Muhammad Ehtsham

Research Project: AI-Based Optimization of Solar-Assisted Organic Rankine Cycle (SAORC) Systems for Building Energy Recovery. Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE)

Research Fellow (Research Grant Holder) at University of L'Aquila (2025-01 – Present)

Research Project: AI-Based Optimization of Solar-Assisted Organic Rankine Cycle (SAORC) Systems for Building Energy Recovery. Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (DIIIE)

• Conducting research on the application of artificial intelligence techniques for Solar-Assisted Organic Rankine Cycle (SA-ORC) systems.
• Developing machine learning and deep learning models for system optimization and energy performance prediction.
• Investigating intelligent energy recovery solutions for sustainable buildings.
• Performing energy modeling, data analysis, and optimization studies.
• Supporting research activities related to sustainable energy systems and building energy efficiency.

Lecturer at HITEC University (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Worked as a Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department, teaching undergraduate courses and actively contributing to departmental committees.

• Curriculum development
• Student mentoring
• Participation in academic planning initiatives

Lecturer at University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus (2019-01 – 2021-12)

Served as a Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department, delivering lectures to undergraduate students and engaging in various departmental activities.

• Curriculum design
• Academic administration
• Committee work to support the department's teaching and research objectives

Lab Engineer at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Held the position of Lab Engineer in the Civil Engineering Department, coordinating laboratory operations and supervising lab activities.

• Development, installation, and maintenance of new laboratory equipment
• Ensuring smooth functioning and safety compliance

Site Engineer at Habib Construction Services (2016-01 – 2016-12)

Worked as a Site Engineer on the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project, executing engineering drawings for pile caps and piers.

• Monitoring structural earthing arrangements
• Ensuring adherence to safety standards
• Coordinating with NESPAK consultants for quality assurance, including testing of concrete and steel specimens

PhD in Civil, Construction-Architecture, and Environmental Engineering – University of L'Aquila (2022-01 – 2025-12)

MSc in Water Resources Engineering – University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (2017-01 – 2019-12)

BSc in Civil Engineering – Mirpur University of Science & Technology (2011-01 – 2015-12)