Faculty Proflle

Biography:

Dr. Muhammad Wakeel Rana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Pakistan. He obtained his Ph.D. from the School of Environmental Science at Beijing Normal University, China. His research interests span nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, carbon trading, atmospheric chemistry (including smog formation), and ecological modeling approaches such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Input–Output Analysis (IOA), and Ecological Network Analysis (ENA). Dr. Rana has authored over 38 peer-reviewed publications and has received more than 1,700 citations, with an H-index of 20 (as of 2024). His work is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach to solving pressing environmental challenges through both theoretical modeling and applied technologies. He is actively engaged in academic research and international collaboration, and continues to contribute to advancing environmental chemistry and sustainability science.

Educational Information

Year	Degree	Board / University

2017	PhD	Beijing Normal University (BNU), China
2017	PhD	Beijing Normal University (BNU), China

Academic Experience

From	To	Post Held	Organization

11-04-2022	Continue	Assistant Professor	COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus
2019	2021	Assistant Professor (Visiting)	MNS-Agriculture University, Multan
01-08-2017	31-07-2018	Assistant Professor (IPFP)	Bahuddin Zakariya University, Multan

Publications

Key Publications

Chen, L,Wakeel, M,''Insight into UV-induced simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of Ti3C2Tx MXene and reduction of U(VI)'',Elsevier,2022.
Guo,,''Solute dispersion in an open channel turbulent flow: Solution by a generalized mode'',Elsevier,2022.
Wu,,''Energy use flows in the supply chains of the world economy: A full account of both primary and intermediate inputs'',Elsevier,2021.
Zhu, K., Xu, H., Wakeel, M,,''In-situ synthesis of ultrafine Co nanoparticles confined in interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon networks for enhanced reduction of 4-nitrophenol'',Elsevier,2021.
Wu, X., Shao,,''Unveiling land footprint of solar power: A pilot solar tower project in China'',Elsevier,2021.
Lang, K., ,,''High Performance Tandem Solar Cells with Inorganic Perovskite and Organic Conjugated Molecules to Realize Complementary Absorption'',Elsevier,2020.
Jiang,,''Water-Soluble SnO2 Nanoparticles as the Electron Collection Layer for Efficient and Stable Inverted Organic Tandem Solar Cells'',Elsevier,2020.
Jiang,,''Water-Soluble SnO2 Nanoparticles as the Electron Collection Layer for Efficient and Stable Inverted Organic Tandem Solar Cells'',Elsevier,2020.
Zhao,,'' A simple method for preparing ultra-light graphene aerogel for rapid removal of U (VI) from aqueous solution'',Elsevier,2019.
Ding, L,,''Fabrication of Ultrafine Nickel Nanoparticles Anchoring Carbon Fabric Composites and Their High Catalytic Performance'',Elsevier,2019.
Zhu, K,,''Gamma-ferric oxide nanoparticles decoration onto porous layered double oxide belts for efficient removal of uranyl.'',Elsevier,2019.
Zhou,,''. Layered heterostructures of ultrathin polymeric carbon nitride and ZnIn2S4 nanosheets for photocatalytic CO2 reduction'',Elsevier,2018.
5. Li, X,,''Macroscopic and molecular investigations of immobilization mechanism of uranium on biochar: EXAFS spectroscopy and static batch'',Elsevier,2018.
Zheng,,''Investigation of the adsorption mechanisms of Pb (II) and 1-naphthol by ß- cyclodextrin modified graphene oxide nanosheets from aqueous solution. Journal of colloid and interface science'',Elsevier,2018.
Zheng, ,,''Investigation of the adsorption mechanisms of Pb (II) and 1-naphthol by ß- cyclodextrin modified graphene oxide nanosheets from aqueous solution. Journal of colloid and interface science'',Elsevier,2018.
LV,,''Highly efficient removal of As (V) by using NiAl layered double oxide composites. Applied Surface Science'',Elsevier,2018.
Yang,,''PM2. 5 footprint of household energy consumption. Applied Energy'',Elsevier,2018.
Kairuo,,''In situ carbo-thermal reduction synthesis of Fe nan crystals embedded into N-doped carbon nano-spheres for highly efficient U (VI) adsorption and Reduction'',Elsevier,2018.
Zhou,,''Modulating crystallinity of graphitic carbon nitride for photocatalytic oxidation of alcohols'',Elsevier,2017.
Zhao,,''Amino Siloxane Oligomer Modified Graphene Oxide Composite for the Efficient Capture of U (VI) and Eu (III) from Aqueous Solution. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering'',Elsevier,2017.
Wakeel,,''Network perspective of embodied PM 2.5–A case study. Journal of Cleaner Production'',Elsevier,2017.
Wakeel, M,,''). Energy consumption for water use cycles in different countries: A review'',Elsevier,2016.
2. Khan, ,,''Research progress in the development of natural gas as fuel for road vehicles: A bibliographic review (1991–2016)'',Elsevier,2016.
Wakeel,,''OveOverview of Energy Portfolio in Pakistan. Energy Procediarview of Energy Portfolio in Pakistan. Energy Procedia'',Elsevier,2016.
Khan, ,,''Exploring the potential of compressed natural gas as a viable fuel option to sustainable transport'',Elsevier,2016.

Conferences

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Awards

Year	Awarding Organization	Description

2017	Beijing Normal University	Excellent International Graduate
2016	Beijing Normal University	1st Prize in International degree student

Memberships

From	To	Title	Organization

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Courses Taught

Course Code	Type	Title	University	Semester

ENG-305	Under Graduate	Modern China	COMSATS university Islamabad, Vehari Campus	BS5
CC-701	Under Graduate	Climate Change Impact Assessment	MNS-Agriculture University, Multan	1st
CC-702	Graduate	Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation	MNS-Agriculture University, Multan	1st
CC-708	Graduate	Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate	MNS-Agriculture University, Multan	2nd
BS-121	Under Graduate	Environmental Physics	BZ-University Multan	3rd
	Under Graduate	Analytical techniques	BZ-University Multan	6th
	Under Graduate	Population Heath and Environment	BZ
	Graduate	Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation	BZ-University Multan	1st

Supervisions

Title	From	To	Organization / Institute	Type

1. Network perspective of PM2.5 in mega city of Pakistan (Karachi)	2017	2018	Bahuddin Zakariya University, Multan	Research Supervision
2. Quantification of GHG emission by network approach in mega city of Pakistan (Karachi)	2017	2018	Bahuddin Zakariya University	Project Supervision
Accounting of NO2 and SO2 in mega city of Pakistan (Karachi)	2017	2018	Bahuddin Zakariya University	Project Supervision

Services

From	To	Institute / Organization	Job Specification

11-04-2022	Present	COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus	Assistant Professor

Books

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Fundings

From	To	Type	Title	Source	Amount

2014	2015	Research Grant	"China Energy and Environment Industrial Big Data",	The Energy Foundation.	20000000.00
2014	2016	Research Grant	Urban Industrial Park Energy Information Analysis and Air Pollution Warning Research and Applications	Beijing Science & Technology Commission of China.	22000000.00

Active Collaborations

From	To	Type	Country	Organization

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Industrial / Consulting Experience

From	To	Post Held	Organization

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Extracurricular Activities

Hobbies	Interests

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Languages and Skills

Languages	Skills

English Urdu	Teaching and Research

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Publication Year	Key Publications

1 2022	1 Chen, L,Wakeel, M,''Insight into UV-induced simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of Ti3C2Tx MXene and reduction of U(VI)'',Elsevier,2022.
2 2022	2 Guo,,''Solute dispersion in an open channel turbulent flow: Solution by a generalized mode'',Elsevier,2022.
3 2021	3 Wu,,''Energy use flows in the supply chains of the world economy: A full account of both primary and intermediate inputs'',Elsevier,2021.
4 2021	4 Zhu, K., Xu, H., Wakeel, M,,''In-situ synthesis of ultrafine Co nanoparticles confined in interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon networks for enhanced reduction of 4-nitrophenol'',Elsevier,2021.
5 2021	5 Wu, X., Shao,,''Unveiling land footprint of solar power: A pilot solar tower project in China'',Elsevier,2021.
6 2020	6 Lang, K., ,,''High Performance Tandem Solar Cells with Inorganic Perovskite and Organic Conjugated Molecules to Realize Complementary Absorption'',Elsevier,2020.
7 2020	7 Jiang,,''Water-Soluble SnO2 Nanoparticles as the Electron Collection Layer for Efficient and Stable Inverted Organic Tandem Solar Cells'',Elsevier,2020.
8 2020	8 Jiang,,''Water-Soluble SnO2 Nanoparticles as the Electron Collection Layer for Efficient and Stable Inverted Organic Tandem Solar Cells'',Elsevier,2020.
9 2019	9 Zhao,,'' A simple method for preparing ultra-light graphene aerogel for rapid removal of U (VI) from aqueous solution'',Elsevier,2019.
10 2019	10 Ding, L,,''Fabrication of Ultrafine Nickel Nanoparticles Anchoring Carbon Fabric Composites and Their High Catalytic Performance'',Elsevier,2019.
11 2019	11 Zhu, K,,''Gamma-ferric oxide nanoparticles decoration onto porous layered double oxide belts for efficient removal of uranyl.'',Elsevier,2019.
12 2018	12 Zhou,,''. Layered heterostructures of ultrathin polymeric carbon nitride and ZnIn2S4 nanosheets for photocatalytic CO2 reduction'',Elsevier,2018.
13 2018	13 5. Li, X,,''Macroscopic and molecular investigations of immobilization mechanism of uranium on biochar: EXAFS spectroscopy and static batch'',Elsevier,2018.
14 2018	14 Zheng,,''Investigation of the adsorption mechanisms of Pb (II) and 1-naphthol by ß- cyclodextrin modified graphene oxide nanosheets from aqueous solution. Journal of colloid and interface science'',Elsevier,2018.
15 2018	15 Zheng, ,,''Investigation of the adsorption mechanisms of Pb (II) and 1-naphthol by ß- cyclodextrin modified graphene oxide nanosheets from aqueous solution. Journal of colloid and interface science'',Elsevier,2018.
16 2018	16 LV,,''Highly efficient removal of As (V) by using NiAl layered double oxide composites. Applied Surface Science'',Elsevier,2018.
17 2018	17 Yang,,''PM2. 5 footprint of household energy consumption. Applied Energy'',Elsevier,2018.
18 2018	18 Kairuo,,''In situ carbo-thermal reduction synthesis of Fe nan crystals embedded into N-doped carbon nano-spheres for highly efficient U (VI) adsorption and Reduction'',Elsevier,2018.
19 2017	19 Zhou,,''Modulating crystallinity of graphitic carbon nitride for photocatalytic oxidation of alcohols'',Elsevier,2017.
20 2017	20 Zhao,,''Amino Siloxane Oligomer Modified Graphene Oxide Composite for the Efficient Capture of U (VI) and Eu (III) from Aqueous Solution. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering'',Elsevier,2017.
21 2017	21 Wakeel,,''Network perspective of embodied PM 2.5–A case study. Journal of Cleaner Production'',Elsevier,2017.
22 2016	22 Wakeel, M,,''). Energy consumption for water use cycles in different countries: A review'',Elsevier,2016.
23 2016	23 2. Khan, ,,''Research progress in the development of natural gas as fuel for road vehicles: A bibliographic review (1991–2016)'',Elsevier,2016.
24 2016	24 Wakeel,,''OveOverview of Energy Portfolio in Pakistan. Energy Procediarview of Energy Portfolio in Pakistan. Energy Procedia'',Elsevier,2016.
25 2016	25 Khan, ,,''Exploring the potential of compressed natural gas as a viable fuel option to sustainable transport'',Elsevier,2016.

Mr. Muhammad Wakeel Rana

Assistant Professor , Environmental Sciences, CUI Vehari Campus