Tariq Iqbal

Professor at NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi

Research Expertise

Food Engineering
food packaging
food powders
renewable energy

About

Tariq Iqbal holds a PhD in Food Process Engineering, specializing in Food Packaging. He also has a Master of Engineering Science in Food Process Engineering, with a focus on Food Powders Handling and Processing. He completed his MA in Economics from the University of Peshawar and his BSc Honours in Agriculture Engineering from a university in Pakistan. Tariq has a wealth of experience in academia and research having served as a professor, senior lecturer, and postdoctoral researcher at various universities around the world. He has also worked as a research assistant and trainee engineer, gaining hands-on experience in his field. Tariq is passionate about food process engineering, food packaging, food powders handling and process and renewable energy - biomass storage and processing and is dedicated to furthering research and innovation in these area.

Publications

Flow property measurement of food powders and sensitivity of Jenike’s hopper design methodology to the measured values

Journal of Food Engineering / Feb 01, 2004

Fitzpatrick, J. J., Barringer, S. A., & Iqbal, T. (2004). Flow property measurement of food powders and sensitivity of Jenike’s hopper design methodology to the measured values. Journal of Food Engineering, 61(3), 399–405. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0260-8774(03)00147-x

Effect of powder properties and storage conditions on the flowability of milk powders with different fat contents

Journal of Food Engineering / Oct 01, 2004

Fitzpatrick, J. J., Iqbal, T., Delaney, C., Twomey, T., & Keogh, M. K. (2004). Effect of powder properties and storage conditions on the flowability of milk powders with different fat contents. Journal of Food Engineering, 64(4), 435–444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2003.11.011

Effect of composition and storage conditions on the flowability of dairy powders

International Dairy Journal / Apr 01, 2007

Fitzpatrick, J. J., Barry, K., Cerqueira, P. S. M., Iqbal, T., O’Neill, J., & Roos, Y. H. (2007). Effect of composition and storage conditions on the flowability of dairy powders. International Dairy Journal, 17(4), 383–392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2006.04.010

Waste-to-Hydrogen Energy in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Perspectives

Biohydrogen Production: Sustainability of Current Technology and Future Perspective / Aug 23, 2016

Miandad, R., Rehan, M., Ouda, O. K. M., Khan, M. Z., Shahzad, K., Ismail, I. M. I., & Nizami, A. S. (2016). Waste-to-Hydrogen Energy in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Perspectives. In Biohydrogen Production: Sustainability of Current Technology and Future Perspective (pp. 237–252). Springer India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3577-4_11

Effect of storage conditions on the wall friction characteristics of three food powders

Journal of Food Engineering / Feb 01, 2006

Iqbal, T., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2006). Effect of storage conditions on the wall friction characteristics of three food powders. Journal of Food Engineering, 72(3), 273–280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2004.12.007

Mathematical modeling of the influence of temperature and gas composition on the respiration rate of shredded carrots

Journal of Food Engineering / Mar 01, 2009

Iqbal, T., Rodrigues, F. A. S., Mahajan, P. V., & Kerry, J. P. (2009). Mathematical modeling of the influence of temperature and gas composition on the respiration rate of shredded carrots. Journal of Food Engineering, 91(2), 325–332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2008.09.012

Pyrolytic liquid fuel: A source of renewable electricity generation in Makkah

Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects / Sep 01, 2016

Rehan, M., Nizami, A. S., Shahzad, K., Ouda, O. K. M., Ismail, I. M. I., Almeelbi, T., Iqbal, T., & Demirbas, A. (2016). Pyrolytic liquid fuel: A source of renewable electricity generation in Makkah. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 38(17), 2598–2603. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2016.1153753

Celiac disease arthropathy and autoimmunity study

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology / Dec 19, 2012

Iqbal, T., Zaidi, M. A., Wells, G. A., & Karsh, J. (2012). Celiac disease arthropathy and autoimmunity study. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 28(1), 99–105. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1746.2012.07272.x

Effect of Time, Temperature, and Slicing on Respiration Rate of Mushrooms

Journal of Food Science / Jul 31, 2009

Iqbal, T., Rodrigues, F. A. S., Mahajan, P. V., & Kerry, J. P. (2009). Effect of Time, Temperature, and Slicing on Respiration Rate of Mushrooms. Journal of Food Science, 74(6). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01198.x

Mathematical modelling of O2 consumption and CO2 production rates of whole mushrooms accounting for the effect of temperature and gas composition

International Journal of Food Science & Technology / Jun 15, 2009

Iqbal, T., Rodrigues, F. A. S., Mahajan, P. V., & Kerry, J. P. (2009). Mathematical modelling of O2 consumption and CO2 production rates of whole mushrooms accounting for the effect of temperature and gas composition. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 44(7), 1408–1414. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.01971.x

Effect of Minimal Processing Conditions on Respiration Rate of Carrots

Journal of Food Science / Oct 01, 2008

Iqbal, T., Rodrigues, F. A. S., Mahajan, P. V., Kerry, J. P., Gil, L., Manso, M. C., & Cunha, L. M. (2008). Effect of Minimal Processing Conditions on Respiration Rate of Carrots. Journal of Food Science, 73(8). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2008.00923.x

MODELLING THE INFLUENCE OF STORAGE TIME ON THE RESPIRATION RATE OF SHREDDED CARROTS AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES UNDER AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE

Acta Horticulturae / May 01, 2005

Iqbal, T., Oliveira, F. A. R., Mahajan, P. V., Kerry, J. P., Gil, L., Manso, M. C., & Cunha, L. M. (2005). MODELLING THE INFLUENCE OF STORAGE TIME ON THE RESPIRATION RATE OF SHREDDED CARROTS AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES UNDER AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE. Acta Horticulturae, 674, 105–111. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2005.674.11

Uncertainty in degradation rates for organic micro-pollutants during full-scale sewage sludge composting

Waste Management / Oct 01, 2016

Sadef, Y., Poulsen, T. G., Habib, K., Iqbal, T., & Nizami, A. S. (2016). Uncertainty in degradation rates for organic micro-pollutants during full-scale sewage sludge composting. Waste Management, 56, 396–402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.06.018

Development of user-friendly software for design of modified atmosphere packaging for fresh and fresh-cut produce

Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies / Mar 01, 2007

Mahajan, P. V., Oliveira, F. A. R., Montanez, J. C., & Frias, J. (2007). Development of user-friendly software for design of modified atmosphere packaging for fresh and fresh-cut produce. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 8(1), 84–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2006.07.005

DEVELOPMENT OF PURPLE SWEET POTATO STARCH BASE BIODEGRADABLE FILM

Jurnal Teknologi / Dec 20, 2015

Ishak, I., Muhamad, I. I., Mohd Marsin, A., & Iqbal, T. (2015). DEVELOPMENT OF PURPLE SWEET POTATO STARCH BASE BIODEGRADABLE FILM. Jurnal Teknologi, 77(31). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v77.6914

Airflow Resistance of Chopped Miscanthus on Drying Platform

Transactions of the ASABE / Apr 13, 2015

Airflow Resistance of Chopped Miscanthus on Drying Platform. (2015). Transactions of the ASABE, 487–492. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.58.10827

Biomass conservation using an optimised drying process for energy Sorghum Bagasse

Renewable Energy Focus / Jun 01, 2017

Iqbal, T., Nizami, A. S., Eckhoff, S., Barreto, M. L. A., Sadef, Y., Rehan, M., Budzianowski, W. M., Ouda, O. K. M., & Shahzad, K. (2017). Biomass conservation using an optimised drying process for energy Sorghum Bagasse. Renewable Energy Focus, 19–20, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ref.2017.03.005

The potential of Saudi Arabian natural zeolites in energy recovery technologies

Energy / Aug 01, 2016

Nizami, A. S., Ouda, O. K. M., Rehan, M., El-Maghraby, A. M. O., Gardy, J., Hassanpour, A., Kumar, S., & Ismail, I. M. I. (2016). The potential of Saudi Arabian natural zeolites in energy recovery technologies. Energy, 108, 162–171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.030

Aeration of Baled and Chopped Miscanthus in a Covered Test Facility

2011 Louisville, Kentucky, August 7 - August 10, 2011 / Jan 01, 2011

Tariq Iqbal, Steven R Eckhoff, Mary-Grace C Danao, & K C Ting. (2011). Aeration of Baled and Chopped Miscanthus in a Covered Test Facility. 2011 Louisville, Kentucky, August 7 - August 10, 2011. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.37408

Education

PhD, Food Process Engineering- Food Packaging / September, 2008

Cork

MEngSc, Food Process Engineering- Food Powders Handling and Processing / September, 2002

Cork

University of Peshawar

MA, Economics / September, 2000

Peshawar

BSc Honours Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Engineering / September, 1997

Peshawar

Experience

NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi

Professor / November, 2019Present

o Teaching to undergraduate (Food Engineering) students o Research in Food Engineering: Food Packaging, Food Powders Handling and Processing, Renewable Energy (Biomass storage and drying) o Collaborations with different Research Groups o Course design for Diploma in Food Process Engineering o Course design for Certificate in Food Safety and Security o Course design for FD407-Food Packaging o Course design convener for subjects:  FD 204 Food Biochemistry  FD 305 – Machine design for Food Engineers  FD 205- Fluid Mechanics o Supervision of Final year students Projects o Examiner and Evaluator for Final year students (FYP) projects o Exams invigilator

Senior Lecturer Department of Process and Food Engineering, University of Putra Malaysia / May, 2015June, 2018

o Teaching to undergraduate (Process and Food Engineering) students o Research in Food Packaging, Food Powders Handling and Processing, Renewable Energy (Biomass storage and drying) o Head of Food Packaging Group o Research with Final year students Projects o Examiner and Evaluator for Final year students projects o Examiner and Evaluator for Master (Process and Food Engineering)

Senior Lecturer Department of Bioprocess Engineering, University of Technology Malaysia / April, 2012April, 2015

Position: Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) Address: Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia. o Major Duties: o Teaching to undergraduate (Process and Food Engineering) students o Research in Food Packaging, Food Powders Handling and Processing, Renewable Energy (Biomass storage and drying) o Head of Food Packaging Group

Postdoctoral Researcher University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA / March, 2010March, 2012

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate Address: Energy Biosciences Institute and Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. Research Project: Engineering Solutions for Biomass Feedstock Production  To develop a covered storage facility for biomass that could be used to evaluate the full scale storage properties for miscanthus, switchgrass, energy cane, sweet sorghum and other energy crops  Forced air drying of baled (round and square) and chopped biomass (Miscanthus, Energy sorghum etc)  Develop Shedd’s curves (resistance to airflow) for miscanthus and energy sorghum  Establish Biomass quality descriptors  Field testing of feedstock quality change over time in storage facility  Develop guidelines for biomass storage facilities  Assist in improvement and evaluation of storage systems with EBI (Energy Bioscience Institute) partners in large scale operations

Postdoctoral Researcher University College Cork Ireland / July, 2008June, 2009

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher Address: Environmental Research Institute and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. Research Project: European Union Project, under EU 7th Framework Programme (ICT- 2007.6.3 ICT for Environmental Management and Energy Efficiency)  Research in Renewable Energy Sources (Biomass, Geothermal, Photovoltaic and Wind Energy) for improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings as to reduce EU dependency on imported Energy and to reduce CO2 emissions for improving environmental conditions

Research Assistant University College Cork Ireland / October, 2007May, 2008

Position: Research Assistant Address: Department of Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. Research Project: Food Packaging Group (Modified Atmosphere Packaging, microbial tests, spectroscopy etc)

Research student for PhD and Masters and lab demonstrator University College Cork Ireland / November, 2000May, 2008

Position: Research Student Address: Department of Process and Chemical Engineering, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. • Research experience during PhD and MEngSc study period: PhD Thesis: Analysis and mathematical modeling of O2 consumption and CO2 production rates of fresh produce in dynamic conditions MEngSc Thesis: Flow properties of milk, flour, tea and whey permeate powders: Effect of storage conditions and application to flow from silo • Laboratory practical and Teaching experience during PhD and MEngSc study period:  University College Cork Annual Examination (May each year) General Invigilator (2001-2007)

Trainee engineer- Pak -swiss Agricultural Light Engineering Programme Mardan, Pakistan / May, 1997November, 1997

Position: Trainee Engineer Address: Pak-Swiss Agricultural Light Engineering Programme Mardan, Pakistan

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