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Adnan Ilyas is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Since 2024 he has been Deputy Head of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering discipline.
His main areas of research interests include energy harvesting, storage and smart systems integration.
Adnan received a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2012), MSc in Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation (2013) and PhD in Electrical Engineering (2020) from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. His PhD research was on the development of a piezoelectric system capable of converting mechanical energy generated by the impact of water droplets into electrical energy for low-powered devices or applications.
Energy Harvesting, Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), Sensors, Power Management, Energy Storage, Smart Systems Integration.
Deputy Head - Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2024 - Present
Global Chair of School Discipline Committee - School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, 2024 - Present
Graduate Apprenticeship Lead - School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, 2023 - 2025
Programme Director - Engineering: Design and Manufacture (Electronic), 2019-24
External Examiner - UWE Bristol, 2021-2026
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Fellow, Higher Education Academy
1 Aug 2022 → …
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review