About Me
Khawar has more than 35 years of experience in gas turbine combustion, including senior technical and leadership roles within ABB, Siemens, ALSTOM and GE, where he has led major technology and product development programmes. His experience spans gas turbines from 5 MW to 500+ MW, low-emissions conventional and reheat combustion, and fuel-flexible and multi-fuel combustion systems.
He has deep expertise in combustion physics and modelling and is skilled in combining these with experimental methods to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex challenges. Through his industry roles and visiting professorships, he has defined and guided fundamental and applied research, mentored researchers and engineers, and translated research into product development.
Areas of Expertise
- Gas turbines from 5 MW to 500+ MW
- Low-emissions conventional and reheat combustion
- Fuel-flexible and multi-fuel combustion systems
- Combustion physics and modelling
- Combining modelling with experimental methods
- Technology and product development programmes
- Fundamental and applied research
- Mentoring researchers and engineers
About Me
Khawar has more than 35 years of experience in gas turbine combustion, including senior technical and leadership roles within ABB, Siemens, ALSTOM and GE, where he has led major technology and product development programmes. His experience spans gas turbines from 5 MW to 500+ MW, low-emissions conventional and reheat combustion, and fuel-flexible and multi-fuel combustion systems.
He has deep expertise in combustion physics and modelling and is skilled in combining these with experimental methods to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex challenges. Through his industry roles and visiting professorships, he has defined and guided fundamental and applied research, mentored researchers and engineers, and translated research into product development.
Specialties
Gas Turbine Combustion, Low-Emissions Conventional & Reheat Combustion, Fuel-Flexible & Multi-Fuel Combustion Systems, Combustion Physics & Modelling, Technology & Product Development, Fundamental & Applied Research.
Objective
To combine combustion physics and modelling with experimental methods to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex challenges, and to translate research into product development.