
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.
What I'm looking for
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
Worked as Pakistan Program Officer at Tara Climate Foundation.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
Doctor of Philosophy, Renewable Energy Engineering
2021 - 2025
Development and stability testing of large area semitransparent perovskite solar module
Acumen Academy
Acumen Academy Fellowship
Dec 2023
US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy
Master's degree, Renewable energy engineering
2018 - 2020
Center for Advanced Studies in Energy - UET Peshawar
Master's Degree, Renewable Energy Engineering
2018 - 2020
Arizona State University
Energy research training program
Apr 2019
USPCAS-E UET Peshawar
Second National Conference on Green Energy Technologies, USPCAS-E UET Peshawar
Apr 2018
Univerity of California, Irvine
Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems with 96% score
Apr 2018
National University of Science and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2008 - 2012
coursera.org
Statement of Accomplishment on Completion of "Machine Learning" Course with 88.6% marks from Stanfor
Dec 2012
coursera.org
Statement of Accomplishment on Completion of "Gamification" Course with 87.5% marks from University
Oct 2012
NERC
Certificate of Participation in National Engineering Robotics Competition (NERC)
2011
National University of Science and Technology
Android Beginner's Workshop
2010
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