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On July 28, 2018, I earned my Doctorate in Earth and Space Sciences from the Universidade de Évora, Portugal. Before that, in September 2014, I completed a Master's in Computer Science and Engineering from United International University in Bangladesh, which was affiliated with the University of Bradford, United Kingdom. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from United International University on January 17, 2008. I have previously held the position of Assistant Professor at Daffodil International University in Bangladesh. I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Universidade de Évora, working in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation, and Control Lab, with funding from UniversaPulsar LDA. In addition, I am a co-founder of Neuralsolar, a spin-off of the University of Évora powered by UniversaPulsar LDA, which focuses on improving the efficiency of renewable energy sources and achieving zero carbon emissions. As an entrepreneur, I have worked to create employment opportunities for young researchers, who are actively contributing to the company’s goals. Our company collaborates with PACT of Alentejo in the digitalization of the region. We aim to bridge the gap between education and industry, fostering innovation and sustainable growth. Under the umbrella of UniversaPulsar LDA, we have launched two ongoing projects: NeuralPulsar (https://neuralpulsar.pt) and RapidGov (https://rapidgov.pt), both of which are centered on sustainable development through renewable energy. I have actively participated in various scientific conferences and served as a reviewer for academic organizations and publications. My research interests encompass renewable energy, atmospheric physics, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) within the domains of engineering and natural sciences. Currently, I am co-supervising two doctoral students and one master's student. I have published four journal articles, contributed to four book chapters, and presented numerous papers at international conferences. In recognition of my work, I have received various awards and distinctions.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Masud Rana Rashel

Citation names

  • Rashel, Masud Rana
  • Rashel, M.R.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
3119-2E35-1911
ORCID iD
0000-0003-1367-1383
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Du8jp4EAAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus Author Id
57193616920

Email addresses

  • mrashel@neuralsolar.pt (Professional)
  • masudranarashel@gmail.com (Personal)

Telephones

Mobile phone
  • (+351) 920413407 (Personal)

Addresses

  • University of Evora, R. Romão Ramalho 59, 7000-671, Evora, Evora, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Natural sciences - Earth and Environmental Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
  • Engineering and Technology - Electrotechnical Engineering, Electronics and Informatics - Computer Hardware and Architecture

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Bengali (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2018/07/28
Concluded
 Earth and Space Sciences (Doutoramento)
Major in Physics of Atmosphere and Climate
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
"Modeling of photovoltaic panels in variable internal and environmental conditions with non-constant load." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 With high distinction
2011/01/05 - 2014/09/23
Concluded
 Computer Science and Engineering (Master)
Major in Computing
United International University, Bangladesh
"Analysis of Optical Radiation Efficiency of nanoparticles on the basis of different dielectric constants" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 3.80 out of 4.00
2010/01/21 - 2010/10/10
Concluded
 Computer science (Master)
Major in Computing
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
2005/10/05 - 2008/01/17
Concluded
 Computer Science and Engineering (Bachelor)
Major in Computing
United International University, Bangladesh
"Quantum Computing and Quantum Information System" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 3.52 out of 4.00
2003/06/05 - 2005/09/19
Concluded
 Computer Science and Engineering (Bachelor)
Major in Computing
City University, Bangladesh
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/02/19 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade de Évora, Portugal
Universidade de Évora, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/09/24 - 2019/04/08 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/02/01 - Current CEO Universapulsar LDA, Portugal
Universapulsar LDA, Portugal
2012/05/01 - 2015/02/28 System Engineer Kona Software Lab Ltd, Bangladesh
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/02/01 - Current Agenda Mobilizadora: AUTOMATED & INTEGRATED LARGE AIRCRAFT NDI ASSISTED BY VIRTUAL REALITY
C645727867-00000066
Research Engineer
Ongoing
2020/01/01 - 2023/12/31 INSTITUTE OF EARTH SCIENCES
UIDP/04683/2020
10.54499/UIDP/04683/2020
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Instituto de Ciências da Terra, Portugal

Universidade de Évora, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2020/01/01 - 2023/12/31 INSTITUTE OF EARTH SCIENCES
UIDB/04683/2020
10.54499/UIDB/04683/2020
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Instituto de Ciências da Terra, Portugal

Universidade de Évora, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 INSTITUTO DE CIÊNCIAS DA TERRA
UID/GEO/04683/2019
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade de Évora, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Rashel, M.R.; Melicio, R.; Tlemcani, M.; Goncalves, T.. Modeling and Simulation of PV Panel Under Different Internal and Environmental Conditions with Non-constant Load. 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-030-17771-3_33
Book chapter
  1. Rashel, Masud Rana; Islam, Mahmudul; Sultana, Sharmin; Ahmed, Md. Tofael; Akhund, Tajim Md. Niamat Ullah; Sikta, Jebun Naher. "Internet of Things Platform for Advantageous Renewable Energy Generation". In Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Computing Applications, 107-117. Springer Singapore, 2021.
    10.1007/978-981-16-5207-3_10
  2. Akhund, Tajim Md. Niamat Ullah; Roy, Gunjon; Adhikary, Animesh; Ashraful Alam, Md.; Newaz, Nishat Tasnim; Rana Rashel, Masud; Abu Yousuf, Mohammad. "Snappy Wheelchair: An IoT-Based Flex Controlled Robotic Wheel Chair for Disabled People". In Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies (ICTCS 2020), 803-812. Springer Singapore, 2021.
    10.1007/978-981-16-0882-7_71
  3. Akhund, Tajim Md. Niamat Ullah; Snigdha, Shouvik Roy; Reza, Md. Sumon; Newaz, Nishat Tasnim; Saifuzzaman, Mohd.; Rashel, Masud Rana. "Self-powered IoT-Based Design for Multi-purpose Smart Poultry Farm". In Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, 43-51. Springer Singapore, 2020.
    10.1007/978-981-15-7062-9_5
Conference paper
  1. Faisal, Fahad; Rashel, Masud Rana; Ahmed, Md Tofael; Tlemcani, Mouhaydine. "A Comparative Review on Cooling Techniques to Develop Hybrid PV/T Panel". 2021.
    10.1109/icccnt51525.2021.9579937
  2. Rashel, M.R.; Albino, A.; Tlemcani, M.; Goncalves, T.C.F.; Rifath, J.; Hasan, A.. "MATLAB Simulink modeling of photovoltaic cells for understanding shadow effect". 2017.
    10.1109/ICRERA.2016.7884434
  3. Rashel, M.R.; Albino, A.; Veiga, A.; Ahmed, M.T.; Tlemcani, M.; Goncalves, T.C.F.. "Comparison of Photovoltaic panel's standard and simplified models". 2017.
    10.1109/ICSAE.2016.7810175
  4. Ahmed, M.T.; Goncalves, T.; Albino, A.; Rashel, M.R.; Veiga, A.; Tlemcani, M.. "Different parameters variation analysis of a PV cell". 2017.
    10.1109/ICSAE.2016.7810183
  5. Rashel, M.R.; Albino, A.; Goncalves, T.; Tlemcani, M.. "Sensitivity analysis of parameters of a photovoltaic cell under different conditions". 2017.
    10.1109/SKIMA.2016.7916242
  6. Bose, S.; Rashel, M.R.. "Implementing e-governance using OECD model (modified) and Gartner Model (modified) upon agriculture of Bangladesh". 2007.
    10.1109/ICCITECHN.2007.4579410
Conference poster
  1. Salgado, R.; Lopes, F.M.; Abreu, E.F.M.; Cavaco, A.; Rashel, M.R.; Canhoto, Paulo; Costa, M.J.; et al. "Simulation of Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) in Alentejo with the Meso-NH model. Several case studies". Paper presented in 10º Simpósio de Meteorologia e Geofísica da APMG e XVIII Encontro Luso-Espanhol de Meteorologia, Lisbon, Portugal, 2017.
Journal article
  1. Md Tofael Ahmed; Masud Rana Rashel; Mahmudul Islam; Tania Tanzin Hoque; Mouhaydine Tlemçani; Fernando M. Janeiro. "Characterization, Performance, and Efficiency Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Systems". Energies (2025): https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051050.
    10.3390/en18051050
  2. Md Tofael Ahmed; Masud Rana Rashel; Mohammad Abdullah-Al-Wadud; Tania Tanzin Hoque; Fernando M. Janeiro; Mouhaydine Tlemcani. "Mathematical Modeling, Parameters Effect, and Sensitivity Analysis of a Hybrid PVT System". Energies (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/en17122887.
    10.3390/en17122887
  3. Md Tofael Ahmed; Masud Rana Rashel; Mahmudul Islam; A. K. M. Kamrul Islam; Mouhaydine Tlemcani. "Classification and Parametric Analysis of Solar Hybrid PVT System: A Review". Energies (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030588.
    10.3390/en17030588
  4. Islam, M.; Rashel, M.R.; Ahmed, M.T.; Islam, A.K.M.K.; Tlemçani, M.. "Artificial Intelligence in Photovoltaic Fault Identification and Diagnosis: A Systematic Review". Energies 16 21 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85176330813&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/en16217417
  5. Md. Tofael Ahmed; Rashel, M.R.; Fahad Faisal; Tlemçani, Mouhaydine. "Non-iterative MPPT Method: A Comparative Study". International Journal of Renewable Energy Research 10 02 (2020): 549-557.
    Open access
  6. Rashel, M.R.; Ahmed, Md T.; Satter, S.S.; Islam, Saiful; Tlemcani, M.; Melicio, R.. "Modelling for Classifying Different Shadow of Obstacles on a c-Si PV Panel". Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal 18 (2020): 116-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.24084/repqj18.244.
    Published • 10.24084/repqj18.244
  7. Rashel, Masud Rana; Ahmed, Md Tofael; Gonçalves, Teresa; Tlemçani, Mouhaydine; Melicio, Rui. "Analysis of Environmental Parameters Sensitivity to Improve Modeling of a c-Si Panel". Sensor Letters 16 3 (2018): 176-181. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/sl.2018.3937.
    Published • 10.1166/sl.2018.3937
  8. Rashel, M.R.; Rifath, J.; Gonçalves, T.C.F.; Tlemçani, M.; Melício, R.. "Sensitivity analysis through error function of crystalline-si photovoltaic cell model integrated in a smart grid". International Journal of Renewable Energy Research 7 4 (2017): 1926-1933. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85040000338&partnerID=MN8TOARS.

Other

Other output
  1. Temperature Impact and Efficiency Analysis of Hybrid PVT System. Hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) systems are a type of solar system that combines the functions of a photovoltaic and a solar thermal in one unit [1]. The PV panels generate electricity from sunlight, while the thermal collection system captures the excess heat produced by the PV panels and uses it to produce warm water or space heating [2]. According to the recent analysis, the efficiency of th. 2023. Ahmed, Md Tofael; Rashel, Masud Rana; Ahmed, Md Jubair; Tlemçani, Mouhaydine. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/34066.
  2. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUES REVIEW FOR HYBRID PHTOVOLTAIC THERMAL SYSTEM. In this work, solar hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panel’s different mathematical modelling and simulation techniques are described. Mathematical and thermal model development and simulation technique is considered as the initial conditions to simulate the system’s behavior. This article discusses about improved modelling and implementation technique of hybrid PVT technology to enhance the pane. 2023. Ahmed, Md Tofael; Rashel, Masud Rana; Janeiro, Fernando; Tlemçani, Mouhaydine. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/34114.
  3. Modelling and Parameter Analysis of Hybrid PVT Panel. The most used and conventional types of solar energy technologies (photovoltaic and thermal panels) are used to construct hybrid Photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems that cogenerates electrical and thermal energy simultaneously [1]. Mathematical and thermal model development techniques are considered as the initial conditions to simulate the PVT system’s behaviour [2]. This article discusses about i. 2023. Ahmed, Md Tofael; Tlemçani, Mouhaydine; Janeiro, Fernando; Sellami, Assia; Rashel, Masud Rana. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/34151.
  4. Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis of Hybrid Solar System. Efficiency in the solar energy system is obtained by studying, modeling and analyzing the emerging hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PVT) technology that produces simultaneous electrical and thermal energy [1]. This paper describes the study and analyses of mathematical [2] model including thermal and electrical modeling [3-4] to obtain the effective efficiency of the hybrid photovoltaic thermal system. 2023. Ahmed, Md Tofael; Rashel, Masud Rana; Sellami, Assia; Janeiro, Fernando; Tlemçani, Mouhaydine. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/34146.
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2023/08/01 - Current Modeling and Development of a Low-Cost Embedded System for MPPT of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal System
Co-supervisor of Md Tofael Ahmed
 Mechatronics Engineering and Energy (PhD)
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2023/04/01 - Current Design and optimization of a smart grid system with high penetration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
Co-supervisor
 Solar Energy Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Évora, Portugal
2021/07/01 - Current Optimization of Photovoltaic electricity production: an environmental approach
Co-supervisor
 Earth and Space Sciences (PhD)
Universidade de Évora, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/04/24 - 2033/04/28 Parallelization with MPI and shared memory parallelization with OpenMP for high-performance computing, Technical university of Wien, Austria
Other
 Parallelization with MPI and shared memory parallelization with OpenMP
Technische Universität Wien, Austria
2020/10/01 - 2021/05/31 Introduction to Quantum Computing with Coding with Qiskit, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Algorithms, and Quantum Applications
Other
 Introduction to Quantum Computing Course
Qubit by Qubit, United States

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2022/04/01 - 2022/12/03 IET Image Processing (1751-9667) WILEY

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2019/05/25 - Current Institute of Earth Science (ICT), Portugal Collaborating Member

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2024/04/18 - 2024/04/20 The ACM Southeast (ACMSE) conference
Member
 Kennesaw State University, United States

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2018/12/21 - 2018/12/22 The Second International Conference on Recent Trends in Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Solapur University, Solapur, Maharastra State, India

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2018/09/23 - 2019/04/08 2018-2019 Digital Logic Desing (Bachelor) Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
2018/09/23 - 2019/04/08 2018-2019 Embedded System (Bachelor) Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2021/03/16 - Current Electronics (2079-9292) MDPI
2018/05/01 - Current International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (1309-0127) Gazi Univ., Fac. of Technology, Dep. of Electrical et Electronics Eng

Scientific expedition

Activity description Institution / Organization
2024/06/06 - 2024/06/21 2nd AGORA aerosol training school, This training on the characterization of atmospheric aerosol using in-situ and remote sensing techniques was held under a hybrid format at the Andalusian Global ObseRvatory of the Atmosphere (AGORA), Granada, Spain, from 6th to 21st June 2024. Universidad de Granada, Spain
2023/10/21 - 2023/10/22 Training for Drone System Development The Linux Foundation, United States
2018/06/19 - 2018/06/21 2nd Alqueva Summer School on Atmospheric and Inland Water Sciences Universidade de Évora, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2021 StartUp Fund
Portugal Ventures, Portugal
2019 Best oral communication award, International Congress on Advanced Materials for Photonics, Sensing, and Energy Applications 2019
International Congress on Advanced Materials for Photonics, Sensing, and Energy Applications 2019, Morocco

Title

2018 High Distinction
Universidade de Évora, Portugal

Other distinction

2015 Erasmus Mundus External operation Window- Asia Regional Call, an European Union funded FUSION scholarship
2010 Erasmus Mundus External operation Window- Asia Regional Call, an European Union funded eLink scholarship.