Dr. Sartaj Khan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award
Center for HydroTechnologies , CESAT Islamabad | United States
Author profile
Early Academic Pursuits 📘
Dr. Sartaj Khan's academic journey began at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan. He completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics in 2000 and subsequently earned a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Physics in 2001. His passion for the physical sciences led him to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Oceanography & Atmospheric Sciences at the College of Underwater Acoustic Engineering, HEU China, which he completed in 2022.
Professional Endeavors 💼
Dr. Khan's professional career is marked by significant contributions to both academia and industry. He began as a Research Officer at the Centre for Hydro Technologies, CESAT, Islamabad, where he served from 2002 to 2017. He then joined the College of Underwater Acoustic Engineering, HEU China, as a Research Associate from 2017 to 2022. Currently, he is a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Hydro Technologies, CESAT, Islamabad.
Contributions and Research Focus 🌊
Dr. Khan's research spans a wide array of critical topics in physical oceanography and atmospheric sciences, including:
- Ocean-atmosphere interaction
- Extreme ocean events and their impacts on climate
- Ocean modeling and circulation dynamics (ENSO, IOD)
- Remote sensing and ocean observation
- Mesoscale ocean vortices (eddies)
- Ocean acoustics
His work aims to enhance climate resilience, support sustainable marine resource management, and influence effective environmental policies.
Accolades and Recognition 🏆
Dr. Khan's excellence in research has been recognized with numerous awards and honors:
- 2024: Excellent Paper Award, IEEE/0ES China Ocean Acoustics Conference
- 2022: Best PhD Thesis Award, MDPI Academic Publisher, Switzerland ($1000)
- 2022: Best Researcher Award, College of Underwater Acoustic Engineering China
- 2017-2022: Chinese Government Scholarship Award for PhD Study ($38,600)
Impact and Influence 🌐
Dr. Khan's research has significantly impacted the field of physical oceanography and atmospheric sciences. His peer-reviewed publications and contributions to various journals, such as Remote Sensing, IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, and Frontiers in Marine Science, have furthered our understanding of ocean dynamics and climate interactions. His h-index of 6 and 145 citations reflect his influence in the scientific community.
Legacy and Future Contributions Highlights 🌟
Looking ahead, Dr. Khan is committed to advancing the field of oceanography and atmospheric sciences through innovative research and collaboration. His legacy includes mentoring future scientists, co-supervising multiple theses, and serving as a guest editor for the International Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. His continued work aims to drive forward the knowledge and solutions necessary for addressing global environmental challenges.
Publications 📚
📝 A Novel Continuously Variable Transmission with Circumferentially Arranged Disks (CAD CVT)
- Journal: Actuators
- Year: 2024-06-03
- Authors: Muhammad Bilal, Qidan Zhu, Shafiq R. Qureshi, Ahsan Elahi, Muhammad Kashif Nadeem, Sartaj Khan
📝 Analysis of Underwater Acoustic Propagation under the Influence of Mesoscale Ocean Vortices
- Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
- Year: 2021-07-24
- Authors: Sartaj Khan, Yang Song, Jian Huang, Shengchun Piao
📝 Variability of SST and ILD in the Arabian Sea and Sea of Oman in Association with the Monsoon Cycle
- Journal: Mathematical Problems in Engineering
- Year: 2021-06-23
- Authors: Sartaj Khan, Shengchun Piao, Imran U. Khan, Bingchen Xu, Shazia Khan, Muhammad Asim Ismail, Yang Song, Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry
📝 Sea Surface Temperature Variability over the Tropical Indian Ocean during the ENSO and IOD Events in 2016 and 2017
- Journal: Atmosphere
- Year: 2021-05-01
- Authors: Sartaj Khan, Shengchun Piao, Guangxue Zheng, Imran Ullah Khan, David Bradley, Shazia Khan, Yang Song
📝 Bayesian Inversion for Geoacoustic Parameters in Shallow Sea
- Journal: Sensors
- Year: 2020-04
- Authors: Guangxue Zheng, 捍皓 祝, Xiaohan Wang, Sartaj Khan, Nansong Li, Yangyang Xue