On Wednesday, 31st January 2024, the Department of EEE, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, in collaboration with IEEE AIUB Student Branch successfully organized a seminar on “Emerging Research Highlights in Power & Energy”. The main goal of this session was to provide insights into the current developments in the power and energy sector while also motivating participants to engage in further research on this topic, particularly focusing on renewable energy.
The event was inaugurated with a warm welcoming elocution of Prof. Dr. ABM Siddique Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB; Advisor, IEEE AIUB Student Branch. He engaged in a comprehensive discussion on global issues pertaining to power and energy, underscoring their significance. Then, the floor was taken by the esteemed speaker of the session Dr. Rabiul Islam, Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong, Australia. The speaker emphasized the significance of research in advancing knowledge and resolving real-world challenges. He offered practical guidance for aspiring researchers by sharing insights into the recruitment process for research positions in companies. Dr. Islam discussed the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles and urged a focus on fostering the skills of future engineers to cater to the growing demand in this sector. He also highlighted the challenges related to charging electric vehicles and proposed a new concept of universal charging stations. He emphasized the importance of problem-solving in engineering and discussed achieving 100% renewable energy utilization, including grid-connected systems, solar panel planning, offshore winds, wind turbine installation, and direct grid integration. He discussed ocean wave energy, new generators, solar panel costs, economic challenges in renewable energy, and power grid surveillance. He encouraged a research mindset and shared his experiences. In the Q&A session, he enthusiastically answered all the queries.
Following the Q&A session, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB; Advisor, IEEE AIUB Student Branch, took the floor to share his insights as the concluding remarks of the session where he highlighted the speaker's credentials and discussed potential study opportunities in Australia. Dr. M Abdur Razzak, Professor, Department of EEE, IUB; SMIEEE, Fellow JSPS, Fellow IEB, attended the seminar as the honorable guest. His presence added further prestige to the occasion, while contributing to the intellectual atmosphere of the gathering.
The seminar successfully educated participants about power and energy, motivating them to conduct further research and generate innovative solutions. It highlighted the practical use of renewable energy, aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). Additionally, it emphasized reducing carbon emissions and provided perspectives on the power and energy sector, corresponding to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), respectively.
The session began at 2:00 PM and ended at 4:00 PM. A total of 80+ participants attended the webinar. Honorable faculty members Mr. Nafiz Ahmed Chisty, Associate Professor & Department Head, Undergraduate Program; Advisor; IEEE AIUB Student Branch; Mr. Chowdhury Akram Hossain, Department Head, Computer Engineering (CoE), Special Assistant, Office of Student Affairs (OSA), AIUB; Advisor, IEEE AIUB Student Branch; Dr. Rifat Hazari, Senior Assistant Professor,EEE,; Deputy Director, Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation; Mr. Bishwajit Banik Pathik, Assistant Professor,EEE; Dr. Gour Chand Mazumder, Assistant Professor, EEE; Mr. Tamim Hossain, Lecturer, EEE,; Mr. Md. Shahariar Parvez, Lecturer, CoE, were present among the participants.
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