Yousif Abdalla Abakr
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Taylor's University, University of Nottingham, International Islamic University Malaysia, Sudan University of Science and Technology, University of Khartoum
Research areas: Energy · Fuel Technology · Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes · Biodiesel Production and Applications · Thermal and Kinetic Analysis
0000-0002-7641-0263
About
Prof Yousif studied at the University of Khartoum (Sudan) the International Islamic University(Malaysia) and the University of Nottingham (UK) he has got his PhD in 2005. He has started his academic and research career since 1987 at the Energy Research council in Sudan, Sudan University of Science and Technology (Sudan), and Taylor’s University (Malaysia). In the last 14 years he is working at the University of Nottingham in Malaysia as an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Prof Yousif has a wide research interest in heat transfer fundamental research and application, renewable energy applications including solar thermal, low speed wind and Biomass Pyrolysis and Gasification. Other research activities include Thermoacoustics engines and cooling devices, impedance and valve-less pumps.
Employment
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University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus Professor of Renewable Energy2006 - Present
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Universiti Taylor Senior Lecturer1999 - 2006
- 1991 - 1999
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Energy Research Center Assistant Researcher1987 - 1991
Education
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University of Nottingham Post Graduate Certificate for Higher Education2015 - 2017
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International Islamic University Malaysia PhD Mechanical Engineering2000 - 2005
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University of Khartoum MSc Mechanical Engineering1993 - 1995
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University of Khartoum BSc Mechanical Engineering (Honors )1982 - 1987
Projects & Funding
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Techno –Economic Analysis of Macro Algae process for Bio Diesel production EADS and AMIC2016 - 2017
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Developing a transfer function for blood a one-dimensional pressure modelling MOSTI2014 - 2016
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Development of process to upgrade bio-oil from lignocellulosic Biomass (Napier grass) into heating and cooking fuel CFFR2014 - 2017
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Development of thermoacoustic Engine MOSTI2011 - 2013
Publications (138)
- Surface-Resolved of Heat-transfer Enhancement from Flow Boiling in a Rectangular Microchannel via VOF with Variable Evaporation Coefficient and Cox-Voinov Dynamic Contact Angle Save
- Structure-Performance of Optimized SiO₂-Modified PVDF-PVP Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Membranes for Enhanced Antifouling in Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment Save
- Physicochemical analysis and intermediate pyrolysis of Bambara Groundnut Shell (BGS), Sweet Sorghum Stalk (SSS), and Shea Nutshell (SNS) Save
- Design and Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Temperature Flat Plate Solar Collector Save
- Assessment of Sludge Sample as a Feedstock for Power Generation Save
- Recovery of Ionic Liquid from Aqueous Phase Pyrolytic Oil: A Simulation Using ASPEN HYSYS V10 Save
- Investigating the electrocatalytic oxidation of glycerol on simultaneous nitrogen- and fluorine-doped on activated carbon black composite Save
- Integrated biomass thermochemical conversion for clean energy production: Process design and economic analysis Save
- Biofuel and valuable products recovery from Napier grass pre-processing: Process design and economic analysis Save
- Torque Minimized Design of a Light Weight Three DoF Planar Manipulator Save
- The effects of swirling decaying flow towards pipe entry length and heat transfer in an annular pipe Save
- Recovery of clean energy precursors from Bambara groundnut waste via pyrolysis: Kinetics, products distribution and optimisation using response surface methodology Save
- Upgrading of Napier grass pyrolytic oil using microporous and hierarchical mesoporous zeolites: Products distribution, composition and reaction pathways Save
- Impact of urbanization level on the interactions of urban area, the urban climate, and human thermal comfort Save
- Synthesis and characterization of sulfated hierarchical nanoporous faujasite zeolite for efficient transesterification of shea butter Save
- Valorization of Napier grass via intermediate pyrolysis: Optimization using response surface methodology and pyrolysis products characterization Save
- Effect of vegetation and waterbody on the garden city concept: An evaluation study using a newly developed city, Putrajaya, Malaysia Save
- Catalytic intermediate pyrolysis of napier grass in a fixed bed reactor with ZSM-5, HZSM-5 and zinc-exchanged zeolite-A as the catalyst Save
- EFFECT OF DIFFERENT HEAT EXCHANGERS ON THE WASTE-HEAT DRIVEN THERMOACOUSTIC ENGINE Save
- Effects of pretreatments of Napier grass with deionized water, sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide on pyrolysis oil characteristics Save