Conference Agenda

The growing awareness of the significance of pursuing advanced engineering research and the acknowledgement of the multifaceted challenges within this realm has sparked significant interest in undertaking PhD studies in engineering. Recognizing the potential for unparalleled academic and personal growth, students are increasingly drawn to the prospect of engaging with intricate engineering problems. This surge in interest has not only highlighted the need for innovative solutions but also raised questions about the diverse challenges that students embarking on a PhD journey might encounter. As they delve into areas such as cutting-edge research methodologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource management, students confront the task of navigating an intellectually demanding landscape. Just as industrial activities require emission reduction strategies, students in engineering must navigate the intricate landscape of academia with the intent of producing groundbreaking contributions. Our experienced panel of present Doctoral Researchers will explore these complexities from diverse angles, covering aspects such as student encounters, avenues for development, and the diverse array of challenges that naturally come with embarking on a PhD journey in the field of engineering.

Panel will be chaired by Mr Hossein Keshtkar, a Doctoral Researcher specializing in lean hydrogen combustion. He is presently involved in an industry-funded project at Brunel University London, concentrating on the modelling and design of specialized hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE). 

Recently, he integrated Smooth-Particle-Hydrodynamics (SPH) into an innovative methodology to capture droplet impact splash with great detail. This innovation was showcased at Eurographics in Saarbrucken in May 2023.  Moreover, Hossein contributed to a UK Digital Research Infrastructure project that conducted the Net-Zero workshop series, which aimed to guide stakeholders and managers from UKDRI in mitigating carbon footprints within their institutions. 

His collaboration extended to Mapna Electric & Control Engineering Manufacturing (MECO), where he served as a consultant, contributing to performance condition monitoring of heavy-duty gas turbines. Within the digitalization department's analysis team, he was instrumental in the development of an AI-based Intelligent Condition Monitoring Platform for automatic anomaly detection in gas turbines and auxiliary components. 

Hossein also participated as a research assistant and researcher at IUST and KNT University of Technology respectively. In these roles, he focused on efficiency optimizations, CFD simulations, process enhancements, and performing thermal analyses.