| Name: | Dr. Mehwish Jamil Noor |
| Designation: | Assistant professor |
| Department: | Environmental Sciences |
| Qualification: | Ph. D (2016) |
| Quaid Azam University | |
| M.Phil. (2007) | |
| Quaid Azam University | |
| MSc (2004) | |
| PMAS University of Arid Agriculturenah Women University | |
| Phone: | +923368400576 |
| Email: | mehwish.jamil@fjwu.edu.pk |
| Status: | On Job |
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Professional Experience
July 2016 - to date
Assistant Professor
Fatima Jinnah Women University
November 2007 - July 2016
Lecturer
Fatima Jinnah Women University
PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES
1. Carbon stocks and soil health in high-altitude mountain ecosystems: implications for climate mitigation and land management Eshrat Fatimaa, Shaheen Begum, Mehwish Jamil Noora, Muhammad Adnan Hassan Shafqat Muhammad Razad and Gul-e-Saba Chaudhry. Journal Of Taibah University For Science2025, Vol. 19, No. 01, 25869
2. Syeda Zoia Ali Zaidi, Shaheen Begum, Mehwish Jamil Noor, Gul-e-Saba Chaudhry, Shahbaz Khan and Muhammad Adnan. (2025). Morpho-Physiological Responses of Selected Vegetables in Hydroponic and Soil-Based Systems Under Climatic Stress (Early View). Tropical Life Sciences Research. https://doi.org/10.21315/
3. Abeer Arshad, Sofia Khalid, Mehwish Jamil Noor, 2025. Pollution tolerance assessment of the plants near poultry farms using air pollution tolerance index and metal accumulation index. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-024-06196-1
4. Abeer Arshad, Sofa Khalid and Mehwish Jamil Noor, 2024. Monitoring and assessment of toxicological risks of poultry meat contaminated with heavy metals. Biological Trace Element Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011- 024-04424-w
5. Ayesha Mushtaq, Sofia Khalid, Mehwish Jamil Noor, 2025. The Melliferous Potential of the Mountainous Region of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan: Pollen Profiling of Honey Using Microscopy. Microscopy Research and Technique. https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.24743
6. Saba Naseer, Mehwish Jamil Noor, Shazia Iftikhar. November 2024. Airborne pollen and spore monitoring for seasonal trends and dynamic interconnection with meteorological parameters in Rawalpindi city, Pakistan. Atmospheric Environment. Vol 336( 1 ) 120755
7. Ayesha Mushtaq, Sofa Khalid, Mehwish Jamil Noor and Khanoranga 2024 Honey Bee Products as Bio Indicator of Heavy Metals Pollution and Health Risk Assessment Through the Consumption of Multiforal Honey Collected in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Biol Trace Elem Res (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04313-2
8. Javairia Shabnum, Sheikh Saeed Ahmad, Mehwish Jamil Noor "Spatial variance and estimation of Nitrogen Dioxide levels as a contributing factor to Asthma epidemiology in Rawalpindi, Pakistan". Environ Monit Assess (2023) 195:1208 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-11758-
9. Javairia Shabnum, Sheikh Saeed Ahmad, Mehwish Jamil Noor, Javeria Saleem (2022), Association between PM2.5 and asthma patients hospital visits in Rawalpindi, Pakistan; JBES, V21, N4, October, P42-47
10. Carbon Stock Estimation of Selected Subtropical Broad-Leaved Evergreen Scrub Forest. Sustainability 2022, 14(18), 11219; https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811219
11. Mehwish Jamil Noor and Mushtaq Ahmad. Scanning electron imaging of mellitophilous and allergenic pollen grain of arid and northern irrigated agroecological zones of Pakistan. First published: 11 March 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.23742
12. B. C. Campbell, J. AlKouba V. Timbrell, M. J. Noor, K . Massel E.K.Gilding,
N. Angel B. Kemish P. Hugenholtz I.D. Godwin J. M. Davies. Tracking seasonal changes in diversity of pollen allergen exposure: Targeted metabarcoding of a subtropical aerobiome. Science of the Total Environment 747 (2020) 141189
13. Temporal changes in molecular aerobiome diversity by applying DNA metabarcode sequencing across the pollen season. B Campbell, J Al Kouba, M Noor, E Gilding, N Angel, B Kemish, K Massel, ...Allergy 74, 880-881
14. Suroowan, S., Javeed, F., Ahmad, M., Zafar, M., Noor, M. J., Kayani, S., ... & Mahomoodally, M. F. (2017). Ethnoveterinary health management practices using medicinal plants in South Asia–a review. Veterinary Research Communications [12 Apr 2017, 41(2):147-168]. DOI: 10.1007/s11259-017-
9683
15. Khan, A. M., & Noor, M. J. (2017). Radiocerium contaminated sites and possible techniques for remediation. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 1-11.
16. Mehwish Jamil Noor1, M. A. Ashraf. Accumulation and Tolerance of Radiocerium in Plants and its Impact on the Environment. Environment & Ecosystem Science (EES) 1(1) (2017) 13–16
17. Mehwish Jamil Noor, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar & Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf (2017) Palynological studies of melliferous and allergenic flora of Pakistan: A key to pollen and spore identification, Journal of Apicultural Research, 56:3, 300-309, DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2017.1306373
18. Mehwish Jamil Noor, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf, Muhammad Zafar and Shazia Sultana. Review of mellisopalynological studies of Beeflora of South Asia. Pages 54-65 | Published online: 16 Apr 2015: Palynology Vol. 40, Iss. 1,2016.
19. Estimation of anticipated performance index and air pollution tolerance index and of vegetation around the marble industrial areas of Potwar region …MJ Noor, S Sultana, S Fatima, M Ahmad, M Zafar, M Sarfraz, ...2014. Environmental Geochemistry and Health 37, 441-455
20. Mehwish Jamil Noor and Ume Kalsoon. Ethno botanical studies of selected plant species of Ratwal Village, District Attock, Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 43(2): 781-786, 2011.
21. Mehwish Jamil Noor, Mir Ajab Khan and Elizabeth S. Camphor. Palynological analysis of Pollen Loads from Pollen sources of Honey bees in Islamabad. Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany. 41(2).2009.
22. Aulia Kanwal, Mushtaq Ahmad, Mehwish Jamil Noor, Sadaf pervaiz. Pharmacognistic studies of Local Medicinal Plant. Pongammia Pinnata. Hamdard Medicus. XLIA 16 (3). 2006.
23. Sadaf Pervaiz, Rehana Asghar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Abida Akra m, Aulia Kanwal and Mehwish Jamil Noor. Palynological Analysis of wild
Plant Species of University of Arid Agriculture, Rawlpindi. Hamdard Medicus. XLIII (1). 2005.
24. Mehwish Jamil Noor, Mushtaq Ahmad, Rehana Asghar, Aulia Kanwal and Sadaf Pervaiz. Palynological Analysis of Cultivated Plant Species of University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences. Vol 3. 2004
Book Chapters
Mushtaq, A., Noor, M. J., & Khalid, S. (2025). Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Honey Authenticity. Pure Honey: Assurance & Authentication, 87-106.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Climate Change
Pollen Allergy
Environmental Health
Aerobiology
Plant Environment relationship
ACHIVEMENTS
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan "International research support initiative Program" IRSIP for six months research abroad (2015) (University of Queensland, Brisbane. Australia)
Research Funding under High Impact Research by University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia for nine months. 2014
ü Member board of directors of PHA Rawalpindi
ü Member in panel of expert for review and advisory committee of EIA and IEE.
Certificates Courses by Foreign Universities through HEC Initiative in Coursera
1. Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health an online non-credit course authorized by University of Michigan and offered through Coursera
2. Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health an online non-credit course authorized by University of Copenhagen and offered through Coursera
3. Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health an online non-credit course authorized by University of Michigan and offered through Coursera
4. Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health an online non- credit course authorized by University of Michigan and offered through Coursera
5. Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: an online non-credit course authorized by University of LUND and offered through Coursera
6. Climate change Sustainability and Global Public Health. an online non-credit course authorized by University of Michigen and offered through Coursera
7. Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health . .An online non-credit course authorized by University of Copenhegan Denmark and offered through Coursera
8. Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: An online non-credit course authorized by Forest Carbon and Climate Program Department of Forestry. Michigen State University. USA and offered through Coursera
9. Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries an online non-credit course authorized by University of Cape Town and offered through Coursera
10. From Climate Science to Action an online non-credit course authorized by The World Bank Group and offered through Coursera
11. ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students an online non-credit course authorized by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York and offered through Coursera
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
International Proceedings
Utilization of Aspergillus Niger And Duckweed for The Wastewater Treatment Of Nullah Lai. 4th International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology. “Pursuing innovation in Bioscience and Biotechnology to Solve local and Global Grand Challenges”. 21st – 22nd February 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (BioTech-2019)
Paper presented in 45th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress held in Istanbul, Turkey. 29 September - 4 October 2017
Participated in 5th UM-NUS-CU Mini Symposium and Scientific Meeting. Faculty of Science, University of Malaya. Kuala lumpur. 11-12th Feb 2014.
Elemental and Palynological analysis of honey from Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan
International Conference on “Natural Sciences at the Interface of Climate Change, Food Security and Sustainability (NSICFSS)”. October 24 to 26, 2018. organized by Faculty of Sciences, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Preparation and Characterization Of Botanical Adsorbents: An Environment Friendly Bioremediation Approach. 4thinternational Multidisciplinary Research
Conference Global Prosperity through Research & Development October 9th - 11th 2018 Peshawar-Pakistan
Effect of Particulate matter on leaf pigment contents, stomata and leaf areas of selected roadside plant species of Sialkot. Noshin Arif, Mehwish Jamil Noor and Rabia Tariq. Oral Presentation. 12th National and 3rd International Conference of Botany. Quaid i Azam University. Islamabad Pakistan Sep1-3rd 2012.PAGE 254 http://www.pakbs.org/Downloads/2012_ICB_Abstract_Book_Complete.pdf
Temporal variation in in Chl a, b and Carotenoids of selected tree species of district Chakwal. Adeela Nazar and Mehwish Jamil Noor. Poster presentation. 12th National and 3rd International Conference of Botany. Quaid I Azam University. Islamabad Pakistan Sep1-3rd2012.
http://www.pakbs.org/Downloads/2012_ICB_Abstract_Book_Complete.pdf Pg 166
Mellisopalynological Studies of Honeybee Flora of Islamabad, Pakistan
Mehwish Jamil Noor and Mir Ajab Khan. 12th National and 3rd International Conference of Botany. Quaid I Azam University. Islamabad Pakistan Sep1-3rd 2012.PAGE 205
http://www.pakbs.org/Downloads/2012_ICB_Abstract_Book_Complete.pdf
Temporal variation in Leaf Pigment content in selected tree species growing near major road networks of Rawal Pindi City. Sumera Rasheed and Mehwish Jamil Noor. 12th National and 3rd International Conference of Botany. Quaid I Azam University. Islamabad Pakistan Sep1-3rd 2012. PAGE 194
http://www.pakbs.org/Downloads/2012_ICB_Abstract_Book_Complete.pdf
Conference Paper
“Emerging cultural approaches to medical geology prospects” In 1st international virtual summit on medical sociology and public health. Organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University. The mall Rawalpindi and Huston-Tillotson University, USA. De2-4, 2021
Preparation and characterization of botanical. Adsorbents: an environment friendly bioremediation Approach 4th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference. Global Prosperity through Research & Development October 9th - 11th 2018 | Peshawar-Pakistan
Paper presented in 45th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress held in Istanbul, Turkey. 29 September - 4 October 2017
Effect of particulate matter on leaf pigment content, stomata and leaf area of selected roadside plant species of Sialkot. 1st-3rd September 2012 International Conference of Botany (ICB). Oral presentation. Quaid i Azam University. Islamabad. Pakistan.
Ethno botanical, palynological and Floristic studies of selected plant species of various habitats of Chakwal. February 22-24, 2011. Poster Presentation in 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientists and 11th National Meeting of Plant Scientists. 22-24th February 2011 held at GC University Lahore, Pakistan
Seasonal wild fodder utilization pattern and conservation in Ayubia national Park Nathia Gali Pakistan. February 22-24, 2011. Poster Presentation in 2nd International Conference of Plant Scientists and 11th National Meeting of Plant Scientists. 22-24th February, 2011 held at GC University Lahore, Pakistan
Ethnobotanical and Palynological studies of selected Plant Species of Ratwal Village, District Attock. Oral Presentation in All Pakistan Science Conference Held By Karachi University. Karachi. 20-23rd Dec, 2008.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Project 1. Evaluation of heavy metal, dietary exposure and health risks by the consumption of vegetables of twin cities (ORIC-FJWU Funded Project Worth Rs13,90,000 (June 2025)
Project 2. Allergenic potential investigation of selected Airborne flora of Rawalpindi and Islamabad funded by ORIC Fatima Jinnah Women University (The Mall Rawalpindi) (ORIC-FJWU Funded Project Worth Rs 15,00,000) (July 2024)
Project 3. Carbon Stock profiling of ecologically diverse soil and associated vegetation in selected areas of Rawalpindi (ORIC-FJWU Funded Project Worth Rs 15,00,000 (July 2024)
Project 4. DNA Barcoding of Airborne pollen Allergens for future prospects of Pakistan. HEC Funded NRPU Project for three years. Worth Rs 58,81,700 Awarded 2022
Project 5. Entitled “Vertical gardening / Green Wall: Community based integration plan on overhead bridges pillars and Roadsides walls of Rawalpindi” funded by Higher Education Commission and Fatima Jinnah Women University (The Mall Rawalpindi) under “Social Integration outreach program'' (HEC-FJWU Funded Project Worth Rs 700,000 ) Awarded June 2018
Project 6: Aerobiological monitoring with relation to climatic factor and airborne pollen under Start-Up Research Grant Program (SRGP) funded by Higher Education Commission and Fatima Jinnah Women University (The Mall Rawalpindi) June 2017. (HEC-FJWU Funded Project Worth Rs 750,000 )
