Education
| Degree | Field | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering | The Pennsylvania State University | Aug, 2014 - May, 2018 |
| M.Sc. | Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering | The Pennsylvania State University | Jul, 2014 - May, 2017 |
| M.Sc. | Mechanical Engineering | Kuwait University | Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2014 |
| B.Sc. | Mechanical Engineering | Kuwait University | Sep, 2005 - May, 2010 |
Research Interests
Heat exchangers design, Applied thermodynamics, Energy efficiency, Energy conversion, Exergy analysis, Techno-economic, Exergo-economic, Gas dynamics, HVAC&R, Alternative refrigerants, Advanced heat pumping technologies, Dynamic and steady-state system modeling, Thermal systems optimization, Machine learning, Two-phase, Nanofluids Thermophysical properties characterization
Selected Publications
Selected Conference Publications
- Guedour, A., Bahman, A.M. and Ibrahim, O.M., 2024, ‘Exergy, Environmental, and Economic Analyses of Solar‑Powered Dedicated Mechanical Subcooling Refrigeration in Hot Climates’, 20th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, Purdue Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. url
- Althalab, H., Ali, N., Ebrahim, S.A. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Enhancement using Carbonbased Nanolubricants’, 27th International Compressor Engineering Conference, Purdue Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. url
- Bahman, A.M., Pradeep, E., Said, Z. and Sharma, P., 2024, ‘Development of Prognostic Machine Learning Models for Thermophysical Properties Predictions of Nanodiamond‑Based Nanolubricants’, 27th International Compressor Engineering Conference, Purdue Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA. url
- Azimi, Z., Shafaat, A., Bahman, A.M. and Fathi, A., 2023, ‘The Impact of Albedo on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Contemporary Courtyards During Summer and Winter’, 6th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Islands, UHI 2023, Melbourne, Australia. url
- Althalab, H., Kumar, A., Ebrahim, S.A. and Bahman, A.M., 2023, ‘Modeling and Sizing a Compressor Test Stand for Nanolubricant Measurements’, 8th International Conference on Energy Research & Development, ICERD‑8, Kuwait City, Kuwait. url
- Mohammadi, S. and Bahman, A.M., 2023, ‘Towards Energy‑Autonomous Buildings in Kuwait: A Case Study’, 8th International Conference on Energy Research & Development, ICERD‑8, Kuwait City, Kuwait. url
Selected Journal Publications
- Althallab, H., Ali, N., Ebrahim, S.A. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘Oil enhancement using carbon‑based nano‑lubricants for air conditioning compressor in hot climates’, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Submitted. url
- Bahman, A.M., Pradeep, E., Said, Z. and Sharma, P., 2024, ‘Prognostic machine learning models for thermophysical characteristics of nanodiamond‑based nanolubricants for heat pump systems’, Energy & AI, Under Review. doi
- Mohammadi, S. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘Assessing residential autonomous buildings for hot climate applications’, Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 471, pp. 143410. doi
- Gharaee, H., Erfanimatin, M. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘Machine learning development to predict the electrical efficiency of photovoltaic‑thermal (PVT) collector systems’, Energy Conversion and Management, vol. 315, pp. 118808. doi
- Bahman, A.M. and Saleh, D., 2024, ‘Parametric analysis for nanolubricant in vapor compression refrigeration cycle’, Journal of Engineering Research, Accepted. doi
Work Experience
Academic Experience
| Institution | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait University | Assistant Professor | May, 2018 - Present |
| Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University | Research Assistant | Aug, 2013 - May, 2018 |
| Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) | Assistant Teacher | Aug, 2011 - Aug, 2013 |
| Kuwait University | Scientific Assistant | Mar, 2008 - Aug, 2009 |
Industry Experience
| Organization | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) | Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer | Nov, 2007 - Feb, 2008 |
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