معرفی
Professor Souman Rudra is a faculty member at the Department of Engineering Sciences within the University of Agder (Norway) since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy Technology from Aalborg University (Denmark, 2013) and has served as Associate Professor (2013-2022) and Visiting Researcher at the University of Alberta (2012). His career spans institutions including Aalborg University, Ajou University, and CUET.
- Education: Ph.D. (Aalborg University, 2013), MSc (Aalborg University, 2010), BSc (Chittagong University, 2007)
- Pedagogical Training: Uniped courses, doctoral supervision qualifications, and lecturing skill development
His research focuses on renewable energy systems with specialization in biomass conversion, thermal energy, quad-generation plants, and process simulation. Recent studies emphasize hydrodynamic cavitation for biomass processing, hydrogen production from waste, and advanced battery material development. His publications bridge chemical engineering, energy systems, and material science with applications in:
- Biofuel production from lignocellulosic materials
- Quad-generation system optimization
- Photocatalytic energy storage solutions
- Machine learning applications in thermal plants
- Industrial waste-to-energy technologies
Current teaching responsibilities include courses on:
- ENE 415: Combined Heat and Power Systems
- ENE 227: Thermodynamic and Heating System
- ENE 230: Fluid Flow and HVAC System
- ENE 420: Bioenergy
