Muhammed Akmal

Dr. Muhammed Akmal is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University since 2018, specializing in electrical and electronic engineering. He holds a PhD from Queen's University Belfast (2011) and has held prior academic positions at Abu Dhabi University (Associate Professor, 2017–2018; Assistant Professor, 2012–2017). His research focuses on renewable energy integration, microgrids, smart grids, and power system stability. He has secured £125,000+ in research grants and published over 30 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Akmal is an active reviewer for IEEE and IET journals, and a Senior Member of IEEE.

Education:

• BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan (2006, 2008)
• PhD in Electric Power Systems, Queen's University Belfast, UK (2011)

Research Interests:
Dr. Akmal’s work addresses critical challenges in modern power systems, including wind power integration, demand-side management, and grid resilience. He collaborates with institutions like Queen’s University Belfast and RMIT University on projects involving microgrids and smart grid technologies. His recent studies explore fault diagnosis in power systems and optimization of solar energy systems.

Grants & Awards:

• Charles Parsons Energy Research Award (2011)
• University Teaching Award (Abu Dhabi University, 2015–16)
• 3 Excellence in Teaching Awards (Abu Dhabi University)

Professional Activities:
Dr. Akmal teaches courses such as Modern Electric Systems and Electrical Power and Machines. He actively reviews for IEEE and IET journals and serves on the IEEE Power and Energy Society.