Bashir Syed
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Bashir Syed or Bashir A. Syed, Sc.D.
, is Pakistani-American solar physicist and a NASA
research scientist to the field of Robotics and solar sciences. He is the a member of New York Academy of Sciences
. He
has produced numerous articles on resolving the energy crises in the world and is attributed with establishing the wind power
and Solar power plants in the Pakistan
. He also inducted a separate research institutions on solar physics
and technology
at SUPARCO and PAEC
.
He Enjoys a quiet life but still manages to keep up with everything else, from his vice presidency to his own personal ambitions.
, Pakistan
. He attended and graduated from DJ Science College then received his B.Sc.
in physics
from DJ Science College. He taught at DJ Science College, and supervised the education of renowned dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
. Syed was awarded a Fulbright scholarship
and moved to the United States
in 1953, settling in Austin
, Texas
. He attended University of Texas, Austin where he was awarded his Doctor of Science
in Solar Physics
. His first job was with the Rockwell International Science Centre where he worked on Support US-EPA Contract for Air Pollution Monitoring through Remote Site. He also worked in the United States Department of Defense
for an undisclosed amount of time. He became a NASA
scholar and moved to Washington D.C where he joined NASA as a solar physicist.
in 1989 while working at General Electric
as a contractor. He was transferred to the International Space Station
as a solar technologist. As a NASA Scientist he worked in the United States Space Program. Mr Syed played a major role in the project from the design phase till the construction phase. He also participated in the Space Shuttle Modification Programme "since the shuttle had developed some faults and the system had become very old." Dr. Syed worked on the development of NASA's space probes. He is a specialist on cosmic and solar radiation. As a result, he was in charge of space radiation effects on space craft and their components. He was heavily involved in the production and development of Mars Pathfinder
. He also worked as an astronaut trainer and in the astronaut development program. He also worked in the United States Mercury project where he did research in Solar produced plasmas. He retired from NASA on September 22, 2002. He continued his research in the field of microtechnology
, especially carbon nanotubes.
After his retirement, Dr. Bashir Syed founded EnerTech Enterprises based in Houston, USA. He is currently serving as its vice president
. His company heavily supports NASA Mars Project and provides cosmic and solar radiation equipment for NASA. After his retirement, he joined Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
where he continued his research in the field of solar physics
and astronomy
. He also trained a small team of Pakistani scientists and engineers in the field of solar technology while working as a SUPARCO official.
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
, is Pakistani-American solar physicist and a NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
research scientist to the field of Robotics and solar sciences. He is the a member of New York Academy of Sciences
New York Academy of Sciences
The New York Academy of Sciences is the third oldest scientific society in the United States. An independent, non-profit organization with more than members in 140 countries, the Academy’s mission is to advance understanding of science and technology...
. He
has produced numerous articles on resolving the energy crises in the world and is attributed with establishing the wind power
Wind power
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy, such as using wind turbines to make electricity, windmills for mechanical power, windpumps for water pumping or drainage, or sails to propel ships....
and Solar power plants in the Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. He also inducted a separate research institutions on solar physics
Solar physics
For the physics journal, see Solar Physics Solar physics is the study of our Sun. It is a branch of astrophysics that specializes in exploiting and explaining the detailed measurements that are possible only for our closest star...
and technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
at SUPARCO and PAEC
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, , is an administrative governmental and autonomous science and technology governmental department of Pakistan, responsible for development of nuclear energy and development of nuclear power sector in Pakistan...
.
Personal life
Bashir Ahmed Syed is the oldest of 3 brothers and 3 sisters: Saeed A Syed,Farhat Naz, Iffat Naz, Abdul Majid Syed, Moonis Syed, and Kaukab Naz.He Enjoys a quiet life but still manages to keep up with everything else, from his vice presidency to his own personal ambitions.
Education and Life
Syed received his education in KarachiKarachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. He attended and graduated from DJ Science College then received his B.Sc.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
from DJ Science College. He taught at DJ Science College, and supervised the education of renowned dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
Abdul Qadeer Khan
Abdul Qadeer Khan , also known in Pakistan as Mohsin-e-Pakistan , D.Eng, Sc.D, HI, NI , FPAS; more widely known as Dr. A. Q...
. Syed was awarded a Fulbright scholarship
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright-Hays Program, is a program of competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. Under the...
and moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1953, settling in Austin
Austin
Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas.Austin may also refer to:-In the United States:*Austin, Arkansas*Austin, Colorado*Austin, Chicago, Illinois*Austin, Indiana*Austin, Minnesota*Austin, Nevada*Austin, Oregon...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. He attended University of Texas, Austin where he was awarded his Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
in Solar Physics
Solar physics
For the physics journal, see Solar Physics Solar physics is the study of our Sun. It is a branch of astrophysics that specializes in exploiting and explaining the detailed measurements that are possible only for our closest star...
. His first job was with the Rockwell International Science Centre where he worked on Support US-EPA Contract for Air Pollution Monitoring through Remote Site. He also worked in the United States Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
for an undisclosed amount of time. He became a NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
scholar and moved to Washington D.C where he joined NASA as a solar physicist.
NASA career
Bashir Syed joined NASANASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
in 1989 while working at General Electric
General Electric
General Electric Company , or GE, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in Schenectady, New York and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States...
as a contractor. He was transferred to the International Space Station
International Space Station
The International Space Station is a habitable, artificial satellite in low Earth orbit. The ISS follows the Salyut, Almaz, Cosmos, Skylab, and Mir space stations, as the 11th space station launched, not including the Genesis I and II prototypes...
as a solar technologist. As a NASA Scientist he worked in the United States Space Program. Mr Syed played a major role in the project from the design phase till the construction phase. He also participated in the Space Shuttle Modification Programme "since the shuttle had developed some faults and the system had become very old." Dr. Syed worked on the development of NASA's space probes. He is a specialist on cosmic and solar radiation. As a result, he was in charge of space radiation effects on space craft and their components. He was heavily involved in the production and development of Mars Pathfinder
Mars Pathfinder
Mars Pathfinder was an American spacecraft that landed a base station with roving probe on Mars in 1997. It consisted of a lander, renamed the Carl Sagan Memorial Station, and a lightweight wheeled robotic rover named Sojourner.Launched on December 4, 1996 by NASA aboard a Delta II booster a...
. He also worked as an astronaut trainer and in the astronaut development program. He also worked in the United States Mercury project where he did research in Solar produced plasmas. He retired from NASA on September 22, 2002. He continued his research in the field of microtechnology
Microtechnology
Microtechnology is technology with features near one micrometre .In the 1960s, scientists learned that by arraying large numbers of microscopic transistors on a single chip, microelectronic circuits could be built that dramatically improved performance, functionality, and reliability, all while...
, especially carbon nanotubes.
After his retirement, Dr. Bashir Syed founded EnerTech Enterprises based in Houston, USA. He is currently serving as its vice president
Vice president
A vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
. His company heavily supports NASA Mars Project and provides cosmic and solar radiation equipment for NASA. After his retirement, he joined Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission , is an executive agency of the Government of Pakistan, responsible for nation's public and civil space program and aeronautics and aerospace research...
where he continued his research in the field of solar physics
Solar physics
For the physics journal, see Solar Physics Solar physics is the study of our Sun. It is a branch of astrophysics that specializes in exploiting and explaining the detailed measurements that are possible only for our closest star...
and astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
. He also trained a small team of Pakistani scientists and engineers in the field of solar technology while working as a SUPARCO official.
Scientific Papers and Publications
- Conducting Polymers and the Evolving Electronics Technology by Bashir Syed.
- Susceptibility of “Ultracapacitors” to Proton and Gamma Irradiation by S. Shojah-Ardalan, R. Wilkins,H. U. Machado, Bashir Syed, S. McClure, B. Rax, L. Scheick, M. Weideman, C. Yui, M. Reed and Z. Ahmed
External links
- http://abnchicago.org/2009/01/
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/muslim/message/1077
- http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Syed_Bashir_218195636.aspx
- http://www.apsena.net/team3.htm
- http://www.pakistanlink.com/Community/2003/oct03/31/12.html
More Info
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBJ8mfoNU4
- http://nepp.nasa.gov/eeelinks/July2001/Articles/BashirSyedArticleLinks701FinalRevision.htm
- http://parts.jpl.nasa.gov/docs/NSREC03_W13.pdf