Dr Manosh Paul
- Reader (Systems Power & Energy)
telephone: 01413308466
email: Manosh.Paul@glasgow.ac.uk
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6510-456XResearch interests
Biography
I am a Reader in Thermofluids at Mechanical Engineering and member of the Systems, Power & Energy (SPE) Research Division within the James Watt School of Engineering. Most recently, I held a prestigious RAEng/The Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship (09/2018 – 08/2019). I joined the University of Glasgow in August 2003 as a Lecturer, and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2013 and Reader in 2017. Prior to Glasgow, I was a PDRA at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Imperial College London. I gained my PhD in Thermofluids in 2002 from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath. I have first class degrees, with distinctions and gold medals, in both MSc (Applied Mathematics) and BSc honours (Mathematics) obtained from the University of Dhaka in 1999 and 1997 respectively.
I am a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and member of the Engineering Professors’ Council, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK Combustion Institute, and International Association of Engineers (IAENG). I serve as an Editorial Board member of several International Journals.
I was Deputy Head of Mechanical Engineering (01/2016 – 08/2018), Convenor of JW School of Engineering IT Committee (08/2013 – 08/2018) and Member of the IT Strategy Committee of College of Science and Engineering.
Research Interests
My research is focused broadly in the field of advanced thermal energy engineering, with particular interest in the fundamental investigation/understanding of problems often associated with the complex interactions of thermo-fluids dynamics, thermochemical processes, and heat and mass transports in energy systems. Area of application of my research is interdisciplinary, but predominantly focused on
- gasification, pyrolysis (bioenergy), http://www.combgen.gla.ac.uk/
- combustion,
- waste-to-energy,
- hydrogen/hydrogen-rich biosyngas (renewable fuels) production and utilisation,
- decarbonisation of heat and energy sectors,
- CO2 utilisation in gasification and negative emission (e.g. BECCS),
- combined heat and power (CHP),
- solar thermal energy,
- thermal energy storage and enhancement by nanofluids and phase change materials,
- hybrid/integrated renewable/sustainable energy systems,
- computational fluid dynamics (CFD),
- multiphase reacting and non-reacting thermofluids,
- numerical simulation and modelling, and
- bio-fluids (physiological blood flow).
Examples of research topics and projects can be found at the ‘Grants’ tab with specific details by reading through my publications (Research publications tabs below).
Expertise
- Combustion & Gasification (Bioenergy)
- Fluid Flow, Heat & Mass Transfer
- Solar Energy
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), LES, DNS
- Numerical Modelling & Simulation
- Thermochemical Process Optimisation
- Physiological Blood Flow Modelling
Publications
Selected publications
Salem, A. M. and Paul, M. C. (2018) An integrated kinetic model for downdraft gasifier based on a novel approach that optimises the reduction zone of gasifier. Biomass and Bioenergy, 109, pp. 172-181. (doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.12.030)
Sepe, A. M., Li, J. and Paul, M. (2016) Assessing biomass steam gasification technologies using a multi-purpose model. Energy Conversion and Management, 129, pp. 216-226. (doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.10.018)
Li, J., Paul, M. , Younger, P. L. , Watson, I. , Hossain, M. and Welch, S. (2016) Prediction of high-temperature rapid combustion behaviour of woody biomass particles. Fuel, 165, pp. 205-214. (doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2015.10.061)
Paul, S.C., Paul, M.C. and Jones, W.P. (2010) Large eddy simulation of a turbulent non-premixed propane-air reacting flame in a cylindrical combustor. Computers and Fluids, 39(10), pp. 1832-1847. (doi:10.1016/j.compfluid.2010.06.013)
Li, W. et al. (2017) A scaling law for monocrystalline PV/T modules with CCPC and comparison with triple junction PV cells. Applied Energy, 202, pp. 755-771. (doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.182)
Li, W. et al. (2017) A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems. Renewable Energy, 112, pp. 166-186. (doi:10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.012)
Wilson, M.J. and Paul, M.C. (2011) Effect of mounting geometry on convection occurring under a photovoltaic panel and the corresponding efficiency using CFD. Solar Energy, 85(10), pp. 2540-2550. (doi:10.1016/j.solener.2011.07.013)
Saha, G. and Paul, M. C. (2014) Numerical analysis of the heat transfer behaviour of water based Al2O3 and TiO2 nanofluids in a circular pipe under the turbulent flow condition. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 56, pp. 96-108. (doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2014.06.008)
Alzwayi, A. S., Paul, M. C. and Navarro-Martinez, S. (2014) Large eddy simulation of transition of free convection flow over an inclined upward facing heated plate. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 57, pp. 330-340. (doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2014.08.009)
Sakellariou, S., Li, W., Paul, M. C. and Roditi, G. (2016) Rôle of contrast media viscosity in altering vessel wall shear stress and relation to the risk of contrast extravasations. Medical Engineering and Physics, 38(12), pp. 1426-1433. (doi:10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.09.016) (PMID:27729199)
Paul, M.C. , Molla, M.M. and Roditi, G. (2009) Large-Eddy simulation of pulsatile blood flow. Medical Engineering and Physics, 31(1), pp. 153-159. (doi:10.1016/j.medengphy.2008.04.014)
Paul, M.C. and Larman, A. (2009) Investigation of spiral blood flow in a model of arterial stenosis. Medical Engineering and Physics, 31(9), pp. 1195-1203. (doi:10.1016/j.medengphy.2009.07.008)
All publications
Grants
Current
- : Development of a portable trigeneration energy system for domestic use in Kenya. PI of Grant: £100k Funding body: British Council Newton Institutional Links Project (332409407) Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI) with Technical University of Kenya.
- Sustainable and clean bioenergised cooking facility to boost resilience to climate change in Malawi. Co-I of Grant: £123k. Funding body: Scottish Government Climate Justice Fund (Int-19/670). Investigators: N. Karimi (PI), M. C. Paul with Abundance Worldwide, FAB Engineering Malawi, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Malawi).
- 2019 – 2020: Development of a hydrogen burner for industrial applications. PI of Grant: £23k. Funding body: Energy Technology Partnership - ETP (PR008-HE). Investigators: Manosh Paul (PI), N. Karimi, with Energy Technology Centre Ltd.
- 2018 – 2022: Negative CO2 Emissions CHP Technology Funding body: University LKAS PhD Studentship (~£100k) Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI), S. Jackson, J. Hargreaves (Chemistry) & S. Datta (Business).
- 2019: Development Cost Step Change using Two Concentric Flow Stream Wells. Co-I of Grant: £70k. Funding body: Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC). Investigators: A. Cammarano (PI), N. Karimi, M. C. Paul, G. Falcone, Oilfield Innovations Ltd
- 2016 – 2020: Fractional flow reserve derived through computational fluid dynamics: a non-invasive diagnostic measure to assess the importance of various arterial stenotic diseases PI of Grant: £110k Funding body: Medical Research Scotland (MRS) with Toshiba LtdInvestigators: M. C. Paul (PI), A. Radjenovic & P. Mark (Medical); G. Roditi & W. Stuart (NHS)
- 2016 – 2019: Thermally Driven Heat Pump Based on an Integrated Thermodynamic Cycle for Low Carbon Domestic Heating (Therma-Pump) Co-I (WP3 Leader) of Grant: £716k Funding body: EPSRC Thermal Energy challenge: EP/N020472/1 Investigators: Z. Yu (PI), M. C. Paul, N. Karimi, P. Younger; J. Rose, H. Wang (Queen Mary)
Recent
- 2018 – 2019: Next Generation Advanced Gasification Technology. Funding body: RAEng/The Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship, LTSRF1718\14\45Investigator: M. C. Paul (PI)
- 2017 – 2019: Developing and testing a new Energy from Waste Gasification Feedstock. PI of Grant: £125k (Total: £639k). Funding body: Innovate UK-Energy Catalyst 4 (TS/P006914/1, 103493). Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI), I. Watson, N. Karimi, Z. Yu, with Paperback Ltd and Refgas Ltd
- 2018 – 2019: Mathematical Modelling of Downhole Tubing Disposal for Rig-less Well Plug and Abandonment. Co-I of Grant: £115k Funding body: Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC). Investigators: N. Karimi (PI), A. Cammarano & M. C. Paul, Oilfield Innovations Limited.
- 2017 – 2018: Bio-GaTe – Advanced Biomass Gasification Technologies PI of Grant: £100k (Total: £200k) Funding body: Innovate UK- Energy Catalyst (132362, TS/N011686/1)Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI) with Computational Modelling Cambridge Ltd
- 2015 – 2018: Real time control of gasifiers to increase tolerance to biomass variety and reduce emissions Co-I (WP1 Leader) of Grant: £1M Funding body: EPSRC SUPERGEN Bioenergy: EP/M01343X/1 Investigators: I. Watson (PI), M. C. Paul, J. Sharp, N. Karimi, Z. Yu, P. Younger, P. Hastie (Glasgow); A. Bridgwater, Y. Makkawi (Aston); I. Donnison (Aberystwyth); P. Gilbert (Manchester)
- 2017 – 2018: Co-generation of energy from agricultural waste Co-I of Grant: £35k Funding body: SFC GCRF (SFC/AN/12/2017)Investigators: N. Karimi (PI), M. C. Paul, Z. Yu, N. Burnside & S. Johnston. Moi University in Kenya and Mbaula Network in Malawi.
- 2016 – 2017: Farm Waste Utilisation: Robust Thermal Engineering Approach for Generating Energy from Wastes PI of Grant: £80k (Total: £140k) Funding body: Interface Food & Drink & Glasgow KE Fund. Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI), with 5 Industries and Strathclyde, Robert Gordon and UWS.
- 2013 – 2017: Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovoltaics (SUNTRAP). Co-I (WP1 Leader) of Grant: £2.5MFunding body: EPSRC SUPERGEN Solar Challenge, EP/K022156/1Investigators: A.Knox1 (PI), D.Gregory1, D.Paul1, M. Paul1, A.Subramanian1, T.Mallick2, B.Richards3, G.Min4 and R.Freer5Universities of 1Glasgow, 2Exeter, 3Heriot-Watt, 4Cardiff and 5Manchester
- 2012 – 2016: Subsurface Engineering for Underground Coal Gasification and Subsequent Carbon Capture & Storage Co-I of Grant: £100k Funding bodies: Five-Quarter Energy Ltd & School DTG (Studentship linked)Investigators: Paul L Younger (PI) and M. C. Paul
- 2012 – 2016: Renewable heat networks: modelling for robust design Co-I of Grant: £75k Funding bodies: Scottish Funding Council (ETP) & Cluff Geothermal Ltd (Studentship linked)Investigators: Paul L Younger (PI), M. C. Paul andDr Stephens (St Andrews)
- 2014: Multi-condition robust biomass gasifier for power generation PI of Grant: £200k (Total £450k)Funding body: Innovate UK (TSB): UK-India GITA (TS/M004279/1)Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI), Geocapita Ltd (UK) & CHOGEN POWERS Ltd (India)
- 2014 – 2015: Combustion & Gasification Engineering (CombGEN): development of robust computational resources for optimising the processes of combustion and gasification of various sources of fuel energy PI of Grant: £60k (Total: £150k)Funding bodies: Carnegie Trust & EPSRC Impact Acceleration AwardInvestigators: M. C. Paul (PI), Paul Younger, Ian Watson, Mamdud Hossain (Robert Gordon), Stephen Welch (Edinburgh)
- 2014 – 2015: Biomass Co-gasification with Carbon Capture and Storage Co-I of Grant: £73kFunding bodies: Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) studentship & Linkschina InvestmentInvestigators: Jia Li (PI, Edinburgh) and M. C. Paul
- 2014: CFD Models and Optimisation of Low NOx Burner PI of Grant: £45kFunding body: Scottish Power Ltd at Longannet (Supported a PDRA)
- 2012: Viscous effects of MRI/CT contrasts on vein extravasation PI of Grant: £5kFunding body: Bayer Public Ltd (Supported a PDRA)Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI), S. Sakellariou and G. Roditi (Glasgow Royal Infirmary)
- 2010 – 2011: Several FSA/Scottish Enterprise/Industry Funded Projects PI of Grant: £15kFunding bodies: Centeo Biosciences*, Partrac, Sciencesoft Ltd (Supported a PDRA & PhD)Investigators: M. C. Paul (PI), Sergio Campobasso and Phillip Dobson (PI*)
- 2010: Pump Cavitation Modelling* & Hydraulic Hammer PI of Grant: £20kFunding body: Weir Oil and Gas Ltd* & Clansman Dynamics Ltd (Supported a RA)
- 2007 – 2013: Several Funding for Conference Participations PI of Grant: £5kFunding bodies: IMechE, Combustion Inst., EUROMECH, EPSRC, Royal Society
- 2005 – 2009: Two-stage Fan Aerodynamic Efficiency PI of Grant: £75kFunding bodies: EPSRC-CASE & Howden Group TechnologyInvestigators: M. C. Paul (PI), Dr Ron Mulholland (Howden)
Supervision
I am keen to supervise students wishing to undertake high quality PhD research in my specialised areas. Please see the Research interests section above for further details on the research topics/areas covered within my group. If you would also like to discuss about opportuinity in these areas and/or have your own project ideas, please feel free to contact me via my email address (Manosh.Paul@glasgow.ac.uk).
PhD research projects are offered in the areas of
- gasification, pyrolysis (bioenergy), http://www.combgen.gla.ac.uk/
- combustion,
- waste-to-energy,
- hydrogen/hydrogen-rich biosyngas (renewable fuels) production and utilisation,
- decarbonisation of heat and energy sectors,
- CO2 utilisation in gasification and negative emission (e.g. BECCS),
- combined heat and power (CHP),
- solar thermal energy,
- thermal energy storage and enhancement by nanofluids and phase change materials,
- hybrid/integrated renewable/sustainable energy systems,
- computational fluid dynamics (CFD),
- multiphase reacting and non-reacting thermofluids,
- numerical simulation and modelling, and
- bio-fluids (physiological blood flow).
Examples of specific research topics and projects can also be found at the ‘Grants’ tab. Please also check the Publication list for better understanding of the current research works and impacts. Given below some exmaples of recently compeleted / ongoing PhD projects:
PhD Student: Current
Lead Supervisor
- 2019: Mr Oguzhan Kazaz (Gov funded), Nanofluids for Efficient Thermal Energy Storage. Co-S: N. Karimi & G. Falcone.
- 2018: Mr Abdulhadi Ahmed Moh'd Izza Odeh, Turbulent Syngas Combustion. Co-S: L Wang.
- 2018: Mr Michael Greencorn (LKAS funded), Negative CO2 Emissions CHP Technology, Co-S: S. Jackson and J. Hargreaves (Chemistry), and S. Datta (Economics).
- 2016: Mr Simeon Skopalik (Fully funded by MRS & Toshiba), Fractional flow reserve derived through CFD, Co-S: A. Radjenovic & P. Mark (Medical School).
- 2016: Miss Ainul Nadhira (Malaysian Gov funded), Energy from Wastes. Co-S: S. You.
- 2015: Mr Ahmed Salem (UK-Egypt Newton Scholarship), Biomass Gasification Process Enhancement, Co-S: I. Watson.
Co-Supervisor
- 2019: Ali Saeed (DTA), Thermo-cooling, Lead-S: N. Karimi.
- 2019: Amir Mohamed Ibrahim Khfagi (Libyan Gov), Solar Fuel, Lead-S: N. Karimi.
- 2018: Stephan Schäfer (Industry funded), Multiphase flow, Lead-S: G. Falcone.
- 2018: Jade Lui (DTA), Waste to hydrogen, Lead-S: S. You.
PhD Student: Completed
Lead Supervisor
- 2019: Dr Tananop Piemsinlapakunchon (Thailand Gov), Advanced Combustion Modelling of Syngas, Co-S: A. Busse.
- 2019: Dr Tata Sutardi (Indonesian Gov), The development of coal particle gasification model with application leading to underground coal gasification, Co-S: N. Karimi.
- 2016: Dr Goutam Saha (SORSAS & Studentship), Heat Transfer Performance Investigation of Nanofluids Flow in Pipe.
- 2016: Dr Blaid Sasi Abozeid (Libyan Gov.), Numerical investigation of the combustion processes of various combustion regimes, Co-S: I. Watson.
- 2015: Dr Ahmed Al-Waaly (Iraqi Gov.), The effect of heat transfer on temperature measurement and it’s applications to study microchannel heat sinks. Co-S: P. Dobson.
- 2015: Dr Taiwo Oni (Nigerian Gov.), Numerical investigation of heat transfer and fluid flow in tubes induced with twisted tape inserts.
- 2013: Dr Ali Saad Alzwayi (Libyan Gov.), Transition of Free Convection Boundary Layer Flow.
- 2012: Dr Md Abdul Hye (ORS & Studentship), Simulation of Transient Blood Flow in Models of Arterial Stenosis and Aneurysm.
- 2009: Dr Md Mamun Molla (ORS & Studentship), LES of Physiological flow in the Models of Arterial Stenosis and Aneurysm.
- 2008: Dr Richard Lennox (EPSRC-CASE & Howden), Two-stage Fan Aerodynamic Efficiency.
- 2008: Dr Sreebash Paul (Studentship), LES of Fuel Rich Turbulent Non-premixed Combustion with Radiative Heat Transfer.
Co-Supervisor
- 2019: Dr Loizos Christodoulou (EPSRC DTA), Entropy wave transition, Lead-S: N. Karimi.
- 2018: Dr Linwei Wang (CSC), Biomass co-combustion, Lead-S: N. Karimi.
- 2017: Dr Ali Abbas Hameed Al-kayiem (Iraqi Gov.), Thermoacoustic Systems, Lead-S: Z. Yu.
- 2017: Dr Fernando Martinez (Mexican Gov), Multi-physics Simulation for Geothermal Model, Lead-S: P L Younger.
- 2016: Dr Sotirios Kyriakis (ETP & Cluff Geothermal Ltd), Renewable heat networks: modelling for robust design, Lead-S: P. L. Younger.
- 2011: Dr Murray Whyte (DTA-EPSRC), Micro-thermal Arrays. Lead-S: P. Dobson.
Teaching
I am currently convener and leading teaching of Thermodynamics 1 within the School of Engineering under the new common structure. I also lead the planning of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Teaching in Mechanical Engineering Division. Currently, I am convener and teach these courses :
- Thermodynamics 1: http://www.gla.ac.uk/coursecatalogue/course/?code=ENG1066
- Fluid Mechanics M3: http://www.gla.ac.uk/coursecatalogue/course/?code=ENG3030
- Advanced Thermal Engineering 4: http://www.gla.ac.uk/coursecatalogue/course/?code=ENG4179
Research datasets
Additional information
Media Coverage
- Herald: “Great potential to tap into source of renewable energy off our shores” http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/agenda-great-potential-to-tap-into-source-of-renewable-energy-off-our-shores.24172540
- Scotsman: “Cancer cure hope as new injection method targets tumours at source” http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/health/cancer-cure-hope-as-new-injection-method-targets-tumours-at-source-1-2279134
Esteem
Editorial Board Member:
- 2019 – : Sustainability (Section: Energy Sustainability).
- 2018 – : IET Renewable Power Generation (Associate Editor in Bioenergy).
- 2011 – : Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science (Part C of IMechE).
- 2011 – : Open Journal of Physical Chemistry (OJPC).
- 2011 – : Journal of Fluids and Thermal Sciences.
- 2011 – : Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering.
- 2012 – 2018: Journal of Electronics Cooling and Thermal Control (JECTC).
- 2012 – 2015: JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.
- 2012: Book – Soot: Sources, Formation and Health Effects (ISBN: 978-1-61942-941-3)
Recent Awards, Distiction and Scholarship:
- 2018-2019: The Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship.
- 2019: Conference paper award (A.M.M. Salem, … M. C. Paul (2019), “Assessment of Thermochemical Processes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Feedstocks in a Downdraft Gasifier”, 3rd International Conference of Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Transfer (EHST'19), Ottawa, Canada – June 18-19, 2019).
- 2019: Conference Best Paper Award (T. Sutardi, M. C. Paul & N. Karimi (2018), “Numerical Investigation on Kinetic Parameter of Coal Devolatilization Reaction by Identifying Ignition Delay Parameter”, World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2018, San Francisco, USA).
- 2017: Conference Merit Award (Paper: T. Sutardi, M. C. Paul, N. Karimi & P. L. Younger, “Numerical Modelling for Process Investigation of a Single Coal Particle Combustion and Gasification”, World Congress on Engineering, 5-7 July 2017, London).
- 2015: Elsevier certificate of sciencedirect top 25 most downloaded articles for two papers (10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2014.11.007;10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2014.06.008)
- 2014: Best Conference Paper Award (Saha & Paul, Doi: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-054-5-59).
Invited talks:
- 2019: Keynote speech at the World Congress on Engineering, 3-5 July, Imperial College London.
- 2018: Invited Talk at the Workshop on Agricultural Biomass Waste, University of Strathclyde, 11 May 2018.
- 2018: Invited to give a keynote speech in the Int. Conf. on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC), 31 Dec 2017 – 3 January 2018, IIT, Bangalore.
- 2017: Invited to give a keynote speech in the 20th Int. Mathematics Conference, 8-10 December 2017, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- 2017: CO2 Neutral/Negative Energy Technology, Gaitherin Chamber of Commerce.
- 2017: Innovation in Gasification & CHP Technology, Glasgow.
- 2016: Simulation of Biomass/Coal Gasification, IHI Workshop, Glasgow.
- 2016: SCOTTISH ENERGY ASSOCIATION, Glasgow.
- 2016: Department of Mathematics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- 2016: Chief guest & Invited Talk given at the International Workshop on Aspects of Fluidized Bed Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
- 2016: Department of Mathematics, Visva-Bharati (a central university), India.
- 2015: Invited Talk – Gasification Challenges and Opportunity, 9 July, Glasgow.
- 2015: Invited Talk – World Congress on Engineering, 1-3 July, Imperial College London.
- 2014: Keynote speech – International Conference on Advances in Civil, Structure and Mechanical Engineering (CSM 2014), 16-17 Nov, 2014, University of Birmingham.
- 2014: European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI), Aston University.
- 2014: Doosan Babcock, R&D Centre, Renfrew.
- 2013: Scottish Power Longannet.
- 2013: Vascular Surgeon Seminar, Western Infirmary Glasgow.
- 2011: Energy Research, December 2011, CeeD Initiative.
- 2011: Department of Mathematics, University of Birmingham.
- 2010: Cutting Edge Research, November 2010, CeeD Initiative.
- 2009: Keynote speech – 16th Mathematics Conference in Dhaka, 17-19 December 2009.
- 2008: 10th Int. Conference on Heat Transfer, Maribor, Slovenia, 9-11 July.
- 2008: Sustainability Research Network, 10 April 2008, University of Glasgow.
- 2005: Applied Mathematics-Engineering Seminar Series, University of Glasgow.
- 2003: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow.
- 2002: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London.
External Committee & Professional Services:
- 2019 – : Proposal Evaluator – Latvian Central Finance and Contracting Agency (CFCA).
- 2016 – : Member of Heat and Bio Energy Working Groups, Energy Technology Partnership.
- 2010 – : Member of the EPSRC Peer Review Associate College & Proposal Reviewer for UKRI.
- 2015 – : Committee member of annual International Conference of Mechanical Engineering (ICME), World Congress on Engineering.
- 2019: Session Chair. 11th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2019), Aug 12-15, Västerås, Sweden.
- 2019: Conference Session Chair. World Congress on Engineering. London, UK, 3-5 July.
- 2018: Scientific Advisory Committee for the International Conference on Renewable Energy Technologies (ICRET-2018) at CSIR-CMERI, January 19 – 20, 2018, Durgapur, India.
- 2018: Scientific Committee of International Conference on Advance of Sustainable Engineering and its Application (ICASEA), 14-15 March 2018, University of Wasit, Iraq.
- 2017: Poster Award panel of the 30th Scottish Fluid Mechanics Meeting.
- 2017: Organiser of Innovation in Gasification & CHP Technology (I-GATE) Event, Glasgow.
- 2016: Technical Programme Committee of annual International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (HEFAT).
- 2014: Session chair – International Conference on Advances in Civil, Structure and Mechanical Engineering (CSM 2014), 16-17 Nov, 2014, University of Birmingham.
- 2014: Chair of a Mini-symposium on Low Carbon Energy Technology in the 6th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, Dhaka, 19-21 December 2014.
- 2014: Session chair and publication committee of the 12th International Conference on Combustion and Energy Utilisation, 29 Sep-3 Oct 2014, Lancaster.
- 2014: Organising Committee of the International Conference and Exhibition on Solar Systems and Power Generation Technologies (Solar-2014), Hyderabad, India.
- 2013: Scientific Advisory Body, International Conference on Energy Resources & Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICERTSD), 9-11 February 2013, Shibpur, India.
- 2010: Ambassador and helped Glasgow Convention Bureau to bring ASME Gas Turbo Expo 2010 to Glasgow.
- 2008: Chaired a Technical Session (XIV) in the 4th BSME-ASME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 27-29 December 2008.
- 2008: Member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee of the 10th International Conference on Heat Transfer 2008 in Maribor, Slovenia, 9-11 July 2008.
- Reviewer of a significant number of International Journals, conferences and book publishers.
Professional bodies & Affiliations:
- Member of Engineering Professors’ Council, UK.
- Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, UK.
- Memberof the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK.
- Member of the UK Combustion Institute.
- Associate of BritGeothermal partnership.
- Member of Scottish Institute for Solar Energy Research (SISER).
- Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG).
- Member of European Mechanics Society (EROMECH, 2009-2014).
