Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Yildiz Technical University | Turkey
Dr. Hamid Rehman is an emerging interdisciplinary researcher whose work focuses on environmental biotechnology, waste valorization, and the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements, with growing recognition for his contributions to circular economy solutions and eco-efficient material extraction strategies. His research demonstrates a strong integration of experimental bioleaching, microbial process engineering, predictive analytics, and meta-analysis, reflecting a modern scientific approach that bridges laboratory methods with scalable industrial applications. With 8 indexed publications, 44 citations, and an h-index of 4, his scholarly record shows a steadily increasing impact within the scientific community. His engagement in large, multi-author and cross-disciplinary projects, including collaborations with more than 50 co-authors, illustrates his commitment to global scientific cooperation and knowledge exchange. One of his most prominent works applies an integrated framework to the bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements, combining experimental data with computational forecasting to support process scale-up, positioning his research within urgent global discussions on c ritical material supply, clean energy technologies, and sustainable resource management. Beyond technical advancement, his scientific vision aligns with broader societal goals, emphasizing responsible waste utilization, reduction of environmental pollution, and replacement of resource-intensive mining processes with biologically driven alternatives. His contributions are not only relevant to academic research but also show strong potential for industrial translation, particularly in sectors developing green manufacturing, cleaner extraction pathways, and next-generation materials. As his publication profile and citation influence continue to expand, Dr. Rehman remains committed to advancing innovative research, strengthening international collaborations, and contributing to scientific progress that supports environmental stewardship, technological resilience, and global sustainability.
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Featured Publications
Rehman, H., Debik, E., Ulucan-Altuntas, K., Manav-Demir, N., Canci, B., Iqbal, M., Barros, R., ur Rehman, W., Mohanty, S. K., & Khan, A. H. A. (2025). Bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements: An integrated approach with meta-analysis and predictive analytics for scale-up. Results in Engineering.
Wasif ur Rehman, W., Ma, Y., Khan, Z., Ait Laaskri, F. Z., Xu, J., Farooq, U., Ghani, A., Rehman, H., & Xu, Y. (2025). Biomass-derived carbon materials for batteries: Navigating challenges, structural diversities, and future perspective. Next Materials.
Wasif ur Rehman, W., Ma, Y., Khan, Z., Ait Laaskri, F. Z., Xu, J., Xu, Y., Rehman, H., Farooq, U., Altalbe, A., & Li, J. (2025). Bioinspired materials for batteries: Structural design, challenges and future perspective. Results in Chemistry.
Rehman, H., Rehman, Z., Das, T. K., Rehman, M., Khan, B. A., Nandi, S., Ahmad, K., Mohanty, S. K., Wasif ur Rehman, W., Naeem, R., et al. (2024). Toxicity evaluation and degradation of cypermethrin-contaminated soil using biochar and Bacillus cereus amendments. Scientific Reports.
Rehman, H., Khan, A. H. A., Butt, T. A., Toqeer, M., Bilal, M., Ahmad, M., Al-Naghi, A. A. A., Latifee, E. R., Algassem, O. A. S., & Iqbal, M. (2024). Synergistic biochar and Serratia marcescens tackle toxic metal contamination: A multifaceted machine learning approach. Journal of Environmental Management.
Dr. Hamid Rehman is advancing the field of environmental biotechnology through innovative bioleaching and data-driven sustainable recovery methods. His research promotes cleaner scientific practices and supports the global transition toward circular resource utilization.