• University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
  Ph.D. in Systems & Control Engineering

• University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  M.Sc. Engg. in Control Systems and Automation

• Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh      
  B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Selected Publications

Journals

Haque, F., & Azad, A. (2017). Luminous measurement of LED lights in cost effective way using cylindrical method. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 98, 123–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2016.11.028

Rashid, M. J. Al, Rahman, A., Siddique, A. R. M., & Azad, A. K. M. A. M. (2017). A Novel approach of improving battery performance and longevity of the developed electrically assisted triwheeler vehicle by implementing torque sensor technology. International Journal of Vehicular Technology, 2017, 3757421. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3757421

Ferdous, J., Swjo, R. R., Hasan, R., & Azad, A. (2016). Automation, heat loss reduction and optimum positioning of solar hot water system with storage tank in Bangladesh. BRAC University Journal: Science and Engineering, XI(2), 27–36. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10361/8385

Khan, S. A., & Azad, A. K. M. A. M. (2014). Social impact of solar home System in rural Bangladesh: A case study of rural zone. Journal of Sustainability, Energy & the Environment, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijsee.1.1.01

Conferences

Muhaymin Hasan, R. M., Islam, N., Azam Khan, M., Shafiul Amin, S., & Abdul Malek Azad, A. K. M. (2020). Improvement of energy efficiency and effectiveness of cooking in solar electric slow cooker for tropical countries. In 2020 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2020 (pp. 123–127). Osaka, Japan: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON50793.2020.9293907

Islam, S., Hossain, R. I., Amin, S. S., Ferdous, A. K. M., & Abdul Malek Azad, A. K. M. (2020). Implementation of torque sensor technology in electric bicycle with solar charging kit. In 2020 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2020 (pp. 718–721). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENSYMP50017.2020.9230825

Munna, A. M., Ferdous, A. K. M., Islam, M. N., & Azad, A. M. (2020). Analysis of stability and control of helicopter flight dynamics through mathematical modeling in Matlab. In 2020 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2020 (pp. 722–725). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENSYMP50017.2020.9230900

Datta, T., Saha, R., Rahman, M. F., Bin Kibria, M., & Azad, A. K. M. A. M. (2020). Optimization of next generation cellular networks using reinforcement learning. In 2020 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2020 (pp. 863–867). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENSYMP50017.2020.9230741

Hoque, W., Zaima, N. T., Sadaf, L., Karim, S., & Azad, A. A. M. (2019). Simulation of fluid flow dynamics in designing a bi-ventricular assist device using CFD tools. In 7th IEEE Conference on Systems, Process and Control, ICSPC 2019 (pp. 32–37). Melaka, Malaysia: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSPC47137.2019.9067994

Karim, S., Sa-Adat, N., Shadman, S., Hasnaen, M., & Azad, A. K. M. (2019). Traffic condition awareness using kalman filter technique with the aid of arduino and matlab embedded system. In 9th IEEE Control and System Graduate Research Colloquium, ICSGRC 2018 (pp. 234–239). Shah Alam, Malaysia: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSGRC.2018.8657557

Rashid, R. I., Rafid, S. M., & Azad, A. (2019). An automated fire suppression mechanism controlled using an arduino. In 2018 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics, DISCOVER 2018 (pp. 49–54). Mangalore (Mangaluru), India: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/DISCOVER.2018.8674078

Iqbal, A., Chowdhury, S., Srijan, M. H., Faruq, M. U., Rahman, A., & Azad, A. (2018). Performance and feasibility analysis of an AC compressor freezer with a swapped DC compressor for optimum solar use-A complete off-grid solution ensuring food security. In 2018 IEEE Symposium on Computer Applications and Industrial Electronics, ISCAIE 2018 (pp. 65–70). Penang, Malaysia: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISCAIE.2018.8405446

Hoque, M. A., Chakraborty, P., Huq, R. M., Bobby, A. N., Shuvo, N. T., & Azad, A. K. M. A. M. (2018). Torque sensor based electrically assisted hybrid tricycle: From design to development. In 5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10-HTC 2017 (pp. 47–50). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/R10-HTC.2017.8288903

Ahmed, M. I., & Azad, A. K. M. A. M. (2017). Mathematical modeling and DLQR based controller design for a non-minimum phase Electro Hydraulic Servo system (EHS). In 2016 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2016 (pp. 1839–1844). Singapore: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON.2016.7848339

Islam, M. N., & Azad, A. K. M. A. M. (2017). Mathematical modeling of solar domestic hot water system (SDHWS) with thermal storage tank. In 4th International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering, ICAEE 2017 (pp. 691–696). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAEE.2017.8255444

Siddiqua, S., Firuz, S., Nur, B. M., Shaon, R. J., Chowdhury, S. J., & Azad, A. (2016). Development of double burner smart electric stove powered by solar photovoltaic energy. In 6th Annual IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2016 (pp. 451–458). Seattle, WA, USA:IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2016.7857319

Khan, F. R., Aurony, A. T., Rahman, A., Munira, F., Halim, N., & Azad, A. (2016). Torque sensor based electrically assisted hybrid rickshaw-van with PV assistance and solar battery charging station. In 3rd International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering, ICAEE 2015 (pp. 284–287). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAEE.2015.7506851

Purbasha, A. E., Khan, F. R., Sanjib, M., & Azad, A. (2016). Electrically facilitated solar cargo hauler - A key to easy and safe transportation of goods without dependency on the national grid. In 6th Annual IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2016 (pp. 150–155). Seattle, WA, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2016.7857273

Priyanka, M. K., Chowdhury, A. A., Mahmud, B., Chowdhury, S. J., & Azad, A. (2016). Real-time monitoring of solar battery charging station. In 5th International Conference on Computation of Power, Energy Information and Communication, ICCPEIC 2016 (pp. 311–316). Chennai, India: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCPEIC.2016.7557249

Tarek, R., Anjum, A., Hoque, M. A., & Azad, A. (2016). Solar electric ambulance van unfolding medical emergencies of rural Bangladesh. In 6th Annual IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2016 (pp. 514–519). Seattle, WA, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2016.7857328

Islam, S., Azad, S. B., Fakir, H., Rahman, R., & Azad, A. (2015). Development of electric stove for the smart use of solar photovoltaic energy. In 2nd IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10 HTC 2014 (pp. 94–98). Chennai, India: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/R10-HTC.2014.7026328

Chowdhury, S. J., Rahman, R., & Azad, A. (2015). Power conversion for environment friendly electrically assisted rickshaw using photovoltaic technology in Bangladesh. In IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2015. Dearborn, MI, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC.2015.7165735

Chowdhury, F., Shabnam, F., Islam, F., & Azad, A. (2013). Software implementation of the Central Solar Battery Charging Station (CSBCS). In 2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control, ICPEC 2013 (pp. 746–750). Sri Rangalatchum Dindigul, India: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527754

Khan, S. A., Rahman, R., Shabnam, F., & Azad, A. (2013). Low cost cylindrical lumen testing procedure in Bangladesh perspective. In 3rd IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2013 (pp. 78–81). San Jose, CA, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2013.6713658

Alam, M., & Azad, A. (2012). Development of biomedical data acquisition system in Hard Real-Time Linux environment. In 2012 International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, ICoBE 2012 (pp. 436–440). Penang, Malaysia: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICoBE.2012.6179053

Faraz, T., & Azad, A. (2012). Solar battery charging station and torque sensor based electrically assisted tricycle. In 2nd IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2012 (pp. 18–22). Seattle, WA, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2012.62

Khan, S. A., Rahman, R., & Azad, A. (2012). Solar home system components qualification testing procedure and its effect in bangladesh perspective. In 2nd IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2012 (pp. 381–386). Seattle, WA, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2012.85

Ferdous, J., Islam, M. S., Shaker, N., Khan, B. A., & Azad, A. (2012). Performance improvement of SHWS by increasing thermal efficiency using insulation materials and optimum position of solar collectors. In 2nd International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology, ICDRET 2012 (pp. 192–197). Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE.

Moshi, A. A., Cynthia, S. S., Islam, E., Rahman, R., & Azad, A. (2011). Performance analysis of robotic arm manipulators control system under multitasking environment. In 2011 IEEE 18th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IE and EM 2011 (pp. 613–617). Changchun, China. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6035233

Hasan, M. R., Arifin, K., Rahman, A., & Azad, A. (2011). Design, implementation and performance of a controller for uninterruptible solar hot water system. In 2011 IEEE 18th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IE and EM 2011 (pp. 584–588). Changchun, China: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6035226

Hasan, M. R., Rahman, A., & Azad, A. (2011). Feasibility and importance of an automatic controller for solar hot water system. In 2011 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2011 (pp. 257–262). Seattle, WA, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC.2011.36

Azad, A. M., Amin, A. A., Faruk, A. A., & Alam, M. A. (2009). Stepper motor performance under real-time multitasking environment. In 2009 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2009. Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON.2009.5396239

Hussain, C. M., Alam, M., & Azad, A. M. (2008). Performance of PID controller both in hard and soft RTOS. In China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies, CIICT 2008 (pp. 732–736). Beijing, China: IET Digital Library. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp:20080907

Azad, A. M. (2007). Multi-rate sampled-data systems with decentralized control structure. In China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies, CIICT 2007 (pp. 129–136). Beijing, China: IET Digital Library. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp:20070691

Dhar, A., Islam, M., & Azad, A. (2006). Water supply and sewage pipeline system in Bangladesh: Prospects of trenchless installation methods. In 24th No-Dig International Conference and Exhibition, No-Dig Down Under 2006 (pp. 212–219). Brisbane, Australia.

Reports/Newsletters

Azad, A. A. M. (2016). Addressing the energy consumption issues of electrically assisted rickshaw-vans using torque sensor based assist and a battery charging infrastructure - A complete off-grid solution. R&D Project Report. Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (IDCOL). Retrieved from http://idcol.org/download/SolarPoweredVehicle_BRAC_FulllReport.pdf

Azad, A. A. M. (2016, March). Electrically assisted torque sensor based wheelchair with dedicated solar charger kit. Transportation Electrification ENewsletter. Retrieved from https://tec.ieee.org/newsletter/march-2016/electrically-assisted-torque-...

Azad, A. A. M. (2015). The solar assisted rickshaw van: A complete off-grid solution. Transportation Electrification ENewsletter. Retrieved from https://tec.ieee.org/newsletter/january-february-2015/the-solar-assisted...

Asaduzzaman, M., Yunus, M., Haque, A. K. E., Azad, A. A. M., Neelormi, S., & Hossain, M. A. (2013). Power from the Sun: An Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness and Impact of Solar Home Systems in Bangladesh (A report submitted to the World Bank, Washington DC). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). Retrieved from http://sun-connect-news.org/fileadmin/DATEIEN/Dateien/New/Bangladesh_Idc...

Jan.’13 - to Date : Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

July’11- July’12 :  Consultant (Engineering), World Bank Project “Productivity and Efficiency of Solar House Panels in Bangladesh: Economic, Social and Food Security Implications” associate with BIDS (Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies).

Jan.’08 - Dec’12     : Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Jan.’07 - Dec.’07 : Assistant Professor of ECE, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.            

Feb.’06 - Nov.’06 :  Casual teaching in the Department of Electronics, ICS in Macquarie   University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia.   

May’05 - Dec.’05 :  Consultant (BioMed Engineering) ofECOMED Pty Ltd for NSPH, North Sydney, NSW, Australia.             

Aug.’04  - May’05 : Casual teaching in the School of Electrical Engineering & Telecomm., The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

March’04 - Aug.’04 :  Development Engineer of Heart Assist Technology Pty Ltd, North Sydney, NSW, Australia.                                                     

1999 – 2003 : Casual teaching & PhD research in the School of Electrical Engineering  & Telecomm., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

1992 – 1998 : Full-time academic (Senior Lecturer) in the Department of Electrical and  Electronic Engineering, Institute Technology Pekerja, Malaysia in collaboration with The Nottingham Trent University and Liverpool John Moore University, UK.

1993  - 1998 :  Part-time Researcher in the field of Control systems and Automation, The University of Malaya, KualaLumpur, Malaysia.

• Modern Control Theory
• Control Systems
• Measurement and Instrumentation
• Real-Time Instrumentation and Control
• Signals and Systems
• Electrical Circuit
• Analogue and Digital Electronics

• R. Rahman and A. Azad, "Power Conservation for Electrically Assisted Rickshaws with PV Support in Bangladesh”, IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC2014), Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, USA.
• S. Islam, S. B. Azad, H. Fakir, R. Rahman and A. Azad, “Development of Electric Stove for the Smart Use of Solar Photovoltaic Energy” in Proc. IEEE HTC2014, India.
• S.A.Khan, R.Rahman F.Shabnam and A.Azad, "Low Cost Cylindrical Lumen Testing Procedure in Bangladesh Perspective" IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC2013), Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, USA.
• S.Reza, R.Ahmed, S.S.Patwary and A.Azad, "Hybridization of Solar Energy with National Grid to Power Classroom DC Loads", in Proc. IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC2013), Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, USA.
• Chowdhury, F.; Shabnam, F.; Islam, F. and Azad, A., "Software implementation of the Central Solar Battery Charging Station (CSBCS)," Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC), 2013 International Conference on , vol., no., pp.746,750, 6-8 Feb. 2013, India.
• M. Alam, J. Saha, N. Farha, U. Mou and A. Azad, "Implementation of hardware and software of solar panel testing parameters" Accepted to be appeared in IEEE TENCON Spring 2013 Conference, 17-19 April 2013, Sydney, Australia.
• Sabbir Ahmed Khan, Rafiur Rahman and A. Azad, "Effect of Components on Solar Home System Output Power in Bangladesh Perspective" Accepted to be appeared in IEEE TENCON Spring 2013 Conference, 17-19 April 2013, Sydney, Australia
• S. A. Khan, R. Rahman and A. Azad, "Solar Home System Components Qualification Testing Procedure and Its Effect In Bangladesh Perspective" IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2012) - Technology for the Benefit of Humanity, October 21 - October 24, 2012, Seattle, Washington, USA
• T. Faraz and A. Azad, "Solar Battery Charging Station and Torque Sensor Based Electrically Assisted Tricycle" IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2012) - Technology for the Benefit of Humanity, October 21 - October 24, 2012, Seattle, Washington, USA
• M. R. Hasan, A. Rahman and A. Azad, "Feasibility and Importance of an Automatic Controller for Solar Hot Water System" Proceedings of IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC 2011) - Technology for the Benefit of Humanity, October 30 - November 1, 2011, Seattle, Washington, USA
• Asad, A. A. Moshi, J. Ferdous and A. Azad, "Comparative Study And Performance Analysis of Solar Panels Using Solar Simulator" Proceedings of International Conference of Renewable Energy: Generation and Application 2012, Al-Ain, UAE, March 4-7, 2012
• M. Alam and A. Azad, "Time Delay Analysis of Biomedical Signal Analyzer in Hard Real-Time Linux Environment" 4th International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced System (ICIAS-12), 12th - 14th June, Malaysia 2012
• M. Alam and A. Azad, "Development of Biomedical Data Acquisition System in Hard Real-Time Linux Environment" International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICoBE-12), pp.436-440, 27-28 Feb. 2012, Malaysia
• J. Ferdous, M. S. Islam, N. Shaker, B. A. Khan and A. Azad, "Performance improvement of SHWS by increasing thermal efficiency using insulation materials and optimum position of solar collectors" Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology, Bangladesh, January 2012
• M. R. Hasan, K. Arifin, A. Rahman, A. Azad, "Design, implementation and performance of a controller for uninterruptible solar hot water system" Proceedings of IEEE 18th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IE&EM), China, September 2011
• Moshi, S. S. Cynthia, E. Islam, R. Rahman and A. M. Azad, "Performance Analysis of Robotic Arm Manipulators Control System Under Multitasking Environment" Proceedings of IEEE 18th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IE&EM), China, September 2011
• D. Paul, K. R. Urzoshi, R. S. Datta, A. Arsalan and A. M. Azad, " Design and Development of Microcontroller Based ECG Simulator" IFMBE Proceedings of the 5th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Malaysia, June 2011
• K. Arefin, M. R. Hasan and A. Azad, "Characteristics and Cost Analysis of an Automatic Solar Hot Water System in Bangladesh" Proceedings of 2nd IEEE International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, ICEST 2011, Singapore, February 26-28, 2011
• Asad, M. T. Sobhan, K. M. S. Morshed, M. Asaduzzaman and A. M. Azad, "Performance Comparison of Traffic Light Control System Using GAL and FPGA " Proceedings of International Conference on Control and Applications, IASTED 2010, Banff, Alberta, Canada, July 15-17, 2010
• Alam, M. R. Hasan, R. Ahmed and A. Azad, "Output Power Improvement of Photovoltaic Cell Using Automatic Sun Tracking System" Proceedings of International Conference of Renewable Energy: Generation and Application 2010, Al-Ain, UAE, March 8-10, 2010
• Hossain, E. Mohith and A. Azad, "Solar Home Systems in Bangladesh - A case study in Gazipur, Kapasia" Proceedings of International Conference of Renewable Energy: Generation and Application 2010, Al-Ain, UAE, March 8-10, 2010
• S. Sadrin, M. Hossain, E. Mohith and A. Azad, "Alternative Solar Water Heater for Domestic Purpose" Proceedings of International Conference of Renewable Energy: Generation and Application 2010, Al-Ain, UAE, March 8-10, 2010
• Basak, C. M. I.Hussain and A. M. Azad, "Improving Reliability for DPDC SCADA Communication Systems" Proceedings of International Conference Electrical Energy & Industrial Electronic Systems, EEIES 2009, Parkroyal Penang, Malaysia, December 7-8, 2009
• Amin, A. A. Faruk, M. A. Alam and A. M. Azad, "Stepper Motor Performance Under Real-Time Multitasking Environment" The TENCON 2009, Singapore, November 23-26, 2009
• A. Azad, C. M. I. Hussain and M. Alam, "Effect of Hard RTOS on DPDC SCADA System Performance" The IET China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies CIICT2009, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, pp. 98-105, August 19-21, 2009
• M. I. Hussain, M. Alam and A. M. Azad, "Performance Improvement of DPDC SCADA System Using Hard Real-Time OS" International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE2008), Malaka, Malaysia. June2-4, 2009
• M. I. Hussain M. Alam and A. M. Azad, "Performance of PID Controller Both in Hard and Soft RTOS" The IET China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies, Beijing, China, pp.732-736 September 26-28, 2008
• M. Azad , M. Alam and C. M. I. Hussain, "Delay Analysis of Sampled- Data Systems in Hard RTOS" Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 32 August 2008 ISSN 2070-3740, Singapore, pp.297-302, August 29-31 and September 01, 2008
• ·         M. Azad, "Multi-Rate Sampled-Data Systems With Decentralized Control Structure" The IET China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies, Dublin, Ireland, pp.129-136, August 28-29, 2007
• A. M. Azad, T. Hesketh and R. Eaton, "Real-time Implementation of Multi-rate Sampling Systems in RT-Linux environment", The Fourth International Conference on Control and Automation, Montreal, Canada, June 10-12, 2003.
• A. M. Azad and T. Hesketh, "H∞ - Optimal Control Of Multi-rate Sampled-data Systems", Proceedings of American Control Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, pp.459-464, May 8-10, 2002. 
• A. M. Azad and T. Hesketh, "Optimal Control Design Of Multi-rate Sampled-data Systems" Proceedings of the Information, Decision And Control, Adelaide, SA, Australia, pp.217-222, February, 2002. 
• A. M. Azad and T. Hesketh, "Decentralized Control Approach To Multi-rate Sampled-Data Systems", Proceedings of The 7th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision, Singapore, pp.468-473, Dec. 2002. 
• A. M. Azad and T. Hesketh, "Optimal Control And Robust Stabilization Of Multi-rate Hybrid Systems", Proceedings of The 4th Asian Control Conference, Singapore, pp.1536-1541, September 25-27, 2002.
• A. M. Azad, S.F. Siraj and M. A. Zaki, "Improvement of closed-loop performance Analysis of Stepper Motor in High Speed Position Control System" Proceedings of The International Conference on Robotics, Vision and Parallel Processing for Industrial Automation, pp.786-791, Ipoh, Malaysia, 1996.
• M. A. Zaki, S. F. Siraj and A. M. Azad, "CAD-CAM System for an Embroidery Machine" Proceedings of The International Conference on Robotics, Vision and Parallel Processing for Industrial Automation, pp.1024-1028, Ipoh, Malaysia, 1996.

• "CARG SIGHT as Case Study for IEEE (USA) SIGHT Toolkit"?
  http://ieee-sight-toolkit.org/case-study/carg-sight 
• In 2013, IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT), USA approved our CARG SIGHT (Bangladesh) group of BRAC University and awarded US$6000 (approx.) for the CARG SIGHT project (ongoing). 
• Mr. Peter Steaker, IEEE president officially awarded SIGHT Fellowship to Dr. Azad in the IEEE GHTC’2013 conference in Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, USA. The fellowship was awarded as an appreciation towards the contribution that CARC has towards the Global Humanitarian Technology.
• Faculty of Engineering scholarship of The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia during the PhD studies in the field of Systems & Control in the department of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication, UNSW.

• The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Member
• The Institution of Engineers (IEB), Bangladesh, Member
• Engineers Recreation Centre (ERC), Dhaka, Member
• Professional Activities Coordinator (2010), IEEE Bangladesh Section 
• Faculty Advisor, BRAC University Electrical & Electronics Club
• Counselor, IEEE Student Branch @ BRAC University (http://ieee.bracu.ac.bd)

• Renewable energy
• Biomedical engineering
• Industrial applications of control systems
• Algorithm and architecture for real-time controller
• Supervisory control and data acquisition
• Mechatronics
• Intelligent control
• Modelling and simulation

1. Dr. AKM Abdul Malek Azad,“Torque Sensor Based Solar Ambulance”, Bangladesh Patent No. P/BD/000213, issued on 6th September, 2016. 2. Dr. AKM Abdul Malek Azad,“Electrically Assisted Torque Sensor Based Wheelchair With Dedicated Solar Charger Kit”, Bangladesh Patent No. P/BD/000214, issued on 6th September, 2016. 3. Dr. AKM Abdul Malek Azad, “Solar Battery Charging Station (SBCS) with Real-Time Monitoring System Methodology and an Innovative Battery Swapping Technique”, Bangladesh Patent No. P/BD/000244, issued on 9th October, 2016. 4. Dr. AKM Abdul Malek Azad,“Smart Double Burner Solar Powered Electric Stove”, Bangladesh Patent No. P/BD/000245, issued on 9th October, 2016. 5. Dr. AKM Abdul Malek Azad,“Torque Sensor Based Solar Cargo Hauler”, Bangladesh Patent No. P/BD/000246, issued on 9th October, 2016. 6. Dr. AKM Abdul Malek Azad,“Torque Sensor Based Solar Human Hauler”, Bangladesh Patent No. P/BD/000247, issued on 9th October, 2016.