Shafiqur Rehman | Renewables | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shafiqur Rehman, Renewables, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Summary:

Dr. Shafiqur Rehman is an accomplished mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in renewable energy systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria and has extensive experience in wind and solar energy resource assessment, hybrid power system design, and techno-economic feasibility studies. Since 2005, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Research Institute of KFUPM in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where he has contributed significantly to the field of renewable energy through both his research and teaching. Dr. Rehman’s work has a strong focus on optimizing renewable energy systems to enhance their efficiency and integration into existing power grids, addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy development.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Shafiqur Rehman received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, in 2012. He earned his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermal Sciences from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in 1985, achieving a GPA of 3.875 on a 4.0 scale. He completed his B.Sc. Engg. (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, U.P., India, in 1981, ranking second in his class with a GPA of 8.6 on a 10.0 scale. Additionally, Dr. Rehman holds a B.Sc. (Honors) degree in Physics from AMU, obtained in 1977 with first rank in merit and 70% marks. He also has a Pre-University School Certificate from AMU (1974) with 67% marks and a High School Certificate from the U.P. Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Allahabad, U.P., India (1973), where he achieved 68.8% marks.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Rehman is currently serving as a Research Engineer-II (Associate Professor) at the Research Institute, KFUPM, a position he has held since March 2005. Prior to this, he was a Research Engineer-III (Assistant Professor) at the same institute from April 1999 to March 2005. From September 1991 to March 1999, he worked as an Engineer-I, and from April 1986 to August 1991, as an Engineer-II at the Research Institute, KFUPM. His career at KFUPM began as a Research Assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department from December 1982 to November 1985. Before joining KFUPM, Dr. Rehman worked as a Design Engineer at N. C. Gupta A/C. Consultants in New Delhi, India, from November 1981 to December 1982.

Research Interest:

Dr. Rehman’s research interests encompass various domains within renewable energy and mechanical engineering, including:

  • Wind Energy Resource Assessment, Potential Site Identification, Grid-Connected and Off-Grid Wind Farm Design and Optimization, Techno-Economic Feasibility, Wind-Diesel Hybrid Power System Design and Optimization
  • Solar Energy Resource Assessment, PV System Sizing, PV-Diesel Hybrid Power System Design, Techno-Economic Feasibility, Hybrid Power System Optimization, PV and Wind Water Pumping and Water Desalination
  • Wind-PV-Diesel Hybrid Power System Design and Optimization
  • Pumped Storage Plants for Improving Load Management
  • Geothermal Resource Assessment
  • Surface and Upper Air Meteorological Data Acquisition and Analysis

Publications Top Noted: 

Global review and synthesis of trends in observed terrestrial near-surface wind speeds: Implications for evaporation

  • TR McVicar, ML Roderick, RJ Donohue, LT Li, TG Van Niel, A Thomas, S Rehman, et al.
  • Journal of Hydrology, 416, 182-205, 2012. (Citations: 1193)

Pumped hydro energy storage system: A technological review

  • S Rehman, LM Al-Hadhrami, MM Alam.
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 44, 586-598, 2015. (Citations: 1190)

Support vector machines for wind speed prediction

  • MA Mohandes, TO Halawani, S Rehman, AA Hussain.
  • Renewable Energy, 29(6), 939-947, 2004. (Citations: 917)

Performance evaluation of a PV (photovoltaic) module by back surface water cooling for hot climatic conditions

  • H Bahaidarah, A Subhan, P Gandhidasan, S Rehman.
  • Energy, 59, 445-453, 2013. (Citations: 625)

Estimation of global solar radiation using artificial neural networks

  • M Mohandes, S Rehman, TO Halawani.
  • Renewable Energy, 14(1-4), 179-184, 1998. (Citations: 464)

Wen-Jenn Sheu | Hydrogen Energy | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Wen-Jenn Sheu, Hydrogen Energy, Best Paper Award

Doctorate at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Summary:

Prof. Wen-Jenn Sheu is a distinguished scholar and educator renowned for his contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, U.S.A., showcasing his dedication to academic excellence. Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, Prof. Sheu brings a wealth of experience to his role. His research interests encompass renewable energy, combustion, energy efficiency, and cooling technology, reflecting a commitment to advancing sustainable practices. Prof. Sheu’s recent publications, such as investigations into steam methane reforming and improvements in AMR refrigeration systems, highlight his innovative contributions to the field. His work underscores a dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in pursuit of more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

Prof. Wen-Jenn Sheu has a strong educational background:

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering,

  • Northwestern University,
  • U.S.A. (September 1986 – June 1989)

M.S., Mechanical Engineering,

  • National Taiwan University,
  • Taiwan (September 1984 – June 1986)

B.S., Mechanical Engineering,

  • National Taiwan University,
  • Taiwan (September 1978 – June 1982)

Experience:

Prof. Wen-Jenn Sheu brings extensive experience to his academic career:

Professor, Dept. of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University (August 1999 – Present)

Associate Professor, Dept. of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University (February 1990 – July 1999)

Research Interest:

Prof. Wen-Jenn Sheu’s research interests span various aspects of engineering, with a focus on:

Publication Top Noted:

Investigation of steam methane reforming in a Pd–Ru membrane reactor with a counter-current configuration

  • Published in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024
  • Citations: 4

The operation types and operation window for high-purity hydrogen production for the sorption enhanced steam methane reforming in a fixed-bed reactor

  • Published in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2022
  • Citations: 6

Numerical study of oblique fins under natural convection with experimental validation

  • Published in International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2022
  • Citations: 4

Improvement on the Efficiency of AMR Refrigeration Systems with Staggered Laminated Plates 

  • Published in Journal of the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Series C/Chung-Kuo Chi Hsueh Kung Ch’eng Hsuebo Pao, 2022

Effect of adjusting inlet/outlet location on the power performance of a continuous type of microbial fuel cells

  • Published in International Journal of Energy Research, 2022
  • Citations: 1

These articles cover a range of topics including steam methane reforming, hydrogen production, thermal sciences, and energy efficiency, showcasing Prof. Wen-Jenn Sheu’s diverse research interests and contributions to various fields.