Gofran Chowdhury
Head of Innovation (3E)
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
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500+ connections
About
Let's connect to explore synergies, share insights, and foster meaningful professional relationships. I'm excited to engage with fellow experts in the field and contribute to the collective growth and success of our network.
Experience
Education
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KU Leuven
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (Current) Electrical Engineering
Understanding and exploring the energy yield of the next generation PV modules.
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Sustainable Energy Engineering
The Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) programme provides state-of-the-art education in the fields of solar energy, power generation, energy utilization, turbomachinery, and transformation of energy systems. The emphasis is placed on dealing with energy engineering tasks with due consideration of technical, environmental and socio-economic issues.
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Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship
Ideation-How to create your own company Business innovation
“Ideation” is a course about generating, developing, and evaluating ideas for launching innovative and viable new ventures. Ideation entails a process of discovery designed to lead toward the creation of dynamic and impactful enterprises, whether business or social ventures.
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Islamic University of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering
Activities and Societies: University English Debate Society
Graduated with Honors in Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.
Licenses & Certifications
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education Services
IssuedCredential ID https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/fbf705a5-52f9-4e9b-94fa-bd729824e938/linked_i
Volunteer Experience
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Working group member
ETIP PV - The European Technology & Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics
- Present 1 year 11 months
Science and Technology
Engaged as a volunteer in a forward-looking working group dedicated to driving the integration of photovoltaics through digitalization. Collaborating with a diverse team, we're defining strategic use cases and research priorities by combining industry insights with comprehensive literature and patent analysis. This role allows me to bridge the gap between innovation and practical application, fostering connections between technical and market experts. Join me in shaping a sustainable energy…
Engaged as a volunteer in a forward-looking working group dedicated to driving the integration of photovoltaics through digitalization. Collaborating with a diverse team, we're defining strategic use cases and research priorities by combining industry insights with comprehensive literature and patent analysis. This role allows me to bridge the gap between innovation and practical application, fostering connections between technical and market experts. Join me in shaping a sustainable energy future where digital advancements empower decentralized energy solutions.
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Project Responsible
KU Leuven
- Present 4 years 8 months
Science and Technology
Responsible for the KUL science communication platform Pizza with Engineering Sciences (PEERS). The platform invites PhD researchers from Arenberg doctoral school to present their work to a wider audience. The platform supports science communication and enables intra-departmental collaboration.
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Member
KU Leuven
- Present 4 years 3 months
Education
Appointed member in two KU Leuven steering committees, YouReCa (Young Researchers’ Careers) and OJO workgroup
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Member
EnergyVille
- Present 4 years 3 months
Education
Member of EnergyVille PhD student committee. The focus of the committee is to organize both social and skill-building training courses. Such activities facilitate soft skill development.
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College Student Counselor
Dhaka City College
- 10 months
Education
As a valedictorian, I represented the college class of 2006 as a student member of the college governing council. Primary responsibility was to play an active role to organize student activities in college and take care of the student welfare.
Publications
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Investigating the Effect of Soiling on the Power Production of PV Panels Exposed to Wind: Wind Tunnel Approach
35th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
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Experimentally validated CFD simulations predicting wind effects on photovoltaic modules mounted on inclined surfaces
Elsivier Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
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Novel Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Spatial Convective Heat Transfer over PV-Modules Mounted on an Inclined Surface with an Underlying Air Gap
35th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
Courses
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Advanced Renewable Energy
MJ2412 (2015)
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Applied Heat & Power Technology
MJ2426 (2015)
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Energy Management
MJ2410 (2015)
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Ideation- Creating Your Own Company
ME2814
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Numerical Methods
MJ2424 (2015)
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Renewable Energy Technology
MJ2411 (2014)
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Sustainable Energy Utilization
MJ2407 (2014)
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Sustainable Power Generation
MJ2405 (SPG 2014)
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Thermal Turbomachinery
MJ2430 (2015)
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Turbomachinery
MJ2429 (2015)
Projects
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Thermal analysis and cost effective design of a low-temperature PV thermal module
- Present
-Researching to incorporate recycled plastic material in the thermal component setup
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Simulation of wind flow pattern in KTH campus to install a wind turbine
-Simulated wind flow pattern in STAR CCM+ for computational fluid dynamics analysis
-Carried out research to find feasible place to install a 10 kW wind turbine in KTH campus
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Bolivia energy outlook within 2035
-Introduced the energy balance of Bolivia with the impact of several energy scenarios in future of this country. LEAP software was used for energy analysis
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Bangladesh secretariat 50 kWp on-grid solar power station
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-Worked in design and installation team of Bangladesh’s first on-grid feed in tariff based 50 kWp solar power plant on the roof top of Prime minister’s secretariat office in Dhaka
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Carbon-Clean Development Mechanism research
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-Involved in Carbon-Clean Development Mechanism research. Main goal was to identify CDM subsidization model for solar pump & hybrid solar home systems
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USA Consulate's eco-friendly car charging station, Bangladesh
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-Designed USA Consulate Bangladesh’s 20 kWp standalone, electric car charging station
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Sulla 650 kWp off grid solar power plant, Shunamganj, Bangladesh
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-Reduced 15% project area in the largest battery backup solar power plant in Asia (650 kWp) by interactive 3D model with shadow simulation and structural load analysis
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Study of Tool Wear and Surface Roughness by Artificial Neural Network
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-Developed Artificial Neural Network by MATLAB for smart prediction
-Devised experimental data setup through Central Composite Rotatable Design
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Honors & Awards
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International Scholar
KU Leuven
Awarded with 10 month of research fellowship to conduct Masters thesis in IMEC in cooperation with KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm.
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Swedish Institute Study Scholarship
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students and are awarded for studies in Sweden starting in an autumn semester. The scholarships are intended for full-time master's level studies in Sweden and cover both living costs and tuition fees.
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Organisation of Islamic cooperation (OIC) scholarship
Organisation of Islamic cooperation
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation target highly-qualified students from 57 member states and are awarded for studies in Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh. The scholarships are intended for full-time bachelor's level in engineering studies in Bangladesh and cover tuition fees, medical services and partial living expenses.
www.oic-oci.org/oicv3/subweb/eep/index.html
www.iutoic-dhaka.edu/financial_aid
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bangla
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi
Limited working proficiency
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Swedish
Elementary proficiency
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Dutch
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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Swedish Instiute Network for Future Global Leaders
Member
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The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
Member
- PresentThe Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) is the most prestigious National Professional Organization of the country. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of the country. IEB includes all disciplines of engineering. On of the major goal of IEB is to ensure the professional excellence and continuous professional development of the engineers in the country. It has also been working relentlessly to establish close and co-operation with the other professional bodies both in…
The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) is the most prestigious National Professional Organization of the country. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act of the country. IEB includes all disciplines of engineering. On of the major goal of IEB is to ensure the professional excellence and continuous professional development of the engineers in the country. It has also been working relentlessly to establish close and co-operation with the other professional bodies both in Bangladesh and outside the country.
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