Md Nazmul Islam Sarkar

Research Interests

Optoelectronics & Photonics Photonics and Electro-Optical Engineering Photovoltaic power systems Renewable energy Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Teaching Strengths

Electrical Power System
Electrical Engineering
Electronic and Photonic Devices
Renewable Energy
Electronics

Mr Md Nazmul Islam Sarkar

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

College of Sciences

I am a researcher and educator in Electrical Engineering with expertise in optical fiber sensing technologies and renewable energy systems. My research focuses on optical fiber sensors, solar and wind energy, solar photovoltaic technologies, and power systems with high renewable energy integration. I teach core electrical engineering subjects, including Electrical Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Foundation Mathematics for Engineering. My work combines advanced sensing, data-driven methods, and practical engineering education to support the transition toward intelligent and sustainable energy and healthcare systems.
 
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, and a Master of Science in Renewable Energy from the University of Dhaka. I am currently a PhD candidate at the Future Industries Institute, Adelaide University. I was awarded the President’s Scholarship from Pakistan to support my undergraduate studies and am currently a recipient of the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship from the Commonwealth of Australia. I am a Graduate Member of Engineers Australia, the Pakistan Engineering Council, and the IEEE, and a member of the IEEE Power & Energy Society and the Australia and New Zealand Optical Society.

My current research interests include optical fiber sensors, solar energy, wind energy, solar photovoltaic technologies, and power systems with high renewable energy penetration.

Date Position Institution name
2026 - ongoing Tutror Adelaide University
2025 - 2025 Lecturer University of Adelaide
2024 - ongoing Visiting Lecturer Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
2023 - 2023 Course Coordinator and Lecturer University of South Australia
2018 - 2018 Tutor RMIT University

Language Competency
Bengali Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2021 - 2026 Future Industries Institute, Adelaide University Australia PhD
2014 - 2017 University of Dhaka Bangladesh Master of Science in Renewable Energy
2008 - 2012 University of Engineering and Technology Taxila Pakistan BSc in Electrical Engineering

Year Citation
2024 Sarkar, M. N. I., Nguyen, L. V., Kilpatrick, A. D., Lancaster, D. G., & Warren-Smith, S. C. (2024). Dynamic Multimode Fiber Specklegram Sensor Smart Bed Enabled by Deep Learning. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 42(18), 6342-6350.
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2021 Islam, M. N., & Ghosh, H. R. (2021). Performance enhancement of an a-Si:H/mc-Si:H heterojunction p-i-n solar cell by tuning the device parameters. Dhaka University Journal of Science, 69(2), 88-95.
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2018 Sarkar, M. N. I., Meegahapola, L. G., & Manoj, D. (2018). Reactive power management in renewable rich power grids: a review of grid-codes, renewable generators, support devices, control strategies and optimization algorithms. IEEE Access, 6, 41458-41489.
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2017 Sarkar, M. N. I., & Ghosh, H. R. (2017). Techno-economic analysis and challenges of solar powered pumps dissemination in Bangladesh. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 20, 33-46.
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2017 Sarkar, M. N. I., Sifat, A. I., Reza, S. M. S., & Sadique, M. S. (2017). A review of optimum parameter values of a passive solar still and a design for southern Bangladesh. Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar, 4(1).
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2016 Sarkar, M. N. I. (2016). Estimation of solar radiation from cloud cover data of Bangladesh. Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar, 3(1).
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2016 Sarkar, M. N. I., & Sifat, A. I. (2016). Global solar radiation estimation from commonly available meteorological data for Bangladesh. Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar, 3(1).
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2016 Sarkar, M. N. I. (2016). Effect of various model parameters on solar photovoltaic cell simulation: a SPICE analysis. Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar, 3(1).
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Year Citation
2019 Sarkar, M. N. I., Meegahapola, L. G., & Datta, M. (2019). Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Considering Reactive Power Support from Renewable Energy Generators. In 2019 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (ICIT) (pp. 667-672). AUSTRALIA, Melbourne: IEEE.
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2017 Sarkar, M. N. I., & Ghosh, H. R. (2017). Efficiency Improvement of Amorphous Silicon Single Junction Solar Cell by Design Optimization. In 2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECCE) (pp. 670-675). BANGLADESH, Coxs Bazar: IEEE.
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2016 Sarkar, M. N. I., Sifat, A. I., Paul, S., Hossain, M. S., & Rahman, M. (2016). Solar Radiation Estimation using Temperature Data for Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 2016 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATICS, ELECTRONICS AND VISION (ICIEV) (pp. 204-208). BANGLADESH, Univ Dhaka, Dhaka: IEEE.
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2016 Sifat, A. I., Sarkar, M. N. I., Uddin, M. M., Biswas, P., & Aadit, N. A. (2016). Micro-controller Based 3-phase Sequence Indicator. In 2016 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATICS, ELECTRONICS AND VISION (ICIEV) (pp. 78-82). BANGLADESH, Univ Dhaka, Dhaka: IEEE.
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2015 Sarkar, M. N. I., Sifat, A. I., Rahim, N., & Reza, S. M. S. (2015). Replacing Diesel Irrigation Pumps with Solar Photovoltaic Pumps for Sustainable Irrigation in Bangladesh: A Feasibility Study with HOMER. In 2015 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (EICT) (pp. 498-503). BANGLADESH, Khulna: IEEE.
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2015 Reza, S. M. S., & Sarkar, M. N. I. (2015). Design and Performance Analysis of a Directly-Coupled Solar Photovoltaic Irrigation Pump System at Gaibandha, Bangladesh. In 2015 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEN ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY (ICGET) (pp. 6 pages). BANGLADESH, Dhaka: IEEE.
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I am a receipient of Research Training Program Scholarship from the Commonwealth of Australia.

I teach a range of electrical engineering subjects, such as Electrical Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Foundation Mathematics for Engineering.

Date Role Membership Country
2025 - ongoing Member Engineers Australia Australia

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