Dr. Zayed Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Design Studies specializing in quantitative methods for design research. Dr. Ahmed is actively engaged in industrial research and development. His research uses quantitative and experimental approaches to study thermal management in engineering applications, with a focus on energy systems, aerospace technologies, and power electronics. Dr. Ahmed’s work bridges applied research and engineering product development through collaborations with industry, government, and academic partners on next-generation technologies.

Recent publications include:

• Anshuman Chaube, Ahmed, Z., Sieh, B., Brooks, C. S., & Bindra, H. (2024). Nuclear microreactors and thermal integration with hydrogen generation processes. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 419, 112968–112968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2024.112968
• ‌Ahmed, Z., Ross, M., Cebula, A., Eckels, S., & Bindra, H. (2023). Neutron imaging based vapor fraction measurements in an inductively heated boiling packed bed. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 216, 124527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2023.124527
• ‌Ahmed, Z., Ross, M., Cebula, A., Eckels, S., & Bindra, H. (2023). Neutron imaging based vapor fraction measurements in an inductively heated boiling packed bed. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 216, 124527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2023.124527

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University
Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University

Systems Design Engineering
Sustainable Energy Technologies
Experimental Research Methodologies