Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Certification
Training
Language
Awards
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Insha Batool

Islamabad

Summary

Dedicated early-career researcher with expertise in cryosphere dynamics, climate variability, and remote sensing applications. Proficient in utilizing advanced geospatial tools for analyzing environmental change. Strong background in scientific research and publication. Committed to advancing collaborative climate science through innovation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Internship

National Assembly of Pakistan, Parliament House
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Gained valuable experience working with Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination
  • Gained insight into national climate and environmental policy-making
  • Contributed to documentation and briefings for committee meetings
  • Prepared comprehensive climate review and policy paper, informing key decision-makers of climate governance

Internship

Climate Energy and Water Research Institute (CEWRI), NARC
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated the altitudinal climate variability of the Karakoram-Himalayan
  • Statistical analysis of climatic variables
  • Suggested mitigation and adaptation strategies
  • Prepared project report

Internship

Climate Energy and Water Research Institute (CEWRI), NARC
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared report on climatic trend analysis in different physiographic regions of Indus Basin
  • Assessed the impacts of climate change in the Indus Basin regions
  • Recommended mitigation and adaptation strategies

Internship

Centre of Earthquake Studies (CES), National Centre for Physics
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assessed land subsidence trend in Eastern Central Indus Basin
  • Utilized InSAR technique in analysis
  • Analyzed the trend of Indus region
  • Prepared report to assist the senior staff

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science

National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), IESE
Islamabad
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Department of Environment
Multan, Punjab
07.2021

Skills

  • Computer literate
  • Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Visio Google Docs Microsoft Word

  • Spatial Software

    Google Earth Engine ArcGIS Google Earth

  • Programming
  • Python Jupyter Notebook R Java

Publications

  • [ 2025 ] Anomalous Glaciers Response to Climate Variability in the Karakoram Region
  • Reference: Batool, I., Ashraf, A., Khokhar, M. F., et al., 2025. Anomalous Glaciers Response to Climate Variability in the Karakoram Region. ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (Under Review).

Certification

  • [ 03/2025 – 06/2025 ] IBM Data Science Professional Certificate IBM (Coursera)
  • [ 01/2025 – 06/2025 ] Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose Princeton University (Coursera)
  • [ 02/2025 ] Introduction to the Arctic: Climate University of Alberta (Coursera) Link: https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/UOSX6WT2YA3I
  • [ 01/2025 ] Climate Science For Everyone Duke University (Coursera) Link: https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/PFN6LPJMDSY6
  • [ 06/2020 ] Introduction to Sustainability and Development Deakin University (Futurelearn) Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/cjaemcq

Training

  • [ 04/2025 ] BAS Workshop on Polar Winter Climate Cambridge
  • - organized by the British Antarctic Survey
  • - Polar Winter Climate and Processes: Towards Filling Knowledge Gaps in the Understanding of the Coupled Climate System
  • [ 04/2025 ] International Training Workshop on Climate Change and Water Safety Effects along CPEC Islamabad
  • - organised by the China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre (CPJRC) & Pakistan Academy of Sciences
  • - gaining key insights into cryosphere dynamics and climate change impacts
  • [ 05/2023 ] Eco Code'23 Islamabad
  • - an environmental seminar organized by GYM Club and NUST Environment Club (NEC) to promote sustainable and ecological practices
  • [ 03/2023 ] International Conference on Remote Sensing GIS and Climate Change – Application, Strategies, Solutions & Education (RSGCC) Lahore
  • - organized by University of Punjab
  • - poster presentation on glaciers' behaviour in the Karakoram region

Language

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Awards

[ 2023 ] RSGCC Poster Presentation, [ 2023 ] Certificate of Participation – Eco Code'23, [ 2023 ] French Language Course, Level A1.1, [ 2023 ] German Language Course, Level A1.1, [ 2021 ] NASA Space Apps Challenge - Problem Solver

Affiliations

  • [ 2023 – 2024 ] Member, NUST Environment Club
  • - actively contributed to organizing events like engaging youth in climate adaptation to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices
  • [ 2022 – 2023 ] Volunteer, NUST Sustainability Society
  • - assisted in sustainability initiatives, campaigns, and outreach programs aimed at fostering environmental responsibility across the campus

References

Fahim, Khokhar, Professor, fahim.khokhar@iese.nust.edu.pk, (+92) 3418422377, National University of Sciences and Technology, Academic Supervisor/Mentor, Islamabad, Pakistan

Timeline

Internship

National Assembly of Pakistan, Parliament House
06.2025 - 07.2025

Internship

Climate Energy and Water Research Institute (CEWRI), NARC
06.2023 - 07.2023

Internship

Climate Energy and Water Research Institute (CEWRI), NARC
07.2021 - 08.2021

Internship

Centre of Earthquake Studies (CES), National Centre for Physics
06.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Environmental Science

National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), IESE

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Department of Environment
Insha Batool