Alumni

Amit was a founding student member of Advanced Fluid Flow Research Group at RUET. After graduating from RUET, Amit pursued a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University, where he focused on the multi-objective optimization of architected materials for mechanical and mechanobiological applications. During his Ph.D., he interned with Dassault Systèmes’ Simulia R&D branch, contributing to the User Assistance Development team.

Following his Ph.D., Amit completed a postdoctoral training at Texas Tech University, applying image processing and machine learning techniques to enhance surgical training using suture pads. He then joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an ORISE Research Fellow, where he researched on over-the-counter spray products, analyzing spray images to better understand spray behavior. Amit later transitioned to industry and is currently a Data Scientist at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, supporting the Commercial Device Engineering team within the R&D division.

Towhid is a PhD student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Bredesen Center Research Fellow. He also works as a Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), USA, in the Materials Science and Technology Division. His current research focuses on developing machine learning–driven phase transition prediction methods for next-generation 2D semiconductors.

He earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Southern University (GSU), where he served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Thermofluidics Systems Laboratory from 2022 to 2025. During this period, he led two funded research projects supported by the U.S. Department of Energy: (i) the development of elastohydrodynamic sealing technology for supercritical CO₂ power generation, and (ii) the development of a microfluidic drug-delivery device for Type 1 diabetes patients, funded by Breakthrough T1D.

His experience spans diverse fields, including energy systems, alternative energy, biomedical engineering, product development, and materials science. He has collaborated with researchers from Australia, Finland, the USA, Kuwait, Qatar, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, and has contributed to projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Breakthrough T1D, Central Queensland University (Grant RSH/5221), the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (CR19-45EM-01), and Qatar National Library.

He completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Bangladesh, in 2019. Following graduation, he worked as an engineer at a 113 MW power plant and later as a Senior R&D Engineer at Walton Group, the largest manufacturing company in Bangladesh and a leading compressor manufacturer in Asia. These roles provided strong practical insight into large-scale energy systems, manufacturing, and product development.

Throughout his academic career, he has received several recognitions. These include the Best Student Paper Award and 1st Place at the ASME Power Applied R&D Conference (2023), where competing teams included those from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (USA) and the University of Cambridge (UK). This achievement was featured in multiple local news outlets and on the university’s official platforms. He also received the Academic Distinction Award from Georgia Southern University’s International Student Admissions and Programs (ISAP) Office (2023), as well as 1st Place and 3rd Place awards at the GSU Annual Research Symposium (2023 and 2024), sponsored by Rolls-Royce and Cardinal LG. In 2025, he was nominated for the Averitt Award for Excellence in Research, the highest honor awarded to graduate students at Georgia Southern University.

Additionally, he was part of a finalist team in the HeroX Energy Tech Competition organized by the U.S. Department of Energy. Competing against approximately 3,500 teams, his team won first place in the final round, where he served as the business development and strategic lead. He also received the Editorial Choice Award for one of his publications in the Clean Energy journal published by Oxford University Press (2021).

Anan  is a PhD researcher in Industrial Optimization, specializing in discrete optimization and AI-based solution methodologies. His research focuses on developing scalable optimization frameworks for complex system-of-systems problems, with applications in manufacturing, energy, and food systems. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal publications, accumulating more than 1,300 citations.

He has over eight years of advanced Python experience and was the winner of the Google Cloud AI Hackathon on Manufacturing Optimization (2025). Alongside his doctoral research, he works at Linköping University, where he teaches industrial automation, PLC programming, multidisciplinary optimization, and machine learning. In parallel, he serves as an optimization consultant at Norrminds, delivering large-scale optimization engines for industry leaders including Orkla, Arvid Nordquist, Siemens Energy, Atlas Copco, ABB, and Volvo Trucks. 

Mechanical engineer with extensive experience in electromechanical product design and development within the electrical and electronics industry.

Strong background in manufacturing process design, optimization, and production automation.

Proven capability in industrial machine programming and the design of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.

Nufile grew up loving cars, which led him to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering to transform this interest into a career. He co-authored his first research paper on waste heat exchangers with the group before graduating from RUET.

Following his graduation, he served as a lecturer at City University for six months before enrolling in the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering program at Georgia Southern University. Shortly after completing his coursework in June 2024, Nufile was fortunate enough to be the first Bangladeshi person hired by Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America - a $12.6 billion investment in Georgia, which happens to be the third largest EV manufacturer in the US and a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated with his Master's in 2025.

As a Quality Engineer in the body shop of HMGMA, he has been working on the EV models Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 to ensure consistent weld quality, body fitting and dimensional stability using root cause analysis, process tracking and tools such as industrial-grade 3D scanners. He describes the most enjoyable aspect of his job as the ability to control various mechanical devices, including forklifts, Automated Ground Vehicles (AGVs), and spot robots developed by Boston Dynamics.

I have completed my BSc in Mechanical Engineering from RUET and then did my Master’s from University of Calgary, Canada. Right now, I am working at REV Engineering as a Mechanical Designer in Calgary, Canada.

I, Hasan Muhommod Robin, am a PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Oklahoma. I completed my BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET). My research interests include fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, biomimetic engineering, and experimental and analytical studies in sustainable and renewable energy systems.

My research journey was shaped through my involvement with the Advanced Fluid Flow and Research Group, where I had the opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Mahadi Hasan Masud and Mim Mashrur Ahmed. Through this group, I learned how to conduct experimental investigations, perform analytical review studies, and develop peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters. The supportive mentorship and collaborative research culture taught me how to think critically, write scientifically, and grow as an independent researcher.

This experience played a crucial role in helping me achieve my dream of pursuing a PhD. The knowledge, discipline, and inspiration I gained from this group continue to guide my doctoral journey and motivate me to contribute meaningful research to the scientific community.