Research & Publications

Journal Publications:

2021:

1. Iqra Javed, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nukman bin Yousuf, Ashfaq Ahmad (2022) Prediction of Work Productivity by Identifying Critical Risk Factors among Garment Industry Workers, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 28:4, 2238-2249, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2021.1984673

2. M. W. Hassan, T. Alquthami, A. H. Milyani, Ashfaq Ahmad & M. B. Rasheed  (2021)  A Joint Optimization Model for Energy and Reserve Capacity Scheduling with the Integration of Variable Energy Resources, IEEE Access, 9, 75252 - 75264   DOI:  10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3081680  

3. Aftab Ahmad, Iqra Javed, Usman Abrar, Ashfaq Ahmad, Nasif Raza Jaffri, Amjad Hussain (2021) Investigation of Ergonomic Working Conditions of Sewing and Cutting Machine Operators of Garment Manufacturing Industry,  Industria Textila Journal, 72:03, 309-314, DOI:doi.org/10.35530/IT.072.03.1723

2020:

1. Ashfaq Ahmad, Yi Jin, Changan Zhu, Iqra Javed, M. Waqar Akram & Asim Maqsood (2020) Photovoltaic Cell Defect Classification Using Convolutional Neural Network and Support Vector Machine, IET Renewable Power Generation, 14:14, 2693-2702, DOI:  10.1049/iet-rpg.2019.1342

2. Iqra Javed, Siti Zawiah Md Dawali, Yusoff Nukman, Ashfaq Ahmad (2020) Integration of Psychological Capital in a Conceptual Work Productivity Model, Human Factors and Ergonomics Journal, 5:2, 42-52, https://hfej.hfem.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Paper-7-HFEJ-DONE-converted.pdf

3. Ashfaq Ahmad, Yi Jin, Changan Zhu, Iqra Javed, M. Waqar Akram & Noman Ali Buttar (2020) Support vector machine-based prediction of photovoltaic module and power station parameters, International Journal of Green Energy, 17:3, 219-232,DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2020.1722131

4. Ashfaq Ahmad, Yi Jin, Changan Zhu, Iqra Javed & M. Waqar Akram (2020) Investigating Tension in Overhead High Voltage Power Transmission Line Using Finite Element Method, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 114, 1-8, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2019.105418

5. M. W. Akram, G. Li, Y. Jin, X. Chen, C. Zhu, Imran Shauket, A. Ahmad (2020) Defect Detection and Degradation Analysis in Photovoltaic Modules using Thermography, Spectroscopy, and Current–Voltage Measurements, and Quantitative Assessment of Their Impact, Energy Technology, 8:7, 175-186, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202000100

6. M. W. Akram, G. Li, Y. Jin, X. Chen, C. Zhu, X. Zhao, A. Ahmad (2020) Automatic Detection of Photovoltaic Module Defects in Infrared Images with Isolated and Develop-model Transfer Deep Learning, Solar Energy, 198, 175-186, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.01.055

7. M. W. Akram, G. Li, Y. Jin, X. Chen, C. Zhu, X. Zhao, A. Khaliq, M. Faheem, A. Ahmad (2020) CNN based automatic detection of photovoltaic cell defects in electroluminescence images, Energy, 189, 1-40, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.116319

2019:

1. M. W. Akram, G. Li, Y. Jin, X. Chen, C. Zhu, X. Zhao, M. Aleem, A. Ahmad (2019) Improved outdoor thermography and processing of infrared images for defect detection in PV modules. Solar Energy, 190, 549–560, DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.08.061

2. G. Li*, M. W. Akram*, Y. Jin, X. Chen, C. Zhu, A. Ahmad, R. H. Arshad, X. Zhao (2019) Thermo-mechanical behavior assessment of smart wire connected and busbar PV modules during production, transportation, and subsequent field loading stages. Energy, 168: 931-945, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.002

2018:

1. Ashfaq Ahmad, Iqra Javed, Waseem Nazar & M. Asim Mukhtar (2018) Short Circuit Stress Analysis Using FEM in Power Transformer on H-V Winding Displaced Vertically & Horizontally, Alexandria Engineering Journal Volume 57, Issue 1, 147-157 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2016.10.006.

2013:

1. Ashfaq Ahmad, Iqra Javed & Waseem Nazar (2013) Short Circuit Stress Calculation in Power Transformer Using Finite Element Method on High Voltage Winding Displaced Vertically, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering 3:11, 301-308, DOI: http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume3Issue11/IJETAE_1113_51.pdf

Conference Publications:

2016:

1. Amjad Hussain, Iqra Javed, Keith Case, Ashfaq Ahmad & Nadeem Safdar (2016) Ergonomic Risk Assessment – A Case Study of a Garment Manufacturing Industry,  Presented in 14th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Incorporating the 31st National Conference on Manufacturing Research, 6th-8th September 2016, Loughborough University, UK., DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-668-2-237

2013:

1. Ashfaq Ahmad, Dr. Muhammad Kamran & Asim Maqsood (2013) Short Circuit Stresses Calculation in Power Transformer Using Finite Element Method, International Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 289-296, DOI:  https://authorzilla.com/VVyVb/paper-title-use-style-paper-title.html

2. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Asim Maqsood, Ashfaq Ahmad & Syed Bakar Hussain (2013) An Efficient Hybrid Digital Watermarking Technique, International Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 435-441, DOI:  https://authorzilla.com/VVyVb/paper-title-use-style-paper-title.html

Book and Book Chapter Publication:

2014:

1. Ashfaq Ahmad & Iqra Javed (2014) Short Circuit Stress Analysis in Power Transformer Using FEM, Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-659-52983-2

2016:

2. Hussain A., Javed I., Case, K, Ahmad, A, Safdar, N (2016). Ergonomic risk assessment – a case study of a garment manufacturing industry.  IN: Goh, Y.M. and Case, K. (eds). Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXX. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Incorporating the 31st National Conference on Manufacturing Research, 6th-8th September 2016, Loughborough University, UK. pp. 237-242.