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Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE)

Md Ahsan Kabir

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE)

Contact Information

Research Interest

  • Power system, Renewable Energy,  Smart Grid
  • Energy Management, Demand Response, Energy Storage, Energy Audit
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine and Deep Learning, Demand Forecasting

Current Employment

  • Assistant Professor (July 2019–Present)
  • Department of Electrical, Electronic & Communication Engineering (EECE) 
  • Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Academic Qualification

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electric Power Engineering
  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Islamic University of Technology (IUT), OIC, Dhaka, Bangladesh

List of Peer-reviewed publications (32)

Journal Articles (10)

  1. Mahmood Reaz Sunny, Md Ahsan Kabir, Md Shakowat Zaman Sarker, Kamaleddin Aghaloo, Tausif Ali, Feasibility study of floating solar photovoltaic systems using techno-economic assessment and multi-criteria decision-making method: A case study of Bangladesh, Energy, Elsevier, 2024 (Q1), (IF:9.0)
  2. Md Ahsan Kabir, Mahadi Hasan, Tasnim Hossain, Adil Ahnaf, Hasan Monir, “Sustainable energy transition in Bangladeshi academic buildings: A techno-economic analysis of photovoltaic-based net zero energy systems”, Energy and Buildings, Elsevier, 2024. (Q1), (IF 6.7)
  3. Md Sawkat Ali, Rifat Ahmmad Rashid, Tasnim Hossain, Md Ahsan Kabir, Md Kamrul, Sayam Hossain Bhuiyan Aumy, Mehedi Hasan Mridha, Imam Hossain sajeeb, Mohammad Manzurul Islam, Taskeed Jabid, “A Comprehensive Dataset of Rice Field Weed Detection from Bangladesh”, Data in Brief, Elsevier, 2024 (Q3), (IF 1.0)
  4. Shawon Das, H M Ishrak, Md Mahadi Hasan, Md Ahsan Kabir, " Empirical Analysis of Power Quality Using UPQC with Hybrid Control Techniques", Results in Engineering, Elsevier, 2023. (Q1), (IF 5.00)
  5. Redwan Ahmed Rizvee, Tasnim, Hossain, Adil Ahnaf, Md Ahsan Kabir, Rifat Ahmmad Rashid, Mohammad Manzurul Islam, Maheen Islam, Taskeed Jabid and Md Sawkat Ali, “LeafNet: A proficient convolutional neural network for detecting seven prominent Mango leaf diseases”, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Elsevier, 2023 (Q1). (IF 3.8)
  6. Md Ahsan Kabir, Faija Farjana, Rukhsana Choudhury, Ahmed Imrul Kayes, Md Sawkat Ali, and Omar Farooq “Net-metering and Feed-in-Tariff Policies for the Optimum Billing Scheme for Future Industrial PV Systems in Bangladesh.” Alexandria Engineering Journal, Elsevier, 2023. (Q1) (IF 6.8)
  7. Nazrul Islam Siddique, ASM Monjurul Hasan, Md. Ahsan Kabir, Fatema Zerin, Abrer Mohsin Samin, Shadman Sakib Shoumik and Andrea Trianni “Energy Management practices, barriers, and drivers in Bangladesh: an exploratory insight from pulp and paper industry” Journal of Energy for Sustainable Development, Elsevier, 2022 (Q1) (IF 5.5)
  8. Md Saif Hassan Onim, Zubayar Mahatab Md Sakif, Adil Ahnaf, Md Ahsan Kabir, Abul Kalam Azad, Amanullah Maung Than Oo, Rafina Afreen, Sumaita Tanjim Hridy, Mahtab Hossain, Taskeed Jabid, Md Sawkat Ali. ‘A Convolutional Neural Network for Detecting Dust on Solar Panels.” Energies, MDPI, 2022. (Q2) IF 3.2)
  9. ASM Monjurul Hasan, Md Ahsan Kabir, Md Tanbhir Huq, Maria Johansson, and Thollander, Patrik, ‘‘Drivers and Barriers to the Implementation of Biogas Technologies in Bangladesh’’, Biofuel, Taylor & Francis, Nov 2020. (Q2 (IF 2.6).
  10. S. M. Monjurul Hasan, Md Habibullah, Khaza Newaz Muhammad, Mohammad Walid Bin Siraj, Md Ahsan Kabir, A. S. M. Muhaiminul Hasan. Energy Demand & Prospect of Geothermal Energy as the Solution of Energy Crisis of Bangladesh – an Approach to Green Energy Solution. International Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. Vol. 2, No. 6, 2013, pp. 217-221.
  11. Minhazul Alam, A K M Rakib, Md Nazrul Islam Siddique, Md. Ahsan Kabir, A S M Monjurul Hasan and Andrea Trianni, “Barriers and Drivers to Decarbonize the Road Transportation Sector–An Empirical Investigation in an Emerging Economy”, Sustainable Cities and Society, Elsevier, (Q1), IF (10.5), Under Review.

Book Chapters (05)

  1. Tanwi Howlader, Omar Farrok, Md Ahsan Kabir, and Md. Sawkat Ali, “Oceanic Wave Energy Devices” Oceanic Wave Energy Conversion: Advancement of Electrical Generators, Springer, 2024
  2. Mushfiqur Rahman Shipon, Md Sawkat Ali, Md Ahsan Kabir, and Omar Farrok “Pelamis Wave Energy Converter” Oceanic Wave Energy Conversion: Advancement of Electrical Generators, Springer, 2024.
  3. Md. Mahedi Hasan Sujon, Md Ahsan Kabir, Md. Sawkat Ali, and Omar Farrok “Resonant Wave Energy Converter” Oceanic Wave Energy Conversion: Advancement of Electrical Generators, Springer, 2024.
  4. Israt Jahan, Md Ahsan Kabir, Md. Mahadi Hasan, Roubaiath Islam, Abul Kalam Azad, M. Saddam Hossain Khan, Omar Farrok and Md Sawkat Ali, “Chapter 9 - Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System Integration, Modelling, and Simulation for Energy-Efficient Electric Vehicle’’ Hydrogen Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, 2023.
  5. Md Sawkat Ali, M. Saddam Hossain Khan, Rashedul Amin Tuhin, Md Ahsan Kabir, Abul Kalam Azad, Omar Farrok, ‘‘Chapter 9 - Hydrogen energy storage and transportation challenges: A review of recent advances’’ Hydrogen Energy Conversion and Management, Pages 255-287, Elsevier, 2023. 

Fully Refereed International Conference Papers (17)

  1. Abu Shufian, Nasif Hannan, Shaharier Kabir, Md Ahsan Kabir, and Shaikh Anowarul Fattah, “Droop Control Strategy in Decentralized DC/AC Inverter-based Smartgrid for Power Balance”, In Proc of ICEEICT, IEEE, 2024.
  2. Nasif Hannan, Abu Shufian, Shaharier Kabir, Md Ahsan Kabir, and Shaikh Anowarul Fattah, Subsynchronous Resonance Mitigation in DFIG Wind Farms, In Proc of ICEEICT, IEEE, 2024.
  3. Md Nakibul Alam, Irfan Chowdhury Akib, Muhammad Zubair Rahman, Md Ahsan Kabir, “Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar PV-FC Hybrid Energy Systems: An Exploratory Perspective”, In Proc of ICEEICT, IEEE, 2024.
  4. S. S. Oyshee, S. R. Anik, M. J. Ul Kabir Chowdhury, and Md Ahsan Kabir, "Machine Learning based Load and Temperature Behavior Clustering and Peak Shifting Implementation on Bangladeshi Grid Data". In Proc. of ICECCE, IEEE, 2023.
  5. M. S. A. A. F. Shiblee, M. Z. Rahman, H. Monir, and Md Ahsan Kabir, "Exploratory Perspective of PV Net-Energy-Metering for Residential Prosumers: A Case Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh”. In Proc. of ICECCE, IEEE, 2023
  6. Mahmood Reaz Sunny, Md Ahsan Kabir, Roubaith Islam, anForest’n Nazifa,‘‘Smart Meter Data Compression and Load Profile Classification using UMAP and Random Forest’’ In Proc. of ICEEICT, IEEE, 2022.
  7. Md. Arafat Alam, Sheikh Mehrab Hossain, Dibaloke Chanda, and Md Ahsan Kabir ‘Performance Analysis of LSTMs and Fbprophet Models for Short Term Load Forecasting’ In Proc. of ICEEICT, IEEE, 2022.
  8. Md Ahsan Kabir*, Mahmood Reaz Sunny, and Nazrul Islam Siddique “Assessment of Grid-connected Residential PV-Battery Systems in Sweden – A techno-economic perspective’’ In Proc. of ICPEA, IEEE, 2021.
  9. Md Saffatul Islam, Md Alamin Hossain, Md Ahsan Kabir and Md Mahadi Hasan, “Analysis of the Applicability of DSM Techniques in Industrial Load Management: Bangladesh Perspective’’ In Proc. of ACMI, IEEE, 2021.
  10. Ahmed Imrul, Rukhsana Choudhury, Md Ahsan Kabir and Faija Farjana, “Assessment of Grid Limiting Factor to Enhance Net-Energy Metering Schemes for Industrial PV Systems in Bangladesh’’ In Proc. of ACMI, IEEE, 2021.
  11. Saraban Nazifa, Roubaith Islam, Md Ahsan Kabir and Md Mahadi Hasan, “Analysis of the Impact of PV Penetration in Distribution Network: A Case Study in IEEE 14 Bus System’’ In Proc. of ACMI, IEEE, 2021.
  12. Mahmood Reaz Sunny, Md Ahsan Kabir, Intisar Tahmid Naheen, and Md Tanveer Ahad "Residential Energy Management: A Machine Learning Perspective," In Proc. of IEEE Green Technologies Conference (Green-Tech), 2020.
  13. Md Ahsan Kabir, Roubaith Islam, Saraban Nazifa and Rukhsana Choudhury, “Dust Effect on Photovoltaic Output Performance: Comparative Analysis and A Case Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh” In Proc. of ACMI, IEEE, 2021.
  14. Md Ahsan Kabir*, Mahmood Reaz Sunny, and Chi Zhang, "An Approach to Imbalance Power Management Using Demand Response in Electricity Balancing Market," In Proc. of ICAEE, 2019.
  15. Md Tanveer Huq, A.S.M Monjurul Hasan, Md Ahsan Kabir and Tayieb Hasan Sakib, ‘‘Renewable energy potential assessment for electricity production in Hatiya Island Bangladesh’’. In Proc. of ICDRET, IEEE, Paper Id-53, 2018.
  16. A.S.M Monjurul Hasan, Md Tanveer Huq, Md Ahsan Kabir, and Tayieb Hasan Sakib, ‘‘The Cost Factor Analysis of Wind Power Plants-An Economic Perspective’’. In Proc. of ICDRET, IEEE, Paper Id-57, 2018.
  17. Md Ahsan Kabir*, Hasan, A.S.M Monjurul Hasan, Tayieb Hasan Sakib and S J Hamim ‘‘Challenges of Photovoltaic Based Hybrid Mini-grid for Off-grid Rural Electrification in Bangladesh’’. In Proc. of ICAEE, IEEE, 2017.

Professional Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  • Senior Lecturer (January 2018 - July 2019)
  • Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  • Uttara University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Lecturer (January 2017 - December 2017)
  • Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  • Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.                                                                                                               
  • Research Assistant (January 2016 - August 2016)
  • KIC InnoEnergy, Stockholm, Sweden                                                                                                                                                                                       
  • Specialist, (January 2014 - August 2014) 
  • Integrated Network Planning, Robi Axiata Limited, Bangladesh               
  • Planning Associate Engineer (January 2011 - December 2013)
  • Radio Network Planning, Banglalink, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Lecturer (June 2010-Dec 2010)
  • Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  • Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

​​​​​​​Awards

  • Swedish Institute Study Scholarship (SISS). (2014 - 2016).
  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) scholarship. (2005 - 2008).                                                                                                                     

Professional Training

  • Hands-on Orientation on Outcomes-Based Education, organized by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE), IEB, Bangladesh. 10-11 February 2024.
  • Workshop on “IEEE Authorship and Open Access Symposium: Tips and Best Practices to Get Published from IEEE Editors”, organized by IEEE, 2023
  • Harnessing The Potential for Wind Energy in Bangladesh’, jointly organized by Mark Jacobson, NREL, EMK Centre, and GREL Dhaka.
  • Renewable Energy for Rural Development: Bangladesh Perspective’, organized by the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) and GIZ,
  • USGBC (LEED) Green Building workshop, 360 Total Solutions Ltd, 2018.
  • Research Methodology & Thesis Writing, Uttara University, 2017.
  • Project Management Professional Course, Dayspring Limited, Dhaka., 2014.
  • Stakeholder Management, SAPIEN consultancy & research Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2014.
  • GSM Radio Network Planning & Optimization, Banglalink & Widermaind. Dhaka, 2011.

Professional Membership

  • Member (M/39668), Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB).
  • Fellow, Youth Policy Forum (YPF)
  • Member, IEEE
  • Life Member, IUT Alumni Association (IUTAA)
  • Life Member, Barishal Ex-Cadets Association (BEXCA)
  • Board member, Swedish Institute (SI) Alumni Network in Bangladesh (2023- 2024)

Course Taught

  • EECE 481 - Power System Operation and Control Power System                                                  
  • EECE 483- High Voltage Engineering                                                                                                            
  • EECE 471- Power System II                                                                                                                
  • EECE 478- Power System Protection Lab
  • EECE 474- Power Electronics Lab  
     

Md Ahsan Kabir

Assistant Professor Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE) ahsan@eece.mist.ac.bd