Professor Tariq Muneer, PhD, DSc, CEng, FICIBSE
Over the last 33 years Professor Tariq Muneer has led the developments related to research and teaching of Energy Engineering with a great deal of imagination, vigour and sincerity. The following are a few examples of his personal interest that has led to hardware and software developments that have directly been used in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral teaching and research: (i) installation of a (£155k) 16kWp photovoltaic façade, (ii) erection of hydrogen laboratory with electrolyser, six cylinders containing compressed hydrogen and fuel-cell, (iii) three roof-mounted wind turbines, and (iv) four electric vehicle charging facilities that facilitate drivers at all of the Edinburgh Napier University campuses. He has also led the development of many undergraduate and postgraduate modules and programmes related to Mechanical- and Energy Engineering.
Externally, Professor Muneer has provided advice and shared expert knowledge to organisations such as ECOSSE (Scottish Government’s project related to e-vehicle), the City of Edinburgh and other research charities such as SISER, Beltane, Royal Geographic Society, Agder Univeristy (Norway), Granada University (Spain) and University of Maribor (Slovenia). Professor Muneer is involved in a large number of academic and literary activities that include development of innovative teaching, personal research, PhD supervision with 38 completions, delivering keynote speeches, collaboration with a large number of other UK and international universities and helping local schools via visits and talks. He is also a prolific writer with 14 books/chapters in books and over 285 articles.
Neh Sharma is an Energy Engineer at Sweco, with over 6 years of experience in the renewable and power industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and completed his MSc in Renewable Energy from Edinburgh Napier University, earning the Class Medal in 2023. Neh’s dissertation, which focused on examining Battery Behaviour for Modular Energy Storage, was a funded project that showcased his expertise in the field. Throughout his career, Neh has been actively engaged in diverse projects related to solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and smart grids. He has made significant contributions through his expertise in asset management, project management and planning, and implementation. Neh’s project experience ranges from large-scale projects such as the 4620 MW to the 50 MW Power Plants. At Sweco, Neh provides innovative solutions in renewable energy and feasibility studies. His work focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of sustainable energy systems, contributing valuable insights to projects aimed at achieving a greener and more sustainable future. Neh is currently working towards his Chartership, further enhancing his professional qualifications.With a track record of delivering high-quality results and effectively managing projects within budget and timelines, Neh’s deep technical understanding and cross-functional communication skills have been crucial to his success. He has gained hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, testing, operations, maintenance planning, equipment supervision, and safety management. Neh is not only dedicated to his work but also passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with others. He actively mentors and guides early-career professionals in the renewable energy industry, empowering them to navigate their career journeys.