Dr. Zaman Sajid | Chemical Engineering | Academic Excellence Teacher Award

Faculty at Texas AM University, United States

Dr. Zaman Sajid is a Senior Research Engineer at the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center (MKOPSC) and Visiting Faculty at Texas A&M Energy Institute, Texas A&M University, USA. With over ten years of experience, he specializes in process safety, risk engineering, AI safety, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy systems. He has authored multiple journal articles, two books, and book chapters, and he’s renowned for developing AI-based safety models for critical infrastructure. Dr. Sajid teaches courses in Process Safety, CFD, Process Control, and Energy Systems. His leadership in curriculum development ensures accredited, forward‑looking chemical and process engineering programs. He mentors graduate and undergraduate research in AI safety, OT cybersecurity, and advanced risk assessment. Recognized extensively for his contributions, he connects academia and industry to pioneer safer, smarter, and greener engineering systems.

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Education

Dr. Sajid earned his Ph.D. in Process Engineering from Memorial University, Canada (Oct 2017), under Professors Faisal Khan and Yan Zhang, focusing on dynamic risk modeling. He holds an MBA in Sustainable Management from Anaheim University, USA (May 2024), enhancing his leadership in green engineering. He completed an MSc in Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, UK (Oct 2010), mentored by Professor Ian Burns. Dr. Sajid began his academic journey with a B.Eng. (honors) in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Punjab, Lahore (Sep 2008). His education weaves technical excellence and managerial insight, preparing him to drive sustainability and safety in process systems. He also received scholarships from the British Council and his Ph.D. funding from Memorial University.

Work Experience

Since March 2023, Dr. Sajid has served as Senior Research Engineer at MKOPSC, Texas A&M, where he leads core projects in AI safety, OT cybersecurity, and sustainable energy systems. He directs nationwide research efforts, secures contract funding, and contributes major peer-reviewed publications. At Memorial University (2017–2019), he was a Postdoctoral Fellow working on Arctic oil spill risk modeling and ecological impact assessment, and he managed workshops and grant development. He has over a decade of teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels in safety, CFD, process simulation, energy systems, and plant design. He developed dynamic risk assessment tools using Bayesian networks and has mentored multiple thesis projects. Additionally, he has spearheaded curriculum reform in chemical and process engineering programs to ensure industry relevance and accreditation compliance.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Sajid holds numerous accolades and honors reflecting his academic excellence: He passed his Ph.D. with distinction in 2017 and received a CAD 18,000 annual Ph.D. fellowship. He earned an MBA scholarship worth USD 16,075 (2022–2024). He received travel funding for the 2022 Ocean Frontier climate conference and a University Merit Scholarship during his bachelor’s studies. As a faculty member on Texas A&M’s Graduate Committee (from Nov 2024), he contributes to graduate education policy. His work was featured in AIChE Journal Highlights: Enhancing Process Safety in Industry 4.0 (July 2024). He serves as journal reviewer and editor for leading publications, including Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. Additionally, he received recognition in Elsevier’s review on zero-waste manufacturing (2022).

Research Focus

Dr. Sajid’s research spans process safety and risk engineering, AI safety, cyber-physical systems security, renewable and sustainable energy, and environmental engineering. He has pioneered dynamic risk assessment models using Bayesian networks and AI for critical infrastructure. His work also explores human–AI conflict and cybersecurity within industrial operations. In environmental engineering, he investigates fuel properties, ecological risk, and spill impacts. Current projects include embedding AI strategies in process safety, securing operational technology (OT), and optimizing energy systems for decarbonization. Throughout his research, he emphasizes sustainability and resilience, with outputs covering journal articles, book chapters, and industrial reports. By integrating system modeling with real-world applications, his work bridges theoretical innovation with practical safety enhancements for high-stakes systems.

🛠️ Skills

Dr. Sajid offers a rich mix of process engineering, process safety, risk modeling, and renewable energy. He is skilled in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), process control, and process simulation using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus. He is proficient in Bayesian network modeling, dynamic risk assessment, and OT cybersecurity methodologies. He applies these techniques to critical infrastructure using tools like MATLAB, Polymath, Crystal Ball, and Python. He led curriculum redesign initiatives to meet accreditation standards, demonstrating project management and leadership. He’s also adept at designing experimental systems and securing research grants. Additionally, Dr. Sajid has strong capabilities in technical writing, peer-review, mentoring, and networking with professionals across industry and academia.

Conclusion

Dr. Zaman Sajid is highly suitable for the Research for Academic Excellence Teacher Award. His rare blend of technical depth, interdisciplinary research in critical future-facing areas, sustained teaching excellence, and leadership in academic innovation make him a model candidate. His continuous efforts to enhance student learning, advance global knowledge, and lead impactful research place him at the forefront of academic excellence.

Publications to Noted

Title: Process simulation and life cycle analysis of biodiesel production
Authors: Z Sajid, F Khan, Y Zhang
Citations: 153
Year: 2016

Title: Electrochemical study of different membrane materials for the fabrication of stable, reproducible and reusable reference electrode
Authors: NK Al-Shara, F Sher, SZ Iqbal, Z Sajid, GZ Chen
Citations: 90
Year: 2020

Title: Integration of interpretive structural modelling with Bayesian network for biodiesel performance analysis
Authors: Z Sajid, F Khan, Y Zhang
Citations: 72
Year: 2017

Title: Modeling and analysis of internal corrosion induced failure of oil and gas pipelines
Authors: U Dao, Z Sajid, F Khan, Y Zhang, T Tran
Citations: 62
Year: 2023

Title: A dynamic risk assessment model to assess the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the sustainability of the biomass supply chain: A case study of a US biofuel industry
Authors: Z Sajid
Citations: 59
Year: 2021

Title: Dynamic ecological risk modelling of hydrocarbon release scenarios in Arctic waters
Authors: Z Sajid, F Khan, B Veitch
Citations: 53
Year: 2020

Title: Study of gas–liquid mixing in stirred vessel using electrical resistance tomography
Authors: F Sher, Z Sajid, B Tokay, M Khzouz, H Sadiq
Citations: 51
Year: 2016

Title: Historical analysis of the role of governance systems in the sustainable development of biofuels in Brazil and the United States of America (USA)
Authors: Z Sajid, MAB da Silva, SN Danial
Citations: 40
Year: 2021

Title: Process design and probabilistic economic risk analysis of bio-diesel production
Authors: Z Sajid, Y Zhang, F Khan
Citations: 35
Year: 2016

Title: Facile and low-temperature synthesis approach to fabricate Sm0.5Sr0.5CoO3−δ cathode material for solid oxide fuel cell
Authors: S Ahmed, WW Kazmi, A Hussain, MZ Khan, S Bibi, M Saleem, RH Song, …
Citations: 29
Year: 2023

Zaman Sajid | Chemical Engineering | Academic Excellence Teacher Award