Shanza Abdul Qayyum
Skilled in bioremediation techniques and environmental risk assessment. Proven ability to contribute to complex projects through effective collaboration and analytical skills, aiming to support innovative solutions in microbial ecology.
Work History
Intern
7 Months- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Contributed to project planning by organizing materials and scheduling tasks.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Screened bacterial isolates for heavy metal, salt, and heat stress tolerance.
- Conducted biochemical characterization of microbial strains.
- Worked on PGPR-related microbial screening and characterization.
- Developed scientific writing and publication preparation skills.
- Trained in Python for research data analysis and scientific applications.
Teacher’s Assistant
1 Year 1 MonthProject: Bio-based Detoxification: Screening Bacterial Strains and Tagetes erecta to Mitigate Heavy Metals from Wastewater and Polluted Soil
- Isolated and characterized heavy metal-resistant bacterial strains from contaminated environments.
- Conducted wastewater physicochemical analysis and environmental risk assessment.
- Performed PGPR characterization including IAA production and phosphate solubilization assays.
- Evaluated phytoremediation potential of bacterial strains and Tagetes erecta.
- Applied contamination indices including PLI, Igeo, CF, and PERI.
- Performed statistical analysis using SPSS and OriginPro.
Education
Master of Science - Botany
CGPA: 4.00/4.00 (Top Position Holder in the Batch)
Thesis Title:
Bio-based Detoxification: Screening Bacterial Strains and Tagetes erecta to Mitigate Heavy Metals from Wastewater and Polluted Soil
Awards & Funding:
- Fully Funded by PEEF (Punjab Educational Endowment Fund) Scholarship
- Awarded PEEF Merit Scholarship during MPhil studies
- Received Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme Award
- Beneficiary of University Transport Support Facility
- Graduated with CGPA 4.00/4.00 as one of the top-performing students in the cohort
Bachelor of Science - Botany
- 3.23 GPA
- Degree Awarded with
- 75% fee Concession, 2020 from Sargodha University
- Completed Coursework: Microbiology and Botany, 2022
Skills
Accomplishments
Q1 Journal
Khalid, A., Maqbool, H., Khan, I., Khan, B., Naz, I., Qayyum, S. A., ... & Chaudhary, H. J. (2025). Assessment of microbial remediation potential of indigenous bacterial and fungal communities for toxic heavy metal sequestration. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 47(11), 485.
Research Article
Lal, K., Shaukat, S., Shoukat, R., Mohammad, N., Maqbool, H., Qayyum, S. A., ... & Munis, M. F. H. (2024). Diazotrophs-Assisted Phytoremediation of Pesticides: A Novel Approach. Journal of Computing & Biomedical Informatics, 8(01).
Certification
15th International Biennial Conference of the Pakistan Society for Microbiology (PSM), Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan (15–18 April 2025)
Additional Information
Seeking a fully funded PhD position to further contribute to research in environmental microbiology, heavy metal bioremediation, and plant–microbe interactions.