Jibran Zuberi

Dr. Jibran Zuberi is a Research Scientist in the Energy Analysis Division of the Energy Technologies Area at Berkeley Lab. With a background in process engineering, his research focuses on industrial energy systems, particularly in the chemicals sector, and includes work on process heat integration, waste heat utilization, and the development of optimal manufacturing pathways. His work also involves characterizing industrial energy demand and assessing emerging technologies in terms of feasibility, performance, and environmental impact.

Dr. Zuberi conducts techno-economic and system-level analyses to evaluate both existing and emerging energy technologies, identifying key opportunities and limitations for their deployment across industrial sectors. While his primary focus is on chemicals and heat-intensive processes, his research also extends to waste heat recovery in data centers and the application of AI in manufacturing, where he explores potential use cases and broader impacts through targeted case studies.

He has published over 30 articles in high-impact journals and conferences, along with several technical reports. He was also the lead author of Chemicals for U.S. DOE Transformative Pathways for U.S. Industry: Unlocking American Innovation.

Dr. Zuberi joined Berkeley Lab in January 2021. Prior to this, he held positions as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva; Management Associate at Midas Safety; and Intern at Engro Polymer and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.