Associate Profeesor, Jiangsu Maritime Institute, China
Dr. Muhammad Aqeel is an accomplished Associate Professor at Jiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, China, specializing in Naval Architecture and Intelligent Manufacturing. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) from North China Electric Power University, Beijing, he has extensive expertise in wind turbine blade optimization, fluid-structure interaction, and renewable energy systems. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, where he contributed to teaching, research, and lab development. His industrial experience includes roles as an O&M Engineer at Ecopack Limited, focusing on thermal power plant operations. Dr. Aqeel has published numerous high-impact journal articles, secured a patent, and received accolades for his teaching and research excellence. His work bridges theoretical innovation and practical applications in energy systems, fluid dynamics, and structural health monitoring.
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Education 🎓
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering), North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China (2016–2020). Dissertation: The Interaction Theory of Flowing Air and Wind Turbine Blade and Its Application.
- Master of Sciences in Energy Management, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan (2013–2015). Dissertation: Synthetic Natural Gas: An Alternative Energy Option for Natural Gas.
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Honors), Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2007–2011). Final Project: Design and Fabrication of a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine.
- Recipient of the Chinese Government Scholarship (2016–2020) and Merit Scholarship during MS studies.
Experience 💼
- Associate Professor, Jiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, China (2023–Present). Teaching mechanical engineering courses and conducting research in naval architecture and intelligent manufacturing.
- Assistant Professor, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan (2016–2023). Taught mechanical engineering courses, supervised thesis projects, and developed labs (e.g., Fluid Mechanics, Statics, and Dynamics).
- Lecturer, Swedish College of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan (2015–2016). Delivered courses and assisted in research proposal development.
- O&M Engineer, Ecopack Limited, Pakistan (2009–2014). Managed operations and maintenance of thermal power plant equipment, including steam turbines, boilers, and heat exchangers.
Awards and Honors 🏆
- Best Teaching Award, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Study Excellence Certificate, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China.
- Chinese Government Scholarship (4 years) for Ph.D. studies.
- Merit Scholarship during MS studies at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.
- Secured Technology Development Fund (TDF) worth 14 million PKR from the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
- Recognized for organizing international conferences on Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Applied Science & Engineering.
Research Focus 🔬
Dr. Aqeel’s research focuses on thermal engineering, fluid-structure interaction, and renewable energy systems. His work includes:
- Optimizing wind turbine blade design for improved aerodynamic performance and energy conversion.
- Developing theoretical models for blade chord and twist angle optimization.
- Investigating fluid dynamics in wind turbines and heat exchangers.
- Exploring structural health monitoring using flexible strain sensors.
- Analyzing soil erosion on steep hills and its environmental impact.
- Contributing to chaos theory and synchronization in dynamical systems.
Publication Top Notes 📚
- Soil erosion on steep hills with varying vegetation patterns [J] Physics of Fluids (2025).
- Development of AgNPs-PVP/TPU based flexible strain sensors for structural health monitoring [J] Results in Engineering (2024).
- Integer and fractional order analysis of a 3D system and generalization of synchronization [J] Chaos, Solitons & Fractals (2022).
- Generation of Multidirectional Mirror Symmetric Multiscroll Chaotic Attractors [J] Chaos, Solitons & Fractals (2022).
- Theoretical prediction of wear of disc cutters in tunnel boring machines [J] Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (2018).
- Dynamical and fractal properties in periodically forced stretch-twist-fold flow [J] Chinese Journal of Physics (2017).
- Analogy Theory and application of pressure difference of wind turbine blade profile [J] Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology (2020).
- Study on characteristics of the interaction between flowing air and wind turbine blade [J] Journal of China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (2017).
- New Theory and Method for Improving Utilization and Conversion Rate of Wind Turbine [J] Journal of Basic Science and Engineering (2017).
- Force analysis of fan blade surface based on Wilson method [C] 14th Annual Academic Exchange Conference of North China Electric Power University (2017).
- SNG and N2 comparison and Alternative energy option [C] 1st International Conference on Energy Systems for Sustainable Development (2015).
Conclusion 🌟
Dr. Muhammad Aqeel is a distinguished academic and researcher with a strong background in mechanical engineering, thermal systems, and renewable energy. His contributions to wind turbine optimization, fluid dynamics, and structural health monitoring have been widely recognized through high-impact publications, patents, and awards. With a blend of industrial and academic experience, he continues to drive innovation in energy systems and engineering education, making significant strides in sustainable technology development.