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    • Momtazur Rahman

      Momtazur Rahman

Momtazur Rahman

Overview of thesis

My PhD research project is broadly associated with a sophisticated, innovative technology powered by nanotechnology to improve the water and energy use efficiency under the flagship of Powering Agriculture.

Therefore, the PhD project aims to determine the wavelength range that plants require for optimum growth, and to develop a thin film coating on the glass from this wavelength range. I am currently developing a mini-greenhouse prototype for field testing purposes, using my research outcomes and nano-coated covering and LED sources. The nano-coated coverings allow 70% of visible light to pass through while blocking 80% of solar UV and IR radiation. This novel strategy will reduce greenhouse energy consumption while keeping greenhouses temperatures regulated.

Qualifications

  • MSc in Energy Science and Technology, University of Ulm, Germany (2012-2014)
  • BSc in Electrical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh (2004-2009)

Research

Research Interests

  • Application of renewable energy technologies for sustainable agriculture
  • Design and development of an energy efficient greenhouse structure

Research employment history

  • 2014-2014: Scientific Assistant, Fraunhofer-ISE, Freiburg, Germany

Other work

  • 2010 - 2012: Technical Officer, Keppel Seghers, Doha, Qatar
  • 2009 - 2010: Senior Officer, RSF, Rahimafrooz, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Past Teaching

  • 2021-till date: Academic Staff (Casual), Curtin University, Perth, Australia
  • 2018-2019: Academic/Professional Staff (Casual), University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
  • 2017-till date: Assistant Professor, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh
  • 2015-2017: Assistant Professor, BCMC, Jashore, Bangladesh

Scholarships and Awards

  • 2021 – ECU-Fuji Xerox Higher Degree by Research Excellence Scholarship, Australia
  • 2020 – Runner-up Awards, Alpha International Innovation Competition, Perth, Australia
  • 2019 – ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarship, Joondalup, Australia
  • 2014 – DAAD Scholarship, University of Ulm, Germany
  • 2013 – German Talent Scholarship (deutschlandstipendium), University of Ulm, Germany
  • 2012 – German Talent Scholarship (deutschlandstipendium), University of Ulm, Germany

Supervisors

Dr David Luke Field, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Professor Kamal Alameh, Edith Cowan University, Australia

Contact

Momtazur Rahman
PhD Student
School of Science
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