Professor Dr. Md. Rafiquzzaman
Professor
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)
Khulna -9203, Bangladesh. Phone: 01790847464
Cell: 01790847464, Mail : [email protected], [email protected]
Website : www.kuet.ac.bd/iem/rafiquzzaman/

Currently I am serving as Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). My research interest includes-Manufacturing Technology, Industry 4.0, Composite Materials, Supply chain Management, TPM. Teaching area includes- Manufacturing Technology, CIM, Product Design, Engineering Metallurgy, Engineering materials, Solid mechanics etc.

Educational Records

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. -2001)
 
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Saitama University, Saitama, Japan. -2005)
 
h.D. In Production Engineering
Saitama University, Saitama, Japan. -2008)
 


Scholarship/Award Received



Service Record

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
From 1-Jul-2013 to 15-Oct-2013
OrganizationType: University
Location: Malaysia
Position: Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Department/Section: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Working Area: research duties
Responsibility: Responsible for carried out research duties. Additionally. as a post-doctoral research fellow I have been assist and manage 1 PhD student 2 postgraduate and 3 undergraduate students and I was the leader of our team
National Chung Cheng University
From 30-Jun-2012 to 29-Jun-2013
OrganizationType: University
Location: Taiwan
Position: Post-doctoral Research Associate
Department/Section: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Working Area: research duties
Responsibility: Responsible for carried out research duties. Additionally. as a post-doctoral research fellow I have been assist and manage 1 PhD student 1 postgraduate student.
Sanko Machinery Co., Ltd.
From 31-Dec-2011 to 29-Jun-2012
Location: Japan
Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Sanko Machinery Co., Ltd.
From 31-Mar-2008 to 30-Jan-2012
Location: Japan
Position: R&D Engineer (Mechanical)
Responsibility: Duties and responsibilities: 1. Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems 2. Design machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment 3. Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications 4. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams to determine assembly operations 5. Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors or hydraulic assemblies 6. Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finish products using hand and power tools 7. Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly and connect cables, tubes and wires 8. Check mechanical assemblies and subassemblies for alignment and proper functioning 9. Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connections

Administrative Experience Record

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
From 30-Oct-2019 to 30-Sep-2020
Position: Head, Department of IEM
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
From 1-Feb-2018 to 11-Dec-2018
Position: Provost, Khanjahan Ali Hall

Professional Body Membership

Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering (JSME)
Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)


Research



National/International Journal

(Selected Papers)

29 Md Badiuzzaman, Md. Rafiquzzaman,Md Insiat Islam Rabby and Mohammad Mustaneer Rahman, "The Latent Digital Divide and Its Drivers in E-Learning among Bangladeshi Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic", Article in Information (Switzerland) · July 2021, MDPI, issue 12, pp. 27, 2021
28 M. Rafiquzzaman M. Zannat M. T. Islam M. R. Hossain, "An Experimental and Numerical Approach of Polymer Composites Based on Jute-Bamboo Natural Fiber", Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures, Semnan University, vol. 9, issue 105, pp. 113, 2022
27 Pritom Kumar Mondal, Md. Rafiquzzaman, and Zaidur Rahman, "A CONSTRUCTIVE ALGORITHM FOR CELL FORMATION IN CELLULAR MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS CONSIDERING CELL LOAD VARIATIONS", ournal of Manufacturing Technology Research, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., vol. 13, issue 3-4, pp. 145-161, 2021
26 Md Badiuzzaman, Md Rafiquzzaman, Md Insiat Islam Rabby, Mohammad Mustaneer Rahman, "The Latent Digital Divide and Its Drivers in E-Learning among Bangladeshi Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic", Information, vol. 12, issue 8, pp. 287, 2021
25 Md Badiuzzaman and Md Rafiquzzaman, "Automation and Robotics: A Review of Potential Threat on Unskilled and Lower Skilled Labour Unemployment in Highly Populated Countries", nternational Business Management, vol. 14, issue 1, pp. 16-24, 2020
24 Md. Golam Kibria , Md. Rafiquzzaman, "Ergonomic Computer Workstation Design for University Teachers in Bangladesh", Hashemite University, Jordan, vol. Vol. 13, , issue No 2, , pp. pp 91 – 10, 2019
23 Badiuzzaman and Rafiquzzaman , , "Develop an Online Based Virtual Office Management Software", International Journal of Soft Computing, , Medwell Publication, UAE, vol. Vol. 14 , pp. pp 11-27, 2019
22 Md Rafiquzzaman, Md. Maksudul Islam, Md Habibur Rahman, Md. Saniat Talukdar and Md. Nahid Hossain. “Mechanical Property Evaluation of Glass-Jute Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites” Polym. Adv. Technol. 2016, 27 1308–1316.
21 Md. Rafiquzzaman, Mahbuba Zannat, Rahul Roy and Mst Nazma Sultana” Jute-Glass Fiber Based Composite for Engineering Application, European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 2017, 4 (7): 510-515.
20 Md. Rafiquzzaman Md. Maksudul Islam, Lipon Kumar Sarkar, Md. Ashraful Alam Choudhur and Md. Ektiar Sikder, “Mechanical property evaluation of woven jute–coir fiber based polymer composites” Int J Plast Technol, Received: 13 April 2017 / Accepted: 14 August 2017, DOI 10.1007/s12588-017-9184-5.
19 Mst. Nazma Sultana, Md. Rafiquzzaman and Md. Al Amin “Experimental and Analytical Investigation of the Effect of Additives on Green Sand Mold Properties Using Taguchi Method”, Int. J. Mech. Eng. Autom. Volume 4, Number 4, 2017, pp. 109-119 Received: July 22, 2017; Published: October 25, 2017
18 Nafisa Nawal Huda1, Pranta Nath2, Md. Al Amin3, Md. Rafiquzzaman, “Charpy Impact Behavior of Water Hyacinth Fiber Based Polymer Composite” Journal of Material Science & Manufacturing Technology Volume 2 Issue 2, Page 1-13, 2017.
17 Md. Rafiquzzaman, Fahim Ahmed Touqir, Bikram Dey & Pritom Kumar Mondal, “Quality Management in Health Care System in Bangladesh” Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Volume 17 Issue 2 Version 1.0 Year 2017
16 Md. Rafiquzzaman, SharabanTohora and Jannatul Naim, “Study on Mechanical Properties of Pineapple-Glass Fiber Based Polymer Composites” Int. J. Mech. Eng. Autom. Volume 4, Number 3, 2017, pp. 83-88 Received: June 4, 2017; Published: August 25, 2017
15 A. M. T. Arifin, S. Abdullah1, Md. Rafiquzzaman, R. Zulkifli, and D. A. Wahab., Failure Characterisation in Polymer Matrix Composite for Un-notched and Notched (open-hole) Specimens under Tension Condition, Fibers and Polymers 2014, Vol.15, No.8, 1729-1738
14 Md. Rafiquzzaman, S. Abdullah1, and A. M. T. Arifin., Behavioural Observation of Laminated Polymer Composite under Uniaxial Quasi-Static and Cyclic Loads, Fibers and Polymers 2015, Vol.16, No.3, 640-649
13 A.M.T Arifin , S Abdullah, Md. Rafiquzzaman and A Zulkifli ; Investigation of the Behavior of a chopped strand mat / woven roving/ foam-Klegecell composite lamination structure during Charpy testing, Journal of Materials and Design, 59, 475-485, 2014.
12 Md. Rafiquzzaman, Md. Imran Hossain and, Akydur Rahman” Mechanical Properties of Agricultural Byproduct Polymer Composites” Journal of Material Science and Manufacturing Technology Volume 2 Issue 2, 1-14.
11 Md. Rafiquzzaman, Md. Taimum Islam, Md. Raihan Hossain, Md. Fazla Rabby, Md. Rifat Hashar. Fabrication and Performance Test of Glass-Bamboo Fiber Based Industry Safety Helmet. American Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Vol. 1, No. 2, 2017, pp. 20-25. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmme.20170102.13
10 Md. Badiuzzaman and Md. Rafiquzzaman. “Development of “Virtual Office Model” Software for Entrepreneur and e-Management” International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, Vol. 7, No. 2, April 2016
9 Md Badiuzzaman, Md Rafiquzzaman, Impact of Virtualized Management on Industrial Sector. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 7, Issue 11, November-2016, 1347-1351.
8 Md. Rafiquzzaman, Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Abu Sayeed and Md. Nawazish Ali. “Evaluation of Mechanical Behavior of Jute Fibre-Aluminum Powder Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composites” Int. J. Mech. Eng. Autom. Volume 3, Number 5, 2016, pp. 202-207
7 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, “Effect of Whisker Orientation on Monotonic and Fatigue Strength of Aluminium Cast Alloy Locally Reinforced by SiC Particles and Al2O3 Whiskers under Monotonic and Cyclic load”, Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 47-57, 2008.
6 Rafiquzzaman MD., Y. Arai, E. Tsuchida, “Fracture mechanisms of aluminium cast alloy locally reinforced by SiC particles and Al2O3 whiskers under monotonic and cyclic load”, Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 273-280, 2008.
5 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, “Hybrid effect on Whisker orientation dependence of composite strength of aluminum cast alloy locally reinforced by Al2O3 whiskers and SiC particles”, Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 303-314, 2010.
4 Md. Al Amin1, Md. Rafiquzzaman*, Md. Ariful Alam1, Radwan Ahmed Rahat1 and Rabiul Ahasan, Optimization of Design Parameters for Achieving Highest Impact Strength of Rice straw Based Polymer Composite Using Taguchi Method’International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology Volume 5, Issue 10, 2017, PP 22-29 ISSN 2349-4395 (Print) & ISSN 2349-4409 (Online)
3 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, Eiichiro TSUCHIDA, “Strength Evaluation of Aluminium Cast Alloy Locally Reinforced by SiC Particles and Al2O3 whiskers and Its Fractography”, Journal of the Society of Material Science, Japan Vol. 56, No. 11, pp. 1016-1021, Nov. 2007.
2 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, “Evaluation of stress fields around macroscopic interface edge of a metal locally reinforced by ceramic particles”. Journal of the Japan Society for composites materials, No. 06-4, pp. 515 - 516, 2006.
1 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, “Strength evaluation of aluminium cast alloy locally reinforced by SiCp/Al2O3 Hybrid MMC.” Journal of apllied science and engineering, Vol.1, No. 05-1, pp. 261-262, 2005.


National/International Conference

(Selected Papers)

10 M HasanNazmus SakibNazmus SakibMd. RafiquzzamanMd. RafiquzzamanM J Uddin, "Improvement of Health Care System by Using Lean Tools: A Case Study", March 2021IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 1092(1):012005,
9 Raise Uddin ChowdhuryRafat Mahmud HridoyRafat Mahmud HridoyMd. RafiquzzamanMd. RafiquzzamanShow all 5 authorsMd. Norozzaman Jiko, "Design and Fabrication of Efficient Electromagnetic Braking System for Bangladesh Railway: A Prototype Approach", Conference: 11th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Singapore, March 7-11, 2021At: Singapore,
8 Dilshan Ara Poppy1, Md. Rafiquzzaman*1 Shahriat Khan Shashi1, M M Nadim haider1,*, "Total Productive Maintenance: A Case Study in a Jute Industry", International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering 2020 19-21 December, 2020, Khulna, BANGLADESH,
7 M M Nadim haider,*, Md. Rafiquzzaman, "Improvement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness through Total Productive Maintenance: A Case Study", International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering 2020 19-21 December, 2020, Khulna, BANGLADESH,
6 Md. Badiuzzaman, Md. Rafiquzzaman, "A New Concept in Modern Industry Sector; “Virtual Industry Model”", International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering 2014, 2014
5 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, Fracture mechanism under monotonic and cyclic load of aluminium cast alloy locally reinforced by SiC particles and Al2O3 whiskers)”, Mechanical Engineering Congress, 2007 Japan (MECJ-07), No.07-1, Vol. 6, pp. 197-19, 2007.
4 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, Eiichiro TSUCHIDA, Atsushi SUZUKI, Seiya MURAYAMA, “Evaluation of stress fields around macroscopic interface edge of a metal locally reinforced by ceramic particles”. Mechanical Engineering Congress, No. 06-4, pp. 515 - 516, 2006.
3 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, Eiichiro TSUCHIDA, Atsushi SUZUKI, Seiya MURAYAMA, “Effect of Stress Field around interface Edge on Fatigue Strength of Aluminium Cast Alloy Locally Reinforced by SiC and Al2O3” Mechanical Engineering Congress, 2006 Japan (MECJ-06), No. 06-1, Vol. 6, pp. 181 – 182 (2006 ).
2 Rafiquzzaman MD., Yoshio ARAI, Eiichiro TSUCHIDA, Atsushi SUZUKI, Seiya MURAYAMA, “Strength evaluation of aluminium cast alloy locally reinforced by SiCp/Al2O3 Hybrid MMC.” Mechanical Engineering Congress, 2005 Japan (MECJ-05), Vol.1, No. 05-1, pp. 261-262, 2005.
1 Yoshio ARAI, Eiichiro TSUCHIDA, Rafiquzzaman MD. Seiya MURAYAMA, “Evaluation of fracture mechanism of aluminium cast alloy locally reinforced by SiCp/ Al2O3 Hybrid MMC.” Mechanical Engineering Congress, 2004 Japan (MECJ-04), Vol.1, No. 04-1, pp. 361-362, 2004.


Others publish

2 Patent 31. Publication No. 11-128919 (P2011-102133A) Name of invention: ultrasonic wave seal equipment Applicant: Sanko Machinery Co., Ltd. (Kanagawa Prefecture) Inventor: Rafiquzzaman Md. 公開特許JPガゼット, 特開平11-128919 (P2011-102133A) 【発明の名称】超音波シール装置 出願人:  三光機械株式会社(神奈川県) 発明者: ロフィックザマン イムディ
1 Publication No. 11-128919 (P2011-102133A) Name of invention: ultrasonic wave seal equipment Applicant: Sanko Machinery Co., Ltd. (Kanagawa Prefecture) Inventor: Rafiquzzaman Md.




Course Conduction


Undergraduate
IPE 1201-Manufacturing Process
IPE 1203- Engineering materials
ME 2111-Engineering Mechanics and Theory of Mechanics
ME 2213- Mechanics of Solid
ME 2215- Thermal Engineering and Heat Transfer
IPE 3103- Engineering Metallurgy
ME 3111- Fluid mechanics and Machinery
IPE 3205- Product Design
IPE 4125- Machine tools
IPE 4227- CAM and Robotics
IPE 4027-Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Postgraduate
IEM 5211-Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
IEM 5221-Modern Manufacturing Process
IEM 5209- Robotics and Automation






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