Mr. Misbah Ullah | Resource Recovery | Best Researcher Award
Università degli Studi dell’Aquila | Italy
Mr. Misbah Ullah is a dedicated researcher in chemical and environmental engineering, specializing in wastewater treatment, hydrometallurgy, desalination, and membrane technologies. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics at the University of L’Aquila, Italy, he has established a strong academic and research profile through innovative contributions in sustainable process engineering. His journey includes an M.Sc. in Thermal System Engineering and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, both of which laid the foundation for his expertise in energy systems, water purification, and circular economy practices. Misbah has been involved in multiple international projects, including research at Arizona State University, where he contributed to membrane distillation seawater desalination. His published works span lithium-ion battery recycling, boron recovery, solar desalination, and radioactive wastewater treatment, reflecting his commitment to sustainable technological solutions for global energy and environmental challenges.
Professional Profiles
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Education
Mr. Misbah Ullah’s academic background highlights his pursuit of excellence in engineering and sustainability. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of L’Aquila, Italy, in Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, where he focuses on advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery systems. Prior to this, he earned an M.Sc. in Thermal System Engineering from the U.S.-Pakistan Centre for Advanced Studies in Energy, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, under the USAID scholarship program. His research there emphasized desalination technologies and thermal system optimization. Misbah also holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, where his final-year project explored essential oil extraction from orange peels. Alongside formal education, he has obtained certifications in NEBOSH-IGC and IOSH-MS, demonstrating his commitment to safety, sustainability, and professional development.
Experience
Mr. Misbah Ullah’s professional experience bridges academia, research, and industry. He joined Arizona State University as a research scholar, working on membrane distillation seawater desalination projects and participating in advanced training sessions on technology entrepreneurship and energy policy. His industrial exposure began with internships at Agritech (Pak American Fertilizers) Limited in Mianwali and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, where he gained hands-on experience in engineering systems, operations, and process design. His academic and professional endeavors have consistently focused on the development of sustainable technologies, ranging from wastewater treatment to renewable energy integration. Currently, as a Ph.D. researcher, he investigates hydrometallurgical wastewater recovery, lithium-ion battery recycling, and advanced membrane systems. Misbah’s participation in international conferences and collaborative projects highlights his capacity to engage in multidisciplinary environments and contribute practical, research-driven solutions to real-world environmental and energy-related challenges.
Research Focus
Mr. Misbah Ullah’s research focuses on sustainable process engineering, particularly in the fields of wastewater treatment, hydrometallurgy, energy systems, and circular economy technologies. His doctoral work emphasizes the recovery of valuable resources and zero-liquid discharge approaches in industrial wastewater streams, particularly those arising from lithium-ion battery recycling and hydrometallurgical processes. He has made significant contributions to the development of membrane-based desalination, including vacuum membrane distillation, and has explored innovative solutions for the treatment of automotive wastewater, radioactive liquids, and boron extraction from effluents. His publications highlight key themes such as environmental safety, sustainable water-energy nexus technologies, and resource recovery strategies. Misbah’s research also integrates experimental methods, material characterization, and simulation tools to optimize industrial processes, making them both environmentally friendly and economically viable. His long-term vision is to advance scalable, green technologies that contribute to global challenges in water scarcity, clean energy, and industrial sustainability.
Publication top Notes
Sustainable wastewater treatment in lithium-ion battery recycling: Processes, challenges, and innovations
Year: 2025
Boron extraction from wastewater using a phosphonium-based ionic liquid
Journal of Water Process Engineering
Year: 2025
Treatment of wastewater produced during the hydrometallurgical extraction of silver from in-mold structural electronics
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Year: 2024
Automotive Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technologies: A Review
ACS ES&T Water
Year: 2024
Application of membrane technology in the treatment of waste liquid containing radioactive materials
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Year: 2023
Conclusion
Mr. Misbah Ullah is a promising early-career researcher with significant strengths in sustainable process engineering, wastewater treatment, and resource recovery. His strong academic background, international exposure, and growing research portfolio make him suitable for recognition under the Best Researcher Award, particularly as an early-stage scientist contributing to the future of green and sustainable technologies. With further expansion of his publication record, greater citation impact, and leadership in interdisciplinary projects, he has the potential to emerge as a leading researcher in his field.