Fariha Haque
PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University
Fariha Haque
PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University
I am a PhD candidate at MMIDL Multi-functional Materials and Intelligent Design Lab at The Ohio State University, working at the intersection of computational mechanics, electromagnetics, and topology optimization.
My research focuses on developing multi-physics topology optimization frameworks for electromagnetics, thermal and structural loads, with applications in next-generation photonics. I also work on modeling ultra-fast laser induced damage in multilayer dielectric coatings to understand how materials fail in the extreme. Previously, I've worked on FEA based optimization for cranial implant designs, focusing on how deformation relates to fixation of 3D printed cranial reconstructions.
I received my bachelor's and master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and The Ohio State University respectively. I expect to complete my PhD in 2026.
Outside the lab, I enjoy exploring new hobbies. My main hobby though, is finding my hobby. Along the way I’ve picked up piano, coloring, photography, reading, writing my occasional “musings of a closet nerd,” as well as following Formula One and tennis, and playing a little bit of chess. Lately, I've been getting into baking. Let's see where that goes!
Also, if it weren't obvious already, my favorite season is Fall.