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Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman

Associate Professor
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Address: Room 314, Mechanical Engineering Building, KUET, Khulna 9203, 911±¬ÁÏ
Research Interest: Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer; CFD; Thermal & Energy Engineering; Materials & Manufacturing

Bio

Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman is currently an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), 911±¬ÁÏ. He obtained his PhD from the department of Science and Advanced Technology of Saga University, Japan, where he was awarded the prestigious MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) scholarship by the Japanese government for his doctoral studies (2020-2023). Dr. Rahman completed his undergraduate degree in 2013 and his Master’s in 2019 from KUET. He began his academic career as a Lecturer in the same year of his graduation as part timer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KUET, transitioning to a full-time role. He was later promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017 before attaining his current position of Associate Professor in 2024. 
Dr. Rahman has been a professional member of the Institute of Engineers, 911±¬ÁÏ (IEB) since 2014, reflecting his ongoing commitment to professional development and engineering excellence. He is continuously publishing his research outcomes in internationally recognized journals and conferences , contributing to the academia and research  community. His research focuses include, but are not limited to, Nanocomposite, Additive Manufacturing, Hydrogen Energy, Water Science, and CFD . Thank you for visiting his profile.


Publication

Book Chapter
International Journal
International Conference
  • 10. Mozakkir Azad, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, S.M. Namul Haque,Tayyaba Aqeel, Callista Fabiola Candraningtyas, Oluwaseun Adeyinka, Mofassir Azad, F. K. Sayema Tanzia, "GIS and Remote Sensing-Based Analysis of Salinity Intrusion and Land Use Transformation In Shyamnagar Upazila, 911±¬ÁÏ (Accepted)," 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development 2026 (ICCESD 2026), Paper ID: ICCESD-1137, Department of Civil Engineering, KUET, 2026.
  • 9. Mozakkir Azad, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, S.M. Nazmul Haque, Tayyaba Aqeel, Callista Fabiola Candraningtyas, Oluwaseun Adeyinka, Mofassir Azad, F. K. Sayema Tanzia, "Urban Heat Island Dynamics and Land Use Transformation in the Industrial Zone Of Tongi Paurashava, 911±¬ÁÏ: A GIS-Based Analysis (Accepted)," 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development 2026 (ICCESD 2026), Paper ID: ICCESD-1103, Department of Civil Engineering,KUET, 2026.
  • 8. Tanvir Ahmed Fahim, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Inkiad Haque Sharar*, "Numerical Comparison of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Air- and Water-Filled Enclosures," 8th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2024), Paper ID: ICMIEE-PI-24095, January 2-4, 2025, KUET, Khulna, 911±¬ÁÏ, 2024.
  • 7. Inkiad Haque Sharar, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Tanvir Ahmed Fahim*, "Numerical Investigation of Laminar Natural Convection Heat Transfer Inside C- shaped and U-shaped Enclosures," 8th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2024), Paper ID: ICMIEE-PI-24046, January 2-4, 2025, KUET, Khulna, 911±¬ÁÏ, 2024.
  • 6. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Afnan Hasan, Djiby Bal, Keishi Kariya, Akio Miyara, "Local Condensation and Evaporation Heat Transfer Coefficient Measurements in a Plate Heat Exchanger," 33 rd International Symposium on Transport Phenomena (ISTP 2023), Paper ID: 185, September 24 ̶ 27, 2023 Kumamoto, Japan, 2023.
  • 5. Djiby Bal, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Keishi Kariya, Akio Miyara, "Experimental Study of Evaporation Local Heat Transfer Characteristics of CF3I In Plate Heat Exchanger," 17 th International Heat Transfer Conference (IHTC 2023), Paper ID:409 August 14-18 ,2022 Cape Town, South Africa, 2023.
  • 4. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Thiha Tun , Keishi Kariya, Akio Miyara, "Experimental study of condensation local heat transfer characteristics of R454B in a plate heat exchanger," Proceedings of JSRAE Annual Conference 2022, PAPER ID:1597, September 7-9 , 2022 Okayama, Japan, 2023.
  • 3. Md. Yousuf Sazid, Md. Mahbubur Rahman , Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Sadman Hafiz Durlov, "Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection Heat Transfer Using Nanofluid over Triangular Fins," 6th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (ICMERE 2021), Paper ID:2021-PI-091, December 12-14, 2021, CUET, Chattogram, 911±¬ÁÏ, 2021.
  • 2. Md. Jarir Hossain, Md. Mahbubur Rahman , Fahim Islam Anik, Md Ikramul Hasib, Abdullah Arafat, Dewan Wardy Hasan, "Numerical Investigation on Fatigue Life Estimation of Aluminum Structure for Uniaxial Cyclic Loading by Finite Element Modeling," 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (ICMERE 2019), Paper ID:2019-PI-059, December 11-13, 2019, CUET, Chattogram, 911±¬ÁÏ, 2019.
  • 1. Md Mahbubur Rahman, Md Rasedul Islam,G. M Sultan Mahmud Rana, Mihir Ranjan Halder, Md Tareq Hassan ,Shamim Ahmed, "," 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE-2014), Paper ID: ICMIEE-PI-140403, December 25-26, 2014 KUET, Khulna, 911±¬ÁÏ, 2014.

Education

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering
    Saga University, Japan
    Group: Science and Advanced Technology (2023)
    Remarks: N/A
    MEXT scholarship Awarded PhD dissertation title: Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer of Low GWP Refrigerants Inside a Plate Heat Exchanger.Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Akio Miyara

  • M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, 911±¬ÁÏ.
    Result:
    3.83 (4.00)
    Remarks: N/A
    Thesis/Project title: Numerical Study of Thermofluidic Characteristics of Swirling Jet at Low Impingement Distance. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed

  • B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering (4 years)
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technolog, 911±¬ÁÏ
    Result:
    3.71 (4.00)
    Group: Mechanical Engineering (2013)
    Remarks: 2
    Thesis title : Developments on an Existing Rotational Viscometer Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder

  • HSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate)
    Baghapur School & College
    Result:
    5.00 (5.00)
    Group: Science (2008)
    Remarks: GPA 5.00 out of 5.00 : Grade: A+

  • SSC (Secondary School Certificate)
    Baghapur School & College
    Result:
    5.0 (5.00)
    Group: Science (2006)
    Remarks: GPA 5.00 out of 5.00 : Grade: A+


Scholarship and Award

  • MEXT (2020-2023)
    Awarded for PhD study by Japanese Government.
  • Deans Award (2010-2011 & 2012-2013)
    Achieved academic results of Honor's CGPA 3.75 in two academic years.
  • Merit Order Scholarship (2009-2013)
    Achieved academic results ranking among the top half of the students.

Research






Academic Experience

  • Lecturer (Part time)
    Mechanical Engineering
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Dec 27, 2013 to Mar 03, 2014
  • Lecturer
    Mechanical Engineering
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Mar 04, 2014 to May 24, 2017
  • Adjunct Faculty Member
    Computer Science & Engineering
    North Western University, Khulna Feb 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2017
  • Guest Teacher
    Architecture
    Khulna University, Khulna Jul 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2016
  • Assistant Professor
    Mechanical Engineering
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology May 25, 2017 to Jun 23, 2024
  • Testing Officer
    Mechanical Engineering ,KUET
    Consultancy, Research and Testing Services (CRTS) Mar 04, 2013 to Jan 01, 1970
  • Associate Professor
    Mechanical Engineering
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Jun 24, 2024 to Jan 01, 1970

Professional Membership

  • ALO
    Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Course Conduct

Undergraduate level

Departement of Mechanical Engineering

Theory courses

  • ME 1107 Manufacturing Processes (2k22,2k23)
  • ME 3117 Machine Design I (2k13)
  • ME 3119 Statistics & Quality Control (2k13,2k14,2k15)
  • ME 3223 Power Plant Engineering (2k11,2k12,2k13,2k14)
  • ME 4127 Operations Management (2k12,2k13,2k14)
  • ME 4207 Tool Engineering & Machine Tools (2k11,2k12,2k13,2k14,2k15,2k19)
  • ME 4229 Industrial Management (2k12, 2k13)
  • ME 4051 Operations research (2k12)

Sessional courses

  • ME 1106 (Thermal Engineering) (2k15)
  • ME 1108 (Manufacturing Process) (2k22,2k23)
  • ME 1200 (Mechanical Engineering Drawing) (2k14)
  • ME 2100 (AutoCAD & Solid Works) (2k13,2k14,2k15,2k16,2k17,2k18)
  • ME 4208 (Tool Engineering & Machine Tools) (2k15,2k19)

Department of Leather Engineering

  • ME 2119 Basic Mechanical Engineering (2k14)
  • ME 2120 (Sessional on ME 2119) (2k14,2k17)
  • LE 2200 (Computer Aided Graphics Design) (2k12,2k13,2k14)
  • ME 3119 Fluid Mechanics (2k14)
  • ME 3120 (Sessional on ME 3119) (2k11,2k14)
  • ME 3221 Manufacturing Processes (2k10,2k11,2k12,2k13,2k14)
  • ME 3222 (Sessional on ME 3221) (2k10,2k11,2k12,2k13,2k14)

Department of Industrial Engineering & Management 

  • ME 1209 Engineering Mechanics (2k12)
  • ME 1210 (Sessional on ME 1209) (2k12)
  • ME 2214 (Sessional on ME 2213: Solid Mechanics) (2k21)

Department of Energy Science & Engineering

  • ME 2215 Fluid Mechanics (2k16)

Department of Textile Engineering

  • ME 1120 Mechanical Engineering Drawing (2k13)
  • MES 2120 Workshop Practices (2k15)

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

  • ME 1231 Manufacturing Processes (2k22)
  • ME 1232 (Sessional on ME 1231) (2k22)

Department of Chemical Engineering

  • ME 2150 Engineering Graphics (2k21)

Department of Biomedical Engineering

  • ME 1116 Engineering Drawing (2k22)

Department of Material Science & Engineering

  • ME 1220 Engineering Drawing Sessional I (2k21*)

*Central Viva only

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

  • ME 1270 Drawing & CAD Project (2k15,2k16,2k17,2k22)

Department of Building Engineering & Construction Management

  • BECM 2101 Building Engineering Systems (2k13,2k14,2k15)

Post graduate level

  • ME 6315 Nanocomposite Technology
  • ME 6601 Modern Manufacturing Processes
  • ME 6613 Statistical Quality Control

Supervision

Different projects and theses supervised at undergraduate level are described below

Undergraduate Theses:

  1. Numerical Study of natural Convection Heat Transfer of Nano Fluid in different enclosures- Undergraduate Thesis of 4th Year Student-Parvez Ahmed Prince 1405024,2017
  2. CFD Analysis on HVAC System Functionality in an Amphitheatre-Md. Mahedi Hasan 1405044,2018
  3. Numerical Investigation of Natural Convection Heat transfer Using Triangular Fin Applying Nanofluid- Md. Yousuf Sazid 1505025,2019
  4. Numerical Investigation on Fatigue Life Estimation of Alumni Structure for Uniaxial Cyclic Loading-  Md. Jarir Hossain 1505069,2019
  5. Numerical Investigation of natural Convection of a Vertical Heat Source Mounted in a Rectangular Cavity Filled with Nanofluid-Inkiad Haque Sharar 1905044,2024
  6. Numerical Investigation of Thermal Performance of Double Pipe Heat Exchanger with Different Fin Arrangement-Ashraful Haque 1905073,2024
  7. Performance Evaluation of Different Shaped Tube Banks ARranged in Staggered Configuration using Numerical SImulation-1905111,2024

Undergradaute Project

  1. Design and Fabrication of Dual Axis Solar Tracker- Md. Ittehadul Islam 1505053,2018
  2. Study and Implementation of An Automatic Gas leakage Detection System-  Anik Hira 1505059,2018
  3. Design and Fabrication of Mechanical Footstep Power Generator-  Md. Ittehadul Islam 1505053,2018
  4. Development of solar powered vehicle with regenerative braking-Abdullah Al mamun 1605018,2019
  5. Family Sized portable Biogas Plant-  (Nur Mohammad 1605088),2019
  6. Energy Harvesting from Road Traffic: Power Generation from Speed Breakers- Ashfaq mahmud Khan 2005001,2024
  7. Design & Construction of an Air Engine- Sadesh Roy 2005013,2024 
  8. Automated Irrigtaion System with Sprinkler for Horticulture- Marzan Ferdous Srot 2005024,2024
  9. Construction and performance of a Screw turbine- Manseeb Mannaf 2005113, 2024

Postgraduate Theses:
Saiduzzaman Khan (2305553) (Thesis Topics / Research Theme not selected yet)

Abdullah Al Mohotadi (2405563) (Thesis Topics / Research Theme not selected yet)


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