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Biography
Adnan Ilyas is an Associate 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.
Research interests
Energy Harvesting, Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), Sensors, Power Management, Energy Storage, Smart Systems Integration.
Roles & Responsibilities
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
External positions
Fellow, Higher Education Academy
1 Aug 2022 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Beyond the apprenticeship: early career outcomes of degree apprentices
Smith, S., Fabian, K., Zarb, M., Smith, C., Kolberg, M., Ilyas, M. A. & Barr, M., 18 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning. HESWBL-11-2025-0499.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mentor and Apprentice Perspectives on Assessment Practices in Graduate Apprenticeships
Saman, G., Shoukry, H., Perkins, J., Ilyas, A. & Gatta, H., 10 Sept 2026, In: Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 19, 1, p. 65-78 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Making Assessment Meaningful: Feedback, Relevance and Real-world impact
Saman, G., Ilyas, M. A., Shoukry, H., Casanova, J., Gatta, H. & Perkins, J., 18 Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Multimodal Intelligent Assistance with Vision, Language and Speech for Enhanced Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired and Elderly
Kurian, A. T., Muthumkumarasway, S. A. & Ilyas, A., 6 Oct 2025, 15th IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE). IEEE, p. 24-29 6 p. 11182671Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Deep learning : a case for graduate apprenticeships
Faulkner-Jones, A. J., Love, O. D. P., Ilyas, A., Zahid, A. & Westacott, R., 1 Sept 2022, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium for Engineering Education. University of Strathclyde, 7696Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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