Curriculum Vitae

KAZI MAMUNUR RAHMAN RIFAT

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)

CGPA: 3.53 /4.00

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Bangladesh

February 2019 – May 2024

Master of Engineering in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (MME)                          

Running, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Quality Control Engineer at Anwar Galvanizing Limited from December 2024 and also fulfilling the responsibilities of DMAIC section in “Process Control” department.
• Internship at Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) for one month (April 2023).

FIELDS OF RESEARCH INTEREST

Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposite, Advance Materials, Thin Films, Biomaterials, Surface Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Coatings, Materials Properties Control and Characterization, Multifunctional Materials, Sustainable Renewable Energy, Waste Materials Treatment, and Waste Recycling with Sustainable Green Approach.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Training

• Undergraduate research assistant at RUET under the supervision of S. M. Nasim Rokon, Assistant Professor, Department of MSE, RUET (April 2022 – May 2024).
• Undergraduate research assistant at Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR), Rajshahi under the supervision Ahasanur Rabbi, Senior Scientific Officer (May 2023 – May 2024).

Projects

Nanomaterials

• Undergraduate Thesis Work                                                                                March 2023 – March 2024

Thesis title: “Comparative Investigation on the Effect of Eco-friendly Synthesized ZnO, TiO₂, SiO₂, and V₂O₅ in Self-Cleaning Performance of PMMA Nanocomposite Coating”

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Md. Aminul Islam, Head, Department of MSE, RUET.

• Published Results in Materials                                                                                              May 2024

Title: “Improved Photocatalytic Activity of Co-Dopped ZnO Nanoparticles Prepared Via Green Synthesis Route Using Orange Peel Extract”  

Supervisor: S. M. Nasim Rokon, Assistant Professor, Department of MSE, RUET.

• Ongoing Project                                                                                                               December 2024

Title: “Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activity of Co-doped ZrO₂ Nanoparticles Using Green Synthesis Method”

Supervisor: S. M. Nasim Rokon, Assistant Professor, Department of MSE, RUET.

• Ongoing Project                                                                                                              December 2024

Title: “Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Co-doped TiO₂ derived from Sphagneticola Via Green Synthesis”  Supervisor: S. M. Nasim Rokon, Assistant Professor, Department of MSE, RUET.

• Ongoing Project                                                                                                                   January 2025

Title: “MoS₂ Membrane Fabrication to purify Wastewater treatment”

Supervisor: Pabitro Prasad Mondal, Assistant Professor, Department of MSE, RUET.

• Ongoing Project                                                                                                                   January 2025

Title: “Enhanced Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Activity of Biosynthesized CuO Nanoparticles”  Supervisor: Pabitro Prasad Mondal, Assistant Professor, Department of MSE, RUET.

RESEARCH WORK

Journal Articles

Nanomaterials

• Results in Materials                                                                                                                      May 2024

Title: “Improved Photocatalytic Activity of (Ni, Mn) Co-Dopped ZnO Nanoparticles Prepared Via Green Synthesis Route Using Orange Peel Extract” https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinma.2024.100581

Co-author: A. K. M. Ahsanul Habib, Mohammad Ebne Kabir, Jawad Noor Khan, SM Nasim Rokon, Md Ahasanur Rabbi

Conference Paper Nanomaterials

• ICMERE-CUET 2023, awarded “Best Paper”                                                                    November 2023

Title: “Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Mango Peel Extracts: Characterization & Photocatalytic Activity” (under review).

CO-author: A. K. M. Ahsanul Habib, SM Nasim Rokon, Md Ahasanur Rabbi

• IUT-ICMMPE 2023                                                                                                                    July 2023

Title: “Polymer Matrix Based Nano-composite Coatings for Self-cleaning Application: A Comprehensive

Review” (Published). https://jet.iutoic–dhaka.edu/index.php/jet/issue/current

Co-author: A.K.M. Ahsanul Habib, Md. Aminul Islam, Md. Al-Riad Tonmoy and Md.Iqbal Hossain

• ICMMPE- DUET 2024                                                                                                          May 2024

Title: “Sphagneticola trilobata Leaves Derived TiO₂ Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis, Characterization and

Photocatalytic Efficiency”. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0262505

Co-author: Md. Rasel Islam, Md. Farhan Jakib, and S. M. Nasim Rokon

• ICMMPE- DUET 2024                                                                                                          May 2024

Title: “Green Synthesis of ZrO₂ Nanoparticles Using Sugarcane Extract: Characterization and Photocatalytic

Behavior” (Published). https://icmmpeduet.com/icmmpe–2024/

Co-author: Safayet Hossen, Arian Rifat Dhrubo, and S. M. Nasim Rokon

• MIST- ICMEAS 2025                                                                                                       March 2025

Title: “Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Croton bonplandianum Leaves Extract and its Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activity”.  

Co-author: Md. Rasel Islam, Md. Sihabul Islam Arpon, Md. Abtahi Islam Fahim, Md. Mehedi Hasan Manik, Pabitro Prosad Mondal, Sakib Hossen, and Dr. Md. Faruk Hasan

• ICCEI-RUET 2025                                                                                                               December 2025

Title: “Advancement of MXene-Based Nanocomposites for Wastewater Treatment: A Review”.  

Co-author: Rasel Islam, Md. Sihabul Islam Arpon, Md. Abtahi Islam Fahim, Md. Mehedi Hasan Manik, Md. Saiful Islam Shanto

Renewable Energy

• SUST- ICERIE 2025                                                                                                         April 2025

Title: “Dye Synthesized Solar Cell as a Renewable Energy Source: A Comprehensive Review”.  

Co-author: Md. Farhan Jakib, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Tamjid Hassan Anonno, Wahid Abrar Tonmoy

• MIST- ICMEAS 2025                                                                                                       March 2025

Title: “Comprehensive Review of Thin Film Homojunction Solar Cells: Technologies, Progress and Challenges”.  

Co-author: Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Tamjid Hassan Anonno, and Md. Rasel Islam

• QPAIN 2025                                                                                                                  August 2025

Title: “Deep-Level Defect Study and Performance Analysis of (FASnI₃) Perovskite Solar cell Using SCAPS-1D Simulation”.  

Co-author: Md. Fardous Hasan Bappy, Md. Saiful Islam Shanto, Md. Rasel Islam, Abdullah-Al-Mazed Khan, Md. Tanzim Shahriar

• ICCEI-RUET 2025 December 2025 Title: “Uses of Thin-Film Technologies for Sustainable Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: A Comprehensive Review”.  

Co-author: Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Tamjid Hassan Anonno, and Md. Rasel Islam, Md. Fardous Hasan Bappy

On Going Works

Nanomaterials

• Title: “Recent Advancement and Advantages of Using Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposite for Wastewater Treatment”
• Title: “Biosynthesis of TiO₂, ZnO, CuO and ZrO₂ for Anti-Cancer and Anti- Diarrhea Application”

Renewable Energy

• Title: “Next generation 2D materials for energy conversion and storage: from MoS₂ to Mxenes”
• Title: “Enhancement of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Activity Using Synergistic Effects of 2D Material

Composites”

Presentation

• ICMMPE- DUET 2024                                                                                                          May 2024

Title: “Sphagneticola trilobata Leaves Derived TiO₂ Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Efficiency” (under review).

• ICMMPE- DUET 2024                                                                                                          May 2024

Title: “Green Synthesis of ZrO₂ Nanoparticles Using Sugarcane Extract: Characterization and Photocatalytic Behavior” (under review).

• SUST- ICERIE 2025                                                                                                             April 2025

Title: “Dye Synthesized Solar Cell as a Renewable Energy Source: A Comprehensive Review”.  

Poster Presentation

• Anweshan 1.0                                                                                                                              2024

Title: Exploring the Photocatalytic Potential of Sphagneticola trilobata Leaves Derived TiO₂ Nanoparticles:

Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications Position: 1^st runners up

• Anweshan 1.0                                                                                                                             2024

Title: Green Synthesis of ZrO₂ Nanoparticles Using Sugarcane Extract: Characterization and Photocatalytic Behavior.

Position: 1^st runners up

• Construct Carnival 1.0                                                                                                                       2024

Title: Green Synthesis of TiO₂ Nanoparticles for Enhanced Photocatalytic Applications in Construction Materials.

Position: 2^nd runners up

• AURORA: National Science Festival                                                                                          2023

Title: Fabrication of polymer-based nanocomposite for self-cleaning application. Position: 1^st runners up

Idea Contest

• Construct Carnival 1.0                                                                                                                      2024

Topic: The necessity and benefits of self-cleaning coating in structural projects in the prospect of Bangladesh.

Case Competition

• COGNIZANT 1.0                                                                                                                               2022

Topic: Renewable Energy in Bangladesh: Renewable and sustainable energy consumption for the industry. Position: 4^th position

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Characterization:	XRD	Rietveld Refinement		SEM
	FTIR	DLS		UV-vis
	Photocatalysis	Antibacterial Activity
Engineering software:	AutoCAD	HighScore Plus		FullProf Suite
	ImageJ	Origin2024
Programming (Basic):	MATLAB	C++
Image processing software:	Adobe Photoshop	Adobe Illustrator

LINGUISTIC PROFICIENCY

• English (Fluent Working Proficiency)
• Bangla (Native Language)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Technical Scholarship from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Rajshahi (2019-2024).
• Class representative (CR) and awarded for the activities by the MSE RUET Association (2024).
• Vice president for Gazipur Zila Society (2023).
• Joint Secretary (2023) and publication secretary (2022) at “REMIANS Community of RUET”.
• Successful Organizer in “RUET MSE Night-2023” organized by RUET MSE association.
• Honorary Award from MSE RUET Association for Admission test results (2019).
• Member of RUET MSE Cricket Team- 2023 (Runners up) and RUET MSE Football Team- 2024 (Champion)

REFERENCES

Dr. Qumrul Ahsan

Vice Chancellor,

University of Asia Pacific,

Former Professor at MME,

BUET

Email: vc@uap-bd.edu

Contact No.: +8801715014624

Dr. Md. Aminul Islam

Head,

Materials          Science             and Engineering, RUET.

Email: aminul@mse.ruet.ac.bd Contact No.: +8801820519658

M. Nasim Rokon, Assistant Professor,

Materials          Science             & Engineering, RUET.

Email: rokon@mse.ruet.ac.bd

Contact No.: +880178281623