Centre of Excellence in Occupational Health, Safety, Fire & Environment (C-OHSFE) Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) Nihal Anwar Siddqui

Dean

Qualification: Phd -2001, M.Sc-Environmental Science, NEBOSH Diploma, PG Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment

College/University: APS University Rewa, Lucknow University, International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management (equivalent to graduation in UK), APS University Rewa.

Introduction: Prof. (Dr.) Nihal Anwar Siddqui is currently serving as Director of the Centre of Excellence; Occupational Health, Safety, Fire & Environment.

Dr. Siddiqui specializes in the area of Safety Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Pollution, Env. Monitoring and control techniques. In his 27 years of career, Dr. Siddiqui has worked in different organizations like the Institute of Environment & Management, Lucknow as an Assistant Professor, Paryacon Engineers as an Environmental Engineer, and the Environmental Engineering Division of Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute as a Scientist.

Dr. Siddiqui did some of pioneering work in the area of odor Monitoring and providing control technology along with Finland Scientist. Dr. Siddiqui has worked as Founder Head - Health, Safety & Environment, and Civil Engineering for 16 years at the University of Petroleum Energy Studies, Dehradun.

Dr. Siddiqui was involved in a number of consultancy projects, R & D projects, organizing Management Development Programs, International Seminars & workshops, and training programs for various industries during his stay with upes.

Dr. Siddiqui was also associated with the Health, Safety & Environment dept of ICEM College, Muscat, Oman which is affiliated with the University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Dr.Siddiqui is an approved tutor to teach international certificate courses like IOSH, NEBOSH UK.

Dr. Siddiqui has received several awards during his 27 years of career.

• Excellence award in health safety & environment education by Global Safety Summit & UNN 2022
• Star researcher from University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun 2022.
• Star researcher from University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun 2021.
• “Environment Prestigious Award” by Dr.Harak Singh Rawat, Minister of Environment and Forest, Uttarakhand, India in the year 2018
• World Record India Award for publishing maximum research papers in minimum time in the year 2013
• Dean’s Award for outstanding contributions from ICEM College, Affiliated with the University of Central Lancashire, UK. In the year 2009.
• Award & Recognition for outstanding contributions from UPES In the year 2008 (highest point in the entire University).
• Award & Recognition for outstanding contributions from UPES In the year 2007 (highest point in entire University).

He has more than 170 Research papers to his credit has participated in several National and Int. conferences. Dr. Siddiqui has authored 25 books out of this 4 are national & 21 are International. Dr. Siddiqui has completed 16 major R & D projects. Dr. Siddiqui has guided more than 250 B.Tech/M.Tech thesis and 21 PhD thesis. He is also having 7 patents in his credit.