Farooque Ahmed
Research Associate – Faculty of Agricultural Engineering
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Comparative Analysis of Biodiesel from Algae and Jatropha Seeds - Producing and evaluating biodiesel from algae and Jatropha oils; assessing yield, fuel quality, and environmental feasibility for large-scale applications. Purification of Contaminated Groundwater Using Biochar and Natural Media - Investigating biochar-based filtration systems for removing heavy metals and pollutants from groundwater.
Experience
Research Associate – Faculty of Agricultural Engineering - Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan - Tandojam, Pakistan
(2022-08)
- Comparative Analysis of Biodiesel from Algae and Jatropha Seeds - Producing and evaluating biodiesel from algae and Jatropha oils; assessing yield, fuel quality, and environmental feasibility for large-scale applications.
- Purification of Contaminated Groundwater Using Biochar and Natural Media - Investigating biochar-based filtration systems for removing heavy metals and pollutants from groundwater.
Research Assistant – Faculty of Agricultural Engineering - Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan - Tandojam, Pakistan
(2020-08 - 2022-04)
- Fabrication and Testing of a Mechanical Bioreactor for Composting – Designed and tested a mechanical bioreactor to improve composting efficiency and compost quality.
- Evaluation of Hot-Composting Bin for Phosphorus-Rich Composting – Optimized composting of biomass residues for nutrient-enriched compost production.
- Performance Evaluation of Organic Fuel Logs – Analyzed heat output, combustion efficiency, and emissions of organic logs as a sustainable cooking fuel.
- Pyrolysis of Moringa Biomass for Biochar and Bio-Oil Production – Studied pyrolytic recovery of bio-products to promote sustainable biomass utilization.
Internship - Drainage & Reclamation Institute of Pakistan - Tando Jam, Pakistan
(2018-11 - 2018-11)
Soil & Water Analysis and Water Management Practices
Internship - Agricultural Engineering Workshop - Tando Jam, Pakistan
(2018-09 - 2018-10)
Operation & Maintenance of Laser Land Levelers
Internship - Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA) - Tando Jam, Pakistan
(2021-06 - 2021-07)
Biomass Nutrient Testing
Education
Master of Engineering - Energy and Environment - Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan (2020 - 2022)
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering - Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan (2015 - 2019)
