Biography:

Dr. Arslan Ahmed is a Mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia (QS World Rank 60). He also holds an MS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan (QS World Rank 353). Currently, Dr. Arslan is an Associate Professor and Head of Mechanical Department at COMSATS University Islamabad, WAH Campus.  During last few years, he taught at BS, MS and PhD levels. His research interests are primarily in Mechanics of IC engine components, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing.

Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Arslan has published more than 60 Journal articles and 6 Book chapters. Some of them are published in prestigious journals such as Applied Surface Science, Energy Conversion and Management, Energy and Industrial Crops. His publications impact factor is more than 300 and the H-index is 28. He has supervised 15 MS theses and several Final year design projects. Currently, he is supervising a PhD Student. He has secured funding for local and international collaborative grants such as ASHRAE USA. He served research community as a reviewer for International Journals and as a Guest Editor for two international Journals. He is an active participant in seminars and trainings. He is a member of professional organization, including the Pakistan Engineering Council.

He is currently serving as Head of Mechanical Department at COMSATS University Islamabad, WAH Campus (CUI, WAH). He is also a member of Board of Studies (BOS) of mechanical engineering at CUI WAH, member DTRC of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at COMSATS University Islamabad and NUTECH, Islamabad and as an Industrial advisory Board member at SMME NUST. Additionally, he worked in various committees such as Departmental Quality Enhancement Cell (DQEC), BS, MS and PhD Admissions, ABET/OBE Accreditation. Open-house and Job-fair etc.. In recognition to his performance, he was issued honorariums and appreciation letters by COMSATS University Islamabad.