Dr. Asif Ali Siyal
Assistant Professor
Environment EngineeringBiography
Dr. Asif Ali is devoted professional in the fields of energy and environment, committed to pioneering innovative solutions for sustainable energy, waste management, and environmental protection. His research focuses on biomass pyrolysis, pelletization, torrefaction, anaerobic digestion, and waste-to-energy technologies for biomass and industrial solid waste. His work aims to develop cleaner, renewable energy solutions to address global challenges such as energy shortages and pollution. Dr. Asif has published over 35 research papers in high-impact international journals, including Waste Management, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Renewable Energy, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 250. His research has been extensively cited and is widely recognized for contributing to sustainable energy generation and pollution reduction. Currently, Dr. Asif serves as an Assistant Professor at Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, where he continues to explore innovative solutions in sustainability, waste-to-energy applications, and cleaner fuel technologies. His work is expected to be instrumental in shaping future policy decisions related to waste management and environmental sustainability at local and national levels in Pakistan.
Research Interests
Memberships
- Pakistan Engineering Council - Member (Enviro/155)
- Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology - Member of Self-Assessment Report (SAR)
Courses Teaching
Contact Info
City: Nawabshah
Phone: 03156896400
Email: asifsiyal2007@quest.edu.pk
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Publication Stats (1996 – 2025)
Qualifications
- PhD (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China, )
- M.E (Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, )
- B.E (Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, )
Experiences
- Assistant Professor at Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah (2020 - Present)
- Lecturer at Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah (2013 - 2020)
- Junior Lab Engineer at Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah (2013 - 2013)
- Lab Engineer (On Contract) at Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah (2011 - 2013)
Publications
Synthesis, Characterization, Electrochemical and Antimicrobial Studies of N4-Macrocycles of Cobalt(II) and Nickel(II) Metal Ions
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Naturally Inspired Highly Stable Salt-Resisting Material for Solar Water Desalination
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GIS-Based Analysis of a Rainwater Harvesting System in the Multipurpose Hall of Quaid-e-Awam
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Evaluation of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) on Hyderabad Karachi M-9 Motorway Section
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Assessment of Air Pollution by PM10 and PM2.5 in Nawabshah City, Sindh, Pakistan
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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of furfural residue in a continuously operated auger reactor: Biochar characterization and analysis
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Pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge in fluidized bed and microwave-assisted auger reactor: Comparison, migration and distribution of heavy metals
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Pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge in fluidized bed: Analysis of products, and migration and distribution of heavy metals
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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of furfural residue in a continuously operated auger reactor: Characterization and analyses of condensates and non-condensable gases
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Characterization and analysis of sludge char prepared from bench-scale fluidized bed pyrolysis of sewage sludge
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Comparative study for fluidized bed pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge and municipal sewage sludge
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Torrefaction subsequent to pelletization: Characterization and analysis of furfural residue and sawdust pellets
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Pyrolysis of sewage sludge in a benchtop fluidized bed reactor: Characteristics of condensates and non-condensable gases
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Microwave-assisted catalytic pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards, and migration and distribution of bromine
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Pyrolysis of furfural residue in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor: Biochar characterization and analysis
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Co-pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge and red wood waste in a continuously operated auger reactor under microwave irradiation
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Characterization and analysis of condensates and non-condensable gases from furfural residue via fast pyrolysis in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor
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Microwave pyrolysis of oily sludge under different control modes
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Co-pelletization of sewage sludge, furfural residue and corn stalk: Characteristics and quality analysis of pellets
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Pellet production from furfural residue and sawdust: Evaluating the characteristics and quality of pellets and their dependency on process parameters
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Petroleum oil and products recovery from oily sludge: Characterization and analysis of pyrolysis products
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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of oily sludge from offshore oilfield for recovery of high-quality products
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haracterization and quality analysis of wood pellets: effect of pelletization and torrefaction process variables on quality of pellets
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Pyrolysis of furfural residue pellets: Physicochemical characteristics of pyrolytic pellets and pyrolysis kinetics
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Pyrolysis of pellets prepared from pure and blended biomass feedstocks: Characterization and analysis of pellets quality
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Disposal, regeneration and pyrolysis products characterization of spent bleaching clay from vegetable oil refinery in a fluidized bed pyrolyser
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Iron-biochar production from oily sludge pyrolysis and its application for organic dyes removal
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Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and lignocellulosic biomass: Synergistic effects on products characteristics and kinetics
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Catalytic hydrolysis of corncob for production of furfural and cellulose-rich solids: Product characterization and analysis
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Characterization and quality analysis of biomass pellets prepared from furfural residue, sawdust, corn stalk and sewage sludge
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Products and bromine migration characteristics of non-metallic components of waste printed circuit boards pyrolysis in a fluidized bed pyrolyzer
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Comparative study of continuous and batch microwave-assisted pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards: product characteristic, bromine transformation, and energy efficiency assessment
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Catalytic degradation of crystal violet and methyl orange in heterogeneous Fenton-like processes
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Influence of Cellulose and Lignin ‑ Rich Biomass on Catalyst Performance : A Study with Walnut Shell and Corn Stover Gasification
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The fate of bromine during microwave-assisted pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards
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Comparative microwave catalytic pyrolysis of cellulose and lignin in nitrogen and carbon dioxide atmospheres
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Energy and exergy analyses, and elemental distribution of microwave-assisted auger pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge and furfural residue
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Microwave co-pyrolysis of industrial sludge and waste biomass : Product valorization and synergistic mechanisms
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Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of industrial biomass waste : Insights into kinetic , characteristics and intrinsic mechanisms
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