Bilal A. Akash is currently Dean of Engineering at Middle East University. Bilal has obtained his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Southern Illinois University in 1984, 1987, and 1992, respectively. In 2003, he was promoted to Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering. During his 30 years of academic experience he has worked in several academic institutions in Jordan, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and USA. Held various positions ranging from assistant professor to vice president for academic affairs. Bilal is author and coauthor of more than 100 articles in international journals and conferences with a Scopus h-index of 29 and Google Scholar h-index of 42. His research work is mostly in the area of thermal science, which includes thermodynamic analysis of internal combustion and power engines, combustion, pyrolysis and liquefaction of solid fossil fuels, heat transfer, sustainability, energy analysis and engineering systems, solar distillation, and renewable energy.
Renewable and Alternative Energy
Power Cycles
Fuel
Energy Analysis and Engineering Systems
Desalination
Heat Transfer
68
Scopus Publications
4413
Scholar Citations
37
Scholar h-index
58
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Scopus Publications
Multi-Criteria Decision Making Analysis of Optimal Service Delivery Technique Using AHP Bilal Akash, Ahmad H. Saad, Mohamed El-Saadawi TEM Journal, 2023 In this paper, we evaluate the most optimal service delivery method that can be implemented by both governmental and private sectors to an effective delivery service to customers. They include conventional service delivery, E-services (online), M-services (smart phones), and robotic process automation (RPA). Benefits and costs were considered in the evaluation process. Benefits were technical feasibility, efficiency, security, reliability, and innovation. The costs included complexity, human resources, facilities management, and maintenance costs. AHP was used to facilitate the multi-criteria decision-making process. Results show that RPA is the least expensive and most beneficial method to delivery services in UAE.
Scopus based analysis of related literature to traffic safety and awareness in the Arab countries International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2016
A note on solar energy research in Jordan International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2016
Combustion and emission investigation of diesel fuel and kerosene blends Bilal A. Akash Research Journal of Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology, 2015 This study presents experimental investigation of combustion of diesel fuel, kerosene and their blends. The objective of this study is to determine the combustion performance and gas emission of diesel fuel, kerosene and various mixtures of diesel fuel and kerosene in a horizontally positioned cylindrical furnace. Heat was removed from the system by the use of water around a jacket of the combustion unit. The combustion unit is capable of burning most types of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon fuels. Results on combustion performance and gas emissions are presented for a wide range of air fuel equivalence ratios. The results of exhaust gas analyses of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxygen are presented. Combustion efficiency and the effect of blending of fuels on its performance are also presented. In general, some improvements in exhaust gas emission and combustion efficiency were obtained upon using mixtures of fuels. The best results were obtained when a fuel blend of 75% kerosene and 25% diesel was prepared and burned in the unit.
Effective thermal conductivity measurement of soil International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 2015
Parametric analysis of a standing column well using a simplified one-dimensional model ECOS 2006 Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Efficiency Cost Optimization Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, 2006
Multi-criteria decision making analysis of optimal service delivery technique using AHP B Akash, AH Saad, M El-Saadawi TEM Journal 12 (1), 208-213 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
A review on boilers energy use, energy savings, and emissions reductions MC Barma, R Saidur, SMA Rahman, A Allouhi, BA Akash, SM Sait Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 79, 970-983 , 2017 2017 Citations: 345
A Note on Solar Energy Research in Jordan OB Akash, AMA Abdo, MS Mohsen, BA Akash International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 11 (10), 7100-7105 , 2016 2016 Citations: 7
Scopus-based analysis of peer-reviewed literature related to solar energy in GCC countries B Akash, AMA Abdo, O Akash, MS Mohsen Procedia Computer Science 83, 750-757 , 2016 2016 Citations: 13
Scopus based analysis of related literature to traffic safety and awareness in the Arab countries AMA Abdo, B Akash, MS Mohsen, O Akash International journal of applied engineering research 11 (6), 4076-4080 , 2016 2016 Citations: 5
A Review on Solar Energy Research in Jordan O Akash, AA Abdo, B Akash, M Mohsen Fifth Conference on Renewables and Energy Efficiency for Desert Regions , 2016 2016 Citations: 5
Thermal depolymerization of lignin BA Akash Int. J. of Thermal & Environmental Engineering 13 (1), 17-22 , 2016 2016 Citations: 9
Thermochemical depolymerization of biomass B Akash The 5th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Information … , 2015 2015 Citations: 26
Combustion and emission investigation of diesel fuel and kerosene blends BA Akash Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology 10 (6), 618-622 , 2015 2015 Citations: 14
Energy and exergy analysis of alumina–water nanofluid for an electronic liquid cooling system SS Khaleduzzaman, MR Sohel, R Saidur, IM Mahbubul, IM Shahrul, ... International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 57, 118-127 , 2014 2014 Citations: 100
A comparative analysis of energy indicators and CO2 emissions in 15 Arab countries I Al-Hinti, A Al-Ghandoor, A Sakhrieh, B Akash, E Abu-Nada Int. J. of Environment and Waste Management 11 (2), 129 - 147 , 2013 2013 Citations: 9
2012 Outstanding Reviewers L Achenie, J Ahamed, A Ahsen, B Akash, C Allen, F Alobaid, ... 2013
Thermochemical Liquefaction of Coal B Akash Int. J. of Thermal and Environmental Engineering 5 (1), 51-60 , 2013 2013 Citations: 24
Evaluation of current municipal solid waste practice and management for Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia ES Gharaibeh, NM Haimour, BA Akash Int. J. Sustain. Water Environ. Syst 2 (2), 103-110 , 2011 2011 Citations: 35
Performance of diesel engine using gas mixture with variable specific heats model A Sakhrieh, E Abu-Nada, B Akash, I Al-Hinti, A Al-Ghandoor Journal of the Energy Institute 83 (4), 217-224 , 2010 2010 Citations: 16
Proceedings of the International Engineering Conference on Hot Arid Regions: Challenges, Technologies, and Opportunities: IECHAR 2010 B Akash, A Abu Abdo King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia , 2010 2010
Computational thermodynamic analysis of compression ignition engine A Sakhrieh, E Abu-Nada, I Al-Hinti, A Al-Ghandoor, B Akash Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 37 (3), 299-303 , 2010 2010 Citations: 60
Performance of a spark ignition engine under the effect of friction using a gas mixture model E Abu-Nada, B Akash, I Al-Hinti, A Al-Sarkhi Journal of the Energy Institute 82 (4), 197-205 , 2009 2009 Citations: 29
Renewable Energy Activities in Jordan B Akash International Conference on Green Energy and Sustainability for Arid Regions … , 2009 2009
Modeling of irreversible Otto cycle using gas mixture model B Akash, E Abu-Nada, I Al-Hinti, A Al-Sarkhi Fourth International Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and … , 2009 2009
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
A review on boilers energy use, energy savings, and emissions reductions MC Barma, R Saidur, SMA Rahman, A Allouhi, BA Akash, SM Sait Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 79, 970-983 , 2017 2017 Citations: 345
Experimental study of the basin type solar still under local climate conditions BA Akash, MS Mohsen, W Nayfeh Energy Conversion and Management 41 (9), 883-890 , 2000 2000 Citations: 291
Multi-criteria selection of electric power plants using analytical hierarchy process BA Akash, R Mamlook, MS Mohsen Electric power systems research 52 (1), 29-35 , 1999 1999 Citations: 284
Experimental evaluation of a single-basin solar still using different absorbing materials BA Akash, MS Mohsen Renewable energy 14 (1-4), 307-310 , 1998 1998 Citations: 283
Some prospects of energy savings in buildings MS Mohsen, BA Akash Energy conversion and management 42 (11), 1307-1315 , 2001 2001 Citations: 231
Experimental and theoretical study of a single-basin solar sill S Nijmeh, S Odeh, B Akash Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 32 (3-4), 565-572 , 2005 2005 Citations: 211
Assessment of LPG as a possible alternative to R-12 in domestic refrigerators BA Akash, SA Said Energy Conversion and Management 44 (3), 381-388 , 2003 2003 Citations: 172
Thermodynamic modeling of spark-ignition engine: Effect of temperature dependent specific heats E Abu-Nada, I Al-Hinti, A Al-Sarkhi, B Akash Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 33 (10), 1264-1272 , 2006 2006 Citations: 132
Fuzzy sets programming to perform evaluation of solar systems R Mamlook, BA Akash, S Nijmeh Energy conversion and management 42 (14), 1717-1726 , 2001 2001 Citations: 132
Evaluation of domestic solar water heating system MS Mohsen, BA Akash Energy Conversion and Management 38 (18), 1815-1822 , 1997 1997 Citations: 115
Efficiency of Miller engine at maximum power density A Al-Sarkhi, BA Akash, JO Jaber, MS Mohsen, E Abu-Nada Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 29 (8), 1159-1168 , 2002 2002 Citations: 107
Energy and exergy analysis of alumina–water nanofluid for an electronic liquid cooling system SS Khaleduzzaman, MR Sohel, R Saidur, IM Mahbubul, IM Shahrul, ... International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 57, 118-127 , 2014 2014 Citations: 100
A neuro-fuzzy approach for evaluating electric power generation systems R Mamlook, BA Akash, MS Mohsen Energy 26 (6), 619-632 , 2001 2001 Citations: 100
Characterization of shale oil as compared to crude oil and some refined petroleum products BA Akash Energy Sources 25 (12), 1171-1182 , 2003 2003 Citations: 80
Performance evaluation of irreversible Miller engine under various specific heat models A Al-Sarkhi, I Al-Hinti, E Abu-Nada, B Akash Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 34 (7), 897-906 , 2007 2007 Citations: 76
Lignin-augmented coal depolymerization under mild reaction conditions SB Lalvani, CB Muchmore, J Koropchak, B Akash, P Chivate, C Chavez Energy & Fuels 5 (2), 347-352 , 1991 1991 Citations: 76
Thermodynamic analysis of spark‐ignition engine using a gas mixture model for the working fluid E Abu‐Nada, I Al‐Hinti, B Akash, A Al‐Sarkhi International Journal of Energy Research 31 (11), 1031-1046 , 2007 2007 Citations: 75
Effect of heat transfer on the performance of an air-standard diesel cycle BA Akash Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 28 (1), 87-95 , 2001 2001 Citations: 67
Computational thermodynamic analysis of compression ignition engine A Sakhrieh, E Abu-Nada, I Al-Hinti, A Al-Ghandoor, B Akash Int'l Comm. Heat Mass Transfer 37 (3), 299-303 , 2010 2010 Citations: 60
Experimental Performance of a Heat Pipe SA Said, BA Akash Int'l Comm. Heat and Mass Transfer 26 (5), 679-684 , 1999 1999 Citations: 58
