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Curriculum Vitae
Md. Mizanur Rahman
Department of Energy Technology
Aalto University School of Engineering
POB: 14100, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
http://ene.aalto.fi/en
Personal details
Name Md. Mizanur Rahman
Date of birth January 10, 1970
Place of birth Bogra, Bangladesh
Home address Kirjanpitajankuja 4 C 43
02770, Espoo, Finland
Cell: +358 (0) 50 5709911
E-mail: mdmizanur.rahman@aalto.fi; mizanur1970@gmail.com
Education
2013 Doctor of Science in Technology (Dissertation is undergoing pre- examination, defence expected by December 2013)
Aalto University School of Engineering, Helsinki, Finland
Research field: Energy Economics and Power Plant Engineering.
Supplementary field: Energy Engineering & Environmental Protection.
Thesis title: Rural electrification concern for over a billion people: approaches towards sustainable solutions.
Thesis supervisor: Professor Risto Lahdelma
2006 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
Specialization: Sustainable Energy Engineering
1993 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
Khulna, Bangladesh
1988 Higher Secondary Certificate
Sariakandi Degree College, Bogra, Bangladesh
1986 Secondary School Certificate
Hatsherpur High School, Bogra, Bangladesh
Scholarships/Awards
2005 Swedish Institute’s MKP Scholarship
2010 Fortum Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Industrial experience
1996-2004 and Assistant Engineer/Sr. Assistant Engineer
2007-2010 Rural Electrification Projects/System Operation Laboratory
Rural Electrification Board, Bangladesh
Duties: Feasibility study for viability of electrical distribution lines and sub-stations. Design, construction-supervision, and operation management of rural electrification networks.
Feasibility study on renewable resources and their applications.
Design and selection of solar module & battery. Design of solar PV unit and its operational support to clients and utilities. Materials management and quality inspection.
Testing, repairing and calibration of equipment used in electrical distribution systems such as transformer, switchgear, auto voltage regulator, circuit breaker, equipment transformer, and energy meters. Testing, purifying and centrifuging of electrical insulation oil used in electrical distribution equipments.
1994-1995 Operation Engineer
Mirzaboo Steel Re-rolling Mills, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Duties: Operation and maintenance of steel re-rolling mill machineries.
Teaching experience
Lecturing in the following Master level courses at Aalto University.
Spring/2011 Special Course in Energy Economics
Autumn/2011 Combustion and Gasification I
Autumn/2011 Combustion and Gasification II
Autumn/2012 Sustainable Global Technology
Spring/2013 Special Course in Energy Economics
Conduct training courses at Training Directorate of Rural Electrification Board
2000-2010 4 courses
(Every course is month-long and arranged 6 events a year)
Technical Skills
· Clear understanding in complex features of rural energy systems and challenging attributes of rural electrification program.
· Experienced in practical application and dissemination of renewable energy resources in rural areas.
· Experienced in performing operation and calibration of sophisticated electromechanical devices used in electrical distribution networks.
· Hand in practice in setting up of testing equipment in the laboratory.
Research related activities
Master’s thesis: Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) collector system: Modification by putting a top glass and analysis of efficiencies with various cell temperatures.
A project work on Ammonia Heat Pump for Domestic Application.
A comprehensive report on Renewable energy- environmentally neutral?
A project work on Energy Use in the Built Environment, Bangladesh perspective.
A project work on Design of Energy Systems for a green and isolated island-Pankor, Malaysia.
Bachelor thesis: Design, construction, testing and analysis of a eutectic solution (NaCl2 + water brine) making unit.
Publication
Journals
1. Rahman MM, Paatero JV. A methodological approach for assessing potential of sustainable agricultural residues for electricity generation: South Asian perspective. Biomass and Bioenergy. 2012; 47:153-163.
2. Rahman MM, Paatero JV, Lahdelma R. Evaluation of choices for sustainable rural electrification in developing countries: a multicriteria approach. Energy Policy. 2013; 59:589-599.
3. Rahman MM, Paatero JV, Poudyal A, Lahdelma R. Driving and hindering factors for rural electrification in developing countries: Lessons from Bangladesh. Energy Policy. 2013:61: 840-851.
4. Rahman MM, Hasan MM, Paatero JV, Lahdelma R. Hybrid application of biogas and solar resources for fulfilling household energy needs: A potentially viable option in rural areas. Renewable Energy. 2013(Accepted with revision).
Article submitted to Journal and undergoing review
1. Rahman MM, Mostafiz SB, Paatero JV. Extension of energy crops on surplus agricultural lands: A potentially viable option in developing countries while fossil fuel reserves are diminishing. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Submitted on 25 March 2013.
Conference
1. Alanne K, Saari K, Kuosa M, Rahman MM, Martin A, Pohjola H. Micro-Cogeneration and Desalination Using Rotary Steam Engine (RSE) Technology, Microgen´II, the 2nd International Conference on Microgeneration and Related Technologies, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, April 4-6 2011.
2. Rahman MM, Paatero JV.Electricity generation from agricultural residues in five South Asian countries: Prospects and potential. 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2011). 23-25 November 2011, Bangkok, Thailand .
3. Rahman MM, Paatero JV. Integration of centralized photovoltaic (PV) system into a rural electric feeder at Laxmipur in Bangladesh. 3rd International Renewable Energy Congress. Hammamet, Tunisia 20-22 December 2011. Tunis 2011, Centre de Publication Univairsitaire, 373-379.
4. Elojärvi M, Poudyal A, Rahman MM, and Paatero JV. Review on rural energy policy: Nepal, Ghana, Bangladesh, and Zambia. 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2011). 23-25 November 2011, Bangkok, Thailand.
Author of Book Chapters
1. Rahman et al. Staying small is good for You: Scenarios for Small Companies in global Niche Markets. In: Neuvo Y, Ylönen S, editors. Entrepreneurship and Services, MIDE: Aalto, 2011, pp. 81-99.
2. Rahman et al. What is Service Research? Present Status and Future Directions. In: Neuvo Y, Ylönen S, editors. Entrepreneurship and Services, MIDE: Aalto, 2011, pp. 102-121.
Reviewers
1. International Journal of Annual Review and Research in Biology. (http://www.sciencedomain.org)
Trainings
Three months duration training on:
· Electrical distribution line feasibility, design, construction, inspection and maintenance.
· Electrical equipment’s operation and maintenance used in distribution network of Rural Electrification program.
· Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and its software Tool ArcGIS
· Electronic energy meter testing and programming at ERDA (Electrical Research and Development Association), Gujarat, India.
Computer Competence
Sound knowledge to operate and handle the following Compute tools which are used for scientific modelling, simulation and problem solving: EES, HOMER, LEAP, RETScreen.
Language skill
Bengali Native
English Excellent
Arabic Good
Finnish Elementary
Membership of Professional Bodies/Organizations
Member of Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
M/14831
Country visited
India, Sweden, England, Finland, Thailand, Tunisia, and Germany.
References
1) Professor Risto Lahdelma
Head of the Department and Vice Dean of the School
Department of Energy Technology
School of Engineering, Aalto University
POB: 14100, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
E-mail: risto.lahdelma@aalto.fi
Cell phone: +358 40 503 1030
2) Dr. Jukka Paatero
Senior Teaching Research Scientist
Department of Energy Technology
School of Engineering, Aalto University
POB: 14100, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
E-mail: jukka.paatero@aalto.fi
Cell phone: +358 50 431 3240