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Saudi Arabia
2026

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Engineering and Technology

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61
Citations
15898
World Ranking
2016
National Ranking
16

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
67
Citations
19613
World Ranking
1946
National Ranking
3

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Environmental Sciences in Saudi Arabia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Environmental Sciences in Saudi Arabia Leader Award

Overview

Shafiqur Rehman is affiliated with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. Their primary field of study is Engineering, with a focus on Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Environmental Engineering.

The scientist's research covers key topics including:

  • Wind Energy Research and Development
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
  • Energy Load and Power Forecasting
  • Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
  • Energy and Environment Impacts
  • Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics

Shafiqur Rehman has contributed to various publication venues, frequently publishing in:

  • FME Transaction
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Sustainability
  • Journal of Energy Storage
  • Process Safety and Environmental Protection

Their recent papers include:

  • "A review of energy extraction from wind and ocean: Technologies, merits, efficiencies, and cost," 2022, Ocean Engineering
  • "Optimal Design and Model Predictive Control of Standalone HRES: A Real Case Study for Residential Demand Side Management," 2020, IEEE Access

In addition to their solo work, Shafiqur Rehman collaborates regularly with several co-authors including:

  • Mohamed E. Zayed
  • Mohamed Mohandes
  • Luai M. Alhems
  • Kashif Irshad
  • Ali Al-Shaikhi

Best Publications

  • Global review and synthesis of trends in observed terrestrial near-surface wind speeds; implications for evaporation

    Tim R. McVicar;Michael L. Roderick;Randall J. Donohue;Ling Tao Li

  • Pumped hydro energy storage system: A technological review

    Shafiqur Rehman;Luai M. Al-Hadhrami;Md. Mahbub Alam

  • Support vector machines for wind speed prediction

    M.A. Mohandes;T.O. Halawani;S. Rehman;Ahmed A. Hussain

  • Performance evaluation of a PV (photovoltaic) module by back surface water cooling for hot climatic conditions

    H. Bahaidarah;Abdul Subhan;P. Gandhidasan;S. Rehman

  • Drinking water quality and human health risk in Charsadda district, Pakistan

    Sardar Khan;Sardar Khan;Maria Shahnaz;Noor Jehan;Shafiqur Rehman

  • Soil and vegetables enrichment with heavy metals from geological sources in Gilgit, northern Pakistan

    Sardar Khan;Shafiqur Rehman;Anwar Zeb Khan;M. Amjad Khan

  • Effects of Cd and Pb on soil microbial community structure and activities

    Sardar Khan;Abd El-Latif Hesham;Min Qiao;Shafiqur Rehman

  • Estimation of global solar radiation using artificial neural networks

    M. Mohandes;S. Rehman;T.O. Halawani

  • Artificial neural network estimation of global solar radiation using air temperature and relative humidity

    Shafiqur Rehman;Mohamed Mohandes

  • Study of a solar PV–diesel–battery hybrid power system for a remotely located population near Rafha, Saudi Arabia

    Shafiqur Rehman;Luai M. Al-Hadhrami

  • A neural networks approach for wind speed prediction

    Mohamed A. Mohandes;Shafiqur Rehman;Talal O. Halawani

  • Use of constructed wetland for the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater.

    Sardar Khan;Irshad Ahmad;M. Tahir Shah;Shafiqur Rehman

  • Cost of solar energy generated using PV panels

    Shafiqur Rehman;Maher A. Bader;Said A. Al-Moallem

  • Up-to-date literature review on Solar PV systems: Technology progress, market status and R&D

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  • Feasibility study of a wind-pv-diesel hybrid power system for a village

    Shafiqur Rehman;Shafiqur Rehman;Md. Mahbub Alam;Josua P. Meyer;Luai M. Al-Hadhrami

  • National energy scenario of Pakistan – Current status, future alternatives, and institutional infrastructure: An overview

    M. Mujahid Rafique;S. Rehman

  • Estimation of wind speed profile using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)

    M. Mohandes;Shafiqur Rehman;Shafiqur Rehman;S.M. Rahman

  • A review on desiccant based evaporative cooling systems

    M. Mujahid Rafique;P. Gandhidasan;Shafiqur Rehman;Luai M. Al-Hadhrami

  • USE OF RADIAL BASIS FUNCTIONS FOR ESTIMATING MONTHLY MEAN DAILY SOLAR RADIATION

    M. Mohandes;A. Balghonaim;M. Kassas;S. Rehman

  • GIS-based site suitability analysis for wind farm development in Saudi Arabia

    Baseer;S. Rehman;Josua P. Meyer;Md. Mahbub Alam

  • Feasibility study of hybrid retrofits to an isolated off-grid diesel power plant

    S. Rehman;I.M. El-Amin;F. Ahmad;S.M. Shaahid

  • Weibull parameters for wind speed distribution in Saudi Arabia

    Shafiqur Rehman;T.O. Halawani;Tahir Husain

Frequent Co-Authors

Md. Mahbub Alam
Md. Mahbub Alam Harbin Institute of Technology
Josua P. Meyer
Josua P. Meyer Stellenbosch University
Ahmet Z. Sahin
Ahmet Z. Sahin King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman
Fahad A. Al-Sulaiman King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Abdelmajid Jamil
Abdelmajid Jamil École Normale Supérieure
Tim R. McVicar
Tim R. McVicar Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
G. Mihalakakou
G. Mihalakakou University of Patras
Sardar Khan
Sardar Khan University of Peshawar
Markus G. Donat
Markus G. Donat Barcelona Supercomputing Center

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