Curriculum Vitae

DR. MD SHAHABUDDIN AHMMAD

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • shahabuddin
  • 603 7967 5204

BIOGRAPHY

I have been working as a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. I am pioneering research in energy, environment, supply chain modelling, and metallurgy, with a focus on optimisation, techno-economic analysis, and lifecycle assessment. I also teach key courses in mechanical engineering, such as fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, and thermodynamics, while developing research grants and establishing collaborative partnerships.

Previously, I worked as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and conducted research in the area of low-carbon technologies, particularly on hydrogen energy vectors. Before joining NUS, I completed my role as a Research Fellow at HILT-CRC and Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) projects at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Before joining Swinburne, I worked for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project at Federation University, Australia, and the Waste to Energy and Resource Recovery project at the UNSW, Sydney.

I received my PhD in Chemical Engineering from Monash University with the prestigious Postgraduate Publication Award (PPA). I obtained my MPhil and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Adelaide and DUET Bangladesh.

I have been consistently listed among the world's top 2.0% of scientists in the subfield of energy, published by Elsevier and Stanford University since 2021. I am a certified chemical, mechanical, and material engineer from the world's top professional bodies with extensive research experience in process modelling (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and HSC Chemistry), hydrogen energy, gasification, solar energy, green iron and steel, biofuel, CFD, technoeconomics, and LCA.

I have published over 60 research articles, receiving over 4700 citations with an h-index of 28 (Google Scholar). Throughout my career, I have supervised dozens of research students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Besides, I have a decade of teaching experience at the University of Malaya, Monash University, Victoria University, and BCMC College.

Please reach out me for research collaboration and PhD positions at shahabuddin@um.edu.my. Thank you!

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS (LCA) AND ASSESSMENT
    Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences And Management, Environmental Assessment And Management
  • BIOMASS ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (INCLUDING BIOGAS AND BIOFUEL)
    Engineering, Energy Resources And Engineering, Renewable Energy Resources
  • ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY
    Engineering, Energy Resources And Engineering, Energy Resources Engineering
  • HYDROGEN GENERATION
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Catalysts Materials
  • CIRCULAR ECONOMY
    Environment Sustainability, Sustainable Consumption And Production (scp)
  • GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
    Environment Sustainability, Conservation And Replacement
  • INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
    Environment Sustainability, Conservation And Replacement

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Phd in Chemical Eng, (Chemical Engineering)
    Monash University, Australia
  • M.Phil. (Mechanical Eng.), (Mechanical Engineering)
    University Adelaide Australia
  • BSc (Mechanical Eng.), (Mechanical Engineering)
    Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology
  • DIPLOMA INENGINEERING, (Engineering)
    Faridpur Polytechnic Institute

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • KIG 2020- Mechatronics-2
    17 Mar 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 (University Malaya)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • World Top 2% Scientist
    2025, Elsevier and Stanford University,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Dollah Chek, Nur Fatmadewi; Bin Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy; Ahmmad, M. Shahabuddin; Al-Saleem, Muneera S. M.; Al-Humaidi, Jehan Y.; Rahman, Mohammed M. (2026). Nanocellulose/Graphene oxide-modified PVDF membranes for efficient dye removal from wastewater: synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation, POLYMER BULLETIN. 83(4). doi:10.1007/s00289-025-06242-z
  2. Namakka, Murtala; Rahman, Md Rezaur; Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy Bin; Karuppasamy, Bavya Devi; Ahmmad, M. Shahabuddin; James, Anthonette Anak; Rahman, Ismail M. M. (2025). Advancements in acoustic properties of natural waste biocomposites: current trends, applications, and future perspectives, ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS. 8(5). doi:10.1007/s42114-025-01427-6
  3. Gavhane, R. S., Kate, A. M., Soudagar, M. E. M., Wakchaure, V. D., Balgude, S., Fattah, I. M. R., . . . Shahabuddin, M. (2021). Influence of Silica Nano-Additives on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Soybean Biodiesel Fuelled Diesel Engine. Energies, 14(5), 16. doi: 10.3390/en14051489
  4. Shahabuddin, M., Mofijur, M., Shuvho, M. B. A., Chowdhury, M. A. K., Kalam, M. A., Masjuki, H. H., & Chowdhury, M. A. (2021). A Study on the Corrosion Characteristics of Internal Combustion Engine Materials in Second-Generation Jatropha Curcas Biodiesel. Energies, 14(14), 15. doi: 10.3390/en14144352
  5. Ahmmad, M. S., Hassan, M. B., Abul Kalam, M. (2018). Comparative corrosion characteristics of automotive materials in Jatropha biodiesel. International Journal of Green Energy, 15(6), 393-399. doi:10.1080/15435075.2018.1464925
  6. Bhuiya, M. M. K.; Chowdhury, M. S. U.; Shahabuddin, M.; Saha, M.; Memon, L. A. (2013). Thermal characteristics in a heat exchanger tube fitted with triple twisted tape inserts, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER. 48, 124-132. doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2013.08.024
  7. Mofijur, M.; Masjuki, H. H.; Kalam, M. A.; Atabani, A. E.; Shahabuddin, M.; Palash, S. M.; Hazrat, M. A. (2013). Effect of biodiesel from various feedstocks on combustion characteristics, engine durability and materials compatibility: A review, RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS. 28, 441-455. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2013.07.051
  8. Shahabuddin, M.; Liaquat, A. M.; Masjuki, H. H.; Kalam, M. A.; Mofijur, M. (2013). Ignition delay, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with biodiesel, RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS. 21, 623-632. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2013.01.019
  9. Shahabuddin, M.; Masjuki, H. H.; Kalam, M. A.; Bhuiya, M. M. K.; Mehat, H. (2013). Comparative tribological investigation of bio-lubricant formulated from a non-edible oil source (Jatropha oil), INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 47, 323-330. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.03.026
  10. Zulkifli, N. W. M.; Kalam, M. A.; Masjuki, H. H.; Shahabuddin, M.; Yunus, R. (2013). Wear prevention characteristics of a palm oil-based TMP (trimethylolpropane) ester as an engine lubricant, ENERGY. 54, 167-173. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.038
  11. Bhuiya, M. M. K.; Chowdhury, M. S. U.; Ahamed, J. U.; Khan, M. J. H.; Sarkar, M. A. R.; Kalam, M. A.; Masjuki, H. H.; Shahabuddin, M. (2012). Heat transfer performance for turbulent flow through a tube using double helical tape inserts, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER. 39(6), 818-825. doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2012.04.006
  12. Kalam, M. A.; Masjuki, H. H.; Shahabuddin, M.; Mofijur, M. (2012). Tribological characteristics of amine phosphate and octylated/butylated diphenylamine additives infused bio-lubricant, ENERGY EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PART A-ENERGY SCIENCE AND RESEARCH. 30(1), 123-136
  13. Mofijur, M.; Masjuki, H. H.; Kalam, M. A.; Hazrat, M. A.; Liaquat, A. M.; Shahabuddin, M.; Varman, M. (2012). Prospects of biodiesel from Jatropha in Malaysia, RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS. 16(7), 5007-5020. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.05.010
  14. Shahabuddin, M.; Kalam, M. A.; Masjuki, H. H.; Bhuiya, M. M. K.; Mofijur, M. (2012). An experimental investigation into biodiesel stability by means of oxidation and property determination, ENERGY. 44(1), 616-622. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2012.05.032
Scopus
  1. Liang Y.Y., Shahabuddin M. (2026). Hydrogen production from wastewater: technology readiness, economic and environmental assessment, and scale-up challenges with mitigation strategies, Fuel. 411. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.138023
  2. James A., Rahman M.R., Mohamad Said K.A.B., Namakka M., Shahabuddin M., Al-Saleem M.S.M., Al-Humaidi J.Y., Rahman M.M., Salam M.A. (2025). Multifunctional PVDF membranes incorporating graphene, TiO2, and nanocellulose: synergistic effects on filtration and antifouling performance, Rsc Advances. 15(38), 31471-31497. doi:10.1039/d5ra04672f
  3. Khui P.L.N., Rahman M.R., Said K.A.B.M., Namakka M., Shahabuddin M., Al-Saleem M.S.M., Al-Humaidi J.Y., Rahman M.M. (2025). Enhanced flux and surface modification of PVDF hollow fiber membranes using bamboo cellulose/PVA composite coatings, Polymer Bulletin. . doi:10.1007/s00289-025-06023-8
  4. Khui P.L.N., Rahman M.R., Said K.A.B.M., Namakka M., Shahabuddin M., Al-Saleem M.S.M., Al-Humaidi J.Y., Rahman M.M., Kuok K.K. (2025). Influence of Bamboo Cellulose Coating on the Flux Performance of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Hollow Fiber Membrane, Bioresources. 20(4), 8737-8754. doi:10.15376/biores.20.4.8737-8754
  5. Liang Y.Y., Shahabuddin M. (2025). Production of green hydrogen from desalinated water using membranes: A review, Desalination. 614. doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119200
  6. Liang Y.Y., Shahabuddin M., Ahmed S.F., Tan J.X., Ali S.M. (2025). Optimizing sustainable aviation fuel supply chains: challenges, mitigation strategies and modeling advances, Fuel. 402. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.135972
  7. Qureshi M.A., Shahabuddin M., Ishfaq S. (2025). Two decades of renewable energy Talk in Australia, Sustainable Futures. 9. doi:10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100684
  8. Shahabuddin M., Brooks G., Rhamdhani M.A. (2025). Hydrogen Steelmaking, Treatise on Process Metallurgy Volume 5 Energy Environment and Future Aspects of Process Metallurgy. 5, 345-361. doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-33732-1.00024-0
  9. Shahabuddin M., Karimi I.A. (2025). Novel index for assessing national readiness for hydrogen towards net-zero emissions, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 186. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.152080
  10. Shahabuddin M., Rahman M.R., Zulkifli N.W.M., Khandaker M.U., Liang Y.Y. (2025). Wind energy in Bangladesh: recent developments, challenges and policy recommendations, Discover Sustainability. 6(1). doi:10.1007/s43621-025-02096-7
  11. Tan J.X., Ahmad A.L., Li M., Shahabuddin M., Liang Y.Y. (2025). Recent CFD study of fouling in reverse osmosis membrane systems, Advances in Heat Transfer. . doi:10.1016/bs.aiht.2025.06.003
  12. Uddin M.A., Shahabuddin M., Jameel M., Rahman M., Hosen A., Alanazi F., AbdelMongy M., El-kady M.S. (2025). Sustainable construction practices in urban areas: innovative materials, technologies, and policies to address environmental challenges, Energy and Buildings. 341. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115831
  13. Shahabuddin, M., Mofijur, M., Shuvho, M. B. A., Chowdhury, M. A. K., Kalam, M. A., Masjuki, H. H., & Chowdhury, M. A. (2021). A study on the corrosion characteristics of internal combustion engine materials in second-generation jatropha curcas biodiesel. Energies, 14(14). doi: 10.3390/en14144352
  14. Ahmmad M.S., Haji Hassan M.B., Kalam M.A. (2018). Comparative corrosion characteristics of automotive materials in Jatropha biodiesel, International Journal of Green Energy. 15(6), 393-399. doi:10.1080/15435075.2018.1464925
  15. Mofijur M., Masjuki H.H., Kalam M.A., Atabani A.E., Shahabuddin M., Palash S.M., Hazrat M.A. (2013). Effect of biodiesel from various feedstocks on combustion characteristics engine durability and materials compatibility: A review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 28, 441-455. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2013.07.051
  16. Shahabuddin M., Liaquat A.M., Masjuki H.H., Kalam M.A., Mofijur M. (2013). Ignition delay, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with biodiesel, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 21, 623-632. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2013.01.019
  17. Shahabuddin M., Masjuki H.H., Kalam M.A., Bhuiya M.M.K., Mehat H. (2013). Comparative tribological investigation of bio-lubricant formulated from a non-edible oil source (Jatropha oil), Industrial Crops and Products. 47, 323-330. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.03.026
  18. Zulkifli N.W.M., Kalam M.A., Masjuki H.H., Shahabuddin M., Yunus R. (2013). Wear prevention characteristics of a palm oil-based TMP (trimethylolpropane) ester as an engine lubricant, Energy. 54, 167-173. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.038
  19. Bhuiya M.M.K., Chowdhury M.S.U., Ahamed J.U., Khan M.J.H., Sarkar M.A.R., Kalam M.A., Masjuki H.H., Shahabuddin M. (2012). Heat transfer performance for turbulent flow through a tube using double helical tape inserts, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. 39(6), 818-825. doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2012.04.006
  20. Kalam M.A., Masjuki H.H., Shahabuddin M., Mofijur M. (2012). Tribological characteristics of amine phosphate and octylated/butylated diphenylamine additives infused bio-lubricant, Energy Education Science and Technology Part A: Energy Science and Research. 30(1), 123-136
  21. Mofijur M., Masjuki H.H., Kalam M.A., Hazrat M.A., Liaquat A.M., Shahabuddin M., Varman M. (2012). Prospects of biodiesel from Jatropha in Malaysia, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 16(7), 5007-5020. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.05.010
  22. Mofijur M., Masjuki H.H., Kalam M.A., Shahabuddin M. (2012). Experimental study of additive added palm biodiesel in a compression ignition engine, Energy Education Science and Technology Part A: Energy Science and Research. 30(SPEC .ISS.1), 1-12
  23. Shahabuddin M., Kalam M.A., Masjuki H.H., Bhuiya M.M.K., Mofijur M. (2012). An experimental investigation into biodiesel stability by means of oxidation and property determination, Energy. 44(1), 616-622. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2012.05.032
Others
  1. Anikesh Kumar, Chi Hung Vo, M Shahabuddin, Sushant S Garud, Iftekhar A. Karimi (2025), Computers & Chemical Engineering, Volume 201, 109247
Chapter in Books
  1. J.X. Tan, A.L. Ahmad, M. Li, M. Shahabuddin, Y.Y. Liang, Recent CFD study of fouling in reverse osmosis membrane systems, Editor(s): John Patrick Abraham, John M. Gorman, Wolodymyr J. Minkowycz, Advances in Heat Transfer, Elsevier, Volume 60, 2025, Pages 25-46, ISSN 0065-2717, ISBN 9780443345135,
  2. M. Shahabuddin, Geoffrey Brooks, M. Akbar Rhamdhani (2025), Hydrogen Steelmaking, Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 5: Energy, Environment, and Future Aspects of Process Metallurgy 2025, Pages 345-361
Other Publications
  1. 18.M.A. Qureshi, M. Shahabuddin, S. Ishfaq, Two decades of renewable energy ‘Talk’ in Australia, Sustainable Futures, 9 (2025) 100684. - Policy Paper
  2. M. Shahabuddin, Muhammad Akbar Rhamdhani, Geoffrey Brooks, Everybody Talks About Green Steel - How Long To Go Before Making The Green Steel Into Reality? Industry News, Material Australia, April 2022 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Renewable energy (Hydrogen Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biofuel)
  • Gasification and catalysis (Biomass, Coal, Waste)
  • Process modelling (Aspen Plus, Aspen Hysys, HSC Chemistry)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD of multiphase flow)
  • Technoeconomic modeling (TEA, Cash flow modelling)
  • Lice cycle modelling (LCA, Environmental impact assessment)
  • Green steel (Hydrogen steelmaking, BF-BOF, H2DRI, EAF, Melter)

RESEARCH PROJECT

International
  1. 2025 - 2028, International Funding
    Design And Development Of Entrained Flow Gasification Of Biomass To Produce Hydrogen ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2025 - 2028, International Funding
    Materials Selection, Characterization, and System Enhancement of a Lab-Scale Entrained Flow Gasifier ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2024 - 2026, University Grant
    Investigation of Waste Plastic-to-Hydrogen Production, LOHC-Based Storage, and AI-Driven Dynamic LCA for Hydrogen Energy Systems ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Wind Power in Bangladesh: Recent Developments, Challenges and Future Prospect, International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS), The International Water, Air and Soil Conservation society (INWASCON) (International) (16 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025)
  2. The Development of an Excel Spreadsheet Model for The Techno-economics of Hydrogen Supply Chain, Clean Technology as Driver of Sustainable Development: Learnings from Indian and Malaysian Experiences symposium, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya (International) (14 May 2025 - 14 May 2025)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AND VALUABLE CHEMICALS FROM BIOMASS AND WASTE, MOHAMMAD MINTO MOLLA
  2. (2025) DESIGN, OPTIMIZATION AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF VENTURI-NOZZLE BUBBLE GENERATOR OF AERATION IN AQUACULTURE., MD ABU HASAN AL ASKARY