Dr. Asim Laeeq Khan
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Area of Interest: Membrane Technology
Tel # (Off): 111-001-007   (884)
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
On Leave

Research Areas

Polymeric membranes for gas separation, Mixed Matrix Membranes, Ionic Liquids, High-throughput techniques in membrane science, Energy Integration using Pinch Analysis

Introduction

Dr. Asim Laeeq Khan is serving as Associate Professor since November 2018, and leading  Membrane Systems Research Group at the Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan. He received his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Punjab in 2002 and worked as Process Engineer at Chlor-Alkali Plant of Sitara Chemicals Industries Ltd. for three years. He entered graduate school of Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden for his Masters in 2005 and followed it with doctoral and post-doctoral studies from KU leuven Belgium.

In the latest rankings of productive scientists of Paksitan released by 'Pakistan Council for Science & Technology', Dr. Khan was ranked among the top scientists in the field of 'Engineering' across Pakistan. He has published close to 100 peer-reviewed journals articles with a cummulative impact factor of more than 650. His work has been cited more than 3500 times with an overall h-index of 36. 

Dr. Khan has broad interests in industrial separations, particularly the use of membrane technolgy for energy applications. He has been working in the area of membrane science and technology at both industrial and academic research level. During his tenure at the Center for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (COK), KU Leuven, he did pioneering work in the area of high-throughput (HT) experimentation in membrane based gas separations. His research lead to the successful design and fabrication of novel HT equipment for the performance screening of gas separation (GS) membranes. In addition to the HT experimentation, he is the author of several high impact factor peer-reviewed articles on the synthesis and characterization of novel polymeric and mixed matrix membranes for gas separation.

Membrane Systems Research Group

Our reserach group is currently involved in several research projects in the area of membrane synthesis and application in process such as gas separation, nanofiltration, reverse and forward osmosis, pervaporation etc. Few selected current projects are listed below:

  • Development of next generation mixed matrix membranes for CO2 capture (13 million PKR, Funded by Higher Education Commisssion, Pakistan)
  • Metal organic frameworks based mixed matrix membranes for syngas processing (04 million PKR, Funded by Higher Education Commisssion, Pakistan)
  • Funtionalized polymeric membranes for CO2 capture (2.2 million PKR, Funded by Pakistan Science Foundation
  • Functionalized ionic liquids based membranes for gas separation (Funded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan)
  • Gas permeation studies of  mixed matrix membranes containing functionalized mesoporous silica (In Collaboration with COK, KU Leuven, Belgium)
  • Fluorinated and Sulfonated PEEK based membranes for CO2 capture (In Collaboration with Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China)
 
Research Facilities
The research labs are COMSATS are equipped with state of the art equipment for characterization and performance testing of membranes. At the level of synthesis, our research lab is equiped with automated casting device (Doctor's blade) with the provision of casting at different casting speeds. Phase Inversion is the major technique that is being used in our lab for the synthesis of membranes. In addition, an automatic dipcoating machine is available for the synthesis of composite membranes. A number of membrane testing set-ups are also available in the 'Membrane Lab'. These include testing set-up for 'Gas Separation', 'Pervaporation', Forward Osmosis and 'Nanofiltration' membranes.
 
At the level of characterization, following characterization equipment are available:
  • SEM, TGA, DSC, XRD, GCMS, UTM, 

Publications:

Journal Papers:
1. N. Tara, Z. Shamair, N. Habib, M. Craven, M. Usman, X. Tu, A. L. Khan (2022), "Simultaneous increase in CO2 permeability and selectivity by BIT-72 and modified BIT-72 based mixed matrix membranes, Chemical Engineering Research & Design,", Chemical Engineering Research and Design, pp: 136, Vol: 178, Impact Factor: 3.739   
2. M. Ishaq, M. A. Gilani, R. Bilad, A. L. Khan (2021), "Synergy of high permeability and selectivity of superbase/choline chloride/urea solution impregnated membranes for CO2 capture", Carbon Capture Science & Technology , pp: 100019, Vol: 1   
3. M. Rehan, A. Nizami, K. Moustakas, Asim L. Khan, M. Khan (2021), "An Editorial on Biofuel Process Optimization using Nanocatalysts", Frontiers in Energy Research, pp: 780638, Vol: 9, Impact Factor: 4   
4. M. Ishaq, M. A. Gilani, M. R. Bilad, Z. M. Afzal, A. L. Khan (2021), "Exploring the potential of highly selective alkanolamine containing deep eutectic solvents based supported liquid membranes for CO2 capture", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 117274, Vol: 340, Impact Factor: 5.64   
5. U. Saeed, A. L. Khan, M. A. Gilani, R. Bilad, A. U. Khan (2021), "Supported liquid membranes comprising of choline chloride based deep eutectic solvents for CO2 capture: Influence of organic acids as hydrogen bond donor", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 116155, Vol: 335 , Impact Factor: 5.64   
6. U. Saeed, A. L. Khan*, M. A. Gilani, R. Bilad, A. U. Khan (2021), "Supported deep eutectic liquid membranes with highly selective interaction sites for efficient CO2 separation", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 117509, Vol: 342, Impact Factor: 5.64   
7. S. Waqas, M. R. Bilad, N. Huda, A. L. Khan, J. Roslan (2021), "Membrane Filtration as Post-Treatment of Rotating Biological Contactor for Wastewater Treatment", Sustainbility, pp: 7287, Vol: 13, Impact Factor: 3.25   
8. N. U. Barambu, M. R. Bilad, A. M. Laziz, A. L. Khan (2021), "A wavy flow channel system for membrane fouling control in oil/water emulsion filtration", Journal of water process engineering, pp: 102340 , Vol: 44, Impact Factor: 5.48   
9. S. Saqib, S. Rafiq, N. Muhammad, A. L. Khan, A. Mukhtar (2021), "Sustainable mixed matrix membranes containing porphyrin and polysulfone Polymer for acid gas separations", Journal of Hazardous Materials, pp: 125155, Vol: 411, Impact Factor: 9.038   
10. M. Ishaq, M. A. Gilani, F. Ahmed, Z. Afzal, R. Bilad, A. L. Khan (2021), "Theoretical and experimental investigation of CO2 capture through choline chloride based supported deep eutectic liquid membranes", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 116234, Vol: 335, Impact Factor: 5.065   
11. A. Shakoor, A. L. Khan, P. Akhter, M. Hussain (2021), "CO2 from waste to resource by developing novel mixed matrix membranes", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, pp: 12397, Vol: 28, Impact Factor: 3.056   
12. F. Sohail, M. Batool, A. Shah, S. Tabassum, A. L. Khan, M. Gillani (2021), "Highly CO2 selective mixed matrix membranes of polysulfone based on hetaryl modified SBA-16 particles", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 117999, Vol: 258 , Impact Factor: 5.77   
13. N. A. Khan, M. Humayun, M. Usman, A. Naeem, A. L. Khan (2021), "Structural Characteristics and Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks", Energies, pp: 2267, Vol: 14, Impact Factor: 2.70   
14. U. Saeed, A. L. Khan*, M. A. Gilani, M. Aslam, A. U. Khan (2020), "CO2 separation by supported liquid membranes synthesized with natural deep eutectic solvents", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Impact Factor: 3.056   
15. M. Ishaq, M. A. Gilani, M. R. Bilad, M. Rehan, A. L. Khan (2020), "Novel Poly Deep Eutectic Solvents Based Supported Liquid Membranes for CO2 Capture", Frontiers in Energy Research, pp: 595041, Vol: 8, Impact Factor: 2.74   
16. S. Waqas, M. R. Bilad, Z. Man, A. L. Khan (2020), "Recent progress in integrated fixed-film activated sludge process for wastewater treatment: A review", Journal of Environmental Management, pp: 110718, Vol: 268, Impact Factor: 5.64   
17. S. Waqas, M. R. Bilad, Z. B. Man, C. Klaysom, A. L. Khan (2020), "An integrated rotating biological contactor and membrane separation process for domestic wastewater treatment", Alexandria Engineering, Journal, pp: 4257, Vol: 59, Impact Factor: 2.46   
18. T. Anjum, R. Tamime, A. L. Khan* (2020), "Mixed-Matrix Membranes Comprising of Polysulfone and Porous UiO-66, Zeolite 4A, and Their Combination: Preparation, Removal of Humic Acid, and Antifouling Properties", Membranes, pp: 393, Vol: 10, Impact Factor: 3.056   
19. A. Mukhtar, S. Saqib, S. Rafiq, A. L. Khan, S. Asif, A. Bokhari (2020), "A review on CO2 capture via nitrogen-doped porous polymers and catalytic conversion as a feedstock for fuels", Journal of Cleaner Production, pp: 123999, Vol: 277, Impact Factor: 7.24   
20. N. I. M. Nawi, H. M. Chean, N. Shamsuddin, M. R. Bilad, A. L. Khan (2020), "Development of Hydrophilic PVDF Membrane Using Vapour Induced Phase Separation Method for Produced Water Treatment", Membranes, pp: 121, Vol: 10, Impact Factor: 3.094   
21. S. Bano. S. R. Tariq, A. Ilyas, M. Aslam, M. Bilad, A. Nizami, A. L. Khan (2020), "Synergistic solution of CO2 capture by novel lanthanide-based MOF-76 yttrium nanocrystals in mixed-matrix membranes", Energy & Environment, pp: 692, Vol: 31, Impact Factor: 1.775   
22. N. I. MatiNawi, S. N. Hidayah, M. R. Bilad, A. L. Khan, J. Jaafar (2020), "Chlorella vulgaris broth harvesting via standalone forward osmosis using seawater draw solution", Bioresource Technology Reports, pp: 100394, Vol: 9   
23. N. Habib, Z. Shamair, M. A. Gilani, A. L. Khan (2020), "Development of highly permeable and selective mixed matrix membranes based on Pebax®1657 and NOTT-300 for CO2 capture", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 116101, Vol: 236, Impact Factor: 5.107   
24. M. H. M. Yusoff, E. K. Nyunt, M. R. Bilad, A. L. Khan, J. Jaafar (2020), "Hybrid Membrane Distillation and Wet Scrubber for Simultaneous Recovery of Heat and Water from Flue Gas", Entropy, pp: 178, Vol: 22, Impact Factor: 2.419   
25. S. Saqib, S. Rafiq, N. Ahmed, A. L. Khan, A. Mukhtar, N. Mellon, N. Ahmad (2020), "Influence of Interfacial layer parameters on gas transport properties through modeling approach in MWCNTs based Mixed Matrix Composite Membranes", Chemical Engineering Science, pp: 115543, Vol: 218, Impact Factor: 3.372   
26. M. R. Bilad, N. I. M. Nawi, A. L. Khan, J. Jaafar, A. B. D. Nandiyanto (2020), "Low-pressure submerged membrane filtration for potential reuse of detergent and water from laundry wastewater", Journal of Water Process Engineering, pp: 101264, Vol: 36, Impact Factor: 3.173   
27. A. Osman, N. Nawi, M. R. Bilad, A. L. Khan, N. Nordin (2020), "Patterned Membrane in an Energy-Efficient Tilted Panel Filtration System for Fouling Control in Activated Sludge Filtration", Polymers, pp: 432, Vol: 12, Impact Factor: 3.164   
28. S. Saqib, S. Rafiq, N. Ahmed, A. L. Khan, A. Mukhtar, N. Mellon, N. Ahmad, F. Jami (2020), "Perylene based novel mixed matrix membranes with enhanced selective pure and mixed gases (CO2, CH4, and N2) separation", Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, pp: 103072, Vol: 73, Impact Factor: 3.859   
29. I. Yasmeen, A. Iltyas, Z. Shamair, M. A. Gilani, A. L. Khan (2020), "Synergistic effects of highly selective ionic liquid confined in nano cages: Exploiting the three component mixed matrix membranes for CO2 capture", Chemical Engineering Research and Design, pp: 23, Vol: 155, Impact Factor: 3.073   
30. Z. Shamair, N. Habib, M. A. Gilani, A. L. Khan (2020), "Theoretical and experimental investigation of CO2 separation from CH4 and N2 through supported ionic liquid membranes", Applied Energy, pp: 115016, Vol: 268, Impact Factor: 8.426   
31. M. Ayaz, A. Muhammad, M. Younas, A. L. Khan (2019), "Enhanced Water Flux by Fabrication of Polysulfone/Alumina Nanocomposite Membrane for Copper(II) Removal", Macomolecular Research, pp: 565, Vol: 27, Impact Factor: 1.76   
32. Z. Tahir, M. Aslam, M. A. Gilani, A. L. Khan (2019), "-SO3H functionalized UiO-66 nanocrystals in Polysulfone based mixed matrix membranes: Synthesis and application for efficient CO2 capture", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, pp: 524, Vol: 224, Impact Factor: 5.107   
33. M. Maaz, M. Yasin, M. Aslam, A. L. Khan (2019), "Anaerobic membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment: Novel configurations, fouling control and energy considerations", Bioresource Technology, pp: 358, Vol: 283, Impact Factor: 5.79   
34. Z. Sajjad, M. A. Gilani, A. L. Khan (2019), "Development of novel hydrophilic ionic liquid membranes for the recovery of biobutanol through pervaporation", Journal of Environmental Management, pp: 109618, Vol: 251, Impact Factor: 4.865   
35. S. Saqib, S. Rafiq, A.L. Khan, M. Ghauri, F. Jamil, M. Aslam (2019), "Facile CO2 Separation in Composite Membranes", Chemical Engineering & Technology, pp: 30, Vol: 42   
36. A. Khalid, M. Aslam, M. A. Qyyum, A. Faisal, M. Yasin, A. L. Khan (2019), "Membrane separation processes for dehydration of bioethanol from fermentation broths: Recent developments, challenges, and prospects", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, pp: 427, Vol: 105, Impact Factor: 9.184   
37. N. U. Barambu, M. R. Bilad, Y. Wibisono, A. L. Khan (2019), "Membrane Surface Patterning as a Fouling MitigationmStrategy in Liquid Filtration: A Review", Polymers, pp: 1687, Vol: 11, Impact Factor: 3.164   
38. F. Javed, M. Aslam, N. Rashid, Z. Shamair, A. L. Khan, M. Yasin, T. Fazal, A. Q. Bazmi (2019), "Microalgae-based biofuels, resource recovery and wastewater treatment: A pathway towards sustainable biorefinery", Fuel, pp: 115826, Vol: 255, Impact Factor: 5.126   
39. S. Ishaq, R. Tamime, M. R. Bilad, A. L Khan (2019), "Mixed Matrix Membranes comprising of Polysulfone and Microporous BIO-MOF-1: Preparation and Gas Separation Properties", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 442, Vol: 210, Impact Factor: 3.92   
40. M. Ali, M. Aslam, A. Khan, M. A. Gilani, A. L. Khan (2019), "Mixed matrix membranes incorporated with sonication-assisted ZIF-8 nanofillers for hazardous wastewater treatment", Environmental Science & Pollution Research, pp: 35913, Vol: 26, Impact Factor: 2.914   
41. A. Tabriz, M. Rehman, A. L. Khan et al. (2019), "Quaternized trimethyl functionalized chitosan based antifungal membranes for drinking water treatment", Carbohydrate Polymers, pp: 17, Vol: 207, Impact Factor: 5.158   
42. A. Laua, M. R. Bilad, Z. A. Putraa, A. L. Khan (2019), "Sequencing batch membrane photobioreactor for simultaneous cultivation of aquaculture feed and polishing of real secondary effluent", Journal of Water Process Engineering, pp: 100779, Vol: 29   
43. H. Bhatti, N. Ahmad, A. L. Khan et al., (2018), " Graphene Oxide-PES-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes for Controllable Antibacterial Activity against Salmonella typhi and Water Treatment", International Journal of Polymer Science, pp: 1, Vol: 2018, Impact Factor: 2.642   
44. N. I. M. Nawi, M. R. Bilad, N. A. H. M. Nordin, A. L. Khan (2018), "Exploiting the Interplay between Liquid-Liquid Demixing and Crystallization of the PVDF Membrane for Membrane Distillation", International Journal of Polymer Science, pp: 1, Vol: 2018, Impact Factor: 2.642   
45. M. Aslam, R. Ahmad, M. Yasin, A. L. Khan, Z. Khan, F. Jamil, S. Rafiq, J. Kim, G. Kumar (2018), "Anaerobic membrane bioreactors for biohydrogen production: Recent developments, challenges and perspectives", Bioresource Technology, pp: 452, Vol: 269, Impact Factor: 5.79   
46. A. Ilyas, N. Muhammad, M. A. Gilani, I. F. J. Vankelecom, A. L. Khan (2018), "Effect of zeolite surface modification with ionic liquid [APTMS][Ac] on gas separation performance of mixed matrix membranes", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 176, Vol: 205, Impact Factor: 3.927   
47. A. Eliseus, Z.A. Putra, M.R. Bilad, N.A.H.M. Nordin, M.D.H. Wirzal, J. Jaafar, Asim L. Khan, Aqsha (2018), "Energy minimization of a tilted panel filtration system for microalgae filtration: Performance modeling and optimization", Algal Research, pp: 104, Vol: 34, Impact Factor: 3.74   
48. H. Asghar, A. Ilyas, Z. Tahir, X. Li, A. L. Khan (2018), "Fluorinated and sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) and Matrimid blend membranes for CO2 separation", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 233, Vol: 203, Impact Factor: 3.927   
49. S. Ishaq, R. Tamime, M. R. Bilad, A. L. Khan (2018), "Mixed matrix membranes comprising of polysulfone and microporous Bio-MOF-1: Preparation and gas separation properties", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 442, Vol: 210, Impact Factor: 3.927   
50. Z. Tahir, A. Ilyas, I. F. J. Vankelecom, A. L. Khan (2018), "Tuning the gas separation performance of fluorinated and sulfonated PEEK membranes by incorporation of zeolite 4A ", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, pp: 45952, Vol: 135, Impact Factor: 1.86   
51. A. Eliseus, M. R. Bilad, A. L. Khan, Z. A. Putra, M. Aslam (2018), "Two-way switch: Maximizing productivity of tilted panel in membrane bioreactor", Journal of Environmental Management, pp: 529, Vol: 228, Impact Factor: 4.005   
52. A. Khan, M. Ali, A. Ilyas, P. Naik, I. F. J. Vankelecom, M. A. Gilani, M. R. Bilad, Z. Sajjad, A. L. Khan (2018), "ZIF-67 filled PDMS mixed matrix membranes for recovery of ethanol via pervaporation", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 50, Vol: 206, Impact Factor: 3.927   
53. R. Rehman, S. Rafiq, A. L. Khan (2017), "Development of ethanolamine-based ionic liquid membranes for efficient CO2/CH4 separation", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, pp: 45395, Vol: 134, Impact Factor: 1.86    (External URL)
54. A. Ilyas, N. Muhammad, M. A. Gilani, K. Ayub, I. F. J. Vankelecom, A. L. Khan (2017), "Supported protic ionic liquid membrane based on 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-1-aminium acetate for the highly selective separation of CO2 ", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 301-309, Vol: 543, Impact Factor: 6.57    (External URL)
55. I Munnawar, SS Iqbal, MN Anwar, M Batool, S Tariq, N Faitma, A. L Khan (2017), "Synergistic effect of Chitosan-Zinc Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles on antibiofouling and water disinfection of mixed matrix polyethersulfone nanocomposite membranes", Carbohydrate Polymers, pp: 661, Vol: 175, Impact Factor: 5.15   
56. N. Waheed, A. Mushtaq, S. Tabassum, M. A. Gilani, A. Ilyas, A. L. Khan (2016), "Mixed matrix membranes based on polysulfone and rice husk extracted silica for CO2 separation", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 122, Vol: 170, Impact Factor: 3.92   
57. A. Kertik, A. L. Khan, I. Vankelecom (2016), "Mixed matrix membranes prepared from non-dried MOFs for CO2/CH4 separation", RSC Advances, Vol: 6, Issue: 114505, Impact Factor: 3.108   
58. A. L. Khan, X. Li, A. Ilyas, M. T. Raza, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2016), "Novel sulfonated and fluorinated PEEK membranes for CO2 separation, Separation and Purification Technology", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 1, Vol: 167, Impact Factor: 3.92   
59. S. Lu, A. L. Khan, I. Vankelecom (2016), "Polysulfone-ionic liquid based membranes for CO2/N2 separation with tunable porous surface features", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 10, Vol: 518, Impact Factor: 6.5   
60. A. L. Khan, S. P. Sree, J. A. Martens, M. T. Raza, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2015), "Mixed Matrix Membranes comprising of Matrimid and Mesoporous COK-12: Preparation and Gas Separation Properties", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 471, Vol: 495, Impact Factor: 6.5   
61. M. W. Anjum, F. Vermoortele, A. L. Khan, B. Bueken, D. E. De Vos, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2015), "Modulated UiO-66-Based Mixed-Matrix Membranes for CO2 Separation", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, pp: 25193, Vol: 7, Impact Factor: 8.09   
62. M. W. Anjum, F. Clippel, J. Didden, A. L. Khan, S. Couck, G. V. Baron, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2015), "Polyimide mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separations using carbon-silica nanocomposite fillers", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 121, Vol: 495, Impact Factor: 6.5   
63. S. D. Hojniak, I. P. Silverwood, A. L. Khan, I. F. J. Vankelecom, W. Dehaen, S. G. Kazarian, K. Binnemans (2014), "Highly Selective Separation of Carbon Dioxide from Nitrogen and Methane by Nitrile/Glycol-Difunctionalized Ionic Liquids in Supported Ionic Liquid Membranes (SILMs)", Journal of Physical Chemistry (B), pp: 7440, Vol: 118, Impact Factor: 3.37    (External URL)
64. F. Clippel , A. L. Khan , A. Cano-Odena , M. Dusselier , K. Vanherck , L. Peng, I. F. J. Vankelecom and B. Sales (2013), "CO2 reverse selective mixed matrix membranes for H2 purification by incorporation of carbon–silica fillers", Journal of Materials Chemistry A, pp: 945, Vol: 1, Issue: 3, Standard: 1364-5501, Impact Factor: 9.93    (External URL)
65. A. L. Khan, C. Klaysom, A. Gahlaut, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2013), "Mixed Matrix Membranes Comprising of Matrimid and –SO3H Functionalized Mesoporous MCM-41 for Gas Separation", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 73, Vol: 447, Impact Factor: 6.5    (External URL)
66. A. L. Khan, C. Klaysom, A. Gahlaut, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2013), "Polysulfone acrylate membranes containing functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 for CO2 separation", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 145, Vol: 436, Impact Factor: 6.5    (External URL)
67. S. D. Hojniak, A. L. Khan, O. Holloczki, B. Kirchner , I. F. J. Vankelecom , W. Dehaen, and K. Binnemans (2013), "Separation of Carbon Dioxide from Nitrogen or Methane by Supported Ionic Liquid Membranes (SILMs): Influence of the Cation Charge of the Ionic Liquid", Journal of Physical Chemistry (B), pp: 15131, Vol: 117, Impact Factor: 3.37    (External URL)
68. A.L. Khan, C. Klaysom, A. Gahlaut, X. Li, I.F. J. Vankelecom (2012), "SPEEK and functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 mixed-matrix membranes for CO2 separation", Journal of Materials Chemistry , pp: 20057, Vol: 22 , Standard: 1364-5501., Impact Factor: 9.93    (External URL)
69. A. L. Khan, A. Cano-Odena, B. Gutiérrez, C. Minguillón, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2011), "Hydrogen separation and purification using polysulfone acrylate–zeolite mixed matrix membranes ", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 340, Vol: 350, Impact Factor: 6.5    (External URL)
70. A. L. Khan, X. Li, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2011), "Mixed-gas CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation with sulfonated PEEK membranes ", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 87, Vol: 372, Impact Factor: 6.5    (External URL)
71. A. L. Khan, S. Basu, A. Cano-Odena, I. F. J. Vankelecom (2011), "Novel high throughput equipment for membrane-based gas separations ", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 32, Vol: 354, Impact Factor: 6.5    (External URL)
72. A. L. Khan, X. Li, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2011), "SPEEK/Matrimid blend membranes for CO2 separation ", Journal of Membrane Science, pp: 55, Vol: 380, Impact Factor: 6.52    (External URL)
73. S. Basu, A.L. Khan, A. Cano-Odena, C. Liu, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2010), "Membrane-based technologies for bio-gas separations", Chemical Society Reviews, pp: 750, Vol: 39, Impact Factor: 40.18  Abstract  (External URL)
Conference Papers:
1. Asim Laeeq Khan, Chalida Klaysom, Amit Gahlaut, Ivo F.J. Vankelecom (2013) "Mixed Matrix Membranes Comprising Of Matrimid and SO3 Funtionalized Mesoporous MCM-41 For Gas Separation"", NAMS 2013 (Boise, USA)   
2. Asim Laeeq Khan, Chalida Klaysom, Amit Gahlaut, Ivo F.J. Vankelecom (2013) "Synthesis and characterization of Fluorinated and Sulfonated Aromatic PEEK membranes; Application in CO2 separation", IMSTEC 2013 (Melbourne, Australia)   
3. Asim Laeeq Khan, Chalida Klaysom, Amit Gahlaut, Ivo F.J. Vankelecom (2013) "Synthesis and Gas permeation properties of Mixed Matrix Membranes comprised of Acrylate derivitized PSf and Amine functionalized Mesorporous MCM-41 for CO2 separation", SIMPAM 2013, (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)   
4. S.D. Hojniak, A. L. Khan, W. Dehaen1, I. F. J. Vankelecom, K. Binnemans (2012) "Design of ionic liquids for separation of CO2 from N2 and CH4 by supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs)", EUCHEM 2012   
5. M.W. Anjum, A.L. Khan, D. Devos, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2012) "Functionalized MOF based mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation,", Euromembrane 2012, (London, England)   
6. . Kertik, A.L. Khan, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2012) "In-situ synthesis of MOF based mixed matrix membranes", Euromembrane 2012   
7. S. Lu, A.L. Khan, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2012) "PVDF-HFP/Ionic liquid blend membranes for gas separations", Euromembrane 2012   
8. A.L. Khan, C. Klaysom, A. Gahlaut, X. Li, I.F. J. Vankelecom (2012) "SPEEK and functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 mixed-matrix membranes for gas separation", Euromembrane 2012   
9. A.L. Khan, S. Basu, A. Cano-Odena, I.F.J. Vankelecom, (2011) "A novel engineered high throughput equipment for membrane based gas separations", ICOM 2011, (Amsterdam, Holland)   
10. A.L. Khan, X. Li, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2011) "Mixed-gas CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation with sulfonated PEEK membranes derived from sulfonated monomer", ICOM 2011   
11. A.L. Khan, X. Li, I.F.J. Vankelecom (2011) "SPEEK/Matrimid blend membranes for CO2 separation: Plasticization and performance study with mixed gases", ICOM 2011   
12. A.L. Khan, (2007) "Sustainability Considerations in the Production of Hydrogen from Biogas", ISSOT 2007, (Tokyo, Japan)   
13. A.L. Khan (2006) "Sustainability study on Biodegradable plastics as an alternate to ordinary plastic bags. ", European Chemistry Congress (Budapest, Hungary)   

Qualification

Post-Doc
KU Leuven, Belgium
Nov 2011 to Nov 2012
   
PhD
KU Leuven, Belgium
Feb 2008 to Nov 2011
   
MS (Environmentally Sustainable Process Technology)
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Aug 2005 to May 2007
   
BSc (Chemical Engineering)
University of the Punjab, Pakistan
Jun 1998 to Oct 2002
   

Experience

Assistant Professor
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Nov 2012 to Date
   
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Center for Surface Science and Catalysis, KU Leuven, Belgium
Nov 2011 to Nov 2012
   
Lecturer
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Jun 2007 to Dec 2008
   
Process Engineer
Sitara Chemicals Industries Ltd, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Mar 2003 to Aug 2005
   
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