CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. KHANJI HARIJAN

Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Director
Directorate of Postgraduate Studies
Mehran University of Eng. & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Mob: +923332653820; Off: +92222772575; Fax: +92-22-2771382

E-mail: khanji.harijan@faculty.muet.edu.pk, director.pgs@admin.muet.edu.pk

PERSONAL BIO DATA

Date of Birth:

August 13, 1970

Marital Status:

Married (05)

Languages:

Sindhi, English, Urdu

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD. (Mechanical Engineering), Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan. 2008.
Thesis Title: Modelling and Analysis of the Potential Demand for Renewable
Sources of Energy in Pakistan.

B.E. (Mechanical), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,

Jamshoro, Pakistan, 1994-95, with 1st Class 1st Position.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Professor (BPS-21): December 2010 to Present, Department of Mechanical

Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro,
Pakistan
Associate Professor (BPS-20): October 2009 to December 2010, Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,
Jamshoro, Pakistan

Lecturer (BPS-17&18): August 1996 September 2009, Department of

Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,
Jamshoro, Pakistan

TEACHING/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience: 16 Years

Teaching
Energy
Technology,
Environmental
Engineering,
Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Machines, Engineering Mechanics, and
Strength of Materials subjects to undergraduate students
Teaching Renewable Energy Systems, Hydrogen Technologies & Fuel
Cells, Energy Management, Clean Energy Technology, and Natural
Resources Conservation subjects to postgraduate (M.E.) students
Teaching Mathematical Modelling and Simulation subject to PhD students

Post PhD Experience: 4.5 Years

Research Experience: 10 Years

Postgraduate Research Student: January 2003 May 2008

HEC Approved PhD Supervisor

Research Supervisor of

Five (05) PhD Student (In Progress)

Seven (07) ME Students (In Progress)
Four (04) ME Student (Completed)
1-2 Groups, Final Year Undergraduate Students, Every Year

Internal Examiner
One PhD Student (Mr. Hassan Ali Khan Durani)
One ME Student (Mr. Kazim Ali Shah)

Member Editorial Board

International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Technical Journal, UET Taxila, Pakistan

International/National Journal Articles Reviewer

Applied Energy
Energy
Energy Policy
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Renewable Energy
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology

Research Papers Published

Seven (07) Research Papers Published in ISI Indexed Impact Factor
International Journals (Total Impact Factor = 36.5)
Two (02) Research Paper Published in International Journal
Fourteen (14) Research Papers Published in National Journals of
International Repute
Eighteen (18) Research Papers Published in Proceedings of International
Conferences Held Abroad
Eleven (11) Research Papers Published in Proceedings of International
Conferences Held in Pakistan
Four (04) Research Papers Published in Proceedings of National
Conferences
Four (04) Research Papers Presented in National and International
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Symposia etc., but not Published in the
Proceedings

Books Authored/Edited
One (01) Book Edited Published by International Publisher
Six (06) Book Chapters Authored Published by International Publisher

Administrative and Other Experience

Director, Directorate of Postgraduate Studies (March 2011 to Present),
MUET, Jamshoro
Member Advanced Studies and Research Board (AS&RB), MUET
Jamshoro
Member, Academic Council, MUET Jamshoro
Member, Senate, MUET Jamshoro
Member, Board of Faculty, Faculty of Engineering, MUET Jamshoro
Member, Board of Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
MUET Jamshoro
In-charge, Energy Technology Laboratory

 Member, Steering and other Committees, International Conference on

Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development for Growing
Economies MUET Jamshoro, Pakistan, held on May 4-6, 2009
Organizing Secretary 2nd International Conference on Energy,
Environment and Sustainable Development MUET Jamshoro, Pakistan,
held on February 27-29, 2012
Member/Secretary, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research
Group, MUET, Jamshoro

Research Interests

Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies

Socio-Economical and Environmental Aspects of Energy Systems
Modelling and Forecasting the Diffusion of Renewable Energy Systems
Modelling and Forecasting the Energy Demand
Energy Policy and Planning
Energy and Environment, CDM
Energy Economics, Conservation and Management

COUNTRIES VISITED

Australia

Italy

Malaysia

North Cyprus

UK

MEMBERSHIP
World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (WSSET)
Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP) International
International Association of Computer Science and Information
Technology (IACSIT)
Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad, Pakistan
Institute of Engineers Pakistan (IEP)
Pakistan Renewable Energy Society (PRES)
National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS) Pakistan
Mehran University Alumni Association, Jamshoro, Pakistan

MERIT AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS
Received BEST RESEARCH PAPER AWARD, Under HEC Outstanding
Research Award Series, HEC, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad,
Pakistan, October 17, 2011.
Received Mehran University Alumni Association (MUAA) Excellence

Achievement Award 2011

Awarded TRAVEL GRANTS by HEC for Participation and Paper
Presentation in Four International Conferences held in Italy, Australia, UK
and North Cyprus in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010 respectively.
Awarded MERIT SCHOLARSHIP to pursue postgraduate studies
(Indigenous), by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government
of Pakistan in 2002.
Received SILVER MEDAL, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD, and
MERIT CERTIFICATE for securing 1st Class 1st Position in Final Year
B.E. (Mechanical), 1994-95.

COMPUTER LITERACY
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Minitab, MATLAB, RETScreen,
HOMER etc.

TRAINING/COURSES/LECTURERS ATTENDED
1.

Four one day lectures on Solar Water Heating in Pakistan, Solar Radiation
Measurement and Assessment, Solar PV Technology for Pakistan, and Low and
High Temperature Solar Energy Applications delivered by Prof. Dr. Tariq
Muneer, Professor of Energy Engineering, School of Engineering, Napier
University, Scotland, U.K., organized by the Department of Mechanical
Engineering, N.E.D. University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi,
Pakistan, December 17, 21, 24, and 29, 2005.

2.

One day lecture on Applications of Solar Energy in Pakistan, delivered by

Prof. Dr. Tariq Muneer, Professor of Energy Engineering, School of
Engineering, Napier University, Scotland, U.K., organized by the Directorate of
Continuing Education, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,
Jamshoro, Pakistan, December 15, 2005.

3.

One day short course on Nuclear Engineering organized by the Institution of

Engineers Pakistan, Mehran Student Chapter, Mehran University of
Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, October 23, 2003.

4.

Two weeks course on Statistical Methods and Estimation, organized by

Department of Basic Sciences and Related Studies, Mehran University of
Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, September 1 to October 14,
2003.

5.

Three day course on Understanding of MATLAB towards the Solution of

Physical Problems, organized by Directorate of Continuing Education, Mehran
University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, September 3-5,
2002.

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD ABROAD
1.

Three Days 10th International Conference on Clean Energy (ICCE-2010),

Famagusta, North Cyprus, September 15-17, 2010.

2.

One Week Congress World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition X,

Organized by World Renewable Energy Congress/Network UK, Scottish
Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, July 19-25, 2008.

3.

Five Days International Conference Renewable Energy for Sustainable

Development in the Asia Pacific Region, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, Western
Australia, Organized by Environmental Technology Center, Murdoch
University, Perth, Western Australia, February 4-8, 2007.

4.

One Week Congress World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition IX,
Organized by World Renewable Energy Congress/Network UK, Host
Organization, ABITA Interuniversity and Research Center, University of
Florence, Florence, Italy, August 19-25, 2006.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD IN PAKISTAN

1.

Three Days Second International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC '12) Jointly
Organized By Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan and
Aalborg University Esbjerg, Denmark, at Mehran University of Engineering &
Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, March 28-30, 2012.

2.

Three Days 2nd International Conference on Energy, Environment and

Sustainable Development, organized by Mehran University of Engineering &
Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, February 27-29, 2012.

3.

Three Days 2nd International Conference on Energy and Environment Role of

Energy Resources in Sustainability of Environment, Department of Energy and
Environment Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences
and Technology, Nawabshah, January 16-18, 2012.

4.

Three Days 1st International Conference on Energy, Environment and

Sustainable Development for Growing Economies, organized by Mehran
University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, May 4-6, 2009.

5.

Two Days International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC '08) Jointly Organized
By Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan and Aalborg
University Esbjerg, Denmark, at Mehran University of Engineering &
Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, April 11-12, 2008.

6.

Three Days Second International Conference, Environmentally Sustainable

Development ESDev-2007 organized by COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan, August 26-28, 2007.

7.

Two Days Congress Third International Mechanical Engineering Congress,

TIMEC - 2006 Institute of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan, March 2021, 2006.

8.

Three Day International Conference on Environmental Horizons, organized

by Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan,
December 19-21, 2005.

9.

Two Day Seminar on Indigenous Development of Innovative Technologies in

the Field of Renewable Energy organized by Alternative Energy Development
Board (AEDB), Islamabad, Pakistan, August 22-23, 2005.

10.

First International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Development,

ESDev-2005 organized by COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,
Abbottabad, Pakistan, June 26-28, 2005.

11.

Two days Meeting on Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable

Development organized by Commission on Science and Technology for
Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), Pakistan Council of
Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET) & Global Change Impact Studies
Centre (GCISC), Islamabad, Pakistan, February 10-11, 2004.

12.

Three Days Congress on Second International Mechanical Engineering

Congress Institute of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi, October 26-28, 2003.

NATIONAL CONFERENES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
1.

Three Days Third National Conference on Energy Resources of Pakistan:

Potential, Utilization, Conservation and Impact on Environment, Department

of Energy and Environment Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of

Engineering, Sciences and Technology, Nawabshah, March 18-20, 2010.
2.

One Day Seminar on Energy Management, organized by the Department of

Electrical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology,
Jamshoro, Pakistan, April 2010.

3.

One Day Seminar on Finite Element Method (FEM) & Computational Fluid
Dynamics (CFD), ASME students chapter, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, MUET Jamshoro, April 03, 2010.

4.

One Day Workshop on Nanotechnology Organized by Department of Electrical

Engineering, MUET, Jamshoro, November 02, 2010.

5.

One Day Symposium on Bridging the Gap: Synergizing Efforts for Social
Development, A Symposium on Public Private Partnership, Sindh Education
Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan, March 28, 2009.
One day Interactive Seminar on The Energy Crisis in Pakistan Power
Generation from Coal A Major Option, Organized by Institution of
Engineers Pakistan, Karachi Centre in Collaboration with The Federation of
Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Karachi, April 24, 2008.

6.

7.

Three Days Second National Conference on Energy and Environment: Issues,

Concerns and Options, Department of Energy and Environment Engineering,
Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology,
Nawabshah, March 27-29, 2008.

8.

Three Days National Conference Assessment and Proper Utilization of

Indigenous Energy Sources and Their Environmental Impacts, Department of
Energy and Environment Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of
Engineering, Sciences and Technology, Nawabshah, February 26-28, 2007.

9.

One-Day Workshop on ICT Public Policy, Bridging the Gap Among

Academia, Industry and Government, Mehran University Institute of Science
and Technology Development, Jamshoro, Pakistan, September 16, 2006.

10.

Two days National Conference on Fossil Fuels and Mineral Resources of

Sindh organized by Department of Geology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro,
Pakistan, February 28 to March 1, 2005.

11.

Two Day Workshop on Renewable Energy Sector organized by Ministry of

Environment, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, February 1-2, 2005.
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RESEARCH PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, M. D. and Mirza, U.K., Forecasting the
Diffusion of Wind Power in Pakistan, Energy, Vol. 36, Issue 10, pp. 60686073, October 2011. (Impact Factor = 3.487)

2.

Leghari, R. H., Harijan, K., and Baloch, M. U., Utilization Prospects of Ocean
Energy in Balochistan, International Journal of Chemical and Environmental
Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 292-294, August 2011.

3.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, M. D. and Mirza, U.K., Potential of OnShore Wind Power in the Coastal Areas of Balochistan, Pakistan, Wind
Engineering, Vol. 34, No. 2, pp. 167-179, 2010.

4.

Mirza, U.K., Ahmad, N., Harijan, K., and Majeed, T., A Vision of Hydrogen
Economy in Pakistan, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13,
Issue 5, pp. 1111-1115, June 2009. (Impact Factor = 6.018)

5.

Mirza, U.K., Ahmad, N., Harijan, K., and Majeed, T., Identifying and
Addressing Barriers to Renewable Energy Development in Pakistan,
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13, Issue 4, pp. 927-931, May
2009. (Impact Factor = 6.018)

6.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, M. D., and Mirza, U.K., Assessment of
Centralized Grid Connected Wind Power Cost in Coastal Area of Pakistan,
Renewable Energy, Vol. 34, Issue 2, pp. 369-373, February 2009. (Impact
Factor = 2.978)

7.

Harijan, K., Memon, M.D., Uqaili, M.A., and Mirza, U.K., Potential
Contribution of Ethanol Fuel to the Transport Sector of Pakistan, Renewable
and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13, Issue 1, pp. 291-295, January 2009.
(Impact Factor = 6.018)

8.

Mirza, U.K., Ahmad, N., Majeed, T., and Harijan, K., Hydropower Use in

Pakistan: Past, Present and Future, Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Reviews, Volume 12, Issue 6, pp. 1641-1651, August 2008. (Impact Factor =
6.018)
9.

Mirza, U.K., Ahmad, N., Majeed, T., and Harijan, K., Wind Energy
Development in Pakistan, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.
11, Issue 9, pp. 21792190, August 2007. (Impact Factor = 6.018)

NATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1.

Tunio, A. H., Harijan, K., and Soomro, S. A., Air Injection Low Temperature
Oxidation Process for Enhanced Oil Recovery from Light Oil Reservoirs,
Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 29,
No. 2, pp.337-346, Jamshoro, Pakistan, April, 2010.

2.

Durani, H.A., Panhwar, M.I., and Harijan, K., Optimizing the Bagasse Based
Co-Generation: A Case Study of Dewan Sugar Mill, Thatta, Pakistan, Mehran
University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 27, No. 3,
pp. 283-293, Jamshoro, Pakistan, July 2008.

3.

Uqaili, M. A., Shah, M. A. and Harijan, K., Potential of Thar Coal for
Meeting Growing Power Demand in Pakistan, Sindh University Research
Journal (Science Series), Vol. 38 (2A), No.2, pp. 71-79, 2006.

4.

Uqaili, M.A., Memon, M.D., Memon, H.R., and Harijan, K., Prospects of
Indigenous Coal Utilization with Clean Coal Technologies in Pakistan, Sindh
University Research Journal (Science Series), Vol. 38 (2A), No. 2, pp. 80-91,
2006.

5.

Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., and Memon, H. R., Natural Gas Consumption
Patterns and Demand Projections for Pakistan, Mehran University Research
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 24, Number 4, pp. 297 304,
Jamshoro, Pakistan, October, 2005.

6.

Uqaili, M.A., Memon, M.D., and Harijan, K., Oil Consumption Trends and
Demand Projections for Pakistan, Mehran University Research Journal of
Engineering and Technology, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp.243-250, Jamshoro, Pakistan,
July 2005.

7.

Uqaili, M.A., Memon, M.D., and Harijan, K., Potential, Utilization and
Demand Projections of Coal in Pakistan, Mehran University Research Journal

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of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 63-74, Jamshoro, Pakistan,
January, 2005.
8.

Harijan. K., Uqaili M. A., Memon M. D., and Meghwar, S. M., Availability
and Utilization Prospects of Renewable Energy Sources for Rural Electrification
in Pakistan, Grassroots, Biannual Research Journal of Pakistan Study Centre,
University of Sindh, Vol. 33, pp. 95-109, Jamshoro, Pakistan, 2004-2005.

9.

Uqaili, M.A., Harijan, K., and Samo, S.R., Commercial Energy Consumption
Trends and Demand Projections for Pakistan, Quaid-e-Awam University
Research Journal of Engineering, Science & Technology, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 1-8,
Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan, July-December, 2004.

10.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, M. D., Estimation of the Potential of
Biogas Production from Livestock Residue in Pakistan Mehran University
Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp.257-266,
Jamshoro, Pakistan, October, 2004.

11.

Uqaili, M. A., Mirani, M., and Harijan, K., Hydel Power Generation in
Pakistan: Past Trends, Current Status and Future Projections, Mehran
University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 23, No. 3,
pp. 207-216, Jamshoro, Pakistan, July, 2004.

12.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A. and Mirani, M., Stress Corrosion Cracking

Prevention Using Solar Electricity, Quaid-e-Awam University Research
Journal of Engineering, Science & Technology, Vol.5, No.1, pp.27-36,
Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan, January-June, 2004.

13.

Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., and Mirani, M., Demand Projections and Supply
Options for Power Generation in Pakistan, Mehran University Research
Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 233-242, Jamshoro,
Pakistan, October, 2003.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (HELD ABROAD) PROCEEDINGS

1.

Shah, S. F. A., Shah, A. K., Mehdi, A., Memon, A. A., Harijan, K., and Ali,
Z.M., Analysis and treatment of industrial wastewater through chemical
coagulation-adsorption process-A case study of Clariant Pakistan limited,
American Institute of Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings 1453, 353 (2012);
doi: 10.1063/1.4711199.

2.

Harijan, K., and Uqaili, M. A., Estimation of Hydrogen Production from

Wind Energy in Pakistan, Proceedings, 10th International Conference on Clean
Energy (ICCE-2010), Famagusta, North Cyprus, September 15-17, 2010.
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3.

Leghari, R. H., Uqaili, M. A., and Harijan, K., Exploiting the Potential of
Tidal Energy in Pakistan, Proceedings, 10th International Conference on Clean
Energy (ICCE-2010), Famagusta, North Cyprus, September 15-17, 2010.

4.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, M.D., Potential of Bagasse Based
Cogeneration in Pakistan, Proceedings, World Renewable Energy Congress-X,
Glasgow, Scotland, UK, July 19-25, 2008.

5.

Memon, M.D., Harijan, K., and Uqaili, M.A., Assessment of Wood Fuel
Production Potential in Pakistan, Proceedings, World Renewable Energy
Congress-X, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, July 19-25, 2008.

6.

Uqaili, M.A., Harijan, K., and Memon, M.D., Assessment of Solar PV Power
Generation Cost in Pakistan, Proceedings, World Renewable Energy CongressX, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, July 19-25, 2008.

7.

Uqaili, M.A., Harijan, K., and Memon, M.D., Potential of Hydrogen

Production from Wind Energy in Sindh, Pakistan, Proceedings, International
Conference on Engineering Technology (ICET2007), University of Kuala
Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 11-13, 2007.

8.

Memon, M.D., Harijan, K., and Uqaili, M.A., Potential of Solar Home
Systems in Pakistan, Proceedings, International Conference on Engineering
Technology (ICET2007), University of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia,, December 11-13, 2007.

9.

Uqaili, M.A., Harijan, K., and Memon, M.D., Prospects of Renewable Energy
for Meeting Growing Electricity Demand in Pakistan, American Institute of
Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings, Renewable Energy for Sustainable
Development in the Asia Pacific Region, Vol. 941, pp. 53-61, October 15, 2007.

10.

Memon, M.D., Harijan, K., and Uqaili, M.A., Assessment of Wind Home
System's Potential in Coastal Areas of Pakistan, American Institute of Physics
(AIP) Conference Proceedings, Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
in the Asia Pacific Region, Volume 941, pp. 80-89, October 15, 2007.

11.

Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., Memon, M. D. and Mirza, U.K., Potential of Solar
Energy for Cooking in Rural Areas of Pakistan, Proceedings, World
Renewable Energy Congress-IX, Florence, Italy, August 19-25, 2006.

12. Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, M. D. and Mirza, U.K., Potential of
Centralized Grid Connected Wind Power in Coastal Area of Sindh, Pakistan,

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Proceedings, World Renewable Energy Congress-IX, Florence, Italy, August

19-25, 2006.
13.

Memon, M. D., Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A. and Mirza, U.K., Potential of Crop
Residues as Energy Source in Pakistan, Proceedings, World Renewable Energy
Congress-IX, Florence, Italy, August 19-25, 2006.

14.

Harijan. K., Uqaili M. A., and Memon M. D., Environmental Benefits of

Power Generation from Renewable Energy Sources in Pakistan, Proceedings,
International Conference on Environmental Management, Vol. 1, pp. 45-52,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad, India, October 28-30, 2005.

15.

Uqaili M. A., Harijan, K., Memon, M. D., and Panhwar, M. I., Controlling the
Indoor Air Pollution due to Biomass Consumption in the Rural Household
Sector of Pakistan, Proceedings, International Conference on Environmental
Management, Vol.3, pp. 239-243, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University,
Hyderabad, India, October 28-30, 2005.

16.

Harijan. K., Uqaili M. A., and Memon, M.D., Potential of Non Conventional
Power Generation Energy Sources in Pakistan, Proceedings, 5th International
R&D Conference, Bangalore, India, February 15-18, 2005.

17.

Uqaili M. A., Harijan. K., Mirani, M. and Memon M. D., Renewable Energy
Technologies for Rural Electrification in Pakistan: Status and Prospects,
Proceedings, Electric Supply Industry in Transition: Issues and Prospects for
Asia: An International Conference, AIT, Thailand, January 14-16, 2004.

18.

Uqaili M. A., Harijan. K., and Mirani, M., Indigenous Energy Source
Diversification Options for Power Generation in Pakistan, Proceedings,
Electric Supply Industry in Transition: Issues and Prospects for Asia; An
International Conference, AIT, Thailand, January 14-16, 2004.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (HELD IN PAKISTAN) PROCEEDINGS

1.

Uqaili, M A, Harijan, K., and Soomro, M I., Forecasting the Diffusion of

Solar Water Heating Systems in Residential Sector of Pakistan, Proceedings,
Second International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable
Development, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro,
Pakistan, February 27-29, 2012.

2.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M A and Mirza, U. K., Potential of Hydrogen Production

from Solar Energy in Pakistan A Preliminary Investigation, Proceedings,
Second International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable

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Development, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro,

Pakistan, February 27-29, 2012.
3.

Mirza, U. K., Harijan, K., and Majeed, T., Status of Energy Education in
Pakistan, Proceedings, First International Conference on Energy, Environment
and Sustainable Development for Growing Economies, Mehran University of
Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, May 4-6, 2009.

4.

Leghari, R. H., Uqaili, M. A., and Harijan, K., Assessing the Tidal Power
Generation Technologies, Proceedings, First International Conference on
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development for Growing Economies,
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, May 4-6,
2009.

5.

Abro, R. S., Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., Kumar, S., and Yaseen, M., SocioEconomic and Socio-Cultural Change after Light through Solar Home Systems
at District Tharparkar, Proceedings, First International Conference on Energy,
Environment and Sustainable Development for Growing Economies, Mehran
University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, May 4-6, 2009.

6.

Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., and Memon, M.D., Potential of Solar Hydrogen
Production for Energy Supply in the Transport Sector of Pakistan,
Proceedings, Second International Conference, Environmentally Sustainable
Development ESDev-2007, Abbottabad, Pakistan, August 26-28, 2007.

7.

Harijan, K., Memon, M. D., and Uqaili, M. A., Reducing Dependence on

Kerosene for Lighting Using Renewables in Rural Areas of Pakistan,
Proceedings, Third International Mechanical Engineering Congress (TIMEC2006), Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP), Pakistan, Karachi, pp.01-08,
March 20-21, 2006.

8.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, M. D., and Brohi, K.M., Potential of
Ethanol Fuel Production and Utilization in Pakistan, Proceedings, Third
International Mechanical Engineering Congress (TIMEC- 2006), Institution of
Engineers Pakistan (IEP), Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 129-133, March 20-21, 2006.

9.

Harijan. K., Uqaili M. A., and Memon, M.D., Assessment of Air Pollution
Emissions and Evaluation of Renewable Energy Utilization as Mitigation
Option - Power Generation Sector of Pakistan, Proceedings, First International
Conference, Environmentally Sustainable Development ESDev-2005,
Abbottabad, Pakistan, Vol. 1, pp. 389-396, June 26-28, 2005.

10.

Harijan, K., Memon, M.D., and Uqaili M.A., Renewable Energy and
Environmentally Sustainable Development in Pakistan, Proceedings, First

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International Conference, Environmentally Sustainable Development ESDev2005, Abbottabad, Pakistan, Vol. 3, pp. 1707-1716, June 26-28, 2005.
11.

Uqaili M. A., Harijan. K., and Memon, M.D., Supply Side Energy
Management for Sustainable Energy Development in Pakistan, Proceedings,
First International Conference, Environmentally Sustainable Development
ESDev-2005, Abbottabad, Pakistan, Vol. 3, pp. 1853-1862, June 26-28, 2005.

12.

Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., Mirani, M., Memon, M. D., and Meghwar, S.,
Energy Options for Electrical Power Generation in Pakistan, Proceedings,
Second International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Karachi, October 2628, 2003.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. Leghari, R H., Uqaili, M. A., and Harijan, K., Potential of Tidal Power in
Pakistan, Proceedings, Third National Conference on Energy Resources of
Pakistan: Potential, Utilization, Conservation and Impact on Environment,
Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology,
Nawabshah, March 18-20, 2010.
2. Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, M. D., Potential of Centralized Grid
Connected Electricity Generation from Solar Energy in Pakistan, Proceedings,
Second National Conference on Energy and Environment: Issues, Concerns and
Options, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology,
Nawabshah, pp. 23-29, March 27-29, 2008.
3. Uqaili, M. A., Harijan, K., and Memon, M. D., Analysis of Power Generation,
Demand and Resources in Pakistan, Proceedings, First National Conference on
Assessment and Proper Utilization of Indigenous Energy Sources and Their
Environmental Impacts, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences
and Technology, Nawabshah, pp.114-123, February 26-28, 2007.
4. Uqaili, M. A., Memon, M. D., Harijan, K., and Khoumbati, K. R.,
Information Technology as an Enabling Force for Electricity Distribution and
Utilization, Proceedings, One-Day Workshop on ICT Public Policy, Bridging
the Gap Among Academia, Industry and Government, Mehran University
Institute of Science and Technology Development, Jamshoro, Pakistan, pp. 2635, September 16, 2006.
5. Shah, M. A., Harijan, K., and Uqaili, M.A., Exploitation of Thar Coal for
Meeting Energy Demand in Pakistan, Paper Presented at Interactive Seminar
on The Energy Crises in Pakistan Power Generation from Coal A Major
Option, Organized by Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi Centre in

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Collaboration with The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce &

Industry, Karachi, April 24, 2008.
6. Brohi, K.M., Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, M. D., Renewable Fuel
Alternatives for Transport Sector in Pakistan, International Conference
Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development in the Asia Pacific Region,
Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia, February 04-08, 2007.
7. Uqaili, M.A., Harijan, K., and Memon, M.D., Fossil Fuel Consumption in
Pakistan: Environmental Problems and Possible Solutions, Conference on
Renewable Energy Sector, Ministry of Environment, Government of Pakistan,
Islamabad, Pakistan, February 1-2, 2005.
8. Memon, M.D., Uqaili M. A., and Harijan. K., Prospects of Renewables for
Cooking and Heating in the Rural Household Sector of Pakistan, International
Conference on Environmental Horizons, Department of Chemistry, University
of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, December 19-21, 2005.
BOOKS AUTHORED/EDITED
1.

Uqaili, M. A., and Harijan, K. (Eds.), Energy, Environment and Sustainable

Development, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, ISBN 978-3-7091-0108-7,
2011.

2.

Uqaili, M. A., and Harijan, K., Renewable Energy Resources and UtilizationA Developing Country Perspective, Springer Verlag, Hamburg, Germany (In
Press). ISBN: 978-3-211-99428-3.

3.

Mirza, U. K., Harijan, K., and Majeed, T., Status and Need of Energy
Education: The Case of Pakistan, Book Chapter in Uqaili and Harijan (Eds.),
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Springer-Verlag/Wien,
2011, pp.39-47.

4.

Leghari, R. H., Uqaili, M. A., and Harijan, K., Technologies for Harnessing
Tidal Power in Pakistan, Book Chapter in Uqaili and Harijan (Eds.), Energy,
Environment and Sustainable Development, Springer-Verlag/Wien, 2011,
pp.111-119.

5.

Abro, R. S., Uqaili, M. A., Kumar, S., Harijan, K., and Yaseen, M., Practical
Applications of Solar Energy at Desert of Tharparkar District, Book Chapter in
Uqaili and Harijan (Eds.), Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development,
Springer-Verlag/Wien, 2011, pp.141-146.

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6.

Valasai, G., Uqaili, M.A., Memon, H.R. and Harijan, K., Forecasting
Electricity demand for Agricultural and Services Sector of Pakistan, Book
Chapter in Uqaili and Harijan (Eds.), Energy, Environment and Sustainable
Development, Springer-Verlag/Wien, 2011, pp.59-67.

7.

Mahmood A and Harijan K, Utilizing Solar Thermal Energy in Textile

Processing Units. Book Chapter in Uqaili and Harijan (Eds.), Energy,
Environment and Sustainable Development, Springer-Verlag/Wien, 2011,
pp.121-130.

8.

Harijan, K., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, M.D., Renewable Energy for
Managing Energy Crisis in Pakistan, Book Chapter in Hussain et al. (Eds.),
Communications in Computer and Information Science, Wireless Networks,
Information Processing and Systems, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Vol.
20, pp. 449-455, 2009.

REFERENCES
1.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aslam Uqaili, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Mehran University

of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan. Ph: 022-2771360; Fax:
022-2772196, Email: aslam.uqaili@faculty.muet.edu.pk

2.

Prof. Dr. Mujeebuddin Memon, Principal, Mehran University College of

Engineering and Technology, Khairpur Miris, Pakistan. Ph: 0300-3243217;
Email: mujeeb63@hotmail.com

3.

Prof. Tariq Muneer, Professor of Energy Engineering, School of Engineering

and Built Environment, EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY, 10 Colinton
Road, Edinburgh EH10 5DT, Scotland, UK. Tel: (0131) 455 2541 Fax: (0131)
455 2264 Email: T.Muneer@Napier.ac.uk

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