Dr. Ishtiaq Khan | Fault Diagnosis Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ishtiaq Khan | Fault Diagnosis Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ishtiaq Khan, University of Genova, Italy

Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan is a dedicated PhD researcher at the University of Genoa in Italy, affiliated with the DITEN Department since November 2022. He has extensive experience in academia, having served as a lecturer at UET Peshawar Campus-III since December 2019, and previously held positions as an assistant professor and lecturer at the Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) and the Baluchistan University of Engineering & Technology Khuzdar (BUETK). Ishtiaq began his career as a lab engineer at the Gandhara Institute of Science & Technology in Peshawar. He earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from BUITEMS, where he graduated with a CGPA of 3.87, focusing his thesis on “Automatic Node-switching in Power Utility Company Network for Blackout Avoidance.” A skilled communicator fluent in English, Urdu, and Pashto, he possesses strong teaching and practical expertise in Electrical Power Engineering. His technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), and various engineering software tools. Ishtiaq’s commitment to education is reflected in his active participation as a resource person for training programs in areas such as uninterruptible power supply configuration and transformer reassembly.

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Personal Information
Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan is a dedicated researcher and educator currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Genoa in Italy, while simultaneously serving as a lecturer at UET Peshawar Campus-III in Pakistan. His extensive background in Electrical Engineering, coupled with significant teaching and research experience, positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education

  • PhD Researcher
    University of Genoa, DITEN Department, Genova (GE), Italy
    Duration: 01/11/2022–Present
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
    Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta (Pakistan)
    CGPA: 3.87/4
    Graduation Thesis Title: Automatic Node-switching in Power Utility Company Network for Blackout Avoidance
    Duration: 04/04/2015–14/12/2017
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
    University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Peshawar (Pakistan)
    CGPA: 2.6/4
    Duration: 04/10/2004–30/04/2009
  • Professional Development Training Program
    Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences, Pakistan, Quetta (Pakistan)
    Duration: 15/01/2015–10/02/2015
  • Training Sessions:
    • Assembling & Configuration of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (22/12/2017)
    • Re-assembling & Configuration of Transformers (30/03/2016–01/04/2016)
    • Repair of AC Motors, Pressure Pumps and Home Appliances (03/12/2015)

Work Experience

  • PhD Researcher
    University of Genoa, DITEN Department, Genova (GE), Italy
    Duration: 01/11/2022–Present
  • Lecturer
    UET Peshawar Campus-III, Bannu, Bannu (Pakistan)
    Duration: 24/12/2019–Present
  • Assistant Professor
    Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta (Pakistan)
    Duration: 14/02/2018–23/12/2019
  • Lecturer
    Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta (Pakistan)
    Duration: 09/01/2015–13/02/2018
  • Lecturer
    Baluchistan University of Engineering & Technology Khuzdar (BUETK), Khuzdar (Pakistan)
    Duration: 16/06/2011–08/01/2015
  • Lab Engineer
    Gandhara Institute of Science & Technology (GIST) Peshawar, Peshawar (Pakistan)
    Duration: 19/10/2009–15/06/2011

Publication top Notes:

Partial Discharge Inception Voltage Monitoring of Enameled Wires under Thermal Stress over Time