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

1. Isabella Francis (2020 – 2024)
   Thesis title: Pulmonary Surface Tension Effects on the Dynamics of Airflow, Mechanics of Alveolar Surfaces, and Kinematics of Inhaled Particles (Principal supervisor)
2. Mohammad Zohurul Islam (2018 – 2022)
   Thesis title: Interaction of Glucocorticoid Drug with Model Lung Surfactant Monolayers: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approach (Principal supervisor)
3. Salman Al Zahrani (2018 – 2021 )
   Thesis title: Thermal Performance Analysis of Conventional and Enhanced Corrugated and Flat Plate Heat Exchangers (Principal supervisor)
4. Yu Ji (2016 – 2020)
   Thesis title: Models of disease with Haemophagocytic Pathophysiology: Development of nanoparticles as a novel treatment (Associate supervisor)
5. Zhenya Fan (2018 – 2021 )
   Thesis title: Multiscale modelling of particles motion in the human respiratory tract (Associate supervisor)
6. Fatematuz Zohora (2016 – 2020 )
   Thesis title: Machine and structural integrity assessment using acoustic emission technique (Associate supervisor)
7. Sheikh Imamul Hossain (2016 – 2020) (PhD):
   Thesis title: Molecular simulation of particle penetration into the surfactant layer of human lung surface (Thesis under examination)
8. Yunlong Ma (2016 – 2019) (PhD):
   Thesis title: Life cycle assessment of impact of building codes on Australian Buildings (Thesis under examination)
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. Marie Anne Balanant (2015 – 2018) (PhD):
    Thesis title: Experimental study of the aging effects on the Red Blood Cell membrane during storage (Associate supervisor)
12. Mohammad Saidul Islam (2014 – 2017) (PhD):
    Thesis title: A Three-Dimensional Modelling of Particulates Deposition in the Human Respiratory Tract. (Principal supervisor)
13. Hasitha Nayanajith (2012 – 2016) (PhD):
    Thesis title: Advanced numerical modelling of Red Blood Cell deformation in microchannels using particle method. (Associate supervisor)
14. Majedul Islam (2011 – 2015) (PhD):
    Thesis title: Study of the parabolic trough concentrator photovoltaic & thermal solar collector. (Associate supervisor)
15. Sahan Trushad Wickramasooriya Kuruneru (2013 – 2015) (Masters’ by Research):
    Thesis title: Numerical Modelling of Particle Deposition in Idealized Porous Channels. (Associate supervisor)
16. Anusmriti Ghosh (2017 – 2018 ) (Masters’ by Research):
    Thesis title: Targeting delivery of magnetic aerosol particles to specific region in lung (Principal supervisor)

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 People’s 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:

• Industry funding by Australian Health and Science Institute (PRO24-19561): S.C. Saha Design and development of a calibration device for accessories used in delivery of First Aid / CPR. Total amount of funding $337,571. Started July 2024 (for 3.5 years).
• Innovation Connections Grant (Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; Industry partner: Marley Flow Control Pty Ltd) (PRO20-9948): M.M. Clemon, A. Alempijevic, S.C. Saha, N. Bennett, B.J. Halkon, M.R. Guertler Custom Fan Blade Digitisation and Design for Additive Manufacturing. Total amount of funding $111,833. Started July 2020 (for 8 months).
• Australia – India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Early- and Mid-Career Fellowships: S.C. Saha, Respiratory particle transport: Aging effect and targeted drug delivery. Total amount $16,100 for visiting Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur for 3 months in the first half of 2020.
• DIN (Defence Innovation Network) Seed Project-Hyper Q Aerospace (DINSP18-19 R3.05): Nick Bennett, S.C. Saha, Hybrid Electric RPAS Virtual Swashplate Total amount of funding $100,000. Started February 2020 (for 8 months).
• NFSC (National Natural Science Foundation of China) project: Huimin Cui, S.C. Saha, Mechanisms study of coupled flow and heat transfer near the membrane roof with wind-induced vibration. Total amount of funding $50,000. Starting year 2019 (for 3 years).
• Blue Sky Project (UTS internal competitive grant): S. Islam, S.C. Saha, Investigation of airway mechanical ventilation and particle transport to the terminal airways of CT-Scan based lung. Total amount of funding $15,000 for 2019.
• Blue Sky Project (UTS internal competitive grant): S.C. Saha, S. Islam, Modelling of lung aging effects on airflow and particle transport in realistic lung airways. Total amount of funding $17,000 for 2018.
• ARC Linkage Project (LP150100737): Y.T. Gu, E. Sauret, S.C. Saha, Y. Xiao, R. Flower, H. Faddy, A new biomechanical model for understanding aging of stored Red Blood Cells. Total amount of funding $539,000 (ARC approved $350,00 and industry approved $189,000). Starting year 2015 (for 3 years).
• ARC Linkage Project (LP150101172): R. Brown, Y. Feng, S.C. Saha, H. Fairweather, R. Siddle, M. Borgas, C. Allan, Advances in real-time satellite monitoring of flow in rivers and estuaries. Total amount of funding $577,000 (ARC approved $397,00 and industry approved $180,000). Starting year 2015 (for 3 years).
• NFSC (National Natural Science Foundation of China) project (11572032): F. Xu, S.C. Saha, Mechanisms of flows and heat transfer in an attic space. Total amount of funding $180,000. Starting year 2016 (for 3 years).
• Australia-China Science and Research Fund – Group Missions (Ref. 2012001060): Y.T. Gu, J. Bell, Y. Xiao, S.C. Saha, N. Gu, J. Shi, Collaboration with three leader Chinese groups to develop a comprehensive platform for in-depth understanding of the nanomaterial behaviours based on theoretical, numerical and experimental studies. Total amount of funding $45,000. 2013.
• Industry Funding from Peak3 Pty. Ltd. (Ref. 2012000614): Y.T. Gu, S.C. Saha, CFD Model of New Inertial Separator Design Created by Peak3. Total amount of funding $10,571. 2012
• 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.