Academics

Research Interests

He has a comprehensive set of research interests, with a particular focus on the following areas:
  • Photonics
  • Plasmonics
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Nanofabrication

Research Experiences

Research Assistant

Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna
Tenure: February, 2023 – Present
Responsibilities:
  • Engaging in diverse Optics-based research projects under the supervision of Dr. A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous.
  • Working as a researcher with occasional responsibilities for mentoring undergraduate research students
  • Published multiple research articles in renowned scientific journals.

Undergraduate Research

Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore
Tenure: March, 2021 - July, 2022
Responsibilities:
  • Conducted an undergraduate thesis under the supervision of Md. Shahadat Hossain.
  • Proposed a Finite Element Method based comparative THz analysis of a Zeonex-based porous core single-mode photonic crystal fiber, where the different characteristics (Effective Material Loss, Dispersion, Power Fraction and Confinement Loss) are compared by varying that fiber core diameters.

Publications

  1. Md. Shahareaj Islam, A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Shaik Hasane Ahammad, Ahmed Nabih Zaki Rashed, Md. Amzad Hossain, “Highly Sensitive Hollow Core PCF Sensor for Detecting Toxic Chemicals” (In Preparation)
  2. Md. Shahareaj Islam, A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Shaik Hasane Ahammad, Ahmed Nabih Zaki Rashed, “A Highly Sensitive Hybrid Structured Photonic Crystal Fiber for Human Microbiome Sensing” (In Preparation)
  3. Md. Shahareaj Islam,A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous, M. Tamilselvi, M. Swarna, G. Anitha, Md. Mahbub Hasan, T.H.M. Sumon Rashid, Rosni Sayed, Shaik Hasane Ahammad, Ahmed Nabih Zaki Rashed, Md. Amzad Hossain, (2023), “Highly Sensitive Hybrid Structured Based Dodecagonal Core with Double Layer Hexagonal Cladding Photonic Crystal Fiber for Food Oil Health Sensing” Journal of Optics, DOI: 10.1007/s12596-023-01423-3
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  4. A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Bilkis Akter, A. Priya, L. Megalan Leo, R. Thandaiah Prabu, Benjir Newaz Sathi, Diponkar Kundu, Md. Golam Sadeque, Md. Shahareaj Islam, Shaik Hasane Ahammad & Ahmed Nabih Zaki Rashed, (2023) “Octagonal PCF with Square-Core for Surface Enhanced Spectroscopic Properties: a New Frontier in Terahertz Chemical Sensing” Plasmonics, DOI:10.1007/s11468-023-02074-7
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  5. A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Benjir Newaz Sathi, Md. Shahareaj Islam, Diponkar Kundu, Twana Mohammed Kak Anwer, Shaik Hasane Ahammad, Md. Amzad Hossain, Mahmoud M. A. Eid & Ahmed Nabih Zaki Rashed, (2023) “A Highly Sensitive Terahertz Waveguide Plasmonic Sensor for Ethanol Sensing” Plasmonics, Volume 18, issue 4, Pages: 1489 - 1498, DOI:10.1007/s11468-023-01875-0
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Projects

1. "Arduino Controlled Wireless Home Automation System" - 2018
  • An Arduino-powered system employs Bluetooth technology to remotely control lighting and fan operations via a mobile app, offering convenient and automated operation.   Learn More

Technical Skills

  • Simulation Software: COMSOL Multiphysics, Proteus, MultiSim, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Cisco Packet Tracer, Adobe Photoshop
  • Programming Languages: MatLab, C
  • Other Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Professional Experience

Academic Instructor

Engineous IT, Natore, Bangladesh
Tenure: May, 2018 - Present
  • Delivering lectures on Physics and Chemistry to 9th - 12th grade students
  • Developing class materials, questions, solutions and grading assignments
  • Mentoring students in different exam strategies and techniques for successful university entrance exams.

Co-Founder & SEO Expert

ParimSEO.COM
Tenure: December, 2020 - March, 2023
  • Successfully led a diverse team of developers, designers and writers
  • Served 35 satisfied clients across multiple nations

Training - 1 : Industrial Trainee

SEA-ME-WE 5 Submarine Cable Landing Station, Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Tenure: 14th March, 2022 - 18th March, 2022
  • Explored the significance of the SEA-ME-WE 5 cable system in facilitating international telecommunications and data exchange.
  • Completed an industrial training program at SEA-ME-WE 5, gaining valuable insights into the operations of submarine cable systems, with a focus on maintenance and control procedures.

Training - 2 : Industrial Trainee

Katakhali 50 MW Peaking Power Plant, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Tenure: 8th December, 2021 - 22nd December, 2021
  • Acquired valuable insights by attending classes and observing the operations and performance of a peaking power plant based on HFO, boiler, cooling system and water treatment plants.
  • Obtained hands-on experience in diesel generator, feeder pump and transformer overhauling process.

Training - 3 : Industrial Trainee

Ghorashal Power Plant, Narsingdi, Bangladesh
Tenure: 1st December, 2021 - 6th December, 2021
  • Acquired valuable insights by attending classes and observing the operations and performance of gas-based thermal and combined cycle power plants, substations and the national grid.
  • Learned daily operations, maintenance routines and troubleshooting procedures through a simulation system.

Training - 4 : Industrial Trainee

Dayarampur 33/11 KV Substation, Natore, Bangladesh
Tenure: 12th October, 2021 - 12th October, 2021
  • Gained knowledge of substation power distribution procedure and backup power supply system.
  • Acquired hands-on experience with equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, and relays during a one-day industrial training at a 33/11 KV substation.

Extra Curricular

Activities:
  • Volunteer: Natore Youth Blood Donation Group, 2022 - Present
  • Executive Member: IEEE BAUET Student Branch, 2019 - 2022
  • Volunteer: "Dhansiri" - A voluntary blood donor's organization, 2018 - 2022
Achievements:
  • Second position in "Inter - Hall Cricket Tournament" (College Level) (2016)
  • Second position in "Inter - Hall Badminton Tournament" (College Level) (2016)
  • Awarded "Merit Letter" by Transparency International Bangladesh for attaining GPA- 5 (10th grade) (2015)
  • Fourth position in "Intra School Science Fair" with "Solar Powered Model Home" project (2014)
  • Second position in "Inter – School Debate Competition" (District Level) (2012)
Seminars:
  • Participator, Higher Study in Abroad & Research in Biomedical Engineering, organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BAUET in associate with BAUET Automation & Robotics Club and IEEE BAUET Student Branch. (2022)
  • Participator, High Voltage Power Transmission (Technical Talk) organized by IEEE BAUET Student Branch (2022)

Hobbies

  • Teaching
  • Travelling
  • Photography (Micro Photography)
  • Watching Documentary
  • Puzzle
  • Cricket
  • Badminton
  • Swimming

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