PUBLICATIONS

 

Refereed Original Papers

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘EVOP: ‘A global optimisation algorithm’. Under preparation.

 

  1. Shohel Rana, Nazrul Islam, Raquib Ahsan and Sayeeed Nurul Ghani: ‘Application of Evolutionary Operation to The Minimum Cost Design of Continuous Prestressed Concrete Bridge”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 46, pp. 38-48, January 2013.

 

  1. R. Ahsan, S. Rana and S. N. Ghani: ‘Cost Optimum Design of Posttensioned I-Girder Bridge Using Global Optimization Algorithm’, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol 138, No 2, February 1, 2012, pp 273 – 284, ASCE, SSN0733-9445/2012/2-273–284.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani:`Performance of global optimisation algorithm EVOP for non-linear non-differentiable constrained objective functions’, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Evolutionary Computing, November 27, 1995 – December 2, 1995 (IEEE ICEC’95), The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, pp. 320 – 325.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘An unified approach to the simulation of induction machine dynamics. Part I. Review and Modelling’, Archiwum Elektrotechniki (Archive of Electrical Engineering), Polska Akademia Nauk Komitet Elektrotechniki, TOM XXXIX ZESZYT 151/154 – 1/4/1990, Kwartalnik, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Pwn, Warszawa 1993, pp. 43 -61, PL ISSN 0004-0746.

 

  1. ‘Part II. Simulation along ABC-abc reference frame’, ibid, pp. 63 – 84.

 

  1. ‘Part III. Simulation along ABC-odq reference frame’, ibid, pp. 85 – 107.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘A versatile procedure for optimisation of a nonlinear nondifferentiable constrained objective function’, UKAEA Harwell Report Number R-13714, December 1989, ISBN 0-7058-1566-8, HMSO Publications Centre, PO Box 276, London, SW8 5DT.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘A software package for monitoring radiation level’, UKAEA Harwell Report Number R-13536, June 1989, ISBN 0-7058-1528-5, HMSO Publications Centre, PO Box 276, London, SW8 5DT. (Expert Systems).

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘On simulating dynamic behaviour of three phase induction machines with squirrel cage rotor’, Simulation, May 1988, Vol. 50, (5), pp.182 – 193. (Corrigenda: Simulation, March 1989, Vol. 52, (3), pp.121).

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘Digital computer simulation of three phase induction machine dynamics – A generalized approach’, IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl., January/February 1988, Vol. 24, (1), pp. 106-114. (Corrigenda: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl., September/October, 1994, Vol. 30, (5), p.1437).

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘Thyristor models for computer-aided analysis and design’, IEEE Trans. Ind. Elect., August 1986, Vol. IE-33, (3), p. 340.

 

  1. A. R. Shirley, R. Champaneri and S. N. Ghani: ‘Continuous simulation of power electronic induction motor drives’, 18th Universities Power Engineering Conference, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, England, April 11 – 13, 1983, pp. 53 – 58.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani and R. Champaneri: ‘Dynamic models of two phase induction machines along physically existing holonomic two phase reference frame ąIßI’’, Proceedings of International AMSE Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Paris-Sud, July 1-3, 1982, Vol. 6, Group 6 (Electrical Machines), pp. 64 – 86.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani and R. Champaneri: ‘Dynamic models of two phase induction machines along nonholonomic rotating crossfield reference frame ąIIßII’’, Proceedings of International AMSE Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Paris-Sud, July 1 – 3, 1982, Vol. 6, Group 6 (Electrical Machines), pp. 87 – 106.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘A dynamic model and a frequency domain static network model for two phase induction machines along nonholonomic forward and backward rotating reference frame ąIIIßIII’, Proceedings of International AMSE Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Paris-Sud, July 1-3, 1982, Vol. Supplement, pp.71 – 82.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘A dynamic model and a frequency domain static network model for two phase induction machines along holonomic complex plane sequence reference frame ąIVßIV’’, Proceedings of International AMSE Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Paris-Sud, July 1-3, 1982, Vol. Supplement, pp. 83 -102.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘Low-frequency switching circuit model of a triac’, Computer-aided Design, January 1981, Vol. 13, (1), pp. 7 – 17. (Corrigenda: CAD, September 1981, Vol. 13, (5), p. 300

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘Low-frequency switching circuit model of a thyristor’, Computer -aided Design, September 1979, Vol. 11, (5), pp. 281 – 288. (Corrigenda: CAD, March 1980, Vol. 12, (2), p. 66 and CAD, September 1981, Vol. 13, (5), p. 300).

 

  1. S. N. Ghani and L. Barnes: ‘Parameter optimisation for unconstrained objective functions – a bibliography’, Computer-aided Design, October 1972, Vol. 4, (5), pp. 247 – 259. (Corrigenda: CAD, September 1981, Vol.13, (5), p. 300).

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘The teaching of parameter optimisation in electrical engineering’, Int. J. Elect. Eng. Educ., February 1972, Vol. 10, (1), pp. 51 – 58.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘An improved ‘complex’ method of function minimization’, Computer-aided Design, January 1972, 4, (2), pp 71-78. (Corrigenda: CAD, September 1981, Vol. 13, (5), p.300).

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘Design of impulse commutated thyristor inverters and calculation of induction motor performance under variable speed operation’, PhD thesis (1968), University of London.

 

Internet Archives of leading US Universities

 

24. S. N. Ghani and C. H. Leung: ‘Twelve EMTP data cases for simulation of current forced single-phase reversible rectifier (VSRR)’, Website address in the US “http://www.ee.mtu.edu/atp/” in the secure ftp site “/pub/atp/dcase” file name “ghanvsrr.zip”, July 7,1994. Password can be obtained from Professor Bruce Mork. bamork@mtu.edu.

 

25. S. N. Ghani and M. Y. Leung: ‘Four EMTP data cases for simulation of nonlinear dynamics of two phase induction machines’, Website address in the US “http://www.ee.mtu.edu/atp/”. Secure ftp site “/pub/atp/dcase” file name “ghanind.zip”, July 11, 1994. Password can be obtained from Professor Bruce Mork. bamork@mtu.edu

 

26. S. N. Ghani and M. Y. Leung: ‘Five EMTP data cases for simulation of nonlinear dynamics of three phase induction machines’. Website address in the US “http://www.ee.mtu.edu/atp/”. Secure ftp site “/pub/atp/dcase” file name “ghanind.zip”, July 11, 1994. Password can be obtained from Professor Bruce Mork. bamork@mtu.edu.

 

27. S. N. Ghani and M. Y. Leung: ‘Two EMTP data cases for simulation of indirect vector control of three phase induction machines fed from controlled three phase current source, and controlled three phase voltage source ac power supply’, Website address in the US “http://www.ee.mtu.edu/atp/”. Secure ftp site “/pub/atp/dcase” file name “ghanind.zip”, July 11, 1994. Password can be obtained from Professor Bruce Mork. bamork@mtu.edu.

 

Workshops

 

28. S. N. Ghani: ‘Intensive workshop on modern computer-aided analysis of electrical power systems’, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Dhaka, July 17 – 31, 1993. Attendees were all professional engineers from Assistant Engineer to Principal Engineer level. Certificates were awarded by the Minister of Establishment, Government of Bangladesh, Honorable Mr Aminul Huq.

 

29. S. N. Ghani: ‘An Introduction To C++ Computer Language’, AlliedSignal Aerospace at Tucson, Arizona, USA, Course Notes in Microsoft Power Point, 35 hours, 5 weeks beginning June 10, 1998.

 

  1. S. N. Ghani: ‘An Introduction To C++ Computer Language Using UML – Basics’, AlliedSignal Aerospace at Tucson, Arizona, USA, 40 hours, 5 weeks beginning October 5, 1998.

 

31. S. N. Ghani: ibid, AlliedSignal Aerospace at Tucson, Arizona, USA, 40 hours, 5 weeks beginning February1, 1999.

32. S. N. Ghani: ibid, AlliedSignal Aerospace at Tucson, Arizona, USA, 40 hours, 5 weeks beginning May 6, 1999.

33. S. N. Ghani: ibid, AlliedSignal Aerospace at Tucson, Arizona, USA, 40 hours, 5 weeks beginning October 4, 1999.

 

34. S. N. Ghani: ‘Introduction to Using Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)’, Honeywell at Tucson, Arizona, USA, 32 hours, 4 weeks beginning July 10, 2000. (Did not run — Assigned to urgent Software Quality Assurance)

 

35. S. N. Ghani: ‘Elements of the Machinery of A Modern Real-Time Operating System (RTOS): MicroC/OS-II’, Honeywell at Tucson, Arizona, USA, 40 hours, 5 weeks beginning Sept 11, 2000. (Did not run — Assigned to urgent Software Quality Assurance)

 

Unpublished Research Reports

 

36. S. N. Ghani: ‘Software for monitoring radiation level’, UKAEA Harwell Report Number, R-13537, June 1989. (Expert Systems).

37. S. N. Ghani: ‘Performance of Algorithm EVOP for optimisation of a nonlinear nondifferentiable constrained objective function’, Departmental Research Report, Department of Electrical, Electronic Engineering and Physics, University of Northumbria, 1994.

38. S. N. Ghani: ‘A versatile optimisation programme EVOP for optimisation of a nonlinear nondifferentiable constrained objective functions: Further work’, Departmental Research Report, Department of Electrical, Electronic Engineering and Physics, University ofNorthumbria, 1994