Overview
Personal Profile
Saqib Javed’s research at NLR focuses on advancing geothermal energy and heat pump technologies, with an emphasis on low-temperature and co-produced resources. Building on previous roles as a researcher and professor in Europe, he has led and coordinated more than 50 technical and research projects on building- and district-scale energy systems, thermal storage, and energy-efficient buildings. Javed has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and technical reports, and his current work combines field demonstrations, modeling, and system analysis to deliver resilient, sustainable energy solutions.
Research Interests
Geothermal heat pumps
District heating and cooling
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Buildings
Energy
Professional Experience
Independent Consultant, Terra Energy, Sweden (2021-2024)
Associate Professor, Lund University, Sweden (2013-2024)
Senior Researcher, Chalmers University, Sweden (2012-2021)
Manager Projects, York Air Conditioning, KSA (2001-2004)
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Energy and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology Pakistan
Certificate, Strategic Program for Innovation at National Labs, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Master, Engineering, University of Sydney
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
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2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report
Akindipe, D., Martinez Smith, F., Witter, E., Pauling, H., Oh, H., Podgorny, S., Rane, J., Harmon, J., Javed, S., Simpson, J., Shlosberg, D., Holt, E., Trainor-Guitton, W., Levine, A., Schmidt, B. & Pedersen, A., 2026, 79 p.Research output: NLR › Technical Report
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Geothermal Heat Pump System Showcase: Short-Term Validation of Borehole Heat Exchanger Performance from Field Data to Numerical Modeling: Preprint
Oh, H., Javed, S. & Pu, X., 2026. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Techno-Economic Feasibility of Borehole Thermal Energy Storage System Connected to Geothermal Heat Pumps for Seasonal Heating Load of Two Buildings in Fairbanks, Alaska: Article No. 116036
Oh, H., Dennehy, C., Javed, S., Garber-Slaght, R., Dunn, K., Zody, Z., Potter, J. & Wagner, A., 2025, In: Energy and Buildings. 345, 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Scopus Citations
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Energies, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (External organization)
Javed, S. (Member)
2020 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Science and Technology for the Built Environment (Journal)
Javed, S. (Editor)
0001Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work