About Me

PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Hokkaido University of Japan.
MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Hokkaido University of Japan.
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh.
20+ years of teaching and research experience with an excellent level of student satisfaction, lowest drop-out rates, and research recognition for sustained excellence. Highly popular academic, having won the Students’ Voice Award consecutively in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 since commencing employment at CQU in 2017.
A recognised international researcher listed in the World’s Top 2% list in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
Secured a $2.12 million research grant nationally and internationally.
As per Google Scholar, h-index is 46 with over 7500 citations.

General

Universities Studied At

PhD Hokkaido University, Japan
MSc Engineering Hokkaido University, Japan
BSc Engineering Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

Universities Worked At

CQUniversity (from 2017 to date)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia: As a Postdoctoral Researcher and Sessional Academic
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Australia: As a Tutor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway: As a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology: As an Academic

Awards

Jul ’16-Feb '17 Visiting Fellowship, QUT, Australia

Apr ’16-Jul ’16 Research Assistantship, QUT

May ’15-Apr ’16 Visiting Fellowship, QUT

May ’13-May ’15 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, QUT

Jul ’08-Jul ’10 Postdoc Fellowship, Norwegian Univ of Science & Tech (NTNU), Norway

2000 Harry L Horning Memorial Award [SAE Paper: 2000-01-1819]

1997-2000 Monbusho, Japanese Govt Scholarship for PhD, Hokkaido Univ, Japan

1995-1997 Monbusho [Japanese Govt] Scholarship for MSc, Hokkaido Univ, Japan.

1994-1995 Monbusho, Japanese Govt Scholarship for a Researcher, Hokkaido Univ, Japan

1987 University Gold Medal for Outstanding (First Class Securing First Position) UG Result at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Bangladesh

1983-1987 BSc Engineering Scholarship due to excellent Higher Secondary Certificate Result.

Previous teaching

Automotive Emission Control Technology, Internal Combustion Engine, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical and Thermal Energy, Heat and Mass Transfer, Production Process

Professional Memberships

Member, Institution of Engineers Australia

Member, Institution of Engineers Bangladesh

Key Achievements

2000 Harry L Horning Memorial Award [SAE Paper: 2000-01-1819]

Norden (Nordic Energy Research), Norway; Research Grant

Computer Software

GT-Suite, Diesel RK
HOMER PRO
ENERGY PLUS
Fortran-77
MS Office
Adobe Photoshop

Consultancy Work

Consultancy in the Mechanical Engineering Department of RUET, Bangladesh

Recent Research Projects

An Intelligent, Adaptable, and User-Friendly Weed Management system

From: 27/06/2025 to 26/06/2027
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 1: Aust Competitive Grant)
Funding Schemes: Australian's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate Program; CQU Contribution; Camzilla cash contribution_FS; IMPEXPO GROUP PTY LTD; CONNECT AUZ PTY. LTD
Total Funding: $1,286,194.00

Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Secure Signal Processing and Connectivity for Autonomous Sensors (AI-SSPCAS)

From: 21/10/2024 to 30/06/2029
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: CSIRO Data61 Next Generation Graduates Program Grant - Regional Stream THROUGH RMIT
Total Funding: $513,268.00

Destination Australia Scholarship, Commencing 2023

From: 04/12/2023 to 03/12/2026
Grant: Scholarship (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Destination Australia Scholarship - Commonwealth/CQU Funded, Commencing 2023
Total Funding: N/A

Assessment of exhaust emissions, engine performance and comparative toxicology of waste (biomass) derived fuels. Project Code: CN22-15SE-1612

From: 01/08/2023 to 31/07/2025
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: KFAS 2022 First Call for Basic and Applied Research Proposals
Total Funding: $84,277.00

Artificial Intelligence driven internet of Drones for targeted weed spraying (EATP 038)

From: 28/11/2022 to 30/04/2025
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program: Round One
Total Funding: $447,608.00

Development of the engine simulation model and experimental investigation of engine performance, combustion and exhaust emissions with waste-tire derived fuels (CR19-45EM-01)

From: 22/10/2020 to 31/12/2021
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) - Grant funding 2019; Australian College of Kuwait
Total Funding: $24,685.79

Research Supervision

Accreditation

I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:

4011 Environmental Engineering
4004 Chemical Engineering
4017 Mechanical Engineering

Current Capacity

I am currently available to supervise more research candidates

Research Interests

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified
- Exploration of sustainable fuels for internal combustion (IC) engines from waste. - Production of green hydrogen and its application in the IC engines as fuels. - Mitigation of IC engine emissions to an ultra-low level with a target to decarbonise by 2050.