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Department of Automation and Process Engineering hassan.a.khawaja@uit.no +4777660371 +4791266409 Tromsø TEK 4.025

Hassan Khawaja


Associate Professor

Job description

As an Associate Professor in the Department of Automation and Process Engineering (IAP), Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (IVT), my responsibilities are lecturing, developing/revising curriculums, assessing, supervising bachelor's, master's, doctorate's students, and leading research projects as principal/co-principal investigator.

Academic Qualifications:

  • PhD in Engineering (2013), University of Cambridge, UK 
  • MPhil in Engineering (2009), University of Cambridge, UK
  • Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (2007), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan

Professional Qualifications:

  • Executive MBA (2022), Quantic School of Business and Technology, USA
  • Research Supervision (2019), RESULT, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway
  • Chartered Engineer (2018), Engineering Council, UK
  • Basic Pedagogical Competence for Higher Education (2015), RESULT, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway

Memberships:

  • The Norwegian Association of Researchers (NAR)
  • The International Society of Multiphysics (ISoM)
  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Cambridge Philosophical Society (CPS)
  • Euro Mediterranean Academy of Arts and Sciences (EMAAS)
  • Global Listening Centre (GLC)

Supervisions:

Doctoral Thesis (Main Supervisor)

Doctoral Thesis (Co-Supervisor)

Master Thesis (Main Supervisor)

Master Thesis (Co-Supervisor)

Bachelor Thesis (Supervisor)

  • Water levels and variation of treatment of the municipality wastewater, Tromsø Municipality
  • Utilization of cooling cycle surplus heat in conjunction with seasonal heat storage & solar collectors, COWI AS
  • Calculation of capacity and constraints in view of further development of Kvitebjørn Varme AS heating network
  • A Study of Organic Rankine Cycle for Kvitebjørn Varme AS
  • Exhaust gas recovery from condensate tank in Melkøya, Statoil AS
  • Challenges related to the operation and design of sewage pumping stations, Tromsø Municipality
  • The pump system in the Vardø tunnel, a project from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
  • Optimization of ammonia heat pump, a project from Kuldeteknisk AS
  • Design of treatment plants for Macks Ølbryggeri AS
  • Analysis and optimization of the compression train at FPSO Norne
  • Cold accumulation at Macks Ølbryggeri AS

Administration:


  • Muhammad Irfan, Rao Adeel Un Nabi, Hammad Hussain, Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Hassan Khawaja et al.:
    Numerical sensitivity analysis of temperature-dependent reaction rate constants for optimized thermal conversion of high-density plastic waste into combustible fuels
    Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Jakub Roemer, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi, Lukasz Pieczonka :
    Data processing scheme for laser spot thermography applied for nondestructive testing of ccomposite laminates
    Journal of nondestructive evaluation 08. February 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Bercan Siyahhan, Gernot Boiger, Arash Soleiman Fallah, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Multiphysics Simulation of Particle-Surface Interaction and its Effect on Powder Patterns and Process Optimization
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Gernot Boiger, Hassan Khawaja, Bercan Siyahhan, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Multiphysics Simulation of Particle-Surface Interaction and its Effect on Powder Patterns and Process Optimization
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2023 DOI
  • Rao Adeel Un Nabi, Hammad Hussain, Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Hassan Khawaja, Muhammad Irfan et al.:
    Sensitivity Analysis of Thermal Degradation of Plastic Waste Using Statistically Assumed Exponential Factors and Activation Energies
    ACS Omega 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Muhammad Irfan, Rao Adeel Un Nabi, Hammad Hussain, Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Hassan Khawaja et al.:
    Statistical prediction and sensitivity analysis of kinetic rate constants for efficient thermal valorization of plastic waste into combustible oil and gases
    Heliyon 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Ali Alqarni, Rao Adeel Un Nabi, Faisal Althobiani, Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Hassan Khawaja et al.:
    Statistical Optimization of Pyrolysis Process for Thermal Destruction of Plastic Waste Based on Temperature-Dependent Activation Energies and Pre-Exponential Factors
    Processes 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Multiphysics based Analysis of Materials for Roads in Cold Regions to Prevent Ice Adhesion and Low-Temperature Crack Developments
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Muhammad Irfan, Rao Adeel Un Nabi, Hammad Hussain, Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Hassan Khawaja et al.:
    Response Surface Methodology Analysis of Pyrolysis Reaction Rate Constants for Predicting Efficient Conversion of Bulk Plastic Waste into Oil and Gaseous Fuels
    Energies 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Kristian G Andersen, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Finite Element Analysis to determine the impact of Infill density on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Materials
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Hassan Khawaja, Zahra Andleeb, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Multiphysics based Modal and Harmonic Analysis of Axial Turbines
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Hans Kristian Eidesen, Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Determining Thermal Properties of Polyurethane by Solving the Heat Equation and IR Imaging
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Hans Kristian Eidesen, Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Multiphysics Analysis of Ice-Polyurethane Adhesion under Flexural Loading using FEM Analysis
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Amir Nadem Leyli, Hassan Khawaja, Ståle Antonsen, Daniel Kristoffer Swart :
    Windtech – A Sensory Device for ‘Cold’ Sensation Measurements
    Preprints 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Zahra Andleeb, Sohail Malik, Hassan Khawaja, Ståle Antonsen, Taimur Hassan, Ghulam Hussain et al.:
    Strain Wave Analysis in Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composites subjected to Drop Weight Impact Test using ANSYS®
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Daniel Brunner, Gernot Boiger, Hassan Khawaja :
    Investigation of torsional vibration using weak FSI capabilities
    Elsevier 2021 DOI
  • Zahra Andleeb, Sohail Malik, Hussain Ghulam, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Design optimization and dynamic testing of CFRP for helicopter loading hanger
    Elsevier 2021 DOI
  • Asier Zubiaga, Synne Madsen, Hassan Khawaja, Gernot Boiger :
    Atmospheric Contamination of Coastal Cities by the Exhaust Emissions of Docked Marine Vessels: The Case of Tromsø
    Environments 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Sondre Ludvigsen, Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi, Basem Alzahabi :
    Multiphysics analysis of contact pressure profile of airless tires as compared to conventional tires
    Elsevier 2021 DOI
  • Sushmit Dhar, Hassan Khawaja :
    Recognizing potential of LiDAR for comprehensive measurement of sea spray flux for improving the prediction of marine icing in cold conditions - A review
    Ocean Engineering 01. March 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Zahra Andleeb, Sohail Malik, Hassan Khawaja, Anders Samuelsen Nordli, Ståle Antonsen, Ghulam Hussain et al.:
    Thermoelastic Investigation of Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Composites using Drop Weight Impact Test
    Applied Sciences 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Taimur Rashid, Hsin-Ling Liang, Madiha Taimur, Nicolò Chiodarelli, Hassan Khawaja, Kåre Edvardsen et al.:
    Roll to Roll coating of carbon nanotube films for electro thermal heating
    Cold Regions Science and Technology 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Amir Nadem Leyli, Steven Jackson, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Modeling of Pressure and Temperature Profiles for the Flow of CO2 through a Restriction
    The International Journal of Multiphysics 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Mojtaba Moatamedi, Thurai Rahulan, Hassan Khawaja :
    Multiphysics Simulations in Automotive and Aerospace Applications
    Elsevier 2021 FULLTEKST
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Understanding Physical Properties of Fresh Water and Marine Ice using Multiphysics Modelling and Infrared Thermography
    2023 ARKIV
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Measuring Cold Exposure
    2022 ARKIV
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Multiphysics Perspective of Microspray
    2022 ARKIV
  • Jibola Obafemi Owolabi, Hassan Khawaja, Amar Aganovic :
    Comparing RANS with LES - AMR Study in Indoor Bio-aerosol Transmission
    2022
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Best Venue to Disseminate Multiphysics Research: The International Journal of Multiphysics
    2022
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    The International Conference of Multiphysics 2023
    2022
  • Rao Adeel Un Nabi, Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Hassan Khawaja :
    Statistical Prediction of Rate Constants for the Pyrolysis of High-Density Plastic Waste
    2022
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Concept Validation of Windtech 'Cold' Sensation Measurement Device
    2022
  • Sushmit Dhar, Hassan Khawaja, Masoud Naseri, Kåre Edvardsen :
    Design and Optimizing the Sea-Spray Collector using CFD
    2022
  • Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Kristian G Andersen, Kåre Edvardsen, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Investigation of Composite Mechanical Properties from Additive Manufacturing
    2022
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Computational Fluid Dynamics - A Stepping-Stone of Multiphysics
    2022
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Using Infrared Thermography and Multiphysics Modelling to Investigate Ice
    2022
  • Hassan Khawaja, Daniel Kristoffer Swart, Ståle Antonsen :
    UK Patent Application GB2588580 - Measuring environmental exposure
    2022 FULLTEKST
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Computational Fluid Dynamics - A Stepping-Stone of MULTIPHYSICS
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Why collaboration is necessary for research in academia?
    2022 ARKIV
  • Yousuf Adeel, Hassan Khawaja, Muhammad Shakeel Virk :
    Conceptual Design of Ice Detection/Mitigation System Based on Infrared Thermography
    2022
  • Sushmit Dhar, Kåre Edvardsen, Hassan Khawaja, Masoud Naseri :
    Implementing LiDAR for Sea Spray Flux Estimation for the Evaluation of Marine Icing on Ships in Cold Regions
    2021
  • Hans-Kristian Eidesen, Zahra Andleeb, Hassan Khawaja, Mojtaba Moatamedi :
    Multiphysics Analysis of Ice-Polyurethane Adhesion under Flexural Loading using FEM Analysis
    2021
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    The International Conference of Multiphysics 2022
    2021
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Computational Fluid Dynamics - A Steppingstone of MULTIPHYSICS
    2021
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    The International Journal of Multiphysics
    2021
  • Sushmit Dhar, Kåre Edvardsen, Hassan Khawaja, Javad Barabady :
    MarSpray LiDAR (MSL) for the comprehensive measurement of Sea Spray for Improving the Prediction of Marine Icing in Cold Conditions
    2021 FULLTEKST
  • Steven Jackson, Eivind Brodal, Hassan Khawaja, Lars Erik Øi :
    The Impact of Ambient Temperature on Low Carbon Energy Supply - Modelling and optimization studies on the supply of hydrogen energy from northern Norway
    2021 FULLTEKST
  • Amir Nadem Leyli, Hassan Khawaja, Ståle Antonsen, Daniel Kristoffer Swart :
    Windtech Device a Measurement Tool for 'Cold' Sensation
    2021
  • Hassan Khawaja :
    Advances in Multiphysics Simulations supported with Real-Time Industrial Applications
    2021
  • Amir Nadem Leyli, Hassan Khawaja :
    Windtech - A Novel Sensory Device for Cold Climate Regions Risk Management
    2021

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    Research interests

    • Multiphysics
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Solid Mechanics
    • Process & Chemical Engineering
    • Cold Climate Technology
    • Thermography & Spectroscopy

    Teaching

    PRO-2603 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
    PRO-2610 Fluid Mechanics
    PRO-2611 Process Technology
    TEK-3602 Thermography and Spectroscopy
    TEK-3604 Multiphysics Simulation
    TEK-8015 (Advanced) Multiphysics Simulation