| 14-Dec-23 | |
| Inaugural Event, ENCON23 (ECE Seminar Room, Level 8, ECE Building) | |
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Registration |
| 09:40 am | Guests take their seats |
| 09:45 – 09:55 am | Welcome Address by Conference Secretary Prof. Farseem Mannan Mohammady, Director, IESD |
| 09:55 – 10:00 am | Address by Chair of Technical Committee, Prof. Mohammad Tamim, PMRE, BUET |
| 10:00 – 10:05 am | Address by Special Guest Prof. Md. Quamrul Ahsan, Former Professor, EEE, BUET |
| 10:05 – 10:10 am | Address by the Patron Prof. Abdul Jabbar Khan, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor, BUET |
| 10:10 – 10:20 am | Address by the Chief Guest Dr. Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury Bir Bikram, Former Honorable Advisor to Prime Minister, Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
| 10:20 – 10:25 am | Address by the Chief Patron Prof. Satya Prasad Majumder, Honorable Vice Chancellor, BUET |
| 10:25 – 10:30 am | Address by the Conference Chair Prof. Md. Zahurul Haq, ME, BUET |
| 10:35 – 11:00 am | Tea Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 pm | Key Note 1: Prof. Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University, USA Topic: Recent Advancements in Green Hydrogen Production Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Anwar Hossain |
| 12:00 – 01:00 pm | Key Note 2: Dr. Rashid Hasan, Texas A&M University, USA Topic: Current Advancements in Multiphase Flow Leak Detection Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Anwar Hossain |
| 01:00 – 02:00 pm | Prayer Break and Lunch |
| 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Technical Session A1: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Room No: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Md. Quamrul Islam 1. Paper ID: 20 Fahem Montasir (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Analysis of Highly Efficient Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cell” 2. Paper ID: 26 Dhiman Dey, Himangshu Ranjan Ghosh (University of Dhaka) “Optimal Design Parameters of a Micro Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) using Qblade Simulation” 3. Paper ID: 59 Mohammad Fazlul Haque; Dipta Akash Roy (Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology); Syed Shahed (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) “An Attempt to Optimize Design Parameters of Hawt Blade” 4. Paper ID: 29 Chowdhury Famida Tabassum; Foysal Ahmed; Dewan Hasan Ahmed (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) “Investigation of water wave characteristics and impact behavior on the side wall” 5. Paper ID: 69 Iftekhar Ahmed (Independent University of Bangladesh); Feroz Ahmed (Independent University, Bangladesh) “Sustainable Energy Management for Island Communities: A Role Model using HOMER Optimization and Priority-Based SCADA Operation” 6. Paper ID: 47 Prateek Joshi (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) “Identifying Potential Candidates for Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in Bangladesh” Technical Session A2: Energy and 4IR Room No: ECE 627 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Md. Ehsan 1. Paper ID: 02 Dr. Mohammad Islam Miah (Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology); Dr. Arup Kumar Biswas (Hydrocarbon Unit) “Predictive Model of Water Saturation by Coupling Geophysical Log Data and Machine Learning Approach” 2. Paper ID: 12 Himadri Shakher Das (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); Md. Ashiqul Islam Shuvo (Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology); Akhbar Al Abedin (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Production Forecast for a North Sea Oil Field using Artificial Intelligence Techniques” 3. Paper ID: 15 AKM Badrul Alam (Military Institute of Science and Technology) “A Critical Review of CO2 Value Chain and Machine Learning with Bangladesh Perspective” 4. Paper ID: 13 Md. Ashikur R Joarder; Md Shohanur Rahman; Fariha Seraj (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Evolutionary Algorithm based Design Framework to Generate Environmentally Sensitive Building Forms Considering Local Codes” 5. Paper ID: 56 Md. Amir Hamza; Md. Sohag Hossain; Md. Hasan H Ali; Ahbab Faiyaj Haque; Omar Faruk Badhon (Khulna University of Engineering & Technology) “A Low-Cost Arduino-Based LPG Gas Leak Detector and Alarm System for Preventing Fire Accidents in Residential Buildings” 6. Paper ID: 48 Mahbubur Rahman (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Design and Analysis of Transmission Pipeline for Sustainable Gas Supply to Shahjibazar Industrial Area” Technical Session A3: Energy Efficiency and Conservation of Energy Room No.: ECE 632 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Jibon Podder 1. Paper ID: 11 Towhidul Islam (University of Louisiana); Yousuff Chowdhury (Chevron BD Ltd); Mahbub Rahman (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Production Optimization of Natural Gas Field in the Surma Basin” 2. Paper ID: 31 Md. Minhajul Islam (RMG Sustainability Council); Md. Tanvir Siraj (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); Md Mehedi Hasan (Khulna University of Engineering & Technology) “Scale Formation’s Impact on Fire Tube Heat Transfer: Implication for Boiler’s Energy Efficiency” 3. Paper ID: 65 Mohammad Irtiza Masroor; Farin Sadaf; Mehnaz Hossain (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology); Mahmudul Hasan (Northern University Bangladesh); Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) “A Proposed Optimization Strategy for Energy Savings in Residential Sector” 4. Paper ID: 25 Mainul Hossain Yaad; Md Adnan Quaium; A. B. M. Alim Al Islam (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Energy Scavenging for IoT in Harsh Environments” 5. Paper ID: 36 Maksudur Rahman; Farseem Mannan Mohammedy; Abid Hasnat (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Estimating Per Capita Energy Consumption for Bangladesh Transportation Sector” 6. Paper ID: 53 Md. Sabid Khan; Rahat Redwan (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology); Mahmudul Hasan (Northern University Bangladesh); NahidUr-Rahman Chowdhury (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) “Developing an Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy for Commercial Areas in Dhaka Metropolis” |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Tea and Prayer Break |
| 3:45 – 5:00 pm | Technical Session B1: Energy Storage Room No: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan 1. Paper ID: 14 Md. Khairul Islam (Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology) “Fabrication of Calcium Strontium Copper Titanate Electroceramic for Energy Storage Application” 2. Paper ID: 22 Md. Abid Al Morshed (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); Md Alif Mahmud (Sonargaon University); Mir Atiqur (Technovative Solution); Md. Zahurul Haq (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Advanced Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage System with Phase Changing Materials as Thermal Energy Storage” 3. Paper ID: 40 Sazid Noor Rabi; Tousif Jamee; Abrar Amin Khan; Md. Ashiqur Rahman (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Impact of Wettability on the Energy Storage Performance of Crumpled Graphene Supercapacitor” 4. Paper ID: 54 Himadry Barua; Basel Ahmad Shabab (Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology); Fahim Afrad (Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology); Md. Mehedi Hasan; Maruf Ahmed (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Advancements in Underground Hydrogen Storage: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies and Challenges” 5. Paper ID: 63 Fatema Tuz Zohura; Md. Shakhawat H. Firoz (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Manipulating Molecular Level Interaction of Acidic and Basic Aqueous Electrolytes Using Choline chloride-based Deep Eutectic Solvent for Supercapacitor Application” Technical Session B2: Energy and Power Room No: ECE 627 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Shahidul Islam Khan 1. Paper ID: 07 Roshlan Rahman Dipto; Safius S Shuddho; Aqueeb A Sunny; A.S Mollah (Military Institute of Science and Technology) “Analysis of Neutronics Parameters of Different Annular Fuel using Monte Carlo Code OpenMC Utilizing JEFF-3.3 and ENDF/B-VIII.0 Nuclear Data Libraries” 2. Paper ID: 46 Dipta Akash Roy (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); Md Ahsan Ullah; Subrata Dash Shuvo (University of Dhaka) “An Attempt to Improve the Efficiency of CZTSSe Solar Cell Using a P+ type Al-Ga-Sb as a Bi-layer Material” 3. Paper ID: 51 Zarin Anjum Ananna; Khadiza Talukder (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology); Mahmudul Hasan (Northern University Bangladesh); Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) “A Comprehensive Survey on Hybrid Microgrid Energy Management” 4. Paper ID: 35 Omor Faruk Safwan (Shahjalal University of Science and Technology) “An evaluation of the environmental impacts and economic performance and the recycling of automobile batteries: Bangladesh perspective” Technical Session B3: Energy Policy and Economics Room No.: ECE 632 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Nurul Islam 1. Paper ID: 03 Mashfiq Ahasan Hridoy (Centre for Policy Dialogue) “Renewable Energy Policy (Draft) 2022: A Comprehensive Assessment” 2. Paper ID: 19 Musfekur Rahman Dihan; Troyee Naha; Kawnish Kirtania (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “A Sustainable Waste-to-Energy and Nutrient Reclamation Strategy: A Case Study on Dhaka City” 3. Paper ID: 27 Sheikh Md. Sujan (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); K. M. Kayes Ibne Zakir (Islamic University of Technology); Prof. Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); Mohammed Fahadul Islam (Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology) “Prospect of Solar Thermal Power Plant in Bangladesh” 4. Paper ID: 44 Ummay Salma; Kawnish Kirtania; Kazi Bayzid Kabir (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Hydrothermal Carbonization of Municipal Solid Waste in Bangladesh: A Pilot Study” 5. Paper ID: 66 Mir Jubaier Hassan; Tasnimun Razin; Md. Ziaur Rahman Khan (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Residential Solar PV System: Challenges and Policy Recommendation in Bangladesh” |
| 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Networking and Traditional Pitha Utshob |
| 15-Dec-23 | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Invited Lecture 1: Prof. Dr. Mikhail Slipchenko, Purdue University, USA. Topic: Advances in Laser Sources for Femtosecond, Picosecond, and Nanosecond High-speed Laser Diagnostics Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Fazli Ilahi |
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | Invited Lecture 2: Dr. Venkat Athmanatan, Purdue University, USA. Topic: Sustainable Combustion: Revolutionizing Power Generation with hydrogen fueled Rotating Detonations Engines Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Fazli Ilahi |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Invited Lecture 3: Dr. M. Rafiqul Awal., MB Enterprise International Topic: Crossroads of Industrial Revolution: Defining Sustainable Cleaner Energy Technology Pathway. Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Fazli Ilahi |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Tea Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 pm | Key note 3: Dr. Syed Islam, Federation University, Australia. Topic: Journey Toward Net Zero by 2050: Lessons Learnt from Australian Experience Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Md. Quamrul Ahsan |
| 12:00 – 12:30 pm | Invited Lecture 4: Dr Ismail bin Mohd Saaid, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. Topic: Improving Hydrocarbon Recovery in The Presence of Stringent Environmental Requirements Through Novel Reservoir Conformance Control Room no: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Md. Quamrul Ahsan |
| 12:30 – 2:30 pm | Prayer Break and Lunch |
| 2:30 – 3:15 pm | Technical Session C1: Biofuels Room No: ECE 625 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Arif Hasan Mamun 1. Paper ID: 06 Md. Atik Fayshal; Md Khalekuzzaman (Khulna University of Engineering and Technology) “Optimizing biocrude production and quality through co-hydrothermal liquefaction of fecal sludge and organic solid waste” 2. Paper ID: 43 Dr. Kawnish Kirtania; Rakesh Bhowmick (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Bio-crude Oil Production Through Co-hydrothermal Liquefaction of Sawdust and Cow Manure” 3. Paper ID: 72 Mohammad Ismail (University of Dhaka) “Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Sulfide Removal from Biogas by Adsorption Process” Technical Session C2: Energy and Environment Room No: ECE 627 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Feroze Ahmed 1. Paper ID: 08 Lutfor Rahman (GreenTech Foundation Bangladesh) “Towards a Green Revolution: Climate Change Mitigation through Decarbonization.” 2. Paper ID: 33 Sazid Hasan; Tasviul Ibn Kamal; Dr. A N Mustafizul Karim (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) “Assessing Carbon Emission Of A Local Food Industry: A Quantitative Analysis.” 3. Paper ID: 04 Md. Zahirul Ahsan; Md. Rakib Molla; Zunayed Zakir Arnab; Md. Noor A Alam (Elite Hitech Industries Ltd.) “AI-Enhanced Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning for Sustainable Comfort” Technical Session C3: Energy Modelling Room no: ECE 632 Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Maglub Al Nur 1. Paper ID: 10 Md. Sayed Hasan Rifat; Mohammad Jahangir Alam (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Device Modeling and Optimization of Lead-Free Perovskite/Kesterite Tandem solar cell using SCAPS-1D simulation” 2. Paper ID: 62 Foysal Ahmed Neerob (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology); Ugur Pasaogullari (University of Connecticut); Md Aman Uddin (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) “Computational Modeling of Thermal Management of Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer” 3. Paper ID: 67 Asif Hassan; Mostafizar R. Rony; Sadia Mortuza; Nirendra Nath Mustafi (Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology) “CFD Modeling, Parametric Analysis, and Comparative Study of Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Designs for an Office Room” |
| 3:15 – 3:30 pm | Tea and Prayer Break |
| 3:30 – 5:15 pm | Panel Discussion I: Energy Policy Panelist: 1. Siddique Zubair, Addl. Secretary (Retd) 2. Ratan Kumar Ghosh, Member SHREDA 3. Md. Monowar Hasan Khan, Joint Secretary, Power Division Panel Discussion II: Energy Technology Panelist: 1. Nirod Chandra Mondal, Joint Secretary, Power Division. 2. Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman, Member, BEPRC 3. Md. Shameem Khan, Director General, Hydrocarbon Unit Panel Discussion III: Energy Business and Finance Panelist: 1. Mamun Rashid, PwC 2. Mohammad Alauddin, Rector, Bangladesh Power Management Institute 3. S. M. Monirul Islam, Deputy CEO & CFO, IDCOL Room no : ECE Seminar Room Moderator: Mollah M. Amzad Hossain, Editor – Energy and Power |
| 5:15 – 5:30 pm | Prayer Break |
| 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Key note 4: Dr. Mohammad Tamim, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Topic: Meeting the Paris Accord and SDG7 Objectives of Bangladesh Room no: ECE 625 Session chair: Prof. Dr. M. M. Shahidul Hassan |
| Closing Ceremony, ENCON23 | |
| 6:30 – 6:40 pm | Platinum Session by Saif Powertec Ltd. |
| 6:40 – 6:50 pm | Platinum Session by Summit Group |
| 6:50 – 6:55 pm | Address by Patron Prof. Abdul Jabbar Khan, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor, BUET |
| 6:55 – 7:00 pm | Address by the Special Guest Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Moin Uddin, MD, EGCB |
| 7:00 – 7:10 pm | Student Project Award |
| 7:10 – 7:20 pm | Best Paper Award |
| 7:20 – 7:30 pm | Address by the Chief Guest Prof. M. Anwar Hossain, former Vice Chancellor, IUT and AUST |
| 7:30 – 7:35 pm | Address by the Chief patron Prof. Satya Prasad Majumder, Honorable Vice Chancellor, BUET |
| 7:35 – 7:40 pm | Concluding remarks by Conference Chair, Prof. Md. Zahurul Haq, ME, BUET |
| 7:40 – 09:00 pm | Vice Chancellor’s Banquette |
ENCON23 Schedule for
14th – 15th Dec 2023
