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Utpol is dedicated and passionate about doing research in the field of Mechanical Engineering to do something new that will provide personal as well as social development. He is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bangladesh Army University of Science & Technology (BAUST), Khulna. His research interests lie in Machine Learning, Nanotechnology, Optimization Techniques, Hydrogen Technology, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Thermal Energy Storage materials. He is enthusiastic to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team.

BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), 2024
HSC in Science, Govt. Akbar Ali College, Ullapara, 2018
SSC in Science, Ullapara Marchant’s Pilot High School, 2016

Lecturer, Bangladesh Army University of Science & Technology (BAUST), Khulna, 2025- Present

1. U. K. Paul, M. S. Mohtasim, M. G. Kibria, and B. K. Das, (2024), Nano-material based composite phase change materials and nanofluid for solar thermal energy storage applications: Featuring numerical and experimental approaches, Journal of Energy Storage (IF: 8.9). [DOI]
2. M. S. Mohtasim, U. K. Paul, M. G. Kibria, and B. K. Das, (2025), 7E and sustainability analysis of Photovoltaic Thermal System (PVT) incorporating graphene and Al2O3 nano-particles with paraffin wax integrated fin arrangements, Journal of Cleaner Production (IF: 10). [DOI] (Thesis Work).
3. M. G. Kibria, M. S. Mohtasim, U. K. Paul, B. K. Das, and R. Saidur, (2024), Impact of hybrid nano PCM (paraffin wax with Al2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles) on photovoltaic thermal system: Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and enviroeconomic analysis, Journal of Cleaner Production (IF: 10). [DOI]
4. M. G. Kibria, U. K. Paul, M. S. Mohtasim, B. K. Das, and N. N. Mustafi, (2024), Characterization, Optimization, and performance evaluation of PCM with Al2O3 and ZnO hybrid nanoparticles for photovoltaic thermal energy storage, Energy and Built Environment (IF: 7.84). [DOI]
5. M. G. Kibria, U. K. Paul, A. Hasan, M. S. Mohtasim, B. K. Das, and M. Mourshed, (2024), Current prospects and challenges for biomass energy conversion in Bangladesh: Attaining sustainable development goals, Biomass and Bioenergy (IF: 6). [DOI]
6. U. A. Anika, M. G. Kibria, S. D. Kanka, M. S. Mohtasim, U. K. Paul, and B. K. Das, (2024), Exergy, exergo-economic, environmental and sustainability analysis of pyramid solar still integrated hybrid nano-PCM, black sand, and sponge, Solar Energy (IF: 6.7). [DOI]
7. Kibria MG, Mohtasim MS, Paul UK, Fahim IA, Nafi N, Das BK, et al, (2024), A Review on Composite Phase Change Materials and Fins-Based Li-Ion Battery Thermal Management Systems with Design Perspectives and Future Outlooks, Energy and Fuels (IF: 5.3). [DOI]
8. M. S. Mohtasim, B. K. Das, U. K. Paul, M. G. Kibria, and M. S. Hossain, (2025), Hybrid renewable multi-generation system optimization: Attaining sustainable development goals, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (IF: 16.3). [DOI]
9. P. Das, M. S. Mohtasim, U. K. Paul, M. S. Hossain, B. K. Das, A. Saha, M. G. Kibria, (2025), Experimental investigation and performance optimization of a double slope solar still integrated with nanoparticles in phase change materials. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (IF: 5.4). [DOI]
10. M. Rasel Ahmed, Rokanuzzaman, M. Abdul Aziz, U. K. Paul, M. Rabiul Islam Sarker, and B. K. Das, (2025), Thermo-economic assessment of hybrid solar-driven supercritical CO2 cycle for multi-generation system. Energy Conversion and Management: X (IF: 7.6). [DOI]

Machine Learning, Nanotechnology, Optimization Techniques, Hydrogen Technology, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Thermal Energy Storage materials.

1. University Technical Scholarship based on Outstanding Results.
2. VC List Award

Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance of Oil-Wetted Machinery by In-Service Oil Analysis: A Comprehensive Review.

Peer-Reviewer (Jan. 2025- Present)
Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier)
Renewable Energy (Elsevier)
Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (Elsevier)