Introduction

Md Aman Uddin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut (UConn) in 2016. He worked as a Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University until January 2019. Before joining BUET, he spent one year at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), USA, as a Postdoctoral Fellow. His research interests include electrochemical energy systems, electrolyzers, fuel cells, batteries, renewable energy, and climate change.

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Research Interest

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. By combining these elements, they produce power with high efficiency, emitting only heat and water vapor as byproducts.

Electrolyzers

Electrolyzers are the functional inverse of fuel cells, using electricity to split water into green hydrogen. For energy storage, they bridge the gap between peak renewable production and long-term grid stability, converting excess power into a high-density, zero-emission fuel.

Energy Conversion and Storage

Optimizing energy conversion is key to hydrogen fuel cell performance. By efficiently transforming chemical energy into electricity, we bridge the gap between intermittent renewables and reliable power. Robust energy storage systems ensure this green hydrogen remains a scalable, high-density solution for sustainable grids.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is the strategic practice of minimizing waste while maintaining performance. For professionals in storage and power, it’s the vital bridge to grid stability—ensuring every kilowatt generated is utilized or stored with maximum precision and minimal thermal loss.

Transport Phenomena

Transport phenomena—the exchange of mass, momentum, and energy—dictate the performance of electrochemical systems. Mastering these gradients is essential for optimizing ion flow in batteries and managing heat and species distribution in fuel cells and electrolyzers to maximize overall efficiency.

Empowering Women-led Agricultural Microenterprises in Rural Bangladesh

The core focus of our project is empowering rural women with climate-smart technology—who face systemic disadvantages and are disproportionately affected by climate change.

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Optimization of Porous Transport Layer for Low-Cost Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Water Electrolyzer

Conducted experimental characterization of common PTLs with varying porosities through thermal conductivity, mechanical, and electrical conductivity measurements to identify materials with high conductivity and strong mechanical stability.

Captive Power Generation for Industries in Bangladesh – Overview and Recommendations on Efficiency Improvement

Evaluated the efficiency, environmental impact, and power quality of captive generator sets in Bangladesh’s industries, including a comparison with grid power.

Development of a Design Standard for Easybikes in Bangladesh

Developed a guideline for standardization of currently used designs, considering the techno-economic feasibility of the Easybikes.

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