Education 📚
Dr. Zeb earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Pusan National University, South Korea (2017-2020), with a CGPA of 4.38/4.50. He completed his MSc in Electrical Engineering from COMSATS University, Islamabad (2014-2016), with a CGPA of 3.89/4.00. His BSc in Electrical Power Engineering was also from COMSATS University (2009-2013), with a CGPA of 3.08/4.00. 📚
Experience 🌟
Dr. Zeb’s academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Fellow at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (2024-present), Assistant Professor at NUST, Pakistan (2020-2024), and Visiting Researcher at Khalifa University, UAE (2022-2023). He has also served as Lecturer at UMT-Sialkot and Comwave Institute, Pakistan. His experience spans teaching, research, curriculum development, and administrative roles, demonstrating his versatile expertise in electrical engineering. 🏫
Awards and Honors🌟
Dr. Zeb has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper Award at the 15th IEEE ICET in 2019. His scholarly work has earned him six research grants totaling $88,019. He has published 45 journal papers, 33 conference papers, and is recognized for his contributions with a citation count of 2,475+ and an h-index of 25.
Research Focus ⚡🔋
Dr. Zeb’s research encompasses Power Electronics and Control, Renewable Energy Integration, AC/DC Microgrid, Electric Drives, and Electric Vehicles. His work in Modular Multilevel Converters and renewable energy systems aims to advance technologies for sustainable and efficient power solutions. His innovative research also includes developing advanced control designs and robust speed controllers for electric drives. ⚡🔋
Publication Top Notes
Comprehensive Review on Inverter Topologies and Control Strategies
Title: A comprehensive review on inverter topologies and control strategies for grid connected photovoltaic system
Authors: K Zeb, W Uddin, MA Khan, Z Ali, MU Ali, N Christofides, HJ Kim
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Volume: 94
Pages: 1120-1141
Citations: 328
Year: 2018
Impact: Provides a thorough analysis of various inverter topologies and control methods for grid-connected photovoltaic systems, highlighting advancements and trends.
Review of DC–DC Converter Topologies
Title: A Comprehensive Review of DC–DC Converter Topologies and Modulation Strategies with Recent Advances in Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Authors: VGR Kummara, K Zeb, A Muthusamy, TNV Krishna, SVSVP Kumar, …
Journal: Electronics
Volume: 9 (1)
Pages: 1-41
Citations: 225
Year: 2019
Impact: Examines various DC–DC converter topologies and modulation strategies, integrating recent advances in solar photovoltaic technology.
Supercapacitors Review
Title: An intuitive review of supercapacitors with recent progress and novel device applications
Authors: KVG Raghavendra, R Vinoth, K Zeb, CVVM Gopi, S Sambasivam, …
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage
Volume: 31
Article ID: 101652
Citations: 212
Year: 2020
Impact: Discusses the latest progress and applications of supercapacitors, providing insights into emerging technologies.
Li-ion Battery Materials and Recycling
Title: A comprehensive review of Li-ion battery materials and their recycling techniques
Authors: HJ Kim, TNV Krishna, K Zeb, V Rajangam, CVVM Gopi, S Sambasivam, …
Journal: Electronics
Volume: 9 (7)
Pages: 1161
Citations: 168
Year: 2020
Impact: Reviews the materials used in Li-ion batteries and explores recycling techniques, focusing on sustainability.
Flexible Hybrid Supercapacitors
Title: Boosting the energy density of highly efficient flexible hybrid supercapacitors via selective integration of hierarchical nanostructured energy materials
Authors: YA Kumar, S Sambasivam, SA Hira, K Zeb, W Uddin, TNV Krishna, …
Journal: Electrochimica Acta
Volume: 364
Article ID: 137318
Citations: 97
Year: 2020
Impact: Investigates methods to enhance the energy density of flexible hybrid supercapacitors through advanced nanostructured materials.
Survey on Waste Heat Recovery
Title: A survey on waste heat recovery: Electric power generation and potential prospects within Pakistan
Authors: K Zeb, SM Ali, B Khan, CA Mehmood, N Tareen, W Din, U Farid, A Haider
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Volume: 75
Pages: 1142-1155
Citations: 78
Year: 2017
Impact: Surveys the potential and techniques for waste heat recovery in Pakistan, focusing on electric power generation.
Design of Fuzzy Controllers for Photovoltaic Inverters
Title: Design of fuzzy-PI and fuzzy-sliding mode controllers for single-phase two-stages grid-connected transformerless photovoltaic inverter
Authors: K Zeb, SU Islam, WU Din, I Khan, M Ishfaq, TDC Busarello, I Ahmad, …
Journal: Electronics
Volume: 8 (5)
Article ID: 520
Citations: 73
Year: 2019
Impact: Focuses on the design of advanced fuzzy controllers for improving the performance of transformerless photovoltaic inverters.
Transformerless Inverter Structures Review
Title: A Review on Recent Advances and Future Trends of Transformerless Inverter Structures for Single-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
Authors: K Zeb, I Khan, W Uddin, MA Khan, P Sathishkumar, TDC Busarello, …
Journal: Energies
Volume: 11 (8)
Pages: 1-33
Citations: 73
Year: 2018
Impact: Reviews recent advancements in transformerless inverter structures, highlighting future trends and innovations.
Fuzzy Logic Control for Hybrid Energy Systems
Title: A Novel Supercapacitor/Lithium-Ion Hybrid Energy System with a Fuzzy Logic-Controlled Fast Charging and Intelligent Energy Management System
Authors: Muhammad Adil Khan, Kamran Zeb, P. Sathishkumar, Muhammad Umair Ali, Waqar …
Journal: Electronics
Volume: 7 (7)
Pages: 1-19
Citations: 60
Year: 2018
Impact: Introduces a hybrid energy system incorporating supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries with advanced fuzzy logic control for improved performance.
Small Hydro Power in Pakistan
Title: Current and future prospects of small hydro power in Pakistan: A survey
Authors: W Uddina, Ayesha, K Zeb, A Haider, B Khan, S Islam, M Ishfaq, I Khan, …
Journal: Energy Strategy Reviews
Volume: 24
Pages: 166-177
Citations: 57
Year: 2019