Ph.D Projects

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