Dr Umme Mumtahina
Lecturer, Renewable Energy Engineering
School of Science, Technology & Engineering
Email: umumtahina@usc.edu.au
Location: , MB-MBA1-1-1.112
Dr Umme Mumtahina received her BSc Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology in 2012. She completed her PhD in the field of Power Electronics at Central Queensland University in 2019. Prior to commencing her doctoral studies, she worked as a lecturer at a university in Bangladesh from 2012 to 2013.
Dr Mumtahina is currently working as a Lecturer in Renewable Energy Engineering at University of the Sunshine Coast. Previously, she worked as a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Central Queensland University under a federal innovation grant supporting collaboration with eleXsys Energy.
Her research experience spans several areas of electrical engineering, including renewable energy systems, DC–DC converter control, microgrids, battery energy storage systems, and low-voltage distribution networks. She has contributed to projects focused on renewable energy integration, microgrid optimisation, and advanced power converter applications for sustainable energy systems.
Dr Mumtahina’s broader research interests include power electronics applications in renewable energy systems, power converter technologies, microgrid operation and control, low-voltage distribution systems, and battery storage technologies. Her work focuses on developing reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions to support the transition toward modern low-carbon power systems.
Research
Research Summary
Identifiers
Research Grants
| Project name | Investigator/s | Funding body | Year(s) of operation | Focus |
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Shaping Queensland’s grid for sustainable growth of renewables in rural communities |
Umme Mumtahina, Sanath Alahakoon, Peter Wolfs |
Queensland Govt and Belash Pty Ltd AUD$ 700,000 |
2023- 2026 |
Research on improving electricity grid capability and resilience to support sustainable renewable energy growth in rural Queensland communities. |
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Feasibility Study of an Islandable Microgrid for Woorabinda Community |
Umme Mumtahina, Sanath Alahakoon |
Queensland Govt, AUD$ 772,897 |
2023-2025 |
Investigation of the technical and operational feasibility of an islandable microgrid for the Woorabinda community to improve energy reliability and sustainability. |
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A Smart Grid Testbed using the LABVOLT Platform for Research into Secure, Reliable and Green Microgrids for Future Sustainable Living |
Research team at Central Queensland University |
CQU Internal Funding Scheme, AUD$ 30,000 |
2022-2024 |
Development of a smart grid laboratory testbed for research and education on secure, reliable, and sustainable microgrid technologies. |
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Grid of the future |
Umme Mumtahina, Sanath Alahakoon, Peter Wolfs |
Department of Industry, Innovation & Science - Innovation Connections Researcher Placement, AUD$ 100,000 |
2022-2023 |
Research into future grid technologies, renewable integration, and advanced energy management solutions for modern electricity networks. |
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Microgrid software analytics and the optimization of microgrid operations |
Umme Mumtahina, Sanath Alahakoon, Peter Wolfs
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Department of Industry, Innovation & Science - Innovation Connections Researcher Placement, AUD$ 100,000 |
2021-2022 |
Development of software analytics and optimisation strategies for improving microgrid operational performance and efficiency. |
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Network studies for dSTATCOMs to support distributed solar generation |
Umme Mumtahina, Sanath Alahakoon, Peter Wolfs |
eleXsys Energy Pty Ltd T//A Planet Ark Power, AUD$ 72,161 |
2020-2021 |
Investigation of dSTATCOM applications to enhance voltage stability and support distributed solar energy integration into power networks. |
Teaching and supervision
Professional
Awards and memberships
Professional Memberships
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Board of Professional Engineers Queensland (BPEQ)
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)
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IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
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Institute of Engineers Australia (Professional)
Awards/Fellowships
- Advanced Queensland Industry Research Fellowship, Central Queensland University, 2023
- Dean’s Award, Central Queensland University, 2023
- Student Commendation Award, Central Queensland University, 2021
- Student Commendation Award, Central Queensland University, 2019
Professional Social Media
Media
Dr Umme Mumtahina's specialist areas of knowledge include renewable energy systems, power electronics, microgrids, smart grids, energy management systems