Dr Khondokar Mizanur Rahman

Teaching and Research Fellow (Environmental Engineering)

Email:: Khondokar.Rahman@bcu.ac.uk
Phone:: +44 (0)121 202 8545

Khondokar Mizanur Rahman is a Teaching and Research Fellow for Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering and the Built Environment. He has been involved in the field of environmental research since 2004.

He has been a member of the Waste and Energy Research Group (WERG) since 2007, working in the field of sustainable waste management.

He has a range of industry links, in both the UK and Bangladesh. He worked as a Research Officer in New Life and Company Limited, Bangladesh from November 2001 to April 2005. He also worked for Positive Energy Sussex and Energise Sussex Coast for two years.

He has also worked as a researcher for Grameen Shakti (Rural Energy) and Grameen Bank, Advance Engineering and BCSIR in Bangladesh, and Farm Renewables, Kingdom Bioenergy and Evergreen Gas in the UK.

He trained in using an AD plant operating system at Barfoot Energy in the UK, in line with EU law on AD plant operation.

He has spoken at conferences at Imperial College London and the University of Nottingham, as well as presenting his research at the First International Conference on Microfinance and Renewable Energy organised by Planet Finance and European Union in ULB, Brussels, in 2009.

He has also attended many national and international conferences as a delegate, particularly in the renewable energy sector in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

Academic Experience:

Invigilator of undergraduate students, University of Brighton

Examination paper marking of undergraduate students, University of Brighton
Invigilator and tutor, Birmingham City University (BCU)
CPD course (Biomass Feedstock) instructor, Birmingham City University
Working on course development: BSc in Humanitarian Engineering, Birmingham City University
Lab work for MSc in Environmental Sustainability, Birmingham City University
Seasonal lecturer in Biomass supply chain management for MSc, Birmingham City University
Coursework assessment brief: ENG5053 Sustainable Design and Manufacture
Sessional lecturer: ENG5049 Environmental Studies and Thermodynamics

Current Activity

Areas of Expertise

Qualifications

Memberships

Publications

Published:

Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2018). Implementation of biomass based bioenergy project: supporting sustainable development for low income countries. Enerzine 2nd issue, ISSN2518-6485, p45-48, Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka)
Rahman, K. M., Melville, L., D. Fulford and S M Imamul Huq, (2017). Green-house gas mitigation capacity of a small scale rural biogas plant calculations for Bangladesh through a general Life Cycle Assessment approach. Waste Management & Research, p 1-11.
Aminu B., Lynsey M. and Rahman K. M. (2017). Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by Microalgae – Livestock System: A Review. Book of Abstracts 4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, TIIKM, ISSN 2362-1036 Vol. 3, 2017, pp. 27-39.
Rahman, K. M., D. Fulford and Melville, L., (2017). Evaluating the Potential of Rice Straw as a Co-digestion Feedstock for Biogas Production in Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Catalysis Science and Technology, Vol 4, p 8-14
Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2017). Promoting bioenergy production in developing countries through understanding the socio cultural impacts on domestic internal air pollution and health. The AD Network (BBSRC NIBB) Early Career Researcher Event July 2017, Birmingham.
Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2016). Conference paper titled An Assessment of Rice Straw as a Potential feedstock for Anaerobic Digestion, The AD Network (BBSRC NIBB) Early Career Researcher Event July 2016, Birmingham.
Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2016). Book Section - Anaerobic Digestion Systems. National Renewable Energy Expo, Institute of Energy, Dhaka University, Path to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Energine, 1: vol. 1, p 99-102, ISSN 2518-6485
Rahman, K. M., Melville, L., S. M. Imamul Huq & S. K. Khoda (2016). Understanding bioenergy production and optimisation at the nanoscale – a review, Journal Experimental Nanoscience, Vol. 11 Issue 10 p 762-775, DOI: 10.1080/17458080.2016.1157905
Rahman, K. M., R. Woodard, E Manzanares and M. K. Harder, (2015). Conference paper titled Determination of the Potential impact of Small and Medium Anaerobic Digester Systems potential in Bangladesh. The ADNet Early Career Researcher Conference, Warwick University, June 29-30, 2015
Rahman, K. M., Melville, L. and S K Khoda. (2015). Conference paper titled Role of nanoparticles on bioenergy research, Advances in Nanotechnology, Birmingham City University, 9th -10th June 2015.
Rahman, K. M., R. Woodard, E. Manzanares and M. K. Harder, (2014). An assessment of anaerobic digestion capacity in Bangladesh. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review. Vol. 32, p 762–769.
Rahman, K. M., Molla, A.H. and Rahman, M.A., (2006). “Feasibility of Sustainable Recycling of Municipal Solid Waste as Organic Fertilizer for Plant Growth and Development” “The Agriculturist”- A Scientific Journal of Krishi Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Vol.4 No. 1&2 (7-14p).
Rahman, K. M. (2007). 'Third International Botanical Conference on Plant Resources for Human Development” in GBER (Global Built Environment Review), An International Journal of 'Architecture, Planning, Development and Environment, Vol.6 No. 1, pp. 60-61.
Rahman, K. M. (2009). Thesis on “A Critical Investigation of the Carbon Footprint and Potential Energy Contribution of Small and Medium Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Bangladesh” published in Waste and Resources Research Repository (WARRR) of Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK
Rahman K. M., E. Manzanares, Ryan Woodard and Marie K Harder, (2012). An evaluation of the Potential Anaerobic Digestion Feedstock, Biogas yield size and its Management Impact on Rural Society in Bangladesh, the 3rd International Annual Conference on Engineering, Project and Production Management (EPPM).
Rahman K. M., Hossain T., M. A. Rahman and A. J. M. S. Karim (2005). Effect of Municipal Solid Waste on Tomato. Botanical Conference 2005 on Plant Resources for Human Development. P-34.
Rahman, K. M. (2009). 'An abstract on Environmental Impact of domestic anaerobic digestion in Bangladesh and UK' Tackling Waste 2009, the 6th annual Tackling Waste Conference, showcasing novel and innovative ways to tackle waste, University of Nottingham.
Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2015). “How bioenergy can empower rural communities in developing countries: What NWE can learn?” RESCON 2015 conference, Birmingham City University.
Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2017). Desk based evaluation of biomass potential for Anaerobic (AD) - Commercial food waste, pruning from horticultural waste and municipal green waste, A Report for the Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative Limited (BHESCo). The Urban Community Energy Fund from the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Rahman, K. M., Lloyd C., Leyland L., Wall R., Singh M., Uddin S., Balliger B., Stevens D. and Melville, L., (2017). Jute the sustainability composites: Future Fibre RESCON 2015 conference, Birmingham City University.

Submitted, under review or in preparation:

Rahman, K. M., R. Woodard and M. K. Harder, (2018). Energy yield potential from the anaerobic digestion of most common animal manure and its impacts to the society context Bangladesh. Submitted to the Journal “Energy & Environment”. Under Review, Manuscript ID - EAE-17-0340).
Melville, L., Raju, P., Byrne, W., Feroz, M., Rahman, K., (2018). Challenges and opportunities of mapping and managing biomaterials for energy in North West Europe. XXVI International Materials Research Congress (IMRC) 2017, Mexico.
Rahman, K. M., E. David and Melville, L., (2018). Implementation of Bioenergy systems towards achieving United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (To be submitted to Journal - Environmental Science and Policy)
Rahman, K. M., E. David and Melville, L., (2018). Determination of the Potential impact of domestic Anaerobic Digester Systems: A community based research initiative in rural Bangladesh (To be submitted to Journal – Bioresources Technology)
Rahman, K. M. and Melville, L., (2018). Use of clean bioenergy and impacts on domestic internal air pollution (IAP) and health, (To be submitted to Journal - Energy Research and Social Science)

Reviewer:

Journal Energies (Impact Factor 2.265)
Energy and Environment (0.302)
Bioengineering