Fariha Mehjabin's curiosity about the world around her sparked a lifelong passion for science and technology. Her fascination led her to pursue science throughout her education, participating in Olympiads and science fairs that honed her analytical and innovative mindset. Driven by a commitment to advancing technology, she aims to contribute to solutions that enhance the well-being of humankind.
Fariha Mehjabin recently completed her Master’s (Thesis) degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Photonics, at McGill University. As a Graduate Research Assistant in the Nonlinear Optics group, her research focused on developing nonlinear optical fiber-based tunable lasers for advanced applications in the near and mid-IR regions. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Islamic University of Technology in 2021. During her undergraduate studies, Fariha served as an organizer of ESONANCE (Department of Logistics), where she managed inventory planning, information processing, and cross-department collaboration. She also contributed as a Junior Logistics Officer for the IEEE IUT Student Branch, where she developed sustainable collaborative proposals to organize seminars and workshops with diverse organizations.
Fariha completed her Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate at Govt. Coronation Girls' Secondary School, Khulna, and Govt. M. M. City College, Khulna, respectively. During this time, she actively served her community as a volunteer team leader with the Bangladesh Girls' Guide Association and the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. Her passion for science and mathematics was reflected in her participation in various competitions, including the Math Olympiad, Science Olympiad, and Physics Olympiad, where she received multiple awards.
Throughout her tenure as a Graduate Research Assistant at McGill University, she has developed expertise in fiber optics through designing and testing ultrashort pulse systems for a wide range of applications. She conducted research on pulse compression and soliton self-frequency shifting in nonlinear fiber optics, focusing on generating a cost-effective tunable femtosecond pulse in near- and mid-infrared wavelengths. Through this, she developed a solid understanding of laser interaction and modulation for diverse optical applications. In addition to rigorous test data analysis, this effort needed meticulous attention to detail in the component selection, assembly, and alignment of the fiber-optic components. In the lab, she has hands-on experience with femtosecond and continuous-wave lasers, EDFA, oscilloscopes, OSA, power meters, and polarization controllers, which ensures her familiarity with the equipment required for designing complex experiments and ensuring accurate results.
Additionally, she has utilized MATLAB for numerical simulations to model system responses and validate the experimental data, a skillset that is vital for conducting simulation-based analysis and enhancing optical system performance. Moreover, she is adept in various high-performance simulation software, such as Ansys LUMERICAL (Mode Solution, FDTD, Interconnect) and KLayout, which she used for electromagnetic simulations in my recent projects. Apart from her academics, in her role as a Teaching Assistant at McGill, she guided students through complex experiments in laboratory sessions of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation, addressed technical inquiries, and ensured clarity in experimental processes. This one-year experience demonstrates her ability to communicate effectively and deliver cohesively.
At the Islamic University of Technology, she has designed surface plasmon-based PCF sensor aimed at enhancing sensitivity for remote optical sensing. This work equipped her with advanced knowledge in sensor design via COMSOL Multiphysics and the nuances of light-matter interaction. She has collaborated on multiple research projects which got published in several scientific journals like Plasmonics, The European Physical Journal Plus, Optik, and Physics of Wave Phenomena.
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