Engr. Muhammad Muneeb Khan

Brief Bio

Engr. Muhammad Muneeb Khan is a researcher and Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Punjab, with over 10 years of experience in solar cell design, energy management, and solar energy system development. His research focuses on emerging solar cell technologies, innovative photovoltaic materials, and solar energy platforms tailored for low- and middle-income countries facing high energy costs and ongoing energy crises.

He has published more than 28 research articles in internationally recognized journals and has contributed to collaborative research initiatives with the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Korea in 2026. His work has contributed to the development of a unified multi-agent optimization framework for intelligent PV-integrated smart energy systems.

At the USP, he is dedicated to mentoring young researchers and engineers while strengthening Pakistan’s capacity in solar cell design and energy management research through interdisciplinary innovation.

Education
MS Electrical Engineering	COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad	2016
BS Electrical (Power) Engineering	COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus	2014

Professional Experience
Senior Lecturer	University of Southern Punjab, Multan	2016 – Present
Lecturer	COMWAVE IIT, Islamabad	2015 – 2016

Professional associations

Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) advancing Technology for Humanity, America

Member, The Institution of Engineers (IEP), Pakistan

Member, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan

Research Interests

Research Impact:

Publications: 28
h-index: 10
Funded Projects: 01 (International)

Selected Publications

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Faiz, J., Nazeer, R., & Shafi, M. A. (2025). Investigating the performance parameters of solar cells for efficiency enhancement. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 44(1), 82–93.

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Tariq, M. U., Anjum, Z. H., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Simulation design of a 542 kWp DC/480 kWp AC solar photovoltaic system at the Institute of Southern Punjab. Sir Syed University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, 14(1).

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Iqbal, M. S., Sikandar, H., Hassan, R. G., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Performance analysis of PVSyst-based grid-connected photovoltaic systems in Pakistan compared to SAARC countries. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 43(2).

Khan, M. M., Suleman, S., Iqbal, M. S., Shafi, M. A., & Soucase, B. M. (2024). Estimation and sizing of a 1.00 kWp AC grid-connected photovoltaic system. Southern Journal of Engineering & Technology, 2(2), 44–54.

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Hassan, R. G., Shafi, M. A., & Soucase, B. M. (2024). Ideal tilt angle of a photovoltaic system to enhance sustainability of educational buildings. Southern Journal of Engineering & Technology, 1(Special Issue 1).

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Raza, A., Hassan, R. G., Tariq, U., Sikandar, H., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Optimized photovoltaic system using PVSyst software for residential building energy in Multan. Southern Journal of Engineering & Technology, 2(1), 63–73.

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Bukhari, A., & Lutfi, M. U. (2024). Solar potential assessment of a 600 MW grid-connected photovoltaic system for remote areas in South Punjab. Sir Syed University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, 14(2).

Khan, M. M., Shafi, M. A., & Khosa, M. S. K. (2023). Analysis of stochastic wind power approach for economic load dispatch optimization using a genetic algorithm. Southern Journal of Engineering & Technology, 1(2).

Khan, M. M., Shafi, M. A., Akram, B., Tariq, M. U., Sarmad, R., Muqeet, H. A., & Soucase, B. M. (2022). Financial analysis of PV–wind cogeneration for a remote village in Gwadar, Pakistan. Southern Journal of Research.

Shafi, M. A., Bibi, S., Khan, M. M., Sikandar, H., Javed, F., Ullah, H., Khan, L., & Soucase, B. M. (2022). A numerical simulation for efficiency enhancement of CZTS-based thin-film solar cells using SCAPS-1D. East European Journal of Physics, 5(5).

Shafi, M. A., Khan, M. M., Bibi, S., Shafi, M. Y., Rabbani, N., Ullah, H., Khan, L., & Soucase, B. M. (2022). Effect of parasitic parameters and environmental conditions on I–V and P–V characteristics of a 1D5P model solar PV cell using LTSPICE-IV. East European Journal of Physics, 5(5).

Khan, M. M., Shafi, M. A., & Riaz, Z. (2016). Magnetohydrodynamic generation. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 7(12).

Khan, M. M., Shafi, M. A., & Khan, N. (2016). Development of a prototype grid-tie inverter (grid synchronization and load sharing). International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 5(5).

Khan, M. M., Adnan, M., Arslan, M., & Sajjad, S. F. (2025). Power import challenges and distributed generation impact on Makran, CPEC, and Pakistan’s economy. In Proceedings of IMEC (NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan).

Khan, M. M., & Ahmad, S. (2024). Simulation design of a photovoltaic-based reliable street lighting system using PVSyst software. In IEEE International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (ICETST). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICETST62952.2024.10737942

Khan, M. M. (2024). Enhancing distributed generation in remote areas of Sindh and Balochistan through optimized sizing of grid-connected photovoltaic systems. In IEEE ICETST. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICETST62952.2024.10737943

Khan, M. M., Rasheed, A., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Array tilt angles to maximize solar power generation efficiency. In IEEE ICETST. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICETST62952.2024.10737963

Khan, M. M., & Rasheed, A. (2024). Ideal tilt angle calculation of photovoltaic modules to enhance Sindh power generation. In IEEE ETECTE Conference (University of Lahore, Pakistan).

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Tariq, M. U., & Hassan, R. G. (2024). Sustainable photovoltaic system integration for urban transit. In IEEE ICIT 2024 (FAST-NU Faisalabad).

Khan, M. M., Rasheed, A., & Tariq, M. U. (2024). Assessing the integration of solar power generation within the CASA-1000 HVDC transnational network. In IEEE ICIT 2024.

Khan, M. M., & Rasheed, A. (2024). Design and simulation of a self-sufficient photovoltaic park for sustainable energy independence. In IEEE ICIT 2024.

Khan, M. M., Bhatti, S., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Photovoltaic system-based border markets. In IEEE INMIC 2024.

Khan, M. M., Rasheed, A., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Ideal tilt angle of a photovoltaic system for sustainable rooftop solarization in Karachi. In IEEE INMIC 2024.

Khan, M. M., Bhatti, S., & Shafi, M. A. (2024). Estimating green energy solutions for city centers to mitigate CO₂ emissions. In IEEE INMIC 2024.

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Sikandar, H., Hussain, M., Akram, B., & Raza, A. (2024). Design and assessment of photovoltaic power generation potential in South Punjab, Pakistan. In 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Technology (IMCEET).

Khan, M. M., Akram, B., Shafi, M. A., Jabbar, S., Faiz, J., & Nazeer, R. (2024). Design and simulation of a photovoltaic power park for evacuating Sindh solar potential using HVDC transmission systems. In Proceedings of IMEC (NED UET, Karachi, Pakistan).

Khan, M. M., Ahmad, S., Jabbar, S., Baloch, S., Shafi, M. A., Nazeer, R., & Faiz, J. (2023). Simulation design of a grid-tied photovoltaic system (1.05 kWp DC) for Tandojam, Sindh. In 1st International Conference on Women Development in Engineering, Science & Technology (WD-EST’23).

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

Energy Management
Renewable Energy
Power Generations Sources
Power Transmission system
Power Distribution System

Supervision:

MPhil/MS: 02

Collaborations and Honors

Collaborative Research Contributor Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Korea (2026, Korea)