Biology Education Department is pleased to announce the launch of an international collaborative research project entitled “Water Treatment Using Crop Biomass”, which has recently received approval and funding under the International Research Network Grant Scheme – Equity THE Impact Ranking 2025.
The project brings together researchers from Iraq, Indonesia, and Pakistan to address one of the most pressing global challenges: access to clean and sustainable water resources. Representing Tishk International University, Ms. Sawsan S. Hamed, academic staff member from the Biology Education Department, joins the research team alongside Dr. Ahmad H. Ibrahim from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Tishk International University.

The project also includes distinguished international collaborators:
• Dr. Maria Ulfa, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta, Indonesia.
• Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
The research project aims to explore environmentally friendly and cost-effective approaches for water purification through the utilization of agricultural crop biomass. By transforming agricultural waste materials into valuable treatment resources, the project contributes to sustainable environmental management and supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to clean water, responsible consumption, and environmental sustainability.

Key Objectives of the Project:
• Synthesize sustainable biogenic Fe–Co–Ni/g-C₃N₄ photocatalysts using rice husk
• and gelatin.
• Characterize structural, optical, and morphological properties.
• Evaluate photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue.
• Optimize catalyst composition and operational parameters. – International Collaboration & SDGs Objectives
• Produce high-quality publications in Scopus/WoS journals (2–4 papers).
• Strengthen international collaboration to enhance QS ranking indicators (citations,
• partnerships, and academic reputation).
• Expand and strengthen the network of researchers across the three universities.
• Contribute to SDGs: 6 , 9, 12, 13 , 14, and SDG 17.

This international partnership reflects Tishk International University’s commitment to advancing scientific research, fostering global academic cooperation, and addressing real-world environmental challenges through innovative and impactful solutions.
The Biology education Departmen congratulates Ms. Sawsan S. Hamed and all project partners on this achievement and wishes them success in the implementation of this important research initiative.