Prof. Dr. Robina Farooq
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Prof. Dr. Robina Farooq

Professor
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan

Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Microbial Fuel Cell from University of Glasgow, UK

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Biography

Dr. Robina Farooq is currently working as Professor at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. She has completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from East China University of Science & Technology, China. Her main area of interest focuses on Environmental Sciences and Applied Chemistry. Her main area of expertise includes Electrochemistry, Ultrasono chemistry, Metal Recovery, Wastewater Treatment, Bioelectricity, Microbial Fuel Cell, Photocatalysis, Phytoremediation, Organic compounds degradation, Advanced Oxidation Process for wastewater, Aerobic decomposition, Anaerobic decomposition, Bioelectrochemistry, Response surface, Methodology, Reaction Kinetics, and Mechanism of Decomposition of Organics. She is author and co-author of 37 journal papers.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
62%
Heavy Metal Recovery
90%
Solid Waste Pyrolysis
75%
Soil Phytoremediation
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Chapters
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Selected Publications

  1. Fatima, M., R. Farooq, R.W. Lindström and M. Saeed, 2017. A review on biocatalytic decomposition of azo dyes and electrons recovery. J. Mol. Liq., 246: 275-281.
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  2. Shaheen, M.A., M.N. Islam, T. Mehmood, A. Karim, R. Farooq and M. Iqbal, 2016. Sequestering attributes of typha latifolia as a low cost biosorbentfor the removal of reactive dye (DB-K 2 rl) from aqueous media. Pakistan J. Sci., Vol. 68. .
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  3. Mehmood, T., M.A. Shaheen, R. Akram, A. Karim, R. Farooq, S. Iqbal and M. Iqbal, 2016. Sequestering potential of peach nut shells as an efficient sorbent for some toxic metal ions from aqueous media: A kinetic and thermodynamic study. Pak. J. Anal. Environ. Chem. 17: 77-86.
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  4. Jabeen, G. and R. Farooq, 2016. Bio-electrochemical synthesis of commodity chemicals by autotrophic acetogens utilizing CO2 for environmental remediation. J. Biosci., 41: 367-380.
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  5. Farooq, R., G. Jabeen, M. Siddique, S.F. Shaukat, S.U. Rehman, 2016. Bioelectrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to organic compounds. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Res., Vol. 7 .
  6. Ahmad, Z., R. Farooq, K. Rasheed, A.U. Khan and U. Fatima, 2016. Harnessing green engineering for eco-friendly housing and utilities in South-Asian countries. J. Pet Environ. Biotechnol., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2157-7463.1000295.
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  7. Jabeen, G., R. Farooq, A.U. Khan and A.A. Khan, 2015. Acetyle Co a pathway for biosynthesis of organics. Asian J. Chem., 26: 1-8.
  8. Jabeen, G. and R. Farooq, 2015. Microbial fuel cells and their applications for cost effective water pollution remediation. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. India Section B: Biol. Sci. 10.1007/s40011-015-0683-x.
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  9. Ahmad, Z., A.U. Khan, R. Farooq, N.R. Mastoi and T. Saif, 2015. Hydrophobicity-A Green Technique for Enhancing Corrosion Resistance of Alloys. In: New Trends in Alloy Development, Characterization and Application, Ahmad, Z. (Ed.)., Chapter 7, InTech, Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-2171-8.
  10. Siddique, M., R. Farooq, R. Khan and A.F. Khan, 2014. Improved photocatalytic activity of TiO2 coupling ultrasound for reactive blue 19 degradation. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 36: 37-43.
  11. Siddique, M., R. Farooq and G.J. Price, 2014. Synergistic effects of combining ultrasound with the fenton process in the degradation of reactive blue 19. Ultrasound Sonochemistry, 21: 1206-1212.
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  12. Mahmood, Q., F. Masood, Z.A. Bhatti, M. Siddique and M. Bilal et al., 2014. Biological treatment of the dye reactive blue 19 by cattails and anaerobic bacterial consortia. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 96: 530-541.
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  13. Ahmed, Z., R. Farooq, A.U. Khan, S. Tausif and A. Shafique, 2014. New Generation Nanocoatings and New Trends in Processing and Applications. In: Comprehensive Guide for Nanocoatings Technology, Volume 2: Characterization and Reliability, Aliofkhazraei, M. (Ed.)., Nova Science Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-63482-685-3.
  14. Ahmad, Z., R. Farooq, A.U. Khan, N. Hussain and A. Shafique, 2014. Bimodal UV-Assisted Nano-TiO2 Catalyst-Crumb Rubber Device for Treatment of Contaminated Water. In: Aquananotechnology Global Prospects, Reisner, D.E. and T. Pradeep (Eds.)., Chapter 1. CRC Press, New York, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1224-5, pp: 1-14.
  15. Afzal, S., S. Tabassum, M.A. Gilani, N. Hussain and R. Farooq et al., 2014. Total phenolic content, in vitro radical scavenging and antimicrobial activities of whole plant rumex Hastatus. Sci. Int., 26: 721-727.
  16. Farooq, R., M. Durrani, Z. Ahmed, M.A. Gilani and Q. Mahmood et al., 2013. Treatment of tanneries waste water by ultrasound assisted electrolysis process. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 35: 599-603.
  17. Farooq, M., S. Alam, S. Naseem, S.F. Shaukat and R. Farooq, 2013. Stabilize consequences of Y2O3 in zirconia Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC). J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 35: 37-41.
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  18. Abid, T., S.N. Malik, N. Hussain, M. Siddique and Q. Mahmood et al., 2013. Electrolyte assisted sono-electrochemical decomposition of reactive red 195. J. Chem. Soc. Pak., 35: 377-384.
  19. Yaqub, A., H. Ajab, M.H. Isa, H. Jusoh, M. Junaid and R. Farooq, 2012. Effect of ultrasound and electrode material on electrochemical treatment of wastewater. J. New Mater. Electrochem. Syst., 15: 289-292.
  20. Siddique, M., R. Farooq, Z.M. Khan, Z. Khan and S.F. Shaukat, 2011. Enhanced decomposition of Reactive Blue 19 dye in ultrasound assisted electrochemical reactor. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 18: 190-196.
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  21. Siddique, M., R. Farooq and A. Shaheen, 2011. Removal of reactive blue 19 from wastewaters by physicochemical and biological processes: A review. Pak. J. Chem. Soc., 33: 284-293.
  22. Hussain, N., M. Aslam and R. Farooq, 2011. Sensitivity comparison between rapid immuno-chromatographic device test and ELISA in detection and sero-prevalence of HBsAg and Anti-HCV antibodies in apparently healthy blood donors of Lahore, Pakistan. World Acad. Sci. Eng. Technol., 60: 1112-1114.
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  23. Rizwan, M., M. Ali, M.I. Tariq, F.U. Rehman, A. Karim, M. Makshoof and R. Farooq, 2010. Biosorption treatment of brackish water. Pak. J. Chem. Soc., 32: 64-70.
  24. Mirza, N., Q. Mahmood, A. Pervez, R. Ahmada, R. Farooq, M.M. Shah and M.R. Azim, 2010. Phytoremediation potential of Arundo donax in arsenic-contaminated synthetic wastewater. Bioresour. Technol., 101: 5815-5819.
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  25. Farooq, R., 2010. Copper Removal-Synergetic Techniques. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3838335735, Page: 108.
  26. Big, S., R. Farooq and F. Rehman, 2010. Sonochemistry and its industrial applications. World Applied Sci. J., 10: 936-944.
  27. Yaqub, A., H. Ajab, S. Khan, S. Khan and R. Farooq, 2009. Electrochemical removal of copper and lead from industrial wastewater: Mass transport enhancement. Water Q. Res. J. Canada, 44: 183-188.
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  28. Siddique, M., R. Farooq, A. Khalid, A. Farooq and Q. Mahmood et al., 2009. Thermal-pressure-mediated hydrolysis of Reactive Blue 19 dye. J. Hazard. Mater., 172: 1007-1012.
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  29. Mukhtar-ul-Hassan, H.N.K., N. Batool, D. Ahmad, S. Khatoon, H.B. Fatima and R. Farooq, 2009. Biosorption of aqueous lead (II) on rice straws (Oryza sativa) by flash column process. World Applied Sci. J., 7: 1263-1268.
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  30. Mukhtar-ul-Hassan, H.N.K. and R. Farooq, 2009. Photocatalytic oxidation of surfactant hexadecyltrimethyl-ammonium bromide in aqueous diluted solutions. World Applied Sci. J., 7: 7-10.
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  31. Khatoon, S., J. Anwar, M. Hassan, R. Farooq, H.B. Fatima and H.N. Khalid, 2009. Removal of Chromium(VI) by biosorption of eucalyptus bark. World Applied Sci. J., 6: 1638-1643.
  32. Khan, S., R. Farooq, S. Shahbaz, M.A. Khan and M. Sadique, 2009. Health risk assessment of heavy metals for population via consumption of vegetables. World Appl. Sci. J., 6: 1602-1606.
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  33. Jamil, K., M. Bakhtiar, A.R. Khan, F. Rubina and R. Wajid et al., 2009. Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activities of novel organotin compounds. Afr. J. Pure Applied Chem., 3: 66-71.
  34. Ishtiaq, F., R. Farooq, M. Siddique, A. Farooq and U. Farooq et al., 2009. Application of ultrasound in pharmaceutics. World Applied Sci. J., 67: 886-893.
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  35. Farooq, R., F. Rehman, S. Baig, M. Siddique and S. Khan et al., 2009. The effect of ultrasonic irradiation on the anaerobic digestion of activated sludge. World Applied Sci. J., 6: 234-237.
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  36. Balg, S., R. Farooq, A.H. Malik and N.B. Uzbek, 2009. Ultrasound in chemical processes. J. Pak. Chem. Soc., 31: 857-862.
  37. Anwar, J., U. Shafique, M.S. Waheed-uz-Zaman, A. Dar, R. Farooq and M. Hassan, 2009. Effect of different additives on burning efficiency of the candles. World Appl. Sci. J., 7: 340-342.
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  38. Farooq, U., A. Khan, V.U. Ahmad, Azhar-Ul-Haq, R. Farooq, A. Pervez and A.R. Jassbi, 2008. Two new sesquiterpene lactone-esters from Achillea vermicularis. Nat. Prod. Commun., 3: 1871-1874.
  39. Farooq, R., S.F. Shaukat, A.K. Khan and U. Farooq, 2008. Ultrasonic induced decomposition of methidathion pesticide. J. Applied Sci., 8: 140-145.
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  40. Ajab, H., S. Yasmeen, A. Yaqub, Z. Ajab and M. Junaid et al., 2008. Evaluation of trace metals in tobacco of local and imported cigarette brands used in Pakistan by spectrophotometer through microwave digestion. J. Toxicol. Sci., 33: 415-420.
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  41. Farooq, U., A. Khan, V.U. Ahmad, A.U. Haq and S.S. Khan et al., 2007. Complete (1)H and (13)C NMR assignments of two new trans-clerodane diterpenoids from Otostegia limbata. Magn. Reson. Chem., 45: 766-769.
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  42. Farooq, R., 2007. -electrical properties of copper, indium, selenium in thin films. Chin. J. Phys., 45: 537-543.
  43. Farooq, R. 2007. Omethoate hydrolysis process under natural conditions of pressure and temperature. J. Sci., Vol. 59. .
  44. Farooq, R. and S.F. Shaukat, 2005. Degradation of organophosphorus pesticides by manganese dioxide and alkaline earth metals. Asian J. Water Environ. Pollut., 2: 1-7.
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  45. Farooq, R., F.K. Lin, Y. Wang, J.J. Huang, Z. Xu and S.F. Shaukat, 2004. Pressure hydrolysis for degradation of omethoate pesticide in water. J. Shanghai Univ., 8: 221-226.
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  46. Farooq, R., F.K. Lin, S.F. Shaukat and J.J. Huang, 2003. Sonochemical degradation of organophosphorus pesticide in dilute aqueous solutions. J. Environ. Sci., 5: 710-714.
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  47. Farooq, R. and Y. Dong, 2003. Electroluminescence from porous silicon using a conducting polymer. J. Nat. Sci. Maths, 43: 133-139.
  48. Farooq, R., Y. Wang, S.F. Shaukat, J. Donaldson and A.J. Chaudhary, 2002. Removal of copper from a copper sulphate solution using an ultrasonic-electrolysis process. J. Environ. Sci., 14: 375-379.
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  49. Farooq, R., Y. Wang, F. Lin, S.F. Shaukat, J. Donaldson and A.J. Chouhdary, 2002. Effect of ultrasound on the removal of copper from the model solutions for copper electrolysis process. Water Res., 12: 3165-3169.
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  50. Farooq, R., 2002. Sonochemical degradation of omethoate in dilute aqueous solutions: Comparison of ultrasonic frequencies. J. Sci. Int., 14: 283-287.
  51. Shaukat, S.F., Y.M Dong, R. Farooq and P.R. Hobson, 2001. Relationship between composition, density and refractive index for heavy metal fluoride glasses. J. Shanghai Uni. (English Edition), 5: 201-204.
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  52. Farooq. R., 2001. hysteresis behaviour in a cobalt ferrite ferrofluid. J. Shanghai Uni., 5: 107-110.
  53. Farooq, R., 2000. Fluorescence, transmission and dipression studies of heavy metal fluoride glass scintillators. J. Nat. Sci. Maths, 40: 109-115.