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Academic Biography
Dr. Faizan Ahmad is an Associate Professor of Research (Chemical Engineering) and leading a research group "Hydrogen and Decarbonisation Technologies" as a part of "Centre of Sustainable 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 3 PhD students and more than 50 MSc research projects.
Faizan’s research has authored more than 35 research 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 25 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.
Selected Funded Projects:
- Ofgem SIF Discovery: Project PATCH (Production And Long-Term Containment of Hydrides), 2024, PI, £163,921
- Launchpad Net Zero-CR&D Tees Valley: Carbon Capture Toolkit for Energy from Waste Plants in the Tees Valley, 2023-2024, PI, £514,878
- Launchpad Net Zero-CR&D Tees Valley R2, Project Tenet (Innovative Direct Air Capture), 2023-2024, Co-I, £461,108
- KTP Round 4 in collabaration with John Boyd Associated Limited, 2024-2026, Co-I, £ 273,789
- GCRF-QR, Membranes for clean energy and sustainable environment, 2019-2021, PI, £ 25,000
- ERDF, Tees Valley Hydrogen Innovation Project, 2018-2023, Co-I, £ 1.75 million
- Teesside University Seedcorn Award, Biological materials for direct carbon capture, 2020-2023, Co-I, £ 10,000
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, University of Cumbria
1 Oct 2023 → 30 Sept 2027
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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Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production from Biomass and Plastic Gasification with CO2 Capture Using Mineral Carbonates and H2 Separation via Membrane Technology
Shahbaz, M. (PI), Ahmad, F. (CoI) & Hughes, D. (CoI)
1/03/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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To embed knowledge surrounding the Hydrogen production life-cycle to enable penetration of three new market opportunities
Russell, P. (PI), Razzaque, M. A. (CoI), Bashir, I. (CoI), Ahmad, F. (CoI), Suleman, H. (CoI) & Krishnan, V. V. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Commercialising CalyChar - Northern Accelerator Enterprise Fellowship Award
Suleman, H. (PI), Aboelazayem, O. (CoI) & Ahmad, F. (CoI)
1/03/25 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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CalyChar: CalyChar: Amino acids and Metal Oxide functionalised Hydrochar
Suleman, H. (PI), Masek, O. (CoI), Aboelazayem, O. (CoI) & Ahmad, F. (CoI)
1/08/24 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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PATCH: PATCH – Production and Long-term Containment of Hydrides
Ahmad, F. (PI), Suleman, H. (CoI) & Qadir, D. (RA)
1/03/24 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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A comprehensive review of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling of membrane gas separation process
Imran, M., Lau, K. K., Ahmad, F. & Laziz, A. M., 5 Jun 2025, In: Results in Engineering. 26, 28 p., 105531.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Alkaline salts of L-lysine as green solvents for direct air capture: Characterisation and performance analysis
Khan, T., Pervaiz, S., Qadir, D., Suleman, H., Shamair, Z. & Ahmad, F., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 13, 2, 11 p., 115751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A review of the developments in adsorbents for the efficient adsorption of ibuprofen from wastewater
Siyal, A. A., Mohamed, R. M. S. R., Ahmad, F., Malek, M. A., Alsubih, M., Shamsuddin, R., Hussain, S. & Musa, S., 29 May 2025, In: RSC Advances. 15, 23, p. 17843-17861 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Hydrogen and Decarbonisation Technologies in Tees Valley Region
Ahmad, F., 4 Dec 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Hydrogen technologies and policies for sustainable future: a review
Agbadaola, O., Ahmad, F., Qadir, D., Suleman, H., Karousos, D. S. & Favvas, E. P., 27 Mar 2024, In: Chemical Papers.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Project to assess feasibility of hydrides as store for hydrogen
18/03/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Teesside University Collaborates With Industry Partners To Advance Net Zero Goals
18/03/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Project Joseph to deliver ground-breaking hydrogen purification technology
Ahmad, F., Suleman, H., Russell, P. & Qadir, D.
24/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
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A newspaper article in The Northern Echo on Project Joseph (Hydrogen Purification Project)
Ahmad, F., Suleman, H., Russell, P. & Qadir, D.
20/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
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£11 million project to support hydrogen innovation in the Tees Valley
Ahmad, F., Suleman, H., Russell, P. & Qadir, D.
2/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
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