Dr Mamdud Hossain

Tell us something people might not know about you.

I’m a keen photographer. I spend almost every weekend travelling with my family and taking photos of the Scottish coastlines and landscapes. My favourite locations for photography are Aberdeen beach and Rattray Head Lighthouse.

Why did you apply to become a Reader?

I actually have a very strong track record in teaching, supported by a lot of student feedback. I’m also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I could have applied for the Teaching Excellence Fellow role, but I decided to apply for Reader because I also have a strong record in research. I have numerous articles published in high impact journals. I’ve supervised three PhD students to completion. I am currently supervising seven PhD students and I’ve also established the Flow Modelling Research Group and have secured funding for research from the NRP, the Carnegie Trust, Oil and Gas Innovation Centre, Innovate UK.

Though I have a strong track record in teaching and research, I thought the research route is something I can make significant career progression with and something I will be able to show quantifiable evidence for.

Tell us about your research

My main research is computational fluid dynamics. It’s about using computer simulation to understand complex fluid flows. The complexity flow can arise from the presence of a mixture of oil and gas or sand flowing through a flowline. It could be that the flow isn’t uniform and changes with time and, as a result, the flow could slow down or stop. My studies create a mathematical model to understand this type of flow to provide a solution that avoids production loss or prevent pipeline failures. Potentially, this can save the oil and gas industry sizable amounts in lost revenue or repairs. It’s also about applying this flow modelling knowledge to solve other industrial problems. For example, I have worked to provide a solution for a company to treat waste oil so that they have a sellable product.

I also work on developing a novel wave energy device. The novelty is that it doesn’t need a lot of big parts, is simple to manufacture and it costs less. With this device, we can generate four times the energy density compared to the existing bulky devices. It’s ongoing research funded by the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre.

What are you most proud of?

I like to work with people and develop them. I like working in a collaborative environment to share knowledge and experience to further each other’s understanding of a subject. I’ve mentored several early career researchers, and now they have become independent researchers. It’s something I’m really proud of. I’ve also built a research team to investigate complex multiphase flows. The team comprises of four academic staff and nine PhD students. I would say I’m most proud of providing research leadership.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy exploring new ideas, working with different collaborators and making an impact on industry and society.

Is there anything you’d like to add?

I’ve been working at RGU for more than 12 years. It’s a very collegiate environment. It’s a good place to work and enhance your career.

Reader is a Grade 9 role which looks to promote those who have achieved a significant level of activity in Research. If you are interested in applying for a Reader position, take a look at the Annual Appointment Process document.