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Yousif Abdalla Abakr

Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering

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Research Summary

Solar energy; solar desalination; CFD analysis of buildings and thermal performance; natu-ral ventilations and energy analysis of buildings; cooling of electronic components; thermo acoustic heat… read more

Recent Publications

  • B. M. CHEN,, Y. A. ABAKR,, J. H. GOH, P. H. RILEY, and D. B. HANN, 2012. Development and Assessment of a SCORE Demo2.1 Thermo-Acoustic Engine: Low-cost, electricity generating heat engines for rural areas In:
  • DAVID KHOO, YOUSIF A. ABAKR and NORMAH M. GHAZALI, 2012. Numerical Investigation on the heat transfer from the cooking stove to the thermoacoustic engine’s regenerator: Low-cost, electricity generating heat engines for rural areas In:
  • ST WEE, DB HANN, YA ABAKR and P RILEY, 2012. PIV Based Wave Decomposition Technique for Waveguide Acoustic Analysis: Low-cost, electricity generating heat engines for rural areas In:
  • S. T. WEE, D. B. HANN, Y. A. ABAKR and P. RILEY, 2011. PIV wave propagation investigation of non-linear losses through 90o Bends in a Thermoacoustic Engine’s Feedback Loop: International Meeting on Advances in Thermofluids (IMAT) In:

Current Research

Solar energy; solar desalination; CFD analysis of buildings and thermal performance; natu-ral ventilations and energy analysis of buildings; cooling of electronic components; thermo acoustic heat engine, impedance; valve-less pumps



  • B. M. CHEN,, Y. A. ABAKR,, J. H. GOH, P. H. RILEY, and D. B. HANN, 2012. Development and Assessment of a SCORE Demo2.1 Thermo-Acoustic Engine: Low-cost, electricity generating heat engines for rural areas In:
  • DAVID KHOO, YOUSIF A. ABAKR and NORMAH M. GHAZALI, 2012. Numerical Investigation on the heat transfer from the cooking stove to the thermoacoustic engine’s regenerator: Low-cost, electricity generating heat engines for rural areas In:
  • ST WEE, DB HANN, YA ABAKR and P RILEY, 2012. PIV Based Wave Decomposition Technique for Waveguide Acoustic Analysis: Low-cost, electricity generating heat engines for rural areas In:
  • S. T. WEE, D. B. HANN, Y. A. ABAKR and P. RILEY, 2011. PIV wave propagation investigation of non-linear losses through 90o Bends in a Thermoacoustic Engine’s Feedback Loop: International Meeting on Advances in Thermofluids (IMAT) In:
  • ABAKR, Y.A., AL-ATABI, M. and BAIMAN, C., 2011. The Influence of Wave Patterns And Frequency on Thermo-Acoustic Cooling Effect: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 6(3), 394-398
  • B. M. CHEN,, P. H. RILEY, and Y. A. ABAKR,, 2011. Construction and Assessment of a Propane driven, Electricity-Generating Cooking Score-Stove™: International congress on Green process Engineering In:
  • B. M. CHEN,, P. H. RILEY, and Y. A. ABAKR,, 2011. Design and Testing of a Wood Burning Electricity Generator by using Dual-Core Thermoacoustic Engine: 2011 World Congress on Engineering and Technology (CET) In:
  • B. M. CHEN,, P. H. RILEY,, Y. A. ABAKR,, K.PULLEN,, D.B.HANN, and C.M.JOHNSON., 2011. Design and Development of a Low-Cost, Electricity-Generating Cooking Score-Stove™: IET Renewable Power Generation IET Renewable Power Generation.
  • B. M. CHEN,, Y. A. ABAKR,, P. H. RILEY, and D.B.HANN, 2011. Development of Thermoacoustic Engine Operating by Waste Heat from Cooking Stove At: Melaka, Malaysia
  • BAIMAN CHEN,, YOUSIF ABDALLA ABAKR,, PAUL RILEY, and DAVID HANN, 2011. Investigation and Measurement of a Low-cost Loudspeaker as a Liner Alternation for Thermoacoustic Application: 2011 International Conference on Applied Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing In:
  • BAIMAN CHEN,, YOUSIF ABDALLA ABAKR,, PAUL RILEY, and DAVID HANN, 2011. Investigation and Measurement of a Low-cost Loudspeaker as a Liner Alternation for Thermoacoustic Application: Applied Mechanics and Materials Applied Mechanics and Materials.
  • LEE V. C. –C, ABAKR Y. A and WOO K. –C, 2011. Impedance pumping system as flow amplification device: 2011 International Conference on Applied Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing AMM In:
  • LEE V. C. –C, ABAKR Y. A and WOO K. –C, 2011. A multi-stage impedance pumping system: The International Conference on Chemical Engineering In:
  • LEE V. C. –C, ABAKR Y. A. and WOO K. –C., 2011. Experimental investigation of multi-stage impedance pumping system: 4th International Meeting of Advances in Thermofluids In:
  • LEE V. C. –C., ABAKR Y. A., WOO K. –C. and AL-ATABI M., 2011. Experimental investigation of open loop multi-stage impedance pumping system: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 6(5), 7
  • CHEN BAIMAN,, YOUSIF ABDALLA ABAKR, and DAVID HANN., 2011. The Influence of Waveforms and Frequency on Thermoacoustic Cooling Effect: Asian Journal of Mechanical Engineering (AJME) Part A: Fluid, Thermal and Energy System Asian Journal of Mechanical Engineering (AJME) Part A: Fluid, Thermal and Energy System.
  • CHEN BAIMAN,, YOUSIF ABDALLA ABAKR, and DAVID HANN., 2011. Investigation of an Atmospheric Pressure Thermoacoustic Cooling System by Varying Its Operating Frequency: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Journal of Engineering Science and Technology.
  • KELVIN H.C.S., YOUSIF A.A. and ANDREW C, 2011. Unsteady Heat Transfer in an Annular Pipe Part II: Swirling laminar Fmow: IIUM Engineering Journal, Vol 12(No. 6),
  • Q.H. SHAH, M MUJAHID, M. AL-ATABI and ABAKR, Y.A., 2011. Load carrying capability of liquid filled cylindrical shell structures under axial compression: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 6(4), 506-519
  • LEE V. C. –C., ABAKR Y. A. and WOO K. –C., 2010. Numerical investigation of multi-stage impedance pumping system: 3rd InternationalConference on Science & Technology: Applications in Industry and Education In:
  • LEE V. C. –C., YEO Z.-J,, ABAKR Y.A. and WOO K. –C., 2010. Investigation of impedance pumping in large scale applications: International Conference on Mathematical Applications in Engineering In:
  • CHEN BAIMAN,, YOUSIF ABDALLA ABAKR, and DAVID HANN., 2010. Investigation of an Atmospheric Pressure Thermoacoustic Cooling System by Varying Its Operating Frequency: 3rd International Conference on Science & Technology: Applications in Industry & Education In:
  • CHEN BAIMAN,, YOUSIF ABDALLA ABAKR, and DAVID HANN., 2010. The Influence of Waveforms and Frequency on Thermoacoustic Cooling Effect: 3rd International Conference on Science & Technology: Applications in Industry & Education In:
  • HO J. –H, WOO K. –C., LEE V. C. –C. and ABAKR Y. A., 2010. Oscillations of a conductor in a magnetic field: IUTAM Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics for Advanced Technologies and Engineering Design In:
  • K. HO, Y. A. ABAKR and A. CHAN, 2010. Unsteady heat transfer in an annular pipe. Part I: Problem description and axial flow cooling: ICMAE In:
  • K. HO, Y. A. ABAKR and A. CHAN, 2010. Unsteady heat transfer in an annular pipe. Part II: Swirling laminar flow: ICMAE In:
  • K. HO, Y. A. ABAKR and E. M. TITUS, 2010. Design and testing of an experimental setup for swirling flow visualization and heat transfer study in a concentric annuli: 3rd ICTIE In:
  • HO, K, ABAKR, Y.A and CHAN, A., 2009. Cooling Fluid Flow Pattern Effect on the Temperature of A Magnetocaloric Material In: RANM 2009. (In Press.)
  • SAEID, N. H and ABAKR, Y. A., 2009. Periodic Jet Impingement Cooling of an Isothermal Surface In: International conference of heat 6th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer Guangzhou, CHINA 18 - 21 May 2009. (In Press.)
  • ROMADHON, R.A, MAHDZIR, M and ABAKR, Y.A., 2009. Optimization of cooling systems in data centre, a Computational Fluid Dynamics model and simulation, Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems and Industrial Applications In: CITISIA, Kuala Lumpur, July 2009. (In Press.)
  • ROMADHON, R.A, MAHDZIR, M and ABAKR, A.M., 2008. Optimization of the performance of cooling system in data center facilities In: MICRA 2008, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. (In Press.)
  • JAHN KASSIM, P, ALI, M, ABAKR, Y. A, HARON, Y. A and TAN, R.M.L., 2008. Sustainable Residential Low Density Urban Development Integrating Sustainable Consciousness with Commercial Viability In: The World Sustainable Building Conference Proceedings 21-25th September 2008, Melbourne, Australia. (In Press.)
  • QASIM, H.S and ABAKR, Y.A., 2008. Effect of distance from the support on the penetration mechanism of clamped circular polycarbonate armor plates International Journal of Impact Engineering. 35, 1244–1250
  • MUSHTAK, A.A and ABAKR, Y.A., 2007. Laminar mixing in SMX static mixers Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). 2(1), 95-101
  • MIRGHANI, I.A, AHMAD, F.I, ABAKR, Y.A and NURUL AMIN, A.K.M., 2007. Effectiveness of cryogenic machining with modified tool holder Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 185(1-3), 91-96
  • QASIM, H.S and ABAKR, Y.A., 2007. A comparison of energy absorbing capabilities of paper and steel structures subjected to progressive failure under free falling objects Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). 2(2), 200- 210
  • MUHIDA, R, PUTERI JAHN KASSIM, S, ABU EUSUF, M, MAISARAH, A, IBRAHIM, M.S and ABAKR, Y. A., 2006. Optimal Design of Photovoltaic Home System in Malaysia In: World Renewable Energy Congress Florence Italy, 19-25th August 2006. (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A and LEE, Y. S., 2006. Solar Water Boiler with Tracking System In: Solar Cookers International conference, Granada 12-16 July 2006, Granada, Spain. (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A and ABASAEED, A. E., 2006. Experimental evaluation of a conical-screw briquetting machine for the briquetting of carbonized cotton stalks in Sudan Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). 1(2), 212- 220
  • JAHNKASSIM, P. S, MAISARAH, A and ABAKR, Y. A., 2006. Environmental Performance Analysis of a Semi-Detached House in Kuala Lumpur In: ISESEE 2006 – International Symposium & Exhibition on Sustainable Energy & Environment, Maya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 4-5 December 2006. (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A, ISMAIL, A. F, ISMAIL, M. N, HARON, H. A and KASSIM, P. S., 2005. Towards The Zero Energy House - A Comparison Of Bioclimatic Strategiesand Thermal Comfort Issues In Two Differing Climates In: The 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, Tokyo, 27-29 September 2005 (SB05Tokyo). (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A, KASSIM, P. S. J, HARON, H. A and MUHAMMAD, M. H., 2005. Simulating an Eco-House in Malaysia – An Environmental performance Analysis of Bioclimatic features in a Tropical Climate In: National Seminar on Energy in Buildings NSEB2005 – Sustainable Symboisis, Holiday Villa, Subang Jaya 10-11 May 2005. (In Press.)
  • ALI, M, ABAKR, Y. A and IBRAHIM, N., 2005. Building Performance Assessment Of An Eco-House In Malaysia: A Comparative Analysis In: The 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, Tokyo, 27-29 September 2005 (SB05Tokyo). (In Press.)
  • HARON, H. A, MUHAMMAD, M. H, KASSIM, P. S and ABAKR, Y. A., 2005. Integrating An Environmental Performance Analysis With A Virtual Walkthrough - A Malaysian Case Study In: The 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, Tokyo, 27-29 September 2005 (SB05Tokyo). (In Press.)
  • ISMAIL, A. F, ABAKR, Y. A, IBRAHIM, M. N and ALI, M., 2005. Performance Analysis Of A 15kw Photovoltaic Grid-Connected System Under The Equatorial Conditions In: The 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference, Tokyo, 27-29 September 2005 (SB05Tokyo). (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A, ISMAIL, A. F and MAHMUD, J., 2005. A Novel Solar Still Using Trough Concentrator In: ISES Solar World Congress, 6-12 August 2005, Orlando, Florida USA. (In Press.)
  • ALI, M. T and ABAKR, Y. A., 2005. Competition Based Engineering Learning In: Regional conference on Engineering Education RCEE2005, Johor, Malaysia 12-13 December 2005. (In Press.)
  • AL–ATABI, M.T, CHIN, S.B, LUO, X.Y, JOHNSON, A.G, BIRD, N.C and ABAKR, Y.A., 2004. The Relationship Between Gallstones Formation and Bile Flow in Human Cystic Duct In: Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, BioMed 2004. (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A, KASSIM, P. S. J, HARON, H. A and MUHAMMAD, M. H., 2004. Simulating an Eco-House in Malaysia- Integrating an Environmental Performance Analysis with a Virtual Walkthrough In: Passive Design Considerations in the Built Environment, 22-23rd Nov. 2004. KAED, IIUM, Malaysia. (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A, ISMAIL, A. F and AHMED, M. I., 2004. Parametric Study of a Vacuum Enhanced Solar Still In: ASME’s Solar 2004 Conference, A Solar Harvest: Growing Opportunities, 11-14 July 2004, Portland, Oregon, USA. (In Press.)
  • AL-ZUHAIR, S, ABAKR, Y. A and AHMED, M. I., 2004. The Effect of the Operating Conditions on the Apparent Viscosity of Crude Palm Oil During Oil Clarification IIUM Journal of Engineering. 5(1), 55-64
  • SAEDON, J, MAHMUD, J and ABAKR, Y. A., 2004. Influence of ICT in Manufacturing Environment: Issues and Challenges In: Malaysian Science and Technology Congress 2004 (MSTC 2004), 5-6 October 2004, Palace of Golden Horses, Selangor, Malaysia. (In Press.)
  • ABAKR, Y. A, AHMED, M. I and ISMAIL, A. F., 2004. Modified Tool Holder for Cryogenic Machining In: ICAMT 2004, Kuala Lumpur, 11-13 May 2004. (In Press.)
  • ISMAIL, A. F, AHMED, M. I and ABAKR, Y. A., 2003. Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Electronics Heat Sink IIUM Engineering Journal. (In Press.)
  • AHMED, M. I, ABAKR, Y. A, PERVEZ, T and ISMAIL, A. F., 2001. Design and Analysis of a Solar Still using Finite Element Method In: First International Conference on Mechatronics, ICOM'01. (In Press.)
  • JUBRAN, B. A, AHMED, M. I, ISMAIL, A. F and ABAKR, Y. A., 2000. Numerical modelling of a multi-stage Solar Still Journal of Energy Conversion and Management. 41(11), 1107-1121
  • ABAKR, Y. A, JUBRAN, B. A, ISMAIL, A. F and AHMED, M. I., 1999. Prediction of the Performance of a Compact-Evacuated Solar Still In: World Renewable Energy Congress 1999 Malaysia. (In Press.)

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