Mechanical Engineering..  Engr. Gordhan Valasai Profile Profile Picture Engr. Gordhan Valasai Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Qualifications B. E. Mechanical (Mehran University) M.Phil Mechanical (Mehran University) Research Interest • Modelling of Least Cost Power Generation Options for Pakistan • Energy Management • Energy Planning and Policy • Environmental Externalities Expertise, Field/ Teaching Experience Current Research • Assessment of the current and future power generation sources in Pakistan. • Forecasting future power demand in Pakistan under different scenarios. • Analysis of change in electric power pricing in Pakistan. • Assessment of the current and future state of power generation technologies in Pakistan. • Determine the Least-Cost combination of power generation options for Pakistan, to meet the future power demand, under variety of scenarios. • Recommend policies that could both minimize the economic and environmental costs. Courses Currently Teaching • Energy Technology - I & Energy Technology - II • Pollution Analysis and Control Courses Taught Previously Publications 1. Valasai, G. D., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, H.R., “Demand of electricity in the commercial sector of Pakistan”, presented in the The Third International Conference on Energy and Environment (ICEE2009), organized by Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia from 7 to 8 December, 2009. 2. Valasai, G. D., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, H.R., and Harijan K. “Electricity Demand Forecast in the Agricultural & Services Sector of Pakistan”, 1st International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development for Growing Economies (EESD2009), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan, May 04 – 06 May, 2009. 3. Valasai, G. D., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, H.R., ”Identification of issues in the power sector of Pakistan”, Proceedings, Second National Conference on “Energy and Environment: Issues, Concerns and Options”, Department of Energy and Environment Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology, Nawabshah, pp. 23-29, .March 27-29, 2008. 4. Valasai, G. D., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, H.R.,“Heavy Reliance on Thermal Power and Potential of Renewable Energy Sources for Pakistan” Paper presented at the Energex 2007, the 12th International Conference and Exhibition, Suntec Convention Center, Singapore, 26-30 November, 2007. 5. Valasai, G. D., Uqaili, M. A., and Memon, H.R., “Electricity demand forecast in the Domestic Sector of Pakistan”, Proceedings, National Conference on Assessment and Proper Utilization of Indigenous Energy Sources and Their Environmental Impacts, Department of Energy and Environment Engineering, Quaid-E-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology, Nawabshah, pp.114-123, February 26-28, 2007. 6. Memon, H.R., Uqaili, M. A., Valasai, G. D. and, and Panhwar, M.I., “Analysis of the Power Generation Energy Sources in Pakistan”, paper presented and published in the proceedings of the International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2006), Grand Plaza Parkroyal, Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia, 13-15 November 2006. 7. Uqaili, M. A., Valasai, G. D., and Memon, H.R., “Increasing demand of electricity and role of coal in developing countries”, published in proceeding of International Conference on Environmental Management 2005, (ICEM-2005), Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. 8. Uqaili, M. A., Valasai, G. D., and Memon, H.R., “Meeting Electricity Demand through Coal Based Power Generation in Pakistan”, Paper presented at Third Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition and Conference, 19 – 21 May, 2005, Expo Center, Karachi. 9. Uqaili, M. A., Valasai, G. D., and Memon, H.R., “Meeting Power Generation choices for Pakistan in presence of diminishing fuel resources and environmental constraints”, presented at International Conference on Environmental Horizons, December 19 – 21, 2005, University of Karachi, Karachi. 10. Valasai, G. D., Uqaili, M. A., Memon, H.R., and Khanji Harijan, “Impact of Greenhouse Gases on Agricultural Productivity in Pakistan”, paper published in the proceedings of the First International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Development, ESDev – 2005, 26 – 28 June, 2005, Abbottabad. Professional Memberships Pakistan Engineering Council