National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar

30/04/2026

🌱 Event Successfully Concluded! 🌱

The two-day event on “Arsenic in Soil–Food System: Understanding Pathways and Impacts”, held on 28–29 April 2026, has been successfully concluded.

The event was inaugurated by the Honorable Vice Chancellor of the University of Peshawar and brought together distinguished resource persons and participants from:
• University of Haripur
• University of Peshawar
• Anhui Polytechnic University
• University of Trakiya
• Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil

Over the course of the event, insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement highlighted the critical issue of arsenic contamination in soil and its implications for food systems and human health.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all speakers, participants, and organizers for making this event a great success.

📌 Together, we move forward towards safer and more sustainable food systems.

30/04/2026

21/04/2026

International Two-Day Workshop on “Arsenic and Heavy Metals in Soil–Food Systems: Pathways and Impacts.”

International Two-Day Workshop
Arsenic and Heavy Metals in Soil–Food Systems: Pathways and Impacts

Hosted by
National Centre of Excellence in Geology
University of Peshawar

This workshop aims to bring together researchers, scientists, policymakers, environmental professionals, and students to discuss the sources, pathways, environmental impacts, and remediation strategies related to arsenic and heavy metals in soil–food systems.

Please complete this registration form to confirm your participation. The information provided will assist the organizing committee in managing participant registration, communication, and overall workshop logistics.

18/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations on Successful Ph.D. Defence! 🎉

Ms. Shazia Gulzar, a PhD scholar at NCE in Geology, University of Peshawar, has successfully defended her PhD thesis on “Identification of suitable sites for rainwater harvesting facilities and natural aquifer recharge using geospatial techniques in Panjkora River Basin”. The study was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Ali, Assistant Professor at NCEG. Dr. Hammad Gilani from NUST, Islamabad and Dr. Asad Ullah from the University of Peshawar were the external examiners for the said PhD defense.

We wish her the best of luck for future endeavors

17/03/2026

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09/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations on Successful Ph.D. Defence! 🎉

The National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, is pleased to announce the successful public defence and completion of the Ph.D. degree by Mr. Waqas Naseem. His thesis was entitled "AN INTEGRATED STUDY ON HYDROCARBON GENERATION AND MIGRATION
PATHWAYS OF SOUTHERN SINDH MONOCLINE, LOWER INDUS BASIN"

👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Irfan Ullah Jan
👨‍🏫 Co-Supervisor: Dr. Shabeer Ahmed Abbasi
Senior Geophysicist, OGDCL

📅 Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Dr. RAK Tahirkheli Auditorium,
National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar

Dr Aamir Ali, Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, served as his External Examiner.

We congratulate Mr. Waqas Naseem, his supervisors, and the entire research team on this significant academic achievement and wish him continued success in his professional and research career.
👏🎓

04/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations on a Remarkable Academic Achievement! 🎉

The National Centre of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) is pleased to announce the successful completion of MS research work by Muhammad Rashid, MS Scholar in Geospatial Science.

His thesis, titled “A Comparative Analysis of Fuzzy Logic and AHP Techniques for Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in the Peshawar Valley,” represents a valuable contribution.

This research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Ali, Assistant Professor, National Centre of Excellence in Geology. He was cosupervised by Prof. Dr Liaqat Ali, Director, NCE in Geology, University of Peshawar. The thesis was externally examined by Dr. Said Qasim, Professor, Department of Geography, University of Balochistan, Quetta.

🌟 We extend our best wishes to Muhammad Rashid for continued success in his future academic and professional journey!

22/12/2025

We are pleased to anounce that Muhammad Nadeem Waheed MS scholar has successfully completed his MS thesis, under the supervision of Dr. Waqas Ahmed. His thesis was entitled Effect of Cyclic Loading and Fiber Interaction on Low-Strain Soil Dynamics in Islamabad, Pakistan
His external examiner was Dr. Aqeel Goher
Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus

19/12/2025

The National Centre of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) is pleased to acknowledge the successful completion of the MS research work of Ms. Uroob Fatima, MS Scholar in Geospatial Science.Her thesis, entitled “Soil Erosion Mapping for Soil Conservation Practices in Agricultural Fields of Kohat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,”. The research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Ali, Assistant Professor, National Centre of Excellence in Geology. The thesis was externally examined by Dr. Saleem Ullah, Associate Professor, Institute of Space Science, Islamabad, whose valuable academic evaluation is gratefully acknowledged. We extend our best wishes to Ms. Uroob Fatima for continued success in her future academic and professional endeavors.