Faculty Profile

Md. Mahmud-Or-Rashid

Assistant Professor & Head

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801758639844
  • Email: mmrashid-mee@sust.edu

Biography

Welcome to the personal profile of Md. Mahmud-Or-Rashid. He is serving as an Assistant Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) since July,2019. He was born and raised in Jashore. He completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in December, 2018. He is interested in introducing people to an automated world.

Education

  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (2018)
  • H.S.C -Notre Dame College, Dhaka (2013)
  • S.S.C - Matikomra high School, Jhikorgacha, Jashore (2011)

Research Interests

  • Thermo-fluid System
  • Heat Exchanger ( Shell and Tube type, Plate type and Heat Pipe )
  • Machine learning
  • Materials ( Metallic and Composite)

Active Research Project

  • 1. Experimental Investigation Aided by Numerical Analysis for Synthesizing Composite Materials with the Use of Locally Available Natural Fiber.
  • 2. Development of an Autonomous Boat for Floating Solid Waste Detection and Collection from Rivers Using Machine Learning Algorithms.
  • 3. Performance Enhancement of Microchannel Heat Sinks through Geometric Modifications and Flow Optimization.

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Impact of Fin Height on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Characteristics of Microchannel Heat Sink with Inline Oblique Fin Arrangement: A Numerical Approach.
  • 2. A New Highly Efficient Concept of Heat Exchanger Using Folded Plates as the Heat Transfer Surface: A Finite Volume Investigation.
  • 3. Experimental investigation of an air to air heat pipe heat exchanger for waste heat recovery.
  • 4. A Preferable Brain-Computer Interface for Disabled People.

Journal Publications

  • 1. S. Been Mosharof, H. T. A. Zisan, T. H. Ruvo, and M. Mahmud-Or-Rashid, "Optimizing Baffle Length for Mixed Convective Flow Within a Ventilated Square Cavity with Discrete Heat Sources Mounted at Side Walls," Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Research, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 307-324, 2024
  • 2. Mohammad Junaid, Abul Mukid Mohammad Mukaddes, Md. Mahmud-Or-Rashid, “Physical activities aid in tumor prevention: A finite element study of bio-heat transfer in healthy and malignant breast tissues,” Heliyon, Volume 10, Issue 14, 30 July 2024
  • 3. M. Junaid, M. Mahmud-Or-Rashid, "Computational insights into survival durations and prehospital interventions in accidental cold-water immersion: a comprehensive analysis of fresh and saltwater temperatures,” Heliyon, Vol. 10, Issue 12, June, 2024

Conference

  • 1. Zafrian Ikbal Shuvo, Anindya Biswas, Minhajul Islam, Md Muminul Islam and Md. Mahmud-Or-Rashid* “Simulative investigation on combined effects of using nanofluid with fins of a heat exchanger for standard and practical conditions”, 7th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation, and Education, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 2023.
  • 2. Saddam Hossen* , Md. Mahmud-Or-Rashid, Mantaka Taimullah, Farhan Ahmed Shakil, and Dr. A K M Monjur Morshed “Experimental Investigation of an Air to Air Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger for Moderate Temperature Waste Heat Recovery”, International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering 2018 23-24December, 2018, Khulna, BANGLADESH.
  • 3. Sakil Hossen, Mahmud Or-Rashid, Saddam Hossen, Mantaka Taimullah, AKM M Morshed, "Effect of Filling Ratio and Adiabatic Length on Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger (HPHE)", 8th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, Dhaka, 19-21 December, 2018.

Teaching

  • Mechanics and Materials
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Machine Design

Awards & Recognition

  • Champion, Inter University Design Competition (Mechathon)
  • Dean’s List
  • University Merit Scholarship
  • University Stipend Scholarship