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Pakistan

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Experienced academic leader and technical expert specialized in mechanical engineering &renewable energy solutions, and

Profile Summary

I am a seasoned academic and technical professional specializing in mechanical engineering, renewable energy technologies, and vocational education development. As the Chairperson of the Mechanical Engineering Department at National Skills University (NSU), Islamabad, I have cultivated a robust foundation in academia, technical training, and industry collaboration. My core skills include curriculum development, project management, academia-industry linkages, and policy advocacy for sustainable development and climate action. I possess extensive leadership experience in fostering international collaborations, facilitating technical programs, and engaging in capacity-building initiatives for students, professionals, and public sector employees.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Engineering Education
• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ★ Science Communication
• ☆ Energy Security
• ☆ Renewable Energy
• ☆ Solar Energy
• ☆ Wind Energy
• ☆ Hydropower
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Product Development Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Department Chairperson

National Skills University Islamabad

April 2021 - Present

Associates professor

National University of Technology

January 2019 - March 2021

Associate Professor

National University of Sciences and Technology

January 2016 - December 2018

Director Research

Research & Development Establishment

January 2013 - January 2015

Director

Pakistan Army

April 1996 - December 2012

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Middle East Technical University Turkiye

February 2008 - June 2012

Masters of Science in Industrial & Manufacturing

University of Engineering & Technology Taxila

January 2000 - December 2002

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology Lahore

April 1989 - September 1993

Certifications

• Energy Auditor

  National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (Pakistan)

  December 2020 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Gondal, I.A.(2024). Low-speed wind energy generation devices to facilitate NZEB in urban Pakistan . Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Energy.

Gondal, I.A.(2021). Microbial electrolysis cells and power-to-gas technology – A novel onsite industrial wastewater treatment and CCU arrangement . Water and Environment Journal. 35. (4). p. 1376-1383.

Gondal, I.A.(2021). Prospects of shallow geothermal systems for sustainable heating and cooling of buildings . Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Energy. 174. (4). p. 186-193.

Gondal, I.A.(2021). Prospects of shallow geothermal systems in HVAC for NZEB . Energy and Built Environment. 2. (4). p. 425-435.

Iftikhar, F.J., Wali, Q., Yang, S., Iqbal, Y., Jose, R., Munir, S., Gondal, I.A., Khan, M.E.(2021). Structural and optoelectronic properties of hybrid halide perovskites for solar cells . Organic Electronics. 91.

Gondal, I.A., Syed Athar, M., Khurram, M.(2021). Role of passive design and alternative energy in building energy optimization . Indoor and Built Environment. 30. (2). p. 278-289.

Gondal, I.A.(2020). Efficiency analysis of synthetic methane production in power-to-gas process employing solid oxide electrolyser . Gazi University Journal of Science. 33. (2). p. 510-523.

Ahmad Gondal, I.(2019). Design and experimental analysis of a solar thermoelectric heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system as an integral element of a building envelope . Building Services Engineering Research and Technology. 40. (2). p. 220-236.

Gondal, I.A.(2019). Hydrogen integration in power-to-gas networks . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 44. (3). p. 1803-1815.

Gondal, I.A., Masood, S.A.(2019). Synergies in offshore wind and oil industry for carbon capture and utilization . Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology. 9. (5). p. 856-871.

Gondal, I.A.(2019). Offshore renewable energy resources and their potential in a green hydrogen supply chain through power-to-gas . Sustainable Energy and Fuels. 3. (6). p. 1468-1489.

Gondal, I.A., Masood, S.A., Khan, R.(2018). Green hydrogen production potential for developing a hydrogen economy in Pakistan . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 43. (12). p. 6011-6039.

Gondal, I.A., Masood, S.A., Amjad, M.(2017). Review of geothermal energy development efforts in Pakistan and way forward . Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 71. p. 687-696.

Gondal, I.A.(2013). Integration of renewables for transportation and storage in hydrogen supply chains . Energy Education Science and Technology Part A: Energy Science and Research. 31. (2). p. 701-710.

Gondal, I.A., Sahir, M.H.(2013). Model for biomass-based renewable hydrogen supply chain . International Journal of Energy Research. 37. (10). p. 1151-1159.

Gondal, I.A., Sahir, M.H.(2012). Model for biomass-based renewable hydrogen supply chain . International Journal of Renewable Energy Research. 2. (3). p. 408-415.

Gondal, I.A., Sahir, M.H.(2012). Prospects of natural gas pipeline infrastructure in hydrogen transportation . International Journal of Energy Research. 36. (15). p. 1338-1345.

OTHER

Gondal, I.A.(2023). Sustainable Electric Mobility in Context of Grid-Independent Electric Vehicle Charging Stations . SSRN.

BOOK CHAPTER

Gondal, I.A.(2015). Hydrogen transportation by pipelines . Compendium of Hydrogen Energy: Hydrogen Storage, Distribution and Infrastructure: Volume 2. p. 301-322.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Gondal, I.A., Sahir, M.H.(2011). Framework for renewable hydrogen infrastructure . Recent Advances in Environment, Energy Systems and Naval Science - Proc. of the 4th Int. Conf. on Environmental and Geological Science and Engineering, EG'11, ICESEEI'11, MN'11. p. 72-77.