Shaik Mazhar Hussain

Work place: Department of Computing and Electronics Engineering, Middle East College, Muscat, Rusayl 124, Oman

E-mail: mazhar@mec.edu.om

Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9399-5048

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Biography

Shaik Mazhar Hussain, Faculty, Department of Computing and Electronics Engineering, Middle East College, Muscat, Oman, Research Coordinator, Centre for Research and Consultancy (CRC), Middle East College, Muscat, Oman. Hussain is a distinguished academician and researcher with a robust background in Electrical Engineering. Currently serving as a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Electronics Engineering, he also holds the position of research coordinator at the Centre for Research and Consultancy (CRC) since 2017. Hussain earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in the year 2023 from the Department of Communications Engineering, specializing in Advanced Telecommunication Technology (ATT) at the school of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Malaysia. His doctoral research showcases his deep expertise and significant contributions to the field. Dr. Hussain educational journey includes a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) from Coventry University, United Kingdom, acquired in 2017, and a master’s degree in Embedded Systems from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India, Hyderabad, in 2012. He commenced his academic pursuit with a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, in 2008.Hussain has 15 years of teaching and research experience in his field. He has authored and published more than 30 papers in reputable journals and more than 20 papers in various conference proceedings. His research endeavors have been supported by numerous internal and external grants, underlining the significance and impact of his work. Hussain further expanded his expertise by receiving the Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles from the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), West Perth, Australia. In addition to his academic and research achievements, Dr. Hussain is an active member of several professional bodies and a senior member, IEEE. His research interests include Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Wireless communications, and Electric Vehicles (EV).

Author Articles
IoT Based Smart Shower to Minimize Home Water Usage

By Shaik Mazhar Hussain Mohsin Hasan Said Al Abri

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijem.2024.05.02, Pub. Date: 8 Oct. 2024

Water waste, particularly in home shower systems, remains a significant global concern, with showers accounting for substantial water consumption. This research proposes an IoT-based solution to mitigate water wastage using smart technology. According to surveys, the average shower duration is approximately 8 minutes, with a flow rate averaging 8 Liters per minute, resulting in significant water use per shower. Our approach integrates IoT technology, utilizing Arduino as a gateway device for data management. Water usage data is collected and stored in a cloud-based platform, Thing Speak, enabling users to monitor consumption patterns daily, monthly, and annually. The system employs hardware components including a solenoid valve, Arduino microcontroller, ESP 8266 WiFi module, LCD display, and sound player, complemented by software components like the Arduino IDE and ThinkSpeak database. Operationally, upon activation, the system controls water flow for the initial four minutes before alerting users to conserve water through visual and auditory cues. This study’s methodology involves the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled smart shower system, demonstrating its efficacy in reducing water consumption through real-time monitoring and user feedback. Results indicate a significant reduction in water usage compared to conventional shower systems, thereby highlighting the potential of IoT technology in promoting sustainable water management practices at the household level. 

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