Prof. Hussein A Kazem
Biography
Hussien Kazem has earned his BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. from Iraq and the United Kingdom, respectively. He has been in academia since 1995 as a lecturer at Al-Mamon College, the University of Technology, Al Tahady University, Sohar University, Newcastle University, and the National University of Malaysia. Hussein has been involved in academia and research for the past quarter-century and is affiliated with professional organisations and engineering groups.He has organised, attended, and served as a referee for several conferences, symposiums, and workshops.He is the author of numerous works on renewable energy and power electronics/quality, including more than 230 papers published in scientific journals and conferences, around 50 invited lectures, and seven books. Dr Hussein is the recipient of the Vice Chancellor Award for Research and Industry from Sohar University. He has also received numerous national and international honours. He is a co-inventor on two patents. He had graduated more than 55 BSc, 8 MSc, and 5 PhD students under his supervision. Dr Hussein is considered among the top 2% of scientists in the world by Stanford University (2019-2022).
Qualification
- PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Newcastle University, UK, 2009
- MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, Iraq, 1994
- BSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Technology, Iraq, 1991
Teaching Interest
- Renewable & Sustainable Energy
- Advance Electronics & Power Electronics Design
- Power Electronics
- Electrical machines and drive
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
- Power Systems Analysis
- Project Management
- Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Renewable & Energy Management
- Fundamental of Electrical Engineering
- Energy Systems and Sustainable Development
- Calculus and Statistics
- Introduction to Digital Systems
Research Interest
- Photovoltaic. Photovoltaic Power Systems. PV/T
- Renewable Energy
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Optimization
- Power Electronics and Power Quality
- Power Systems and Electrical Machines
Publications
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., & Al-Waeli, A. H. (2022). Effect of CuO-water-ethylene glycol nanofluids on the performance of photovoltaic/thermal energy system: an experimental study. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 44(2), 3673-3691.
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., Al-Waeli, A. H., & Sopian, K. (2022). Effect of dust and cleaning methods on mono and polycrystalline solar photovoltaic performance: An indoor experimental study. Solar Energy, 236, 626-643.
- Kazem, H. A. (2021) Evaluation of PV output in terms of environmental impact based on mathematical and artificial neural network models. International Journal of Energy Research.
- Kazem, H. A., Al-Waeli, A. H., Chaichan, M. T., & Sopian, K. (2021). Numerical and experimental evaluation of nanofluids based photovoltaic/thermal systems in Oman: Using silicone-carbide nanoparticles with water-ethylene glycol mixture. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 26, 101009.
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., Al‐Waeli, A. H., & Sopian, K. (2021). Investigation of a nanofluid‐based photovoltaic thermal system using single‐wall carbon nanotubes: An experimental study. International Journal of Energy Research, 45(7), 10285-10303.
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., Al-Waeli, A. H., & Sopian, K. (2021). Comparison and evaluation of solar photovoltaic thermal system with hybrid collector: An experimental study. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 22, 100845.
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., Al-Waeli, A. H., & Sopian, K. (2020). Evaluation of aging and performance of grid-connected photovoltaic system northern Oman: Seven years’ experimental study. Solar Energy, 207, 1247-1258.
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., Al-Waeli, A. H., & Sopian, K. (2020). A review of dust accumulation and cleaning methods for solar photovoltaic systems. Journal of Cleaner Production, 123187.
- Al-Waeli, A. H., Kazem, H. A., Yousif, J. H., Chaichan, M. T., & Sopian, K. (2020). Mathematical and neural network modeling for predicting and analyzing of nanofluid-nano PCM photovoltaic thermal systems performance. Renewable Energy, 145, 963-980.
- Kazem, H. A., Al-Waeli, A. H., Chaichan, M. T., Al-Waeli, K. H., Al-Aasam, A. B., & Sopian, K. (2020). Evaluation and comparison of different flow configurations PVT systems in Oman: A numerical and experimental investigation. Solar Energy, 208, 58-88.
- Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., Al-Waeli, A. H., & Sopian, K. (2020). A novel model and experimental validation of dust impact on grid-connected photovoltaic system performance in Northern Oman. Solar Energy, 206, 564-578.
- Al-Waeli, A. H., Sopian, K., Yousif, J. H., Kazem, H. A., Boland, J., &
Chaichan, M. T. (2019). Artificial neural network modeling and analysis of photovoltaic/thermal system based on the experimental study. Energy Conversion and Management, 186, 368-379. - Kazem, H. A., & Chaichan, M. T. (2019). The effect of dust accumulation and cleaning methods on PV panels’ outcomes based on an experimental study of six locations in Northern Oman. Solar Energy, 187, 30-38.
- Kazem, H. A. (2019). Evaluation and analysis of water-based photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 13, 100401.
- Al‐Waeli, A. H., Kazem, H. A., Yousif, J. H., Chaichan, M. T., & Sopian, K. (2019). Mathematical and neural network models for predicting the electrical performance of a PV/T system. International Journal of Energy Research, 43(14), 8100-8117.
- Al-Waeli, A. H., Kazem, H. A., Chaichan, M. T., & Sopian, K. (2019). Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Systems: Principles, Design, and Applications. Springer Nature.