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Izhar Mithal Jiskani is an educator and interdisciplinary researcher with a passion for sustainability. His current research focuses on impact assessment within mining, particularly emphasizing the role of mining in facilitating the energy transition to address climate change. He aims to foster positive change in the mining industry and work towards a future where mining practices are not only economically viable but also socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.
Prior to his current research position, he served as Head of Department for Mining and Mineral Resources at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan. He holds official recognition from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan as an Approved PhD Supervisor. His academic involvement extends to various activities, such as serving as an external examiner and subject expert for PhD and master’s theses and participating in various university services and advisory roles.
His scholarly contributions encompass a range of roles, from Associate Editor to Reviewer. Moreover, he prioritizes knowledge dissemination through invited talks and seminars, believing that education and awareness are crucial for creating a sustainable future.
Among the World's Top 2% of Scientists
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Green & Climate-Smart Mining
12 Sept 2018 → 16 Jun 2021
Award Date: 16 Jun 2021
External positions
Head of Department (Mining and Mineral Resources), National University of Sciences and Technology Pakistan
1 Mar 2023 → 30 Jun 2023
Assistant Professor, National University of Sciences and Technology Pakistan
20 Sept 2021 → 30 Jun 2023
Keywords
- Environment
- Sustainability
- Impact assessment
- Environmental assessment
- Green & Climate-Smart Mining
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Energy
- Mining of Critical Minerals
- Climate Neutrality
- Green transition
- Energy transition minerals
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Collaborations from the last five years
Projects
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Mining 4.0 and climate neutrality: Safe, intelligent, and green & climate-smart mining
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
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Mining 4.0 and climate neutrality: A unified and reliable decision system for safe, intelligent, and green & climate-smart mining
Jiskani, I. M., Zhou, W., Hosseini, S. & Wang, Z., 15 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 410, 13 p., 137313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus) -
Implications to secure mineral supply for clean energy technologies for developing countries: A fuzzy based risk analysis for mining projects
Jiskani, I. M., Moreno-Cabezali, B. M., Rehman, A. U., Fernandez-Crehuet, J. M. & Uddin, S., 2 May 2022, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 358, 132055.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
30 Citations (Scopus) -
An integrated fuzzy decision support system for analyzing challenges and pathways to promote green and climate smart mining
Jiskani, I. M., Cai, Q., Zhou, W., Lu, X. & Shah, S. A. A., 2022, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 188, 116062.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
49 Citations (Scopus) -
Green and climate-smart mining: A framework to analyze open-pit mines for cleaner mineral production
Jiskani, I. M., Cai, Q., Zhou, W. & Shah, S. A. A., Jun 2021, In: Resources Policy. 71, 102007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
81 Citations (Scopus) -
A hybrid decision model and case study for comprehensive evaluation of green mine construction level
Chen, J., Jiskani, I. M., Lin, A., Zhao, C., Jing, P., Liu, F. & Lu, M., 22 Feb 2023, In: Environment, Development and Sustainability. 25, 4, p. 3823-3842 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
22 Citations (Scopus)
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International Journal of Coal Science & Technology (Journal)
Izhar Mithal Jiskani (Editor)
2023 → 2025Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Journal editor › Research
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IAIA Annual Conference 2024
Lone Kørnøv (Participant), Ulf Kjellerup Hansen (Participant), Ivar Lyhne (Participant), Izhar Mithal Jiskani (Participant), Emilia Ravn Boess (Participant) & Søren Qvist Eliasen (Participant)
24 Apr 2024 → 27 Apr 2024Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Discover Applied Sciences (Journal)
Izhar Mithal Jiskani (Editor)
1 Feb 2024 → …Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Journal editor › Research
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Journal of Safety and Sustainability (Journal)
Izhar Mithal Jiskani (Editor)
2023 → 2024Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Journal editor › Research