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Name Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak
Designation Professor
Academic Qualification 1. Ph.D. in Energy Engineering (2006)
Nagoya University, Japan
2. M.Sc. in Energy Engineering (2003)
Nagoya University, Japan
3. B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (1995)
First Class First with Gold Medal
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Tchnology, Bangladesh
Teaching Area
  • Power Electronics & Drives
  • Control System Engineering
  • Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
  • Smart Grid
  • Protection of Power Systems
  • High Voltage Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • RF & Microwave Engineering
  • Circuits & Systems
Research Area
  • Power Electronics & Drives
  • Renewable & Sustainable Energy
  • Smart Grid
  • EV Technology
  • Signal Processing & IoT
  • Control Systems
Courses Taught at IUB Graduate
  • EEE 506 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing
  • EEE 569 - Protection of Power Systems
  • EEE 572 - Modern Control Theory
  • EEE 574 - High Voltage Engineering
  • EEE 575 - Smart Grid
  • ETE 624 - Microwave Engineering
Undergraduate
  • EEE 416 - Microwave Engineering
  • EEE 413 - Power Electronics & Drives
  • EEE 413L - Power Electronics & Drives Lab
  • EEE 411 - Systems & Control
  • ECR 407 - Electronics-II
  • EEE 403 - Electrical Energy Systems
  • EEE 402 - Power Transmission & Distribution
  • ECR 305 - Digital Signal Processing
  • ECR 305L – Digital Signal Processing Lab
  • ETE 309 – High Frequency Electromagnetic Waves
  • EEE 304 - Electromagnetic Theory & Applications
  • EEE 211 - Electrical Circuit-II
  • ECR 207 - Electronics-I
  • ECR 131 - Electrical Circuit-I
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Award & Scholarship 1. IUB Teaching Excellence Award (2020)
2. IUB Publication Excellence Award (2020)
3. Visiting Professor at UTM, Malaysia (2015-2015)
4. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2010)
5. Japanese Government Scholarship (2000-2006)
6. IEEE Graduate Scholar Award (2005)
7. Hori Information Science Promotion Award (2005)
8. HKUST Postgraduate Fellowship (1999-2000)
9. University Gold Medal, RUET (1995)
10. Education Board Merit Scholarship (1983-1994)
Membership 1. Fellow, IEB (F-12894)
2. Fellow, JSPS (2008)
3. Senior Member, IEEE (41421239)
4. Member, IEEE PES
5. Member, IEEE IAS
Academic Activity at IUB
1. Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Independent University, Bangladesh (January 2016-May 2018).
2. Member of Academic Council, Independent University, Bangladesh (January 2016-May 2018).
3. Member of University Management Committee, Independent University, Bangladesh (January 2016-May 2018).
4. Member of Heads and Deans Committee, Independent University, Bangladesh (January 2016-May 2018).
5. Additional Director, Green Energy Research Center, Independent University, Bangladesh (January 2014-Date).
6. Coordinator, Committee of Branding and Promotion of EEE department, IUB.
7. Member, Committee of Graduate Studies, IUB.
8. Member, Committee of Courses of EEE department, IUB.
9. Member, Course Review Committee of of EEE department, IUB.
10. Member, Committee of Course Offering and Coordination of EEE department, IUB.
Professional Activity
Organizing International Conferences
  • Conference General Chair, 5th International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (2019).
  • Conference General Chair, 4th International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (2017).
  • Conference Organizing Chair, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (2015).
  • Conference Organizing Chair, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (2013).
  • Technical Program Co-Chair, 2020 IEEE Region 10 Symposium (TENSYMP 2020).
  • Technical Program Chair, 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (2021).
  • Technical Program Chair, 1st International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (2019).
  • Conference Secretary, 1st International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (2011).

Session Chair at International Conferences
  • Session Chair in Power Energy and Industry Application Session at the 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), 5–7 January, 2021, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Session at the 6th IEEE International Women In Engineering Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (WIECON-ECE 2020), 26-27 December, 2020, Bhubaneswar, India.
  • Session Chair in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Session at the International Conference on Automation, Signal Processing, Instrumentation and Control (iCASIC) organized by the School of Electrical Engineering of Vellore Institute of Technology, February 27-28, 2020, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Session Chair in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Session at the IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid & Renewable Energy (PESGRE), 2–4 January, 2020, Kochi, Kerala, India.
  • Session Chair in Power Electronics Session at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI), 19–20 December, 2020, GUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Power & Energy Session-2 at the 11th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE), 17–18 December, 2020, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICAICT), November 28-29, 2020, UIU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Session at the International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI), 24–25 December, 2019, GUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Renewable Energy Session at the 1st International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering and Robotics Technology (ICASERT), May 3-5, 2019, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Renewable Energy Systems-I Track at the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Power and Computing Technologies (iPACT), 22–23 March, 2019, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Session Chair in Power Energy and Industry Application Track at the 1st International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), 10–12 January, 2019, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Power and Renewable Energy Track at the 7th IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon 2018), 3–4 December, 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Session Chair at the 14th IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing and Its Applications, 09-10 March, 2018, Penang, Malaysia.
  • Session Chair in Power, Energy & Machine Track at the 5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE R10 HTC), 21-23 December, 2017, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in Robotics and Drives session at the International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE), 16-18 February, 2017, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
  • Session Chair in a poster session at the 5th International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision (ICIEV), 13-14 May, 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

PhD & MSc Thesis Evaluator / Examiner
  • PhD Thesis Title: “Energy Management Strategies for Smart Grids with Renewables”, Macquarie University, Australia (2019).
  • PhD Thesis Title: “Performance Improvement of Building Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Systems”, Murdoch University, Australia (2019).
  • PhD Thesis Title: “The Effect of Dust on the Performance of Solar Photovoltaic Module: Case Studies in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia and Perth, Western Australia”, Murdoch University, Australia (2017).
  • PhD Thesis Title: “Frequency Evaluation in Wind Integrated Power System”, Deakin University, Australia (2017).
  • PhD Thesis Title: "Minimization of Missmatch Power Losses in Photovoltaic Array", Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2018).
  • MSc Thesis Title: “Linear Continuous Time Model Predictive Controller for Grid-Connected PV Systems”, Deakin University, Australia (2020).
  • MSc Thesis Title: "Optimization of a Directly Coupled PV Water Pump for Irrigation Purposes", BRAC University, Bangladesh (2020).
  • MSc Thesis Title: "Measuring the Feasibility of Adopting Renewable Energy with the Help of Artificial Neural Network", BRAC University, Bangladesh (2016).
  • MSc Thesis Title: "Design, Simulation and Hardware Implementation of a Self-Driven Indoor Multimotor System with Artificial Intelligence", Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2016).
  • MSc Thesis Title: "Automated Facial Expression Recognition Using Local Transitional Pattern", Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (2013).

Expert External Member
  • Expert External Project Reviewer of Research Project titled “Islanding detection, Low-Voltage Ride-Through (LVRT) and Grid Voltage Rise Control Strategy Implementation in battery connected Smart Grid System” of the Institute of Advance Research of United International University (2020).
  • Expert External Member of Final Year Thesis Defense Examination Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2020).
  • Expert External Member of Project Committee of the project title “100 kWp Roof-Top Solar Power Plant” at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh (2019).
  • Expert External Member of Final Year Thesis Defense Examination Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2019).
  • Expert External Member of Question Moderation & Examination Committee for undergraduate CSE program at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2018).
  • Expert External Member of Curriculum Design and Review Committee for BSEEE program at the University of Information Technology and Sciences, Bangladesh (2018).
  • Expert External Member of Curriculum Design and Review Committee for BSEEE programs of United International University, Bangladesh (2018).
  • Member of External Peer Review Team (Subject Expert) for the review of Self-Assessment Report of EEE program of East West University (17-19 July, 2018).
  • Expert External Member for Graduate (PhD) Thesis Proposal Defense at the Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2018).
  • Expert External Member for Graduate (PhD) Thesis Proposal Defense at the Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2017).
  • Expert External Member of Faculty Selection Committee at Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology, Cumilla, Bangladesh (2017).
  • Expert External Member, Turkish Government Scholarship Selection Board, Turkish Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2012).

Keynote Speaker
  • M. A. Razzak, “Applications of Green Energy Technologies: Importance of Power Electronics”, presented as a Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Automation, Signal Processing, Instrumentation and Control (iCASIC) organized by the School of Electrical Engineering of Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India (February 27-28, 2020).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Applications of Renewable Energy in Industry, Agriculture and Transportation Sectors of Bangladesh”, Presented as one of the topics of the short course “Energy Transition: Clean, Affordable & Sustainable Perspective” organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Islamic University of Technology (December 26-27, 2020).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Smart Grid: Prospects and Challenges in Bangladesh”, Presented at the EEE Day 2020 organized by the IEEE GUB Power and Energy Society SB Chapter, Green University of Bangladesh (December 12, 2020).
  • M. A. Razzak, "Future of Engineering Students" Presented at the CareerCon 2020 as a Keynote Speaker organized by the Bangladesh Innovation Forum on November 11, 2020. (Video: www.facebook.com / ictinnovationforum / videos / 1429118483955367/)
  • M. A. Razzak, "Why Research is Important for Innovation?" Presented at the Bangladesh Innovation Summit 2020 as a Keynote Speaker organized by the Bangladesh Innovation Forum on July 11-12, 2020. (Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/ictinnovationforum/videos/653218761940445/)
  • M. A. Razzak, "Importance of Smart City" Presented at the Independent University, Bangladesh as a Keynote Speaker organized by the Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh on February 12, 2020.
  • M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Clean World: Contribution of Solar Cell and Power Electronics”, Presented at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology, University (HSTU), Dinajpur organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department of HSTU (July 11, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Clean World: Contribution of Power Electronics”, Presented at the Varendra University, Rajshahi organized by the EEE department of Varendra University, Rajshahi (April 25, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Sustainable Environment”, Presented at the Power Buzz 2018 organized by the IEEE NSU Power and Energy Society SB Chapter, North South University (09-10 February, 2018).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Clean World”, Presented at the 5th IEEE Bangladesh Section SYW Congress 2017, North South University (01 December, 2017).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Transformerless Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter Topologies" at the National Conference on Electronics and ICT as an Invited Speaker organized by the Bangladesh Electronics Society held on April 20, 2017 at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka.
  • M. A. Razzak, “Implementation of Solar Power System in Fishing Trawlers in Chittagong Region of Bangladesh”, Presented at the Deakin University, Australia (02 December, 2016).
  • M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Coding" presented at the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (30 April, 2015).
  • M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Image Transmission" presented at the Asia-Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (28 April, 2015).
  • M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Image Coding" presented at the Nottingham University Malaysia Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23 April, 2015).
  • M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Coding" presented at the short course on Recent Applications of Digital Signal Processing, held on 10-14 November, 2012 at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • M. A. Razzak, S. Takamura, Y. Uesugi, and N. Ohno, “Initial Ignition Dynamics of Radio Frequency Induction Thermal Plasma in Atmospheric Pressure”, presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research, November 23–26, 2004, Shizuoka, Japan.
  • Y. Uesugi, K. Kondo, M. A. Razzak, Y. Kikuchi, M. Toyoda, T. Imai and S. Takamura, “Plasma Production, Heating and Control Using Inverter Power Supply”, presented at the19th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research, November 26–29, 2002, Inuyama, Japan.

Expert on OBE Curriculum Development & Accreditation
  • M. A. Razzak, “Development of Outcome-Based Curriculum of EEE Program”, Presented at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of HSTU (November 23-24, 2020).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Design & Development of Outcome-Based Curriculum”, Presented at the Pundra University of Science and Technology, Bogura (PUSTB) organized by department Electrical & Electronic Engineering of PUSTB (December 17, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Outcome-Based Education Towards the Development of Outcome-Based Curriculum”, Presented at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organized by department Electrical & Electronic Engineering of BUBT (October 29, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education: Preparing for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and Curriculum towards Accreditation”, Presented at the Bangladesh University (BU) organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of BU (October 05, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “50 Years Celebration of Moon Landing”, Presented at the 2nd Space Innovation Summit2019 at IUB organized by Bangladesh Innovation Forum (July 20, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education: Preparing for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and OBE-based Curriculum towards BAETE Accreditation”, Presented at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Gazipur organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department (April 29, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Outcome-Based Education towards BAETE Accreditation”, Presented at the Varendra University, Rajshahi organized by the Self-Assessment Committee of EEE department of University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi (April 25, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education: Preparing for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and OBE-based Curriculum towards BAETE Accreditation”, Presented at the Varendra University, Rajshahi organized by the Self-Assessment Committee of EEE department of Varendra University, Rajshahi (April 25, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Insights of a Dissertation Research Project: Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending”, Presented at the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) organized jointly by the IEEE RUET Student Branch and ECE department of RUET (April 24, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Outcome-Based Education: Preparing Documents for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and OBE-based Curriculum towards BAETE Accreditation”, Presented at the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) organized by Self-Assessment Committee of ECE department of RUET (April 24, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Preparing for the Engineering Job Especially in Power Sector of Bangladesh” presented at the Career Meet Up @ Dhaka organized by the School of Engineers held at the Independent University, Bangladesh on February 15, 2019.
  • M. A. Razzak, “Preparing for Self-Assessment and Peer Evaluation”, Presented at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized by the School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) of IUB (January 24, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education Towards Outcome-Based Curriculum Development”, Presented at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organized by Self-Assessment Committee of EEE department of BUBT (January 9, 2019).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Outcome-Based Curriculum Development”, Presented at the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) organized jointly by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and EEE department of UITS (October 26, 2018).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education”, Presented at the Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) organized jointly by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and EEE department of GUB (October 19, 2018).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Thesis Directives: Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending”, Presented at the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) organized jointly by the IEEE RUET Student Branch and EEE department of RUET (25 November, 2017).
  • M. A. Razzak, “Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending a Dissertation Research Project”, Presented at the East West University (EWU) organized by the EEE department of EWU (25 May, 2017).
  • M. A. Razzak, "Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending a Dissertation Research Project/Thesis" presented at the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7 May, 2015).

Volunteering IEEE
  • Conference Coordinator, 2020 IEEE Bangladesh Section Executive Committee.
  • Branch Mentor, IEEE IUB Student Branch (January 2016 – date).
  • Advisor, IEEE Industry Application Society IUB Student Branch Chapter (January 2016 – date).
  • Branch Counselor, IEEE IUB Student Branch (2011, 2013 – 2015).

TV Program Attended
  • ATN NEWS Television: Attended a weekly TV program POWER TALK broadcasted by ATN NEWS Television on January 24, 2020 as an expert discussant to discuss the topic on “Power Transmission of Bangladesh – Problems, Challenges & Solutions?”. (Click here to watch the program)
  • Jamuna Television: Attended a weekly TV program VOICE broadcasted by Jamuna Television on April 30, 2019 as an expert discussant to discuss the topic on “Is our engineering and technological education system entrepreneurial?”. (Click here to watch the program)

Previous Employment
1. Visiting Professor (2015-2015), Department of Electronic System Engineering, MJIIT, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
2. Associate Professor (2012-2019), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh.
3. Assistant Professor (2006-2011), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh.
4. JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2008-2010), Faculty of Engineering, Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan.
5. Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Fellow(2000-2006), Department of Electrical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan.
6. Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Fellow(1999-2000), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
7. Lecturer(1996-1999), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
8. Systems Engineer (1995-1996), PIACT Bangladesh, A Project of MIS Unit of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare funded by UNFPA.
Personal Webpage www.eee.iub.edu.bd/gerc/Razzak.php
E-mail razzak@iub.edu.bd
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