Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Dr. Syed Amjad Ahmad

Professor

PEC Number: Mech/10267
Email: samjadahmad@iefr.edu.pk
Qualifications:

PhD farm machinery and power UAF

M. Sc Mechanical Engineering UET Lahore

B. Sc Mechanical Engineering UET Lahore

Experience(Years): 33
Expertise:
Research:

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNAL

1. PYROLYSIS OF SEWAGE SLUDGE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOW COST RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE. Published 8th September 2025, Spectrum of Engineering Sciences, Volume 3 Issue 9, 2025, ISSN (e) 3007-3138 (p) 3007-312X

2. Chromium toxicity, speciation, and remediation strategies in soil-plant interface: A critical review. PUBLISHED 13 January 2023, Frontiers / Frontiers in plant science doi: 10.3389/FPLS.2022.1081624

3. Co-gasification of different biomass feedstock in a pilot-scale (24 kWe) downdraft gasifier: An experimental approach, ELSVIER Energy 238 (2022) 121821 page 1-15, journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/energy, Published Online: 19 August, 2021

4. Thermal analysis of a solar hybrid dehydrator designed for uniform multi-product drying J. Thermal Sci. Eng. Appl. Dec 2021, 13(6): 061016 (12 pages) Paper No: TSEA-20- 1586 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050232, Published Online: April 2, 2021

5. Design of Rigid Body Dynamics for Pitch Regulation Mechanism to Maximize Energy Capture by Wind Turbine NFC-IEFR journal of Engineering & Scientific Research (NIJESR) (2020)

6. Techno-economic feasibility of solar based desalination through reverse osmosis Desalination 485 (2020) 114464, Page 1 - 7, 0011-9164 @ Elsevier B.V.

7. Intuitionistic fuzzy deals with thresholds (?, ?) in LA-rings European journal of pure and applied mathematics, Vol. 12, no. 3, 2019, 906-943, ISSNL 1307-5543

8. Characterization of non-associative rings by properties of their fuzzy deals Journal of Taibah University of Science/Taylor & Francis Group ISSN: (print)1658-3655 (online) Volume 13, July 2019-Issue 1, pages 820-833

9. Investigation & Design of Undershot Hydrostatic Pressure Converter for the Exploitation of Very Low Head Hydropower Potential in Pakistan Technical Journal, University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan, Vol. 22 No. 3-2017, ISSN: 1813-1786 (Print), 2313-7770

10. Performance Estimation of Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Module during summer International Journal for Research in Applied Sciences & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 6,887, Volume 6 Issue I, January 2018

11. Fabrication & COP calculation of refrigeration using Micro-Channel heat exchanger Set-up Journal of international academic research for multidisciplinary. Impact Factor 4.483, ISSN: 2320-5083, Volume 5, Issue 11, December 2017, Page No. 137-146

12. Experimental Study of Heat Transfer Enhancement by using ZnO and Al2O3 water based Nano Fluids in Car Radiator IRJET, Vol. 4, Issue:11, Nov-2017, E-ISSN:2395-0056, P-ISSN: 2395-0072, Page 740-744

13. Solar desalination of water using evaporation condensation and heat recovery method Desalination and water treatment 68(2017) March 80-90, Doi: 10.5004/dwt.2017.20306, ISSN-1944-3994

14. Investigation on the dynamic stability of an underwater glider using CFD simulation 2016 IEEE, 6th International conference on underwater system technology: theory and application (USYS'16) (penamg Malaysia), Publication Year: 2016, Page(s):230 - 235, ISSN-00002017

15. Efficiency enhancement of centrifugal water pump by using inlet guided vanes European journal of advances in engineering and technology, 2016,3(10): page No. 1-4, ISSN-2394-658X

16. Convective heat transfer study of ZnO nano fluid and a comparison with the conventional coolant water American scientific research journal for engineering, technology and sciences (ASRJETS), ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (online) 2313-4402, page 194 -201

17. Temperature effect on the efficiency of different solar panel NFC-IEFR, Journal of engineering & scientific research, Vol. 04: December 2016, ISSN 2222-1247, Page No. 81-83

18. Optimization of absorption chiller by assisting it with solar thermal energy European journal of advances in engineering and technology, ISSN: 2394 - 658X, 2016,3(8): Page No. 85-92

19. Fabrication and COP calculation of thermoplastic cooling system European journal of advances in engineering and technology, 2016,3(12): Page No. 23-29, ISSN-2394-658X

20. Design and fabrication of solar powered hydrogen ammonia absorption refrigeration system European journal of advances in engineering and technology, 2016,3(11): Page No. 37-41, ISSN-2394-658X

21. Experimental investigation of plate heat exchanger using nano fluids International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Volume: 03 Issue: 10 | Oct-2016-e-ISSN: 2395 -0056 - p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Page 28-34

22. Experimental study of exhaust system of cooling tower using VAWT European journal of advances in engineering and technology, 2017,4(2): 110-114, ISSN-2394-658X

23. Combination of P20 tool steel and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene for injection molding: a practical approach Journal of the Pakistan institute of chemical engineers Vol. 44, No. 1 (2016), ISSN-0253-5106

24. Impact of environmental factors on the working of photovoltaic cells American scientific research journal for engineering, technology and sciences (ASRJETS), ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (online) 2313-4402, page 26-31

25. Significant parameters affecting the performance of Si based solar cells American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology and Sciences (ASRJETS), ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (online) 2313-4402, page 104-111

26. Water pollution threat to environment by urea plant Journal of chemical society 2005-52, Page No. 283-285, ISSN-0253-5106

27. Water pollution: major issues in urban areas International journal of water resources and environmental engineering Vol. 4(3), Page No. 55-65, March 2012, ISSN-2141-6613

28. Transmission system planning in competitive and restructured environment using artificial intelligence IJCSI internal journal of computer science issues Vol.8, issue 6, No,3, November 2011: ISSN:1694-0814, Page No. 349-358

29. Offshore Wind Turbines: A solution to energy crisis in Pakistan Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology, (UET) Taxila, Pakistan Vol. 21 No. II-2016, Page No. 1-8

30. Efficiency Improvement of Photovoltaic Module by Thermo Electric Generator NFC-IEFR, journal of engineering & scientific research, Vol-05-27.7.2017 ISSN 2222-1247

31. Design optimization of Kaplan turbine Sci. Int.(Lahore),28(4), Page No. 3519-3522,2016 ISSN 1013-5316, CODEN: Sinte 8

32. Future challenges in engineering education in Pakistan Sci. Int.(Lahore),28(3), Page No. 2995-2999,2016 ISSN 1013-5316; CODEN: SINTE 8

33. Indigenous design and manufacturing for energy crisis. solution: prospects for wind power generation systems Sci. Int.(Lahore),28(2), Page No. 1013-1025,2016 ISSN 1013-5316; CODEN: SINTE 8

34. Using finite element analysis for design optimization of twin beam crane arm Sci. Int. (Lahore), 28(1), Page No. 131-138, 2015, ISSN 1013-5316, CODEN : SINTE 8

35. Design, evaluation and optimization of shell and tube heat exchanger installed at Masood Textile Mills, Faisalabad NFC-IEFR, journal of engineering & scientific research, Vol-03-November 2015, ISSN 2222-1247, page 84-87

36. Analysis of laser ignition in a constant volume combustion chamber NFC-IEFR, journal of engineering & scientific research, Vol-03-November 2015, ISSN 2222-1247, page 64-67

37. Analysis to control the hazardous emissions (particulate matters) of furnace using cyclone separator NFC-IEFR, journal of engineering & scientific research, Vol-03-November 2015, ISSN 2222-1247, page 53-56

38. Designing and fabrication of pollution free car Journal of Quality and Technology Management Volume X. Issue II, December 2014, Page 97- 123

39. Farm machinery accidents due to use of poor engineering approach NFC-IEFR journal of engineering & scientific research, vol. 02, November, 2014 ISSN 2222-1247, page 67-79

40. Redevelopment and economic analysis of beater wheat thresher NFC-IEFR journal of engineering & scientific research, vol. 02, November, 2014 ISSN 2222-1247, page 36-45

41. Design, Manufacturing, Evaluation, and Analysis of CNC Carving Machine Journal of Quality and Technology Management Volume XI, Issue II, December 2015, Page 111-135

42. An improved criterion for the estimation of flood severity in river valleys NFC-IEFR journal of engineering & scientific research, vol. 01, September, 2013 ISSN 2222-1247, page 161-169

43. Waste heat recovery from furnace flue gases using waste heat recovery boiler NFC-IEFR journal of engineering & scientific research, vol. 01, September, 2013 ISSN 2222-1247, page 135-144

44. Design improvement of indigenous beater wheat thrasher in Pakistan Pak. J. Agri. Sci., Vol. 50(4), 711-721; 2013, ISSN (Print) 0552-9034, ISSN (Online) 2076-0906

45. Redesigning and development of indigenous beater wheat thrasher Journal of Quality and Technology Management Volume IX, Issue I, June 2013, Page 69 - 98

46. Short communication impact of sugarcane industry on environment Pak. J. Science Ind. Res. 2005 48(3) Page No. 209-211, Aug-2005

47. Mechanical control of dust pollution in industries The Environ Monitor March 2003

48. Use of LPG/NG for industrial boilers and automobiles to minimize the air pollution The Environ Monitor March 2004

49. Contamination in drinking water of Faisalabad and their effect on human health The Environ Monitor 2003

50. Toxic effects of vegetable grown by city effluent on human health The Environ Monitor Dec. 2003

51. Underground water quality deterioration due to city effluent The Environ Monitor Oct. 2003

52. Ozone impact on environment The Environ Monitor Aug-Sep. 2003

53. Future impact of thermoelectric devices for deriving electricity by waste heat recovery from IC engine exhaust NFC-IEFR, Journal of engineering & scientific research, Vol. 04: December 2016, ISSN 2222-1247, Page No. 84-90