Shajjad Chowdhury
About Shajjad Chowdhury
Shajjad Chowdhury is an R&D Associate Staff specializing in Power Electronics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in Power Electronics and Drives from the University of Nottingham and has extensive research experience in various academic and research institutions.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Shajjad Chowdhury serves as an R&D Associate Staff in Power Electronics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to research and development initiatives in the field of power electronics. His role involves applying his expertise to advance technologies and solutions within the laboratory's projects.
Previous Experience in Research and Academia
Prior to his current role, Shajjad Chowdhury worked at the University of Nottingham in various capacities. He served as a Research Fellow from 2017 to 2018 and as a Research Assistant from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he was a PhD student and researcher at the University from 2012 to 2016, focusing on power electronics and drives.
Postdoctoral Research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Shajjad Chowdhury was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he engaged in advanced research projects, leveraging his background in electrical and electronics engineering to contribute to the laboratory's objectives.
Educational Background in Engineering
Shajjad Chowdhury earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the American International University-Bangladesh, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Power and Control Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University in 2011, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Power Electronics and Drives from the University of Nottingham from 2012 to 2016.
Early Career as a Network Engineer
Shajjad Chowdhury began his professional career as a Network Engineer at Telnet Communication Ltd. in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he worked for 10 months in 2009. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in network systems before transitioning to his focus on power electronics and research.