Punjab Bioenergy Institute - Projects (On-going + Future)
 
 ENERGY PHYSICS LABORATORY
 
  Dr. Javed Iqbal (Lab. Lead)
 
Research Projects (Submitted)
1.      Development of Wood-Plastics-Composites (WPC) using local agriculture and forestry based residues for construction, furniture and fruit packaging industries".20 Million PKR Funded by Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB), Pakistan
2.      Organic/Inorganic CZTS Hybrid Solar cells". 27 Millions PKR, Funded by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and TUBITAK (Turkey)
3.      Design and synthesis of efficient organic photovoltaic materials for Organic solar cells: A step way forward towards renewable energy and artificial leaf." 15000 USD, Funded by COMSTECH-TWAS JOINT RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN OIC COUNTRIES.
4.      Replacement of cadmium sulphide with organic materials in CZTS based solar cells: a step way forward towards cost effective solar cells" 7.5 million PKR, Funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
5.      Development of grapheme reinforced wood-plastics-composites (WPC) using local agriculture and forestry based residues for construction, furniture and fruit packaging industries" 3 million, Funded by Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC).
6.      Replacement of cadmium sulphide with organic materials in CZTS based solar cells: A cost effective approach, 5000 Euros, PSF-MSRT.
Research Projects (Shortlisted)
7.      Computational design of organic photovoltaic materials for CZTS based solar cells: a step way forward towards cost effective solar cells, 4.6 Million PKR, Funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
BIO-ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
 
Dr. Sana Sadaf (Lab. Lead)
 
Research Projects (Submitted)
1. 1. "Potential Utilization of Microalgae Biomass for Energy Conversion and Environmental Remediation: An Applied Integrated Approach" UNESCO/Green Chemistry. Amount, 30,000 US$
2. 2. "Efficient utilization of de-oiled microalgae biomass for treatment of textile effluents: Pilot scale study" ISESCO research grant, Amount,  10,000 US$
3. "Coupling of microalgal biofuel production system with industrial wastewater treatment" Joint research project between MST, Pakistan and MSRT Iran, Amount, 5000 Euros
4. "Integrated water purification system with microalgae cultivation for biofuel production" Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Agricultural Linkages Program Grant, Amount, Rs. 08 million
Research Projects (Shortlisted)
 
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY AND BIOGAS PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT LABORATORY
 
Dr. Saima Mirza (Lab. Lead)
 
Research Projects (Submitted)
1. Development of novel algal biomass harvesting strategy for biodiesel production with minimal nutrient consumption. ISESCO research grant, Amount, 10,000 US$.
2. Carving out metabolic pathway for photoheterotrophic biocatalyst assisted hydrogen production from lignin. Pak-US Science and Technology cooperation program. Amount, $ 237,566.
3. UsingInnovativeBiogas Technology to Produce Sustainable BioCNG for Powering Agriculture in Pakistan. HEC technology development fund. Amount (Pak. Rs. 11.175 M).
4. Photoheterotrophic Enhanced Biocatalytic hydrogen Production From Lignocellulosic Waste. Joint research project between MST, Pakistan and MSRT Iran, Amount, 5000 Euros.
Research Projects (Shortlisted)
5.A joint project entitled "Concomitant wastewater treatment and hydrogen production with Purple Non Sulfur Bacteria (PNSB) in biofilm reactor" was submitted for funding with collaboration of TUBITAK, Turkey and PSF, Pakistan (2015).(Principal Investigator- Shortlisted)
 
Energy Physics Laboratory
 
Dr. Asif Javed
 
Research Projects (Submitted)
SnO2/TiO2 Nanohexagon Arrays Heterojunction Based Photoanode for Efficient Dye-sensitized Solar Cells, SRGP, 0.5 Million PKR, Funded by Higher Education   Commission, Pakistan.
MATERIAL TESTING LABORATORY AND HEAT & MASS TRANSFER LABORATORY
Engr. Muhammad Tayyab (Lab. Lead)
Research Projects (Submitted)
1.Submitted project entitled "Design and development of solar assisted hydrothermal liquefaction reactor in the presence of suitable catalyst/ solvent for production of liquid biofuel" in December, 2016 (submitted as PI to ALP, PARC)
2.Submitted project entitled "Design, development and performance evaluation of a small scale biogas slurry applicator" in December, 2016 (submitted as PI to ALP, PARC)
3.Submitted project entitled "Design and development of a small scale biomass gasification unit for rural household applications" in December, 2016 (submitted as PI, to PSF)
Research Projects (Shortlisted)
1.                   Submitted project entitled "Design and Development of PLC controlled small scale biomass gasification unit for rural household applications" in April, 2016 (submitted as PI to NRPU, HEC).
INSECT BIOFUEL LABORATORY
 
Habib ur Rehman (Lab. Lead)
Research projects (Submitted)
  1. Eco-friendly solution of energy crises using insect gut biota (As a PI) NRPU-HEC
  2. Biogas production using insects hindgutbiota and environmental friendly management of organic waste (As PI) NRPU-HEC
  3. Jatropha (Jatropha curcas), a miracle shrub as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production PARC-ALP
  4. Cellulolytic activity of insect gut extract for lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugar for bioethanol production PARC-ALP
Development of two stage biogas plant for methane production using lignocellulolytic bacteria from termite's gut to digest materials having high lignin content PARC-ALP
Research projects (Shortlisted)
Biogas production using insects hindgutbiota and environmental friendly management of organic waste NRPU-HEC
 
 
BIOENERGY CROPPING & RESIDUE MANAGEMENT LABORATORY
 
Miss Saira Mughal (Lab. Lead)
 
Research Projects (Submitted)
Genetic study of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) as Bioenergy/Biodiesel feedstock in water deficicnet conditions. PARC-APL. Amount: 4.5 M Pak Rs.