Design and Optimization of Bio-Based Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage in Diverse Urban and Industrial Applications

Project ID: AIRG/2024/MPE/07/14

Funding Source: AUST Internal Research Grant

Project Awarded: 20th April 2025

 

Principal Investigator:

Mr. Saif Rahman Khan

Lecturer (Grade-I)

MPE Department, AUST

saif.mpe@aust.edu

 

Co-principal Investigator/s:

Mr. Yeadul Islam Sazal

Lecturer (Grade-I)

MPE Department, AUST

sazal.me@aust.edu

 

Md. Sabit Shahriar Haque

Research and Dev. Engineer

Research & Dev. Dept., Vendy Limited sabitshahriarh@gmail.com

 

Project Duration: 2 Years

Budget Approved: 10,00,000.00

Expected Research Outcomes:

  • Improved energy efficiency in urban heating and cooling systems.
  • Sustainable and scalable TES solutions for smart buildings and industrial applications.
  • Contribution to research on bio-based PCM innovations and renewable energy integration.