Accreditation Body Number: PEC Chem/1418

Education

Year Degree University/Institute
2016PhD Chemical Engineering
Ryerson University
Toronto, Canada
2008MA Sc Chemical Engineering
Ryerson University
Toronto, Canada
1988Endorsement for Advance Studies
Meadowbank College of TAFE
Sydney, Australia
1985BSc Chemical Engineering
Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan

Research/Teaching Experience

Year Position University/Institute
2020-PresentAssistant ProfessorWah Engineering College, University of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
2019-2020Assistant ProfessorMemorial University of Newfoudland
Corner Brook, Canada
2019-2019Chairperson, Department of Chemical EngineeringWah Engineering College, University of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
2017-2019Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Wah
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
2011-2016Research Fellow (Environmental and Renewable Energy ProjectsRyerson University
Toronto, Canada
2011-2015Chair, Education Outreach Committee (volunteer)Professional Engineers Ontario
Toronto, Canada
2010-2010Review Engineer (Asistant)Minitry of the Environment and Climate Change
Toronto, Canada
2010-2015Teaching Assistant (Periodical Positions) Ryerson Unmiversity
Toronto, Canada
2000-2006Project Manager /Sr. Researcher (Environmental Engineer) Power and Water Desalination Research Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE
1999-2000Technical Manager Arabcoat Paints and Coatings
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Honors and Awards

  • Fellow of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • Member of the Courses Review Committee , Chemical Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
  • Nominated Accreditation Team member for the evaluation of engineering programs in various universities in Pakistan
  • Member of National Curriculum Development Committee for Petroleum and Gas Engineering Technology of National Technology Council (NTC) Pakistan
  • Reviewer Board Member of MDPI Journals
  • Keynote speaker at 6th International Conference on Sustainability in Process Industry (SPI 2022) Oct 19-20th, 2022. October 21, 2022., held at GIKI
  • Co-Chaired a Session at ICCE-2022; held at Lahore on March 25-26, 2022
  • Guest Speaker, Department of Mechatronics, University of Wah, Continuous Professional Development Program [PEB-PWECUOW-0037].
  • Fellow of the Institute of Surface Coatings Technology, UK.

Professional Societies

  • Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineering
  • Canadian Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Professional Engineers Ontario, Canada
  • Fellow of Institute of Surface Coatings Technology, UK.
  • Fellow of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers

List of Publications


Journal Publications
  1. Baig, K. S, "Kinetics of Lignin Removal from the Lignocellulosic Matrix after Ozone Transportation", Methane, Vol. 1, Issue No. 13, 2022. (pp. 177-188)
    DOIdoi.org/10.3390/methane1030014
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  2. Baig, K.S., "Optimization of operational parameters for adsorption of cellulases onto microcrystalline cellulose using REML and RSM methodologies.", Analytical and Bioanalytical Techniques, Vol. 13, Issue No. 1, 2022. 1.8 (pp. 440-447) IF:1.8
    DOI: 10.4172/2155-9872.1000440
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  3. Baig, K. S., Qureshi, K.S., Farrukh, A., Mahmood, N, "Strategic lignin removal from lignocellulosic matrix of wheat straw using selectivity characteristics of ozone", Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 50, Issue No. 1, 2022. (pp. 1-21) Category: Y
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  4. Yousaf, M., Mandiwana, K.L., Baig, K.S., J.Lu, "Evaluation of Acer rubrum Tree Bark as a Bioindicator of Atmospheric Heavy Metal Pollution in Toronto, Canada", Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Vol. 231, Issue No. 8, 2020. 2.98 (pp. 0-0) IF:2.98 Category: W
    DOI: 10.1007/s11270-020-04758-w
    SDG: 3-Good Health and Well-being,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,13-Climate Action,15-Life on Land
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  5. K.S. Baig, "Interaction of enzymes with lignocellulosic materials: causes, mechanism and influencing factors", Bioresources and Bioprocessing, Vol. 7, Issue No. 1, 2020. 4.98 (pp. 1-19) IF:4.98 Category: W
    DOI: doi.org/10.1186/s40643-020-00310-0
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  6. K Shahzad Baig, J Wu, G Turcotte, "Future prospects of delignification pretreatments for the lignocellulosic materials to produce second generation bioethanol", International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 43, Issue No. 4, 2019. 5.164 (pp. 1411-1427) IF:5.164 Category: W
    DOI: doi.org/10.1002/er.4292
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  7. Baig, K.S., Wu, J., Turcotte, G, "Pretreatments for Delignification of Lignocellulosic Materials for Production of Second Generation Biofuel", International Journal of Energy Research , Vol. 0, Issue No. 0, 2018. 3.741 (pp. 0-0) IF:3.741
  8. Baig, K, S., Yousaf, M., "Coal Fired Power Plants: Emission Problems and Controlling Techniques", Earth Science and Climatic Change, Vol. 8, Issue No. 7, 2017. 1.66 (pp. 0-0) IF:1.66
    DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617.1000404 (https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2024MURJE..43..154B/abstract)
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,13-Climate Action,15-Life on Land
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  9. Baig, K.S, "Thermodynamics of adsorption/desorption of cellulases NS50013 on/from Avicel PH 101 and Protobind 1000.", American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 5, Issue No. 2, 2016. 1.03 (pp. 0-0) IF:1.03
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  10. Baig, K.S.*, Turcotte, G., Doan, H, "Looking at adsorption of cellulases NS 50013 onto Avicel PH 101 and Protobind 1000 through isotherms and thermodynamics.", International Journal of Waste Resources, Vol. 6, Issue No. 2, 2016. 1.956 (pp. 0-0) IF:1.956
    DOI: 10.4172/2252-5211.1000222
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,13-Climate Action
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  11. Baig, K.S.*, Turcotte, G., Doan, H, "Adsorption of cellulase enzymes on lignocellulosic materials and influencing factors: a review", International Journal of Waste Resources, Vol. 6, Issue No. 3, 2016. 1.956 (pp. 0-0) IF:1.956
    DOI: 10.4172/2252-5211.1000239
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,13-Climate Action,15-Life on Land
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  12. Baig, K.S.*, Turcotte, G., Doan, H, "Adsorption and desorption of cellulases NS 50013 onto/from Avicel pH 101: A simple functional model", International Journal of Waste Resources, Vol. 6, Issue No. 3, 2016. 1.956 (pp. 0-0) IF:1.956
    DOI: 10.4172/2252-5211.1000243
    SDG: 7-Affordable and Clean Energy,9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  13. Baig, K.S.*, Wu, J., Turcotte, G., Doan, H, "Novel ozonation technique to delignify wheat starw for biofuel production", Energy and Environment Journal, Vol. 26, Issue No. 3, 2015. 3.17 (pp. 0-0) IF:3.17
    DOI: doi.org/10.1260/0958-305X.26.3.30
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities
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  14. Baig, K.S*., Doan, H.D., Wu, J, "Multicomponent isotherms for biosorption of Ni+2 and Zn+2", Desalination, Vol. 2249, Issue No. 1, 2009. 11.21 (pp. 0-0) IF:11.21 Category: W
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2009.06.052
    SDG: 9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,11-Sustainable Cities and Communities,15-Life on Land
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Conference Publications
  1. Batool, A., Baig, K. S., Farrukh, A., Khan, F. A., Awan, A. A., Jadoon, A. K, "A Short Review on Latest Technologies for the Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass.", 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering, Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2022. (pp. 29-0)
  2. Ahmad, F., Baig, K. S., Abbas, G, "Biosorption Studies of Arsenic (As) removal from Industrial Wastewater by using Fixed and Fluidized Bed.", 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering. , Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2022. (pp. 25-0)
  3. Bilal, M., Rehman, A., Baig, K. S. 2022., "Analysis of 1-Tetradecene Production from Thermal Cracking of Castor Oil & Ethylene Oligomerization by Modified Ziegler Process. ", 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering, Wah Cantt, Pakistan, 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  4. Farrukh, A., Baig, K. S., Batool, A., Khan, F. A., Awan, A. A, ". Adsorption Studies for The Removal of Arsenic from Contaminated Water", 5th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field of Sciences and Engineering., Pakistan, 2022. (pp. 0-0)
  5. K. Shahzad Baig, Saleem, I. , "Mechanism for Adsorption onto Wheat straw. 4th Conference on Sustainability in Process Industry (SPI 2018) ", SPI 2018, Peshawar, Pakistan, 2018. (pp. 0-0)
  6. Baig, K.S.*, Turcotte, G., Doan, H, "A novel strategy for desorption of cellulases from delignified wheat straw for production of biofuel. [Poster Paper]", 66th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference [Sustainability and Prosperity], Quebec City, ON, Canada, 2016. (pp. 0-0)
  7. Baig, K.S.*, Wu, J., Turcotte, G., Doan, H. , " Adsorption of cellulases NS50013 on Avicel PH 101 and Protobind 1000", 63rd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference,, Fredericton, NB, Canada, 2013. (pp. 0-0)
  8. Baig, K.S.*, Turcotte, G., Doan, H. , "Desorption of cellulases from lignocellulosic model compounds towards bioethanol production. , Poster Presentation", Ryerson University Graduate Open House and Research Symposium, , Toronto, ON,Canada, 2013. (pp. 0-0)
  9. Baig, K.S..*, H. Doan, J. Wu. , "Transport and Mechanism of Biosorption of Ni+2 and Zn+2 on Wheat Straw", 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 2012. (pp. 0-0)
  10. Baig, K.S.*, Wu, J., Turcotte, G., Doan, H, ". Delignification of wheat starw with ozone, its kinetics and selectivity", 62nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada, 2012. (pp. 0-0)
  11. K. Shahzad Baig*, H. Doan, J. Wu, "Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Study of Biosorption of Ni2+ and Zn2+ in an Aqueous Solution by Wheat Straw", 58th Chemical Engineering Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 2008. (pp. 0-0)
  12. Helal, A.M., Mohammed, R. A., Al-Mazroue, A., Baig.K.S*., Sabbah, N.S. and Odeh. M. , "Search for a Solution to Mitigate Bromate (BrO3-) Presence in Desalted Water in The Emirate of Abu Dhabi", EUROMED 2006 conference , Montpellier-France , 2006. (pp. 0-0)
  13. Baig.K.S. , Sabah. N, "Monitoring of Inorganic Pollutants in the Desalination Discharges of MSF Plants.", IDA International Conference, Singapore, 2005. (pp. 0-0)
  14. Rizk, A. Baig, K.S*. Sabah. N. , "Failure of Control Valves in the Desalination Plants of ADWEA", Corrosion Congress , Beijing, China, 2005. (pp. 0-0)
  15. Baig, K.S., "Electrochemical Behavior of Some Copper Alloys in Low pH Water Media", International conference on application of Traditional and high performance materials in harsh environments, Sharjah, UAE, 2004. (pp. 0-0)
  16. Hamood, A.A., Baig.K.S*. , "A New Technique for Detection of Emission of Bromine from Vent System of Desalination Plants", International WONUC Conference, Marrakesh, Morocco, 2002. (pp. 0-0)
  17. Baig. K.S. , Arain, R.A., Hamood. A.A. , "Disinfection of Town Water by Using Hypochlorite Solution.", IDA International Conference, Bahrain, 2002. (pp. 0-0)
  18. Baig.K.S., "Corrosion Prevention by using Polyurethane Paints", First National Seminar on Corrosion, Lahore, Pakistan, 1994. (pp. 0-0)

Research Reports

  • Monitoring of Inorganic Pollutants in the Desalination Discharges of MSF Plants. Presented international conference held at Singapore by IDA, on Sept 16-18, 2005.
  • Hamood, A.A., Shahzad. K*. 2002. A New Technique for Detection of Emission of Bromine from Vent System of Desalination Plants. Published in the proceedings of International WONUC Conference, held on 16-18 Oct. 2002, Marrakesh, Morocco.
  • Hamood, A.A., Shahzad, K*., El-Dahshan. M. 2001. Excessive scale formation in the remineralization Plant of ATPC” Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-036/2001
  • Shahzad, K*. 2002. Crevice Corrosion Performance of Stainless Steels in Abu Dhabi Seawater” Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-036/2002
  • Baig.K.S.* El-Dahshan.M. 2002. Examination of Cementation Material Used for the Lining of the Potable Water Transmission Lines” Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-033/2002, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Shahzad, K*. 2001. Jellyfish: problem for Desalination and Power Plants”. Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-024/2001., Abu Dhabi, and UAE.
  • Shahzad, K*. Sabah. N. 2004. Measures to Protect Desalination Facilities on Contamination of Seawater with Hazardous Chemicals. Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-005/2004, Abu Dhabi, and UAE.
  • El-Dahshan, M. E., Arain, R. A. Shahzad, K*., Hamood. A. A. 2001. Pollution Caused By Desalination Plants in the Abu Dhabi during Last Twenty Years” Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-040/2001, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Rizk, A. Shahzad, K*., Sabah. N. 2005. Failure of Control Valves in the Desalination Plants of ADWEA Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-023/2005
  • Shahzad. K*., Arain, R.A., Hamood. A.A. 2002. Disinfection of Town Water by Using Hypochlorite Solution. Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-010/2002
  • Shahzad. K*., Arain, R.A., Hamood. A.A. 2002. Desalination Plant Effluents Analysis. Published by ADWEA as PWDRC-MTL-003/2002
  • Agashichev, S.P., Rizk, M., Shahzad, K*., Hisham, H., El-Dahshan, M.E. 2003. Evaluation of Reverse Osmosis Pilot Plants for Seawater Desalination [Plants by: Degremont, Ondeo and Vivendi]. PWDRC-DL-001/2003.
  • Helal, A.M., Mohammed, R. A., Al-Mazroue, A., Shahzad, K., Sabbah, N.S. and Odeh. M. 2006. Search for a Solution to Mitigate Bromate (BrO3-) Presence in Desalted Water in The Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Presented at the EUROMED 2006 conference in Montpellier-France in May 2006.

Conferences (Non-peer reviewed)

  • Baig, K.S*. Lignocellulosic Materials as Renewable Energy Resource in Canada. Seminar at Microskills employment and Newcomer Services. Organized by Community MicroSkills Development Centre, 200 Consumers Road, Toronto, ON, M2J 4R4, on Nov 30, 2015.
  • Baig, K.S*. Future Prospects of Biomass as Renewable Energy Resource in Canada. Seminar at S. Walter Stewart Public Library, 170 Memorial Park Drive, Toronto, Canada. Organized by East Toronto Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario, on Oct 8, 2015.
  • Baig, K.S*. 2014. Renewable Energy Sources in Canada. Seminar at S. Walter Stewart Public Library, 170 Memorial Park Drive, Toronto, Canada on. Organized by East Toronto Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario, on April 8, 2014.

Books

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Book Chapters

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