Department of City and Regional Planning

Dr. Hania Arif

Dr. Hania Arif
Dr. Hania Arif

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Department of City and Regional Planning
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Education

  • University of Punjab (CIMR), Lahore     2023
    PhD in Geo-Environmental Conservation & Sustainable Development (GCSD)
    GPA: 3.74      
  • University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Lahore      2018-2020  M.S in Disaster Management
    CGPA: 3.689
  • University of Punjab (PUCIT), Lahore      2011 – 2013MPhil in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (RS&GIS)
    GPA: 3.62
  • University of the Punjab, Lahore              2017 – 2018
    PGD in Environmental Law
  • University of Punjab (PUCIT), Lahore      2008 - 2010     
    M.Sc. in Geographic Information System (GIS)
    GPA: 3.36
  • Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) 2013 - 2014
    B.Ed (1st Div)

Job Experience

  • Lahore College for Women University (Aug 2022 to Present)                 Serving as Lecturer in Disaster Management Program of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore (LCWU)
  • UET and PU (Sept 2019 to Present)                                                                Serving as Visiting Lecturer in University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (UET); BS and MS level
    Serving as Visiting Lecturer in Punjab University, Lahore (PU); on BS, MS and PhD level
  • Individual Consultant (July 2024 to Present)                              Serving as Individual Consultant in GKW, Lahore for Multan Sewer Lines Planning 2050 under PICIIP project
    Serving as Individual Consultant in NTDC for 500kV Ghazi Barotha - Fsd West
  • Jers / Tractebel Engine (June 2021 to April 2023)
    Working as Team Lead GIS / National Key Expert on the govt. project with German Consultant Company (Tractebel Engie):
    Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Program (PICIIP) assignment Engineering Design and Construction Management (EDCM)
  • PIU-PDMA Lahore (Oct 2016 to June 2019)             
    Working as Senior Research Analyst on the following project: Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project (FERRP)Following are the services:
  • Preparation of Hazard maps
  • Monitoring of Survey data through dash board
  • Design, preparation and Implementation of Spatial database in ESRI Environment
  • Geo referencing of Satellite Images, Musaviz and Scanned Maps for data
  • Flood modeling and simulation through DEM
  • Developed GIS application most importantly application for Raster Analyst and Spatial Analyst Extensions and photogrammetry tools
  • To perform    image    analysis,    supervised/unsupervised    and   object-based image classifications independently
  • Preparation of Multi Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Maps
  • Preparation of 20 districts ATLAS and reports on MHVRA study
  • Assessment for damage and losses from Natural
  • Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data from different and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
  • Coordination with District teams regarding Spatial Data Issues and correction
  • Coordination with 20 districts offices regarding spatial data issues & quality assurance
  • Provide technical assistance as well as support to district team
  • SKAFS Consultants Lahore (Feb 2016 to Aug 2016)                 Working as GIS Specialist (Head of GIS Section) on the following project:
    Punjab Saaf Pani (Package 4 & 8)
    Following are the services:
  • Preparation of Survey Plan
  • Checking of Digitization
  • Monitoring Surveyor Data through Dash Board
  • Development of Geo-Database in ESRI environment
  • Updating & Checking of Geo Database
  • Geo Statistical Analysis on Primary & Secondary Data
  • To define the chemical properties for Ground Water Quality and Surface Water in a certain administrative boundary
  • GIS based Mapping
  • Analysis of best site Suitability Water Filtration Plant
  • Master Consulting Engineers Lahore (Feb 2015 to Nov 2015)       
    Working as GIS Expert on the following project:Survey & Mapping of Infrastructure on BRT Corridor-1Following are the services:
  • GIS based Mapping
  • Development of Geo-Database in ESRI environment
  • Updating & Checking of Geo Database
  • Provide Survey Sheets for the support of Field Surveyors
  • Overlay Analysis & Spatial Analysis
  • Flex Mapping
  • The Urban Unit. Lahore (May 2014 to Dec 2014)                        Working as GIS Professional on the following projects:
  1. Urban Immovable Property Tax (UIPT)
  2. Flood Damage Assessment
  3. Land Record management Information system (LRMIS)
    Following are the services:
  • Digitization of Satellite Imageries and Scanned Maps
  • Development of Geo-Database in ESRI environment
  • Provide Survey Sheets for the support of Field Surveyors
  • Mouza Mapping
  • Parcel Fabrication
  • MAC (Feb 2012 to Dec 2013)                                   
    Working as GIS Analyst on the following projects:
    Land use Planning Projects for Seven TMAs
    Following are the services:
  • Satellite Image Geo referencing & Ortho Rectification
  • Image Classification
  • Digitization of Different features
  • Network Analysis
  • Land Use & Land Use Classification Maps
  • Overlay Analyses & Spatial Analysis
  • Designing & Updating Geo Database
  • SIT DIGITAL (Oct 2010 to Sept 2011) 
    Working as GIS Developer on the following services:
  • Conversion of excel file into GIS data by using Arc GIS
  • Geo Database Design & Management
  • Digitization of features
  • Telecom Network Planning
  • Prepare data Quality Map of different cities etc

Skills & Knowledge

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Access, Project)

  • Computer Languages (Java, C#, VB, HTML, XML, KML, JavaScript, AJAX Approach, Python)

  • Google Earth Engine (Big Data Analysis)

  • Databases (Oracle, MS Access, SQL server 2008)

  • GIS Software (Arc GIS, Erdas Imagine, Google Earth, Matlab, ArcView, ER Mapper, ILWIS, QGIS, Glober Mapper, WEAP, HEC GEO RAS)

Training & Certificates

  1. Participated in Webinar Series on “Disaster Risk Reduction in the Digital Transformation age: Leveraging emerging Technologies” (13 Oct 2023)
  2. Official workshop and international Conference “Responding to Challenges of Climate Change through Intercultural Dialogue” Planning in Germany and Pakistan, organized by University of Engineering and Technology (UET) (17-23 December 2022).
  3. Distance Training Course on “Earth Observation Techniques in Agriculture” joined organized by ISNETand Azercosmos (30 December 2020)
  4. Participated in Online training course on “Environmental and climate change Analysis using Google EarthEngine” organized by the Geo training wing of Geospatial works (25 December to 27 December 2020)
  5. One day Training workshop on “Climate Change and Water (International Seminar)” held at University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, (2 Dec 2020)
  6. One day Training workshop on “Hydrological Modelling for Snow-Fed Catchment (Webinar)” held at University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, (13 Oct 2020)
  7. Participated in International Geo Informatics Online Summer School on “Social Sensing, Geospatial Big Data Computing and Disaster Management” hosted by the State Key Lab of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing at Wuhan University, China (24 August to 2nd September 2020)
  1. One day Training workshop on “Extreme Event Analysis Through Remote Sensing Tools and Computer Models” held at University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, (3 Oct 2019)
  2. Four days Training workshop on “Customizing ArcGIS with Python” held at IST, Islamabad, (2-5 Sept 2019)
  3. Ten days Training workshop on “Climate & Hydrological Modelling for Climate Change Impact Assessment on Water Resources” held at KIU, Gilgit (22- 31 July 2019)
  4. Two days Online Training on “Land use / Land cover & Crop Exposure to Flood & Drought Hazards” Organized by SACRED, SUPARCO Islamabad (21-22 Feb 2019)
  5. Two days Training on “Satellite Image & Digital Elevation Model” held at ER solution Lahore (20- 21 Feb 2019)
  6. Three Days Workshop on “Biodiversity, Conservation & Ecotourism” held at Lahore College for WomenUniversity, Lahore (7 - 9 May 2018)
  7. Attended the training Workshop on “Pre-Multi-Hazard Vulnerability & Risk Assessment” Organized by PDMA Punjab held at Hospitality Inn Lahore (11- 12 Jan ,2018)
  8. Attended a Training Course on “Qualitative & Quantitative Estimates of Vegetation using Hyperspectral & Multispectral Remote Sensing” held at Institute of Space Technology, Karachi (12 -15 December 2017)Sponsored by ISNET
  9. One day training workshop on “Application pf SWAT Model for Soil & Water Conservation” held at University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (9 Aug ,2017)
  10. Participated in Summer School on “Water Informatics: Science and System” held at Lahore University of Management Sciences (21-23 May 2017)

Awards and Honors

Three DAAD Scholarship (2022 and 2024)

  1. Received a fellowship from “Planning and Development Research Foundation (PLANADES), Philippines” under the International Fellowship Program in 2025.
  2. Received a prestigious and competitive scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for research stay (11 May 2024 – 10 June 2024) in Research Group Landscape Ecology and Landscape Planning, School of Spatial Planning TU Dortmund University
  3. Received a fellowship from “Planning and Development Research Foundation (PLANADES), Philippines” under the International Fellowship Program in 2024.
  4. Received a prestigious and competitive scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for research stay (16 June 2023 – 15 July 2023) in Research Group Landscape Ecology and Landscape Planning, School of Spatial Planning TU Dortmund University
  5. Received a prestigious and competitive scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for 10 days (12th Aug 2022 – 21 Aug 2022) in Research Group Landscape Ecology and Landscape Planning, School of Spatial Planning TU Dortmund University
  6. Attended a Training Course on “Qualitative & Quantitative Estimates of Vegetation using Hyperspectral & Multispectral Remote Sensing” held at Institute of Space Technology, Karachi (12-15 December 2017)Sponsored by ISNET 

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Mingwu Zhou, Muhammad Haseeb, Zainab Tahir, Syed Amer Mahmood, Hania Arif, M. Abdullah‑Al‑Wadud, Aqil Tariq “Multiscale drought assessment with analyzing agricultural, meteorological, and hydrological impacts multi‑index approaches (1991–2021)” Journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 156, 289 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-025- 05494-z 
  1. Syed Amer Mahmood, Hania Arif, Aunm Munawwar, Jahanzeb Qurashi, Rana Sohail Aslam “Remote Sensing Study of Chilas Segment (Diamer-Bhasha Region) along the Main Mantle Thrust in Northern Pakistan”. Journal of Geotectonics. Volume 58 (Suppl 1), S71–S95 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0016852125700050 
  1. Muhammad Haseeb, Zainab Tahir, Syed Amer Mahmood, Hania Arif, Khalid F. Almutairi, Walid Soufan, Aqil Tariq, “Comparative analysis of machine learning models for predicting PM2.5 concentrations using meteorological and chemical indicators”, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, Volume 263, 2024,106338, ISSN 1364-6826 
  1. Hania Arif, Syed Amer Mahmood, Munawar Sabir, “Geo-Spatial Dynamics of Snow Cover and Hydro-Meteorological Parameters for Gilgit Balistan, Pakistan” IJIST Vol. Issue 3, 2023 
  1. Muhammad Farhan Saleem, Hania Arif, Hafiz Haroon Ahmad “Estimation of relation between moisturecontent of soil and reflectivity index using GPS signals” Vol 03 Issue 03: pp 102-112, 2021 
  1. Hafiz Haroon Ahmad, Farhan Saleem, Hania Arif “Evaluation of catastrophic global warming due to coal combustion” International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, Vol 03 Issue 04: pp 198-207, 2021 
  1. Rana Muhammad Sohail Aslam, Shaker Mahmood Mayo, Ijaz Ahmad, Nisar Ahmad, Hania Arif “Riverbank Erosion & Consequent Land Settlement Issues: A Case of River Chenab, District Hafizabad”Vol 03 Issue 04: pp 152-165, 2021 
  1. Syed Amer Mahmood, Sarah Hassan, Hania Arif, Saira Batool, Areeba Amer, Muhammad Shahazad, Rana Muhammad Sohail Aslam, & Bushra Talib. “Novel Technique to Investigate Glacio-fluvial Hypsometry in Hunza Using Local Indicator of Spatial Autocorrelation (LISA)” International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 3(2), 73–85 (2021).
  1. Khubaib Abuzar, Saira Batool, Areeba Amer, Syed Amer Mahmood, Hania Arif, Asad Waseem, BushraTalib & Rana Muhammad Sohail Aslam “A Study of Active Chaman Fault System (CFS) using SRTM DEM”. International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 3(1), 24–32. 2021 
  1. Hania Arif, Mehak Masood, Tahir Mahmood, & Muneeb “Conservation of Biodiversity & the Agriculture Sector”. International Journal of Agriculture and Sustainable Development, 3(3), 72–76 (2021) 
  1. Areeba Amer, Syed Amer Mahmood, Hania Arif, Bushra Talib, Muhammad Shahazad, & Rana Muhammad Sohail Aslam. “SRTM DEM based Neotectonics from Non-Linear Analysis: A Paradigm through Fractal Analysis”. International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 3(1), 43–51, 2021. 
  1. Hania Arif, Mamoona Midhat Kazmi, & Aamer Amin. “Improving Rice Yield Through Insufficient Water” International Journal of Agriculture and Sustainable Development, 3(2), 33– 38 (2021). 
  1. Raza, Syed Amer Mahmood, Areeba Amer, Hania Arif, Amer Masood, Rana Muhammad Sohail Aslam,Muhammad Shahzad, Bushra Talib, Khubaib Abuzar, “Remote Sensing Evaluation of Neotectonics in Potwar Plateau Lesser Himalyas Pakistan” Vol 02 Issue 04: pp 202-208, 2020 
  1. Hania Arif, Syed Amer Mahmood, Munawar Sabir “Appraisal of Spatiotemporal Variations in Snow Cover Dynamics using Geospatial Techniques: A paradigm from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan”. International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, Vol 02 Issue 04: pp 209-223, 2020. 
  1. Bushra Talib, Hania Arif, Muhammad Shahzad, Syed Amer Mahmood, Jawad Nasir and Muhammad Shafiq, “Spatiotemporal Analysis of Land Use / Land Cover in Swat, Pakistan Using Supervised Classification in Remote Sensing: 2000 to 2015”. J. Econ. Environ. Geol. Vol. 11 (2) 69-74, 2020, Online: ISSN 2223-957X
  2. Saira Batool, Zahra Waheed, Syed Amer Mahmood, Hania Arif, Rana Muhammad Sohail Aslam, Muhammad Shahzad, Bushra Talib, Hafsah Batool “Remote Sensing and Morphotectonic Analysis in Hazara Kashmir Syntaxis Using River Longitudinal Profiles”, Vol 01 Issue 04: pp 179-191, 2019

Presented in Conferences

  1. Paper Presented on “Spatiotemporal Variations in Snow Cover using Google Earth Engine in Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan” at Hydrology and Water Resources Conference held at University of Engineering andTechnology (UET), Lahore-Pakistan (2021) 
  1. Paper presented on “Water Brone Diseases Area Identify by GIS techniques” at UN/ Pakistan/ PSIPW 4thInternational on Use of Space Technology for Water Management, Islamabad, Pakistan (2018). 
  1. Paper Presented on “Change in Urban Sprawl Pattern & Overall prosperity Stipulation in Gujrat City” at 15th All Pakistan Geographical Conference – APGC-2018 held at University of Karachi (2018)
  1. Paper presented on “GIS Based Identification of Water Brone Diseases” at 5th International Conference onGeo Technique, Construction Material and Environment, Mie, Japan (2017). 
  1. Poster presentation on “Impact of Climate Change on Forest cover using RS & GIS Techniques” at 5th International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE 2017) held at Institute of Space& Technology, Islamabad (2017).
  2. Paper presented on “GIS based Problaistic Hazard Risk Assessment of Road Accidents” 5th International Conference on Geo Technique, Construction Material and Environment, Osaka, Japan (2015).

Book Chapters

  1. Hania Arif, Food security and climate change in drought sensitive of Punjab Pakistan (Planning in Germany and Pakistan) (https://www.lehmanns.de/shop/technik/68383057-9783967291995-planning-in-germany-and- pakistan-responding-to-challenges-of-climate-change-through-intercultural-dialogue) 
  1. Hania Arif, Identification of Spatio-Temporal Variations of Snow Cover Dynamic Using Geospatial Technologies in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Accepted under the Planning in Germany and Pakistan)