Research/Professional Interests
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Thermodynamics, Energy conversion, conservation and optimization,
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Thermal system design,
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Combustion and Engines,
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Mechatronics and Experimental techniques,
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Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (HVAC).
Education
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B.Sc. Engg. (Mech), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh (1993).
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M.Sc. Engg. (Mech), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh (1995).
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Ph.D. The University of Leeds, Leeds, UK (1998).
Current Positions
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2024 - Dean, Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
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2004 - Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
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2010 - Member, Board of Directors, Bangladesh Diesel Plant Ltd. (A Commercial Enterprise of Bangladesh Army).
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2015 - Member, Technical Advisory Committee for Sustainable Finance Dept. (Green Banking Wing), Bangladesh Bank.
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2019 - Member, Energy Management Advisory Committee (EMAC), Sustainable & Renerwable Energy Development Authority
(SREDA), Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh.
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2021 - Member, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Energy Efficiency and Conservation Promotion Financing Project, SREDA,
Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bangladesh.
Additional/Past Affiliations
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Feb, 2014 - Feb, 2016: Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, BUET.
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Feb, 2012 - Aug, 2014: Director, Centre for Energy Studies, BUET.
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Sep, 2006 - Apr, 2010: Provost, Titumir Hall, BUET.
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Nov, 2003 - Nov, 2005: System Analyst, Computer Centre, BUET.
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Dec, 2008 - May, 2010: Member, Board of Directors, Rupantarita Prakitik Gas Co. Ltd. (RPGCL).
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Mar, 2007 - 2015: Member, Project Management Board, Haripur Gas Turbine Power Station.
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Jan, 2012 - Dec, 2015: Chairman, Engg. Div. Committee, Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI)
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Oct, 2013 - Member, ISO PC-248/WG-3, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), &
Head of Delegation, ISO ISO/PC 248 meetings: 23 Sept - 4 Oct 2013, Stockholm, Sweden, and
14-21 Feb 2014, and 19 - 23 Jan 2015, Berlin, Germany.
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2023 - Conference Chair, Energy Conference 2023: National and Global Issues (EnCON 23).
Membership of Associations
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Certified Energy Auditor (No. 90208), The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Altanta, USA.
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Life Fellow (F 7621), The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB).
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Life Fellow (F18002 ME), Bangladesh Society of Mechanical Engineers (BSME).
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Life Member, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society (BSES).
Participated Specialized Trainings/Workshops/Seminars
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Korea (19-27 Nov 2018): Energy Audit Training of Trainer in Korea, KEA-ADB partnership.
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Japan (22 - 29 Jul 2015): Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) in Japan, JICA.
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Germany (14-21 Feb 2014): ISO ‘Sustainability Criteria for Bioenergy’ standard pre-seminar and ISO/PC 248 meeting.
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Sweden (23 - 29 Sep 2013): ISO ‘Sustainability Criteria for Bioenergy’ standard pre-seminar and ISO/PC 248 WG meeting.
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Indonesia (3 - 4 Jun 2013): Increasing Consensus & Stakeholder Engagement, ISO Workshop.
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Malaysia (9 - 13 Jul 2012): Advanced Micro-Power System, SERI-UKM.
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India (2 - 22 Jul 2006): Unigraphics NX-4 and Team-center, UGS.
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Egypt (22 - 26 Jun 2002): Laser Diagnostics of Combustion Processes, Cairo University.
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Singapore (26 Nov - 14 Dec 2001): Mechatronics System Technology, Japan-Singapore 3rd Country Program for the 21st Century.
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UK (29 Jun - 3 Jul 1998): Engine Emissions Measurements, The University of Leeds.
Md. Zahurul Haq Ph.D., CEA, FBSME, FIEB
Professor & Dean
Mechanical Engineering
BUET, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh