Profile
Dr Hasan Baig
Research Fellow
H.Baig@exeter.ac.uk
01326 259467
Environment and Sustainability Institute desk 66, 1.25
Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK
Overview
Dr. Hasan Baig (HB) has been working as a Research Fellow at the Environment & Sustainability
Institute since June 2015. Currently he is working on a UKRI funded project entitled Embedded systems for Integrated Photovoltaics in Rural Buildings.
He is the founder of the university spin-out BUILD SOLAR which aims at developing construction materials with integrated PV technology. Previously he worked as a Research fellow on an EPSRC project (SUNTRAP- EP/K022156/1) at the University of Exeter in collaboration with several other universities and industrial partners. During this project he has designed and manufacture of a hybrid Low Concentrating Photovoltaic Thermal system (LCPV/T) capable of generating both electricity and hot water simultaneously.
Before joining this project he worked on another EPSRC project for a duration of three months (RESCUES- EP/K03619X/1) where the main tasks included development of a finite element model for Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) systems coupled with phase change materials. HB worked as an Associate Research Fellow on an EPSRC project (BIOCPV EP/ J000345/2) project during which he conceived the concept of Conjugate refractive-reflective optics and explored its advantages within a HCPV system. Further, HB has also developed and installed a remote data logging system to monitor the performance of a hybrid grid-connected PV/Biomass energy harvesting system. The system can record and make this data accessible online from any part of the world.
During his PhD research HB explored the importance of non-uniform illumination in Concentrating Photovoltaic systems. He has designed and analysed different types of Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic systems and have introduced novel solutions of improving their efficiencies.
In December 2013, he won the Impact award under the Sustainable futures category for his PhD research.
HB is also a member of the Renewable Energy department in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and support their teaching program.
Qualifications
2015 PhD Renewable Energy (University of Exeter)
Cornwall, United Kingdom
2008 M.S Mechanical Engineering (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals)
Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2005 B.E Mechanical Engineering (Osmania University)
Hyderabad, India
Research
Research interests
Solar energy, BIPV, Non-Imaging Optics, Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology, Heat transfer, Engineering design, Finite element methods, Computational fluid dynamics, Desalination, Product design, Phase Change Materials.
Research projects
- 01/18-11/18 PI - Performance and Commercial value demonstration of Solar Squared (EPSRC IAA £55 K)
- 06/17-06/19 CI- UK-India project (DST- UKIERI: Ref 89/2017-£140K)
- 01/17-07/17 CI- Solar Squared Project (EPSRC IAA £35 K)
Research networks
- University of Glasgow (Scotland)
- University of Lleida (Spain)
- University of Jaen (Spain)
- Fraunhofer Institute (Germany)
- Central Salt Institute of Research (India)
- IIT Chennai (India)
- King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KSA)
Publications
Journal articles
Selvaraj P, Baig H, Mallick T, Siviter J, Montecucco A, Li W, Paul M, Sweet T, Gao M, Knox A, et al (In Press). Enhancing the efficiency of transparent dye-sensitized solar cells
using concentrated light. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Roy A, Ullah H, Ghosh A, Baig H, Sundaram S, Tahir A, Mallick T (In Press). Understanding the Semi-switchable Thermochromic Behavior of Mixed Halide Hybrid Perovskite Nanorods. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C: Energy Conversion and Storage, Optical and Electronic Devices, Interfaces, Nanomaterials, and Hard Matter
Zhang W, Li J, Xie L, Hao X, Mallick T, Wu Y, Baig H, Shanks K, Sun Y, Yan X, et al (2022). Comprehensive analysis of electrical-optical performance and application potential for 3D concentrating photovoltaic window. Renewable Energy, 189, 369-382.
Gupta MVNS, Baig H, Ameen E, Veeraragavan A, Lakshmanan MK, Sujith RI, Pesala B (2022). Numerical modeling and performance enhancement of micro combustor powered thermophotovoltaic systems using high contrast gratings. Applied Thermal Engineering, 215
Chandan, Baig H, Tahir AA, Reddy KS, Mallick TK, Pesala B (2022). Performance improvement of a desiccant based cooling system by mitigation of non-uniform illumination on the coupled low concentrating photovoltaic thermal units. Energy Conversion and Management, 257
Parthiban A, Baig H, Mallick TK, Reddy KS (2022). Performance investigation of SUNTRAP module for different locations: an energy and exergy analysis. Renewable Energy, 199, 140-156.
Chanchangi YN, Ghosh A, Baig H, Sundaram S, Mallick TK (2021). Soiling on PV performance influenced by weather parameters in Northern Nigeria. Renewable Energy, 180, 874-892. Abstract.
Sun Y, Liu D, Flor JF, Shank K, Baig H, Wilson R, Liu H, Sundaram S, Mallick TK, Wu Y, et al (2020). Analysis of the daylight performance of window integrated photovoltaics systems. Renewable Energy, 145, 153-163. Abstract.
Alzahrani M, Baig H, Shanks K, Mallick T (2020). Estimation of the performance limits of a concentrator solar cell coupled with a micro heat sink based on a finite element simulation. Applied Thermal Engineering, 176, 115315-115315.
Baig H, Kanda H, Asiri AM, Nazeeruddin MK, Mallick T (2020). Increasing efficiency of perovskite solar cells using low concentrating photovoltaic systems. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 4(2), 528-537. Abstract.
Baig H, Kanda H, Asiri AM, Nazeeruddin MK, Mallick T (2020). Increasing efficiency of perovskite solar cells using low concentrating photovoltaic systems (vol 4, pg 528, 2020). SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS, 4(8), 4301-4302. Author URL.
Gupta MVNS, Baig H, Reddy KS, Mallick TK, Pesala B, Tahir AA (2020). Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Using a Concentrated Solar Flux-Assisted LaFeO<sub>3</sub> Photocathode. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 3(9), 9002-9009.
Li W, Paul MC, Baig H, Siviter J, Montecucco A, Mallick TK, Knox AR (2019). A three-point-based electrical model and its application in a photovoltaic thermal hybrid roof-top system with crossed compound parabolic concentrator. Renewable Energy, 130, 400-415. Abstract.
Shanks K, Knowles A, Brierley A, Baig H, Orr H, Sun Y, Wu Y, Sundaram S, Mallick T (2019). An experimental analysis of the optical, thermal and power to weight performance of plastic and glass optics with AR coatings for embedded CPV windows. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 200 Abstract.
Meng X, Liu C, Bai X, Du K, López CFA, Mankins JC, Baig H, Mallick TK (2019). Optical study of a cocktail structural Space-based Solar Power Station. Solar Energy, 194, 156-166. Abstract.
Baig H, Mallick T, Sundaram S, Ahmed A (2019). Use of Nanofluids in Solar PV/thermal systems. International Journal of Photoenergy, 2019
Selvaraj P, Baig H, Mallick TK, Sundaram S (2018). Charge transfer mechanics in transparent dye-sensitised solar cells under low concentration. Materials Letters, 222, 78-81. Abstract.
Baig H, Siviter J, Li W, Paul MC, Montecucco A, Rolley MH, Sweet TKN, Gao M, Mullen PA, Fernandez EF, et al (2018). Conceptual design and performance evaluation of a hybrid concentrating photovoltaic system in preparation for energy. Energy, 147, 547-560. Abstract.
Baig H, Chemisana D, Sundaram S, Mallick T (2018). Conjugate Refractive –Reflective based Building Integrated Photovoltaic system. Materials Letters
Ferrer-Rodríguez JP, Fernández EF, Baig H, Almonacid F, Mallick T, Pérez-Higueras P (2018). Development, indoor characterisation and comparison to optical modelling of four Fresnel-based high-CPV units equipped with refractive secondary optics. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 186, 273-283. Abstract.
Sun Y, Shanks K, Baig H, Zhang W, Hao X, Li Y, He B, Wilson R, Liu H, Sundaram S, et al (2018). Integrated semi-transparent cadmium telluride photovoltaic glazing into windows: Energy and daylight performance for different architecture designs. Applied Energy, 231, 972-984. Abstract.
Baig H, Jani R, Markam BK, Maiti S, Mallick TK (2018). Modelling and experimental analysis of a seasonally tracked V-trough PV/T system in India. Solar Energy, 170, 618-632. Abstract.
Li W, Paul MC, Rolley M, Sweet T, Gao M, Baig H, Fernandez EF, Mallick TK, Montecucco A, Siviter J, et al (2017). A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems. Renewable Energy, 112, 166-186. Abstract.
Li W, Paul MC, Rolley M, Sweet T, Gao M, Siviter J, Montecucco A, Knox AR, Baig H, Mallick TK, et al (2017). A scaling law for monocrystalline PV/T modules with CCPC and comparison with triple junction PV cells. Applied Energy, 202, 755-771. Abstract.
Han G. Popuri SR. Greer HF. Llin LF. Bos JWG. Zhou W. Paul DJ. Ménard H. Knox AR. Montecucco A. Siviter J. Man EA. Li WG. Paul MC. Gao M. Sweet T. Freer R. Azough F. Baig H. Mallick TK. Gregory DH. Mallick TK (2017). Chlorine-enabled electron doping in solution-synthesised SnSe thermoelectric nanomaterials. Advanced Energy Materials
Lamnatou C, Baig H, Chemisana D, Mallick TK (2017). Dielectric-based 3D building-integrated concentrating photovoltaic modules: an environmental life-cycle assessment. Energy and Buildings, 138, 514-525. Abstract.
Sahitya S, Baig H, Jani R, Gadhiya N, Das P, Mallick TK, Maiti S (2017). Hydrogen-Rich Syngas from Jatropha curcas Shell Biomass Char in Fresnel Lens Solar Concentrator Assembly. Energy and Fuels, 31(8), 8335-8347. Abstract.
Li W, Paul MC, Montecucco A, Siviter J, Knox AR, Sweet T, Gao M, Baig H, Mallick TK, Han G, et al (2017). Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 10, 63-72. Abstract.
Ferrer-Rodríguez JP, Baig H, Fernández EF, Almonacid F, Mallick T, Pérez-Higueras P (2017). Optical modeling of four Fresnel-based high-CPV units. Solar Energy, 155, 805-815. Abstract.
Shanks K, Baig H, Singh NP, Senthilarasu S, Reddy KS, Mallick TK (2017). Prototype fabrication and experimental investigation of a conjugate refractive reflective homogeniser in a cassegrain concentrator. Solar Energy, 142, 97-108. Abstract.
Baig H, Mallick (2016). Environmental assessment of a building-integrated linear dielectric-based concentrating photovoltaic according to multiple life-cycle indicators. Journal of Cleaner Production
Han G, Popuri SR, Greer HF, Bos JG, Zhou W, Knox AR, Montecucco A, Siviter J, Man EA, Macauley M, et al (2016). Facile Surfactant‐Free Synthesis of p‐Type SnSe Nanoplates with Exceptional Thermoelectric Power Factors. Angewandte Chemie, 128(22), 6543-6547.
Han G, Popuri SR, Greer HF, Bos JWG, Zhou W, Knox AR, Montecucco A, Siviter J, Man EA, MacAuley M, et al (2016). Facile surfactant-free synthesis of p-type snse nanoplates with exceptional thermoelectric power factors. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 55(22), 6433-6437. Abstract.
Li W, Paul MC, Sellami N, Sweet T, Montecucco A, Siviter J, Baig H, Gao M, Mallick T, Knox A, et al (2016). Six-parameter electrical model for photovoltaic cell/module with compound parabolic concentrator. Solar Energy, 137, 551-563. Abstract.
Shanks K, Baig H, Senthilarasu S, Reddy KS, Mallick TK (2016). The Conjugate Refractive-Reflective Homogeniser in a 500X Cassegrain Concentrator: Design and Limits. IET Renewable Power Generation, 1-8. Abstract.
Li W, Paul MC, Siviter J, Montecucco A, Knox AR, Sweet T, Min G, Baig H, Mallick TK, Han G, et al (2016). Thermal performance of two heat exchangers for thermoelectric generators. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 8, 164-175. Abstract.
Azough F, Freer R, Yeandel SR, Baran JD, Molinari M, Parker SC, Guilmeau E, Kepaptsoglou D, Ramasse Q, Knox A, et al (2015). Ba6−3xNd8+2xTi18O54 Tungsten Bronze: a New High-Temperature n-Type Oxide Thermoelectric. Journal of Electronic Materials, 1-6. Abstract.
Baig H, Fernández EF, Mallick TK (2015). Influence of spectrum and latitude on the annual optical performance of a dielectric based BICPV system. Solar Energy Abstract.
Baig H, Fernández EF, Mallick TK (2015). Influence of spectrum and latitude on the annual optical performance of a dielectric based BICPV system. Solar Energy Abstract.
Lamnatou C, Baig H, Chemisana D, Mallick TK (2015). Life cycle energy analysis and embodied carbon of a linear dielectric-based concentrating photovoltaic appropriate for building-integrated applications. Energy and Buildings, 107, 366-375. Abstract.
Bahaidarah H, Rehman S, Subhan A, Gandhidasan P, Baig H (2015). Performance evaluation of a PV module under climatic conditions of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Energy Exploration and Exploitation, 33(6), 909-930. Abstract.
Baig H, Sellami N, Mallick TK (2015). Performance modeling and testing of a Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) system. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 134, 29-44. Abstract.
Baig H, Sellami N, Mallick TK (2015). Trapping light escaping from the edges of the optical element in a Concentrating Photovoltaic system. Energy Conversion and Management, 90, 238-246. Abstract.
Baig H, Sarmah N, Chemisana D, Rosell J, Mallick TK (2014). Enhancing performance of a linear dielectric based concentrating photovoltaic system using a reflective film along the edge. Energy, 73, 177-191. Abstract.
Baig H, Sellami N, Chemisana D, Rosell J, Mallick TK (2014). Performance analysis of a dielectric based 3D building integrated concentrating photovoltaic system. Solar Energy, 103, 525-540. Abstract.
Baig H, Sarmah N, Heasman KC, Mallick TK (2013). Numerical modelling and experimental validation of a low concentrating photovoltaic system. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 113, 201-219. Abstract.
Baig H, Heasman KC, Mallick TK (2012). Non-uniform illumination in concentrating solar cells. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(8), 5890-5909. Abstract.
Baig H, Antar MA, Zubair SM (2011). Performance evaluation of a once-through multi-stage flash distillation system: Impact of brine heater fouling. Energy Conversion and Management, 52(2), 1414-1425. Abstract.
Baig H, Antar MA, Zubair SM (2010). Performance characteristics of a once-through multi-stage flash distillation process. Desalination and Water Treatment, 13(1-3), 174-185. Abstract.
Antar MA, Baig H (2009). Conjugate conduction-natural convection heat transfer in a hollow building block. Applied Thermal Engineering, 29(17-18), 3716-3720. Abstract.
Chapters
Baig H, Brahma H, Mallick TK, Sarmah N (2017). Technological development for capturing regeneration, standardization, and storage of solar energy: Current status and future direction. In (Ed) Sustainable Biofuels Development in India, 391-432. Abstract.
Conferences
Sun Y, Shanks K, Baig H, Zhang W, Hao X, Li Y, He B, Wilson R, Liu H, Sundaram S, et al (2019). Integrated CdTe PV glazing into windows: Energy and daylight performance for different window-to-wall ratio. Abstract.
Shanks K, Knowles A, Brierly A, Baig H, Sun Y, Wu Y, Mallick T (2019). Prototype optical modelling procedure and outdoor characterization of an embedded polyolefin crossed compound parabolic concentrator for integrated photovoltaic windows. Abstract.
Shanks K, Baig H, Knowles A, Brierley A, Orr H, Patel J, Foster N, Ball S, Sun Y, Wu Y, et al (2019). The Assembly of Embedded Systems for Integrated Photovoltaic windows in Rural Buildings (E-IPB). Abstract.
Ferrer-Rodríguez JP, Fernández EF, Almonacid F, Pérez-Higueras P, Baig H, Mallick TK (2018). Impact of the Subcell Spectral Response of III-V Compound Semiconductors on the Optical Performance of High-CPV Systems. Abstract.
Ferrer-Rodríguez JP, Fernández EF, Almonacid F, Baig H, Mallick TK, Pérez-Higueras P (2018). Indoor characterization and comparison with optical modelling of four Fresnel-based High-CPV units equipped with secondary optics. Abstract.
Ferrer-Rodríguez JP, Baig H, Riverola A, Fernández EF, Chemisana D, Almonacid F, Mallick TK, Pérez-Higueras P (2017). Design and characterization of refractive secondary optical elements for a point-focus Fresnel lens-based high CPV system. Abstract.
Baig H, Siviter J, Maria EA, Montecucco A, Li W, Paul M, Sweet T, Gao M, Mullen PA, Knox AR, et al (2017). Outdoor performance of a reflective type 3D LCPV system under different climatic conditions. Abstract.
Baig H, Montecucco A, Siviter J, Li W, Paul M, Sweet T, Gao M, Mullen PA, Marai EA, Knox AR, et al (2016). Indoor characterization of a reflective type 3D LCPV system. Abstract.
Sweet TKN, Rolley M, Min G, Knox A, Gregory D, Paul D, Paul M, Montecucco A, Siviter J, Mullen P, et al (2016). Scalable solar thermoelectrics and photovoltaics (SUNTRAP). Abstract.
Mallick TK, Micheli L, Banerjee S, Shanks K, Lokeswaran S, Baig H, Calabria F, Sarmah N, Walker M, Theristis M, et al (2015). Status and perspective of concentrating photovoltaic systems: the results of the BioCPV project and opportunities for a sustainable energy supply to rural areas. Abstract.
Shanks K, Baig H, Mallick TK (2015). The Conjugate Refractive-Reflective Homogeniser in a 500x Cassegrain Concentrator: Design and Limits. PVSAT-11. 15th - 17th Apr 2015.
Baig H, Sellami H, Bahaidarah H, Mallick TK (2013). Optical Analysis of a CPC Based CPV/T System. EUPVSEC. 30th - 4th Sep 2013.
Baig H, Heasman KC, Sarmah N, Mallick T (2012). Solar cells design for low and medium concentrating photovoltaic systems. Abstract.
Teaching
- Solar Energy
- Engineering Design
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics