Md Arifur Rahman | Georgia Southern University | Structural Health Monitoring
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Md Arifur Rahman embarked on his academic journey by earning a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology in 2014. His academic prowess is evident in his merit position of 35 out of 127 students. Arifur furthered his education by pursuing an MSc in Manufacturing Engineering at Georgia Southern University, with an expected graduation date in Spring 2024.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Arifur has accumulated a wealth of experience over his 7 years and 11 months of professional engagement. Notably, he served as a Deputy Manager at Aramit Limited, Bangladesh, from February 2018 to July 2022. In this role, he demonstrated expertise in mechanical and process development, overseeing mechanical issues, and leading preventive maintenance initiatives.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Deep Learning Model for Railroad Structural Health Monitoring via Distributed Acoustic Sensing.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Arifur's current role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the LANDTIE Research Lab, Georgia Southern University, showcases his dedication to cutting-edge research in manufacturing engineering. His focus areas include railroad anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, structural health monitoring, and additive manufacturing. Arifur has already contributed to publications, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.
SKILLS
Arifur Rahman possesses a diverse skill set encompassing production and equipment maintenance, product design and development, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, programming (MATLAB, Python), design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), simulation software (COMSOL, Ansys), 3D printing, and project management using Microsoft Office.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Arifur's employment history reflects his progression from Assistant Engineer at KSRM Billet Industries Ltd to Deputy Manager at Aramit Limited. His roles involved overseeing mechanical issues, leading preventive maintenance, and actively contributing to projects such as designing and fabricating a De-Molding machine and a Mechanical Stamping Machine.
EDUCATION
Arifur Rahman's commitment to academic excellence is evident in his pursuit of an MSc in Applied Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering) at Georgia Southern University. His ongoing thesis on acoustic sensing for railroad predictive maintenance showcases his dedication to advancing knowledge in the field.
AWARDS AND ENGAGEMENTS
Arifur has been recognized for his achievements with the Gene Haas Foundation Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship for the academic year 2022-2023. Additionally, he actively engages in volunteer work and has participated in various extracurricular activities, demonstrating a well-rounded commitment to personal and professional development.