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Academic Biography
Dr. Faizan Ahmad is Associate Professor (Research and Innovation) of Chemical Engineering and leading a research group "Hydrogen and Decarbonisation Technologies" as part of "Centre of Sustinable Engineering" at Teesside University, He has teaching and research experience of more than 15 years working at different universities and organizations in Pakistan, Malaysia, Korea and Germany. He has completed his post doctoral training from Yeungnam University Korea, PhD from University Technology Petronas Malaysia, MSc from Otto-von Guericke University Magdeburg Germany, and BSc from University of the Punjab Pakistan, all in chemical engineering.
Faizan has worked on several research projects funded by Innovate UK, GCRF and ERDF in the field of industrial carbon capture, greenhouse gas reduction (GGR) and hydrogen economy. He has supervised two PhD students, one as director of studies and other as 2nd supervisor, and currently supervising a PhD student in CCUS.
Faizan’s research has contributed in more than 30 peer review articles in the renowned journals such as "Journal of Membrane Science", "Computer and Chemical Engineering" and "Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry". He has a patent entitled "Parameters prediction and simulation of hollow fiber membrane system". In addition, his research work has been presented in more than 20 international conferences and 3 invention exhibitions while receiving two gold medals and one silver medal.
Faizan is course leader of "MSc Chemical Engineering" at School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies. During his academic career, Faizan has taught fundamental and specialised chemical engineering modules such as “Fluid Mechanics” "Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics“ "Chemical Process Design” “Instrumentation and Process Control”, “Particulate Technology”, and “Mass and Energy Balances” to undergraduate, masters and PhD students.
Summary of Research Interests
Faizan’s research interests include:
- Membrane Separation
- Clean Energy (Hydrogen Generation and Purification)
- Carbon Capture
- Process Modelling and Simulation
- Process Intensification
Enterprise Interest and Activities
Faizan's enterprise interest focuses on hydrogen economy and decarbonization technologies. As a part of ERDF funded hydrogen project, he has been involved in engaging small and medium enterprises towards the common goal of building a hydrogen economy. He is keen to collaborate with process industries within his research interests and expertise.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Jan 2009 → Oct 2013
Award Date: 17 Oct 2013
Master, Chemical and Process Engineering, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Oct 2004 → Mar 2007
Award Date: 13 Mar 2007
Bachelor, Chemical Engineering , University of the Punjab
Feb 2000 → May 2004
External positions
External Examiner, London South Bank University
Sept 2017 → Dec 2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Project TENET: Research on an innovative direct air capture technology that delivers a cheaper and more energy-efficient approach to removing and storing CO2.
Suleman, H., Ahmad, F. & Harris, G.
1/08/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Carboscopic: Biological materials for direct air carbon capture
Suleman, H., Ahmad, F. & Russell, P.
31/03/20 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Developing a Carbon Capture Test Toolkit for Energy from Waste Plants in Tees Valley
Qadir, D., Tann, N., Suleman, H., Ahmad, F. & Dannatt, B., 6 Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Effect of Mixing Technique on Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Blended Membranes for Gas Separation
Qadir, D., Suleman, H. & Ahmad, F., 26 Sept 2023, In: Gases. 3, 4, p. 136-143Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functionalised amino acids for improving direct air capture (DAC) capacity of conventional paints: a preliminary study
Shamair, Z., Qadir, D., Suleman, H. & Ahmad, F., Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Hydrogen Technologies for Sustainable Future
Ahmad, F., Qadir, D. & Suleman, H., 14 Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Integration of Hydrate-Based Desalination (HBD) into Multistage Flash (MSF) Desalination as a Precursor: An Alternative Solution to Enhance MSF Performance and Distillate Production
Thoutam, P., Ahmadi Sefiddashti, P., Ahmad, F., Abulkhair, H., Ahmed, I., Al-saiari, A., Almatrafi, E., Bamaga, O. & Rezaei Gomari, S., 2 Feb 2023, In: Water (Switzerland). 15, 3, 31 p., 596.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Collaborative project to advance Direct Air Carbon Capture in the Teesside Cluster
Humbul Suleman, Faizan Ahmad & Gari Harris
20/11/23
1 Media contribution
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Chemical engineering course at Teesside university hits fifth decade
Humbul Suleman, Faizan Ahmad, Samantha Gooneratne, Tannaz Pak, Sina Rezaei Gomari, Venkatesan Venkata Krishnan, Tariq Galadanchi Ahmed, Johnson Ugwu, Kin Wai Cheah, Paul Russell & Adam Adgar
1/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Collaborative project to advance Direct Air Carbon Capture in the Teesside Cluster
Humbul Suleman, Faizan Ahmad & Gari Harris
20/11/23
1 Media contribution
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Project Joseph to deliver ground-breaking hydrogen purification technology
Faizan Ahmad, Humbul Suleman, Paul Russell & Danial Qadir
24/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Collaborative Project To Advance Direct Air Carbon Capture In The Teesside Cluster
Humbul Suleman, Faizan Ahmad & Gari Harris
20/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media