Faculty Profile

Dr Md Mostafizur Rahman

Associate Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Chemical Engineering & Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801819827918
  • Email: mostafiz-cep@sust.edu, mostafizur.cep@gmail.com

Biography

Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science (CEP) at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet. Dr. Rahman has been consistently productive in research, instruction and service to the SUST since his joining in 2014. Before joining at SUST, he worked for Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI), a research organization under the ministry of Housing and Public works of the People's republic of Bangladesh, as a Research Engineer for more than 9 years. He started his career as Post graduate Research Fellow at BCSIR in 2005. He received his BS degree in Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science in 2004 from SUST. Before receiving Postdoctoral experience from the University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, the United States of America, he received his Ph.D. in 2013. Dr. Rahman's research work focuses on nanomaterials, nanocomposite, MXene/conductive polymer composite, energy materials, energy storage device.

Education

  • PhD (2009-2013), Advanced Building Materials with Polymer as Binder, Filler and Coating, Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • B. Sc. Engg. (1997-2000) in Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Postdoc (2022-2024), MXene/CP composite for energy storage device, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Memphis, TN38152, USA.

Research Interests

  • Synthesis of MXenen/conductive polymer composite
  • Nanocomposites
  • Energy materials
  • Energy storage device

Active Research Project

  • 1. Synthesis of conductive polymer composite for supercapacitor application

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Synthesis of conductive polymer
  • 2. Advanced building materials with polymer as binder, filler and coating
  • 3. Jute fiber reinforced Polypropylene composite
  • 4. Development of epoxy resin based high performance protective coating for mild steel bar
  • 5. Geo-polymer based mortar and concrete
  • 6. Application of polymer in building materials

External Affiliations

  • Member (M-30804), the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, the University of Memphis, Tennessee, the United States of America,

Journal Publications

  • 1. Ayomide Adeola Sijuade, Franchesca Lydia Bellevu, Sanjay Kumar Devendhar Singh, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Natalie Arnett, Okenwa I. Okoli, Processing of V2AlC MAX phase: Optimization of sintering temperature and composition, Ceramics International, 15 January 2024, 50(2): Part B, Pages 3733-3738 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.11.126
  • 2. Carani, L.B.; Humphrey, J.; Rahman, M.M.; Okoli, O.I. Advances in Embedded Sensor Technologies for Impact Monitoring in Composite Structures. J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8, 201.
  • 3. Md Mostafizur Rahman*, Md Rayhan Hossen, Iftidul Alam, Md Habibur Rahman, Omar Faruk, Macid Nurbas, Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Synthesis of hexagonal boron nitride based PANI/h-BN and PANI-PPy/h-BN nanocomposites for efficient supercapacitors, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023, 947:169471
  • 4. Md Mostafizur Rahman, Minhazur Rahman Shawon, Md Habibur Rahman, Iftidul Alam, Muhammad Omar Faruk, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Okenwa Okoli,Synthesis of polyaniline-graphene oxide based ternary nanocomposite for supercapacitor application, Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, Volume 67:107615, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107615
  • 5. Mohammad Riaz Hosen Shohag, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Md. Abu Saleh Musa, Azmeri Sultana Supta, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Hadi M. Marwani, Mohammed M. Rahman, Okenwa Okoli, Easy fabrication of L-Glutamic acid-ZnS composites for efficient photo-catalytic and supercapacitor performances, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 24343. DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03633b
  • 6. LB Carani, J Robinson, MM Rahman, O Okoli, Development of a Fiber-Shaped MLPerovskite Sensor for Structural Health Monitoring in Composites, Structural Health Monitoring 2023, 2023, DOI: 10.12783/shm2023/37003
  • 7. Md. Mostafizur Rahman and M.A. Islam. Deformation Behavior of Epoxy-Modified High Strength Concrete under Uniaxial and Repeated Compression Load. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2022. DOI 10.1007/s42107-022-00419-x
  • 8. Myisha Ahmed Chowdhury, Md. Mohibul Alam, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Akhtarul Islam, "Model-Based Study of Creep and Recovery of a Glassy Polymer", Advances in Polymer Technology, vol. 2022, Article ID 8032690, 14 pages, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8032690
  • 9. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Majedul Islam, Md. Khairul Amin, Suzon Kumar Paul, Samiur Rahman, Md. Masum Talukder, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Simplistic fabrication of aniline and pyrrole-based poly(Ani-co-Py) for efficient photocatalytic performance and supercapacitors, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.08.296
  • 10. Md. Mostafizur Rahman and M.A. Islam. Application of Epoxy resins in Building Materials: Progress and Prospects. Journal of Polymer Bulletin, 2021. DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03577-1
  • 11. M. Mastabur Rahman, D. Rani Sarker, Md. Mostafizur Rahman and M.O. Faruk. Enhancement of Electrical Conductivity of Polyaniline Synthesized by using Carbon Nanofiber, Journal of Scientific Research, 2021, 13 (1): 243-252
  • 12. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Prova Mehadi Joy, Md Nasir Uddin, M.Z.B. Mukhlish and M. Mizanur Rahman Khan. Improvement of Capacitive Performance of Polyaniline based Hybrid Supercapacitor, Heliyon 2021, 7(7): E07407
  • 13. M.M. Rahman, I Chowdhury, MM Rahman. (2021). Variation of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composites with the Additives Content: An Empirical Mathematical Modeling Study. Journal of Scientific Research 13 (2): 611-621.
  • 14. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Tanvir Mahtab, M. Zobayer Bin Mukhlish, M. O. Faruk & Mohammed Mastabur Rahman. Enhancement of electrical properties of metal doped polyaniline synthesized by different doping techniques. Journal of Polymer Bulletin, October 2020, 78(9), 5379-5397. DOI 10.1007/s00289-020-03389-9.
  • 15. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Minhazul Islam, Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan, Huei Ruey Ong, Md. Tamez Uddin, and Md.Akhtarul Islam. IBA modified gypsum contained Epoxy Resin Coating for Rebar: Corrosion performance and Bonding Characteristics, International Journal of Plastic and Technology, April 2019, 23(1): 20-28
  • 16. I.H. Chowdhury, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, M. T. Uddin, M. Mastabur Rahman. Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composite Using Filler, Modifier and Reinforcement, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series, 2018, 1086, 012003.
  • 17. O R Das, M T Uddin, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, and M C Bhoumick, Highly active carbon supported Sn/SnO2 photocatalysts for degrading organic dyes, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series, 2018, 1086, 012011. doi :10.1088/1742-6596/1086/1/012011
  • 18. M.M. Rahman, M.M.R. Khan, M.T. Uddin, and M.A. Islam, Textile Effluent Treatment Plant Sludge: Characterization and Utilization in Building Materials, Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering, 2017, 42(4), 1435-1442.
  • 19. M. S. Rahman, M. K. Alam, M. M. Rahman, M. A. Amin, S. M. A. Islam, Study of Water Uptake into Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Aggregate Poly Brick Using Neutron Radiography Technique, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, August-2015, 6(8):809-814
  • 20. M. A. Amin, M. K. Alam, M. M. Rahman, M. S. Rahman, S. M. A. Islam, Study of double layer wire mesh ferro cement plate using neutron imaging technique, International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, July-2015, 4(7):83-92
  • 21. M. M. Rahman, M. A. Islam, M. T. Uddin, Excellent durability of epoxy modified mortars in corrosive environments, Journal of Polymer Engineering, 2015(DOI 10.1515/polyeng-2015-0105).
  • 22. M. K. Alam, M. S. Rahman, M. M. Rahman, S. M. A. Islam, Study of homogeneity, porosity and internal defects in aerated and EPS aggregate poly bricks using neutron radiography technique, Journal of Advances in Physics, 2015, 7(2):1428-1439
  • 23. M. M. Rahman and M. A. Islam, Contribution of rice husk ash to the performance of polymer mortar and polymer concrete, Journal of Polymer Engineering, 2013, 33(4): 377- 387
  • 24. M. M. Rahman and M. A. Islam. Epoxy Resin-Based Concrete: Preparation and Properties, Indian Concrete Journal, 2013, 87(11):17-26
  • 25. M. M. Rahman, M. A. Mahi and T. U. Chowdhury. Utilization of waste PET bottles as aggregate in masonry mortar, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Nov. 2013, 2(11): 1030-1035
  • 26. M. M. Rahman, S. Sameen, R. Hafiza, and M. A. Sadeque. Behavior of Polymeric Fiber as an Alternative Reinforcement to Iron Wire Mesh in Ferro cement Elements under Flexural Load, International Journal on Polymers and Chemical Engineering , 2013, 1(5):715-718
  • 27. M. M. Rahman, S. Sameen, R. Hafiza, and M. A. Sadeque, Behavior of Polymeric Fiber as an Alternative Reinforcement to Iron Wire Mesh in Ferro cement Elements under Flexural Load, International Journal on Polymers and Chemical Engineering , 2013, 1(5):715-718
  • 28. M. M. Rahman and M. A. Islam, Effect of Epoxy Resin on the Intrinsic Properties of Mortars, Iranian Polymer Journal, 2012, 21:621-629
  • 29. M. M. Rahman, M. A. Islam, M. Ahmed and M. A. Salam. Recycled polymer materials as aggregates for concrete and blocks, Journal of Chemical Engineering, IEB, 2012, 27(1): 53-57.
  • 30. M. A. Islam, M. M. Rahman and M.Ahmed. Polymer Modified Concrete: World Experience and Potential for Bangladesh, Indian Concrete Journal, 2011, 85(1): 55-63.
  • 31. Mohammad Riaz Hosen Shohag, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Md. Abu Saleh Musa, Azmeri Sultana Supta, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Hadi M. Marwani, Mohammed M. Rahman, Okenwa Okoli, Easy fabrication of L-Glutamic acid-ZnS composites for efficient photo-catalytic and supercapacitor performances, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 24343. DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03633b

Conference

  • 1. Optimization of charging parameters for supercapacitor, 7th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE 2023), 12-13 January 2023, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • 2. Ayomide A Sijuade, Nafiza Anjum, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Okenwa Okoli. A Comparative Analysis of Titanium and Vanadium MXenes as Capacitive Electrodes for Energy Applications. The 13th IEEE Electrical Energy Storage Applications and Technologies (EESAT), January 20-21, 2025 , the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Charlotte, NC. (Full paper under review)
  • 3. M. M. Rahman, S. Sameen, R. Hafiza, and M. A. Sadeque. Behavior of Polymeric Fiber as an Alternative Reinforcement to Iron Wire Mesh in Ferro cement Elements under Flexural Load, International Journal Conference on Polymers and Chemical Engineering (IJCPCE'13), Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 16-17, 2013
  • 4. M. M. Rahman, M.A. Islam and M. Ahmed. Recycling of waste polymeric materials as a partial replacement for aggregate in concrete, Proceedings of the International Conference on Chemical, Environmental and Biological Sciences 2012 (ICCEBS 2012), Penang, Malaysia, 11-12 February 2012; pp 99-102

Book/ Book Chapter

  • 1. Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites Based Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors: Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical Performance. Chapter 12, Volume II, Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage accepted for publication by Wiley International Publications.

Teaching

  • Physical chemistry
  • Elementary principles of chemical processes
  • Polymer processing and application
  • Polymer properties and characterization
  • Chemical process technology
  • Polymer Modified Concrete
  • Polymer composite
  • Principles of polymerization

Awards & Recognition

  • Dr. Qudrat-E-Khuda Fellowship