Dr Tariq Ahmed, Chartered Engineer and Energy Researcher.
I support organisations and industry partners with feasibility studies, process engineering, CFD modelling, separator optimisation, hydrogen systems, technoeconomic and life cycle assessment and sustainable energy research.
University profile
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16+
Years of experience
CEng
Chartered Engineer
15+
Research projects
Engineering expertise for practical, sustainable impact.
Dr Tariq Galadanchi Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Teesside University, a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and a member of the Energy Institute and Society of Petroleum Engineers. His work connects academic research, industrial problem-solving and consultancy across process design, optimisation, CFD modelling, hydrogen fuels and sustainable engineering.
Experience & Qualifications
Senior Lecturer in Engineering
School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University. Course Leader for BEng Tech (Hons) Chemical and Process Engineering (Online), with teaching leadership across thermodynamics, process design, heat transfer and advanced fluid mechanics.
PhD, Process Design and Optimisation
Completed a PhD at Teesside University on optimisation of three-phase separator design through CFD simulation and experimental investigation.
MSc Petroleum Engineering
Completed postgraduate study at Teesside University, developing expertise in petroleum engineering, separation systems and process modelling.
BSc Chemistry
Graduated from Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, building the scientific foundation for later work in process and energy engineering.
Technical Focus Areas
CFD
Process equipment modelling
H2
Hydrogen fuels and systems
LCA
Life cycle assessment
SEP
Separator optimisation
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Polymeric Materials for Hydrogen Transportation
Principal Investigator on work exploring the compatibility of polymeric materials for 100% hydrogen transportation in Iceland and the UK.
PIHydrogenMaterials
Gas Usage Reduction and Utilisation
Principal Investigator on a knowledge-transfer project focused on heat recovery, reduced fuel usage, operational efficiency and lower carbon footprint.
PIHeat RecoveryEfficiency
Net Zero Concrete and Low-Carbon Materials
Co-Investigator on the Mevocrete project, supporting the scale-up of material evolution technology for net-zero emission concrete.
Co-INet ZeroMaterials
Three-Phase Separator Optimisation
Research on CFD simulation and experimental investigation of surface separation equipment, including separator sizing and performance evaluation.
CFDOil & GasOptimisation
Ways to Work Together
Consultancy & Technical Review
Independent engineering input for process design, separator performance, CFD modelling and operational efficiency.
CEng expertise
- Process equipment analysis
- CFD model review and interpretation
- Hydrogen and clean energy advisory
- Industry-focused recommendations
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Collaborative research, funding development and knowledge exchange with universities, industry and public-sector partners.
PI & Co-I
- Hydrogen systems and sustainable materials
- Life cycle assessment and net-zero pathways
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership support
- Academic and industry collaboration
Professional Standing
CEng, MIMMM, FHEA
Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and member of professional energy and petroleum engineering communities.
Industry and University Partnerships
Experience collaborating with organisations including Lancaster University, Newcastle University, University of Cyprus, Lisboa E-Nova, Middlesbrough College, TTE and industry partners.
Let’s work Together