Experience
Summary of my experiences in the academia and industry
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Currently I'm working as a Ph.D. Researcher with the Battery Innovation Centre Team at MOBI Research Centre, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium.
Academia & Industry Experiences
January 2024- Ongoing
Ph.D Researcher, Battery Innovation Centre, MOBI Research Centre,
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Since January 2024, I embarked on my Ph.D. (Doctor of Engineering Sciences) journey as a researcher with the Battery Innovation Centre Team at MOBI research centre, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). I am currently working on the EU project THOR, focusing on the development of an innovative methodology for battery testing. My doctoral research is centered on the electrochemical aging model of Li-ion battery systems, showcasing my deep interest and expertise in battery modeling, electrochemistry and energy storage technology.
Skills: Electrochemistry · Electrochemical Modeling · Battery Modeling · Battery Testing
August 2023- December 2023
Researcher, nanoCaps AS
I worked as a Researcher at nanoCaps right after accomplishing master's. In 2022, I joined nanoCaps as an intern and finished my industrial master thesis in the same company. 💼
My job responsibilites included assembly, packaging and testing of CNT based supercapacitors along with other tasks e.g. electrode fabrication using various microfabricatiopn techniques, analysing data, etc. 🔋 ⚡
Skills: Electrochemistry · Battery Testing · Microfabrication
My job responsibilites included assembly, packaging and testing of CNT based supercapacitors along with other tasks e.g. electrode fabrication using various microfabricatiopn techniques, analysing data, etc. 🔋 ⚡
Skills: Electrochemistry · Battery Testing · Microfabrication
January 2023- August 2023
Industrial Master's Thesis Student
Started a position as industrial master thesis student at nanoCaps with academic supervision by University,University of South–Eastern Norway. This position is in addition to the R&D Trainee.
My thesis topic: SMD Supercapacitor of high-energy and high-power density. This industrial thesis is comprised of:
My thesis topic: SMD Supercapacitor of high-energy and high-power density. This industrial thesis is comprised of:
- Literature review
- Synthesis of high density and inter-cross linked CNT electrodes by APCVD process in small and big CVD reactor
- Characterization of CNT materials through TE SEM, FE SEM, AFM, Raman spectroscopy
- Assembly and preparation of carbon nanotubes (CNT) electrode coin cells using glove box
- Electrochemical characterization of different types of battery cells, analyzing parameters e.g. CV, EIS, ESR, areal/volumetric capacitance
- Packaging, optimization, and development of SMD supercapacitor of high-energy and high-power density
- Analyzing, reporting and logging the data with BioLogic EC LAB, Matlab, OriginPro
- Writing the thesis.
Skills: Nanoparticles · SMD · Battery Testing · Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) · Carbon Nanotubes · Materials Characterization · Supercapacitors
May 2022- July 2023
Research and Development Trainee- nanoCaps AS, Borre, Norway.
- Responsible for the materials characterization of the Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) growth on aluminium foil by implementing various techniques for supercapacitor application.
- Initially my tasks also included assembling, installation, and operation of the new roll-to-roll Plasma Enhance Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) machine at IMS Lab, University of South-Eastern Norway.
December 10, 2019 – August 25, 2021
Engineer in Electric Power Systems Division, Caterpillar Inc. (Bangla Trac Ltd- Bangla CAT), Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Responsible for achieving business targets in terms of volume, growth, market share, and profitability by involving as a team of sales.
- Providing techno-commercial details to the customers for enhancing sales of products.
- Managing and interpreting customer requirements - speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs.
- Business sector: Dealer of Caterpillar Inc. in Bangladesh. Heavy machinery and electrical equipment supplier.
February 13, 2019 – November 30, 2019
Examination Coordinator, CAIE Renegades, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Responsible for preparing examination papers and documents related to publishing results
- Conduct tests and mock examination for preparing the students for O level and A level Examination
January 01, 2017 - August 31, 2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant, IUB Photonics Simulation Laboratory, Department of EEE, Independent University, Bangladesh.
Main responsibilities and work:
- Enhancing Optical & Electrical Efficiency of Thin-Film Solar Cells Using Plasmonic Nanostructures
- Altering the shapes and dimensions of standard nanostructures (nanospheres, substrates etc.) to enhance optical and electrical efficiency.
- Optimizing the parameters of different plasmonic nanostructures and monitoring its effect on different solar substrates.
- Utilizing new materials, new substrate, semiconductor or otherwise to enhance the opto-electronic efficiency of solar cell.
- Using solvers ‘FDTD Solutions’ and ‘DEVICE’ from Lumerical Solutions, Inc. for the modelling and simulation and MATLAB for data visualization.
- Conduct research, summarize findings, and contribute to publications
May 01, 2016- December 31, 2017
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physical Sciences, Independent University, Bangladesh.
Main responsibilities and work:
- Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades
- Prepare or proctor examinations
- Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
- Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made
- Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Extra/Co-Curricular Experiences
January 2018-December 2018
Chair, Student Branch, IEEE IUB Student Branch, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Set objectives and made annual plan of the Student Branch
- Organised more than 40 national and international events, seminars, and workshops
- Successfully improved membership of 100% from 110 to 205 in 2018
- Initiated more student participation in competitions and real-life engineering challenges
- Got awarded the Best Student Branch in 2018 among 37 student branches and also the Best Student Volunteer Award from IEEE Bangladesh Section
January 2018-December 2018
Logistics Coordinator, IEEE Bangladesh Section Student Activities Committee, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Provided logistics support to events conducted by IEEE Bangladesh Section
- Events include seminars, workshops, and conference
January 2017-December 2017
Sub-Executive Committee Member, IEEE IUB Student Branch, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Arranged technical workshops and seminars for the Student Branch
- Responsible for maintaining social media pages and launching campaigns
- Designed banners, posters, and flyers for print and electronic purpose in different events
January 2017-December 2017
Volunteering
- President of Protiddhoni Foundation, Prothom Alo, British Council, Jaago Foundation, Volunteer for Bangladesh
- Volunteered for different events and projects from 2012 to 2015
January 2012
Invigilator & Exam Checker, Regional Mathematical Olympiad, Dhaka Bangladesh
- Responsible for invigilating exams and checking scripts of Mathematical Olympiad organised by Prothom Alo (Leading national daily in Bangladesh)