Selected Journals / Book Chapters/ Conferences

Peer review Journal Papers

2020M. Arslan, Farooq. M.*, M. Naqvi, U. Sultan, Z. Tahir, S. Nawaz, N. Waheed, S. Naqvi, Q. Ali, M. S. Tariq, I. A. Chaudhry, J. M. Anderson, A. Anukam, Impact of Varying Load Conditions and Cooling Energy Comparison of a Double-Inlet Pulse Tube Refrigerator, Processes, 8(3), 352;  https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8030352
2020Farooq, M., Hamayoun, A., Naqvi, M., Nawaz, S., Usman, M., Naqvi, S.R., Imran, M., Nadeem, R., Razi, A., Turan, A. and Pettinau, A., 2020. Thermodynamic Performance Analysis of Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) Refrigerants in Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems for Sustainable Environment. Processes, 8(2), p.187. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8020187
2020Uddin, G.M., Niazi, S.G., Arafat, M.S. Kamran, Farooq, M., N. Hayat, S. A. Malik, A. Zeid, S. Kamarthi, S. Saqib, I. A. Chaudhry, Neural Networks Assisted Computational Aero-acoustic Analysis of an Isolated Tire, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2020 (JUST ACCEPTED)
2020Uddin, G.M., Arafat, S.M., Ashraf, W.M., Asim, M., Bhutta, M.M.A., Jatoi, H.U.K., Niazi, S.G., Jamil, A., Farooq, M., Ghufran, M. and Jawad, M., Artificial intelligence-based emission reduction strategy for limestone forced oxidation flue gas desulphurization system. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046468
2020M. Kashif, M. B. Awan, S. Nawaz, M. Amjad, B. Talib, Farooq. M, A. S. Nizami, M. Rehan, Untapped renewable energy potential of crop residues in Pakistan: Challenges and future directions, Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 256 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109924
2020Usman, M. Farooq, M., Naqvi, M., Saleem, M.W., Hussain, J., Naqvi, S.R., Jahangir, S., Usama, J., Muhammad, H., Idrees, S. and Anukam, A., 2020. Use of Gasoline, LPG and LPG-HHO Blend in SI Engine: A Comparative Performance for Emission Control and Sustainable Environment. Processes, 8(1), p.74. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8010074
2020S. Nawaz, M. Kashif, N. Abbas, Farooq. M*, M. Farhan, M. Amjad, F. Noor, R. Ali, Effect of Defocused plane on entrance and exit hole geometry of high grade steel 18CrNi8 During Percussion Drilling by Nd:YAG Millisecond Laser System, International Journal of Materials Research Express https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab654c
2019

Farooq. M. *, M. A. Saeed, M. Imran, G. M. Uddin, H. Bilal, M. R. Younas, J. M. Andresen, ‘’CO2 Capture through Electroconductive Adsorbent Using Physical Adsorption System for Sustainable Development’’ Journal of Environmental Geochemistry and Health, p.1-9 (May-2019).

https:// doi.org/10.1007/s10653-019-00318-2  

2019M. N. Almustapha, Farooq. M.*, M.  L. Mohammed, M. Farhan, M. Imran, J. M. Andresen, ‘’Modification of Acidic and Textural Properties of a Sulphated Zirconia Catalyst for Efficient Conversion of High-Density Polyethylene into Liquid Fuel’’ Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research, p.1-11 (April-2019).              (DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04878-9) 
2019Younis. M. R, Farooq. M.*, M. Imran, A. H. Kazim, A. Shabbir ‘’Characterization of the viscosity of bio-oil produced by fast pyrolysis of the wheat straw’’ Journal of Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2019.1666181)
2019M. A. Saeed, Farooq. M*, Gordon E. Andrews, H. N. Phylaktou, B. M. Gibbs,’’ Ignition sensitivity of different compositional wood pellets and particle size dependence’’ Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 232 (Issue 15) p. 789-795 (February-2019) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.11.122
2019M Azam Saeed, M. Farooq*, Gordon E. Andrews, Herodotos N. Phylaktou, Bernard M. Gibbs, ‘’Thermochemical Conversion of Biowaste on Energy and Resource Recovery and Pollution Abatements” Chemical Engineering Journal (under review_MApril-2019)
2018Farooq. M, Asim, M, Imran. M*, Imran. S, Ahmad. J, Younis. M. R, ‘’ Mapping past, current and future energy research trend in Pakistan: a scientometric assessment’’ Scientometrics Journal, Volume 117 (Issue 3) p. 1733-1753 (December-2018) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-018-2939-8.
2018Farooq. M. *, M. N. Almustapha, M. Imran, M. A. Saeed and J. M. Andresen, ‘’In-situ regeneration of activated carbon with electric potential swing desorption (EPSD) for the H2S removal from biogas’’, Bioresource Technology, Volume 249, February 2018, Pages 125-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.09.198  
2018Imran, S., T. Korakianitis, R. Shaukat, M. Farooq, S. Condoor, and S. Jayaram. “Experimentally tested performance and emissions advantages of using natural gas and hydrogen fuel mixture with diesel and rapeseed methyl ester as pilot fuels.” Applied Energy 229 (2018): 1260-1268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.08.052
2017Farooq. M. *, A. H. Bell, M. N. Almustapha, and J. M. Andresen. “Bio-methane from an-aerobic digestion using activated carbon adsorption.” Anaerobe 46 (2017) p. 33-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.05.003
2017M. N. Almustapha, Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen. “Sulphated zirconia catalysed conversion of high density polyethylene to value-added products using a fixed-bed reactor.” Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 125 (2017), p.296-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2017.03.013
2017M. Imran, N. A. Pambudi, M. Farooq, Thermal and hydraulic optimization of plate heat exchanger using multi objective genetic algorithm, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Vol. 10 (2017) p. 570-578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2017.10.003
2016Wang, T., Yu, W., Liu, F., Fang, Farooq. M., M., & Luo, Z. (2016). Enhanced CO2 Absorption and Desorption by Monoethanolamine (MEA)-Based Nanoparticle Suspensions. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 55(28), p.7830-7838.  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6b00358 
2016M. Farooq*, A. Qamar, M. Asim, F. A. Saddique, M. Amjad, A. Yousaf, Design & Analysis of Packed Bed Activated Carbon Reactor for the Enrichment of Biogas, Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan, Vol. 21 Issue 1 (2016) P. (58-63).
2015M. Farooq, M. Amjad, A. Qamar, F. Noor, A. Yousaf, Experimental Investigation of Performance Characteristics of Diesel Engine Using Biodiesel Blends Prepared With Ethanol. Journal of Faculty of Engineering and Technology, 2015, Vol. 22, Issue 1.
2014M. S. Syed, I. A. Chaudhry, Farooq. M, A. Qamar, Modeling and Forecasting of Energy Scenario in Pakistan with Application of Decentralized Energy Planning. Journal of Faculty of Engineering and Technology, 2014, Vol. 21, Issue 3, 09-21
2012M. Farooq, I. A. Chaudhry, S. Hussain, N. Ramzan, M. Ahmad, Biogas Up- gradation For Power Generation Applications in Pakistan. Journal of Quality and Technology Management. 2012,Vol. VIII, Issue II, 107–118

Conference Paper / Proceedings

2017

M. Farooq*, M.N. Almustapha, M. Imran Masood, W. Yu, J. M. Andresen, ‘’Biogas Purification for Enriched Biomethane: An Overview of Biotechnology and Regenerative Process’’ 7th International BioTech Czech-Swiss Symposium with Exhibition-2017, Prague, June 13-17, 2017. http://www.biotech2017.cz/domains/biotech2017.cz/data/uploads//BioTech2017_abstractbook_web2.pdf

2015

Farooq. M.*,  A. H. Bell, M. N. Almustapha, N A Abd Rahman and J. M. Andresen, ‘’Process Viability of Activated Carbon Adsorption for Low Cost Bio-Methane production using Aspen Process Economic Analyser’’, Proceedings of the ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE-2015), November 13-19, 2015, Houston, Texas, USA.

2015

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen,’’ Upgrading of bio-gas into bio-methane by regenerative activated carbon system’’ International Congress and Expo on Biofuels & Bioenergy, 25-27 August 2015, Valencia, Spain. Journal of Fundamental Renewable Energy Appl. Vol. 5 Issue 5. (86) https://doi: 10.4172/2090-4541.S1.002

2015

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen, Regeneration of Activated Carbon Using Electric Potential for Upgrading Bio-Gas to Bio-Methane,  The Electrochemical Society Abstract-Meeting 2015. Issue 3, p 628. ECS Conference on Electrochemical Energy Conversion & Storage with SOFC-XIV, July 26-31, 2015. Glasgow, Scotland http://ma.ecsdl.org/content/MA2015-03/3/628.short

Book Chapters

2020

Farooq. M, N. Waheed, J. Andresen, A. Pettinau, Carbon capture for sustainable environment in developing countries, Energy- and Environmental Security in Developing Countries, Springer- Switzerland (accepted– It will be online soon).

2020

M. Imran,•, A. Rezk,  F. Sher, Farooq. M, Nugroho A. Pambudi, Exergoeconomic optimization of binary geothermal power plant (accepted- It will be online soon).

Oral presentations of Research at International Conferences

2017

Farooq. M.*, M. A. Nurudeen, M. I. Masood, W.Yu, J. M. Andresen, ‘’Biogas Quality Upgrade by Adsorption and Regeneration of In-situ Regenerative Activated Carbon in a Packed Bed Column’’ 4th International Conference Progress in Biogas (PIB-IV), 8-11 March 2017 – Stuttgart Germany.

2016

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen,’’ In-situ Regenerative Activated Carbon Adsorption for Production of Bio-methane from Bio-gas’’. International Biomass Conference and Expo-2016 (IBCE-2016), 11-14 April 2016, Charlotte, NC, USA.

2016

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen, ‘’ Experimental study of regenerative activated carbon adsorption for the production of bio-methane from biogas’’. The AD Network Conference, 4-5 July, 2016 Birmingham, UK.

2016

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen, ‘’ In-situ Regenerative Activated Carbon for Low-cost CO2 Removal for Sustainable Energy Development’’ International Conference on Energy for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (ICEEES2016), October 20 – 23, 2016, Lahore, Pakistan.

 

2015

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen, ‘’ Electro-Conductive Activated Carbon (ECAC) System for upgradation of Biogas into Bio-methane’’, 3rd IMPEE Conference-2015, 14th August 2015, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

2015

Farooq. M.*, and J. M. Andresen, ’Regenerative activated carbon scrubbers for low cost bio-methane production’’ International conference UK AD & BIOGAS-2015 (ADBA-2015), 1-2 July 2015, Birmingham, UK.