Mechanical and Production Engineering

Prof. Dr. Mazharul Islam

Research Interests

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Computational Aerodynamics
• Engineering Education

Educational Background

• Ph.D, (Mechanical Engineering), University of Windsor, Canada
• Master of Science (MSc), (Renewable Energies), Postgraduate Program Renewable Energy (PPRE), Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany
• Master of Science (MSc), (Mechanical Engineering), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg), (Mechanical Engineering), National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India (formerly known as Regional Engineering College, Durgapur)

Honors and Achievements

• Design and Development of Semi Automatic Briquettes/Pellet Manufacturing Machines, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany, 2018
• Research Initiative Grant Scheme (RIGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia, 2015

Publications

1. 3D CFD Analysis of Straight-bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine using the General Grid Interface, 2017.
2. Study of Mesh Quality Improvement for CFD Analysis of an Airfoil, Jurnal Teknologi, 2017.
3. Cfd Analysis of SD 7003 Airfoil at Low Reynolds Number with A Laiminar Kinetic Energy Based Transition Model, 2017. URL
4. CFD Analysis of a SD 7003 Airfoil with a Local Correlation Based Transition and Turbulence Model, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017, IOP Publishing. URL
5. Analysis of an Airfoil using a Transition and Turbulence Model, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2016.
6. Evaluation of the Prospects of Using Solar Thermal Air-Conditioning Systems in Saudi Arabia, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014, Trans Tech Publications. URL
7. Analysis of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the smart grid of Canada, International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2013. URL
8. Renewable-energy education for mechanical engineering undergraduate students, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2012, Manchester University Press. URL
9. Performance analyses of a fixed-pitch straight-bladed VAWT with selected low Reynolds number airfoils, International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2012. URL
10. Design analysis of a smaller-capacity straight-bladed VAWT with an asymmetric airfoil, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2011. URL
11. Aerodynamic models for Darrieus-type straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2008. URL
12. Analysis of the Design Parameters related to a Fixed-pitch Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Wind Engineering, 2008. URL
13. Desirable Airfoil Features for Smaller-Capacity Straight-Bladed VAWT, Wind Engineering, 2007. URL
14. Assessment of the small‐capacity straight‐bladed VAWT for sustainable development of Canada, International Journal of Environmental Studies, 2007. URL
15. Design of a Special-purpose Airfoil for Smaller-Capacity Straight-Bladed VAWT, Wind Engineering, 2007. URL
16. Effective renewable energy activities in Bangladesh, Renewable Energy, 2006. URL
17. Status of Renewable Energy Technologies in Bangladesh, ISESCO Science {\&} Technology Vision, 2005.
18. Solar Energy Options for the Off-grid Areas in the LDCs, Development, 2004.
19. Current utilization and future prospects of emerging renewable energy applications in Canada, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2004. URL
20. The Climate Change Convention: Bangladesh Perspective, Projukti Special Edition, Bangladesh Institution of Engineers, Dhaka Center, Bangladesh, 2003.
21. 2{\_}Journal{\_}of{\_}Mechanical{\_}Engineering{\_}2000.pdf, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2000.
22. 1{\_}Journal{\_}of{\_}Energy{\_}Nov99.pdf, Journal of Energy {\&} Environment, 1999.
23. Renewable Energy Sources, Engineering News, Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1999.
24. The Internet, Engineering News, Institution of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1999.

1. CFD ANALYSIS AROUND AHMED BODY USING A LAMINAR KINETIC ENERGY BASED TRANSITION AND TURBULENCE MODEL, Topical Problems of Fluid Mechanics 2019, 2019. URL

1. Performance Analyses Of Horizontal Axis wind Turbines Using QBlade, 2017.
2. CFD Analysis of a SD 7003 Airfoil with a Local Correlation Based Transition and Turbulence Model, 2016.
3. CFD Analysis of NACA4415 Airfoil with $\gamma-Re_\theta$ Model considering Natural Transition, 2015, NAWEA 2015 Symposium. URL
4. CFD Analysis of SD 7003 Airfoil at Low Reynolds Number with a Laiminar Kinetic Energy based Transition Model, 2015.
5. Towards Pressure Gradient Sensitive Transitional k-kl-w Model: the Natural Transition for Low Re Airfoils, 2015. URL
6. Modifications to the k-kL-$\omega$ Transition Model based on Pohlhausen and Falkner-Skan Profiles, 2015, NAWEA 2015 Symposium. URL
7. Analysis of an Airfoil using a Transition and Turbulence Model, 2014.
8. Chapter 3: Design of Darrieus-Type Wind Turbines, 2014, Momentum Press, New York, USA.
9. Evaluation of the Prospects of Using Solar Thermal Air-Conditioning Systems in Saudi Arabia, 2014.
10. Fixed-Pitch Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: Design Challenges and Prospective Applications, 2010.
11. Could Saudi Arabia have a major contribution in renewable energy in the near-to-long term future?, 2010.
12. Thermal Design Correlations for Single- and Two-Phase flow in Meso-Scale Heat Exchangers, 2010.
13. Investigation of Smaller-Capacity Fixed-pitch SB-VAWT for Urban Rooftops, 2010.
14. Computational Analysis of a High-Lift and Low Reynolds Number Airfoil at Turbulent Atmospheric Conditions, 2009, ASME. URL
15. Analysis of Three Selected Design Parameters related to a Fixed-pitch Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, 2009.
16. Investigation of low Reynolds number airfoils for fixed- pitch straight-bladed VAWT, 2009. URL
17. Selection of Airfoils for Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Based on Desirable Aerodynamic Characteristics, 2008, ASME. URL
18. Design Analysis of Fixed-pitch Straight-bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbines with an Alternative Material, 2008.
19. Designing straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine using the cascade theory, 2008. URL
20. Performance Analysis of a Smaller-capacity Straight-bladed VAWT with Prospective Airfoils, 2008.
21. Analysis of Fixed-Pitch Straight-Bladed VAWT with Asymmetric Airfoils, 2008. URL
22. A new airfoil for the supporting struts of smaller-capacity straight-bladed VAWT BT - 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, MAO, September 10, 2008 - September 12, 2008, 2008, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc..
23. Aerodynamic Factors Affecting Performance of Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbines, 2007, ASME. URL
24. Renewable Energy Powered Rural Community Development Centres in the Developing Countries, 2006, ASME. URL
25. Photovoltaic for sustainable livelihoods in off-grid areas of Bangladesh, 2005, American Solar Energy Society.
26. Applications of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines for Remote Areas, 2005.
27. Prospects of Solar Energy Applications in the Off-Shore Islands of Bangladesh, 2005.
28. Small-scale decentralized renewable energy systems for the remote communities of the developing countries, 2005. URL
29. Prospects of Renewables for Rural Electrification in Bangladesh, 2004, Postgraduate Program Renewable Energy, University of Oldenburg, Germany.
30. Status of Renewable Energy Technologies in Bangladesh, 2004.
31. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines: Past Initiatives \& Future Prospects, 2003.
32. Renewable Energy Resources for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh, 2003.
33. Renewable Energy Scenario: Bangladesh Perspective, 2002, Postgraduate Program Renewable Energy, University of Oldenburg, Germany.
34. Energy Audit of Ashuganj Power Station Complex, 2002.
35. Satellite Remote Sensing Applications for Renewable Energy Technologies, 2002.
36. Renewable Energy Prospects {\&} Trends in Bangladesh, 2002.
37. Energy Efficiency Potentials in the Power Sector of Bangladesh, 2002.
38. Proposal for a Micro Hydro Power Plant at Teesta Canal In Bangladesh, 2002.
39. Anthropogenic Climate Change, 2002, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh.
40. Utilization of Renewable Energies in Bangladesh, 2002.
41. Assessment of Renewable Energy Resources Of Bangladesh, 2002.
42. Framework for Accelerating the Use of Renewable Energy Technologies in Bangladesh, 2001.
43. Investment Opportunities for Renewable Energy Technologies in Selected Countries, 2001.
44. Solar PV Program of Bangladesh Power Development Board, 2000, Grameen Shakti, CMES and Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh, January 20.
45. Solar Photovoltaic Installations in Bangladesh Power Development Board, 1999.
46. Utilization of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh Power Development Board, 1999, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh.
47. Energy Roundup, 1999, Commonwealth Communications.
48. Theoretical Investigation of Performance Characteristics and Design of VAWT with Pitching, 1998.