Dr. Gordhan Das Valasai
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Biography
Gordhan Das Valasai holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a specialization in energy systems modeling and renewable energy. He has more than fourteen years of academic and research experience, during which he has led integrated energy modeling projects, contributed to international research collaborations, and published 31 articles on sustainable power generation, decarbonization, policy analysis, hydrogen systems, and energy security for developing economies. His published work has attracted more than 2,000 citations and carries an h-index of 15. His current research focuses on hydrogen integration and hydrogen corridor modeling at national, regional, and global scales. He holds a €22,000 TÜBİTAK fellowship and has completed specialized training in energy system flexibility analysis using the international modeling tools OSeMOSYS, MAED, and CLEWs. He is proficient in TIMES, LEAP, HOMER, and Python and Julia based optimization frameworks. He has supervised 10 theses and mentored over 50 students in renewable energy projects.
Research Interests
Memberships
- Pakistan Engineering Council - Member
Courses Teaching
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75 - Renewable & Emerging Energy Technologies Fall
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86 - Power Plants Fall
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76 - Manufacturing Processes-I Fall
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84 - Manufacturing Processes-II Fall
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258 - Health, Safety & Environment Even
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203 - Cleaner Production Techniques Even
Contact Info
City: Nawabshah
Phone: +923332743180
Email: valasai@quest.edu.pk
CV: View CV
Publication Stats (1996 – 2026)
Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, )
- B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, )
- Energy and Flexibility Modelling Certificate (Open University, 2025, )
- Modelling, Policy and Political Economy Certificate (Open University, 2025, )
Experiences
- Lecturer at QUEST, Nawabshah (2011 - 2017)
- Assistant Professor at QUEST, Nawabshah (2017 - 2020)
- Associate Professor at QUEST, Nawabshah (2020 - Present)
- Visiting Research Fellow (TUBITAK Fellowship) at Hacettepe University, Türkiye ( - Present)
Publications
Numerical Investigating of the Microgrid Optimal Hybrid Configuration at Village Bakhar Jamali
(2021)
Assessment of renewable energy for electricity generation: Using Pakistan TIMES energy model
(2017)
Overcoming electricity crisis in Pakistan: A review of sustainable electricity options
(2017)
Decarbonization of Electricity Sector of Pakistan – An Application of TIMES Energy Model
(2017)
Overcoming Electricity Crisis in Pakistan: An Overview of the Renewable Energy Status and Development in Pakistan
(2017)
The Future of Sustainable Energy Production in Pakistan: A System Dynamics-Based Approach for Estimating Hubbert Peaks
(2017)
An Integrated Modeling Approach for Forecasting Long-Term Energy Demand in Pakistan
(2017)
Mitigation of GHG emissions with a 50 MW wind power plant: a case study of Pakistan
(2017)
Potential of electricity generation from rice husk: a case study of rice mill
(2017)
Effect of Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity on Solar PV System Performance: A Case Study of Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Pakistan
(2017)
Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar PV Electricity Supply to Rural Areas of Balochistan, Pakistan
(2018)
Long-term electricity demand forecast and supply side scenarios for Pakistan (2015–2050): A LEAP model application for policy analysis
(2018)
An Integrated Delphi-AHP and Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach toward Ranking and Selection of Renewable Energy Resources in Pakistan
(2019)
Energy security and environmental sustainability index of South Asian countries: A composite index approach
(2019)
Energy-environment-economy nexus in Pakistan: Lessons from a PAK-TIMES model
(2019)
Modeling of Future Electricity Generation and Emissions Assessment for Pakistan
(2019)
Economic Viability and Environmental Efficiency Analysis of Hydrogen Production Processes for the Decarbonization of Energy Systems
(2019)
Towards equitable and inclusive energy systems for remote off-grid communities: A socio-technical assessment of solar power for village Helario in Tharparkar, Pakistan
(2023)
Impact of Mustard Biodiesel and Clove Oil Additives on Particulate Matter Emission and Carbon Deposition in Diesel Engines
(2024)
Reducing carbon emissions and costs of electricity with solar PV systems in QUEST Nawabshah, Pakistan
(2024)
Emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine using biodiesel and clove oil antioxidant blends
(2025)
A review of energy and power planning and policies of Pakistan
(2017)
Numerical Investigation of Hybrid Immersion Cooling Strategies for Battery Packs in Light Electric Vehicles
(2025)
Design and development of geothermal-based cooling system for human comfort
(2024)
Strategies for Hybrid Immersion Cooling of Light Electric Vehicle Battery Packs: A Numerical Investigation
(2025)
Projects
Techno-economic and social feasibility of off-grid solar PV power supply in rural communities of Pakistan: case-study of village Helario in Tharparkar
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF THE LEAST COST POWER GENERATION OPTIONS FOR PAKISTAN
Role: Researcher
Düşük Ekonomik ve Çevresel Maliyetli Elektrik Üretim Seçeneklerinin Modellenmesi ve Analizi - Modeling and Analysis of Low Economic and Environmental Cost Electricity Generation Options.
Role: Research Fellow
PyH2-Pakistan: A Python MILP of Hydrogen–Power–Transport Transitions for Cost, Emissions, and Resilience
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
PAK-BEV-TCO - Province-disaggregated total cost of ownership and well-to-wheel emissions model for battery-electric vehicles in Pakistan
Role: Researcher
Pakistan EV Integration (OSeMOSYS) - Staged OSeMOSYS research on optimising EV integration and energy system transformation for Pakistan
Role:
pak-reserve-opt - Two-stage stochastic MILP for Pakistan-hosted GCC strategic petroleum and LNG reserves under Strait of Hormuz closure risk
Role:
Gulf–NWA–EU Hydrogen Corridor MILP - Gulf / Africa / EU | 19-node corridor model optimising hydrogen production, transport, and trade across seven policy scenarios
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