Dr. Asif Ali Siyal
Associate Professor
Environment Engineering
Biography
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, Waste-to-Energy technologies and water treatment using bio-based materials. 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 Associate 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 – 2026)
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 - 2025)
- 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)
- Associate Professor at Quaid e Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah (2025 - Present)
Publications
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of industrial biomass waste : Insights into kinetic , characteristics and intrinsic mechanisms
(2024)
Microwave co-pyrolysis of industrial sludge and waste biomass : Product valorization and synergistic mechanisms
(2024)
Energy and exergy analyses, and elemental distribution of microwave-assisted auger pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge and furfural residue
(2024)
Comparative microwave catalytic pyrolysis of cellulose and lignin in nitrogen and carbon dioxide atmospheres
(2024)
The fate of bromine during microwave-assisted pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards
(2023)
Influence of Cellulose and Lignin ‑ Rich Biomass on Catalyst Performance : A Study with Walnut Shell and Corn Stover Gasification
(2024)
Catalytic degradation of crystal violet and methyl orange in heterogeneous Fenton-like processes
(2023)
Comparative study of continuous and batch microwave-assisted pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards: product characteristic, bromine transformation, and energy efficiency assessment
(2023)
Products and bromine migration characteristics of non-metallic components of waste printed circuit boards pyrolysis in a fluidized bed pyrolyzer
(2023)
Characterization and quality analysis of biomass pellets prepared from furfural residue, sawdust, corn stalk and sewage sludge
(2022)
Catalytic hydrolysis of corncob for production of furfural and cellulose-rich solids: Product characterization and analysis
(2022)
Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and lignocellulosic biomass: Synergistic effects on products characteristics and kinetics
(2022)
Iron-biochar production from oily sludge pyrolysis and its application for organic dyes removal
(2022)
Disposal, regeneration and pyrolysis products characterization of spent bleaching clay from vegetable oil refinery in a fluidized bed pyrolyser
(2022)
Pyrolysis of pellets prepared from pure and blended biomass feedstocks: Characterization and analysis of pellets quality
(2021)
Pyrolysis of furfural residue pellets: Physicochemical characteristics of pyrolytic pellets and pyrolysis kinetics
(2021)
Characterization and quality analysis of wood pellets: effect of pelletization and torrefaction process variables on quality of pellets
(2020)
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of oily sludge from offshore oilfield for recovery of high-quality products
(2021)
Petroleum oil and products recovery from oily sludge: Characterization and analysis of pyrolysis products
(2021)
Pellet production from furfural residue and sawdust: Evaluating the characteristics and quality of pellets and their dependency on process parameters
(2021)
Co-pelletization of sewage sludge, furfural residue and corn stalk: Characteristics and quality analysis of pellets
(2021)
Microwave pyrolysis of oily sludge under different control modes
(2021)
Characterization and analysis of condensates and non-condensable gases from furfural residue via fast pyrolysis in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor
(2021)
Co-pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge and red wood waste in a continuously operated auger reactor under microwave irradiation
(2020)
Pyrolysis of furfural residue in a bubbling fluidized bed reactor: Biochar characterization and analysis
(2020)
Microwave-assisted catalytic pyrolysis of waste printed circuit boards, and migration and distribution of bromine
(2020)
Pyrolysis of sewage sludge in a benchtop fluidized bed reactor: Characteristics of condensates and non-condensable gases
(2020)
Torrefaction subsequent to pelletization: Characterization and analysis of furfural residue and sawdust pellets
(2020)
Comparative study for fluidized bed pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge and municipal sewage sludge
(2020)
Characterization and analysis of sludge char prepared from bench-scale fluidized bed pyrolysis of sewage sludge
(2020)
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of furfural residue in a continuously operated auger reactor: Characterization and analyses of condensates and non-condensable gases
(2019)
Pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge in fluidized bed: Analysis of products, and migration and distribution of heavy metals
(2019)
Pyrolysis of textile dyeing sludge in fluidized bed and microwave-assisted auger reactor: Comparison, migration and distribution of heavy metals
(2019)
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of furfural residue in a continuously operated auger reactor: Biochar characterization and analysis
(2018)
Assessment of Air Pollution by PM10 and PM2.5 in Nawabshah City, Sindh, Pakistan
(2019)
Evaluation of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) on Hyderabad Karachi M-9 Motorway Section
(2018)
GIS-Based Analysis of a Rainwater Harvesting System in the Multipurpose Hall of Quaid-e-Awam
(2022)
Naturally Inspired Highly Stable Salt-Resisting Material for Solar Water Desalination
(2021)
Synthesis, Characterization, Electrochemical and Antimicrobial Studies of N4-Macrocycles of Cobalt(II) and Nickel(II) Metal Ions
(2020)