About Me

Sayemul Islam, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Primary research topics: Implantable Microelectronics, Ultrasonic Powering and Transducer Characterization, Piezoelectric Devices, Biomedical Sensing, and Devices.

Key skills:

Biomedical device researcher, working with cancer therapy, traumatic brain injury, ultrasonic devices, ultrasonic powering for implantable sensors and devices, and implantable embedded sensor systems
5+ years of experience in academia (Research, Analysis, Publication, and Presentation)
3+ years of undergraduate-level student teaching experience (labs, recitations)
3+ years of work experience in Audio Visual (AV) Engineering, Telecommunication, Technical Support, and Management
Circuit/PCB Design Experience: Eagle PCB, KiCAD, Simulink, PSPICE, Proteus VSM, Tanner Tools, Xilinx ISE, Vivado SDK, and Vivado HLS
Programming Experience: C, Python, Assembly, Verilog (Compilers: Python IDE, Jupyter Notes, MATLAB, Atmel Studio, Code Composer Studio)
Microcontroller and Microprocessor Programming Experience: TI, AVR, PIC, and FPGA (Xilinx)
Fabrication: Experienced with millimeter-scale SMD Soldering, PCB Design, Manufacturing, Fabrication, and microcontroller-based system design
Manufacturing: Experienced with 3D Printing (Stereolithography, FDM) and Laser machining with associated CAD software
Testing: Skilled in lab testing tools such as Fiber optic hydrophone (FOH), Vector network analyzer (VNA), Cyclic voltammetry (CV) machine, Mixed-signal oscilloscopes, High precision multimeters, LCR meters, Function generators, RF amplifiers, Power supply, Data acquisition (DAQ) system, and LabView, etc.
Design and Editing Software Experience: Adobe design suite, AutoCAD, Fusion 360 (3D), SolidWorks (3D), Microsoft office suite.
Experienced in microelectronics, embedded systems, ultrasonic powering, VLSI, soft lithography, fabrication, microprocessor system design, and digital electronics
Written hundreds of automation codes for laboratory experiments (Using Python or C along with SCPI commands) for data collection and automatic actions
Hands-on experience with microfluidic channel fabrication using the photolithography process (With PDMS, KMPR photoresist, Spin coater, Plasma discharge, etc.)
Practical experience with nm scale thermal vapor deposition technology with materials such as Au, Cr, Ti, ZnO, etc.

Additional skills:

Professional experience in operating Extron, Crestron, AMX, TABS, MINSAT, Roll Out Controller
Certified Ladder Logic programmer (Allen Bradley’s MicroLogix 1100, RSLogix500, RSLinx Classic)
Experienced with 3-Phase Electrical Systems, Transformers, Motors, Protection Systems, Thermal Overload, Short Circuit (Switchgear), Line-Line / Line-Ground Faults, Insulators, Arc Flash, Corona Effects

Work Experience

◙ Postdoctoral Researcher (Jan 2023 - Dec 2023)

Department of Medical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

◙ Visiting Research Scholar (Sept 2022 - Dec 2022)

Department of Medical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

◙ Graduate Research Assistant (2017 - 2022)

Acousto-Bioelectronics Lab, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

◙ Graduate Teaching Assistant (2017 - 2021)

ECE Department, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

◙ Lead Technical Specialist (2014-2017)

Fox Information and AV Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

◙ Service Recovery Executive (2013-2014)

Service Recovery Team, Contact Experience Division, Airtel Bangladesh Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh

◙ Electrical Engineering Intern (2013)

Regional Operations & Maintenance, Technology Division, Grameenphone Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2022) - Temple University (Philadelphia, PA, USA)
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2016) - Temple University (Philadelphia, PA, USA)
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2013) - Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Recognitions/Grants/Awards

Recognitions:

Cover Page: My journal made it to the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME) Journal Front Cover (April 2023 issue)
Featured Article: Third Journal selected as a Featured Article in one of the most prestigious biomedical journals "IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)", DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2022.3217164 (April 2023 issue)
Featured Article: Second Journal selected as a Featured Article in one of the most prestigious biomedical journals "IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)", DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2021.3130408 (June 2022 issue)
Featured Article: First Journal selected as a Featured Article in one of the most prestigious biomedical journals "IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)",
DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2020.2990071 (Dec 2020 issue)

Grants and Awards:

Hilton Head Workshop 2022 Travel Grant (Thanks to the Army Research Laboratory, awarded by Transducer Research Foundation)
Graduate School Travel Grant (2022, College of Engineering, Temple University)
Vic Schutz Graduate Student Conference Travel Grant (2018 and 2022, Dept. of Elec. and Comp. Engineering., Temple University)
Summer Research Initiative Award + Grant (An Extension of the Future Faculty Fellows Program, Summer 2019, Temple University)

Trainings

Equipment expertise and fabrication-related training:

ADC Dicing Saw 7122
Analog Data Acquisition System - National Instruments PCI 6040E
Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasonic Imaging Device
90W CO2 Laser System (Full Spectrum) P-Series PS36
D8 advance X-ray diffraction (XRD, Bruker)
4K Digital Microscope - VHX-7000 series
Fiber Optic Hydrophone for Acoustic Pressure Measurements FOHS64
Fiber Optic Needle Oxygen Sensor - Ocean Insight NEOFOX
Flow-Through Oxygen Electrode Sensor - Microelectrods Inc.
High Voltage (30kV) DC Supply for Piezoelectric Poling - Spellman 230-30R
High-Temperature Muffle Furnace, 1700°C, KSL-1700X-A2-UL
Needle Hydrophone System for Acoustic Pressure Measurements
Photodiode Power and Pyroelectric Energy Sensor Interface - PM103A
Potentiostat for Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) - Ossila T2006B1
RF Amplifier (400W 5MHz) from Electronics & Innovation Ltd (E&I) - 1040L
Scanning Electron Microscope - Quanta™ 450 FEG
Thermogravimetric Analysis - TGA 5500 from TA Instruments
Tube Furnace - MTI Corporation GSL-1600X-50
Ultrasonic Measurement System (UMS3 from Precision Acoustics) - UMS3
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer BioMate™ 160
Vector Network Analyzer E5061B-005
MSOX 3024T, 3034G, 4024A digital storage oscilloscopes
Micro Fabrication Training - Singh Center for Nanotechnology (University of Pennsylvania)
Soft Lithography Training - Singh Center for Nanotechnology (University of Pennsylvania)

3D printing experience:

Formlabs stereolithographic 3D printer - Form 2 and Form 3B+
- Preform 3D Print Slicing Software
Elegoo MARS 3 mono 4K 3D Printer
- Lychee Slicer Software
Prusa 3D printer - i3 MK3S+
- Prusa Slicer Software
Culture 3Ds Pellet Extruder 3D Printer
- Ultimaker Cura Slicer Software
Design Software: Fusion 360, Solidworks, TinkerCad

Training from Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHS, University of South Florida):

Biomedical Waste Management Training
EHS Laboratory Safety (Chem/Bio) Training
Hazardous Waste Awareness and Handling Training
Laser Handling and Safety Training

Training from Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS, Temple University):

Airborne Pathogens Training
Basic Radiation Safety
Biosafety Training
Chemical Hygiene
Chemical Waste Training
Chemical Environmental Management System (CEMS)
DOT Security of Hazardous Materials
Ergonomics Awareness
Hazard Communication / Right To Know - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Respiratory Protection Awareness
Laser Safety Standards