Areas of Expertise
- Numerical modeling and analysis of flow around stationary and oscillating circular cylinder using LES and RANS (Computational Fluid Dynamics- CFD)
- Study of Vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) phenomenon in skyscrapers, towers, pipes, and bridges.
- Experimental flow analysis (Energy harvesting-wind tunnel)
- Flow behavior of aerosols in human respiratory tract
- Design and Analysis of Gasketed Bolted Pipe Joints under combined loading applications using Numerical techniques (FEA Study)
- CFD in water treatment
- Biomedical Engineering
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Oct 2014 – 02-July 2018)
University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (QS Global world Ranking-59)
Dissertation: Numerical modeling and analysis of flow around stationary and oscillating circular cylinder.
- MS in Computational/ Design and Analysis (Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2009)
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Topi, Swabi, Pakistan.
Dissertation: Stamina of Gasketed Pipe Flange Joint under Combined Loading: 3D FEA Study.
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Sept 2003 – Dec 2007)
The University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
Biography
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Niaz has a strong academic background in the Mechanical Engineering field combined with (05) years of industrial/research experience as Manager Technical and more than (06) years post-PhD teaching experience at the university level. His research interest includes CFD analysis of Vortex induced vibration (VIV) phenomenon, Fluid structure interaction (FSI), transport and deposition of aerosol particles in human respiratory system, multiphase flow, Design and analysis of gasketed bolted flange pipe joints, renewable energy, and failure analysis (structural, modal and thermal). In recent research activities, Dr.Niaz has secured 03 research grants worth USD 90,000/-. He has published more than (65) Journal articles (with Impact factor (ISI-indexed) in high visible journals.
Achievements
- Successfully developed ANSYS Authorized Training Centre (ATC) at National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. It is the only authorized training Centre in Pakistan
- Secured 04 research grants worth (70,000 USD) in 2021-2022
- Published 60+articles in Impact Factor (ISI-indexed) Journals.
- Outstanding students feedback in all subjects
- High Impact factor publication record: Received honorarium at National University of Sciences & Technology, H-12 Campus, Pakistan.
- NUST Community Services Club (NCSC) Al-Qalam program has been awarded 3rd place in the prestigious 2020 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship
- Ph.D. scholarship awarded by National University of Sciences & Technology, H-12 Campus, Pakistan.
- MS Fellowship awarded by National Engineering and Scientific Commission (Maritime Technology complex), Islamabad Pakistan
Affiliations
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Grants & Contracts Awarded
- Grant Scheme Grant Awardee Organization Grant Title Role Grant Amount in (USD) Award Year
- Deanship of Graduate Studies & Scientific Research University of Bahrain Enhancing Disinfection Efficiency in Drinking Water Treatment through Optimized Hydraulics and Mixing in Ozone Contactors PI 13000 $ 2024
- National Research program for Universities- Higher Education Commission (HEC) HEC Pakistan Flow behavior of aerosols in human respiratory tract to optimize the drug delivery for better treatment in pulmonary diseases. PI 57000 $ 2022
- National Research program for Universities- Higher Education Commission (HEC) HEC Pakistan Integrated Life Cycle Environmental, Energy Use and Socioeconomic Impact of Peshawar BRT System and its Comparison with Other Modes of Passenger Transportation Co-PI 25000$ 2022
- Industry-Academia partnership NESCOM Highspeed air inlet performance estimation using CFD tools PI 2000$ 2021
Publications & Presentations
List of Selected Publications in Journals Having Impact Factor
Dr Niaz Bahadur Khan
*Corresponding Author (CA)
- Rehman, Ubaid Ur, Adnan Munir, Niaz Bahadur Khan, Ming Zhao, Muhammad Kashif, Mohammad S. Islam, Zeeshan Saeed, and Mian Ashfaq Ali. ""Numerical investigation of vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of a rotating cylinder in in-line and cross-flow directions subjected to oscillatory flow."" Ocean Engineering 304 (2024): 117917. (IF=4.37-Q1) *CA
- Khurram Mushtaq, Runmin Zou, Asim Waris, Uzma Shafique, Niaz B Khan, M. Ijaz Khan, Mushtaq, K., Waris, A., Zou, R., Shafique, U., Khan, N. B., Khan. (2024). A Comprehensive Approach to Wind Turbine Power Curve Modeling: Addressing Outliers and Enhancing Accuracy. Energy, 131981, (IF=9-Q1)
- Khubaib Zafar Ghumman, Sadaqat Ali, Niaz B. Khan, M. Ijaz Khan, Hafiz T. Ali & Mirjalol Ashurov(2024), Optimization of TIG welding parameters for enhanced mechanical properties in AISI 316L stainless steel welds. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. (IF-2.9-Q2)
- Anwar, M. U., Khan, N. B* et.al. Variation in Vortex-Induced Vibration Phenomenon Due to Surface Roughness on Low-and High-Mass-Ratio Circular Cylinders: A Numerical Study. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10(10), 1465, 2022. (IF= 2.744-Q1) *CA
- Haider, Niaz B Khan*, et.al, Numerical investigation of the effect of spanwise length and mesh density on flow around cylinder at Re=3900 using LES model, 10.1371/journal.pone.0266065, PlosOne, 2022, (IF=2.78-Q2) *CA
- Anwar, M. U., Lashin, M., Khan, N. B*, et.al. Effect of Variation in the Mass Ratio on Vortex-Induced Vibration of a Circular Cylinder in Crossflow Direction at Reynold Number= 104: A Numerical Study Using RANS Model. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10(8), 1126. 2022. (IF= 2.744-Q1) *CA
- Khan, Niaz Bahadur* et.al; Numerical investigation of flow around cylinder at Reynolds number= 3900 with large eddy simulation technique: effect of spanwise length and mesh resolution, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, Vol 233, Issue 2,pp 417-427, SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England, 2019 (IF= 1.31-Q3) *CA
- Khan, Niaz B*; Ibrahim, Zainah B; et.al; Numerical simulation of flow with large eddy simulation at Re= 3900: A study on the accuracy of statistical quantities, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 30 No. 5, pp. 2397-2409, Emerald Publishing Limited,2019 (IF= 1.96-Q1) *CA
- Khan, Niaz Bahadur*; Ibrahim, Zainah; Numerical investigation of vortex-induced vibration of an elastically mounted circular cylinder with One-degree of freedom at high Reynolds number using different turbulent models, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, Vol 233,Issue 2, pp 443-453,SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England,2019 (IF= 1.31-Q3) *CA
- Khan, Niaz B*; Ibrahim, Zainah; et.al; ,VIV study of an elastically mounted cylinder having low mass-damping ratio using RANS model, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol 121,pp 309-314,Pergamon, 2018 (IF=3.46-Q1 ) *CA
- Khan, Niaz Bahadur*; Ibrahim, Zainah; et.al; ,Numerical investigation of the vortex-induced vibration of an elastically mounted circular cylinder at high Reynolds number (Re= 104) and low mass ratio using the RANS code, PlosOne, Vol 12,Issue 10, pp e0185832,Public Library of Science San Francisco, CA USA, 2017 (IF=2.81-Q2) *CA
- Shahzad, A. A., Mushtaq, S., Waris, A., Gilani, S. O., Alnuwaiser, M. A, Jameel, M, & Khan, N. B. J. B. (2022). A Low-Cost Device for Measurement of Exhaled Breath for the Detection of Obstructive Lung Disease. 12(6), 409, BioSensors 2022 (IF= 5.52- Q1) *CA
- Khan, Niaz B*; Abid, Muhammad; et.al; ,Joint strength of gasketed bolted pipe flange joint under combined internal pressure plus axial load with different (industrial and ASME) bolt-up strategy, Proc
