Maryam Shinwari

Environmentalist and Researcher with expertise in sustainable wastewater treatment, biochar-based remediation, and environmental safeguard management. Completed an M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering & Management at Asian Institute of Technology as a fully funded Asian Development Bank Scholar, following an MPhil in Environmental Sciences with First Class distinction from Kohat University of Science & Technology. Experienced in ADB-funded infrastructure projects involving environmental compliance, sanitation monitoring, wastewater systems, and EIA support.

Skilled in biochar synthesis, adsorption studies, heavy metal remediation, and environmental data analysis. Author and co-author of research manuscripts under review and recognized by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for contributions to sustainability and environmental leadership. Active participant in international platforms including UN, IWA, and ASEAN programs.

Environmental Associate - Water & Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Kohat — KPCIP / Asian Development Bank - Kohat, Pakistan

(2024-01 - 2024-08)

• Supported environmental safeguard compliance for three ADB-funded KPCIP sub-projects, including Sewerage Treatment Plant, Green Urban Spaces, and Water Supply Network projects across Kohat district.
• Conducted regular field visits and daily sanitation inspections at project sites to monitor environmental compliance, waste management practices, health and safety measures, and site sanitation conditions.
• Assisted in the preparation of Sewerage Treatment Plant initiation reports, including health, safety, sanitation, and environmental compliance assessments.
• Assisted in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities, environmental screening, and preparation of Environmental Monitoring Reports (EMRs) in accordance with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) requirements.
• Participated in disaster risk management and emergency response training in collaboration with Rescue 1122 and WSSC Kohat.
• Conducted project site mapping and spatial analysis using Google Earth and supported GIS-based reporting for ADB consultants.
• Coordinated stakeholder consultations with government departments, project teams, consultants, and local communities regarding environmental and sanitation issues.

MSc.

• Environmental Engineering & Management - Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand (2026)

MPhil - Environmental Sciences - Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST) (2023)

BS (Hons) - Environmental Sciences - Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST) (2021)

F.Sc - Pre-Medical - Iqra Public School & College, Kohat (2017)

Matriculation - Science - St.

Joseph Convent High

School, Kohat (2015)