Alimul Haque Khan
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Alimul Haque Khan

Electrical Engineer Specializing in Embedded Systems, Firmware Development, IoT Solutions, and Advanced Sensor Design


About Me

I am an experienced Embedded System Designer specializing in developing innovative solutions for IoT, renewable energy, and automation systems. With a strong academic and professional background, I excel in designing efficient, real-time systems and mentoring aspiring engineers. Passionate about sustainable energy and advancing sensor technologies, I thrive on solving real-world challenges through technology.


Skills

Embedded System

90%

Python

90%

C

80%

LaTeX

75%

Git

50%

Languages

Bengali

English

Urdu/Hindi



Technical Skills

  • Embedded System Design Tools: STM, Arduino, ESP, Raspberry Pi, FPGA.
  • Programming and Analysis Tools: C, C++, MATLAB, GNU Octave, Python, R.
  • Article Processing: MS Office, LaTeX, TexMaker, Overleaf, Mendeley.
  • Design: KiCad, Proteus Professional, Altium Designer.
  • Renewable Energy Analysis: HOMER, PVSyst, RETScreen, LEAP.

Work Experience

Research Intern
Jul 2024 - Present
Thermonalysis, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Developing automated, contactless food temperature sensors for restaurants and commercial kitchens to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Designing systems that continuously monitor food temperatures and integrate with web applications for real-time data accessibility.
  • Replacing manual, error-prone processes with innovative IoT-enabled solutions, improving food safety standards.
  • Incorporating machine learning and computer vision techniques to ensure precise monitoring and data analysis.
  • Collaborating on the development of lightweight, embedded software and cloud-based solutions for seamless system integration.

Research Assistant
Jan 2023 - Present
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Conducting extensive research on wildfire detection and prevention methods, contributing to national safety and environmental sustainability.
  • Designing and testing low-energy sensor technologies for early wildfire detection, enhancing disaster preparedness and mitigation.
  • Utilizing statistical analysis software to analyze data collection, strengthening research outcomes in environmental monitoring.
  • Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to progress research projects aimed at national interest objectives.
  • Engaging in the development of renewable energy solutions to power sensor operations, establishing self-sufficient and eco-friendly monitoring systems.

Research and Development Associate
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
WIoT Inc., Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Engineered the HazTrack Level Tracker for monitoring chemical tanks, involving schematic and PCB design, prototype assembly, and firmware development.
  • Pioneered experimental frameworks using Arduino, Espressif, and Raspberry Pi platforms for advancing IoT solutions.
  • Authored technical reports, standard testing procedures, and grant proposals, enriching the knowledge base in smart technology.
  • Contributed to energy harvesting and RF-triggered wake-up technology research areas, promoting public safety and environmental preservation.

Graduate Assistant
May 2016 - Apr 2018
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Developed the iSensor, advancing medical sensor technology for prototyping and application.
  • Conducted comprehensive research analysis to interpret datasets and enhance project outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Presented research findings at seminars and conferences, engaging with the academic community.

Lecturer
Jun 2010 - Apr 2016
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Led PCB design and Microcontroller programming courses, advancing sensor technology and renewable energy solutions.
  • Supervised student projects, including solar trackers and charge controllers, aligning with global energy objectives.
  • Published articles in peer-reviewed journals on sensor design and renewable energy.

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering
Jan 2023 - Continuing
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Major Topics: Wildfire detection, low-energy sensors, sustainable energy solutions, and environmental monitoring.


MSc in Electrical Engineering
May 2018
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Major Topics: Optical sensor design, gastrointestinal medical imaging, and hardware development.


MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Oct 2014
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Major Topics: Microgrid systems, distributed energy resources, and rural electrification strategies.


BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mar 2009
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Major Topics: Electrical energy forecasting, LEAP software modeling, and renewable energy integration.


Community Involvement

Community Involvement in Saskatchewan, Canada
Since May 2016
  • Elevated to the role of General Secretary in December 2023 at the Bangladeshi Cultural Association of Saskatchewan (BCAS). Responsibilities include leading the coordination and organization of cultural events to promote Bangladeshi heritage.
  • Actively foster community engagement, enhance cultural understanding, and strengthen community connections in Saskatchewan as a member of BCAS.
  • Manage team efforts and communications, and collaborate with other cultural organizations for inclusive and diverse event hosting.
  • Consistently engaged as an active member of the Bangladeshi Student Association at the University of Saskatchewan, contributing to cultural, educational, and social initiatives.
  • Participate in organizing and facilitating seminars, cultural events, and networking activities, celebrating diversity and enhancing student engagement.
  • Provide mentorship to new students, assisting with their transition to university life and adaptation to the cultural landscape of Saskatchewan.

Membership

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
  • Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
  • Bangladesh Student Association of University of Saskatchewan
  • General Secretary of Bangladeshi Cultural Association of Saskatchewan Since December 2023

Certification and Training

  • Mental Health First Aid Basic
    Mental Health Commission of Canada - Nov 2023
  • Introduction to Ethics Course for Graduate Students
    University of Saskatchewan - Jan 2023
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
    University of Saskatchewan - Jan 2023
  • Safety Orientation for Employees 2023-2024
    University of Saskatchewan - Jan 2023
  • Safety Orientation for Supervisors 2023-2024
    University of Saskatchewan - Jan 2023
  • Canadian Academic Acculturation and Literacy for International Graduate Students
    University of Saskatchewan - Aug 2016
  • Embedded System Design by FPGA and Microcontroller
    Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Feb 2013
  • Training on Teaching Methods and Techniques
    Bangladesh University, Dhaka by Graduate Training Institute (GTI) - Dec 2008
  • Programming of PLC for Industrial Automation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
    Engineering Staff College, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Dec 2008
  • Industrial Training on Power Station
    Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Nov-Jan 2009

Publications

Journals

  1. Julia B. Montgomery, Jose L. Bracamonte, Mohammad Wajih Alam, Alimul H. Khan, Shahed K. Mohammed, Khan A. Wahid, "Is there an application for wireless capsule endoscopy in horses?" Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2017 Dec; 58(12): 1321–1325.
  2. Alimul Haque Khan, Maidlul Islam, Md. Aman Khan, "A Way to Unlock the Electricity Energy Market for The Common People Using CP Model," Engineering International 2016, Vol 4, No 2.
  3. Alimul Haque Khan, Maidlul Islam, Tabassum E. Nur, Sanchita Ghose, "A Review on Electricity Generation and Evacuation in Bangladesh," Energy and Power 2015, 5(1): 10-16.
  4. Alimul Haque Khan, Anisur Rahman, Md. Moniruzzaman, "A Noble Design of DC Micro-Grid for Rural Area in Bangladesh," International Journal of Technology Enhancements And Emerging Engineering Research, Volume 3 - Issue 1, January 2015, pp. 19-26, ISSN 2347-4289.
  5. Asif Islam, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Alimul Haque Khan, "Analysis of Wind Characteristics and Wind Energy Potential in Coastal Area of Bangladesh: Case Study - Cox’s Bazar," ELEKTRIKA journal, Malaysia,15(2), 2013, 1-10.
  6. Md. Anisur Rahman, Alimul Haque Khan, Dr. Tofayel Ahmed, Md. Mohsin Sajjad, "Design, Analysis, and Implementation of a Robotic Arm- The Animator," American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Volume-02, Issue-10, pp-298-307.
  7. Md. Shariful Islam, Asif Islam, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Alimul Haque Khan, "Feasibility Study of Wind Power Generation in Bangladesh: A Statistical Study in the Perspective of Wind Power Density and Plant Capacity Factor," International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER), Vol.3, No.3, pp: 476-487.
  8. Shaidul Hasan Khan, Asif Islam, Alimul Haque Khan, "Energy Forecasting of Bangladesh in Gas Sector Using LEAP Software," Global Journal of Researches in Engineering (GJRE), Volume 11 Issue 1 Version 1, pp: 15-20 February 2011.
  9. Dr. Tsutomu Dei, Asif Islam, Alimul Haque Khan, "Current Financial Schemes of Solar Home System Projects in Bangladesh and Users’ Opinion," Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, Vol 10 Issue 5 (Ver. 1.0), pp: 51-55, November 2010.

Conferences

  1. Mohammad Hossein Nazemi, Shaikat Chowdhury, Alimul Haque Khan, Xiaodong Liang, "A Hour-Ahead Wind Speed Forecasting Using One-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network," 2023 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE).
  2. Alimul Haque Khan, Md Hanif Ali Sohag, Seyed Shahim Vedaei, Mohammad Reza Mohebian, Khan A. Wahid, "Automatic Detection of Intestinal Bleeding using an Optical Sensor for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy," 42nd Annual International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.
  3. Rashedul Hasan, Shahed K. Mohammed, Alimul Haque Khan, Khan A. Wahid, "A Color Frame Reproduction Technique for IoT-based Video Surveillance Application," IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems-ISCAS 2017, Baltimore, MD, USA.
  4. Alimul Haque Khan, Asif Islam, Md. Shariful Islam, Mohammad Saifur Rahman, "A Systematic Approach for Finding the Optimum Tilt Angle for Meeting the Maximum Energy Demand- for an Isolated Area," 3rd IEEE International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology, iECEiCT-2015,21-23 May 2015, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT.2015.7307343
  5. Alimul Haque Khan, Hafsa Hakim Pial, Asif Islam, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifur Rahman, "Consumer is Producer A Novel Model for Electricity Generation," 3rd IEEE International Conference on Green Energy Technology, 11-12 September 2015, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICGET.2015.7315089
  6. Alimul Haque Khan, Md. Moniruzzaman, Md. Anisur Rahman, "Source Management of a HybridDC Micro-Grid in Rural Area of Bangladesh," International Conference on Materials, Electronics & Information Engineering, ICMEIE-2015, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  7. Alimul Haque Khan, Kazi Rehnuma Zafreen, Asif Islam, Md. Aman Khan, "Shifting Generation of Energy of Solar PV Using OPTANG Method - Case Study Sandwip Area," 3rd IEEE International Conference on Green Energy Technology, 11-12 September 2015, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICGET.2015.7315106
  8. Alimul Haque Khan, Md. Moniruzzaman, Md. Muhibullah, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Niaz Morshed, "Empowering Remote Area of Bangladesh Using Pedal Generator," 3rd IEEE International Conference on Green Energy Technology, 11-12 September 2015, Bangladesh.
  9. Sayed Ahmed Suman, Alimul Haque Khan, Tabassum E. Nur, Sanchita Ghose, "A Hybrid of 30 KW Solar PV and 30 KW Biomass System for Rural Electrification in Bangladesh", 3rd IEEE International Conference on Green Energy Technology, 11-12 September 2015, Bangladesh.
  10. Alimul Haque Khan, Hafsa Hakim Pial, Asif Islam, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Shariful Islam, Mohammad Saifur Rahman, "A Review of Current Renewable Energy Activities in Bangladesh," 3rd IEEE International Conference on Green Energy Technology, 11-12 September 2015, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICGET.2015.7315097

Thesis and Dissertation

  1. Alimul Haque Khan, "Design of an Optical Sensor to Detect Human Intestinal Bleeding for Capsule Endoscopy," Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, April 2018.
  2. Alimul Haque Khan, "Analysis of an electrical microgrid in a remote area based on distributed energy resources," Master of Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, September 2014.
  3. Alimul Haque Khan, "Development of a Model to Forecast The Electrical Energy of Bangladesh using LEAP Software," Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, April 2009.

Patent Application

  1. Wahid, K. A., & Khan, A. H. (2020). Methods and devices for in situ detection of a composition of a fluid within a gastrointestinal tract. U.S. Patent Application No. 20200330004. Filed April 15, 2020. Published October 22, 2020.

Book Chapter

  1. Mohammad Wajih Alam, Md Hanif Ali Sohag, Alimul H. Khan, Tanin Sultana, Khan A. Wahid, "IoT-Based Intelligent Capsule Endoscopy System: A Technical Review," in Intelligent Data Analysis for Biomedical Applications, Elsevier Inc., 2019, ISBN: 978-0-12-815553-0.