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Engr Dr Mumtaz A. Qaisrani
Assistant Professor
PhD Energy Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, (XJTU), China, Postdoc University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland.

Dr. Mumtaz A. Qaisrani is a tenured Assistant Professor of Energy Engineering with a strong focus on renewable energy systems and thermal sciences. His research addresses practical challenges in sustainable energy, with work covering solar and wind energy systems, thermal energy storage, and heat and fluid flow analysis, alongside growing interests in data-driven and AI-supported energy solutions.

Dr. Qaisrani teaches courses in thermofluid sciences and works closely with students on applied research projects, particularly those related to the use of concentrated solar thermal technologies in industry and agrifood applications. His approach emphasizes connecting theory with real-world needs, combining performance analysis, cost considerations, and system optimization. Alongside his teaching and research, he actively contributes to the academic community through publishing, peer review, and editorial service, supporting the development of reliable and efficient energy technologies for practical deployment.

  1. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Q3hxmDMAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. Qaisrani, M.A., Wei, J., Fang, J., Jin, Y., Wan, Z., & Khalid, M. (2019). Heat losses and thermal stresses of an external cylindrical water/steam solar tower receiver. Applied Thermal Engineering, 163, 114241.
  3. Qaisrani, M.A., Fang, J., Jin, Y., Wan, Z., Tu, N., Khalid, M., & Wei, J. (2019). Thermal losses evaluation of an external rectangular receiver in a windy environment. Solar Energy, 184, 281–291.
  4. Qaisrani, M.A., Wei, J., & Khan, L.A. (2021). Potential and transition of concentrated solar power: A case study of China. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 44, 101052.
  5. Orangzeb, S., Qaisrani, M.A.*, Shafiq, M.B., Ahmed, N., Sahar, M.S., SanaUllah, M., Farooq, M.U., & Jiabin, F. (2023). Potential assessment and economic analysis of concentrated solar power against solar photovoltaic technology. International Journal of Energy Research.
  6. Fang, J., Qaisrani, M.A.*, Tu, N., Wei, J., Wan, Z., Jin, Y., & Ahmed, N. (2022). Experimental and numerical analysis of thermal performance of a billboard external receiver. Energies, 15(6), 2188.
  7. Yousaf, B., Qaisrani, M.A.*, Khan, M.I., Sahar, M.S.U., & Tahir, W. (2021). Numerical and experimental analysis of cavitation and flow characteristics in a ball valve. Nonlinear Engineering, 10(1), 535–545.
  8. Sajjad, M., Zahid, M., & Qaisrani, M.A. (2025). Numerical investigations on heat and mass transport in passive solar evaporators with non-uniform surface temperature. Thermo, 5(2), Article 15.
  9. Hamid, M., Song, M., Chao, C.Y.H., Qaisrani, M.A., Shi, H., Shao, K., Zhen, Z., et al. (2026). Can nature-inspired surface and interface designs offer practical solutions for anti-icing? Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 228, 116563.
  10. Abbas, A., Yasin, Y., Farooq, M.U., Qaisrani, M.A.*, Waqas, M.M., Khalid, M., et al. (2026). Performance evaluation and drying kinetics of concentrated direct forced convection solar dryer. Diffusion Foundations and Materials Applications, 39, 163–176.
  11. Ali, K., Zhao, Z., Zhu, Q., Liu, Y., Liu, Y., Qaisrani, M.A., Li, W., Wang, J., Lu, Y., et al. (2025). Aerodynamic performance improvement of vertical axis wind turbines in a hybrid configuration. Physics of Fluids, 37(12).
  12. Farooq, S.S., Kamran, A., Qaisrani, M.A., Ahmed, N., Farooq, M.U., & Abbas, F. (2025). Implementation of AI techniques on efficiency enhancement of solar PV relating to performance parameters. In Digital Technology for an Innovative Energy Transition: Perspectives and Applications.
  13. Khalid, H., Yasin, Y., Farooq, M.U., Munir, U., Qaisrani, M.A., & Shahani, S. (2025). Mechanical properties of concrete composites reinforced with PET fibers as per ASTM standard. Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 10, 100241.
  14. Wan, Z., Wei, J., Su, J., Qaisrani, M.A., Fang, J., & Jin, Y. (2025). Convective heat loss under windy conditions and effects of porous shroud for large-scale cavity receiver. Solar Energy, 286, 113202.
  15. Rehman, T., Qaisrani, M.A., Shafiq, M.B., Baba, Y.F., Aslfattahi, N., Shahsavar, A., et al. (2025). Global perspectives on advancing photovoltaic system performance—A state-of-the-art review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 207, 114889.
  16. Sahto, M.P., Wei, W., Jamil, M.F., Mehmood, A., Sattar, M., Raza, A., Rahman, M.U., Qaisrani, M.A., et al. (2024). Experimental and theoretical investigations of porous graphite materials using SEM image processing. Results in Engineering, 24, 102893.
  17. Khan, M.I., Riaz, M., El-Aziz, K.A., Sahar, M.S.U., Qaisrani, M.A., & Ali, H.T. (2024). Optimization of cubic SrZrO₃ perovskite oxides under stress conditions: A DFT study. Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, 20(6), 1425–1440.
  18. Ur Rahman, M., Xi, Y., Khalid, M., Aslam, S., Qaisrani, M.A., & Sahto, M.P. (2024). Recent advances in stabilizing organic solar cells. MRS Energy & Sustainability, 11(2), 369–400.
  19. Sahar, M.S.U., Khan, M.I., Zaidi, S.M.J., Ali, S.M., Qaisrani, M.A., & Fawy, K.F. (2024). Effects of isotropic stress on the properties of TiSnO₃. Journal of Molecular Modeling, 30, Article 247.
  20. Hussian, S., Mehdi, M., Ghaffar, A., Lan, K., Hu, Y., Lin, H., Qaisrani, M.A., Ali, S., et al. (2024). Development of a dual-point humidity sensor using twisted POF structure. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 10735.
  21. Hussian, S., Mehdi, M., Ghaffar, A., Lan, K., Hu, Y., Lin, H., Qaisrani, M.A., Ali, S., et al. (2024). Author correction: Dual-point humidity sensor using twisted POF structure. Scientific Reports, 14, 13501.
  22. Khalid, M., Wei, J., Bakhsh, S., Qaisrani, M.A., Sohail, M., & Fang, J. (2023). Optical performance of cross compound parabolic concentrators with reduced multiple reflections. Solar Energy, 258, 253–269.
  23. Khan, R.A.T., Abbas, M.F., Khan, A.N., Ahmed, N., Qaisrani, M.A., & Assadi, M. (2023). Performance assessment and root-cause analysis of an industrial on-grid PV system. Energy for Sustainable Development, 76, 101306.
  24. Iqbal, M.H., Ahmed, N., Ali, M., Qaisrani, M.A., Mahmood, M., & Waqas, A. (2023). Numerical analysis of a solar air heater with V-ribs and jet cooling. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 57, 103252.
  25. Khan, M.I., Zaidi, S.J., Sahar, M.S., Gillani, S.S., Qaisrani, M.A., & Farooq, M.U. (2023). Stress effects on electronic and mechanical properties of KTaO₃. Journal of Electronic Materials, 1–11.
  26. Yu, T., Cui, C., Qi, B., Wei, J., Yuan, J., & Qaisrani, M.A. (2021). Boiling heat transfer on inhomogeneous wetting surfaces patterned with Sierpinski carpet. Applied Thermal Engineering, 180, 115818.
  27. Shahani, S., Gao, Z., Qaisrani, M.A., Ahmed, N., Yaqoob, H., Khoshnaw, F., & Fang, J. (2021). Sustainable wood–plastic composites from municipal solid waste. Polymers, 13(21), 3670.
  28. Wei, W., Mushtaq, Z., Sharif, M., & Qaisrani, M.A. (2020). Coal rebound effect in energy-intensive industries of China. Energy, 207, 118247.
  29. Wan, Z., Wei, J., Qaisrani, M.A., Fang, J., & Tu, N. (2020). Thermal and mechanical performance of a hot tank in molten salt storage systems. Applied Thermal Engineering.
  30. Yuan, J., Cui, C., Qi, B., Wei, J., & Qaisrani, M.A. (2020). Oil–water separation using selective-wettability meshes. Colloids and Surfaces A, 584, 124026.
  31. Jin, Y., Wei, J., Qaisrani, M.A., & Wang, X. (2019). Thermal performance of a cavity receiver based on particle radiation properties. Renewable Energy, 143, 622–636.
  32. Yuan, J., Cui, C., Qi, B., Wei, J., & Qaisrani, M.A. (2019). Selective-wettability copper mesh for oil–water separation. Energies, 12(23), 4564.
  33. Khalid, M., Wei, J., Zhang, G., Xie, H., Fang, J., Qaisrani, M.A., & Mujib-Ur-Rehman, M. (2019). Optical performance of low-profile compound parabolic concentrators. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 11(5), 053701.
  34. Jin, Y., Wei, J., Qaisrani, M.A., & Wang, X. (2019). Homogenization of solar flux distribution in aerosol-entrapped cavity receivers. Energy, 182, 21–36.
  35. Ahmed, N., Elfeky, K.E., Qaisrani, M.A., & Wang, Q.W. (2019). Thermocline behavior in combined sensible–latent heat storage tanks. Solar Energy, 180, 243–256.
  36. Wan, Z., Fang, J., Tu, N., Wei, J., & Qaisrani, M.A. (2018). Thermal stress and cold start-up induced fatigue in CSP cavity receivers. Solar Energy, 170, 430–441.

Book Chapters. 

  1. M.A. Qaisrani, N. Ahmed, & Q. Wang, (2022). Working, Modeling, and Applications of Molten Salt TES Systems. In Synergy Development in Renewables Assisted Multi-Carrier Systems (pp. 279-309). Springer, Cham.

  • Renewable Energy Technologies.
  • CFD and thermal Analysis.
  • Energy Policies and Cost (LCOE) Analysis.
  • Thermal management of energy storage systems.
  • Pairing AI and digital twin technology in energy systems

  • Academic Editor: International Journal of Energy Research, Impact Factor 4.3
  • Guest Editor for Special Issue in Discover Energy by Springer Nature Publisher.
  • Reviewer for International SCI journals: Over 15 journals, reviewed 35+ Papers.
  • Scholarship awarded by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for postgraduate studies abroad.
  • Best poster paper award - 1st Prize in 2nd International Conference in Energy Research and Social Sciences organized by ELSEVIER at Arizona State University, USA.
  • Featured Paper - One of the Journal's Best in the last ten years, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, American Institute of Physics.
  • Higher Education Commission of Pakistan recognized PhD supervisor.
  • Research project – PI– Effect of Fresnel lens concentrators on Solar PV-T systems- Funded by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) - 4.3 million PKR.  
  • Compact solar PVT integrated water desalination system for desert regions - idea was submitted to the National Idea Bank of Pakistan that was shortlisted at the national level after passing through the city and provincial levels, placing it among the top 28 out of 3,700 submissions.
  • Several final year undergraduate projects- selected for funding and exhibition at the national level.

  • Pakistan Engineering Council
    • Member-National Curriculum Review Committee, National Technology Council (NTC), Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, to design undergraduate curriculum for automotive engineering technology program.
    • Member Engineering for Change (E4C) international
    • Member Departmental Graduate Committee (DGC) (KFUEIT, Pakistan.
  • Member Review Committee - International Conference on Precision and Sustainable Agriculture Under Climate change (IPSAC-2023), KFUEIT, Pakistan.