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Mr. Muhammad Shaban

Assistant Professor (Mechanical)

Introduction

I am a Mechanical Engineer with a Doctorate in Fluid Thermal Systems and over nine years of experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate research. Proficient in Fluid Thermal Sciences, with expertise in numerical investigations of turbomachinery flutter problems using ANSYS CFX and MATLAB. Demonstrated hands-on experience in the construction and commissioning of combined cycle power plants. Known for a structured and adaptable approach, a passion for continuous learning, and exceptional interpersonal and organizational communication skills.

Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Technology, Islamabad (2024–Present)

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  • Teach undergraduate courses of thermodynamics and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
  • Head of departmental Quality Enhancement Cell

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad (2017–2024)

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  • Teach undergraduate courses of Turbomachinery, Power Plants, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics.
  • Coordinate MS/PhD program at department of mechanical engineering.

Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad (2014–2017)

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  • Teach undergraduate courses of Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics.

Qualification

Academia:

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad (2023)
  • M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Stockholm, Sweden (2011)
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology Topi, Pakistan (2006)

Taught Courses

I have taught a variety of undergraduate courses. Below are the courses I have been involved in teaching:

  • Thermodynamics
    The course covers the principles of energy, heat transfer, and thermodynamic cycles, with applications in engines and power systems..
  • Fluid Mechanics
    This course focuses on fluid behavior, flow dynamics, and applications in piping, pumps, and aerodynamics.
  • Powerplants
    It introduces various power generation systems, emphasizing thermodynamic cycles and plant efficiency.
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
    The focus of the course is on Examining refrigeration cycles and HVAC systems used for cooling and climate control.
  • Turbomachinery
    This course focuses on the design and performance of turbines, compressors, and pumps, focusing on fluid dynamics and energy transfer.

Research

My research interests focus on optimizing thermal management and energy storage systems, with an emphasis on phase change materials (PCMs), nanofluids, and advanced heat transfer solutions. I explore the thermal performance of PCM-based thermal energy storage units, as well as optimizing flow rates in heat sinks. Additionally, I investigate convective heat transfer in automotive radiators using hybrid nanofluids and study the stability and application of nanofluids for cooling microprocessors. I am also involved in the design and analysis of solar-powered heating systems, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

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  • Ongoing Research Projects:
    • Thermal energy storage in sand.
    • Thermal management of electronic circuitry using PCM-Nano composites.
  • Publications:
    • Shaban, M., Khan, T., Anwar, M., Alzaid, M., & Alanazi, R. (2023, March 23). Effect of Asymmetric Fins on Thermal Performance of Phase Change Material-Based Thermal Energy Storage Unit. Materials; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16072567
    • Ahmad, H. W., Chaudry, U. M., Shaban, M., Anwar, M., Khan, T., Ahmad, H. W., & Mujahid, R. (2021, March 16). Flow Rate Optimization for Thermal-FSI of Minichannel Heat Sink: A Numerical approach. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05463-4
    • Abbas. F., Ali H. M., Shaban M., Mansoor M., Janjua M. M., Shah T. R., Doranehgardf M. H., Ahmadlouydarabg M., Farukh F. (2021, Feb 1). Towards Convective Heat Transfer Optimization in Aluminum Tube Automotive Radiators: Potential Assessment of Novel Fe2O3-TiO2/Water Hybrid Nanofluid. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2021.02.002.
    • Ahmad, H. W., Shaban, M., Israr, A., Shah, O. R., Khan, M. Z., & Anwar, M. (2018, March 7). Stability of nano-fluids and their use for thermal management of a microprocessor: an experimental and numerical study. Heat and Mass Transfer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-018-2304-8
    • Hassan Elahi, Ali tamoor, Abdul Basit, Asif Israr, Raess Fida Swati, Shamraiz Ahmed, Usman Ghafoor and Muhammad Shaban (2018, April 11) Design and performance Analysis of hybrid solar powered geyser in Islamabad, Pakistan. Thermal science, International Scientific Journal. https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI180311299E

Projects

  • Flutter Free Turbomachinery Blades (2009–2010): The study focused on numerical Investigation of Effect of Aerodynamic Mistuning on Aerodamping in an Oscillating Low Pressure Turbine Cascade by using Travelling Wave Mode Approach.