Completed Ph.D. Research Projects
S.No |
Research Title |
Supervisor/ Co-supervisor |
Research Scholar |
Total Funding (Rs. in million) |
Funding Agency |
01. | Performance Enhancement of Lithium Air Batteries using nano Structured based membrane | Prof. Dr. Zahoor ul Hussain Awan / Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh | Dr. Syed Muhammad Asad Akhter (Assistant Professor) | 17.0 |
HEC NRPU NED University of Engineering & Technology |
02. | Dynamic Mechanical Characterizations of Thin Film Materials for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems | Prof. Dr. Murtuza Mehdi/ Dr. Maaz Akhtar | Dr. Shehroze Tahir Khan (Assistant Professor) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
03. | Performance Enhancement of Concentrated Parabolic Trough Collector System | Dr. Muhammad Uzair / Dr. Haider Ali | Dr. Syed Aun Ali Rizvi (Assistant Professor) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
04. | Multivariate Statistical Evaluation of the Impact of Project Complexity and Project Team Performance on Project Success | Prof. Dr. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui | Dr. Zeeshan Azmat | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
05. | Computational Modelling of In-Cylinder Combustion and Emission Performance of a Single Cylinder Direct Injection Compression Ignition Engine | Dr. Muhammad Shakaib / Prof. Dr. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui |
Dr. Munir Ahmed (Assistant Professor) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
06. | Energy Consumption Optimization for a Large Scale Industrial (Steel Hot Rolling) Process | Prof. Dr. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui/ Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Iqbal | Dr. Kashif Noor (Assistant Professor) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
07. |
Experimental investigation and mathematical modeling of a low energy consuming hybrid desiccant cooling system for hot and humid areas of Pakistan. |
Prof. Dr. Muzzaffar Mahmood |
Dr. Anjum Khalid (Professor) |
3.418 |
NED University of Engineering & Technology |
08. |
Pressure and Concentration Gradients in Membrane Feed Channels: Numerical and Experimental Investigations. |
Prof. Dr. S. M. Fakhir Hasani |
Dr. Muhammad Shakaib (Professor) |
2.616 |
NED University of Engineering & Technology |
In-Progress Ph.D. Research Projects
S.No |
Research Title |
Supervisor/ Co-supervisor |
Research Scholar |
Total Funding (Rs. in million) |
Funding Agency |
01. | Modeling and Storage of Energy Storage Materials for Solar Applications | Dr. Muhammad Uzair / Dr. Tariq Jamil | Ms. Bushra Fatima (Lecturer) | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
02. | Prediction Flutter and Mitigation Strategies of Flapping Composite UAV Wing | Dr. Tariq Jamil | Mr. Ehsan Ahmed | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
03. | Investigations of Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Rectangular Ribbed Channels | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakaib / Dr. Muhammad Ehtesham Ul Haque | Mr. Abdul Mujeeb (Lecturer) | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
04. | Performance Analysis of Direct Air Capture and Point Source CO2 Capture Technologies for Pakistan | Dr. Haider Ali | Mr. Duraid Uddin (Lecturer) | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
05. | Experimental and CFD Analysis of Refrigerant Two-Phase Flow in a Horizontal Tube | Dr. Muhammad Ehtesham ul Haque | Mr. Zuhair Zahid | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
06. | Framework Development through Investigation and Assessment of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for Magnesium Alloy | Dr. Muhammad Muzamil / Dr. Tariq Jamil | Mr. Nabeel Ahmed Siddiqui | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
07. | Optimization of a Helical Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube for Thermal Systems | Dr.-Ing. Usman Allauddin / Dr. Syed Muhammad Fakhir Hasani | Mr. Muhammad Laique | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
08. | Evaluation and Optimization of Complex Infill Structures using Aeroelastic Approach | Dr. Tariq Jamil / Dr. Haider Ali | Mr. Asaad Iqbal | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
09. | Characterization and Development of Perovskite Solar Cells for Improved Efficiency and Stability | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakaib | Mr. Ameer Hamza Awan | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
10. | Thermal and Optical Performance Enhancement of Solar Dish-Cavity Receiver System | Dr. Muhammad Uzair / Dr.-Ing. Usman Allauddin | Mr. Shehzaib Yousuf Khan (Lecturer) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
11. | Investigating the Performance Characteristics of Multi-material Deposition through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing | Dr. Muhammad Muzamil | Mr. Muhammad Asif Ali | To be decided | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
12. | Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Sustainable Atmospheric Water Generation using Water-selective Metal-organic Frameworks | Prof. Dr. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui / Dr. Haider Ali | Mr. Muhammad Anique Azam (Lecturer) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
13. | Development of Low-cost and Novel Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite (NFRC) Material for Wind Turbine Blades (WTBs) | Dr. Faraz Akbar | Ms. Sarah Zaki | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
14. | Development and Optimization of Thermal Energy Storage System by Utilizing Phase Change Materials (PCMs) | Dr. Muhammad Uzair / Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail | Mr. Atif Shahzad | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
15. | Processing and Characterization of Multifunctional Nanocomposite Films for Solar Energy Applications | Prof. Dr. Ali Dad Chandio / Dr.-Ing. Iftikhar Ahmed Channa | Mr. Abdul Ghaffar (Lecturer) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
16. | Development and Performance Evaluation of All Atom Multipoint Virtual Models of Metals | Dr. Tariq Jamil | Mr. Shaukat Ali Shaikh (Lecturer) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
17. | Investigations for the Effect of Welding Parameters on Joint Strength Fabricated by Friction Stir Welding Process | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakaib / Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sohail Hanif | Mr. Assad Anis | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
18. | Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Organic Piezoelectric Thin Films | Prof. Dr. Murtuza Mehdi / Dr. Sadia Muniza Faraz | Mr. Abdul Qadir Ahmed (Lecturer) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
19. | Development and Performance Evaluation of Li-Air Batteries using MXene based Materials for Cathodes | Prof. Dr. Zahoor ul Hussain Awan / Dr. Faaz Ahmed Butt | Mr. Zain Shahid (Lecturer) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
20. | Flow Patterns and Heat Transfer in Circulating Fluidized Beds: Numerical Modelling and Experimental Validation | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shakaib / Dr.-Ing. Usman Allauddin | Mr. Saqib Sharif (Assistant Professor) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
21. | Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer enhancement using nanoparticles in refrigerant | Dr. Muhammad Ehtesham ul Haque | Mr. Adeel Ahmed Khan (Assistant Professor) | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
22. | Performance Evaluation of Thermo-Hydraulic Characteristics of Mini-Channel Heat Sink using Advanced Cooling Techniques | Dr.-Ing. Usman Allauddin / Dr. Jose Alfredo Iranzo Paricio | Mr. Muhammad Adeel | 1.0 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |