The Advanced Fluid Flow Research Group (AFFRG) maintains a prolific record of high-impact scholarly contributions, with over 2,400 citations and an h-index of 24. Our research findings are consistently published in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals such as Elsevier, Springer, Nature, and Taylor & Francis.
2026:
M.M. Ahmed, N.Z. Dipu, M.A. Badhon, Md.M. Alam, T. Cheng, M.H. Masud, Piezoelectric Harvesters for Flow‐Induced Vibration Energy: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Prospects, International Journal of Energy Research 2026 (2026) 2566605.
2. M.H. Masud, S. Debnath, Md.N. Hossen, N.A.A. Qasem, Md.M. Alam, N.Z. Saimoon, Md.N. Salehin, M.M. Ahmed, Biomimetics in Helmet Design: A Review of Aerodynamic Perspectives, Journal of Engineering 2026 (2026) 3149327.
3. N.Z. Saimoon, M. Hasan Masud, N. Salehin, Md.M. Alam, A.K.M. Faisal, M. Rabiul, Aerodynamic Performance of Bio-inspired Vortex Generator on Automobiles, Eng. Res. Express (2026).
4. M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, M. Raihan, M.M.Z. Shahadat, Multi-Objective Optimization of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Blades for Improved Aerodynamic Performance: An Experimental Approach, in: 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering (ICMMPE 2026), Gazipur, Bangladesh, 2026.
2025:
1. G.A. Hossain, N.Z. Saimoon, Md.N. Salehin, M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, Recent advancements in biomimetic application in underwater glider development: Current opportunities and future trends, Ain Shams Engineering Journal 16 (2025).
2. M.H. Masud, I.J. Ankhi, A.K.M. Faisal, Md.M. Alam, Translating marine biology into engineering: A review of biomimicry and its applications, Ocean Engineering 339 (2025) 122108.
3. M.H. Masud, A.K.M. Faisal, M.M. Alam, P. Dabnichki, Performance Analysis of Little Penguin Wing for the Application in Microair Vehicles: A Numerical and Experimental Approach, International Journal of Aerospace Engineering 2025 (2025) 9989267.
4. D.K. Paul, H.M. Robin, N. Paul, M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, Advancements and applications of wind tunnel testing in aerial vehicle development: A state-of-the-art overview, Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal 72 (2025) 102244.
5. H.M. Robin, M.M. Ahmed, Md.R.I. Sarker, Md.N. Hasan, M.H. Masud, Aerodynamic Performance Investigation of a Biomimetic‐Based Small‐Scale Horizontal‐Axis Wind Turbine: An Experimental Analysis, Wind Energy 28 (2025) e70031.
6. Md.N. Salehin, N.Z. Saimoon, M.M. Ahmed, Md.R.I. Sarker, M.H. Masud, Passive flow control devices for road vehicles: A comprehensive review, Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal 62 (2025) 101953.
7. M.H. Masud, A.K.M. Faisal, Md.M. Alam, A.I. Rafi, R. Islam, I.J. Ankhi, H. Bai, H. Wang, Corrugated airfoils for enhanced low-speed aerodynamics: A bio-inspired review, Physics of Fluids 37 (2025) 085120.
8. M.M. Ahmed, H.M. Robin, M.Md.Z. Shahadat, M.H. Masud, Innovative approaches for reducing wind turbine noise: A review from mechanical and aerodynamic perspective, Energy Reports 13 (2025) 728–746.
9. M.M. Ahmed, Md.K. Islam, M.H. Masud, Evaluating wind energy feasibility in different locations of Bangladesh: A techno-economic and environmental perspective, Energy Conversion and Management: X 28 (2025) 101352.
10. M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, Md.H.H. Himel, M.Md.Z. Shahadat, Comparative Analysis Among Different Performance Improvement Techniques for Wind Turbines in Terms of Energy and Economy for Small, Medium, and Large‐Scale Applications, International Journal of Energy Research 2025 (2025) 5963986.
11. I.J. Ankhi, G.A. Hossain, A.K.M. Faisal, Md.R.-U. Hasan, S. Barua, M.H. Masud, Material flow analysis and risk evaluation of informal and formal E-waste recycling processes in Bangladesh: Towards sustainable management strategies, Journal of Cleaner Production 497 (2025) 145090.
12. A.K.M. Faisal, I.J. Ankhi, G.A. Hossain, M.M. Ahmed, M. Siddhpura, M.H. Masud, Emerging concerns associated with E-waste exposure in Bangladesh, Environ Sci Pollut Res 32 (2025) 8595–8628.
13. Md.H.H. Himel, M. Akter, A.K.M. Faisal, M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, Low-cost innovative food dryers for developing countries: current status and future prospect, Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies 104 (2025) 104109.
14. M.H. Masud, Md.H.H. Himel, M.M. Ahmed, S.A. Chowdhury, P. Dabnichki, Energy, exergy, exergo-economic and exergo-environmental analysis of waste heat-based convective dryer, Energy 312 (2024) 133632.
15. Md.N. Hossan, A.M. Parvej, M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, Solar PV based power generation in Bangladesh: Prospect and Challenges, Next Research 2 (2025) 101007.
2024:
1. O.S. Olayiwola, M.H. Masud, A.K.M. Faisal, M. Siddhpura, A. Siddhpura, Optimization of Dimpled Surface of NACA0012 Airfoil to Enhance the Aerodynamic Performance, Journal of Propulsion Technology 45 (2024) 3808–3821.
2. M.M. Ahmed, A.K.M. Faisal, M.Md.Z. Shahadat, G.A. Hossain, M.H. Masud, Numerical Investigation of the Aerodynamic Performance of Different Airfoil Configurations for Low-Speed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Applications, in: 9th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering (BSME ICTE 2024), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024.
3. A.K.M. Faisal, I.J. Ankhi, G.A. Hossain, M.H. Masud, Blending Airfoils: An Innovative Approach to improve the Aerodynamic Performance of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, in: 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Materials Engineering, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2024.
4. Md.H.H. Himel, M. Raihan, Md.K.H. Mrida, F. Sayed, M.M. Ahmed, Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of a Biomimetic based Fixed Wing for Micro Aerial Vehicle Applications, in: International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Materials Engineering 2024 (ICMIME2024), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2024.
5. Md.H.H. Himel, Md. Rokunuzzaman, Md.K.H. Mrida, M. Raihan, M.M. Ahmed, M.H. Masud, Numerical Investigation of the Aerodynamic Performance of a Biomimetic Fixed Wing Micro Aerial Vehicle, in: 9th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering (BSME ICTE 2024), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024.
6. G.A. Hossain, A.K.M. Faisal, I.J. Ankhi, P. Dabnichki, M.H. Masud, Design Modification of Slocum Underwater Glider: A Numerical Approach, in: 9th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024.
7. M.M. Ahmed, M.N. Hossan, M.H. Masud, Prospect of waste-to-energy technologies in selected regions of lower and lower-middle-income countries of the world, Journal of Cleaner Production 450 (2024) 142006.