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  • Dr. Ghulam Rasool

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    Assistant Professor

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    College of Engineering


  • Department :

    Mechanical Engineering


Dr. Ghulam Rasool, Assistant Research Professor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA, holds a Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics from Zhejiang University (QS Top 50) and is recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists in Stanford’s global researcher ranking. His expertise spans fluid mechanics, CFD, entropy analysis, and nano-enhanced thermal energy storage, focusing on hybrid nanofluids, Nano-PCMs, and AI-driven optimization for sustainable energy systems. He has held academic roles across China, USA, Lebanon, Morocco, and Pakistan, including Senior Researcher at Beijing University of Technology and Postdoctoral Fellow at Lebanese American University. Dr. Rasool has led internationally funded projects supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation and China’s Ministry of Science and Technology. He is a recipient of the Top Cited Article and Wuxi Friendship Ambassador Awards. A member of ASTFE and AMS, he serves as Academic Editor for PLOS One and others, and reviews for leading journals such as Energy and Applied Thermal Engineering.

 

Dr. Ghulam Rasool holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics) from Zhejiang University, China, a globally ranked top 50 institution, where he specialized in heat transfer, energy storage, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and mathematical modeling. His doctoral research focused on optimizing heat and mass transfer and advanced thermal energy management systems. In addition to his Ph.D., he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Lebanese American University, Lebanon, further strengthening his expertise in renewable energy systems and industrial sustainability. 

Dr. Rasool also holds an M.S. in Computational Mathematics from COMSATS University, Pakistan, an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan. His strong academic foundation in applied mathematics, thermofluid sciences, and mathematical modeling has enabled him to contribute to cutting-edge research in the areas of fluid mechanics, sustainable energy solutions, thermal management systems, and energy storage.

Recent Publications: 
[1] T. Sun, Y. Yan, J. Sui, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, and K. Zhang, “A novel thermal-cloak
based thermal design for preventing thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion battery
packs,” Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 123, p. 116828, 2025.
[2] T. Sun, Y. Yan, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, K. Zhang, and T. Li, “A comprehensive study
on heat transfer mechanism and thermal runaway suppression of the lithium-ion battery,”
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 245, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[3] A. E. Harfouf, S. H. Mounir, M. Mejdal, H. Mes-Adi, R. Herbazi, Rasool, Ghulam, A. Wakif,
and M. Nfaoui, “Analysis of magnetohydrodynamics williamson fluid’s thermal radiation
and ohmic heating effects via an inclined channel,” Lecture Notes in Networks and Sys
tems, vol. 1249 LNNS, p. 382 – 401, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[4] I. Razzaq, W. Xinhua, Rasool, Ghulam, T. Sun, A. S. Shflot, M. Y. Malik, K. Abbas, S. Ali,
and A. Ali, “Nanofluids for advanced applications: A comprehensive review on preparation
methods, properties, and environmental impact,” ACS Omega, vol. 10, no. 6, p. 5251 –
5282, 2025. Cited by: 2.
[5] K. Chakradhar, K. Nandagopal, V. Prashanthi, A. Parandhama, T. Somaiah, B. S. Thri
nath, N. Tarakaramu, Rasool, Ghulam, and D. Abduvalieva, “Mhd effect on peristaltic
motion of williamson fluid via porous channel with suction and injection,” Partial Differen
tial Equations in Applied Mathematics, vol. 13, 2025. Cited by: 1.
[6] S. Ali, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, A. Ali, R. Ali, K. A. Alibrahim, A. N. Alodhayb, and
S. Rauf, “Effect of surface conversion on thermodynamic properties of bulk aluminum
oxide (al2o3) at high pressure and temperature: First principle study,” International Journal
of Modern Physics C, 2025. Cited by: 1.
[7] A. Rehman, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, and M. I. Khan, “Impact of nonlinear motion
on convective heat transfer induced by oscillating thermal waves in the presence of heat
source and sink,” Nano, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[8] H. Nadeem, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, and S. Tao, “Thermophoretic convection with
catalytic chemical reaction in source region heat sink in plume: Exploring climate change
dynamics in double stratified atmosphere,” Physics of Fluids, vol. 37, no. 2, 2025. Cited
by: 0.
[9] S. Noreen, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, N. S. Akbar, and S. Hussain, “Computational
study of the role of reduced gravity on convective heat transfer in the presence of heat
source and sink along a moving surface,” Modern Physics Letters B, 2025. Cited by: 0.
4Academic Resume Dr. Ghulam
[1] T. Sun, Y. Yan, J. Sui, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, and K. Zhang, “A novel thermal-cloak
based thermal design for preventing thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion battery
packs,” Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 123, p. 116828, 2025.
[2] T. Sun, Y. Yan, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, K. Zhang, and T. Li, “A comprehensive study
on heat transfer mechanism and thermal runaway suppression of the lithium-ion battery,”
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 245, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[3] A. E. Harfouf, S. H. Mounir, M. Mejdal, H. Mes-Adi, R. Herbazi, Rasool, Ghulam, A. Wakif,
and M. Nfaoui, “Analysis of magnetohydrodynamics williamson fluid’s thermal radiation
and ohmic heating effects via an inclined channel,” Lecture Notes in Networks and Sys
tems, vol. 1249 LNNS, p. 382 – 401, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[4] I. Razzaq, W. Xinhua, Rasool, Ghulam, T. Sun, A. S. Shflot, M. Y. Malik, K. Abbas, S. Ali,
and A. Ali, “Nanofluids for advanced applications: A comprehensive review on preparation
methods, properties, and environmental impact,” ACS Omega, vol. 10, no. 6, p. 5251 –
5282, 2025. Cited by: 2.
[5] K. Chakradhar, K. Nandagopal, V. Prashanthi, A. Parandhama, T. Somaiah, B. S. Thri
nath, N. Tarakaramu, Rasool, Ghulam, and D. Abduvalieva, “Mhd effect on peristaltic
motion of williamson fluid via porous channel with suction and injection,” Partial Differen
tial Equations in Applied Mathematics, vol. 13, 2025. Cited by: 1.
[6] S. Ali, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, A. Ali, R. Ali, K. A. Alibrahim, A. N. Alodhayb, and
S. Rauf, “Effect of surface conversion on thermodynamic properties of bulk aluminum
oxide (al2o3) at high pressure and temperature: First principle study,” International Journal
of Modern Physics C, 2025. Cited by: 1.
[7] A. Rehman, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, and M. I. Khan, “Impact of nonlinear motion
on convective heat transfer induced by oscillating thermal waves in the presence of heat
source and sink,” Nano, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[8] H. Nadeem, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, and S. Tao, “Thermophoretic convection with
catalytic chemical reaction in source region heat sink in plume: Exploring climate change
dynamics in double stratified atmosphere,” Physics of Fluids, vol. 37, no. 2, 2025. Cited
by: 0.
[9] S. Noreen, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, N. S. Akbar, and S. Hussain, “Computational
study of the role of reduced gravity on convective heat transfer in the presence of heat
source and sink along a moving surface,” Modern Physics Letters B, 2025. Cited by: 0.
 
[10] S. Anwar, U. Ahmad, Rasool, Ghulam, M. Ashraf, and K. Abbas, “Impact of porous
medium on natural convection heat transfer in plume generated due to the combined
e®ects of heat source and aligned magnetic ¯eld,” Modern Physics Letters B, vol. 39,
no. 11, 2025. Cited by: 3.
[11] R. Iqbal, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, A. S. Alqahtani, M. Y. Malik, and A. J. Chamkha,
“Computational study of the combined impacts of variable density of the hydrosphere and
thermal jump in atmosphere on climate change,” Alexandria Engineering Journal, vol. 121,
p. 504 – 514, 2025. Cited by: 0.
[12] W. Hussain, S. Algarni, Rasool, Ghulam, H. Shahzad, M. Abbas, T. Alqahtani, and K. Ir
shad, “Advances in nanoparticle-enhanced thermoelectric materials from synthesis to en
ergy harvesting: A review,” ACS Omega, vol. 9, no. 10, p. 11081 – 11109, 2024. Cited by:
13.
[13] Y. Qi, X. Wang, X. Yang, T. Sun, I. Razzaq, L. Yang, Y. Wang, and Rasool, Ghulam,
“Nonexcavation localization method for buried pe pipes based on elastic wave reflection
imaging and the bpa method,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 24, no. 11, p. 17987 – 17998,
2024. Cited by: 1.
[14] T. Maryam, U. Ahmad, Rasool, Ghulam, M. Ashraf, T. Sun, and I. Razzaq, “Numerical
study of the thermal performance of the combined effect of solar energy and variable
density around a laminar vertical jet,” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, vol. 56, 2024.
Cited by: 1.
[15] Rasool, Ghulam, W. Xinhua, T. Sun, T. Hayat, M. Sheremet, A. Uddin, H. Shahzad,
K. Abbas, I. Razzaq, and W. Yuexin, “Recent advancements in battery thermal manage
ment system (btms): A review of performance enhancement techniques with an emphasis
on nano-enhanced phase change materials,” Heliyon, vol. 10, no. 17, 2024. Cited by: 7.
[16] H. Nadeem, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, and S. Tao, “Impacts of fossil fuel ther
mophoretic convective heat transfer on climate change with variable viscosity and thermal
conductivity,” Physics of Fluids, vol. 36, no. 9, 2024. Cited by: 9.
[17] K. Abbas, W. Xinhua, Rasool, Ghulam, T. Sun, and I. Razzaq, “Thermal optimization of
buoyancy driven radiative engine-oil based viscous hybrid nanofluid flow observing the
micro-rotations in an inclined permeable enclosure,” Case Studies in Thermal Engineer
ing, vol. 60, 2024. Cited by: 7
[18] J. K. Madhukesh, S. O. Paramesh, G. D. Prasanna, B. C. Prasannakumara, M. I. Khan,
S. Abdullaev, and Rasool, Ghulam, “Impact of magnetized nanoparticle aggregation over
a riga plate with thermal radiation in water-al2o3 based nanofluid flow,” ZAMM Zeitschrift
fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, 2024. Cited by: 9.
[19] Y. Qi, X. Wang, X. Yang, T. Sun, I. Razzaq, L. Yang, Y. Wang, and Rasool, Ghulam,
“Research on acoustic methods for buried pe pipeline detection based on lstm neural
networks,” Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 35, no. 9, 2024. Cited by: 1.
[20] B. Bibi, M. Ashraf, W. Xinhua, A. Ilyas, Rasool, Ghulam, and T. Sun, “Analyzing the
thermal performance of transient heat transfer mechanism due to the combined effects of
solar energy and variable surface temperature: Growing applications of solar energy in
co-axial pipes,” Physics of Fluids, vol. 36, no. 6, 2024. Cited by: 2.
[21] H. Nadeem, M. Ashraf, Rasool, Ghulam, A. S. Shflot, and M. Y. Malik, “Thermophoretic
convection in porous atmosphere due to boosting temperature of plume: Climate change
effects,” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, vol. 64, 2024. Cited by: 3.
[22] S. Ali, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, A. Ali, R. Ali, Naveed-Ur-Rehman, and I. Razzaq,
“Theoretical study of the optical and thermodynamic properties of aluminum oxide (al2o3)
with high pressures at elevated temperatures,” Modern Physics Letters B, 2024. Cited by:
1.
[23] Y. Qi, X. Wang, T. Sun, Rasool, Ghulam, A. Ali, Z. Guo, and H. Zheng, “Research on
underground positioning technology for buried pe pipes based on acoustic waveguide
resonance,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 24, no. 14, p. 22896 – 22906, 2024. Cited by: 1.
[24] I. Razzaq, W. Xinhua, Rasool, Ghulam, T. Sun, T. Thumma, C. A. Reddy, K. Abbas, and
A. Q. Khan, “Effects of viscous and joule dissipation on hydromagnetic hybrid nanofluid
flow over nonlinear stretching surface with hamilton-crosser model,” Case Studies in Ther
mal Engineering, vol. 61, 2024. Cited by: 13.
[25] L. Yang, X. Wang, T. Sun, Y. Wang, Y. Qi, N. Hu, X. Yang, and Rasool, Ghulam, “A tech
nology of multiple-harmonic magnetic field excitation and its signal-processing method for
noncontact steel pipeline defect detection,” Structural Health Monitoring, 2024. Cited by:
0.
[26] M. Khan, D. Lu, Rasool, Ghulam, W. Deebani, and S. M. Shaaban, “Fractional numerical
analysis of -al2o3nanofluid flows with effective prandtl number for enhanced heat transfer,”
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, vol. 11, no. 4, p. 319 – 331, 2024. Cited
by: 5.
[27] S. Anwar, U. Ahmad, Rasool, Ghulam, M. Ashraf, and K. Abbas, “Impact of porous
medium on natural convection heat transfer in plume generated due to the combined
effects of heat source and aligned magnetic field,” Modern Physics Letters B, 2024. Cited
by: 0.
[28] X. Wang, G. Yin, T. Sun, X. Xu, Rasool, Ghulam, and K. Abbas, “Mechanical vibration en
ergy harvesting and vibration monitoring based on triboelectric nanogenerators,” Energy
Technology, vol. 12, no. 4, 2024. Cited by: 20.
[29] K. Abbas, X. Wang, Rasool, Ghulam, T. Sun, and S. Ali, “Intricate dynamics of mhd ra
diative hybrid magnetic nanofluid movement along convectively heated slanted stretched
sheet with shape factor and slip conditions in porous medium,” Modern Physics Letters B,
2024. Cited by: 2.

Dr. Ghulam Rasool is actively affiliated with leading scientific and professional organizations that support thermal fluid sciences, applied mathematics, and renewable energy research. He is a Member of the American Society of Thermal and Fluid Engineers (ASTFE) and the American Mathematical Society (AMS), contributing to advancements in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and mathematical modeling.

In addition to his professional memberships, he serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS One, Heliyon, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, and Advances in Mathematical Physics, and he is a Topical Advisory Panel Member at MDPI, where he plays a key role in evaluating and advancing research in his fields of expertise.

Dr. Rasool's affiliations extend to international research collaborations with institutions in China, the USA, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, engaging in global projects on thermal energy storage, AI-driven renewable energy optimization, and carbon capture technologies. These affiliations support his ongoing contributions to peer-reviewed research, industry collaborations, and sustainable energy initiatives, ensuring a meaningful impact on global energy transition efforts.

Research Profiles:

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Hvw26kMAAAAJ&hl=en 

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ghulam-Rasool-11?ev=hdr_xprf 

WOS: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/J-9842-2019 

Other Information: 

1. Research Collaborations & International Engagements

·      Collaborated with leading international researchers and institutions in China, Morocco, USA, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

·      Engaged in global research projects focused on thermal energy storage, AI-driven renewable energy integration, and carbon capture technologies.

2. Editorial & Peer-Review Contributions

·      Academic Editor at PLOS One, Heliyon, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, and Advances in Mathematical Physics.

·      Topical Advisory Panel Member at MDPI.

·      Reviewer for high-impact journals, including Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, and Renewable Energy.

·      Served as a guest editor and advisory reviewer for special issues in fluid mechanics and thermal energy research.

3. Conference & Workshop Contributions

·      Presented research at prestigious international conferences, covering thermal energy storage, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and renewable energy systems.

·      Organized and led the Seminar on Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics at Beijing University of Technology, China.

4. Software & Technical Skills

·      Expertise in ANSYS FLUENT, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB Simulink, OpenFOAM, Python (Machine Learning), and AI-based modeling.

·      Skilled in CFD simulations, numerical methods, entropy analysis, and multi-scale energy modeling.

5. Honors & Recognitions

·      Top Cited Article Award, recognizing high-impact contributions to thermal energy storage and fluid mechanics research.

·      Wuxi Friendship Ambassador Award, recognizing exceptional academic and research contributions in China.

·      Recipient of the High Talent International Researchers Fund for outstanding research in nanotechnology and entropy optimization (China).

·      Awarded the Beijing Research Activities Fund for groundbreaking work in nano-enhanced latent heat thermal energy storage (China).

6. Professional Courses & Certifications

·      Introduction to Modern Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) – Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA, 2024.

·      Meshless Methods for Fluid Flow Simulations in Complex Domains – Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA, 2024.

·      IT Diploma – Joher Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2005.

·      Spoken English Certification – Joher Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2005.

Dr. Ghulam Rasool is an Assistant Research Professor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA, specializing in areas of applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, thermal energy storage, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and optimization for renewable energy applications. With extensive experience in academia and research, he has made significant contributions to thermal management, smart energy storage, and heat transfer applications. His work focuses on developing advanced energy solutions, integrating AI-driven modeling, and enhancing industrial sustainability to support the global transition toward clean and efficient energy systems.

Academic & Research Positions

§  Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA (2024 – Present)

·       Conducting research on latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES), hybrid nanofluids, and AI-driven energy management systems.

·       Supervising graduate research projects in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and sustainable energy technologies.

§  High-Level Foreign Experts Innovation Center, China (2024 – Present)

Advisory Foreign Expert

·       Advising on cutting-edge research and technological advancements in fluid mechanics, energy storage, and computational sciences.

·       Leading collaborative research on AI-driven thermal energy optimization and carbon capture technologies.

§  Beijing University of Technology, China (2022 – 2024)

Senior Researcher

·       Led high-impact projects on nano-enhanced phase change materials (Nano-PCMs) and hybrid nanofluids for thermal energy storage applications.

·       Developed CFD models and entropy analysis techniques for optimizing heat exchanger performance and solar-assisted energy systems.

·       Published extensively in high-impact journals on heat transfer.

§  Dublin College @ Beijing University of Technology, China (2024)

Visiting Lecturer

·       Taught courses on Basic and Applied Mathematical and Theoretical Physics. 

§  Lebanese American University, Lebanon (2023 – 2024)

Postdoctoral Fellow

·       Conducted advanced research on heat transfer optimization, hybrid nanofluids, and smart energy management.

§  Wuxi University, China (2020 – 2022)

Assistant Professor

·       Taught and supervised undergraduate research projects in mathematical modeling, fluid mechanics, and applications.

·       Developed multi-scale entropy analysis and heat transfer models. 

§  Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan (2016 – 2017)

Visiting Lecturer

·       Taught courses in applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, and Business Mathematics. 

§  Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan (2006 – 2017)

Administrative Staff

·       Managed clerical tasks and administrative operations in Administration block. 

§  Key Research Projects

·       High Talent International Researchers Fund (2022–2024) – Principal Investigator
Advancement in Nanotechnology: Theory and Applications of Nanofluids with Entropy Optimization

·       Beijing Postdoctoral Research Activities Fund (2023–2024) – Principal Investigator
Research on Fundamental Theory and Implementation Technology of Packed-Bed Nano-Enhanced Latent Heat and Thermal Energy Storage System Integrated with Multiple Biomimetic Structures

·       Beijing Natural Science Foundation Fund (2023–2024) – Principal Investigator
Novel Ternary Battery Thermal Management System Based on Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials, Metallic Fins, and Airflow to Enhance Li-ion Battery Life and Performance Capacity

·       Young Foreign Expert Project Fund by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2023–2024) – Foreign Expert
Research on Theory and Implementation Technology of Nano-Enhanced Latent Heat and Thermal Energy Storage System Integrated with Composite Phase Change Materials and Carbon Black Nanofluid

·       University of Tabuk – International Collaborative Research Project (2023–2025) – Foreign Collaborator
Optimizing Battery Storage and Smart Grid Sizing for Rapid EV Charging: AI Machine Learning and Conventional Mathematical Models Approach to Address Uncertainties and Battery Degradation

1. Calculus I

2. Calculus II

3. Calculus III

4. Fluid Mechanics I

5. Fluid Mechanics II

6. Mathematics & Stat for Business 

7. Mathematics & Stat for Management 

8. Discrete Mathematics

9. Numerical Methods

10. Ordinary Differential Equations

11. Partial Differential Equations

12. Thermodynamics 

13. Linear Algebra

14. Heat Transfer 

·       Applied Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics for energy and industrial applications

·       Heat Transfer Optimization in Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (LHTES) systems

·       Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials (Nano-PCMs) for improved thermal performance

·       Hybrid Nanofluids for enhancing heat transfer and energy storage capacity

·       Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and numerical modeling of thermal systems

·       Entropy Analysis for evaluating system efficiency and thermal irreversibility

·       AI-Based Predictive Modeling for smart thermal energy management

·       Battery Thermal Management Systems and low-carbon industrial applications

·       AI-Driven Optimization in renewable energy integration and waste heat recovery

·       Heat Exchanger Design and Efficiency Enhancement

1. Member, American Society of Thermal and Fluid Engineers (ASTFE)

2. Member, American Mathematical Society (AMS)