معرفی
Prof Tariq Muneer is a faculty member at Edinburgh Napier University, affiliated with the School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, particularly solar PV and wind turbines, with applications in climate change mitigation, energy economics, and sustainable transport. He has supervised numerous postgraduate students and led projects funded by organizations such as the Scottish Government and EPSRC.
Research Interests
Tariq's work spans renewable energy generation, energy storage, and data-driven performance assessment of wind and solar systems. Key areas include bifacial photovoltaics, urban heat island effects, and electric vehicle infrastructure, emphasizing technical and economic feasibility in real-world contexts like Scottish agriculture and island communities.
Recent Publications
His 2023 article on solar-wind hybrid systems in Scotland highlights cost-competitiveness with fossil fuels. Earlier works (2020-2022) cover diffuse radiation models, view-factor algorithms, and EV thermal management, reflecting a trend toward hybrid renewable systems and urban sustainability. Articles from 2019 and earlier explore island energy solutions and cement industry emissions.
Projects
He led projects such as the EPSRC-funded Enerwater (2014-2018) on energy recovery in food processing and the Scottish Government’s LED lighting feasibility study (2012). Other initiatives include renewable integration in Sark Island and decentralized energy solutions for South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
