Md. Salim Newaz Kazi

Dr. Salim Newaz Kazi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He obtained his BSc, MSc, and MS in Mechanical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Chemical and Materials Engineering. After a long career in the petrochemical industry and consultancy work in different engineering companies, Dr. Kazi transitioned to academics in 2009. He is specialized in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, particle characterization, heat exchanger fouling mitigation, nanofluid synthesis and applications, and renewable energy. He has many years of engineering service experience in petrochemical industries and chemical plants where he worked as a senior engineer and plant manager. He also worked as a consultant for different engineering companies and was involved in plant design and installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and so on. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng, UK), a fellow of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (FIEB, Bangladesh), and a member of several professional bodies, including the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE, UK) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM, Malaysia). Dr. Kazi has supervised and evaluated many Ph.D. and master’s theses. He has published numerous technical papers in national and international journals and conference proceedings. He has also published technical book chapters and edited engineering books. He has participated in many international engineering conferences and congresses and has given invited speeches. He has also filed many patents. Dr. Kazi received several awards in recognition of his contributions to research and innovation. He is an active member of the editorial board of several international journals. Dr. Kazi has developed an active research network both at home and abroad.