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Professor Sanowar Khan

Professor of Instrumentation and Sensors

School of Science & Technology Department of Engineering

Contact details

Address

Professor Sanowar Khan C106 , Tait Building [C]
City, University of London
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom

About

Overview

Professor Khan graduated and received his MSc degree (first degree) with Distinction in electromechanical engineering in 1983 (1976-1983, including one-year language course) from Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPPU), St Petersburg, Russia. He received his PhD degree in electrical engineering from SPPU in 1988. He has been with the School of Science and Technology (formerly School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering) since 1989 where he is currently a Professor. He has been the Deputy Dean of the School from 2008-2019 and he is currently an Associate Dean (EDI).

Professor Khan’s research interests include: mathematical modelling and CAD of sensors, actuators and devices, computational electromagnetics, magnetic shape memory smart materials, finite element modelling and numerical methods, forward and inverse problems in tomographic imaging.

Professor Khan is an Honorary Professor of SPPU, a Fellow of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC), a member of the IEEE, IEEE Magnetics, Engineering in Medicine and Biology, and Instrumentation and Measurement societies. He has been a Vice-President (Membership) of InstMC (2008-2011). He is also a Founder Member of the International Compumag Society (ICS) and a member of the Journal Editorial Committee of Measurement and Control. Professor Khan is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Sensor Review. He has been an Associate Editor (2006-2017) of the journal Measurement, and the International Journal on Measurement Technologies and Instrumentation Engineering (2010-2019). He is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers, a past member of its Education Committee, an Apprentice Master of the Livery, a member of the Court, and a Freeman of the City of London.

He has published many papers in journals, conferences, and in books.

Qualifications

  • PhD, Electrical Engineering, Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia, 1984 – 1988
  • MSc (First Degree) with Distinction, Electrical Engineering, Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia, 1976 – 1983

Fellowships

  • Fellow, Institute of Measurement and Control, 2006 – present
  • Fellow, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2006 – present

Languages

Bengali, English and Russian.

Research

Research interests

- Mathematical modelling and CAD sensors, instruments and devices
- Computational electromagnetics
- Finite element modelling and numerical methods
- Forward and inverse problems in tomographic imaging
- Electrical machines and micro electromechanical systems (MEMS).

Publications

Publications by category

Books (4)

  • Voinov, N., Schreck, T. and Khan, S. (2021). Proceedings of International Scientific Conference on Telecommunications, Computing and Control TELECCON 2019. Springer. ISBN 978-981-336-631-2.
  • Khan, S.H., Kyriacou, P.A., Grattan, K.T.V. and Finkelstein, L. (Eds.), (2010). Proceedings of IMEKO TC1/7 Symposium on Measurement & Instrumentation. Bristol, UK: Institute of Physics Publishing.
  • Haines, C., Galbraith, P., Blum, W. and Khan, S. (2007). Mathematical modelling: Education, engineering and economics - ICTMA 12. ISBN 978-1-904275-20-6.
  • Grattan, K.T.V. and Khan, S.H. (Eds.), (2001). Sensors and Their Applications XI. London, UK: Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0-7503-0821-2.

Chapters (4)

  • S. H. Khan, , K. T. V. Grattan, and L. Finkelstein, (2007). Applications of Modelling in Engineering and Technology. In C Haines, , P Galbraith, , W Blum, and S Khan, (Eds.), Mathematical Modelling: Education, Engineering and Economics (pp. 395–404). Chichester: Horwood Publishing Limited.
  • Khan, S., Grattan, K. and Finkelstein, L. (2007). Applications of Modelling in Engineering and Technology. Mathematical Modelling (pp. 395–404). Elsevier.
  • Khan, S., Xie, C.G. and Abdullah, F. (1995). Computer Modelling of Process Tomography Sensors and Systems. In R. A. Williams, and M. S. Beck, (Eds.), Process Tomography: Principles, Techniques and Applications (pp. 325–365). OXFORD: Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • Khan, S. and Abdullah, F. (1991). Computer Aided Design of Process Tomography Capacitance Electrode System for Flow Imaging. In K. T. V. Grattan, (Ed.), (pp. 209–214).

Conference papers and proceedings (55)

  • Nikolić, B. and Khan, S. (2019). Modelling and optimisation of design of non-conventional instrument transformers. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1379/1/012057
  • Nikolić, B. and Khan, S. (2018). Modelling of non-conventional instrument transformers (NCIT) by Finite Element Method FEM. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1065/7/072046
  • Gabdullin, N. and Khan, S.H. (2017). Study of magnetic field distribution in anisotropic single twin-boundary magnetic shape memory (MSM) element in actuators. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/903/1/012012
  • Khan, S. and Gabdullin, N. (2016). Simulation-based Design Methodology for Magnetic Shape Memory Actuators. 5th International Conference on Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys (ICFSMA 2016) 5-9 September, Sendai, Japan.
  • Granados-Cruz, M., Shmaliy, Y.S., Ibarra-Manzano, O., Zhao, S. and Khan, S.H. (2015). Iterative algorithms for extended unbiased FIR filtering of nonlinear models over sensor networks.
  • Gabdullin, N.A. and Khan, S.H. (2014). Application of change in permeability of magnetic shape memory (MSM) alloys for optimization of magnetic circuit in actuators. 9th IET International Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics (CEM 2014). doi:10.1049/cp.2014.0228
  • L. Finkelstein, and S. Khan, (2011). Metrological Properties of Classification. Joint IMEKO TC1+TC7+TC13 Symposium, 31 Aug 2011 – 2 Sep 2011, Jena, Germany.
  • S. Khan, and L. Finkelstein, (2011). The Role of Mathematical Modelling in the Analysis and Design of Measurement Systems. Joint IMEKO TC1+TC7+TC13 Symposium 31 Aug 2011 – 2 Sep 2011, Jena, Germany.
  • S. H. Khan, , K. Y. Aristovich, and A. I. Borovkov, (2008). Mathematical Modelling of Human Brain for Magnetic Field Tomography Based on Magnetoencephalography. 3-5 September, Annecy, France.
  • Elmufti, K., Weerasinghe, D., Rajarajan, M., Rakocevic, V. and Khan, S. (2008). Timestamp authentication protocol for remote monitoring in eHealth. 2008 Second International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare (PervasiveHealth) 30 Jan 2008 – 1 Feb 2008. doi:10.1109/pcthealth.2008.4571031
  • Elmufti, K., Weerasinghe, D., Rajarajan, M., Rakocevic, V. and Khan, S. (2008). Timestamp Authentication Protocol for Remote Monitoring in eHealth. Workshop on Connectivity, Mobility and Patients’ Comfort (CMPC) in Pervasive Healthcare Conference 29-31 January, Tampere Finand.
  • J. A. MacDonald, , K. Elmufti, , D. Weerasinghe, , M. Rajarajan, , V. Rakocevic, and S. Khan, (2006). A Web Services Shopping Mall for Mobile Users. 4-6 December, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Elmufti, K., Weerasinghe, D., Rajarajan, M., Rakocevic, V. and Khan, S. (2006). Privacy in Mobile Web Services eHealth. 2006 Pervasive Health Conference and Workshops 29 Nov 2006 – 1 Dec 2006. doi:10.1109/pcthealth.2006.361675
  • K. Elmufti, , D. Weerasignhe, , M. Rajarajan, , V. Rakocevic, and S. Khan, (2006). Privacy in Mobile Web Services eHealth. 1st International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare November, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Khan, S. and Finkelstein, L. (2006). Generic Problems and Advances in the Computer Aided Design of Instruments and Instrument Elements. 17 Sep 2006 – 22 Sep 2002, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • MacDonald, J.A., Elmufti, K., Weerasinghe, D., Rajarajan, M., Rakocevic, V. and Khan, S. (2006). A Web Services Shopping Mall for Mobile Users. doi:10.1109/ECOWS.2006.5
  • Khan, S., Elmufti, K., Rakocevic, V. and Rajarajan, M. (2005). Authentication Phase Protocol for an M-Commerce Application Using Oasis Soap Message Security Standard. 30 Mar 2005 – 1 Apr 2005, Lancaster University,.
  • Khan, S.H., Cai, M., Grattan, K.T.V., Kajan, K., Honeywood, M. and Mills, S. (2005). Design and investigation of high-speed, large-force and longlifetime electromagnetic actuators by finite element modelling. doi:10.1088/1742-6596/15/1/050
  • Khan, S., Grattan, K.T.V. and Finkelstein, L. (2004). Advances in the Mathematical Modelling of Sensors and Actuators. 30 Jun 2004 – 2 Jul 2004, St Petersburg, Russia.
  • Khan, S., Neumaier, K., Haller, D. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2004). Automated Modelling and Thermal FEA Simulation of Printed Wiring Assemblies. 20th IEEE Semiconductor and Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium, SEMI-THERM XX 9-11 March, San Jose, USA.
  • Khan, S., Sokolov, I.A., Kulikov, V.V., Bryushinin, M.A. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2004). Interferometric System Using GaAs Adaptive Photodetectors for Frequency and Displacement Measurements. Technical Digest OPTO 2004.
  • Khan, S., Neumaier, K., Haller, D. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2003). Automated Modelling and Simulation of Printed Wiring Assemblies with ANSYS. International Congress on FEM Technology 12-14 November, Potsdam, Germany.
  • Khan, S., Sokolov, I.A., Spirin, V.V. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2003). High-Sensitive Interferometric System Using GaAs Adaptive Photodetectors for Frequency and Displacement Measurement. Laser Optics 2003,Technical Program 30 Jun 2003 – 4 Jul 2003, St. Petersburg, Russia.
  • Khan, S., Finkelstein, L. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2002). Physical Science in Measurement and Instrumentation Education. Joint IMEKO TC1 and XXXIV MKM Conference 2002 8-12 September, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Khan, S., Grattan, K.T.V. and Finkelstein, L. (2002). Photonics and Optical Measurement: Education for Today’s Engineers. Joint IMEKO TC1 and XXXIV MKM Conference 2002 8-12 September, Wroclaw, Poland.
  • Khan, S., Grattan, K.T.V. and Attwood, J.R. (2001). Finite Element Modelling of Skin and Proximity Effects in High Voltage Power Cables. 2-5 July, COMPUMAG, Evian.
  • Neumaier, K., Haller, D., Khan, S.H. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2001). 3D solid modeling of multilayer printed circuit boards. CAT Engineering 2001 conference 19-20 June, Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Khan, S.H., El-Shawish, J.M. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2001). Finite Element Modelling of Saturation Effects in Commercial Variable Transformers. 8th Joint Magnetism and Magnetic Materials International Magnetics Conference (MMM-INTERMAG) 7-11 January, San Antonio, Texas. doi:10.1109/20.951306
  • Khan, S., Neumaier, K., Haller,, D. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2000). Finite Element Modelling of Printed Circuit Boards. 2-4 October, Portland, Oregon.
  • Khan, S., Grattan, K.T.V. and Finkelstein, L. (2000). Computer Modelling and Design of Capacitive Sensors. 25-28 September, Vienna.
  • Sokolov, I.A., Hess, P., Bryushinin, M.A., Kulikov, V.V., Khan, S.H. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2000). Adaptive photodetectors using the effect of the non-steady-state photoelectromotive force for vibration measurements. Conference on Interferometry in Speckle Light: Theory and Applications 25-28 September, Lausanne, Switzerland. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-57323-1_23
  • Khan, S., El-Shawish, J.M., Finkelstein, L. and Grattan, K.T.V. (2000). Investigation of Variable Transformers by 3D Field Modelling  Comparison of Modelling and Experimental Results. 28-30 August, Espoo, Finland.
  • Khan, S. and El-Hami, M. (2000). Design Synthesis Automation of Electric Motors. 28-30 August, Espoo, Finland.
  • Khan, S.H., Grattan, K.T.V. and Attwood, J.R. (1999). Calculation of skin and proximity effects in solid conductors - Comparison of analytical and numerical techniques. Conference Digest, International Symposium on Non-Linear Electromagnetic Systems, ISEM 99 10-12 May, Pavia, Italy.
  • Khan, S.H., Grattan, K.T.V. and Finkelstein, L. (1998). Investigation of leakage flux in a capacitive angular displacement sensor used in torque motors by 3D finite element field modelling. 12th European Conference on Solid-State Transducers - 9th UK Conference on Sensors and Their Applications 13-16 September, Southampton, UK.
  • Khan, S., Finkelstein, L. and Grattan, K.T.V. (1998). Mathematical Modelling of Torque Motor Actuators Used in Instrumentation. 13-18 June, Osaka, Japan.
  • Khan, S.H., ElShawish, J.M., Grattan, K.T.V. and Finkelstein, L. (1997). Finite element modelling of variable transformers used for voltage regulation and control. 8th Conference on Sensors and Their Applications 7-10 September, Glasgow, UK.
  • S. H. Khan, , L. Finkelstein, and F. Abdullah, (1997). Investigation of the Effects of Material Parameters on the Performance Characteristics of a Limited Angle Torque Motor by Finite Element Field Modelling. 9 Jun 1997 – 11 Jun 1977, Palermo, Italy.
  • Khan, S.H., Finkelstein, L. and Abdullah, F. (1997). Investigation of the effects of design parameters on output characteristics of capacitive angular displacement sensors by finite element field modelling. 18-20 March, Okayama, Japan.
  • Khan, S.H. and Abdullah, F. (1996). Finite element modelling and design of capacitive angular displacement sensors. in Studies in Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics 10 The Netherlands.
  • Khan, S. and Abdullah, F. (1995). Finite Element Modelling and Design of Capacitive Angular Displacement Sensors. Abstracts, International Symposium on Non-Linear Electromagnetic Systems 17-20 September, Cardiff, Wales.
  • KHAN, S. and ABDULLAH, F. (1995). Modelling and computation of electrostatic fields in capacitive angular displacement sensors used in limited angle actuators. Bristol.
  • Khan, S. and Ivanov, A.A. (1994). Design of Linear Step Motors for Control Rod Drives in Nuclear Reactors by Finite Element Field Modelling. 19-20 October, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Khan, S. and Abdullah, F. (1994). Modelling and Computation of 2D Electrostatic Fields in Electrical Capacitive Tomography Systems for Flow Imaging. Conference Record of the 6th Biennial IEEE Conference on Electromagnetic Field Computation, CEFC 94 5-7 July, Aix-les-Bains, France.
  • KHAN, S. and IVANOV, A. (1994). MODELING AND COMPUTATION OF NONLINEAR MAGNETIC-FIELDS IN LINEAR STEP MOTORS BY FINITE-ELEMENT METHOD. Abstracts of the 6th IEEE Joint MMM-Intermag Conference 20-23 June, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Khan, S.H. and Ivanov, A.A. (1994). Finite element modelling of magnetic fields and calculation of static characteristics of linear step motors for control rod drives of nuclear reactors. IEE Second International Conference on Computation in Electromagnetics, CEM 94 12-14 April, University of Nottingham.
  • KHAN, S. and IVANOV, A. (1994). CALCULATION OF DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF LINEAR STEP MOTORS FOR CONTROL ROD DRIVES OF NUCLEAR-REACTORS. MELECON 94 12-14 April, Antalya, Turkey.
  • Khan, S. and Abdullah, F. (1994). An Introduction to Magnetic Field Tomography, in Process Tomography - A Strategy for Industrial Exploitation. Department of Electrical Engineering & Electronics, UMIST, Manchester.
  • KHAN, S. and IVANOV, A. (1993). CALCULATION OF STATIC CHARACTERISTICS OF LINEAR STEP MOTORS FOR CONTROL ROD DRIVES OF NUCLEAR-REACTORS - AN APPROXIMATE APPROACH. IEE Sixth International Conference on Electrical Machines and Drives 8-10 September, OXFORD.
  • Khan, S. and Abdullah, F. (1993). Multielectrode Capacitive Systems for Process Tomography Flow Imaging - A Study of the System Response to Various Flows by Finite Element Field Modelling. 7-9 June, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland.
  • KHAN, S. and ABDULLAH, F. (1993). INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF FLOW PARAMETERS ON ELECTROSTATIC-FIELD DISTRIBUTION IN ELECTRICAL CAPACITIVE TOMOGRAPHY SENSORS FOR FLOW IMAGING. Bristol.
  • Khan, S., Abdullah, F., Finkelstein, L. and Hill, W.J. (1993). Modelling in Measurement and Instrumentation. London: City University.
  • Khan, S. and Abdullah, F. (1991). Finite Element Modelling of Electric Fields in Process Tomography Capacitive Electrode Systems Using PE2D. 20 September, Southampton.
  • Haller, D., Neumaier, K., Khan, S.H. and Grattan, K.T.V. Integration of thermal compact models into finite element simulation of printed wiring assemblies. Twentieth Annual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management Symposium. doi:10.1109/stherm.2004.1291334
  • Khan, S.H., Ming Cai, , Grattan, K.T.V., Kajan, K., Honeywood, M. and Mills, S. Computation of 3D Magnetic Field Distribution in Long-Lifetime Electromagnetic Actuators. 2006 12th Biennial IEEE Conference on Electromagnetic Field Computation. doi:10.1109/cefc-06.2006.1632973

Journal articles (58)