NUST, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC & EC) and IGNITE, has launched the Green Tech Hub (GTH) at the SINES Building, H-12, Islamabad. This joint initiative is a groundbreaking effort to foster innovation in climate adaptation, mitigation, agriculture, and sustainability. Rector NUST, Lt Gen (Retd) Engr Javed Mahmood Bukhari, welcomed the distinguished guests, including Madam Coordinator MoCC & EC Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam and Secretary MoCC & EC Ms. Aisha Humera, at the launch ceremony.
Dr. Rizwan Riaz (Pro-Rector RIC NUST), Madam Secretary Ms. Aisha Humera, and Mr. Adeel Aijaz Shaikh, CEO of IGNITE, signed the trilateral agreement, marking a new chapter in green entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Together, advancing the future of green technology in Pakistan!
Lab Overview
The Green Tech Hub (GTH) at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) is a purpose-built innovation platform launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination (MoCC & EC) and IGNITE – National Technology Fund. Located at the SINES Building H-12, Islamabad, it serves as a nexus for climate- and technology-driven entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
GTH is designed to support early-stage ventures and innovators working at the intersection of green technology, sustainability, agricultural resilience, and climate adaptation/mitigation. Its mission revolves around enabling the ideation, incubation, and scaling of tech-led solutions that address Pakistan’s pressing environmental and climate challenges.
The Hub brings together academia, industry and government to foster an ecosystem where climate-tech startups can thrive. It offers access to mentorship, networks, infrastructure, and funding linkages under the umbrella of NUST’s broader innovation ecosystem. As such, it leverages NUST’s strong research and technology competencies in engineering, GIS/spatial sciences, IoT, and climate science (which align closely with your expertise).
In practical terms, GTH is poised to accelerate initiatives—from sensor-based air-quality monitoring, real-time GIS for vector-borne diseases, to smart-agriculture and renewable systems—leveraging Pakistan’s youth and innovation potential. With your role as technical team-lead at the Ministry of Climate Change Green Tech Hub and your deep domain knowledge in spatial analysis, IoT and environmental monitoring, GTH presents a meaningful platform for collaboration, pilot-deployment and knowledge exchange.
Overall, the Green Tech Hub at NUST marks a strategic leap towards positioning Pakistan in the global green-technology economy by enabling home-grown innovation, facilitating partnerships and translating research into impactful climate-resilient solutions.

Expertise/Capabilities of lab:

1. BACTO GROW FAST, TRICOSTAR, BACTO PHAS PLUS, AGRIGEL BIO
Manufactured by: Chatta Bio Care
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +92 333 5055072
Natural biofertilizer that boosts plant growth and cuts chemical use to one-fourth.
– Bacto Grow Fast: boosts plant growth
– Tricostar: biofertilizer for stronger root systems
– Bacto Phas Plus: organic phosphorus supplement
– Agrigel Bio: water-saving gel with biofertilizer for improved crop resilience
2. BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE
Designed by: Team Insectivite (NBS Batch’21) for 2Insects Pakistan
Contact: +92 347 8518644
A locally reared, nutrient-rich protein source cultivated on organic waste. With a carbon footprint up to 60% lower than imported soybean meal, BSF larvae offer a sustainable, circular solution for animal feed in Pakistan.
3. ALGAE-SUPPLEMENTED HARD CANDIES
Designed by: Shafia Maryam & Team (ASAB)
Contact: +92 323 5680331
Email: [email protected]
Hard candies made with Chlorella and Spirulina algae, rich in antioxidants, proteins, and vitamins. These fruity-tasting treats are suitable for all age groups, offering a healthy and nutritious alternative to conventional candies.
4. DE KARBON – Atmospheric Pollution Monitor
Designed by: Dua Saleem & Team (IGIS Batch’21)
This device detects, measures, and reports on air pollutants and environmental parameters to support data-driven air quality monitoring and management.
5. ENERGY-EFFICIENT SMART PCB KITS
Designed by: 3POL by RAPIDEV
Contact: +92 51 8849001
Email: [email protected]
Smart PCB controller kits engineered to optimize performance, lower energy costs, and enhance compliance efficiency. Featuring ultra-systemized energy management and smart protection systems, they are ideal for a wide range of household and industrial devices.
6. ECOBRICKS – Ecofriendly Building Materials
Designed by: Eco bricks
Contact: +92 339 0046214
Email: [email protected]
Converting non-recyclable plastic waste into eco-friendly building materials such as paving tiles and planters. This sustainable innovation reduces plastic pollution, offsets carbon emissions, and supports environmentally responsible urban development.
Technical Lead
Salman Atif (PhD Geography and Natural Environment):

Projects:

1. fNRB calculation for Pakistani districts – a project spearheaded by the UNDP and Ministry of Climate Change
2. Baseline survey of AQI for Pakistan – PSDP project of EPA – MoCC & EC
   Publications:
3. Mehmood, A., Tahir, A., Atif, S., Hussain, E., Arshad, H. S. H., & Baig, F. (2025). Public Adoption of Smart Transportation: A Technology Acceptance Model. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 151(3), 04025022.
4. Fatima, R., Atif, S., Fort, M., & Azmat, M. (2025). Channel morphology of the Indus, and the growing risk of floods related damages in the Indus River basin. Natural Hazards, 1-33.
5. Nazir, M. F., Atif, S., & Hussain, E. (2025). An integrated geographic information system (GIS) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP)-based approach for drone-optimized large-scale flood imaging. Drone Systems and Applications, 13, 1-18.
6. Mazhar, Y., Atif, S., Azmat, M., Ahmad, S., & Ullah, F. (2025). Growing Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in Ghizer District: A Karakoram Anomaly Region. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing.
7. Aslam, A., Atif, S., Zafar, H., Taha, R., & Tariq, D. (2024, December). An Integrated IOT Based System for Dengue Vector Surveillance and Control. In 2024 International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Publications

1. Mehmood, A., Tahir, A., Atif, S., Hussain, E., Arshad, H. S. H., & Baig, F. (2025). Public Adoption of Smart Transportation: A Technology Acceptance Model. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 151(3), 04025022.

2. Mazhar, Y., Atif, S., Azmat, M., Ahmad, S., & Ullah, F. (2025). Growing Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in Ghizer District: A Karakoram Anomaly Region. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing.

3. Aslam, A., Atif, S., Zafar, H., Taha, R., & Tariq, D. (2024, December). An Integrated IOT Based System for Dengue Vector Surveillance and Control. In 2024 International Conference on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

4. Nazir, M. F., Atif, S., & Hussain, E. (2025). An integrated geographic information system (GIS) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP)-based approach for drone-optimized large-scale flood imaging. Drone Systems and Applications, 13, 1-18.

5. Fatima, R., Atif, S., Fort, M., & Azmat, M. (2025). Channel morphology of the Indus, and the growing risk of floods related damages in the Indus River basin. Natural Hazards, 1-33.

Collaboration and partnerships

1. Dr. Shakil Mahmood (GC University, Lahore)
2. Lubna Ghazal (University of Karachi)
3. Basit Nadeem (Bahauddin Zakariya University)
4. Sheeba Naeem (University of Karachi)
5. Dr. Qurrat-ul-Ann Malik (International Islamic University)
6. Mamoona Alam (Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University)
7. Dr. Irfan (|University of Karachi)
8. Dr. Anila Kausar (University of Karachi)
9. Dr. Muhammad Dawood (Bahauddin Zakariya University)
10. Dr. Anwar Saeed Khan (University of Peshawar)
11. Dr Sujo Meghwar (University of Sindh)
12. Dr. Zahid Din Muhammad (Bahauddin Zakariya University)
13. Dr. Naveed Arshad (LUMS)
14. Dr. Sujo Meghwar (University of Sindh Jamshoro)
15. Dr. At Ur Rehman (University of Peshawar)
16. Dr. Areba Syed (NED University Karachi)