Welcome
Greetings! I’m Tawfiqur Rakib, a post-doctoral researcher at the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). My background includes a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UIUC, where I explored the interplay between deformation and electronic properties in van der Waals heterostructures.
My current research focuses on understanding ion transport in solid electrolyte materials, using a blend of molecular simulations and machine learning. My ultimate goal is to pave the way for multiscale models that efficiently simulate materials over extended time scales by utilizing deep-learning algorithms for coarse-graining.
Before UIUC, I served as a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering at Islamic University of Technology (IUT). During that short tenure as a teacher,I encouraged my students to delve into cutting-edge research while building a solid theoretical foundation. I completed B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). My research interests centered around the fascinating realm of nano-scale mechanics of materials during my undergrad.
When not immersed in research, I indulge in watching sports and reading books. Additionally, I moonlight as a food reviewer on social media.
For more insights, feel free to explore my website and check out my Google Scholar profile. And if you’re curious about my teaching journey, hop over to my teaching page for details on the courses I’ve taught.