Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)

Summary

Dr. Haris Ishaq is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). He received his Ph.D. from Ontario Tech University, where he received the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in 2021 for his research. Dr. Ishaq is a licensed Professional Engineer ( P.Eng.) in Canada and served as Chief Engineer in the Low Carbon Fuels Branch at the BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Canada. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria.

Recognized among the Top 2% energy scientists globally (Stanford University, 2022–2025). He has co-led high-impact international research projects, including the Solid Carbon project, Mitacs, NFRF-T, NSERC Alliance, and BC Green Shipping Corridors Assessment.

Dr. Ishaq is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference proceedings, and one reference book. He serves on multiple scientific committees and as an Editorial Board Member for a number of Q1 journals including: 

1. IOP Journal of Physics: Energy
2. Scientific Reports Journal

Degree

• Ph.D., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2020)
• MASc., Ontario Tech University, Canada (2018)

 Research Interests

• ​Process Modeling and Design
• Direct Air Capture and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (DAC/CCU/CCUS)
• Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and e-Fuels
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Process Engineering Design
• Techno-economic Analysis (TEA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

 Academic and Industrial Appointments

• Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Fuels Branch, BC Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, British Columbia, Canada (2024 - 2025)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria (Jul 2022-Jul 2025)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria (2021 - 2022)