Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 7 years of experience in industrial engineering, the expert specializes in numerical simulation and sustainable development. Career highlights include contributions to international projects, such as a European-funded waste management initiative in Lebanon. Key qualifications encompass finite element analysis, thermoacoustic systems, and ICT platform development for smart cities. The expert has published extensively in reputable journals and conferences. Responsibilities have included leadership roles in university research and engineering lecturer positions, where innovative methodologies for energy conversion and waste management were developed, achieving significant advancements in eco-friendly technologies.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving a European-funded initiative titled “Development of a Model Solid Waste Management Program for the Protection of the Sainiq River Basin in Southern Lebanon.” The role involved developing an ICT platform for waste management systems, contributing to sustainable municipal waste lifecycle management. This regional project covered 43 municipalities in Southern Lebanon, focusing on environmental sustainability and infrastructure development. The expert collaborated with various research institutions, unions of municipalities, and private companies in Lebanon, emphasizing technical assistance and capacity building in waste management.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including education, energy, environment and climate, pollution and waste management, and ICT and telecommunications, the expert has held roles such as university researcher and engineering lecturer, focusing on sustainable development and renewable energy systems. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes the integration of digital technologies in waste management and renewable energy projects. The expert's work spans both Italy and Pakistan, contributing to regional and country-specific initiatives. This diverse sectoral experience underscores an ability to address complex challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. Geographic experience includes significant involvement in Italy and Pakistan. In Italy, the expert has been involved in research and development projects at the University of Cagliari, focusing on sustainable development and renewable energy systems. Their work in Pakistan includes lecturing at the National University of Sciences and Technology and contributing to engineering education. This diverse experience provides a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics in both countries, enhancing the ability to work effectively in international and cross-cultural contexts.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Urdu, with proficiency in Arabic at a basic level. English has been utilized extensively in professional and academic contexts, including teaching, research, and international collaboration. The expert has worked in multilingual teams and engaged in projects requiring cross-cultural communication. Basic proficiency in Italian also supports work in Italy, enhancing communication within local academic and research settings. The expert holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering from Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy, with a focus on sustainable cities and green/circular economy. They also obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Design and Manufacturing Engineering from the National University of Sciences & Technology in Pakistan, where they completed a thesis on the validation of shape memory alloys. Additionally, the expert earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan.