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Academic Biography
Dr Tariq Galadanchi Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering in the School of Computing Engineering and Digital Technologies. He holds the Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining and is also a member of the Energy Institute (EI) and Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE). Tariq completed his BEng (Hons) in Chemistry from Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, MSc in Petroleum Engineering, and a PhD in Separator Optimisation both from Teesside University. His research is mainly focused on Separator optimisation, CFD modelling of surface separation equipment, and Hydrogen Fuel.
Academic Responsibilities
Course Leader
BEng Tech (Hons) Chemical and Process Engineering (Online)
Dr Ahmed is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and holds a postgraduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education (PGCLTHE). He is the module leader for Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers and Chemical Process Design and a module tutor for Heat Transfer, Practical Skills for Chemical Engineers and Advanced Fluid Mechanics.
In the past, Dr Ahmed was a module tutor for Teesside University Online Learning for Engineering (TUOLE) where he taught Engineering Design, Engineering Applications, Mass and Energy Balance and Mass Transfer Operations.
Summary of Research Interests
- Process Design and Optimisation
- CFD modelling of process equipment and Hydrogen Engines.
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Photocatalytic Production of Hydrogen
- Materials for Hydrogen Transportation and Storage
Research Projects & External Funding
- Principal Investigator - “Compatibility of Polymeric Materials for 100% Hydrogen Transportation in Iceland and the UK", funded by Department of Science, Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") - £18,638.
- Principal Investigator - “Gas Usage Reduction and Utilisation for Enhanced Operational Efficiency (GURU)", funded by Research England's Regional Innovate Fund - Short Knowledge Transfer (RIF sKT) - £20,000
- Knowledge base supervisor – “Teesside University_University of Ibadan_Niji Agro Solutions_AAKTP" – African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AAKTP), funded by Innovate UK, - £241,000
- Co-Investigator - “Mevocrete: The scale up of material evolution technology for net zero emission concrete", funded by innovate UK - £3.1 million grant (£7.6 million project cost).
- Co-Investigator – “Hydrogen End User Skills & Standards Supporting Research and Evidence” project, funded by the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) now DESNEZ - £30,000.
- Contributor – “Tees Valley Hydrogen Innovation (TVHIP)” Project, funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
- Innovation Fellow – “NextGenChem” Project, funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - £4.9 million.
- Research Associate – “Integrated Smart GRID Cross-Functional Solutions for Optimized Synergetic Energy Distribution, Utilization Storage Technologies (inteGRIDy)", Funded by EU Horizon – £13 Million
- Contributor – “SMEmpower Efficiency” project, funded by funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – £2 million (£250,000 to Teesside)
External Research Collaborations
Tariq has worked closely with several companies and organisations such as Lancaster University, Minus7, Atos, SEIMENS, sorea, Newcastle University, ASM Terni spA, University of Cyprus and Lisboa E-Nova. Tariq’s comprehensive analysis of Darby Tech Separator contributed to securing funding for a follow-on PhD student and helped foster an ongoing collaboration with Darby Tech. Tariq has also worked closely with Middlesbrough College, TTE, Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) and the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Optimisation of Three-Phase Separator Design through CFD Simulation and Experimental Investigation, Teesside University
Award Date: 1 May 2020
Master, Petroleum Engineering, Teesside University
Award Date: 30 Sept 2013
Bachelor, BSc (Hons) Chemistry, Kano University of Science and Technology
Award Date: 1 Jul 2010
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Hydrogen End User Skills & Standards Supporting Research and Evidence
Hughes, D. (PI), Dawood, N. (CoI) & Ahmed, T. G. (CoI)
4/01/22 → 2/01/23
Project: Research
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inteGRIDy: integrated Smart GRID Cross-Functional Solutions for Optimized Synergetic Energy Distribution, Utilization & Storage Technologies H2020 Grant Agreement Number: 731268
Dawood, N. (PI), Dawood, H. (CoI), Ogwumike, C. (RA), Gudlaugsson, B. (RA), Ahmed, T. G. (RA), Short, M. (CoI) & Abugchem, F. (RA)
1/01/17 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Mevocrete: The scale up of material evolution technology for net zero emission concrete
Rezaei Gomari, S. (PI), Hughes, D. (CoI), Ahmed, T. G. (CoI) & Elyasi Gomari, K. (RA)
3/10/22 → 1/02/25
Project: Research
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Compatibility of Polymeric Materials for 100% Hydrogen Transportation in Iceland and the UK.
Ahmed, T. G. (PI) & Arackal Narayanan, J. (CoI)
1/05/24 → 30/04/25
Project: Research
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Teesside University_University of Ibadan_Niji Agro Solutions_AAKTP
Pak, T. (PI), Ahmed, T. G. (CoI), Zohoori, V. (CoI) & Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 1/04/26
Project: Research
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The effects of Inlet Flowrates and Slenderness Ratio on the Separation Performance of a Horizontal Three-Phase Separator
Ahmed, T. G., Russell, P., Makwashi, N., Hamad, F. & Gooneratne, S., 10 Nov 2021, In: SPE Production and Operations. 36, 4, p. 962-975Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CFD Modelling of Pilot-Scale Three-Phase Separators
Ahmed, T. G., Russell, P., Hamad, F. & Gooneratne, S., 18 Feb 2019, United Scientific Group. San Francisco USAResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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The Use of CFD Simulations to Compare and Evaluate Different Sizing Algorithms for Three-Phase Separators
Ahmed, T., Hamad, F. & Russell, P., 24 Oct 2017, OTC Brasil 2017. Offshore Technology ConferenceResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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BBCEAS-HLPC measurements for synthetic antioxidants (TBHQ, BHA, and BHT) in deep-UV region below 300 nm
Bazina, N., Ahmed, T. G., Almdaaf, M., He, J., Sarker, M. & Islam, M., 15 Feb 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 465, Part 2, 8 p., 142150.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A SWOT Analysis Approach for the Development of Photovoltaic (PV) Energy in Northern Nigeria
Bisu, A. A., Ahmed, T. G., Ahmad, U. S. & Maiwada, A. D., 24 Jul 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Cleaner Energy Systems. 9, 14 p., 100128.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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University researchers helping create carbon neutral cement
Elyasi Gomari, K., Ahmed, T. & Hughes, D.
15/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
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'Carbon neutral' cement exploits by-products from steel and chemical industries
Rezaei Gomari, S., Hughes, D. & Ahmed, T. G.
11/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Teesside University to develop Mevocrete project
Rezaei Gomari, S., Hughes, D. & Ahmed, T. G.
16/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Laying the foundation for ultra-low building materials
Elyasi Gomari, K., Ahmed, T. & Hughes, D.
15/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Researchers close in on net zero cement
Elyasi Gomari, K., Ahmed, T. & Hughes, D.
2/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Thesis
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Optimisation of Three-Phase Separator Design through Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation and Experimental Investigation
Ahmed, T. G. (Author), Russell, P. (Supervisor), Hamad, F. (Supervisor) & Gooneratne, S. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis