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| Abbreviation | LEI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2018 |
| Type | Research institute, think tank |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Director | Naveed Arshad |
Parent organization | Lahore University of Management Sciences |
| Website | lei.lums.edu.pk |
The LUMS Energy Institute (LEI) is a research institute and think tank within the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in Lahore, Pakistan. The institute conducts interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, capacity building, and technology development aimed at supporting Pakistan’s energy transition, renewable energy adoption, grid modernization, electric mobility and energy-efficient buildings.[1][2]
History
[edit]The LUMS Energy Institute was established by LUMS in 2018 to provide a focused institutional platform for research and engagement on Pakistan’s energy challenges, including generation planning, demand forecasting, renewable integration, electric mobility and energy efficiency.[3]
In January 2024, LUMS in partnership with United States Agency for International Development inaugurated an Electric Vehicle (e-Mobility) R&D centre to support EV research, testing and industry–academia collaboration.[4]
Mission and objectives
[edit]LEI’s mission is to advance evidence-based policy, applied research and capacity building to enable a low-carbon, reliable and affordable energy future for Pakistan. Its stated objectives include:
- Energy planning and system studies (generation mix, dispatch modelling, capacity expansion).[5]
- Renewable energy research and grid integration.[1]
- Electric mobility research, battery and power electronics testing, and EV market assessment.[1]
- Energy efficiency in buildings and appliances and promoting best practices through reports and stakeholder engagement.[6]
Organization and leadership
[edit]LEI is hosted within the Syed Babar Ali School of Science & Engineering at LUMS. As of 2024 its director is Naveed Arshad, an Associate professor at LUMS with a research background in energy informatics, electric vehicles and demand forecasting.[7] The institute collaborates with national utilities, government bodies, international donors and industry partners.
Steering Committee
[edit]The LUMS Energy Institute is guided by an international and national steering committee that provides strategic direction, mentorship and oversight to its activities. As of 2025, the committee includes:
- Dr. Sally Benson — Professor of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford University, known for her work on carbon capture and storage and sustainable energy systems.[8] She has served as Energy Division Director and Chief Strategist for the Energy Transition at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. [9]
- Dr. Khalid Aziz — Otto N. Miller Professor Emeritus of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford University, recognized for his research on petroleum engineering and energy systems.[10]
- Dr. Khurram Afridi — Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, specializing in power electronics and energy conversion.[11]
- Dr. Michael Pecht — Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Director of the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE).[12]
The committee plays an advisory role in shaping the institute’s research agenda, capacity-building programs and industry linkages.[1]
Facilities and research groups
[edit]LEI hosts and coordinates several applied research facilities and clusters, including:
- Energy & Power Systems Cluster – research on solar grids, motor drives, smart batteries and power systems.[1]
- Mitsubishi Laboratory / EV & Power Electronics Lab – a laboratory for converter design, battery testing and EV power electronics.[1]
- eMobility R&D Center – an R&D centre focused on accelerating EV adoption, local industry development and vehicle testing.[13]
Publications and notable outputs
[edit]- Pakistan Electricity Outlook (2022) — a sector review and modelling exercise assessing generation capacity, demand projections and implications of surplus capacity and dispatch inefficiencies.[14]
- Sustainable Architecture: Advancing Energy Efficient Buildings (2023) — a report analyzing residential building energy use and measures to reduce cooling loads and consumption.[15]
Partnerships and impact
[edit]LEI collaborates with government entities including the National Transmission & Despatch Company and regulatory stakeholders, as well as international development partners and industry. It participates in national policy discussions and provides technical analyses that have been cited in national media and planning documents.[16]
LEI’s reports on Pakistan’s electricity outlook and energy efficiency have been covered in national newspapers and used as inputs to stakeholder debates about capacity expansion, renewables deployment and efficiency measures.[17]
See also
[edit]- Lahore University of Management Sciences
- Renewable energy in Pakistan
- National Transmission & Despatch Company
- Electric vehicles in Pakistan
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "LUMS Energy Institute". LUMS. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "LUMS Energy Institute makes important contribution to Pakistan's Electricity Analysis". LUMS News. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Lahore University of Management Sciences inaugurates LUMS Energy Institute". Energy Central. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "The United States and LUMS inaugurate Electric Vehicle R&D Center". U.S. Embassy in Pakistan. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Operations Research Group – LUMS Energy Institute". Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "LUMS Energy Institute launches report on Energy Efficient Buildings". LUMS News. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Naveed Arshad Appointed Director LUMS Energy Institute". LUMS SBASSE. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Sally M. Benson". Stanford University. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Launches New Energy Division, Appoints New Deputy Director for Energy | OSTP". The White House. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Khalid Aziz". Stanford University. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Khurram Afridi". Cornell University. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Michael Pecht". University of Maryland. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "LUMS hosts Pakistan's first EV R&D Centre". The Express Tribune. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan Electricity Outlook 2022". LUMS Energy Institute. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "LUMS Energy Institute launches report on Energy Efficient Buildings". LUMS News. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "LUMS champions energy efficiency in partnership with UET Peshawar". LUMS News. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "LUMS energy report sheds light on inefficient practices". The Express Tribune. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
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