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Assistant Professor

Dr. S M Sohel Rana

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BIOGRAPHY

S M Sohel Rana is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Noakhali Science and Technology University. He received a Ph.D. in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Kwangwoon University, Seoul, Korea, in 2023. After graduation, he worked as a research scientist at the same institute. His research area focuses on energy-harvesting triboelectric nanogenerators, hybrid nanogenerators, self-powered sensors, composite films, and nanomaterials. He has more than 44 SCI research articles in different prestigious journals. He also served as a reviewer for 80 journals.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Energy harvesting and Energy conversion Self powered wearable sensors and systems Nano materials for energy generation Composite materials Biodegradable materials Triboelectric nanogenerators Electromagnetic energy harvesters and Hybrid energy harvesters.

2019 - 2023

PhD

Electronic Engineering

Kwangwoon University

2014 - 2015

MSc

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Islamic University

2011 - 2014

BSc

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Islamic University

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1 Best paper award

PowerMEMS conference 2022, Salt Lake City, UTAH, USA. BK-21 scholarship for Ph.D. Program.

2 Best researcher

Kwangwoon University

2026

Journal

Natural biowaste material-based green triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powered gait monitoring

Authors: Md Mahmodul Hasan, Nasrin Sultana Ety, Fakhrul Islam, Subrata Bhowmik, SM Sohel Rana

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RA09038E

2025

Journal

A biowaste materials-based low-cost environment-friendly triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered sensing application

Authors: Sayed Muksedul Haque Pias, Md. Nurnabi, Rahat Hossain, Md. Monjarul Alam, Kamaruzzaman, S M Sohel Rana

Journal: Sustainable Energy Fuels

DOI: doi.org/10.1039/D5SE00607D

2025

Journal

Recent advances and prospective strategies for improving the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, Zhong Lin Wang

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2025.216914

2025

Journal

A biowaste material-based low-cost environment-friendly triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered sensing application

Authors: Sayed Muksedul Haque Pias, Md Nurnabi, Rahat Hossain, Md Monjarul Alam, SM Sohel Rana

Journal: Sustainable Energy & Fuels

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SE00607D

2025

Journal

Self‐Powered Wireless System for Monitoring Sweat Electrolytes in Personalized Healthcare Wearables

Authors: Md Abu Zahed, SM Sohel Rana, Omar Faruk, M Robiul Islam, Md Selim Reza, YeYeong Lee, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Md Asaduzzaman, Dongyun Kim, Trilochan Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202421021

2025

Journal

Transforming Bio‐Waste Into Low‐Cost Green Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Biomechanical Energy Harvesting and Self‐Powered Sensors

Authors: Jahidul Hasan, Mst Maria Sultana Tonni, Limon Hossain, Kamaruzzaman, SM Sohel Rana

Journal: Advanced Materials Technologies

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202501299

2024

Journal

Recent advances in metal-organic framework-based self-powered sensors: A promising energy harvesting technology

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, Omar Faruk, M Robiul Islam, Tamanna Yasmin, K Zaman, Zhong Lin Wang

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2024.215741

2024

Journal

All porous Ecoflex and SEBS-based stretchable high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered human activity monitoring

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, Omar Faruk, Md Selim Reza, M Robiul Islam, Hongseok Kim, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.151050

2024

Journal

A molybdenum-disulfide nanocomposite film-based stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator for wearable biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered human motion monitoring

Authors: Hongseok Kim, SM Sohel Rana, M Robiul Islam, Omar Faruk, Kumar Shrestha, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.151980

2024

Journal

Noise-less hybrid nanogenerator based on flexible WPU and siloxene composite for self-powered portable and wearable electronics

Authors: Shipeng Zhang, Trilochan Bhatta, SM Sohel Rana, Kumar Shrestha, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Sudeep Sharma, Seonghoon Jeong, Hong Seok Kim, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2023.109179

2024

Journal

Polymeric multilayered planar spring-based hybrid nanogenerator integrated with a self-powered vibration sensor for automotive vehicles IoT applications

Authors: Trilochan Bhatta, Omar Faruk, M Robiul Islam, Hong Seok Kim, SM Sohel Rana, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Akash Deo, Dae-Sung Kwon, Ilseon Yoo, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109793

2024

Journal

Poly‐DADMAC Functionalized Polyethylene Oxide Composite Nanofibrous Mat as Highly Positive Material for Triboelectric Nanogenerators and Self‐Powered Pressure Sensors

Authors: M Robiul Islam, Omar Faruk, SM Sohel Rana, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Hongseok Kim, Md Selim Reza, Trilochan Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202403899

2024

Journal

V2CTX-MXene-functionalized fluoropolymer composite nanofibrous mat-based high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered human activity and posture monitoring

Authors: Omar Faruk, M Robiul Islam, SM Sohel Rana, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, HongSeok Kim, Md Asaduzzaman, Trilochan Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109787

2023

Journal

3D printed smart glove with pyramidal MXene/Ecoflex composite-based toroidal triboelectric nanogenerators for wearable human-machine interaction applications

Authors: Shipeng Zhang, SM Sohel Rana, Trilochan Bhatta, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Sudeep Sharma, Hyesu Song, Seonghoon Jeong, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.108110

2023

Journal

Highly Electronegative V2CTx/Silicone Nanocomposite‐Based Serpentine Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Wearable Self‐Powered Sensors and Sign Language

Authors: Md Salauddin, SM Sohel Rana, Md Sharifuzzaman, Hye Su Song, Md Selim Reza, Seong Hoon Jeong, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202203812

2023

Journal

Metal-organic framework and molybdenum oxide doped highly negative hybridized triboelectric material for self-powered and continuous monitoring of biosignals

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, Md Abu Zahed, M Robiul Islam, Omar Faruk, Hye Su Song, Seong Hoon Jeong, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.144989

2023

Journal

A 3D printed compact and intelligent power module based on vibration energy harvester integrated with self‐powered triboelectric sensor for Industry 4.0 IoT applications

Authors: Pukar Maharjan, Sanghyun Lee, Trilochan Bhatta, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Kumar Shrestha, Seonghoon Jeong, SM Sohel Rana, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Materials Technologies

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202201545

2022

Journal

Metal-organic framework-derived nanoporous carbon incorporated nanofibers for high-performance triboelectric nanogenerators and self-powered sensors

Authors: M Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, M Abu Zahed, Sanghyun Lee, Eui-Sung Yoon, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.106921

2022

Journal

Fabric‐assisted MXene/silicone nanocomposite‐based triboelectric nanogenerators for self‐powered sensors and wearable electronics

Authors: Md Salauddin, SM Sohel Rana, Muhammad Toyabur Rahman, Md Sharifuzzaman, Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Hyunok Cho, Sang Hyun Lee, Chani Park, Kumar Shrestha, Sudeep Sharma, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202107143

2022

Journal

Siloxene/PVDF composite nanofibrous membrane for high‐performance triboelectric nanogenerator and self‐powered static and dynamic pressure sensing applications

Authors: Trilochan Bhatta, Sudeep Sharma, Kumar Shrestha, Youngdo Shin, Sookyeong Seonu, Sanghyun Lee, Dongkyun Kim, Md Sharifuzzaman, SM Sohel Rana, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202202145

2022

Journal

A Siloxene/Ecoflex Nanocomposite-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator with Enhanced Charge Retention by MoS2/LIG for Self-Powered Touchless Sensor Applications

Authors: Kumar Shrestha, Sudeep Sharma, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Trilochan Bhatta, Pukar Maharjan, SM Sohel Rana, Sanghyun Lee, Sookyeong Seonu, Youngdo Shin, Jae Y Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202113005

2022

Journal

Cobalt‐nanoporous carbon functionalized nanocomposite‐based triboelectric nanogenerator for contactless and sustainable self‐powered sensor systems

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, Md Abu Zahed, M Toyabur Rahman, M Salauddin, Sang Hyun Lee, Chani Park, P Maharjan, T Bhatta, Kumar Shrestha, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202105110

2022

Journal

Zirconium metal-organic framework and hybridized Co-NPC@MXene nanocomposite-coated fabric for stretchable, humidity-resistant triboelectric nanogenerators and self-powered tactile sensors

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, M Toyabur Rahman, Md Abu Zahed, Sang Hyun Lee, Young Do Shin, Sookyeong Seonu, Dongkyun Kim, M Salauddin, T Bhatta, K Sharstha, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107931

2022

Journal

Silicone-incorporated nanoporous cobalt oxide and MXene nanocomposite-coated stretchable fabric for wearable triboelectric nanogenerator and self-powered sensing applications

Authors: M Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, M Salauddin, M Abu Zahed, Sanghyun Lee, Eui-Sung Yoon, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107454

2022

Journal

A triboelectric driven rectification free self-charging supercapacitor for smart IoT applications

Authors: Kumar Shrestha, Sudeep Sharma, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Trilochan Bhatta, SM Sohel Rana, Sanghyun Lee, Sookyeong Seonu, Youngdo Shin, Jae Y Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107713

2022

Journal

Ultrahigh‐Output Triboelectric and Electromagnetic Hybrid Generator for Self‐Powered Smart Electronics and Biomedical Applications

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, M Salauddin, Md Sharifuzzaman, Sang Hyun Lee, Young Do Shin, Hyesu Song, Seong Hoon Jeong, Trilochan Bhatta, Kumar Shrestha, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202202238

2022

Journal

Laser-carbonized MXene/ZiF-67 nanocomposite as an intermediate layer for boosting the output performance of fabric-based triboelectric nanogenerator

Authors: Md Salauddin, SM Sohel Rana, Md Sharifuzzaman, Sang Hyun Lee, Md Abu Zahed, Young Do Shin, Sookyeong Seonu, Hye Su Song, Trilochan Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107462

2022

Journal

A Hybrid self‐powered arbitrary wave motion sensing system for real‐time wireless marine environment monitoring application

Authors: Trilochan Bhatta, Pukar Maharjan, Kumar Shrestha, Sanghyun Lee, Md Salauddin, M Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, Sudeep Sharma, Chani Park, Sang Hyuk Yoon, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202102460

2022

Journal

A high‐performance rotational energy harvester integrated with artificial intelligence‐powered triboelectric sensors for wireless environmental monitoring system

Authors: Kumar Shrestha, Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Sudeep Sharma, Muhammad Toyabur Rahman, Sanghyun Lee, Md Salauddin, SM Sohel Rana, Jae Y Park

Journal: Advanced Engineering Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202200286

2022

Journal

Magnets-assisted dual-mode triboelectric sensors integrated with an electromagnetic generator for self-sustainable wireless motion monitoring systems

Authors: Trilochan Bhatta, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Kumar Shrestha, Sanghyun Lee, SM Sohel Rana, Sudeep Sharma, Hyesu Song, Seonghoon Jeong, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107860

2021

Journal

High-performance triboelectric nanogenerator based on MXene functionalized polyvinylidene fluoride composite nanofibers

Authors: Trilochan Bhatta, Pukar Maharjan, Hyunok Cho, Chani Park, Sang Hyuk Yoon, Sudeep Sharma, M Salauddin, M Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105670

2021

Journal

Electrospun PVDF-TrFE/MXene nanofiber mat-based triboelectric nanogenerator for smart home appliances

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, M Toyabur Rahman, M Salauddin, S Sharma, P Maharjan, T Bhatta, Hyunok Cho, Chani Park, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: ACS applied materials & interfaces

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c17512

2021

Journal

A novel MXene/Ecoflex nanocomposite‐coated fabric as a highly negative and stable friction layer for high‐output triboelectric nanogenerators

Authors: Md Salauddin, SM Sohel Rana, Md Sharifuzzaman, Muhammad Toyabur Rahman, Chani Park, Hyunok Cho, Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202002832

2021

Journal

Cation functionalized nylon composite nanofibrous mat as a highly positive friction layer for robust, high output triboelectric nanogenerators and self-powered sensors

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, M Toyabur Rahman, S Sharma, M Salauddin, Sang Hyuk Yoon, Chani Park, P Maharjan, T Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106300

2021

Journal

A human-machine interactive hybridized biomechanical nanogenerator as a self-sustainable power source for multifunctional smart electronics applications

Authors: SM Sohel Rana, M Toyabur Rahman, M Salauddin, P Maharjan, T Bhatta, Hyunok Cho, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105025

2021

Journal

Ultra-robust and broadband rotary hybridized nanogenerator for self-sustained smart-farming applications

Authors: M Toyabur Rahman, S M Sohel Rana, Pukar Maharjan, Md Salauddin, Trilochan Bhatta, Hyunok Cho, Chani Park, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.105974

2021

Journal

High-performance keyboard typing motion driven hybrid nanogenerator

Authors: Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Chani Park, Hyunok Cho, Kumar Shrestha, Sanghyun Lee, Md Salauddin, MT Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106232

2021

Journal

β‐Phase‐Rich Laser‐Induced Hierarchically Interactive MXene Reinforced Carbon Nanofibers for Multifunctional Breathable Bioelectronics

Authors: Md Sharifuzzaman, Md Abu Zahed, Sudeep Sharma, SM Sohel Rana, Ashok Chhetry, Young Do Shin, Md Asaduzzaman, Shipeng Zhang, Sanghyuk Yoon, Xue Hui, Hyosang Yoon, Jae Y Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202107969

2021

Journal

Highly responsive and robust micro-/nano-textured self-powered triboelectric humidity sensor

Authors: Mohammad Salauddin Rasel, Pukar Maharjan, Mohammad Toyabur Rahman, Md Salauddin, SM Sohel Rana, Sanghyun Lee, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: ACS Applied Electronic Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.1c00552

2020

Journal

Biomechanical energy‐driven hybridized generator as a universal portable power source for smart/wearable electronics

Authors: Muhammad Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, Md Salauddin, Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201903663

2020

Journal

A Fully Functional Universal Self‐Chargeable Power Module for Portable/Wearable Electronics and Self‐Powered IoT Applications

Authors: Jae Y. Park Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Hyunok Cho, Xue Hui, Chani Park, Sanghyuk Yoon, Md Salauddin, Muhammad Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana

Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202002782

2020

Journal

A highly miniaturized freestanding kinetic-impact-based non-resonant hybridized electromagnetic-triboelectric nanogenerator for human induced vibrations harvesting

Authors: A highly miniaturized freestanding kinetic-impact-based non-resonant hybridized electromagnetic-triboelectric nanogenerator for human induced vibrations harvesting

Journal: Applied Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115799

2020

Journal

A human skin-inspired self-powered flex sensor with thermally embossed microstructured triboelectric layers for sign language interpretation

Authors: Pukar Maharjan, Trilochan Bhatta, Md Salauddin, MS Rasel, MT Rahman, SMS Rana, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Nano Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105071

2020

Journal

A battery‐less arbitrary motion sensing system using magnetic repulsion‐based self‐powered motion sensors and hybrid nanogenerator

Authors: Trilochan Bhatta, Pukar Maharjan, Md Salauddin, M Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, Jae Yeong Park

Journal: Advanced Functional Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202003276

Journal

Keystroke dynamics based hybrid nanogenerators for biometric authentication and identification using artificial intelligence

Authors: Pukar Maharjan, Kumar Shrestha, Trilochan Bhatta, Hyunok Cho, Chani Park, Md Salauddin, M Toyabur Rahman, SM Sohel Rana, Sanghyun Lee, Jae Y Park

Journal: Advanced Science

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202100711

2023

Conference

A hybrid nanogenerator-driven self-powered wearable perspiration monitoring system

Authors: Md Abu Zahed, SM Sohel Rana, Md Sharifuzzaman, Seonghoon Jeong, Gagan Bahadur Pradhan, Hye Su Song, Jae Yeong Park

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MEMS49605.2023.10052366

2021

Conference

An Electrospun PVDF-TRFE/Mxene Nanofibours Mat-Based Self-Powered Motion Sensor

Authors: S M Sohel Rana, M. Toyabur Rahman, M. Salauddin, Hyunok Cho, Jae Y. Park

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MEMS51782.2021.9375277

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Institutional Email: sohel.eee@nstu.edu.bd
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Noakhali Science and Technology University