Faculty Profile

Dr. Md Abu Hayat Mithu

Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Professor Institute of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801761591170
  • Email: mithu-ipe@sust.edu, mithuipe@gmail.com

Biography

Dr. M. A. H. Mithu is a Professor of Manufacturing Engineering and a distinguished figure in the field of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), embodies excellence and dedication in academia. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to nurturing future engineers, Dr. Mithu has left an indelible mark on both his students and the field itself. As a faculty member, Dr. Mithu brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. His research interests span a wide array of topics within IPE, including Traditional and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing (ECM), Optimization of machining process parameters, and Machine tools and machining, etc. Through his scholarly contributions, he has significantly enriched the academic discourse in these areas. Beyond his research endeavors, he is also deeply invested in teaching and mentorship. His engaging teaching style and genuine concern for his students' success have earned him admiration and respect among the student community. Many of his former students credit him for igniting their passion for engineering and providing invaluable guidance throughout their academic journey.
He graduated from the same department in 2002. He received his M. Engg. in Manufacturing Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh in 2006, and PhD from the Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering (DIMNP), University of Pisa, Italy, in 2011. At present, his research is focused on the design, development, and fabrication of micromachining work cell; design and fabrication of microtools and their applications in practical fields. He has shown his interest in environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, too. During his academic carrier, he has published numerous international journals and conference papers.
His unwavering dedication to advancing the field of Industrial and Production Engineering and nurturing the next generation of engineers makes him a truly remarkable figure at SUST and beyond.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.), University of Pisa, Italy Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering Degree awarded on 25 March 2011
  • M. Engg. in Industrial and Production Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) Department of Industrial & Production Engineering Degree awarded on September 2005
  • B.Sc. (Engg) in Industrial and Production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Department of Industrial & Production Engineering Degree awarded on February 2002

Research Interests

  • Traditional and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes
  • Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing,
  • Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing Tools & Techniques.

Active Research Project

  • In 2022, Assessment of the environmental impacts and economic performance and the trade-off between the recycling and remanufacturing of automobile batteries: Bangladesh perspective Traditional automobiles relying on fossil fuels emit pollutants, urging the automotive sector to explore alternative fuel solutions. Battery-powered electric vehicles are gaining traction, but their batteries degrade over time, requiring recycling or remanufacturing. This research investigates the feasibility of these processes for automobile batteries in Bangladesh. Methodology includes literature review, industry visits, and lifecycle analysis. Results show recycling is prevalent due to battery sealing, but lead and sulfuric acid pose environmental concerns. Economic analysis highlights cost-saving potential in recycling. Limitations include lack of data on greenhouse gas emissions.
  • In the FY 2019- 2020, he worked on "Research facilities development for the hybrid micro machining workcell through augmentation of existing malfunctioned CNC machines". This research work has been funded by The Research Center of SUST and Bangladesh Higher Education Commission through Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. About the project: The demand for microproducts is increasing day-to-day due to the country’s economic development efforts, not only in the industrial field but also in daily life. The majority of these increasing demands are now being fulfilled by procuring the microproducts locally, or the importing from the foreign vendors. Hence, these products are more expensive in the local market. Therefore, it is high time to put our best effort in the research field of micromachining technology in order to keep pace with the advancement of the modern world towards miniaturization. This research is, therefore, a pioneering endeavor to initiate the study and research programs on the micro- machining area, due to its significant cost-effective scopes and wide application in field of micromanufacturing domain that will unquestionably enable a vital advancement in least developed, or developing country like Bangladesh. To minimize the limitations of standalone micromachining processes, hybrid micromachining systems with multifunctional capabilities are considered to be the future solution. As the micromachining systems are very much size and shape sensitive, then the use of a CNC system would be beneficial as the total fabrication process is designer’s code dependent, and it might reduce the dependence of operators’ skill, maturity and adaptability.

Previous Research Project

  • Develop and implement a finite element model for the numerical solution of bio-heat equation with applications on human tissue, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh This research work has been funded by The Research Center of SUST and Bangladesh Higher Education Commission through Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  • Microdrilling on high corrosion resistant injection needle and modification of Vitrectomy needles for eye-ball operation, Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering University of Pisa, Italy
  • Subprojects under MicroECM Projects, a) Parametric analysis on microtool fabrication for electrochemical micromachining; b) Fabrication of conical shaped microtools by electrochemical micromachining process for conical microdrilling and micromilling (micropockets); c) How microtool dimension influences electrochemical micromachining d) Etching behavior of tungsten microtool and its applications in electrochemical micromachining; e) Development of in-process monitoring system for electrochemical microdrilling Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering University of Pisa, Italya) Parametric analysis on microtool fabrication for electrochemical micromachining; b) Fabrication of conical shaped microtools by electrochemical micromachining process for conical microdrilling and micromilling (micropockets); c) How microtool dimension influences electrochemical micromachining d) Etching behavior of tungsten microtool and its applications in electrochemical micromachining; e) Development of in-process monitoring system for electrochemical microdrilling Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering University of Pisa, Italy
  • Effect of electrolyte temperature on faradaic effect in electrochemical microdrilling Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Fabrication of music-wire microtools by electrochemical micromachining Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Fabrication of microdrilled holes by electrochemical micromachining process and identification of problems associated with microdrilling process Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Design and development of electrochemical micromachining workcell for Electrochemical Micromachining, Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering University of Pisa, Italy.
  • Experimental investigation on the formation of conical shaped microelectrode by electrochemical micromachining process, Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Effect of minimum quantity of lubrication (MQL) on tool wear and surface roughness in turning AISI-1040 steel with uncoated carbide tool Department of Industrial and Production Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Effect of cutting parameters on chip formation and tool wear in turning mild steel, aluminum with uncoated carbide tools and turning brass with coated carbide tool Department of Industrial and Production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Assessment of factors affecting employee appeal and retention of nurses in Bangladesh Department of Industrial and Production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Study on CNG Station Distributions in Inter-City Network Using ARENA Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Design and fabrication of eco-friendly chalk perspective of Bangladesh Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • A study on disposal of worn out lubricants and their effect on the environment Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Development of electrochemical micromachining workcell with CNC machine augmentation, Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Identification and reduction of the major factors of demand uncertainity on supply chain network Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Impact of occupational health and safety on worker and productivity Department of Industrial and production Engineering Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Journal Publish

  • 1. N R Ema, M A H Mithu, Ahmed Sayem (2024) "Exploring driving factors in employing waste reduction tools to alleviate the global food security and sustainability" Heliyon, Vol. 10, DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28192
  • 2. M. A. Karim, M. A. H. Mithu, Tarequl Islam, Nayan Bhowal, Hadi Ahmed (2023) "Application of VSM as a Lean Tool in a Healthcare Facility", International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT), Vol 13, Issue-2, pp. 13-21. DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.B4331.1213223
  • 3. Sannyal M., Mukaddes, A.M.M., Rahman, M.M. and Mithu M. A. H. ‘Analysis of the effect of external heating in the human tissue: A finite element approach’, Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering, Vol. 26, NO. 4, pp. 251–262
  • 4. Mithu, M. A. H., Akther, T., Ahmed, M. R. and Morshed, B. ‘Why Should We Make Low-Cost Eco-Friendly Chalks? Bangladesh Perspective’ International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6, Issue 11, pp. 11-20.
  • 5. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Ciampi, J. ‘Effect of electrolyte temperature on Faradaic effect in electrochemical microdrilling’, International Journal of Precession Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 17 –31.
  • 6. Ahamad, Razwan, MS Karim, Mithu, M.A.H. ‘Mathematical Estimation of Production Performance of Fish Population’, International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, pp. 1–6.
  • 7. Ahamad, Razwan, MS Karim, Mithu, M.A.H., Development of a mathematical model for better management of fisheries resources, International Journal of Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Optimisation, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 198–222, 2015
  • 8. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Ciampi, J., How microtool dimension influences electrochemical micromachining, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 70, No. 5 – 8, pp. 1303 –1312, February, 2014
  • 9. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Ciampi, J., Santochi, M., On how tool geometry, applied frequency and machining parameters influence electrochemical microdrilling, CIRP - Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 202 – 213, August, 2012
  • 10. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Ciampi, J., Fabrication of micro nozzles and micro pockets by electrochemical micromachining, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 353 – 370, July, 2012
  • 11. Mithu, M.A.H., Sayem, A. and Khan, M.M.A., Assessment of factors affecting employee appeal and retention of nurses in Bangladesh, International Journal of Engineering Management and Economics, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 326 – 340, 2012
  • 12. Khan, M.M.A., Mithu, M.A.H., Halim, Zaheed, Sayem, A., ‘Statistical design approach to process parameter optimization for turning AISI 9310 alloy steel using minimum quantity lubrication environment’, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 154 – 182.
  • 13. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Ciampi, J., A step towards the in-process monitoring for electrochemical microdrilling, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 57, No. 9 –12, pp. 969– 982, December, 2011
  • 14. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Ciampi, J., The effect of high frequency and duty cycle in electrochemical microdrilling, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 55, no. 9–12, pp. 921–933, August, 2011
  • 15. Mithu, M.A.H., Fantoni, G., Etching behavior of tungsten microtool and its applications in electrochemical micromachining, International Journal of Precision Technology, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 301– 312, January, 2011
  • 16. Khan, M. M. A., Malek, A.B.M. Abdul, Mithu, M. A. H., Das, D. K. 'Design, fabrication and performance evaluation of natural circulation rectangular box-type solar domestic water heating system’, International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 164 –177.
  • 17. Khan, M.M.A., Mithu, M.A.H., and Dhar, N.R. ‘Effects of minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) by vegetable oil-based cutting fluid on turning AISI-9310 alloy steel’, Journal of Material Processing Technology, Vol. 209, No. 15–16, pp. 5573–5583.
  • 18. Mithu, M.A.H., Khan, M. M. A. and Dhar, N. R., Effects of minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on chip formation mode, tool wear, and surface roughness in turning AISI-1040 steel with uncoated carbide tool, International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Production, Vol. 9, No. 1–2, pp. 107–118, June, 2008
  • 19. Dhar, N.R., Islam, M.W., Islam, S., and Mithu, M.A.H., The influence of minimum quantity of lubrication (MQL) on cutting temperature, chip and dimensional accuracy in turning AISI-1040 steel, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 171, No. 1, pp. 93–99, January, 2006

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Poster Award in International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2017 (ICERIE, 2017)
  • Best Poster Award in International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2019 (ICERIE, 2019),
  • Ministry of Education and Universities Research (Ministero dell'Istruzione dell'Università e della ricerca), Co-financed Research Program (Programmi di ricerca cofinanziati, COFIN), Italy, University of Pisa, Year January 2008 to December 2010.
  • Directorate of Advisory Extension and Research Services (DAERS) for Advanced Studies & Research, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh, Year April 2003 to March 2004.
  • Peoples Republic of Bangladesh Primary and Secondary Education Scholarship, January 1988 to December 1992.

Conference

  • 1. Salvage of materials through Environmentally Conscious Design in International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE, 2019), SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, held on 25-27 January, 2019, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  • 2. Integration of material handling time in sequencing algorithms with practical applications in International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE, 2017), SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, held on 13-15 January, 2017, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  • 3. Mithu. A.H. M. and Imtiaz, A. S. "Experimental Investigation on the Formation of Conical Shaped Microelectrode by Electrochemical Micromachining", International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2013 ICERIE 2013, 11 ̶13 January, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • 4. Adhikari, B.B., Sah, R.K., Mithu, M.A.H., “Study on CNG Station Distributions in Inter-City Network Using ARENA”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education. Bangladesh, pp. 863-869, January, 2013.

Teaching

  • Manufacturing Processes -I & II (conventional & non-conventional)
  • Material Handling Systems
  • Machine Tools
  • Tool Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing (ECM)
  • Mechanics of Machineries

Graduate Supervision

  • • Ph D Supervision (On going)- Prospects and application of lean tools and techniques for productivity improvement in agro food-processing industry in Bangladesh. Nayema Rahman Ema, Registration No. 2020364001, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University & Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • • Ph D Cosupervision (Completed)- “Development of appropriate structured mathematical models for fish population dynamics along with efficient numerical schemes for the solutions of the developed and other models of engineering problems”, Razwan Ahmed, Department of Mathematics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • • PhD position is also available. Interested students may contact via email or over phone.