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Dr. Ammar M. Bahman, Ph.D. is an assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, renowned for his expertise in advanced thermal systems and his dedicated focus on enhancing air-conditioning systems for high-temperature climates. Having earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Bahman's research spans techno-economic and exergo-economic analyses, heat exchanger design, alternative refrigerants, and nanofluids. Recognized with the Jaber Al‐Ahmad Prize for Young Researchers from Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), he boasts 16 research projects, 24 journal papers, 32 conference proceedings, and three patents. As a professor in Kuwait University, Dr. Bahman actively mentors students, teaches courses in Thermodynamics, and engages in public outreach through conferences and consultations. His commitment to advancing knowledge in Mechanical Engineering and thermal sciences is underscored by his significant contributions to research, education, and community services.
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Purdue University 2013 - 2018
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering University of South Florida 2009 - 2011
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Kuwait University 2006 - 2009
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Kuwait University 2002 - 2006
Kuwait University, Assistant Professor, 2018 - Present
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), Assistant Teacher, 2011 - 2013
Kuwait University, Scientific Assistant, 2008 - 2009
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer, 2007 - 2008
Applied thermodynamics Energy efficiency Energy conversion and management Energy and buildings Energy and built environment Exergy analysis Techno‑economic Exergo‑economic Gas dynamics HVAC&R Heat exchangers design Alternative refrigerants Advanced heat pumping technologies Dynamic and steady‑state system modeling Thermal systems optimization Machine learning Two‑phase Nanofluids Thermophysical properties characterization
Engineering Thermodynamics Advanced Thermodynamics Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Refrigeration Engineering Energy Conversion and Utilization
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.
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, Accepted
Mohammadi, S. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘Assessing residential autonomous buildings for hot climate applications’, Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 471, pp. 143410.
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.
Bahman, A.M. and Saleh, D., 2024, ‘Parametric analysis for nanolubricant in vapor compression refrigeration cycle’, Journal of Engineering Research, Accepted.
Etemad, A., Zare, N., Shafaat, A. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘Assessing retrofitting strategies for a cooling system in a historical building for thermal comfort improvement’, Energy Reports, vol. 11, pp. 1503‑1516.
Saryazdi, S.E., Etemad, A., Shafaat, A. and Bahman, A.M., 2024, ‘A comprehensive review of factors affecting Variable Refrigerant Flow system performance: Sensitivity analysis for Middle East climate’, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 191, pp. 114131.
Zare, N., Saryazdi, S.E., Bahman, A.M., Shafaat, A., and Sartipipour, M., 2023, ‘Investigation of heating Energy Performance Gap (EPG) in design and operation stages of residential buildings’, Energy and Buildings, vol. 301, pp. 113747.
Said, Z., Rahman, S.M.A., Sohail, M.A., Bahman, A.M., Alim, M.A., Shaik, S., Radwan, A.M., and El‑Sharkawy, I.I., 2023, ‘Nano‑refrigerants and nano‑lubricants in refrigeration: Synthesis, mechanisms, applications, and challenges’, Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 233, pp. 121211.
Aljuwayhel, N.F., Ali, N., and Bahman, A.M., 2023, ‘Experimental evaluation of split air conditioning performance using nanodiamonds particles in compressor polyester lubricant oil’, Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 231, pp. 120961.
Bahman, A.M. and Abdal, A., 2023, ‘Enhancing energy efficiency of air‑conditioning systems in hot climates through refrigerant vapor injection: A study of Kuwait and GCC countries’, International Journal of Energy Research, vol. 2023, pp. 8868546.
Aljuwayhel, N.F., Ali, N., Ebrahim, S.A. and Bahman, A.M., 2023, ‘Experimental investigation of thermophysical properties, tribological properties and dispersion stability of nanodiamond‑based nanolubricant for air conditioning systems’, International Journal of Refrigeration, vol. 145, pp. 325‑337.
Saryazdi, S.E., Etemad, A., Shafaat, A. and Bahman, A.M., 2022, ‘Data‑driven performance analysis of a residential building applying artificial neural network (ANN) and multi‑objective genetic algorithm (GA)’, Building and Environment, vol. 225, pp. 109633.
Bahman, A.M., Parikhani, T. and Ziviani, D., 2022, ‘Multi‑objective optimization of a cold‑climate two‑stage economized heat pump for residential heating applications’, Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 46, pp. 103799.
Ashkanani, A.M., Bahman, A.M. and Aljuwayhel, N.F., 2022, ‘Impact of COVID‑19 interventions on electricity power production: An empirical investigation in Kuwait’, Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 205, pp. 107718.
Ebrahim, S.A., Bahman, A.M., Almutairi, K. and Alalaimi, M.A., 2022, ‘Experimental study on enhanced heat transfer during rapid cooling of modified and oxidized rods’, Annals of Nuclear Energy, vol. 167, pp.108806.
Ali, N., Bahman, A.M., Aljuwayhel, N.F., Ebrahim, S.A., Mukherjee, S. and Alsayegh, A., 2021, ‘Carbon‑based nanofluids and their advances towards heat transfer applications—a review’, Nanomaterials, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 1628.
Cao, Y., Parikhani, T. and Bahman, A.M., 2021, ‘Thermodynamic and thermoeconomic analyses of an ejector/booster enhanced heat pump system with zeotropic mixture’, International Journal of Energy Research, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 4443‑4465.
Bahman, A.M., Ziviani, D. and Groll, E.A., 2020, ‘A generalized moving‑boundary algorithm to predict the heat transfer rate of transcritical CO2 gas coolers’, International Journal of Refrigeration, vol. 118, pp. 491‑503.
Bahman, A.M. and Ebrahim, S.A., 2020, ‘Prediction of the minimum film boiling temperature using artificial neural network’, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 155, pp. 119834.
Bahman, A.M. and Groll, E.A., 2020, ‘Application of second‑law analysis for the environmental control unit at high ambient temperature’, Energies, vol. 13, no. 12, pp. 3274.
Bahman, A.M., Ziviani, D. and Groll, E.A., 2018, ‘Vapor injected compression with economizing in packaged air conditioning systems for high temperature climate’, International Journal of Refrigeration, vol. 94, pp. 136‑150.
Lumpkin, D.R., Bahman, A.M. and Groll, E.A., 2018, ‘Two‑phase injected and vapor‑injected compression: Experimental results and mapping correlation for a R‑407C scroll compressor’, International Journal of Refrigeration, vol. 86, pp. 449‑462.
Bahman, A.M. and Groll, E.A., 2017, ‘Application of interleaved circuitry to improve evaporator effectiveness and COP of a packaged AC system’, International Journal of Refrigeration, vol. 79, pp. 114‑129.
Bahman, A., Rosario, L. and Rahman, M.M., 2012, ‘Analysis of energy savings in a supermarket refrigeration/HVAC system’, Applied Energy, vol. 98, pp. 11‑21.