Journal Articles

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2024). Performance improvement of a full-scale oscillating water column device by employing a novel double oscillating water column. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment. 2024;0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/14750902241299585 

Samitha Weerakoon, A. H. Kim, B-H., Cho. Y-J., Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2021). Design Optimization of a Novel Vertical Augmentation Channel Housing a Cross-flow Turbine and Performance Evaluation as a Wave Energy Converter. Renewable Energy, 180, pp. 1300-1314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.08.092.

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2020). Effect of Oscillating Water Column Chamber Inclination on the Performance of a Savonius Rotor. Journal of Offshore and Artic Engineering, 142(4): 042002. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046284.

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2018). Performance Improvement of an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter by Geometry Modifications. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 32, pp. 5729- 5736. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-018-1120-x.

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R., Lee, Y-H. and Sharma, R. N. (2018). On the Simulation of Regular Waves in a Numerical Wave Tank. Advances and Applications in Fluid Mechanics, 21(3), pp. 325-341.

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2018). Studies on the Performance of Savonius Rotors in a Numerical Wave Tank. Ocean Engineering, 158, pp. 29-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.03.084.

Prasad, D. D., Kim, C-G., Kang, H-G., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2017). Performance and Flow Characteristics of Single and a Novel Double Oscillating Water Column Devices. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 31(12), pp. 5879-5886. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-017-1131-z.

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R., Lee, Y-H. and Sharma, R. N. (2017). Validation of a Piston Type Wave-maker Using Numerical Wave Tank. Ocean Engineering, 131, pp. 57-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.12.031.

Goundar, J.N., Chettiar, N., Narayan, S., Deo, A. and Prasad, D. (2015). Design of a Ducted Cross Flow Turbine for Fiji. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 772, pp. 561-565. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.772.561.

Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2014). Flow and Performance Characteristics of a Direct Drive Turbine for Wave Power Generation. Ocean Engineering, 81, pp. 39-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2014.02.019.

Patel. S., Prasad, D. and Ahmed, M. R. (2014). Computational Studies on the Effect of Geometric Parameters on the Performance of a Solar Chimney Power Plant. Energy Conversion and Management, 77, pp. 424-431. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2013.09.056.

Prasad, D. D. and Lee, Y-H. (2012). Maximizing Primary Energy Conversion in a Direct Drive Turbine for Wave Power Extraction. International Journal of Mechanic Systems Engineering, 2(4), pp. 132-140.

Prasad, D. D., Zullah, M. A., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2010). Effects of Front Guide Nozzle Shape on the Flow Characteristics in an Augmentation Channel of a Direct Drive Turbine for Wave Power Generation. Science China-Technological Sciences, 53(1), pp. 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-010-0020-9.

Zullah, M. A., Prasad, D. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2010). Performance Analysis of a Wave Energy Converter Using Numerical Simulation Technique. Science China-Technological Sciences, 53(1), pp. 13-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-010-0026-3.

Prasad, D., Uliate, T. and Ahmed, M. R. (2009). Wind Loads on Low-Rise Building Models with Different Roof Configuration. International Journal of Fluid Mechanics Research, 36(3), pp. 231-243

Selected Conference Papers

Prasad, D.D., Pesamino, M., Cavilati, A., Ram, K. and Ahmed, M. R. (2023). Effect of Upstream Deflector Plate Position on the Performance of Savonius Rotors. In: Proceedings of the ASME 2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Vol. 87646, p. V007T08A036. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. October 29-November V06BT08A031. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2023-1139892

Prasad, D.D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2018). Effect of Oscillating Water Column Chamber Inclination on the Performance of a Savonius Rotor. In: Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 6B: Energy. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. November 9–15. V06BT08A031. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2018-87313.

Prasad, D.D., Taika, N., Tekieta, K., Ahmed, M.R. and Lee, Y-H. (2018). Experimental Investigation on the Performance of Savonius Rotors for Wave Energy Conversion. In: Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific World Congress on Computer Science and Engineering, APWC on CSE, 2018, pp. 190-196, 8853682. https://doi.org/10.1109/APWConCSE.2018.00038.

Goundar, J. N., Prasad, D.D. and Ahmed, M. R. (2018). Design of a Ducted Cross-flow Turbine for Marine Current Energy Extraction. In: Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 6A: Energy. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. November 9–15. V06AT08A016. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2018-87324.

Goundar, J. N., Prasad, D. and Ahmed, M. R. (2013). Design and Performance Testing of a Ducted Savonius Turbine for Marine Current Energy Extraction. In: Proceedings of the ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 6B: Energy. San Diego, California, USA. November 15–21. V06BT07A093. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66417.

Ram, K. R., Goundar, J. N., Prasad, D., Lal, S. and Ahmed, M. R. (2013). Optimization of Hydrofoils for Horizontal Axis Marine Current Turbines Using Genetic Algorithm. In: Proceedings of the ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 6B: Energy. San Diego, California, USA. November 15–21. V06BT07A092. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66416.

Prasad. D., Ahmed, M. R. and Lee, Y-H. (2012). Performance Studies on a Direct Drive Turbine for Wave Power Generation in a Numerical Wave Tank. In: Proceedings of the 1st Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference Series. Jeju Island, South Korea. 27th – 30th November. http://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/5427.

Prasad, D., Zullah, M. A., Choi, Y-D. and Lee, Y-H. (2010). Flow Characteristics in an Augmentation Channel of a Direct Drive Turbine for Wave Power Generation. In: American Institute of Physics Conference Series. American Institute of Physics, 1225(1), pp. 619-627. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3464909z.

Prasad, D., Zullah, M. A., Choi, Y-D. and Lee, Y-H. (2010). Study on the Performance of Savonius Helical Rotor for Wave Energy Conversion. In: American Institute of Physics Conference Series. American Institute of Physics, 1225(1), pp. 641-649. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3464913.

Book Chapters

Raturi, S., Bogitini, L., Chand, S., Goundar, P. R., Prasad, D. and Vaike, L. (2021). Open Educational Resources Part I: From Basics to the Big Picture. In S. Raturi (eds.). Learning Technologies and Higher Education: A Pacific Perspective. Suva: USP Press, pp. 5-36.

Raturi, S., Bogitini, L., Chand, S., Goundar, P. R., Mati, J. M., Prasad, D. and Vaike, L. (2021). Open Educational Resources Part II: Experiences and Perspectives of New OER Users. In S. Raturi (eds.). Learning Technologies and Higher Education: A Pacific Perspective. Suva: USP Press, pp. 37-65.

Prasad, D. and Raturi, S. (2021). Innovating Learning and Teaching Strategies in STEM – An Argument for Flipping the Classroom in Pacific. In S. Raturi (eds.). Learning Technologies and Higher Education: A Pacific Perspective. Suva: USP Press, pp. 98-117.