Dr. Omer Ahmed Qureshi

 

EDUCATION

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2013 – 2017	Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Engineering Khalifa University, UAE  Thesis Title: Thermodynamic modelling and optimization of district cooling systems with integrated thermal energy storage
2011 – 2013	Masters Mechanical Engineering  Khalifa University, UAE  Thesis Title: Optimal control of district cooling system with variable speed plant & distribution
2011 – 2013	B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering  National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

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2026-Present	Assistant Professor GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, KPK.
2025-2026	Assistant Professor National University of Sciences and Technology, College of EME (NUST), Pakistan.
2020-2025	Associate Principal Researcher Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (R&D Centre), UAE.
2018-2020	Post-Doctoral Fellow Khalifa University, UAE.
2010-2011	Project Engineer Engro Vopak Terminal Limited, Pakistan.
2009-2010	Project Engineer National Refinery Limited – Pakistan
2007-2009	Supply Chain Engineer Unilever Pakistan Limited – Pakistan.

HONORS & AWARDS

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AWARDS 

2021-2022 Member of the group that received Best Ideation Session Award in Dubai Electricity and Water Authority R&D Centre. 

2022-2023 Best Author Award at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority R&D Centre.

 

HONORS

2004-2007  2nd Position in the Bachelor of Engineering degree program at NUST, Pakistan.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

2013-2017     Awarded full scholarship during PhD program at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, UAE.

2011-2013     Awarded full scholarship during MSc program at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, UAE.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

 

1. 1. Rafiq, H., Manandhar, P., Rodriguez-Ubinas, E., Qureshi, O. A., & Palpanas, T. (2024). “A review of current methods and challenges of advanced deep learning-based non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) in residential context”, Energy and Buildings, 305, 113890. Click 
   2. O.A. Qureshi, E. Trepci, A. Ansari, P. Manandhar, A. Baloch, E. Ubinas, (2023) “Quantitative Assessment of HVAC Systems in Zero-Energy Houses of Solar Decathlon Middle East 2021.” Energy Reports. Click
   3. O. A. Qureshi, A. Ansari, A. Baloch, E. Ubinas, J. D. Barbosa, V. Alberts, S. Sgouridis, (2023) “Thermal or photovoltaic rear sides? A parametric comparison between photovoltaic thermal and bifacial technology”, Energy Conversion and Management. Click
   4. H. Rafiq, P. Manandhar, J. D. Barbosa, O. A. Qureshi, E. Ubinas, (2023) “Analysis of residential electricity consumption patterns utilizing smart-meter data: Dubai as a case study”, Energy and Buildings. Click
   5. O. A. Qureshi, and P. R. Armstrong, (2022) “Near-Optimal Receding Horizon Control of Thermal Energy Storage” Journal of Energy Resources Technology. Click
   6. Manandhar, P., Rafiq, H., Rodriguez-Ubinas, E., Barbosa, J. D., Qureshi, O. A., Tarek, M., & Sgouridis, S. (2022) “Understanding Energy Behavioral Changes Due to COVID-19 in the Residents of Dubai Using Electricity Consumption Data and Their Impacts”, Energies. Click

 

BOOK CHAPTER
 

1. 1. A. Ansari, P. Manandhar, O.A. Qureshi, A. Baloch, E. Rodriguez-Ubinas, V. Alberts and S. Sgouridis, “Critical Feature Selection and Machine Learning-based Models for Monofacial and Bifacial Photovoltaics.” In the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 447. Springer, Cham. Click. 

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

 

1. 1. O. A. Qureshi, S. A. Shah, A.A. Shahzad, H. Rafiq, D. Singh, E. Ubinas, (2024) “Energy Performance Standards of HVAC Systems in Hot Arid Climates: A Comparative Analysis of GCC and UAE Regulations.”, 2024 IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference (iSPEC). IEEE. Click
   2. O. A. Qureshi, E. Trepci, A. Ansari, P. Manandhar, E. Ubinas, (2024) “Historic Humidity Trend for Dubai and Potential Energy Impact.”, 2024 IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference (iSPEC). IEEE. Click
   3. Islam, M, Choudhari, M, Abdalla, A, Mittal, H, Qureshi, OA, & Al Alili, A. “Performance Assessment of a Novel PNIPAM Polymer Desiccant Coated Heat Exchanger.” Proceedings of the ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 9: Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering. Portland, Oregon, USA. November 17–21, 2024. V009T11A025. ASME. Click
   4. Haider, U., Qureshi, O. A., Shahzad, A. A., Baloch, A. A. B., & Rodriguez-Ubinas, E. (2023). “Assessment of PV Performance-Enhancing Technologies in Desert Climate Conditions of Dubai.” 2023 Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference (MENA-SC) (pp. 1-4). IEEE. Click
   5. Alantali, M. A., Rafiq, H., Alzarouni, S. A., Qureshi, O. A., & Rodriguez-Ubinas, E. (2023). “Wind Speed Effect on the Performance of Free-Standing PV Modules in Hot Desert Climate.” 2023 Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference (MENA-SC) (pp. 1-5). IEEE. Click
   6. Manandhar, P., Rafiq, H., Kumar, S., Qureshi, O. A., & Rodriguez-Ubinas, E. (2023). “Identification of Micro-Defects in Solar Cells using Electroluminescence Images via Hybrid Approach.” 2023 Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference (MENA-SC) (pp. 1-3). IEEE. Click
   7. Abdalla, A., Islam, M., Al Alili, A., Alhassan, S., Qureshi, O. A., & Rodriguez-Ubinas, E. (2022). “Optimizing VCC Air Conditioner Systems in Arid Climates: A Dubai Residence as Case Study.”, Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting. ASME. Click
   8. J.D. Barbosa, A. Ansari, P. Manandhar, O.A. Qureshi, E. Rodriguez-Ubinas, V. Albert and S. Sgouridis, “Tilt correction to maximize energy yield from bifacial PV modules.” 8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Technologies, 2022. Click
   9. A. Ansari, P. Manandhar, O.A. Qureshi, A. Baloch, E. Rodriguez-Ubinas, V. Alberts and S. Sgouridis (2021) “Critical Feature Selection and Machine Learning-based Models for Monofacial and Bifacial Photovoltaics.” 5th EAI International Conference on Smart Grid & Internet of Things,2021. Click
   10. Qureshi, O.A. and P.R. Armstrong (2020) “Effect of Water Consumption on Optimal Control of Chiller Plants with Variable Speed Cooling Tower Fan” Technical Paper Session on Cooling and Thermal Comfort Strategies, ASHRAE Winter Conference, 2020, Orlando. Click
   11. Qureshi, O.A. and P.R. Armstrong. Energy Cost of Architectural Screens Around a Cooling Tower, Seminar on Designing Hydronic Systems Using Energy and Water Conservation Practices (LV-17-C033), ASHRAE Transactions, 123(1) ASHRAE Winter Meeting, 2017 Las Vegas, NV. Click
   12. Qureshi, O. A., Calvet, N., & Armstrong, P. R. (2017). “Thermal modelling and control of 130kw direct contact (salt/air) heat exchanger.”, AIP Conference Proceedings. AIP Publishing. Click
   13. Qureshi, O.A., H. Javed, A. Afshari, P.R. Armstrong: Optimal Model-based Control of Chiller Tower Fan and Cooling Water Pump (SE-14-C023) ASHRAE Annual Meeting, June 28 – July 2, 2014, Seattle, WA. Click
   14. Javed, H., O. A. Qureshi, M. T. Ali, P. R. Armstrong. Optimized heat pump design for GCC countries, Part I: Algorithm, EA-135, 11th IEA Heat Pump Conference, Montreal, May 12-16, 2014, Canada. Click
   15. Rashid, K., Qureshi, O. A., Chowdhury, F., Yasin, M., Sgouridis, S.,” Techno-Economic Analysis of Algal Biodiesel Production in the United Arab Emirates.“, ICAE, 2013, Pretoria, RSA. Click

 

PATENTS