Education
- 2009: PhD in Computational Fluid Mechanics, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, James Cook University, Australia.
- 2000: M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics (focused on all Engineering subjects) (First class, Ranked 2nd), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- 1998: B.Sc. Honours in Mathematics (First class, Ranked 4th), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Professional Experiences
- August 2011 to till date: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
- January 2010 to February 2011: Research Associate, School of Business, James Cook University. Australia.
- August 2009 to December 2009: Research Associate, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, James Cook University. Australia.
- August 2005 to November 2009: Casual Teaching of Statistics for undergraduate students, Department of Economics, James Cook University, Australia
- June 10, 2004, to August 12, 2004: Assistant Professor of Mathematics, IBAIS University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- July 10, 2001, to June 09, 2004: Lecturer in Mathematics, IBAIS University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Spring 2001 and Summer 2001: Teaching Assistant of Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- January 2001 to February 2004: Assistant Teacher, Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
HDR Student Supervision:
HDR Student Completion
- Sheikh Imamul Hossain (2016 – 2020) (PhD):
Thesis title: Molecular simulation of particle penetration into the surfactant layer of human lung surface (Thesis under examination) - Yunlong Ma (2016 – 2019) (PhD):
Thesis title: Life cycle assessment of impact of building codes on Australian Buildings (Thesis under examination) - Geekiyanage Nadeeshani Maheshika (2016 – 2019) (PhD):
Thesis title: Numerical investigation of recoverability of morphological and deformational changes of stored red blood cells (Thesis under examination) - Sahan Trushad Wickramasooriya Kuruneru (2015 – 2019) (PhD):
Thesis title: Advanced numerical investigation of particle deposition in metal foam heat exchangers in renewable power applications (Associate supervisor) - Marie Anne Balanant (2015 – 2018) (PhD):
Thesis title: Experimental study of the aging effects on the Red Blood Cell membrane during storage (Associate supervisor) - Mohammad Saidul Islam (2014 – 2017) (PhD):
Thesis title: A Three-Dimensional Modelling of Particulates Deposition in the Human Respiratory Tract. (Principal supervisor) - Hasitha Nayanajith (2012 – 2016) (PhD):
Thesis title: Advanced numerical modelling of Red Blood Cell deformation in microchannels using particle method. (Associate supervisor) - Majedul Islam (2011 – 2015) (PhD):
Thesis title: Study of the parabolic trough concentrator photovoltaic & thermal solar collector. (Associate supervisor) - Sahan Trushad Wickramasooriya Kuruneru (2013 – 2015) (Masters’ by Research):
Thesis title: Numerical Modelling of Particle Deposition in Idealized Porous Channels. (Associate supervisor) - Anusmriti Ghosh (2017 – 2018 ) (Masters’ by Research):
Thesis title: Targeting delivery of magnetic aerosol particles to specific region in lung (Principal supervisor)
Current PhD Student as a Principal Supervisor (at UTS)
- Mohammad Zohurul Islam (2018 – )
Thesis title: Computational studies of model lung surfactant monolayer with ligand-coated gold nanoparticles - Salman Al Zahrani (2018 – )
Thesis title: CFD study of heat transfer in plate heat exchanger
Current PhD Student as an External Supervisor based at QUT
- Yu Ji (2016 – )
Thesis title: Models of disease with Haemophagocytic Pathophysiology: Development of nanoparticles as a novel treatment - Zhenya Fan (2018 – )
Thesis title: Multiscale modelling of particles motion in the human respiratory tract - Fatematuz Zohora (2016 – )
Thesis title: Machine and structural integrity assessment using acoustic emission technique
Awards Received
- School Scholarship [2004-2008] by the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, James Cook University, Australia for PhD study.
- Research Fellowship [2000] by the Ministry of Science and Technology, The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, during M. Sc. Thesis work.
- Junior Scholarship (Talent pool) [1988-1990] by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, Bangladesh, in middle school for two years.
Research Grants Received:
- School Scholarship [2004-2008] by the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, James Cook University, Australia for PhD study.
- Research Fellowship [2000] by the Ministry of Science and Technology, The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, during M. Sc. Thesis work.
- Junior Scholarship (Talent pool) [1988-1990] by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, Bangladesh, in middle school for two years.
Editorial Board
- 2011-: Editorial Board Member of Journal of Medical Research and Development (JMRD), published by The World Academic Publishing Co., Ltd. (http://www.academicpub.org/jmrd/), Hong Kong.
- 2011-: Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Biomedical Engineering, published by Scientific & Academic Publishing (http://www.sapub.org/), USA.
- 2011-: Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Fluid Dynamics, published by Scientific & Academic Publishing (http://www.sapub.org/), USA.
- 2012: Conference secretary: 4th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM2012) will be held in Gold Coast, Australia, 25-27 November 2012.
- 2012: Chair of Mini Symposia “Multiphysics simulations using CFD of complex problem” of 4th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM2012) will be held in Gold Coast, Australia, 25-27 November 2012.
- 2012: Keynote Speaker: International Conference on Engineering and Built Environment (ICEBE2012) will be held in Residence Hotel, Malaysia, November 6-7, 2012.
- 2012: International advisory board member of International Conference on Engineering and Built Environment (ICEBE2012) will be held in Residence Hotel, Malaysia, November 6-7, 2012.