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University of Baltistan

SKARDU

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Integrating Earth Sciences with Environmental Sustainability

Established: 2021 HEC Recognized 193+ Students

Introduction

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences was formally established on October 31, 2024, following the merger of the Department of Environmental Science and Department of Geosciences and Mineralogy...

Department Statistics

193+

Total Students

4

Faculty Members

2

Academic Programs

1

Laboratories

7

Active Batches

Gender Distribution

43%
Male (83)
57%
Female (110)

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To become a leading center of excellence in Earth and Environmental Sciences, driving transformative research, innovative education, and sustainable solutions for global and regional environmental challenges, with a focus on the unique needs of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Our Mission

Generate and disseminate cutting-edge knowledge through research and education, train future leaders in natural resource management and climate resilience

Core Values

Environmental Stewardship

Scientific Integrity

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Sustainable Development

Climate Resilience

Head of Department

Mr. Syed Razi ul Hassan
HOD

Mr. Syed Razi ul Hassan

Head of Department

Qualification

MSc in Geographical Information Science

Area Of Interest

GIS & Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring

MSc in Geographical Information Science Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Academic Programs

BS Environmental Science

Established: 2021

Duration 4.0 Years
Credit Hours 136
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Certificate & Diploma Programs

Our Faculty (4)

Name Designation Email
Mr. Sajid Ali
Lecturer ali.sajid@uobs.edu.pk
Mr. Sakhawat Ali
Lecturer sakhawat.ali@uobs.edu.pk
Mr. Syed Razi ul Hassan
Lecturer razi.hassan@uobs.edu.pk
Dr. Salar Ali
Assistant Professor salar.ali@uobs.edu.pk

Facilities & Laboratories

Environmental Science Laboratory

State-of-the-art laboratory for environmental analysis, equipped with modern instruments for air, water, and soil quality monitoring

Research & Innovation

Research Focus Areas

Ecohydrology (Water-Ecosystem Interactions)

Climate Change (Regional Impacts and Adaptation)

GIS and Remote Sensing

Mineral Exploration and Resource Management

Contact Information

Location

Faculty of Sciences, Main Campus, University of Baltistan, Skardu

Office Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

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