral evaluation and exploration projects. 2. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). 3. Central Material Testing Laboratories, WAPDA. 4. National Engineering Services of Pakistan (NESPAK). 5. Dam Monitoring Organization (D.M.O., WAPDA). 6. MECO, a Canadian Firm, worked on proposed Basha Dam. 7. Freeman Fox Ltd. A Multinational Firm engaged in geotechnical studies. 8. Kalabagh Consultants – a multinational arrangement between Pakistan, U.K. and U.S.A 9. Norconsult of Norway working on Neelum-Jhelum Hydroelectric Project in Azad Kashmir. 10. Daewoo Corporation of Korea working on Pakistan Motorway Project. 11. Sambu Company of Korea working on National Highway in Pakistan. 12. SMEC of Australia working with National Highway Authority of Pakistan. 13. STFA Construction Company of Turkey working on Bridges and Highways in Pakistan. 14. China Petroleum Engineering Construction Corporation of China, working on Indus Highway. 15. Pakistan Hydro Consultants, a joint venture of NESPAK Pvt. Ltd, ACE (Pvt) LTD., EWBANK PREECE Ltd., Harza Engineering Company International LP. USA. Binnie and partners (oversease) Ltd. U.K., working on Ghazi Barotha Hydro Power Project. 16. Structural and Tectonic mapping of Pishin Basin through remote sensing for Paige Ltd. (An International Oil Company). 17. Study of Geology and Materials of Sawan Gas Field of OMV. 18. Carried out comprehensive Geological Materials studies on Khan Khwar Hydroelectric Project Swat Kohistan. 19. Carried out comprehensive Geological Materials studies on Allai Khwar Hydroelectric Project Swat Kohistan. 20. Carried out comprehensive Geological Materials studies on Duber Khwar Hydroelectric Project Swat Kohistan. 21. Carried out comprehensive Geological Materials studies on Jinnah Hydroelectric Project Punjab. 22. Carried out comprehensive Geological Materials studies on Golen Gol Hydroelectric Project Chitral. 23. Carried out comprehensive Geological Materials studies on Bhunji Hydroelectric Project Gilgit. RESEARCH PROJECTS WON THROUGH COMPETITION FROM VARIOUS FUNDING AGENCIES Title of the Project & Duration Funding Agency Remarks 1. Petrotectonics of Northwest Pakistan Science Principal Himalaya. Project PSF-P- Foundation (> Rs. 0.2 Investigator PU/Earth(37) < million) 2. Economic Evaluation of Mica, Punjab University Principal Feldspar Decorative stones, Lahore, Pakistan <Rs. Investigator Refractories and China Clay in 0.2 million Higher Himalaya and Kohistan Himalaya, Pakistan 1990. (One year) 3. Mineralisation and Petrogenetic Pakistan Science Principal Study of Rocks Along Indus Foundation (> Rs. 0.2 Investigator Suture Zone. Project PSF No. C- < million) PMNH/Earth (38) 1990-1992 (Two years) 4. Petrology, Structure and National Scientific Principal Economic Geology of Rocks Research Investigator Associated with Main Karakoram Development Board (> Thrust. Project No. NSRDB/ESC Rs. 0.2 < million) (29)/PUL/90 1991-1994 (Three years). 5. Geology, Petrology, Mineralogy Punjab University Principal and Trace Element Lahore, Pakistan (> Investigator Geochemistry of Alkaline Rs. 0.2 < million) Igneous Complexes of Northern Pakistan: Implications for economic mineral potentials (1993-1996) 6. Lithostructural mapping and Punjab University Co-Principal sedimentological studies of Lahore, Pakistan Investigator Murree-Abbottabad Section, > Rs. 0.2 million North West Himalaya (1993- 1996) 7. Collision zone tectonics in NSF, Switzerland Team Leader oroenic syntaxial regions and the (Project Director, Prof. from Pakistan along strike evolution of the J.P.Burg) Collaborative Indus Suture Zone in NE Project. Rs. > US$ Pakistan. (1994-1997). 40000 to 100000 8. Tectonic and Magmatic evolution SNSF Switzerland M. Nawaz Ch. of an Island arc: Juenile to Project Director Prof. J. Collaborating mature stages of the obducted P. Burg. Partner Kohistan Complex Oct. 1,2000 to Sept. 30, 2003. 9. Study of exhumed infra and intra- (French Govt.) Project M. Nawaz Ch. arc mantle rocks in the Kohistan Co-Ordinator, Jean- Collaborating Complex 2001-2004. Louis Bodinier Director Partner Research CNRS. Rs. > US$ 40000 to < 100000 10. Analysis and Interpretation of Higher Education M. Nawaz Ch. Geotechnical Properties, Alkali Commission Rs. > 0.2 P.I. Aggregate Reaction Potential to < 2 million and Provenance of Indus Aggregate 2003-2004. 11. Application of Advanced EPA, Rs. 2 million. M. Nawaz Ch. Oxidation Processes to treat the Co-PI Industrial Effluent. 2010-2011 12. Environmental Friendly Punjab University M. Nawaz Ch. production of statins and their Lahore, Pakistan Co-PI applications in food quality Rs. 250000/- improvement 13. Molecular Characterization of Punjab University M. Nawaz Ch. Human Tuberculosis (TB) and Lahore, Pakistan Co-PI Analysis of different Rs. 250000/- environmental factors. List of Ph.D Thesis Supervised by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry 1. Ashraf, M. (1974), Geochemistry and Petrogenesis of Acid Minor Bodies of Mansehra and Batgram Area, Hazara District, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab. 2. Ghazanfar M. (1993), Petrotectonic Elements and Tectonic Framework of North West Himalaya, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 3. Sabir, M. (1994), Petrology and Geochemistry of Panjal Volcanics of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Kaghan, Ph.D Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 4. Aziz Ullah (1997), Petrotectonics, Petrology and Genesis of Uranium Mineralization of the Siwalik Group of Thatti Nasrati and Shavah- Shanawah Area, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 5. Mujtaba, M. (2001), Depositional and Diagenetic Environments of Carbonates of Chor Gali Formation (Early Eocene) Salt Range Potwar Plateau, Pakistan, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 6. Ahmed, S.A. (2003), Geology, Petrology and Geochemistry of the Neoproterozoic Volcanoplutonic Rock Association of the Indian Sheild Extension in Pakistan, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 7. Hayat, K (2003), Geotechnical Zonation and Their Relation to the Geology of Pakistan, Ph.D. Thesis, Postgraduate centre for Earth Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 8. Cheema, I.U. (2003), Phylogeny and Evolution of Neogene Murine Rodents from the Potwar Plateau of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir with Special Emphasis on Zoogeographic Diversification and Stratigraphic Implications, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 9. Iqbal, M. (2004), Structural Interpretation of Zindapir Anticilnorium Sulaiman Fold Belt, Pakistan and Its Petroleum Prospects, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 10. Ahmad, A. (2004), Coal Facies, Depositional Environments and Basin Modelling of Thar Coal Field, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 11. Hussain, S.S. (2005), Geology of the Indus Suture Zone and High Himalayan Crystalline Block West of Besham Syntaxis and Study of some Associated Minerals, Ph.D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore. 12. Mateen, A. (2006), Petrology, Geochemistry and Geochronology of the Alkaline Igneous Complexes and Associated Carbonatities of NW Himalaya, Pakistan, Ph. D. Thesis, Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.