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Dr Barun Das

Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Email: b.das@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO5.248  

Dr Das is a Lecturer and research scholar of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering. He completed his PhD degree from Edith Cowan University, Australia in 2018 and received a research medal award from the School of Engineering. His research interests include the development of integrated energy systems, micro-grid energy systems for multi-generation applications, and green hydrogen production.

Research areas and interests

  • Hybrid energy optimisation for multi-generation system applications
  • Multi-scale modeling and techno-econo-environmental assessment
  • Renewable energy systems (solar desalination, green hydrogen, energy storage)

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2018.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • Ahmed, MM., Das, B., Das, P., Hossain, MS., Kibria, MG. (2024). Energy management and sizing of a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system for community electricity, fresh water, and cooking gas demands of a remote island. Energy Conversion and Management, 299(2024), article number 117865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117865.
  • Ghamati, E., Khiadani, M., Das, B. (2024). Techno-economic and multi-objective optimization of a hydrogen liquefaction plant based on RBC integrated with ORC for waste heat recovery. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 83(2024), 1349-1358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.08.137.
  • Paul, UK., Mohtasim, MS., Kibria, MG., Das, B. (2024). Nano-material based composite phase change materials and nanofluid for solar thermal energy storage applications: Featuring numerical and experimental approaches. Journal of Energy Storage, 98(2024), article number 113032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113032.
  • Kibria, MG., Mohtasim, MS., Paul, UK., Das, B., Saidur, R. (2024). Impact of hybrid nano PCM (paraffin wax with Al2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles) on photovoltaic thermal system: Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and enviroeconomic analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 436(2024), article number 140577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140577.
  • Hossain, MS., Chowdhury, MM., Das, B., Islam, MR., Kibria, MG., Banik, S. (2024). A sustainable energy approach for pumping and irrigation in the Barind Region of Bangladesh. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2024(2024), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-023-02711-z.
  • Mohtasim, MS., Das, B. (2024). Biomimetic and bio-derived composite Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage applications: A thorough analysis and future research directions. Journal of Energy Storage, 84(2024), article number 110945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.110945.
  • Karmaker, H., Siddique, A., Das, B., Islam, MN. (2024). Modeling and performance investigation of novel inorganic Cs4CuSb2Cl12 nanocrystal perovskite solar cell using SCAPS-1D. Results in Engineering, 22(2024), article number 102106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102106.
  • Kibria, MG., Paul, UK., Mohtasim, MS., Das, B., Mustafi, N. (2024). Characterization, optimization, and performance evaluation of PCM with Al2O3 and ZnO hybrid nanoparticles for photovoltaic thermal energy storage. Energy and Built Environment, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbenv.2024.06.001.
  • Kanka, SD., Kibria, MG., Anika, UA., Das, B., Hossain, MS., Roy, D., Mohtasim, MS. (2024). Impact of various environmental parameters and production enhancement techniques on direct solar still: A review. Solar Energy, 267(2024), article number 112216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112216.
  • Hossain, MS., Riad, MI., Bhowmik, S., Das, B. (2024). Experimental Investigation On Hydrogen-Rich Syngas Production Via Gasification Of Common Wood Pellet In Bangladesh: Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, And Techno-Econo-Environmental Feasibility Studies. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05875-w.
  • Molu, RJ., Naoussi, SR., Bajaj, M., Wira, P., Mbasso, WF., Das, B., Tuka, MB., Singh, AR. (2024). A techno-economic perspective on efficient hybrid renewable energy solutions in Douala, Cameroon’s grid-connected systems. Scientific Reports, 14(1), article number 13590. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64427-4.
  • Hossain, MS., Wasima, F., Shawon, MS., Mourshed, M., Das, B. (2024). Valorization of food waste into hydrogen energy through supercritical water gasification: Generation potential and techno-econo-environmental feasibility assessment. Renewable Energy, 235(2024), article number 121382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121382.
  • Kibria, MG., Mohtasim, MS., Paul, UK., Fahim, IA., Nafi, N., Das, B., Mohammed, H. (2024). A Review on Composite Phase Change Materials and Fins-Based Li-Ion Battery Thermal Management Systems with Design Perspectives and Future Outlooks. Energy and Fuels, 38(15), 13637-13660. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c02062.
  • Jaman, A., Das, B., Mahim, M., Hasan, A., Siddika, S., Ahmed, MM., Okonkwo, PC. (2024). Techno-econo-environmental analysis of sustainable hybrid solar-wind-biogas using municipal solid waste-based grid independent power plant with dual mode energy storage strategy. Energy, 307(2024), article number 132777. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.132777.
  • Hossain, MS., Paul, S., Das, B., Das, P., Nuhash, SS. (2024). Techno-Econo-Environmental Feasibility Analysis And Investigation Of Engine Performance, Combustion, And Emission Characteristics Using Co-Pyrolytic Oil Derived From Tea Waste And Potato Skin. Applied Energy, 377(2025), article number 124451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124451.
  • Anika, UA., Kibria, MG., Kanka, SD., Mohtasim, MS., Paul, UK., Das, B. (2024). Exergy, exergo-economic, environmental and sustainability analysis of pyramid solar still integrated hybrid nano-PCM, black sand, and sponge. Solar Energy, 274(2024), article number 112559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112559.
  • Kibria, MG., Paul, UK., Hasan, A., Mohtasim, MS., Das, B., Mourshed, M. (2024). Current prospects and challenges for biomass energy conversion in Bangladesh: Attaining sustainable development goals. Biomass and Bioenergy, 183(2024), article number 107139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107139.
  • Hossain, MS., Wasima, F., Shawon, MS., Das, B., Das, P., Paul, S. (2024). Hydrogen from food waste: Energy potential, economic feasibility, and environmental impact for sustainable valorization. Energy Reports, 11(2024), 3367-3382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2024.03.008.
  • Siddique, A., Nurul Islam, M., Karmaker, H., Asif Iqbal, A., Al Mazed Khan, A., Aminul Islam, M., Das, B. (2024). Numerical modelling and performance investigation of inorganic Copper-Tin-Sulfide (CTS) based perovskite solar cell with SCAPS-1D. Results in Optics, 16(2024), article number 100713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rio.2024.100713.
  • Hossain, MS., Das, B., Das, A., Roy, TK. (2024). Investigating the techno-economic and environmental feasibility of biogas-based power generation potential using food waste in Bangladesh. Renewable Energy, 232(2024), article number 121017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121017.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Das, A., Peu, SD., Hossain, MS., Akanda, MA., Salah, MM., Akanda, MM., Rahman, M., Das, B. (2023). Metal Oxide Nanosheet: Synthesis Approaches and Applications in Energy Storage Devices (Batteries, Fuel Cells, and Supercapacitors). Nanomaterials, 13(6), Article number 1066. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13061066.
  • Das, A., Peu, SD., Hossain, MS., Das, B. (2023). Integration of ion transport membrane with conventional powerplant to enhance the plant capacity with improved power production. Heliyon, 9(6), Article number e16387. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16387.
  • Jacques Molu, RJ., Naoussi, SR., Wira, P., Mbasso, WF., Kenfack, ST., Das, B., Ali, E., Alshareef, MJ., Ghoneim, SS. (2023). Optimizing Technical and Economic Aspects of Off-Grid Hybrid Renewable Systems: A Case Study of Manoka Island, Cameroon. IEEE Access, 11(2023), 130909-130930. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3332693.
  • Das, P., Das, B., Islam, M., Rahman, M., Hassan, R., Shuvo, KA. (2023). Investigation of a reliable and sustainable stand-alone hybrid energy system for freshwater supply: a case study. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 42(1), 236-267. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2185866.
  • Peu, SD., Das, A., Hossain, MS., Akanda, MA., Akanda, MM., Rahman, M., Miah, MN., Das, B., Islam, AR., Salah, MM. (2023). A Comprehensive Review on Recent Advancements in Absorption-Based Post Combustion Carbon Capture Technologies to Obtain a Sustainable Energy Sector with Clean Environment. Sustainability, 15(7), Article number 5827. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075827.
  • Das, A., Peu, SD., Akanda , MA., Salah, MM., Hossain, MS., Das, B. (2023). Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Inorganic Lead-Free Cs3Bi2I9-Based Perovskite Photovoltaic Cell: Impact of Various Design Parameters. Energies, 16(5), Article number 2328. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052328.
  • Hossain, MS., Masuk, NI., Das, B., Das, A., Kibria, MG., Chowdhury, MM., Shozib, IA. (2023). Theoretical estimation of energy potential and environmental emissions mitigation for major livestock manure in Bangladesh. Renewable Energy, 217(November 2023), Article number 119354. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119354.
  • Hossain, MS., Shozib, IA., Das, B., Hossain, MS., Das, A., Islam, MR., Kulsum, M. (2023). Characterization, performance assessment, techno-economic potential, and process optimization of scrap tire pyrolysis in Bangladesh. Journal of Cleaner Production, 421(October 2023), Article number 138522. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138522.
  • Das, B., Hassan, R., Kumar, PP., Hoque, I., Nuvvula, RS., Maruf, AM., Das, A., Okonkwo, PC., Khan, B. (2023). Optimum Design, Socioenvironmental Impact, and Exergy Analysis of a Solar and Rice Husk-Based Off-Grid Hybrid Renewable Energy System. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, 2023(2023), Article number 3597840. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3597840.
  • Ahmed, MR., Barua, T., Das, B. (2023). A comprehensive review on techno-environmental analysis of state-of-the-art production and storage of hydrogen energy: challenges and way forward. Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 45(2), 5905–5937. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2023.2211029.
  • Ahmed, MR., Das, B., Tushar, MS. (2023). Investigation of a grid-integrated hybrid energy system for residential and electric vehicle (3-wheeler) loads under schedule grid outage. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 80(October 2023), 241-258. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2023.08.057.
  • Hossain, MS., Islam, MR., Das, A., Himel, HH., Das, B., Roy, TK., Hasan, MS. (2023). An energy-efficient pumping system for sustainable cities and society: Optimization, mathematical modeling, and, impact assessment. Energy Reports, 10(November 2023), 819-836. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2023.07.029.
  • Karmaker, H., Siddique , A., Das, B. (2023). Numerical investigation of lead free Cs2TiBr6 based perovskite solar cell with optimal selection of electron and hole transport layer through SCAPS-1D simulation. Results in Optics, 13(December 2023), Article number 100571. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rio.2023.100571.
  • Ahmed, MS., Karal, R., Das, B., Das, A. (2023). Experimental investigation of cooling, wind velocity, and dust deposition effects on solar PV performance in a tropical climate in Bangladesh. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 50(October 2023), Article number 103409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2023.103409.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Das, P., Das, B., Rahman, M., Hassan, R. (2022). Evaluating the prospect of utilizing excess energy and creating employments from a hybrid energy system meeting electricity and freshwater demands using multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. Energy, 238(1), Article number 121860. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121860.
  • Das, B., Hassan, R., Islam, MS., Rezaei, M. (2022). Influence of energy management strategies and storage devices on the techno-enviro-economic optimization of hybrid energy systems: A case study in Western Australia. Journal of Energy Storage, 51(Article in press), Article number 104239. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.104239.
  • Tuly, SS., Islam, MS., Hassan, R., Das, B., Sarker, MR. (2022). Investigation of a modified double slope solar still integrated with nanoparticle-mixed phase change materials: Energy, exergy, exergo-economic, environmental, and sustainability analyses. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 37(Article in press), Article number 102256. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.102256.
  • Hasan, K., Yousuf, SB., Tushar, MS., Das, B. (2022). Effects of different environmental and operational factors on the PV performance: A comprehensive review. Energy Science and Engineering, 10(2), 656 - 675. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1043.
  • Hassan, R., Das, B., Hasan, M. (2022). Integrated off-grid hybrid renewable energy system optimization based on economic, environmental, and social indicators for sustainable development. Energy, 250(Article in press), Article number 123823. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123823.
  • Tuly, SS., Ayon, AB., Hassan, R., Das, B., Khan, RH., Sarker, MR. (2022). Performance investigation of active double slope solar stills incorporating internal sidewall reflector, hollow circular fins, and nanoparticle-mixed phase change material. Journal of Energy Storage, 55(Article in press), Article number 105660. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.105660.
  • Roy, D., Hassan, R., Das, B. (2022). A hybrid renewable-based solution to electricity and freshwater problems in the off-grid Sundarbans region of India: Optimum sizing and socio-enviro-economic evaluation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 372(Article in press), Article number 133761. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133761.
  • Beitelmal, WH., Okonkwo, PC., Al Housni, F., Grami, S., Emori, W., Uzoma, PC., Das, B. (2022). Renewable energy as a source of electricity for Murzuq health clinic during COVID‑19. MRS Energy & Sustainability, 9(1), 79–93. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43581-021-00020-w.
  • Tuly, SS., Hassan, R., Das, B., Sarker, MR. (2022). Investigating the energetic, exergetic, and sustainability aspects of a solar still integrating fins, wick, phase change materials, and external condenser. Journal of Energy Storage, 55(Article in press), Article number 105462. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.105462.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Das, P., Das, B., Mustafi, NN., Sakir, MT. (2021). A review on pump-hydro storage for renewable and hybrid energy systems applications. Energy Storage, 3(4), Article number e223. https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.223.
  • Das, B., Hassan, M., Rashid, F. (2021). Optimal sizing of a grid-independent PV/diesel/pump-hydro hybrid system: A case study in Bangladesh. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 44(Article in press), Article number 100997. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.100997.
  • Islam, MS., Das, B., Das, P., Rahaman, MH. (2021). Techno-economic optimization of a zero emission energy system for a coastal community in Newfoundland, Canada. Energy, 220(Article in press), Article number 119709. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.119709.
  • Das, B., Hasan, M. (2021). Optimal sizing of a stand-alone hybrid system for electric and thermal loads using excess energy and waste heat. Energy, 214(January 2021), Article number 119036. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.119036.
  • Hassan, R., Barua, H., Das, B. (2021). Energy, exergy, exergo-environmental, and exergetic sustainability analyses of a gas engine-based CHP system. Energy Science and Engineering, 9(12), 2232 - 2251. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.979.
  • Das, B., Hassan, R., Tushar, MS., Zaman, F., Hassan, M., Das, P. (2021). Techno-economic and environmental assessment of a hybrid renewable energy system using multi-objective genetic algorithm: A case study for remote Island in Bangladesh. Energy Conversion and Management, 230(Article in press), Article number 113823. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113823.
  • Das, B., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2021). Integrating renewables into stand-alone hybrid systems meeting electric, heating, and cooling loads: A case study. Renewable Energy, 180(December 2021), 1222-1236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.09.016.
  • Tuly, SS., Sarker, MR., Das, B., Rahman, M. (2021). Effects of design and operational parameters on the performance of a solar distillation system: A comprehensive review. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 14(Article in press), Article number 100599. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2021.100599.
  • Das, B., Alotaibi , MA., Das, P., Islam, M., Das, SK., Hossain , MA. (2021). Feasibility and techno-economic analysis of stand-alone and grid-connected PV/Wind/Diesel/Batt hybrid energy system: A case study. Energy Strategy Reviews, 37(Article in press), Article number 100673. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2021.100673.
  • Das, B., Tushar, MS., Zaman, F. (2021). Techno-economic feasibility and size optimisation of an off-grid hybrid system for supplying electricity and thermal loads. Energy, 215(Article in press), Article number 119141. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.119141.
  • Rezaei, M., Dampage, U., Das, B., Nasif , O., Borowski, PF., Mohamed , MA. (2021). Investigating the Impact of Economic Uncertainty on Optimal Sizing of Grid-Independent Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems. Processes, 9(8), Article number 1468. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9081468.
  • Das, B., Tushar, M., Hassan, R. (2021). Techno-economic optimisation of stand-alone hybrid renewable energy systems for concurrently meeting electric and heating demand. Sustainable Cities and Society, 68(May 2021), Article number 102763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.102763.
  • Das, B., Hasan, M., Das, P. (2021). Impact of storage technologies, temporal resolution, and PV tracking on stand-alone hybrid renewable energy for an Australian remote area application. Renewable Energy, 173(August 2021), 362-380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.03.131.

2020

Journal Articles

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Associate Supervisor

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