Dr. Muhammad Imran Khan is working as Full Professor at Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. He holds PhD in Energy and Environmental Engineering from University of Reading, UK. Dr. Khan has over 16 years’ industry/research/teaching experience in the fields of engineering operations, sustainable energy development, energy planning & policy, environmental management and commissioning of major projects within the energy sector. Prior to his role at PMU, Dr. Khan served as Associate Dean for Research at CECOS University, Pakistan and held research fellowship at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar. Dr. Khan's research work is renowned for its applied, multi-disciplinary approach, integrating engineering, economics, and regulatory science to advance sustainable development in low carbon energy systems. The scientific relevance of his research activity is demonstrated by the publication of over 105 peer-reviewed articles in the world's top energy journals (some of which have an acceptance rate of less than 5%), 15 of which have been cited more than 100 times each. Moreover, 12 of his publications are rated by the Web of Science ESI (Essential Science Indicators) as Highly Cited Papers (top 1% citation in the chosen field). In terms of scholarly impact, Dr. Khan maintains an impressive H-index of 50, with over 6,350 citations. This outstanding achievement places him among the top 0.3% of scientists worldwide, as demonstrated by the "2022 Global Scientists Influence Ranking" conducted by Stanford University, where he holds the 29,170th position out of nearly 7 million scientists. Dr. Khan's professional credentials include being a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of Engineering Council, UK, a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) of Engineers Australia, and a Professional Engineer (PE) of Pakistan Engineering Council. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK, which demonstrates his commitment to professionalism in teaching and learning within higher education. His noteworthy contributions to the energy field have been acknowledged through various prestigious national and international awards, such as the Energy Engineer of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers, USA. Dr. Khan's expertise and achievements have led to his election as a Fellow of prestigious engineering / scientific organizations worldwide, including the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (UK), Engineers Australia; Institute of Engineering and Technology (UK); Engineers Ireland; Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (UK); Australian Institute of Energy and the Pakistan Academy of Engineering, among others.
PhD Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Reading, UK
Selected Publications
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Khan, MI, Al-Ghamdi SG, Progress in Research and Technological Advancements of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants. Solar Energy, 2022. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7.5)
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Khan, MI, Al-Ghamdi SG, 2022. Resilient Energy Systems for Climate Change, Book Chapter
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Khan, MI, Al-Ghamdi. Hydrogen economy for sustainable development in GCC Countries: A SWOT analysis considering current situation, challenges, and prospects. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2022, (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7)
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Khan, MI, Asfand, F. and Al-Ghamdi, S.G., 2022. Progress in Research and Development of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage in Concentrated Solar Power. Applied Thermal Engineering, p.119546. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 6.2)
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Khan, MI, Asfand, F., Al-Ghamdi, S.G., 2022. Progress in research and technological advancements of thermal energy storage systems for concentrated solar power. Journal of Energy Storage, 55, p.105860. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7.1)
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Khan, M.I., Al-Ghamdi S. G., 2022. Progress in Technology Advancements for Next Generation Concentrated Solar Power Using Solid Particle Receivers. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessment, 54, p.102813. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7.1)
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Khan, MI, Al-Ghamdi SG. Progress in Research and Technological Advancements in Concentrated Solar Powered Thermal Desalination Processes. Applied Energy, 2023 (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 17)
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Khan MI, Yasmin T, Shakoor A. Technical overview of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a transportation fuel. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2015 Nov 1;51:785-97. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 17)
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Khan MI, Yasmeen T, Shakoor A, Khan NB, Muhammad R. 2014 oil plunge: Causes and impacts on renewable energy. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2017 Feb 1;68:609-22. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 17)
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Khan, MI, Al-Ghamdi SG. SWOT Analysis of Hydrogen Economy for Transition to Low Carbon Economy in Gulf Region. Energy Reports, 2022. Accepted (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5)
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Khan MI, Yasmeen T, Khan MI, Farooq M, Wakeel M. Research progress in the development of natural gas as fuel for road vehicles: A bibliographic review (1991–2016). Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2016 Dec 1;66:702-41. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 17)
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Khan MI, Khan MI, Al-Ghamdi SG. Computational analysis of solar thermal system with Prandtl nanofluid. Scientific Reports. 2022 Jun 21;12(1):1-2. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5)
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Khan MI, Shahrestani M, Hayat T, Shakoor A, Vahdati M. Life cycle (well-to-wheel) energy and environmental assessment of natural gas as transportation fuel in Pakistan. Applied Energy. 2019;242:1738-52. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 11.4)
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Khan MI. Comparative Well-to-Tank energy use and greenhouse gas assessment of natural gas as a transportation fuel in Pakistan. Energy for Sustainable Development. 2018 Apr 1;43:38-59. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5.6)
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Khan MI. Evaluating the strategies of compressed natural gas industry using an integrated SWOT and MCDM approach. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018 Jan 20;172:1035-52. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5)
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Khan MI. Falling oil prices: Causes, consequences and policy implications. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. 2017 Jan 20;149:409-27. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5.2)
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Khan MI. Identifying and addressing barriers for the sustainable development of natural gas as automotive fuel. International journal of hydrogen energy. 2017 Oct 5;42(40):25453-73. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7.1)
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Khan MI. Policy options for the sustainable development of natural gas as transportation fuel. Energy Policy. 2017 Nov 1;110:126-36. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7.6)
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Khan MI, Yasmin T, Khan NB. Safety issues associated with the use and operation of natural gas vehicles: learning from accidents in Pakistan. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering. 2016 Dec;38(8):2481-97. (ISI-indexed Q2 Journal, Impact Factor 2.5)
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Khan MI, Yasmin T. Development of natural gas as a vehicular fuel in Pakistan: issues and prospects. Journal of natural gas science and engineering. 2014 Mar 1;17:99-109. (ISI- indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5.3)
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Khan MI, Khan MA, Shakoor A. A failure analysis of the exhaust valve from a heavy duty natural gas engine. Engineering Failure Analysis. 2018 Mar 1;85:77-88. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 3.6)
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Vaidya H, Prasad KV, Khan MI, Mebarek-Oudina F, Tlili I, Rajashekhar C, Elattar S, Khan MI, Al-Gamdi SG. Combined effects of chemical reaction and variable thermal conductivity on MHD peristaltic flow of Phan-Thien-Tanner liquid through inclined channel. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. 2022 Aug 1;36:102214. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 6.3)
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Khan MI, Yasmin T, Shakoor A. International experience with compressed natural gas (CNG) as environmental friendly fuel. Energy Systems. 2015 Nov;6(4):507-31. (Scopus- indexed Q2 Journal, Impact Factor -)
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Farooq M, Khan MI, Waqas M, Hayat T, Alsaedi A, Khan MI. MHD stagnation point flow of viscoelastic nanofluid with non-linear radiation effects. Journal of molecular liquids. 2016 Sep 1;221:1097-103. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5)
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Khan MI, Hayat T, Khan MI, Alsaedi A. A modified homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions for MHD stagnation flow with viscous dissipation and Joule heating. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 2017 Oct 1;113:310-7. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5)
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Hayat T, Khan MI, Alsaedi A, Khan MI. Homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions and melting heat transfer effects in the MHD flow by a stretching surface with variable thickness. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2016 Nov 1;223:960-8. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5)
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Khan MI, Hayat T, Khan MI, Alsaedi A. Activation energy impact in nonlinear radiative stagnation point flow of Cross nanofluid. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. 2018 Feb 1;91:216-24. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 6.8)
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Hayat T, Khan MI, Farooq M, Alsaedi A, Khan MI. Thermally stratified stretching flow with Cattaneo–Christov heat flux. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 2017 Mar 1;106:289-94. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 5.4)
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Hayat T, Khan MI, Waqas M, Alsaedi A, Khan MI. Radiative flow of micropolar nanofluid accounting thermophoresis and Brownian moment. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2017;42(26):16821-33. (ISI-indexed Q1 Journal, Impact Factor 7.1)
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Elected Fellow (FIMechE) Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (Credential ID: 80636559)
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Elected Fellow (FIEAust) Engineers Australia (Credential ID: 8663950)
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Elected Fellow (FIET) Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET), UK (Credential ID: 1100972560)
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Elected Fellow (FIEI) Engineers Ireland (Credential ID: 502560)
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Elected Fellow (FAIE) Australian Institute of Energy (AIE), Australia (Credential ID: 1007278)
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Elected Fellow (FPAE) Pakistan Academy of Engineering
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Elected Fellow (FIGEM) Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM), UK (Credential ID: M-47426)
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Fellow (FHEA) Higher Education Academy, UK (Credential ID: PR244189)
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Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Engineers Australia (Credential ID: 8663950)
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Professional Engineer (PE) Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan (Credential ID Mech/20681)
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Member (MIETI) International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI) (Credential ID: 1233144/M/IETI)
Awards & Achievements
Nominated by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Govt of Pakistan for Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (medal of excellence) - Pakistan 4th highest Civil award, 2021
Energy Engineer of the Year - 2021 by US Association of Energy Engineers, USA
Award Statement: This award is presented to an individual for outstanding accomplishments in promoting the practices, principles and procedures of energy engineering.
Young Researcher Award – 2023 by International Engineering & Technology Institute (IETI), Hong Kong
Award Statement: This award recognizes an academic researcher under the age of 45 whose innovative and compelling research has had a positive impact on the world. The IETI is a non-profit international academic organization consisting of six Nobel prize laureates, three Turing award laureates, one Fields medal laureate, three Wolf prize laureates, among many others.
World Top 2% Scientists - 2021, 2022 by Stanford University, USA
Award Statement: The US-based Stanford University has recently released the global list that represents the top 2% of the influential scientists in various disciplines chosen from nearly 7 million scientists.
Young Energy Professional of the Year - 2018 by US Association of Energy Engineers, USA
Award Statement: This award is presented to individuals 35 years of age or younger who has made outstanding contributions to the energy profession in any or all of these areas: educational and collegiate achievements; professional and technical society activities; civic and humanitarian activities, continuing competence; energy management achievements; climate change activities and achievements.
GRIT Award – 2018 by Experience Energy, USA
Award Statement: A GRIT award is for the unsung leader who is down in the trenches getting the job done regardless of what recognition may come their way. The furthest thing from a ceremonial award, the GRIT awards recognize leaders who boldly step up to the occasion, whatever it may be.
Research Productivity Award – 2017 by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology, Govt. of Pakistan
Awards Statement: These awards have been running for 18 years and the evaluation of winners are based on research related parameters including authorship of books, cumulative impact factor and citations for the papers published in impact factor journals, patents granted, awards won and winning of competitive grants.
Young Professional Green Energy Award: Academic Award – 2018 (Finalist) by Scottish Renewables, UK
Award Statement: The Award recognizes those who have achieved outstanding performance in PhD Research pertinent to energy related area.
Top Peer Reviewer Award -2019 in Engineering category by Web of Science Group, USA
Award Statement: The Award recognizes the top 1% of reviewers in 22 different academic fields who performed the most verified peer reviews of academic research work.
Study UK Alumni Award: Category - Science and Sustainability -2023 (Finalist) by British Council, UK
Award Statement: These awards recognize and honor the outstanding achievements made by international alumni of a UK higher education. Award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and countries.
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Energy Systems
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Hydrogen Economy
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Life Cycle Assessment
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Energy Policy and Planning
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Concentrated Solar Power
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Sustainable Development
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Decision Support Systems
