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Qandeel Rehman

@qandeelrehman

Program Officer at Tara Climate Foundation supporting South Asia’s clean energy transition after developing and stability-testing a large-area perovskite solar module.

Pakistan
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to contribute to impactful climate philanthropy that enables large-scale adoption of renewable technologies, fosters innovation, and empowers communities toward a sustainable future.

At Tara Climate Foundation, I support initiatives that accelerate South Asia’s transition toward clean, equitable, and resilient energy systems. I aim to contribute to climate philanthropy that enables renewable technology adoption, fosters innovation, and empowers communities.

At the Third Generation Solar Photovoltaic Lab, I manufactured perovskite solar panels and worked on developing perovskite modules. My PhD research at University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar focused on developing and stability-testing a large-area semitransparent perovskite solar module.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tara Climate Foundation logoTF
Current

Pakistan Program Officer

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Worked as Pakistan Program Officer at Tara Climate Foundation.

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK logoCU

Commonwealth Professional Fellow | University of Strathclyde

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)

Networking with researchers and industry experts on solar panel manufacturing, perovskite modules, and grid flexibility.

Engaging in knowledge exchange to advance renewable energy solutions and support sustainable energy transitions.

Third Generation Solar Photovoltaic Lab logoTL

Chief Technical Officer

Jun 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Introduction of the project:

Third Generation Solar PV Lab is a Higher Education Department funded project for establishment of Third generation solar photovoltaic lab in Center for Advanced Studies in Energy, University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan. The aim of this project is to prototype and commercialize third generation perovskite based panels in Pakistan. These panels are cost eff

Third Generation Solar Photovoltaic Lab logoTL

Solar manufacturing engineer

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)

1. Coordinating with team members to manufacture perovskite solar modules.
2. Testing and efficiency measurement of the modules using EL tester and solar simulator.
3. Prototyping perovskite solar cell in lab before module prototyping to check the possible errors that can be encountered while manufacturing the module.
4. Facilitating the team in installation of machinery, wattage requirement and d

Pakistan's Voice for Global Goals logoPG

Co-Founder

Jan 2016 - Jun 2020 (4 years 5 months)

Awareness campaign on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by a group of like minded people.

In September 2015, World Leaders committed to 17 Global Goals to achieve 3 extraordinary things in the next 15 years, end extreme poverty, Fight inequality & injustice, fix climate change. Every one of the Global Goals is linked to solving our climate crisis. Our web page presents efforts made by the peo

REJourney Pakistan (Social Activism and Awareness) logoRA

Co-Founder

Jan 2016 - Jun 2020 (4 years 5 months)

1. RE Campaign:

REJourneyPakistan is a renewable energy and climate change campaign to promote RE sector in Pakistan and to aware people about the harmful effects of global warming and climate change. REJourney team will deliver lectures in selected member schools, colleges,universities and community organizations from the target areas. The team will then select fresh youth as RE ambassadors for

TNI Telecom Inc logoTI

Support Representative

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 4 months)

1. Answering queries of buyers and technicians via calls and chats
2. Following up the assigned tasks in order to check their timely arrival on site
3. Generating work orders manually in case of error from system
4. Reporting the technical errors to engineering team
5. Scheduling, cancelling or re-scheduling the tasks according the client's requirement and technicians availability.
6. Updating the

The City School Official logoTO

Faculty member

Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)

1. Teaching different subjects to the students of junior branch such as mathematics, science, Value education and social studies.
2. Delivering the lesson in the most interesting ways possible by adding ICT (audio/ video) aids as well as integrating physical resources (flash cards).
3. Designing material for soft boards, school projects and presentations.
4. Coordination with fellow faculty member

Beaconhouse School Systems logoBS

Visiting Faculty Member

Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 (1 month)

1. Teaching the students of 8th standard all the topics included in their course curriculum of English
2. Taking quizzes and assignments from students on regular basis
3. Asking the students to bring write ups on creative topics to improve their vocabulary, general knowledge and writing skills
4. Checking the notebooks and overall performance of students
5. Reporting higher management regarding th

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UP

University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar

Doctor of Philosophy, Renewable Energy Engineering

2021 - 2025

Development and stability testing of large area semitransparent perovskite solar module

AA

Acumen Academy

Acumen Academy Fellowship

Dec 2023

UE

US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy

Master's degree, Renewable energy engineering

2018 - 2020

CP

Center for Advanced Studies in Energy - UET Peshawar

Master's Degree, Renewable Energy Engineering

2018 - 2020

AU

Arizona State University

Energy research training program

Apr 2019

UP

USPCAS-E UET Peshawar

Second National Conference on Green Energy Technologies, USPCAS-E UET Peshawar

Apr 2018

UI

Univerity of California, Irvine

Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems with 96% score

Apr 2018

NT

National University of Science and Technology

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2008 - 2012

CO

coursera.org

Statement of Accomplishment on Completion of "Machine Learning" Course with 88.6% marks from Stanfor

Dec 2012

CO

coursera.org

Statement of Accomplishment on Completion of "Gamification" Course with 87.5% marks from University

Oct 2012

NE

NERC

Certificate of Participation in National Engineering Robotics Competition (NERC)

2011

NT

National University of Science and Technology

Android Beginner's Workshop

2010

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