Biography:

Dr. Farrukh Raza Amin is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Chemical Engineering and Technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), in Islamabad, Pakistan. Dr. Amin earned his Ph.D. in 2020 from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), Beijing, China, where he focused on anaerobic digestion (AD) technology, specifically the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into bioenergy. During his time at BUCT, Dr. Amin played a pivotal role in leading collaborative research projects, including the "National Key Research Plan for Strategic International Cooperation in Scientific and Technological Innovation," sponsored by China's Ministry of Science and Technology. This project aimed to enhance AD technology to improve food security and the efficiency of pilot-scale plants. Additionally, he led a project on "Biochar Production from Agri-waste by Fixed Bed Pyrolysis," co-funded by the Natural National Science Foundation of China and the Pakistan Science Foundation, focusing on converting organic waste into biochar for environmental benefits. Dr. Amin's research excellence is reflected in his numerous publications in reputable SCI journals and his receipt of the Excellent International Research Student award from the Chinese government. He has done a project as a Project Investigator (PI) entitled "Anaerobic Acidification of Organic Wastes and Biochemical Production" announced by the Belt and Road Fellowship Initiative at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Tianjin, China. In this project he continued to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions and organic waste management. Dr. Amin's dedication to advancing scientific research in sustainable solutions highlights his commitment to addressing global challenges through innovation and collaboration.