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Abdul-Sattar Nizami

Dr. Abdul-Sattar Nizami

Associate Professor
Department: Sustainable Development Study Centre
Email: asnizami@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Circular economy, waste-to-energy, climate change, renewable energy systems, sustainable waste management, and low-carbon development
Office Location: Sustainable Development Study Centre (SDSC), GC University Lahore
Contact Number: +92-3017729507
Personal Website : https://abdulsattarnizami.academia.edu
Biography

• 18 years of leadership in academia, R&D, teaching, training, and sustainable project management.
• Recognized by Times Higher Education (THE) as a Role Model for contributing to KAU’s No.1 Arab World ranking (2019).
• Ranked among Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in Energy, Environment & Climate Change (Stanford University, 2020–2024).
• Awarded Adjunct & Distinguished Professorships by leading universities in China, South Korea & Saudi Arabia.
• Evaluator for international funding bodies: European Commission, ANR (France), NCN (Poland), KACST & RDI (Saudi Arabia), Mitacs (Japan & Canada), and Qatar RDS.
• Founded the Solid Waste Management Unit at King Abdulaziz University; pioneer of renewable energy, waste-to-energy & waste biorefinery research in Saudi Arabia.
• Lead Author, UNEP Waste Management Outlook for West Asia (2019).
• PhD (UCC, Ireland); MSc Eng. (Chalmers, Sweden); Postdoc (Toronto, Canada).
• 200+ journal papers; >21,700 citations; IF ≥1900; h-index 77; i10-index 192; 50+ invited talks & trainings.
• Editorial leader: Associate Editor (Energy & Environment, Frontiers in Energy Research); Co-Editor-in-Chief, Elsevier Biomass and Biofuels series.
• Trainer for Pakistan Civil Services Academy on Climate Action & Sustainability.
• Collaborations with 170+ institutions in 35 countries; research funding portfolio >526 million PKR.

Education
2013  Post Doc in Alternative Fuels, Life Cycle Studies, University Of Toronto Toronto, Canada
2011  PhD in Civil And Environmental Engineering, University College Cork Cork, Ireland
2007  MS/MPhil in Environmental Engineering, Chalmers University Of Technology Goteborg, Sweden
2004  BA/BSc(Hons) in Environmental Sciences, University Of The Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

Teaching Areas

 Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan 2019 – Present
o B.Sc. (Hons.), Fundamental Course (ENVSC-7207), Solid Waste Management, 3 Credits Hours.
o B.Sc. (Hons.), Fundamental Course (ENVSC-2101), Chemistry of the Environment, 3 Credits Hours.
o B.Sc. (Hons.), Fundamental Course (ENVSC-7108), Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, 3 Credits Hours.
o B.Sc. (Hons.), Fundamental Course (ENVSC-4204), Data Analysis, 3 Credits Hours.
o B.Sc. (Hons.), Elective Course (ENVSC-3201), History and Philosophy of Environmental Thought, 3 Credits Hours.
o MS/M.Phil., Course (ENVSC-7107), Research Methods in Environmental Sciences, 3 Credits Hours.
o Ph.D., Course (ENVSC-8107), Synopsis and Academic Writing, 3 Credits Hours.

 King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia 2015 - 2019
o Postgraduate Research Courses (ENS 799), Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies (CEES).
o Professional training courses on Solid Waste Management, Energy, Sustainability, and Hazardous Waste Management, Department of Environmental Sciences.
o Participated in teaching Environmental Sciences preparatory courses in the Department of Environmental Sciences.
o Supervised 2 Ph.D. and 2 Master's students on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems and Resource Recovery.
o Taught and trained a group of nationwide Saudi talented students (Mawhiba) for 3 weeks for 3 years during summer camp.

 University of Toronto, Canada 2012 - 2013
o Graduate and Postgraduate courses, (1) Environmental Pathways (Specialized, Technical CHE460/JNC2503H), and (2) Chemical Plant Design (Alternative Green Bin Processing), Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry.
o Co-supervised and mentored postgraduate students on the topic of alternative fuels.
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Oct 2019 Continue Associate Professor Government College University Lahore
Mar 2019 Dec 2019 Member Of Executive Committee For KAU International Indexed Journals And Books King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Apr 2014 Oct 2019 Assistant Professor & Head Of Solid Waste Research Unit King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Oct 2011 Apr 2013 Teaching Assistant University Of Toronto, Canada
Jul 2011 Oct 2011 Research Associate University College Cork, Ireland

Journal Papers

Iqbal, A., Haider, R., Yasar, A., Nizami, A. S. (2025). "A Governance Model for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management: Aligning the Sector with Pakistan’s Economic Goals." Waste Management Bulletin, 3 (1), 107–127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wmb.2024.12.010 [Link]
Ahmad, A., Javed, M. H., Musharavati, F., Khan, M. I., Al-Muhtaseb, A. H., Naqvi, M., Abu, R., Anjum, M. W., Rehan, M., Asam, Z. Z., Hussain, R., Nizami, A. S. (2025). "Achieving Circular Economy through Sustainable Biofertilizer Production from Mixed Municipal Waste: A Life Cycle Analysis Approach." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, , 1-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-025-06709-z | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
Muhammad Hassan Javed, Anees Ahmad, Mohammad Rehan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Farhan, Muhammad Amir Raza, Abdul-Sattar Nizami (2025). "Advancing Circular Economy Through Optimized Construction and Demolition Waste Management Under Life Cycle Approach." Sustainability, 17 (11), 4882. DOI: 10.3390/su17114882 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
Sajid, K., Javed, M. H., Ala’a, H., Rehan, M., Khan, M. I., Musharavati, F., Anjum, M. W., Naqvi, M., Ali, M., Tabassum, M. R., & Nizami, A. S. (2025). "Advancing sustainable bioethanol production from organic waste by integrating life cycle modelling." Energy Nexus, , 100563. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100563 | Impact Factor: 9.5 [Link]
Javed, M. H.; Ahmad, A.; Rehan, M.; Musharavati, F.; Nizami, A. S.; Khan, M. I. (2025). "Advancing Sustainable Energy: Environmental and Economic Assessment of Plastic Waste Gasification for Syngas and Electricity Generation Using Life Cycle Modeling." Sustainability, 17 (3), 1277. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031277 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
Khan, M., Nizami, A. S., Yasar, A., & Musharavati, F. (2025). "Advancing vertical integration and circularity in the textile industry by developing a novel framework of textile sustainability index." Sustainable Futures, , 101496. DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101496 | Impact Factor: 4.9 [Link]
Naeem, M., Abbas, M., Ala’a, H., Farid, M., Haider, M. A., Musharavati, F., Rehan, M., Khan, M. I., Naqvi, M., Nizami, A. S. (2025). "Evaluating Heavy Metal Contamination from Leachate Percolation for Sustainable Remediation Strategies." Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 17 , 100582. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100582 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Rehan, M., Shahzad, K., Ali, N., & Nizami, A. S. (2025). "Municipal solid waste gasification for resilient energy systems: advancing sustainable crisis preparedness in the wake of COVID-19." Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 13 , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1691738 | Impact Factor: 4.8 [Link]
Sajid, K., Rehan, M., Nizami, A. S. (2025). "Optimizing Bioethanol Production by Comparative Environmental and Economic Assessments of Multiple Agricultural Feedstocks." Processes, 13 (4), 1027. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13041027 | Impact Factor: 2.8 [Link]
Mazhar, I., Afzaal, M., Altaf, M., Sohail, M., Ashraf, R. S., & Nizami, A. S. (2025). "Structurally engineered monolithic catalyst for enhanced sunlight-driven degradation of ciprofloxacin in contaminated water systems." Discover Sustainability, 6 (1), 606. DOI: 10.1007/s43621-025-00606-x | Impact Factor: 3.0 [Link]
Javed, M. H., Ahmad, A., Nizami, A. S., Gastaldi, M., D’Adamo, I. (2025). "Sustainable Development at the Crossroads: Navigating Eco-Humanism and Eco-Modernism." Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 101018 , 101018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsc.2025.101018 | Impact Factor: 9.4 [Link]
Naqvi, M., Malik, M. A. I., Nizami, A. S., Qureshi, A. S. (2025). "Sustainable Hydrogen Production for Ammonia from Black Liquor Gasification Integrated with Modern Pulp Mills for Carbon-Neutral Systems." Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 107257 , 107257. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2025.107257 | Impact Factor: 7.8 [Link]
Saghir, M., Ayub, A., Nizami, A. S., Baqar, M., Kamyab, H., Waqas, M., Rehan, M., & Asam, Z. Z. (2025). "Sustainable valorization of leachate at Lakhodair landfill, Lahore: An integrated life cycle environmental and economic assessment of biogas production." Biomass and Bioenergy, 205 , 108540. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.108540 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Maryam Khan, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Sana Bashir, Abdullah Yasar (2024). "A carbon footprint accounting framework for sustainable textile manufacturing: Advancing greenhouse gas mitigation and net-zero strategies." Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, e70265 , 70265. DOI: 10.1002/ep.70265 | Impact Factor: 2.3 [Link]
Wang, C.; Feng, D.; Xia, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Huang, Y.; Zhu, X.; Zhu, X.; Liao, Q.; Murphy, J. D. (2024). "A comparative life cycle assessment of electro-anaerobic digestion to evaluate biomethane generation from organic solid waste." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 196 , 114347. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.114347 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Dad, F. P.; Khan, W. D.; Sharif, F.; Nizami, A. S. (2024). "Adsorption of trace heavy metals through organic compounds enriched biochar using isotherm adsorption and kinetic models." Environmental Research, 241 , 117702. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117702 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Xu, Q.; Ali, S.; Afzal, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Han, S.; Dar, M. A.; Zhu, D. (2024). "Advancements in bacterial chemotaxis: Utilizing the navigational intelligence of bacteria and its practical applications." Science of The Total Environment, , 172967. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172967 | Impact Factor: 8.0 [Link]
Musharavati, F.; Ahmad, A.; Javed, M. H.; Sajid, K.; Nizami, A. S. (2024). "Advancing biohydrogen production from organic fraction of municipal solid waste through thermal liquefaction." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.05.144 | Impact Factor: 8.1 [Link]
Musharavati, F.; Ahmad, A.; Javed, M. H.; Sajid, K.; Nizami, A. S. (2024). "Advancing biorefinery technologies through transesterification and hydrothermal liquefaction for biodiesel and bioproducts production." Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, , 105661. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105661 | Impact Factor: 6.3 [Link]
Shahbeik, H.; Panahi, H. K. S.; Dehhaghi, M.; Guillemin, G. J.; Fallahi, A.; Bandbafha, H. H.; Amiri, H.; Rehan, M.; Raikwar, D.; Latine, H.; Pandalone, B.; Khoshnevisan, B.; Sonne, C.; Vaccaro, L.; Nizami, A. S.; Gupta, V. K.; Lam, S. S.; Pan, J.; Luque, (2024). "Biomass to biofuels using hydrothermal liquefaction: A comprehensive review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 189 , 113976. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113976 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Ahmad, N.; Virk, A. L.; Nizami, A. S.; Lal, R.; Chang, S. X.; Hafeez, M. B.; Guo, X.; Wang, R.; Wang, X.; Iqbal, H. M. W.; Albasher, G.; Li, J. (2024). "Carbon trade-off and energy budgeting under conventional and conservation tillage in a rice-wheat double cropping system." Journal of Environmental Management, 351 , 119888. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119888 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
Barbara, C. E.; D’Adamo, I.; Gastaldi, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2024). "Clean energy for a sustainable future: Analysis of a PV system and LED bulbs in a hotel." Energy, 299 , 131547. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.131547 | Impact Factor: 9.4 [Link]
Iqbal, A.; Yasar, A.; Nizami, A. S.*; Haider, R.; Sultan, I. A.; Kedwaii, A. A.; Chaudhary, M. M.; Javed, M. H.; Ahmad, A.; Sajid, K.; Naqvi, M.; Ghori, M. U. (2024). "Empirical analysis of cost-effective and equitable solid waste management systems: Environmental and economic perspectives." Environmental Research, , 117858. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117858 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
D'Adamo, M. Gastaldi, M. Giannini, A.S. Nizami (2024). "Environmental implications and levelized cost analysis of E-fuel production under photovoltaic energy, direct air capture, and hydrogen.." Environmental Research, , 118163. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118163 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Feng, D.; Xia, A.; Wang, C.; Nizami, A. S.; Huang, Y.; Zhu, X.; Zhu, X.; Liao, Q. (2024). "External voltage promoting electro-fermentation of propionate wastewater in high concentration." Energy, , 134048. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.134048 | Impact Factor: 9.4 [Link]
Munir, M. T.; Naqvi, M.; Li, B.; Raza, R.; Khan, A.; Taqvi, S. A. A.; Nizami, A. S. (2024). "From Waste to Watts: Emerging role of waste lignin-derived materials for energy storage." Journal of Energy Storage, 82 , 110477. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.110477 | Impact Factor: 9.8 [Link]
Wang, C.; Wu, X.; Xia, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Huang, Y.; Zhu, X.; Zhu, X.; Liao, Q. (2024). "Improving anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic hydrolysate derived from hydrothermal pretreatment via applied voltages." Energy, 312 , 133651. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031277 | Impact Factor: 9.4 [Link]
Catalano, G.; D’Adamo, I.; Gastaldi, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Ribichini, M. (2024). "Incentive policies in biomethane production toward circular economy." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 202 , 114710. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.114710 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Iqbal, A.; Yasar, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Sultan, I. A.; Haider, R.; Tabinda, A. B.; Kedwii, A. A.; Chaudhary, M. M.; Ghori, M. U. (2024). "Modelling the Nexus of municipal solid waste sector for climate resilience and adaptation to nature-based solutions: A case study of Pakistan." Heliyon, 10 (11), e31134. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31134 | Impact Factor: 3.6 [Link]
Tunio, A. A.; Naqvi, M.; Qureshi, A. S.; Khushk, I.; Jatt, A. N.; Nizami, A. S.; Naqvi, H. A.; Charan, T. R.; Bhutto, M. A.; Tunio, N. A. (2024). "Multi enzyme production from mixed untreated agricultural residues applied in enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass for biofuel." Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 186 , 540–551. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.04.039 | Impact Factor: 7.8 [Link]
Panahi, H. K. S.; Bandbafha, H. H.; Dehhaghi, M.; Orooji, Y.; Mahian, O.; Shahbeik, H.; Kiehbadroudinezhad, M.; Kalam, M. A.; Maleh, H. K.; Jouzani, G. S.; Mei, C.; Guillemin, G. G.; Nizami, A. S.; Wang, Y.; Gupta, V. K.; Lam, S. S.; Pan, J.; Kim, K. H.; (2024). "Nanotechnology applications in biodiesel processing and production: A comprehensive review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 192 , 114219. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.114219 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Tubussum, H.; Aslam, M.; Hashim, H. M.; Marimuthu, M.; Mahmoud, K. H.; Alsubaie, A. S.; Bhutto, A. W.; Bazmi, A. A.; Bokhari, A.; Nizami, A. S. (2024). "Reorientation of energy policy and management: Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) framework implementation for Renewable and Thermal Energy Systems (RTES)." Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 191 , 780–798. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.08.106 | Impact Factor: 7.8 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Raza, M. A.; Abro, A. G.; Aman, M. M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Nizami, A. S.; Rashid, M. I. (2023). "A sustainable use of biomass for electrical energy harvesting using distributed generation systems." Energy, , 128036. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128036 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
Musharavati, F.; Sajid, K.; Anwer, I.; Nizami, A. S.*; Javed, M. H.; Ahmad, A.; Naqvi, M. (2023). "Advancing Biodiesel Production System from Mixed Vegetable Oil Waste: A Life Cycle Assessment of Environmental and Economic Outcomes." Sustainability, 15 (24), 16550. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su152416550 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, H.; Panahi, H. K. S.; Dehhaghi, M.; Orooji, Y.; Nizami, A. S.; Guillemin, G. G.; Gupta, V. K.; Lam, S. S.; Yang, Y.; Peng, W.; Pan, J.; Kim, K. H.; Aghbashlo, M.; Tabatabaei, M. (2023). "Applications of nanotechnology in biodiesel combustion and post-combustion stages." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 182 , 113414. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113414 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Shelare, S. D.; Belkhode, P. N.; Nikam, K. C.; Jathar, L. D.; Shahapurkar, K.; Soudagar, M. E. M.; Veza, I.; Khan, T. M. Y.; Kalam, M. A.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M. (2023). "Biofuels for a sustainable future: Examining the role of nano-additives, economics, policy, internet of things, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology in biodiesel production." Energy, , 128874. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128874 | Impact Factor: 9.4 [Link]
Jathar, L. D.; Ganesan, S.; Awasarmol, U.; Nikam, K.; Shahapurkar, K.; Tirth, V.; Nizami, A. S.; Lam, S. S.; Rehan, M. (2023). "Comprehensive review of environmental factors influencing the performance of photovoltaic panels: Concern over emissions at various phases throughout the lifecycle." Environmental Pollution, , 121474. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121474 | Impact Factor: 7.3 [Link]
Usmani, Z.; Sharma, M.; Tripathi, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Gong, L.; Nguyen, Q. D.; Reddy, M. S.; Thakur, V. K.; Gupta, V. K. (2023). "Converting biowaste streams into energy–leveraging microwave assisted valorization technologies for enhanced conversion." Journal of the Energy Institute, , 101161. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2022.101161 | Impact Factor: 6.2 [Link]
Ali, S. M.; Appolloni, A.; Cavallaro, F.; D’Adamo, I.; Di Vaio, A.; Ferella, F.; Nizami, A. S. (2023). "Editorial: Development Goals towards Sustainability." Sustainability, 15 (12), 9443. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129443 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
Amir, M.; Deshmukh, R. G.; Khalid, H. M.; Said, Z.; Raza, A.; Muyeen, S. M.; Nizami, A. S.; Elavarasan, R. M.; Saidur, R.; Sopian, K. (2023). "Energy storage technologies: An integrated survey of developments, global economical/environmental effects, optimal scheduling model, and sustainable adaption policies." Journal of Energy Storage, 72 , 108694. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108694 | Impact Factor: 9.8 [Link]
Yasar, A.; Basit, S.; Tabinda, A. B.; Ali, A.; Naqvi, S. U. K.; Nizami, A. S.; Naqvi, S. L. H.; Mahmood, S.; Tanveer, R. (2023). "Evaluation of operational and financial viability models of combined landfill site for intermediate cities in Pakistan." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30 (1), 1825-1840. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-24846-0 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Iqbal, A.; Yasar, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Sharif, F.; Tabinda, A. B.; Sultan, I. A.; Batool, S. A.; Haider, R.; Shahid, A.; Chaudhary, M. M.; Ahmad, M. (2023). "Evolution of Solid Waste Management System in Lahore: A Step towards Sustainability of the Sector in Pakistan." Applied Sciences, 13 (2), 983. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020983 | Impact Factor: 2.7 [Link]
Munir, M. T.; Li, B.; Naqvi, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2023). "Green loops and clean skies: Optimizing municipal solid waste management using data science for a circular economy." Environmental Research, , 117786. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117786 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Yang, H.; Rehan, M.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Tabatabaei, M.; Amjad, M.; et al. (2023). "Integrated Waste Biorefineries: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals." Frontiers in Energy Research, 4 , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1339666 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Ayub, A.; Ali Shah, S. F.; Qyyum, M. A.; Habib, D. Y.; Murtaza, M. A.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2023). "Sustainable economic growth potential of biomass-enriched countries through bioenergy production: State-of-the-art assessment using product space model." Frontiers in Energy Research, 11 , 1123262. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1123262 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Shafizadeh, A.; Shahbeik, H.; Nadian, M. H.; Gupta, V. K.; Nizami, A. S.; Lam, S. S. (2023). "Turning hazardous volatile matter compounds into fuel by catalytic steam reforming: An evolutionary machine learning approach." Journal of Cleaner Production, 413 , 137329. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137329 | Impact Factor: 10.0 [Link]
Waqas, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Jabeen, F.; Arikan, O. A.; Anees, A.; Hussain, F.; Javed, M. H.; Rehan, M. (2023). "Unlocking integrated waste biorefinery approach by predicting calorific value of waste biomass." Environmental Research, , 116943. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116943 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Iqbal, A.; Yasar, A.; Tabinda, A. B.; Haider, R.; Sultan, I. A.; Kedwii, A. A.; Nizami, A. S. (2023). "Waste as Resource for Pakistan: An Innovative Business Model of Regenerative Circular Economy to Integrate Municipal Solid Waste Management Sector." Sustainability, 15 (7), 6281. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15076281 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
Shabir, M.; Yasin, M.; Hussain, M.; Shafiq, I.; Akhter, P.; Nizami, A. S.; Park, Y. K. (2022). "A review on recent advances in the treatment of dye-polluted wastewater." Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 112 , 1-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2022.05.013 | Impact Factor: 6.0 [Link]
Iqbal, A.; Abdullah, Y.; Nizami, A. S.; Sultan, I. A.; Sharif, F. (2022). "Assessment of Solid Waste Management System in Pakistan and Sustainable Model from Environmental and Economic Perspective." Sustainability, 14 (19), 12680. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912680 | Impact Factor: 3.3 [Link]
Zhang, J.; Xia, A.; Chen, H.; Nizami, A. S.; Huang, Y.; Zhu, X.; Zhu, X.; Liao, Q. (2022). "Biobased carbon dots production via hydrothermal conversion of microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa." Science of the Total Environment, , 156144. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156144 | Impact Factor: 8.0 [Link]
Tuly, J. A.; Zabed, H. M.; Nizami, A. S.; Hassan, M. M.; Azam, S. M. R.; Awasthi, M. K. (2022). "Bioconversion of agro-food industrial wastes into value-added peptides by a Bacillus sp. mutant through solid-state fermentation." Bioresource Technology, , 126513. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126513 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
meen, M.; Zafar, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Ahmad, M.; Munir, M.; Sultana, S.; Usma, A.; Rehan, M. (2022). "Biodiesel Synthesis from Cucumis melo var. agrestis Seed Oil: Towards Non-Food Biomass Biorefineries." Frontiers in Energy Research, , 943. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2022.830845 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Qyyum, M. A.; Ihsanullah, I.; Ahmad, R.; Ismail, S.; Khan, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Tawfik, A. (2022). "Biohydrogen production from real industrial wastewater: Potential bioreactors, challenges in commercialization and future directions." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.01.195 | Impact Factor: 8.1 [Link]
Qyyum, M. A.; Shah, S. F. A.; Qadeer, K.; Naquash, A.; Yasin, M.; Rehan, M.; Tabatabaei, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Lee, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2022). "Biowaste to bioenergy options for sustainable economic growth opportunities in developing countries: Product space model analysis and policy map development." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 169 , 112832. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112832 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Tanveer, R.; Yasar, A.; Ikhlaq, A.; Nissar, H.; Nizami, A. S. (2022). "Comparison of ozonation, Fenton, and photo-Fenton processes for the treatment of textile dye-bath effluents integrated with electrocoagulation." Journal of Water Process Engineering, 46 , 102547. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102547 | Impact Factor: 7.0 [Link]
Zabed, H. M.; Bankar, S. B.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Alam, M.; Rahman, D.; Mofijur, M. (2022). "Design and Application of Biocatalysts for Biofuel and Biobased Material Production." Frontiers in Energy Research, , 1541. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2022.1030795 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Danish, M.; Ansari, K. B.; Danish, M.; Khan, N. A.; Aftab, R. A.; Zaidi, S.; Khan, M. S.; Mesfer, M. K. A.; Qyyum, M. A.; Nizami, A. S. (2022). "Developing convective–dispersive transport model to characterize fixed-bed adsorption of lead (II) over activated tea waste biosorbent." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, , 1-15. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02659-3 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
Xing, W.; Hao, J.; Ma, W.; Gong, G.; Nizami, A. S.; Song, Y. (2022). "Energy Performance of Buildings Using Electrochromic Smart Windows with Different Window-Wall Ratios." Journal of Green Building, 17 (1), 3-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3992/jgb.17.1.3 | Impact Factor: 0.9 [Link]
Soltanian, S.; Kalogirou, S. A.; Ranjbari, M.; Amiri, H.; Mahian, O.; Nizami, A. S.; Gupta, V. K.; Aghaei, S.; Peng, W.; Tabatabaei, M.; Aghbashlo, M. (2022). "Exergetic sustainability analysis of municipal solid waste treatment systems: A systematic critical review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 156 , 111975. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111975 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Tawfik, A.; Hasanan, K.; Abdullah, M.; Badr, O. A.; Awad, H. M.; Elsamadony, M.; Dissouky, A. E.; Qyyum, M. A.; Nizami, A. S. (2022). "Graphene enhanced detoxification of wastewater rich 4-nitrophenol in multistage anaerobic reactor followed by baffled high-rate algal pond." Journal of Hazardous Materials, , 127395. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127395 | Impact Factor: 11.3 [Link]
Qyyum, M. A.; Ismail, S.; Ni, S. Q.; Ihsanullah, I.; Ahmad, R.; Khan, A.; Tawfik, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Lee, M. (2022). "Harvesting biohydrogen from industrial wastewater: Production potential, pilot-scale bioreactors, commercialization status, techno-economics, and policy analysis." Journal of Cleaner Production, , 130809. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130809 | Impact Factor: 11.1 [Link]
Tanveer, R.; Yasar, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Tabinda, A. B. (2022). "Integration of physical and advanced oxidation processes for treatment and reuse of textile dye-bath effluents with minimum area footprint." Journal of Cleaner Production, , 135366. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135366 | Impact Factor: 11.1 [Link]
El-Malek, F. A.; Rofeal, M.; Zabed, H. M.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Qia, X. (2022). "Microorganism-mediated algal biomass processing for clean products manufacturing: Current status, challenges and future outlook." Fuel, 311 , 122612. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122612 | Impact Factor: 8.035 [Link]
Qadeer, K.; Ahmad, A.; Naquash, A.; Qyyum, M. A.; Majeed, K.; Zhou, Z.; He, T.; Nizami, A. S.; Lee, M. (2022). "Neural network-inspired performance enhancement of synthetic natural gas liquefaction plant with different minimum approach temperatures." Fuel, , 121858. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121858 | Impact Factor: 7.5 [Link]
Zabed, H. M.; Islam, J.; Chowdhury, F. I.; Zhao, M.; Awasthi, M. K.; Nizami, A. S.; Uddin, J.; Thomas, S.; Qi, X. (2022). "Recent insights into heterometal-doped copper oxide nanostructure-based catalysts for renewable energy conversion and generation." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 168 , 112887. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112887 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Aslam, R.; Sharif, F.; Baqar, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Ashraf, U. (2022). "Role of ambient air pollution in asthma spread among various population groups of Lahore City: a case study." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, , 1-16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-21470-x | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Haider, J.; Qyyum, M. A.; Riaz, A.; Naquash, A.; Kazmi, B.; Yasin, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Byun, M.; Lee, M.; Lim, H. (2022). "State-of-the-art process simulations and techno-economic assessments of ionic liquid-based biogas upgrading techniques: Challenges and prospects." Fuel, 314 , 123064. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.123064 | Impact Factor: 7.5 [Link]
Shahbeik, H.; Peng, W.; Panahi, H. K. S.; Dehhaghi, M.; Guillemin, G. J.; Fallahi, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Aghbashlo, M. (2022). "Synthesis of liquid biofuels from biomass by hydrothermal gasification: A critical review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 167 , 112833. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112833 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Sedghi, R.; Shahbeik, H.; Rastegari, H.; Rafiee, S.; Peng, W.; Nizami, A. S.; Aghbashlo, M. (2022). "Turning biodiesel glycerol into oxygenated fuel additives and their effects on the behavior of internal combustion engines: A comprehensive systematic review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 167 , 112805. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112805 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Yasar, A.; Shoukat, M.; Anwar, N.; Tabinda, A. B.; Anwar, M. N.; Nizami, A. S. (2021). "A Comparison of Waste Recycling Facilities for Their Contribution of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements in Ambient Air." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, , 24807–24815. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14187-9 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Anjum, M. S.; Ali, S. M.; Din, E.; Subhani, M. A.; Anwar, M. N.; Nizami, A. S.; Ashraf, U.; Khokhar, M. F. (2021). "An Emerged Challenge of Air Pollution and Ever-Increasing Particulate Matter in Pakistan: A Critical Review." Journal of Hazardous Materials, , S0304-3894(20)31933-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123943 | Impact Factor: 11.3 [Link]
Saeed, S.; Saleem, M.; Durrani, A.; Haider, J.; Riaz, M.; Saeed, S.; Qyyum, M. A.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Lee, M. (2021). "Determination of Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters of Pyrolysis of Coal and Sugarcane Bagasse Blends Pretreated by Ionic Liquid: A Step Towards Optimization of Energy Systems." Energies, 14 (9) , 2544. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en14092544 | Impact Factor: 3.252 [Link]
Qadeer, K.; Ahmad, A.; Qyyum, M. A.; Nizami, A. S.; Lee, M. (2021). "Developing machine learning models for relative humidity prediction in air-based energy systems and environmental management applications." Journal of Environmental Management, 292 , 112736. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112736 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
Nasr, M.; Tawfik, A.; Awad, H. M.; Galal, A.; El-Qelish, M.; Qyyum, M. A.; Khan, M. M. A.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Lee, M. (2021). "Dual production of hydrogen and biochar from industrial effluent containing phenolic compounds." Feul, 301 , 121087. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121087 | Impact Factor: 7.5 [Link]
Anwar, M. N.; Shabbir, M.; Tahir, E.; Iftikhar, M.; Saif, H.; Tahir, A.; Murtaza, M. A.; Khokhar, M. F.; Rehan, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Tabatabaei, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2021). "Emerging Challenges of Air Pollution and Particulate Matter in China, India, and Pakistan and Mitigating Solutions." Journal of Hazardous Materials, , 125851. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125851 | Impact Factor: 11.3 [Link]
Iqbal, A.; Qyyum, M. A.; Nizami, A. S.; Ahmad, S. A.; Lee, M. (2021). "Energy-efficient and cost-effective alternative separation techniques for 2-methoxyethanol–toluene azeotropic mixture: Design and control studies." Chemical Engineering and Processing – Process Intensification, 163 , 108376. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2021.108376 | Impact Factor: 3.9 [Link]
Ali, S. M.; Malik, F.; Anjum, M. S.; Siddiqui, G. F.; Anwar, M. N.; Lam, S. S.; Nizami, A. S.; Khokhar, M. F. (2021). "Exploring the Linkage between PM2.5 Levels and COVID-19 Spread and its Implications for Socio-Economic Circles." Environmental Research, 193 , 110421. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110421 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Khan, N.; Bano, A.; Zafar, M.; Munir, M.; Rehman, S.; Ahmad, M. (2021). "Exploring the Potential of Bacterial Biofilm in Enhancing Plant Growth and Nutrient Uptake under Stress Conditions." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28 , 32145–32158. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13685-0 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Saeed, M. A.; Farooq, M.; Anwar, A.; Abbas, M. M.; Soudagar, M. E. M.; Siddiqui, F. A.; Shakir, M. A.; Nizami, A. S. (2021). "Flame Propagation and Burning Characteristics of Pulverized Biomass for Sustainable Biofuel." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 11 (2) , 409–417. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00704-5 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
Hameed, Z.; Aslam, M.; Khan, Z.; Maqsood, K.; Atabani, A. E.; Ghauri, M.; Khurram, M. S.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2021). "Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste Blends with Biomass for Energy Production and Resources Recovery: Current Status, Hybrid Technologies and Innovative Prospects." Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 136 , 110375. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110375 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Battista, F.; Moustakas, K.; Nizami, A. S. (2021). "Integrated Biorefinery for the Planet's Future." Renewable Energy, , 1-4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.02.036 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
Loizidou, M.; Moustakas, K.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Tabatabaei, M. (2021). "New developments in sustainable waste-to-energy systems (Editorial)." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, , 111581. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.129270 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Mirmohamadsadeghi, S.; Karimi, K.; Azarbaijani, R.; Yeganeh, L. P.; Angelidaki, I.; Nizami, A. S.; Bhat, R.; Dashora, K.; Vijay, V. K.; Aghbashlo, M.; Gupta, V. K.; Tabatabaei, M. (2021). "Pretreatment of Lignocelluloses for Enhanced Biogas Production: A Review on Influencing Mechanisms and the Importance of Microbial Diversity." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 135 , 110173. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110173 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Munir, M.; Ahmad, M.; Rehan, M.; Saeed, M.; Lam, S. S.; Nizami, A. S.; Waseem, A.; Sultana, S.; Zafar, M. (2021). "Production of High-Quality Biodiesel from Novel Non-Edible Raphnus raphanistrum L. Seed Oil Using Copper Modified Montmorillonite Clay Catalyst." Environmental Research, 27 , 110398. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110398 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Tabatabaei, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Valijanian, E.; Panahi, H. K. S.; Nizami, A. S.; Ghanavati, H.; Sulaiman, A.; Mirmohamadsadeghi, S.; Karimi, K. (2020). "A Comprehensive Review on Recent Biological Innovations to Improve Biogas Production, Part 1: Upstream Strategies." Renewable Energy, 146 , 1204–1220. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.07.037 | Impact Factor: 9.1 [Link]
Tabatabaei, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Valijanian, E.; Panahie, H. K. S.; Nizami, A. S.; Ghanavati, H.; Sulaiman, A.; Mirmohamadsadeghi, S.; Karimi, K. (2020). "A Comprehensive Review on Recent Biological Innovations to Improve Biogas Production, Part 2: Mainstream and Downstream Strategies." Renewable Energy, 146 , 1392–1407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.07.037 | Impact Factor: 9.1 [Link]
Soltanian, S.; Aghbashlo, M.; Almasi, F.; Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, H.; Nizami, A. S.; Ok, Y. S.; Lam, S. S.; Tabatabaei, M. (2020). "A Critical Review of the Effects of Pretreatment Methods on the Exergetic Aspects of Lignocellulosic Biofuels." Energy Conversion and Management, 212 , 112792. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112792 | Impact Factor: 10.9 [Link]
Ferrari, G.; Pezzuolo, A.; Nizami, A. S.; Marinello, F. (2020). "Bibliometric Analysis of Trends in Biomass for Bioenergy Research." Energies, 13 (14) , 3714. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en13143714 | Impact Factor: 3.252 [Link]
Munir, M.; Ahmad, M.; Saeed, M.; Waseem, A.; Nizami, A. S.*; Sultana, S.; Zafar, M.; Rehan, M.; Srinivasan, G. R.; Ali, A. M. (2020). "Biodiesel Production from Novel Non-Edible Caper (Capparis spinosa L.) Seeds Oil Employing Cu–Ni Doped ZrO₂ Catalyst." Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, , 110558. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110558 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Shakoor, A.; Khan, A. L.; Akhter, P.; Aslam, M.; Bilad, M. R.; Maafa, I. M.; Moustakas, K.; Nizami, A. S.; Hussain, M. (2020). "CO₂ from Waste to Resource by Developing Novel Mixed Matrix Membranes." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-10044-3 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Anwar, M. N.; Fayyaz, A.; Sohail, N. F.; Khokhar, M. F.; Baqar, M.; Raja, M. U. F.; Rehan, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Tabatabaei, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2020). "CO₂ Utilization: Turning Greenhouse Gas into Fuels and Valuable Products." Journal of Environmental Management, 260 , 110059. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.110059 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
Khounani, Z.; Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, H.; Nizami, A. S.; Sulaiman, A.; Tabatabaei, M.; et al. (2020). "Data on Environmental Analysis of Natural Antioxidant Production from Walnut Husk by a Solar Photovoltaic-Driven System as a Replacement for Potentially Carcinogenic Synthetic." Data in Brief, 28 , 104933. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.104933 | Impact Factor: 1.4 [Link]
Khan, N.; Khan, M. D.; Sabir, S.; Nizami, A. S.; Anwer, A. H.; Rehan, M.; Khan, M. Z. (2020). "Deciphering the Effects of Temperature on Bio-Methane Generation through Anaerobic Digestion." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116101 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Waqas, M.; Asam, Z.; Rehan, M.; Anwar, M. N.; Khattak, R. A.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Tabatabaei, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2020). "Development of Biomass-Derived Biochar for Agronomic and Environmental Remediation Applications." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, , 1-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00954-9 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
Habib, N.; Shamair, Z.; Tara, N.; Nizami, A. S.; Akhtar, F. H.; Ahmad, N. M.; Gilani, M. A.; Bilad, M. R.; Khan, A. L. (2020). "Development of Highly Permeable and Selective Mixed Matrix Membranes Based on Pebax® 1657 and NOTT-300 for CO₂ Capture." Separation and Purification Technology, 234 , 116101. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116101 | Impact Factor: 8.6 [Link]
Moustakas, K.; Rehan, M.; Loizidou, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Naqvi, M. (2020). "Energy and Resource Recovery through Integrated Sustainable Waste Management." Applied Energy, 261 , 114372. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114372 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
Tabatabaei, M.; Bandbafha, H. H.; Aghbashlo, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2020). "Integrated Sustainability Analysis of Combustion Engines (ISACE) as an Alternative to Classical Combustion Analysis." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 131 , 109981. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.109981 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Asam, Z.; O'Driscoll, C.; Abbas, M.; O'Connor, M.; Waqas, M.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Xiao, L. (2020). "Mechanism and Role of Seeded Native Grasses to Immobilize Nitrogen on Harvested Blanket Peat Forests for Protection of Water Courses." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27 , 1-5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-07018-9 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Ishaq, M.; Gilani, M. A.; Afzal, Z. M.; Bilad, M. R.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Tahir, E.; Khan, A. L. (2020). "Novel Poly Deep Eutectic Solvents Based Supported Liquid Membranes for CO₂ Capture." Frontiers in Energy Research, 8 , 595041. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2020.595041 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Ali, S. N.; Baqar, M.; Mumtaz, M.; Ashraf, U.; Anwar, M. N.; Mahmood, A.; Qadir, A.; Ahmad, S. R.; Nizami, A. S.; Jun, H. (2020). "Organochlorine Pesticides in the Surrounding Soils of POPs Destruction Facility: Source Fingerprinting, Human Health, and Ecological Risks Assessment." Environmental Science and Pollution Research, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-07183-7 | Impact Factor: 5.8 [Link]
Haider, J.; Qyyum, M. A.; Kazmi, B.; Ali, I.; Nizami, A. S.; Lee, M. (2020). "Simulation Study of Deep Eutectic Solvent-Based Biogas Upgrading Process Integrated with Single Mixed Refrigerant Biomethane Liquefaction." Biofuel Research Journal, 7 (4) , 1245. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18331/BRJ2020.7.4.4 | Impact Factor: 2.0 [Link]
Qyyum, M. A.; Yasin, M.; Nawaz, A.; He, T.; Ali, W.; Haider, J.; Qadeer, K.; Nizami, A. S.; Moustakas, K.; Lee, M. (2020). "Single-Solution-Based Vortex Search Strategy for Optimal Design of Offshore and Onshore Natural Gas Liquefaction Processes." Energies, 13 (7) , 1732. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en13071732 | Impact Factor: 3.252 [Link]
Kashif, M.; Awan, M. B.; Nawaz, S.; Amjad, M.; Talib, B.; Farooq, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M. (2020). "Untapped Renewable Energy Potential of Crop Residues in Pakistan: Challenges and Future Directions." Journal of Environmental Management, 256 , 109924. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109924 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
U. Rashid, A. S. Nizami, M. Rehan (2019). ""Waste biomass utilization for value-added green products." Current Organic Chemistry, 23 (14) , 1497–1498. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/138527282314191001151605 | Impact Factor: 2.1 [Link]
Moustakas, K.; Loizidou, M.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2019). "A Review of Recent Developments in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Systems: Key Challenges and Future Perspective." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, , 109418. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109418 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Dehhaghi, M.; Tabatabaei, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Panahi, H. K. S.; Nizami, A. S. (2019). "A State-of-the-Art Review on the Application of Nanomaterials for Enhancing Biogas Production." Journal of Environmental Management, 251 , 109597. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109597 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
R. Miandad, M. Rehan, M. A. Barakat, A. S. Aburiazaiza, H. Khan, I. M. I. Ismail, J. Dhavamani, J. Gardy, A. Hassanpour, A. S. Nizami (2019). "Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste: moving toward pyrolysis-based biorefineries." Frontiers in Energy Research, 7 , 27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2019.00027 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Sajjad, Z.; Gilani, M. A.; Nizami, A. S.; Bilad, M. R.; Khan, A. L. (2019). "Development of Novel Hydrophilic Ionic Liquid Membranes for the Recovery of Biobutanol through Pervaporation." Journal of Environmental Management, 251 , 109618. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109618 [Link]
Rajaeifar, M. A.; Tabatabaei, M.; Aghbashlo, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Heidrich, O. (2019). "Emissions from Urban Bus Fleets Running on Biodiesel Blends under Real-World Operating Conditions: Implications for Designing Future Case Studies." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 111 , 276–292. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.05.004 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Anwer, A. H.; Khan, M. D.; Khan, N.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Khan, M. Z. (2019). "Environmental Development of Novel MnO₂ Coated Carbon Felt Cathode for Microbial Electroreduction of CO₂ to Biofuels." Journal of Environmental Management, 249 , 109376. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109376 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
M. A. Tabatabaei, M. Aghbashlo, M. Dehhaghi, H. K. S. Panahi, M. Rehan, A. S. Nizami (2019). "Exploring the potential of microalgae for wastewater treatment and renewable energy production: A sustainable approach toward circular bioeconomy." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 107 , 448–463. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.03.007 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
M. I. Khan, M. K. Almesfer, M. Danish, I. H. Ali, H. Shoukry, R. Patel, J. Gardy, A. S. Nizami, M. Rehan (2019). "Potential of Saudi natural clay as an effective adsorbent in heavy metals removal from wastewater." Desalination and Water Treatment, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2019.24270 | Impact Factor: 1.0 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Shahzad, K.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T.; Iqbal, T.; Rashid, M. I. (2019). "Revisiting the Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste: The Role of Process Parameters in Maximizing Methane Yield." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 109 , 361–375. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.04.008 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Munir, M.; Saeed, M.; Ahmad, M.; Waseem, A.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Arshad, M.; Sultana, S. (2019). "Sustainable Production of Biodiesel from Novel Non-Edible Seed Oil Using Bimetallic Impregnated Montmorillonite Clay Catalyst." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 109 , 321–332. | Impact Factor: 16.3
Khounani, Z.; Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, H.; Nizami, A. S.; Sulaiman, A.; Goli, S. A. H.; Tavassoli-Kafrani, E.; Ghaffari, A.; Rajaeifar, M. A.; Kim, K. H.; Talebi, A. F.; Aghbashlo, M.; Tabatabaei, M. (2019). "Unlocking the Potential of Walnut Husk Extract in the Production of Waste Cooking Oil-Based Biodiesel." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, , 109588. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109588 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Ouda, O. K. M.; Peterson, H. P.; Rehan, M.; Sadef, Y.; Alghazo, J. M.; Nizami, A. S. (2018). "A Case Study of Sustainable Construction Waste Management in Saudi Arabia." Waste and Biomass Valorization, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-017-0174-9 | Impact Factor: 2.8 [Link]
Shahzad, K.; Cucek, L.; Sagir, M.; Ali, N.; Rashid, M. I.; Nazir, R.; Nizami, A. S.; Al-Turaif, H. A.; Ismail, I. M. I. (2018). "An Ecological Feasibility Study for Developing Sustainable Street Lighting System." Journal of Cleaner Production, 175 , 683–695. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.057 | Impact Factor: 11.1 [Link]
Adeel, S.; Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Waqas, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K. (2018). "Assessment of Spent Tea as an Alternative Fuel for Cement Industry." Waste and Biomass Valorization, 9(10) , 1873–1881. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-017-9942-4 | Impact Factor: 2.8 [Link]
M. N. Anwar, A. Fayyaz, N. F. Sohail, M. F. Khokhar, M. Baqar, W. D. Khan, K. Rasool, M. Rehan, A. S. Nizami (2018). "CO₂ capture and storage: A way forward for sustainable environment." Journal of Environmental Management, , 226: 131–144. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.08.009 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
M. Waqas, A. S. Aburiazaiza, R. Miandad, M. Rehan, M. A. Barakat, A. S. Nizami (2018). "Development of biochar as fuel and catalyst in energy recovery technologies." Journal of Cleaner Production, 188 , 477–488. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.017 | Impact Factor: 11.1 [Link]
N. Khan, M. D. Khan, A. S. Nizami*, M. Rehan, A. Shaida, A. Ahmad, M. Z. Khan (2018). "Energy generation through bioelectrochemical degradation of pentachlorophenol in microbial fuel cell." RSC Advances, , 8 (37): 20726–20736. DOI: 10.1039/C8RA01643G | Impact Factor: 4.6 [Link]
Ouda, O. K. M.; Khalid, Y.; Ajbar, A. H.; Rehan, M.; Shahzad, K.; Wazeer, I.; Nizami, A. S (2018). "Long-term Desalinated Water Demand and Investment Requirements: A Case Study of Riyadh." Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, 8 (3) , 432–446. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wrd.2017.107 | Impact Factor: 4.5 [Link]
Waqas, M.; Nizami, A. S.*; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Barakat, M. A.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Rashid, M. I. (2018). "Optimization of Food Waste Compost with the Use of Biochar." Journal of Environmental Management, 216 , 70–81. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.06.015 | Impact Factor: 8.4 [Link]
M. Waqas, A. S. Nizami*, A. S. Aburiazaiza, M. A. Barakat, I. M. Rashid, I. M. I. Ismail (2018). "Optimizing the Process of Food Waste Compost and Valorizing Its Applications: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia." Journal of Cleaner Production, 176 , 426–438. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.165 | Impact Factor: 11.1 [Link]
M. Naqvi, E. Dahlquist, J. Yan, S. R. Naqvi, A. S. Nizami, C. A. Salman, M. Danish, U. Farooq, M. Rehan, Z. Khan, A. S. Qureshi (2018). "Polygeneration System Integrated with Small Non-Wood Pulp Mills for Substitute Natural Gas Production." Applied Energy, 224 , 636–646. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.05.005 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
H. Rahimzadeh, M. Tabatabaei, M. Aghbashlo, H. K. S. Panahi, A. Rashidi, S. A. H. Goli, M. Mostafaei, M. Ardjmand, A. S. Nizami (2018). "Potential of acid-activated bentonite and SO₃H-functionalized MWCNTs for biodiesel production from residual olive oil under biorefinery scheme." Frontiers in Energy Research, , 6: 137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2018.00137 | Impact Factor: 2.4 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M. (2018). "Towards Nanotechnology-Based Biofuel Industry (Editorial)." Biofuel Research Journal, 18 , 798–799. DOI: 10.18331/BRJ2018.5.2.2 | Impact Factor: 2.0 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Waqas, M.; Naqvi, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K.; Miandad, R.; Khan, M. Z.; Syamsiro, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T. (2018). "Waste Biorefineries: Enabling Circular Economies in Developing Countries." Bioresource Technology, 248 , 10–20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.097 | Impact Factor: 11.4 [Link]
M. Rehan, J. Gardy, A. Demirbas, U. Rashid, W. M. Budzianowski, D. Pant, A. S. Nizami (2018). "Waste to Biodiesel: A Preliminary Assessment for Saudi Arabia." Bioresource Technology, 250 , 17–25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.11.024 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.*; Shahzad, K.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T.; Iqbal, T.; Demirbas, A. (2017). "Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste for Energy Production." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 79 , 167–186. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJRET.2017.088980 | Impact Factor: 16.8 [Link]
Samun, I.; Saeed, R.; Abbas, M.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Asam, Z. Z. (2017). "Assessment of Bioenergy Production from Solid Waste." Energy Procedia, 142 , 655–660. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.108 [Link]
Shahzad, K.; Nizami, A. S.; BaFail, A. O.; Sagir, M.; Rehan, M.; Maier, S.; Khan, M. Z.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Basahi, J. M. (2017). "Biodiesel Production Potential from Fat Fraction of Municipal Waste in Makkah." PLoS ONE, 12 (2) , e0171297. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0171297 | Impact Factor: 3.7 [Link]
Iqbal, T.; Nizami, A. S.; Eckhoff, S.; Barreto, M. L. A.; Sadef, Y.; Rehan, M.; Budzianowski, W. M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K. (2017). "Biomass Conservation Using an Optimized Drying Process for Energy Sorghum." Renewable Energy Focus, 19–20 , 1–7. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ref.2017.03.005 | Impact Factor: 4.8 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.*; Shahzad, K.; Rehan, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Khan, M. Z.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T.; Basahi, J. M.; Demirbas, A. (2017). "Developing Waste Biorefinery in Makkah: A Way Forward to Convert Urban Waste into Renewable Energy." Applied Energy, 186 (2) , 189–196. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.116 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
Khan, M. D.; Khan, N.; Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Sabir, S.; Khan, M. Z. (2017). "Effect of Co-Substrates on Biogas Production and Anaerobic Decomposition of Pentachlorophenol." Bioresource Technology, 238 , 492–501. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.04.063 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
Miandad, R.; Barakat, M. A.; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Effect of Plastic Waste Types on Pyrolysis Liquid Oil." International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 119 , 239–252. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2016.09.017 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Miandad, R.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Demirbas, A.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Effect of Zeolite Catalysts on Pyrolysis Liquid Oil." International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 119 , 162–175. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2016.11.015 | Impact Factor: 4.1 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Rahmaniana, N.; Hyatta, X.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Energy Savings in CO2 Capture System through Intercooling Mechanism." Energy Procedia, 142 , 3683–3688. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.262 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Naqvi, M.; Ouda, O.; Syamsiro, M.; Waqas, M.; Miandad, R.; Asam, Z. Z.; Ismail, I. M. I. (2017). "Energy, Economic and Environmental Savings by Waste Recycling: A Case Study of Madinah City." Energy Procedia, 142 , 910–915. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.146 [Link]
Ouda, O. K. M.; Rehan, M.; Nader, N.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Environmental and Economic Benefits of Recovered Paper: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia." Energy Procedia, 142 , 2424–2429. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.272 [Link]
Qureshi, A. S.; Khushk, I.; Simiar, A. A.; Ali, C. H.; Naqvi, M.; Danish, M.; Ahmed, A.; Majeed, H.; Jatt, A. N. M.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Fruit Waste to Energy through Open Fermentation." Energy Procedia, 142 , 904–909. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.145 [Link]
R. Miandad, M. Rehan, M. A. Barakat, A. S. Aburiazaiza, J. Gardy, I. M. I. Ismail, A. S. Nizami (2017). "Hydrogen production from co-gasification of food waste and plastic waste: Energy efficiency and economic feasibility." Waste Management, 69 , 59–70. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2017.08.032 | Impact Factor: 6.8 [Link]
Khan, M. Z.; Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Sultana, S.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Shahzad, K. (2017). "Microbial Electrolysis Cells for Hydrogen Production and Wastewater Treatment: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia." Applied Energy, 185 (1) , 410–420. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.005 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
Miandad, R.; Barakat, M. A.; Rehan, M.; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Plastic waste to liquid oil through catalytic pyrolysis using natural and synthetic zeolite catalysts." Waste Management, 69 , 66–78. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2017.08.032 | Impact Factor: 7.1 [Link]
Miandad, R.; Barakat, M. A.; Rehan, M.; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Nizami, A. S. Journal (2017). "Pyrolysis of Plastics to Liquid Fuel Using Metal Oxide Catalysts: A Review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 68 , 934–946. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.002 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Shahzad, K.; Karthikeyan, O. P.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T.; Gardy, J.; Demirbas, A. (2017). "Recent Advances in Biomass Pyrolysis Conversion Technologies for Biofuels: A Review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 71 , 476–501. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.12.080 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Demirbas, A.; Al-Sasi, B. O.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Recent Volatility in the Price of Crude Oil." Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 12 (5) , 408–414. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15567249.2016.1153751 | Impact Factor: 2.2 [Link]
Zafar, A.; Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T.; Rashid, M. I.; Khan, M. Z. (2017). "The Influence of Microwave Pre-treatment on Bioenergy Production from Organic Wastes." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 79 , 290–305. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.064 | Impact Factor: 16.8 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Shahzad, K.; Miandad, R.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T.; Basahi, J. M.; Demirbas, A. (2017). "Trends and Sustainability Criteria of Solid Waste-to-Energy Technologies: A Life Cycle Assessment Review." 576–584, 18 , 576–584. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.079 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Waqas, M.; Naqvi, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K.; Miandad, R.; Khan, M. Z.; Syamsiro, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Almeelbi, T. (2017). "Waste Biorefineries: A Potential Game Changer in Sustainable Waste Management." Bioresource Technology, 228 , 394–403. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2016.12.104 | Impact Factor: 11.4 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Waqas, M.; Naqvi, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K.; Miandad, R.; Khan, M. Z.; Syamsiro, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Pant, D. (2017). "Waste Biorefineries: Enabling Circular Economies in Developing Countries." Bioresource Technology, 241 , 1101–1117. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.097 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Waqas, M.; Naqvi, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K.; Miandad, R.; Khan, M. Z.; Syamsiro, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Pant, D. (2017). "Waste biorefineries: Enabling circular economies in developing countries." Bioresource Technology, 241 , 1101–1117. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.097 | Impact Factor: 11.4 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Gardy, J.; Raza, G.; Naqvi, M.; Ismail, I. M. (2017). "Waste to Energy: A Case Study of Madinah City." Energy Procedia, 142 , 688–693. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.113 [Link]
Ouda, O. K. M.; Raza, S. A.; Al-Waked, R.; Al-Asad, J. F.; Nizami, A. S. (2017). "Waste-to-Energy Potential in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia." Journal of King Saud University - Engineering Sciences, 29(3) , 212–220. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2015.02.002 [Link]
Miandad, R.; Barakat, M. A.; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2016). "Catalytic Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste: A Review." Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 102 , 822–838. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2016.06.022 | Impact Factor: 7.8 [Link]
Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S.; Taylan, O.; Al-Sasi, B. O.; Demirbas, A. (2016). "Determination of Wax Content in Crude Oil." Petroleum Science and Technology, 34 (9) , 799–804. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2016.1149888 | Impact Factor: 1.4 [Link]
Demirbas, A.; Rehan, M.; Al-Sasi, B. O.; Nizami, A. S. (2016). "Evaluation of Natural Gas Hydrates as a Future Methane Source." Petroleum Science and Technology, 34 (13) , 1204–1210. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2016.1185442 | Impact Factor: 1.4 [Link]
Miandad, R.; Barakat, M. A.; Aburiazaiza, A. S.; Rehan, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Nizami, A. S. (2016). "From plastic waste to valuable liquid fuels: a comprehensive review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 56 , 426–436. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.11.022 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
Demirbas, A.; Bafail, A.; Nizami, A. S. (2016). "Heavy Oil Upgrading: Unlocking the Future Fuel Supply." Petroleum Science and Technology, 34 (4) , 303–308. DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2015.1136949 | Impact Factor: 1.4 [Link]
Miandad, R.; Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Barakat, M.; Khan, I.; Mustafa, A.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Murphy, J. D. (2016). "Influence of Temperature and Reaction Time on the Conversion of Polystyrene Waste to Pyrolysis Liquid Oil." Waste Management, 58 , 250–259. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.09.023 | Impact Factor: 7.1 [Link]
Rathore, D.; Nizami, A. S.; Pant, D.; Singh, A. (2016). "Key Issues in Estimating Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings of Biofuels: Challenges and Perspectives." Biofuel Research Journal, 10 , 380–393. DOI: 10.18331/BRJ2016.3.2.3 | Impact Factor: 2.0 [Link]
Lai, L.; Kumar, S.; Chintala, R.; Owens, V. N.; Clay, D.; Schumacher, J.; Nizami, A. S.; Lee, S. S.; Rafique, R. (2016). "Modeling the Impacts of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Soil CO2 Fluxes from a Switchgrass Stand Recently Converted from Cropland." Journal of Environmental Sciences, 43 , 15–25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2015.08.019 | Impact Factor: 6.3 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.*; Ouda, O. K. M.; Rehan, M.; El-Maghraby, A. M. O.; Gardy, J.; Hassanpour, A.; Kumar, S.; Ismail, I. M. I. (2016). "The Potential of Saudi Arabian Natural Zeolites in Energy Recovery Technologies." Energy, 108 , 162–171. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.030 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
Sadef, Y.; Poulsen, T. G.; Habib, K.; Iqbal, T.; Nizami, A. S. (2016). "Uncertainty in Degradation Rates for Organic Micro-Pollutants during Full-Scale Sewage Sludge Composting." Waste Management, 56 , 396–402. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.06.018 | Impact Factor: 7.1 [Link]
Ouda, O. K. M.; Raza, S. A.; Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Al-Waked, R.; Korres, N. E. (2016). "Waste to Energy Potential: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia." Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 61 , 328–340. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.04.005 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
T. Iqbal, S. Eckhoff, A. F. Syed, A. S. Nizami, Y. Sadef (2015). "Airflow resistance of chopped miscanthus on drying platform." Transactions of ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers), 58(2) , 2151-0032. DOI: 10.13031/trans.58.10827 | Impact Factor: 1.238 [Link]
Nizami, A. S.*; Rehan, M.; Ouda, O. K. M.; Shahzad, K.; Sadef, Y.; Iqbal, T.; Ismail, I. M. I. (2015). "An Argument for Developing Waste-to-Energy Technologies in Saudi Arabia." Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45 , 337–342. DOI: 10.3303/CET1545057 [Link]
Rahmanian, N.; Bt Ali, S. H.; Homayoonfard, M.; Ali, N. J.; Rehan, M.; Sadef, Y.; Nizami, A. S. (2015). "Analysis of Physiochemical Parameters to Evaluate the Drinking Water Quality in the State of Perak, Malaysia." Journal of Chemistry, 716125, , 10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/716125 | Impact Factor: 2.6 [Link]
Shahzad, K.; Rehan, M.; Ismail, I. M. I.; Sagir, M.; Tahir, M. S.; Bertok, B.; Nizami, A. S. (2015). "Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Different Lighting Devices." Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45 , 631–636. DOI: 10.3303/CET1545106 [Link]
A. Demirbas, B. O. Al-Sasi, A. S. Nizami (2015). "Conversion of waste tires to liquid products via sodium carbonate catalytic pyrolysis." Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 38(16) , 2487–2493. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2015.1052598 | Impact Factor: 2.9 [Link]
A. S. Nizami (2015). "How can we achieve sustainable living using indigenous knowledge?." International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Research, (1), 18-29.
Tahir, M. S.; Shahzad, K.; Shahid, Z.; Sagir, M.; Rehan, M.; Nizami, A. S. (2015). "Producing Methane Enriched Biogas Using Solvent Absorption Method." Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45 , 1309–1314. DOI: 10.3303/CET1545219 [Link]
Demirbas, A.; Alsulami, H.; Nizami, A. S. (2015). "The Natural Gas Potential of Saudi Arabia." Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 38 (18) , 2635–2642. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2015.1070218 | Impact Factor: 2.9 [Link]
Y. Sadef, A. S. Nizami, S. A. Batool, M. N. Chaudhary, O. K. M. Ouda, Z. Z. Asam, K. Habib, M. Rehan, A. Demirbas (2015). "Waste-to-energy and recycling value for developing integrated solid waste management plan in Lahore." Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 11(7) , 571–581. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15567249.2015.1052595 | Impact Factor: 4.6 [Link]
A. Orozco; A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy; E. Groom (2013). "Optimizing the thermophilic hydrolysis of grass silage in a two-phase anaerobic digestion system." Bioresource Technology, 143 , 117–125. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.118 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
A. S. Nizami; A. Orozco; E. Groom; B. Dieterich; J. D. Murphy (2012). "How much gas can we get from grass?." Applied Energy, 92 , 783–790. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.08.033 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
T. Thamsiriroj; A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy (2012). "Use of modelling to aid design of a two-phase grass digestion system." Bioresource Technology, 110 , 379–389. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.01.113 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
T. Thamsiriroj; A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy (2012). "Why does mono-digestion of grass silage fail in long term operation?." Applied Energy, 95 , 64–76. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.02.008 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
J. Brown; A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy (2011). "Assessing the Cost of Biofuel Production with Increasing Penetration of the Transport Fuel Market: A Case Study of Gaseous Biomethane in Ireland." Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15 (9) , 4537–4547. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.098 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
A. S. Nizami*; S. Molander; Z. Z. Asam; R. Rafique; N. E. Korres; G. Kiely; J. D. Murphy (2011). "Comparative Analysis of the EIA System of Developed and Developing Countries: Cases of Hydroelectric Power Plants in Pakistan, Norway, and Sweden." International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 18 (2) , 134–142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2011.559399 | Impact Factor: 7.7 [Link]
Z. Asam; T. G. Poulsen; A. S. Nizami; R. Rafique; G. Kiely; J. D. Murphy (2011). "How Can We Improve Biomethane Production per Unit of Feedstock in Biogas Plants?." Applied Energy, 88 (6) , 2013–2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.12.036 | Impact Factor: 11.0 [Link]
A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy (2011). "Optimizing the operation of a two-phase anaerobic digestion system digesting grass silage." Environmental Science & Technology, 45 (17) , 7561–7569. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/es201357r | Impact Factor: 11.3 [Link]
A. Singh; A. S. Nizami*; N. E. Korres; J. D. Murphy (2011). "The effect of reactor design on the sustainability of grass biomethane." Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15 (3) , 1567–1574. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2010.11.038 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
R. Rafique; T. G. Poulsen; A. S. Nizami*; Z. Z. Asam; J. D. Murphy; G. Kiely (2010). "Effect of Thermal, Chemical and Thermo-Chemical Pre-treatments to Enhance Methane Production." Energy, 35 , 4556–4561. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2010.07.011 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
N. E. Korres; A. Singh; A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy (2010). "Is Grass Biomethane a Sustainable Transport Biofuel?." Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefinery, 4 , 310–325. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.228 | Impact Factor: 3.9 [Link]
A. Singh; D. Pant; N. E. Korres; A. S. Nizami; S. Prasad; J. D. Murphy (2010). "Key Issues in Life Cycle Assessment of Ethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Challenges and Perspectives." Bioresource Technology, 101 , 5003–5012. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2009.11.062 | Impact Factor: 9.0 [Link]
A. S. Nizami; T. Thamsiriroj; A. Singh; J. D. Murphy (2010). "The Role of Leaching and Hydrolysis in a Two Phase Grass Digestion System." Energy & Fuels, 24 (8) , 4549–4559. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/ef100677s | Impact Factor: 5.3 [Link]
A. S. Nizami; J. D. Murphy (2010). "What Type of Digester Configurations Should Be Employed to Produce Biomethane from Grass Silage?." Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14 , 1558–1568. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2010.02.006 | Impact Factor: 16.3 [Link]
A. S. Nizami; N. E. Korres; J. D. Murphy (2009). "A Review of the Integrated Process for the Production of Grass Biomethane." Environmental Science & Technology, 43 , 8496–8508. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/es901533j | Impact Factor: 11.3 [Link]

Books (Complete)

S Zhang, G Luo, Y Shi, A Bialowiec, AS Nizami (2024). Biomass Conversion and Organic Waste Utilization. "MDPI – Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute". 9783725818938.
M Tabatabaei, Hamid Amiri, AS Nizami (2023). Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability. "Elsevier Inc., USA". 9780323917568.
Tabatabaei, M., Amiri, H., & Nizami, A. S. (2023). Higher alcohols production platforms: from strain development to process design. "Elsevier Inc.". 9780323917568.
M Rehan, AS Nizami, M Tabatabaei, K Moustakas, AL Khan, MZ Khan (2021). Nanocatalysts in Biofuel Process Optimization. "Frontiers Media SA". 9782889718092.
M Rehan, AS Nizami, U Rashid, MR Naqvi (2019). Waste Biorefineries: Future Energy, Green Products and Waste Treatment. "Frontiers (Frontiers Media SA)". 9780128203613.
OP Karthikeyan, R Banu, S Xu, AS Nizami, Kaliappan, Visvanathan (2017). Organic Resource Management in Asia Pacific Countries. "Elsevier Inc., USA". 9780128203613.

Book Chapters

P Mohammadi, A Zenouzi, M Chai, AS Nizami, SS Lam, VK Gupta, M Aghbashlo, M Tabatabaei (2023). Biodiesel plants operation: prominent parameters, process control, and troubleshooting, . in Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780128203613
H Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, M Kiehbadroudinezhad, P Mohammadi, AS Nizami, VK Gupta, S Aghaei, M Aghbashlo, M Tabatabaei (2023). Biodiesel plants: real-world economics, case studies of plants failure, and way forward, . in Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780128203613
H Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, S Aghaei, M Aghbashlo, M Kiehbadroudinezhad, VK Gupta, P Mohammadi, AS Nizami, Y Yang, M Tabatabaei (2023). Biodiesel plants: real-world sustainability analysis using environmental and social life cycle assessment, . in Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780128203613
A Aqeel, J Zafar, P Mohammadi, M Tabatabaei, M Aghbashlo, TMI Mahlia, AS Nizami (2023). Biodiesel: the fundamentals, . in Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780128203613
M Tabatabaei, A Alidadi, M Dehhaghi, HKS Panahi, SS Lam, AS Nizami, M Aghbashlo, GS Jouzani (2023). Fungi as Bioreactors for Biodiesel Production, . in Fungi in Fuel Biotechnology (pp.39–67). Springer, Cham. ISBN: 9783030444884
H Amiri, M Tabatabaei, AS Nizami (2023). Higher alcohols: applications as fuels and chemicals, . in Higher alcohols production platforms: from strain development to process design Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780323917568
H Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, M Kiehbadroudinezhad, M Aghbashlo, VK Gupta, P Mohammadi, H Amiri, AS Nizami, M Tabatabaei (2023). Life cycle sustainability assessment of higher alcohol: energy, environmental, and social indicators, . in Higher alcohols production platforms: from strain development to process design Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780323917568
M Shabbir, MN Anwar, H Saif, E Tahir, A Tahir, M Rehan, R Tanveer, M Aghbashlo, M Tabatabaei, AS Nizami (2023). Policy and regulatory constraints in the biodiesel production and commercialization, . in Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780128203613
P Mohammadi, AS Nizami, VK Gupta, M Aghbashlo, M Tabatabaei (2023). Quality control in biodiesel production plants, . in Biodiesel: real-world designs, economics, and sustainability Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780128203613
A Khalili-Samani, R Rezahasani, B Satari, M Aghbashlo, H Amiri, M Tabatabaei, AS Nizami (2023). Sugar fermentation: C2 (ethanolic) platform, . in Higher alcohols production platforms: from strain development to process design Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780323917568
R Rezahasani, A Khalili-Samani, M Aghbashlo, H Amiri, M Tabatabaei, AS Nizami (2023). Sugar fermentation: C4 platforms, . in Higher alcohols production platforms: from strain development to process design Elsevier Inc.. ISBN: 9780323917568
H Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, M Tabatabaei, M Aghbashlo, M Rehan, AS Nizami (2020). Determining key issues in life-cycle assessment of waste biorefineries, . in Waste Biorefinery (pp.515–555). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780128182284
MN Anwar, M Shabir, H Saif, SH Khan, E Tahir, A Tahir, Z Naeem, M Rehan, AS Nizami (2020). Microbial and Biotechnological Advancement in Biogas Production, . in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Singh A., Srivastava S., Rathore D., Pant D. Springer, Singapore. ISBN: 9789811574931
SN Ali, MN Anwar, AS Nizami, M Baqar (2020). Microbial and technological advancements in biogas production, . in Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (pp.137–161). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780444643094
M Waqas, NE Korres, MD Khan, AS Nizami, F Deeba, I Ali, H Hussain (2019). Advances in the Concept and Methods of Seed Priming, . in Priming and Pretreatment of Seeds and Seedlings Hasanuzzaman M., Fotopoulos V. Springer, Singapore. ISBN: 9789811386251
MN Anwar, M Iftikhar, B Khusbakhat, NF Sohail, M Baqar, AS Nizami (2019). Carbon Dioxide; Sources of and Environmental Issues, . in Carbon Sequestration Vol 1: Introduction and Biochemical Methods Inamuddin Springer. ISBN: 9789811574931
MN Anwar, M Baqar, AS Nizami (2019). Nanotechnology application in biofuel production: applications, challenges, and future perspectives, . in Principles of Biofuels: Refining and Engine Performance McGraw Hill Publishers. ISBN: 9780128203613
M Waqas, M Rehan, MD Khan, AS Nizami (2018). Conversion of food waste to fermentation products, . in Encyclopedia of food security and sustainability (pp.501–509). Pasquale Ferranti, Elliot Berry, Anderson Jock Elsevier. ISBN: 9780128126875
M Saghir, M Rehan, AS Nizami (2018). Recent trends in gasification based waste to energy, . in Gasification for low-grade feedstock Y Yun Intech Publisher. ISBN: 9781789232882
M Waqas, M Rehan, AS Aburiazaiza, AS Nizami (2018). Wastewater Biorefinery based on the microbial electrolysis cell: opportunities and challenges, . in Progress and Recent Trends in Microbial Fuel Cells K Dutta, P Kundu Elsevier Inc., USA. ISBN: 9780128203613
R Miandad, M Rehan, OKM Ouda, MZ Khan, IMI Ismail, AS Nizami (2017). Waste-to-Hydrogen Energy in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Perspectives, . in Biohydrogen Production: Sustainability of Current Technology and Future Perspective Springer India. ISBN: 9788132235774
R Miandad, M Rehan, AS Nizami, M Barakat, IMI Ismail (2016). The Energy and Value-Added Products from Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics, . in Recycling of Solid Waste for Biofuels and Bio-chemicals (Series: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes) Springer Science+Business Media, Singapore. ISBN: 9789811001505
AS Nizami, G Mohanakrishna, U Mishra, D Pant (2016). Trends and Sustainability Criteria for the Liquid Biofuels, . in Biofuels: Production and Future Perspectives (pp.59–95). CRC Press. ISBN: 9781315370743
AS Nizami, BA Saville, HL MacLean (2013). Anaerobic Digesters: Perspectives and Challenges, . in Bioenergy Production by Anaerobic Digestion Using Agricultural Biomass and Organic Waste (pp.139–151). Routledge, Taylor and Francis. ISBN: 9780323917568
AS Nizami (2013). Life-cycle Assessment of Biomethane from Lignocellulosic Biomass, . in Life cycle assessment of renewable energy sources (Green Energy and Technology series) Springer-Verlag London Ltd.. ISBN: 9781447153641
NE Korres, AS Nizami (2013). Variation in Anaerobic Digestion: Need for Process Monitoring, . in Bioenergy Production by Anaerobic Digestion Using Agricultural Biomass and Organic Waste (pp.194–231). Routledge, Taylor and Francis. ISBN: 9780128203613
AS Nizami (2012). Anaerobic digestion: processes, products, and applications, . in Anaerobic Digestion: Processes, Products, and Applications Nova Science, Commack, New York. ISBN: 9781613244203
NE Korres, T Thamsiriroj, BM Smyth, AS Nizami, A Singh, JD Murphy (2011). Grass Biomethane for Agriculture and Energy, . in Genetics, Biofuels and Local Farming Systems (Volume 7) (pp.5–49). Springer-Verlag London Ltd.. ISBN: 9789400715219

Conference Papers

5th International Conference on Renewable Energy, Sustainable Environmental, Agricultural and Artificial Intelligence Technologies (i-RESEAT-2023) (2023), Thammasat University. Pathumtani, Thailand. AS Nizami. , Paper: "Zero Waste and Circular Economy in Asian World"
69th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (2019), Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE). Halifax, Canada. M Alzahrani, M Rehan, AS Nizami. , Paper: "Potential of waste-to-energy technology in Saudi Arabia – impact of Hajj and Umrah visitors and global waste reduction trends"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. Z Asam, M Ajmal, R Saeed, M Abbas, M Ahmad, AS Nizami. , Paper: "Assessment of opportunities and challenges in raising awareness for efficient community participation and role in source segregation based solid waste recycling project"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. I Ali, H Bahaitham, M Saleem, A Salam, R Naebulharam, AS Nizami, M Rehan. , Paper: "Linear versus Non-linear Adsorption Kinetics of Methylene Blue on Raw and Chemically Activated Sawdust"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. M Waqas, M Rehan, MN Anwar, MD Khan, AS Nizami. , Paper: "Agronomic and Environmental Remedial Benefits of Biochar: Current Challenges, and Future Perspectives"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. MN Anwar, A Fayyaz, NF Sohail, M Baqar, M Iftikhar, M Rehan, M Waqas, AS Nizami. , Paper: "Investigation of Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Potential of Pure and Nano Particles Doped Biochar"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. M Ali, M Aslam, A Khan, MA Gilani, AS Nizami, AL Khan. , Paper: "Mixed matrix membranes incorporated with sonication-assisted ZIF-8 nanofillers for industrial wastewater treatment"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. M Aslam, AL Khan, AS Nizami, M Rehan, J Kim. , Paper: "Anaerobic treatment of domestic sewage using novel anaerobic fluidized bed membrane bioreactor under energy recovery and biofouling control"
HERAKLION 2019 – 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2019), Organizers of the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (Heraklion series). Crete, Greece. M Aslam, M Yasin, AL Khan, AS Nizami, J Kim. , Paper: "Hybrid membrane bioreactor for the treatment of industrial wastewater"
NAXOS2018 – 6th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (2018), Organizers of NAXOS International Conference. Greece. JM Alghazo, F Alanezi, M Rehan, AS Nizami, MH Salameh, OKM Ouda. , Paper: "The Economic and Environmental Value of Electronic Waste Recycling in the GCC countries"
2nd Renewable Energy Sources - Research and Business (RESRB 2017) Conference (2017), RESRB 2017 Organizers. Wrocław, Poland. AS Nizami*, M Rehan, M Syamsiro, OKM Ouda. , Paper: "The recycling of municipal solid waste and circular economies: a case study of Saudi Arabia"
2nd Renewable Energy Sources - Research and Business (RESRB 2017) Conference (2017), RESRB 2017 Organizers. Wrocław, Poland. M Syamsiro, S Maarif, W Widyawidura, AS Nizami, M Rehan, IMI Ismail. , Paper: "Feasibility study of pilot scale gasification systems for rice husk power generation in Java Island, Indonesia"
2nd Renewable Energy Sources - Research and Business (RESRB 2017) Conference (2017), RESRB 2017 Organizers. Wrocław, Poland. J Gardy, M Rehan, A Hassanpour, X Lai, AS Nizami. , Paper: "Influence of homogenous and heterogeneous catalysts on biodiesel production"
8th Student Scientific Forum (2017), King Abdulaziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Miandad R, A.S. Aburiazaiza, Rehan M, Barakat MAEF, Ismail IM, Nizami AS*. , Paper: "Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of waste tires"
Sardinia 2017 – Sixteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (2017), Organizers of Sardinia Waste Management Symposium. Italy. M Rehan, IMI Ismail, AS Nizami. , Paper: "Municipal solid waste and circular economies: a case study of Madinah city"
14th International Environmental Specialty Conference (2016), The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). London, Canada. IMI Ismail, AS Nizami*. , Paper: "Waste-based biorefineries in developing countries: an imperative need of time"
16th Scientific Symposium for Hajj, Umrah and Madinah visit (2016), Not explicitly mentioned (held under the symposium). Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AS Nizami*, S Zafar, M Rehan, K Shahzad, R Miandad, MB Baig, T Almeelbi, IMI Ismail, OKM Ouda. , Paper: "The environmental and economic value of waste recycling in Makkah"
16th Scientific Symposium for Hajj, Umrah and Madinah visit (2016), Not explicitly mentioned (held under the symposium). Makkah, Saudi Arabia. M Rehan, AS Nizami, K Shahzad, R Miandad, IMI Ismail, T Almeelbi, OKM Ouda. , Paper: "Conversion of plastic waste into energy and value-added products in Makkah city"
1st Renewable Energy Sources - Research and Business RESRB 2016 conference (2016), RESRB 2016. Wrocław, Poland. T Iqbal, AS Nizami, S Eckhoff, MLA Barreto, Y Sadef, M Rehan, K Shahzad. , Paper: "Biomass conservation using an optimized drying process for energy sorghum bagasse"
1st Renewable Energy Sources – Research and Business (RESRB 2016) (2016), RESRB (Renewable Energy Sources – Research and Business). Wrocław, Poland. Nizami AS*, Rehan M, Shahzad K, Ismail IMI. , Paper: "Development of algae biorefinery in Saudi Arabia: a source of bioenergy and bioproducts"
1st Saudi Conference on Environment – King Khalid University (2016), King Khalid University. Saudi Arabia. AS Nizami*, MI Rashid, M Rehan, K Shahzad, S Zafar, OKM Ouda, IMI Ismail. , Paper: "The potential of construction and demolition waste recycling in Saudi Arabia"
1st Saudi Conference on Environment – King Khalid University (2016), King Khalid University. Saudi Arabia. K Shahzad, M Rehan, AS Nizami, IMI Ismail. , Paper: "Sustainable energy systems: Life cycle energy efficiency of lighting technology"
7th Scientific Forum (2016), King Abdulaziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. M Waqas, AS Aburiazaiza, AS Nizami*. , Paper: "Utilizing the potential of natural zeolites and biochar for process improvement of food waste composting"
7th Scientific Forum (2016), King Abdulaziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. R Miandad, MA Barakat, AS Aburiazaiza, M Rehan, IMI Ismail, AS Nizami*. , Paper: "Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of waste tires"
15th Scientific Symposium for Hajj, Umrah and Madinah visit (2015), Not specified. Medinah, Saudi Arabia. AS Nizami*, M Rehan, IMI Ismail, T Almeelbi, OKM Ouda. , Paper: "Waste biorefinery in Makkah: a solution to convert waste produced during Hajj and Umrah Seasons into wealth"
Seven Scientific Forum (SSF, 2015) (2015), King Abdulaziz University. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. R Miandad, M Barakat, M Rehan, I Khan, IMI Ismail, AS Nizami. , Paper: "The effect of temperature and retention time on the conversion of plastic waste into liquid fuel through pyrolysis"
6th International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (ICBEE 2014) (2014), Not specified. Paris, France. ZZ Asam, H Zhang, M O'Connor, C O'Driscoll, AS Nizami, L Xiao. , Paper: "Potential of using nano-articles to remove hydrocarbons and heavy metals from oil and gas industry wastewater"
7th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection (SEEP) (2014), The British University in Dubai. Dubai, UAE. AS Nizami, M Rehan, J Gardy, A Hassanpour, T Iqbal, MI Ismail. , Paper: "The potential of natural zeolites in energy recovery technology from waste plastic"
7th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection (SEEP) (2014), The British University in Dubai, UAE. Dubai, UAE. AS Nizami*, M Rehan, R Rafique, IM Ismail. , Paper: "Development of waste to energy technologies in Saudi Arabia: perspectives and challenges"
Atlantic Ireland 2014 (2014), The Irish Shelf Petroleum Studies Group of the Petroleum Infrastructure Program (PIP-ISPSG). Dublin, Ireland. Asam ZZ, Zhang H, Lei W, Chen Y, O'Connor M, O'Driscoll C, Nizami AS, Xiao L. , Paper: "Using nanotechnology to treat wastewater from offshore oil and gas industry – a feasibility study"
International Energy Agency workshop (2013), International Energy Agency (IEA). Berne, Switzerland. JD Murphy, AS Nizami, T Thamsiriroj, B Smyth, N Korres, A Singh, J Browne, E Allen, D Wall. , Paper: "Biogas Process Optimisation"
Progress in Biogas II. Biogas production from agricultural biomass and organic waste. International Congress (2011), Not explicitly mentioned. Stuttgart, Germany. A Orozco, AS Nizami, JD Murphy, E Groom. , Paper: "Evaluation of a pretreatment process for improved methane production from grass silage"
International Conference on Environment Energy and Development from Johannesburg to Kopenhagen (ICEED-2010) (2010), Sambalpur University. Sambalpur, India. A Singh, NE Korres, AS Nizami, JD Murphy. , Paper: "Biomethane from agricultural waste: A clean vehicular biofuel"
Biofuels Directive to biobased Transport Systems in 2020. IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Subtask Policy and Implementation Workshop (2009), IEA Bioenergy Task 39. Dresden, Germany. JD Murphy, B Smyth, AS Nizami, T Thamsiriroj, A Singh, N Korres. , Paper: "The potential for biomethane as a transport fuel in Ireland"
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Conference (2009), SETAC. Goteborg, Sweden. NE Korres, CO'Brien, B Smyth, AS Nizami, T Thamisirioj, R Schulte, JD Murphy. , Paper: "A preliminary analysis of energy balance and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of biomethane production as a transport fuel from grass/silage: A case study for Ireland"
The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (2009), SEEP. Dublin, Ireland. AS Nizami, S Molander, ZZ Asam, R Rafique. , Paper: "The differences between EIA systems 'In paper' and 'In practice' in developed and developing countries for hydroelectric power plants"
The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (2009), Not specified. Dublin, Ireland. ZZ Asam, TG Poulsen, AS Nizami, R Rafique. , Paper: "Optimization of biogas plants using energy crops and manure separation technologies"
The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (SEEP 2009) (2009), SEEP. Dublin, Ireland. R Rafique, TG Poulsen, AS Nizami, ZZ Asam. , Paper: "Pre-treatment of de-watered pig manure to enhance methane yield in anaerobic digestion plants"
International seminar on 'Societies of Tomorrow' (2008), Not specified. Regina, Canada. K Shahzad, I Ulfat, AS Nizami. , Paper: "The Issues of sustainable solid waste management system in developing countries"

Projects

Title Role Funded by Amount Year Status
Developing Advanced Integrated Waste Management Policies to Prevent the Spread of Epidemics such as Corona COVID-19 Co-Principal Investigator Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia 100000.00 2025 Completed
Indigenous Technology Development for Pilot-scale Production of Water Purification and Desalination Membranes Co-Principal Investigator Technology Transfer Support Fund (TTSF), World Bank Group 14955000.00 2025 Completed
Innovative Solar Water Desalination System Based on Novel Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Exploitation Co-Principal Investigator Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Pakistan 6125000.00 2025 Ongoing
Investigation of Clean and Green Energy Resources (hydrogen, biogas, natural gas) to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals Co-Principal Investigator Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia 200000.00 2021 Completed
Closure and Post-Closure Plan for Waste Management Facilities in Abqaiq Area Principal Investigator Saudi Company for Environmental Works Ltd. (SEW), Saudi Arabia 300000.00 2018 Completed
Unlocking the Potential of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Production from Waste in Saudi Arabia: A Way Forward to Achieve Vision 2030 Principal Investigator Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia 200000.00 2018 Completed
Waste Recycling Potential Contribution to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision Principal Investigator Arab Paper Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (WARAQ), Saudi Arabia 750000.00 2018 Completed
Waste Valorization: Renewable Energy and Green Products Principal Investigator Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia 800000.00 2018 Completed
West Asia Solid Waste Outlook Report Principal Investigator Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE), Egypt 300000.00 2018 Completed
An Overview of the Waste Management Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Principal Investigator Averda, United Kingdom (UK) 800000.00 2017 Completed
Applications of Zeolite Catalysts in Waste to Energy Technologies Co-Principal Investigator Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia 1650000.00 2017 Completed
Development of Waste Biorefinery in Saudi Arabia: A Way Forward to a Biobased Economy Principal Investigator King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology (KACST), NSTIP category 5180000.00 2017 Completed
Exploring the Biological and Chemical Methods of Hydrogen Production in Saudi Arabia Principal Investigator Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia 700000.00 2017 Completed
Solid Waste Management in Jeddah and Dammam Co-Principal Investigator World Bank, United States of America (USA) 1500000.00 2016 Completed
Converting Saudi Arabian's Food Waste into Valuable Organic Fertilizer Co-Principal Investigator Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia 1600000.00 2015 Completed
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Principal Investigator Roland Berger GmbH, Germany 500000.00 2015 Completed
Development of Energy Recovery Technologies from Municipal Solid Waste Principal Investigator Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia 1800000.00 2014 Completed
Development of Waste Plastic to Fuel Oil System using Innovative Reforming Catalyst Principal Investigator Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia 1500000.00 2012 Completed

Awards/Achievements

Co-Editor-in-Chief — Elsevier Book Series on Biomass & Biofuels (2025), Elsevier. Co-Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier’s Biomass & Biofuels book series; guest/lead editor for multiple special journal issues.
International Research Collaborations (2025), 170+ research institutions across 35 countries. Established collaborative projects and co-authored research with over 170 institutions worldwide, strengthening international profile and university rankings.
Science Communication (Freelance Articles) (2024), Forbes, Arab News, Saudi Gazette, EnviroCities, EcoMENA, BioEnergy Consult. Active public science communicator with freelance articles in major outlets.
Served as peer reviewer/evaluator for major international research funding agencies. (2024), (career metric). Published 200+ peer-reviewed journal papers; delivered 50+ invited talks/training; citations >20,800; cumulative Impact Factor ≥1900; h-index 76; i10-index 187.
Teaching & Supervision (BSc, MSc, PhD) (2024), Universities in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Canada. Extensive teaching and student supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across multiple countries.
Top 2% Scientists Worldwide Ranking (2024), Stanford University, USA. Ranked among the top 2% most influential scientists globally for five consecutive years.
Additional Recognitions (2023), Various academic and governmental bodies. Misc. recognitions and professional roles (e.g., invited keynote roles, project leadership)
Editorial Leadership Roles (2023), Frontiers (Energy Research), Detritus, Sustainability, Bioresource Technology Reports, Energy Source. Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member and Guest/Lead Editor across multiple international journals.
Evaluator for International Funding Bodies (2023), European Commission, ANR (France), NCN (Poland), KACST & RDI (Saudi Arabia), Mitacs (Canada/Japan), . Served as peer reviewer/evaluator for major international research funding agencies.
Top 2% Scientists Worldwide Ranking (2023), Stanford University, USA. Ranked among the top 2% most influential scientists globally for five consecutive years.
Trainer — Civil Services Academy (Pakistan Administrative Service) (2023), Civil Services Academy, Pakistan. Delivered training on climate action and sustainability to Pakistan Administrative Service officers.
Adjunct & Distinguished Professorships (2022), Top universities in China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia (multiple institutions). Awarded adjunct and distinguished professorships by leading universities in China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Academic Degrees & Training (PhD, MSc, Postdoc) (2021), University College Cork (Ireland); Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden); University of Toronto. Holds PhD (UCC), MSc (Chalmers), and completed postdoctoral fellowship (University of Toronto).
Academic Leadership & Professional Experience (2020), Multiple global academic and R&D institutions. 18 years of experience in academic leadership, R&D, teaching, training, and project management.
Highly Cited Paper – Microbial Electrolysis Cells for Hydrogen Production (2020), Web of Science – Clarivate Analytics. Ranked as a highly cited paper in Engineering based on global citation performance.
Highly Cited Paper – Saudi Natural Zeolites in Energy Recovery (2020), Web of Science – Clarivate Analytics. Recognized as a top 1% highly cited publication in Engineering.
Highly Cited Paper – Urban Waste Biorefinery in Makkah (2019), Web of Science – Clarivate Analytics. Top 1% highly cited research publication in the Engineering field.
Highly Cited Paper – Waste to Energy Potential (Saudi Arabia) (2019), Web of Science – Clarivate Analytics. Paper ranked in the top 1% of the Engineering category due to exceptional citation impact.
Lead Author — UNEP Waste Management Outlook (2019), UNEP. Lead author contribution to the UNEP regional report.
Role Model Recognition (2019), Times Higher Education (THE). Recognized as a Role Model for contributing to King Abdulaziz University achieving the No.1 Arab World ranking.
Role Model Selection – US Times Higher Education Rankings (2019), Times Higher Education (THE), USA. Achievements selected as a Role Model in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.
UNEP Report Contribution – Waste Management Outlook for West Asia (2019), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Major contributor to the UNEP report Waste Management Outlook for West Asia 2019 – Waste to Wealth.
ResearchGate Performance Achievement (2018), ResearchGate. Achieved a ResearchGate Score of 42.12, higher than 97.5% of global researchers in similar fields.
Top Reviewer – Multidisciplinary, Engineering & Ecology (2018), Publons Peer Review Awards. Ranked among the leading global reviewers in multidisciplinary, environmental, and engineering categories.
Most Downloaded Paper – Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Oil (2017), Elsevier – International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. Continues to be one of the most downloaded research articles in the journal.
Most Downloaded Paper – Polystyrene Waste to Pyrolysis Oil (2017), Elsevier – Waste Management. High global download ranking for research on converting polystyrene waste into pyrolysis oil.
Outstanding Achievement Award in Scientific Publication (2017), King Abdulaziz University. Recognized for outstanding scientific publication performance as a faculty member.
Senior Editor – Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews (2017), Elsevier. Served as Senior Editor for the high–impact journal Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews (Impact Factor 16.3).
Top Reviewer – Energy, Engineering & Environmental Sciences (2017), Publons Peer Review Awards. Acknowledged for outstanding peer-review contributions in major scientific disciplines.
Outstanding Achievement Award in Scientific Publication (2016), King Abdulaziz University. Recognized for outstanding scientific publication performance as a faculty member.
Top ISI Cited Journals Recognition (2016), Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University. Recognition for exceptional citation performance and contributions to ISI-indexed high-impact journals.
Founder & Head — Solid Waste Management Unit (KAU) (2014), King Abdulaziz University (KAU). Founded and led the Solid Waste Management Unit; pioneered renewable energy, waste-to-energy and waste biorefinery research at KAU.
Fellow of Stimulus Fund (2013), Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. Awarded the Stimulus Fund Fellowship for the project “Developing grass for sustainable renewable energy generation and value-added products.”

Thesis/Research Supervisions

Maryam Khan (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Integrating Sustainability Assessment Framework through Carbon Footprint Analysis for Textile Industries in Lahore" (In Progress)
Maham Ayesha (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Developing a Sustainable Supply Chain System for Biofuel Production from Agricultural Waste in Suburban Lahore" (In Progress)
Abdul Rauf (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Conversion of Biomass Waste to Fuel Pellets for Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Change Mitigation" (In Progress)
Breeha Adnan (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Spatiotemporal Modelling and Environmental Performance of Selected Urban Green Spaces in Lahore, Pakistan" (In Progress)
Asif Iqbal (2023), Ph.D.. Thesis: "ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMICS MODELING OF COST EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN LAHORE" (Completed)
Muhammad Waqas (2018), Ph.D.. Thesis: "EVALUATING THE POTENTIAL OF VARIOUS NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE AEROBIC BIOCONVERSION OF FOOD WASTE TO ORGANIC FERTILIZER" (Completed)
Rashid Miandad (2017), Ph.D.. Thesis: "CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS OF PLASTIC WASTES USING MODIFIED NATURAL ZEOLITE TO ENHANCE PRODUCTION OF LIQUID FUEL AND ACTIVATED CARBON" (Completed)
Khadija Gulraiz (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Sustainability Evaluation of Hybrid Waste-to-Hydrogen System Utilizing Plastic and Organic Waste in Lahore" (In Progress)
Azka Mehboob (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Designing Optimized Gasifier Stoves for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Scalability" (In Progress)
Kainat Ramzan (2025), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Developing Decentralized Biorefinery Model for Mixed Municipal Solid Waste in Lahore" (In Progress)
Adina Khan (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Evaluation of hydrogen production potential from biowaste in Punjab using Product Space Model" (Completed)
Ayesha Asif (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Sustainability assessment of biogas production in Punjab using Product Space Model" (Completed)
Mehak Saghir (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Environmental and economic benefits of biogas production from leachate at Lakhodair dumpsite" (Completed)
Seemal Iqbal (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of PET Waste Recycling in Lahore" (Completed)
Hajra Zia (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Environment and Economic Assessment of Syngas Production from Plastic Waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Kamran ul Haq Ali (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Spatiotemporal Change of Urban Sprawl Patterns in Rahim Yar Khan" (Completed)
Khadija Sajid (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Life Cycle Assessment of Bioethanol Production from Organic Waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Anees Ahmad (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Technoeconomic and Environmental Assessment of Biofertilizer Production from Food Waste in Lahore City through Life Cycle Assessment" (Completed)
Farah Hussain (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Life Cycle Assessment of Refused Derived Fuel from Mixed Municipal Solid Waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Jaweria Amjad (2022), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Developing sustainable supply chain network for converting plastic waste into fuels in Pakistan" (Completed)
Aqsa Ayub (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Evaluation of Waste-to-Energy Routes in Pakistan using Product Space Model" (Completed)
Sayyada Nehdia Gillani (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Role of Vehicular Emissions in Air Pollution and Smog Formation in Lahore and its Socio-Economic Implications" (Completed)
Malik Ashir Murtaza (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Determining the Air Quality Index of the Lahore City and its Implications on the Socio-Economic Development" (Completed)
Dur-e-Yab Habib (2021), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Resources Availability and Production Potential of Organic Waste to Hydrogen in Pakistan" (Completed)
Sadia Saifullah, Muqadas Sarwar (2025), BS. Thesis: "Sustainability Assessment of Plastic Waste to Fuel Oil through Pyrolysis in Lahore" (In Progress)
Majida Pindok, Asma Javed (2025), BS. Thesis: "Developing Rock Phosphate Coated Organic Fertilizer using Biodigestate" (Completed)
Aoun Haider (2025), BS. Thesis: "Developing Energy Efficient Fuel Pellets by Blending Various Organic and Inorganic Waste Materials" (In Progress)
Malaika Sadiq (2025), BS. Thesis: "Producing Potash Coated Enriched Biofertilizer Using Biodigestate" (In Progress)
Sulaman Zahid, Wajeeha Tariq (2025), BS. Thesis: "Sustainability Assessment of Recycling and Reusing Hospital Waste Materials in Lahore" (In Progress)
Salma Karim (2024), BS. Thesis: "Techno-Economic Viability of Solar Energy in Rural Punjab" (Completed)
Laiba Tasawar (2024), BS. Thesis: "Environmental and Economic Benefits of Green Roof in Lahore" (Completed)
Huzaifa Sana (2024), BS. Thesis: "Sustainability Assessment of Recovered Recyclables at Sahiwal Waste" (Completed)
Farooq Asghar (2024), BS. Thesis: "Environmental and Economic Benefits of Biodiesel Production from Vegetable Oil Waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Aiman Irfan,Iman Fatima (2024), BS. Thesis: "Assessing Carbon Footprint of Newly Built Sahiwal Waste Treatment Plant" (Completed)
Hibbah Ashraf (2024), BS. Thesis: "Market Potential and Environmental Impacts of Converting Plastic Waste into Eco-friendly Bricks" (Completed)
Ayesha Akram (2023), BS. Thesis: "Environmental and Economic Assessment of Material Recovery Facility for E-waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Duaa Iqbal, Huzaifa Mehboob (2023), BS. Thesis: "Sustainability Assessment of Biogas Production from Food Waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Fiza Rashid, Iman Mubarak Ali (2023), BS. Thesis: "Environmental and Economic Assessment of Energy Recovery from Hospital Waste in Lahore" (Completed)
Jazba Fatima, Muhammad Qasim (2023), BS. Thesis: "Environmental and Economic Assessment of Biohydrogen Production from Food and Beverages Industry in Sheikhupura" (Completed)
Muhammad Abbas (2022), BS. Thesis: "Development of Liquefied Natural Gas and Petrochemical Nexus in Pakistan for Sustainable Economic Growth" (Completed)
Traz Hassan (2022), BS. Thesis: "Developing Food Waste Biorefinery in Lahore for Achieving Sustainable Bioeconomy" (Completed)
Kinza Ikram (2022), BS. Thesis: "Optimizing Energy Mix of Pakistan to Enable Hydrogen Bioeconomy" (Completed)
Abeesha Sultana (2022), BS. Thesis: "Environmental and Economic Potential of Material Recovery Facility in Lahore" (Completed)
Muhammad Hassan Javed (2022), BS. Thesis: "Sustainability Assessment of Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling in Lahore" (Completed)
Sadia Sarwar (2022), BS. Thesis: "Route Optimization for Solid Waste Management System in Lahore" (Completed)
Syed Tehzeeb ul Hussain (2021), BS. Thesis: "Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Local Environment in Gilgit-Baltistan" (Completed)
Muhammad Sajawal Sultan (2021), BS. Thesis: "Role of Particulate Matter in Smog Formation and Its Health Effects in Lahore City" (Completed)
Rubab Nazar (2021), BS. Thesis: "Development of Sustainable Biomass Supply Chain in Pakistan" (Completed)