Hamimul Islam Chowdhury

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Hello! I am a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET). With a passion for innovation and discovery, I aim to contribute to cutting-edge research that drives technological advancements in materials development and manufacturing processes. I have a deep enthusiasm for learning whether it's mastering a new concept, exploring emerging technologies, or experiences outside my comfort zone. Outside of academics, I love spending my free time playing chess, video games or watching TV series.

  • E-mail:hamimulislam99@gmail.com
  • Address: Chattogram, Bangladesh
  • Degree: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Availability:Open to PhD/MS opportunities

Skills

  • Design, Simulations, and Modeling

    SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, LAMMPS, ATOMSK, OVITO

  • Programming Language

    MATLAB, C, Python, HTML, CSS

  • Documentation, Data Visualization and others

    MS Office Suite, LaTeX, Zotero, OriginPro, Tecplot 360, ImageJ

  • Hands-on Experience

    Nanoparticle synthesis, Electroless Plating, Grinding and Polishing, Sand casting, Welding

  • Testing

    Tensile Test, Bending test, Microhardness test

Research Interests

01

Material behavior

02

Advanced materials

03

Computational Mechanics

04

Additive Manufacturing

Résumé

Research Experience:

Metallurgy & Metrology Lab, CUET

Oct 2024 - Current

Research Assistant (RA)

Topic: Characterization of Copper-Coated/Uncoated Carboxyl functionalized-SWCNTs in Al-Cu-Mg Metal Matrix Composites via Liquid and Solid-State Processes
Supervisor: Dr. Md. Abu Mowazzem Hossain
Funded by: Directorate of Research & Extension, CUET

  • To fabricate the Al-Cu-Mg metal matrix composites reinforced with single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) through liquid and solid-state processes.
  • To study the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of fabricated Al-Cu-Mg/C-SWCNTs composites.
  • To study the behavior of composite for various alloy percentages as matrix and SWCNTs as reinforcement with or without coating.
  • To compare the above-mentioned properties of the prepared composites with the parent material.

Project and Thesis

May 2023 - June 2024

Undergraduate Thesis

Topic: A Molecular Dynamics Study on Mechanical Properties of Cu-Ag Nanowires (NW)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman

  • Constructed crystal structure of Cu-Ag nanowire using ATOMSK and conducted uni-axial loading simulation on LAMMPS.
  • Investigated the tensile properties such as Ultimate Tensile Strength, Modulus of Elasticity of Cu-Ag nanowires.
  • Investigated the effect of silver content and temperature on the tensile behavior of Cu-Ag nanowires.

Industrial Experience:

Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC)

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

Industrial Trainee

  • Gained hands-on experience in industrial processes, with a focus on machine tools, precision manufacturing, and optimizing operations.
  • Learned about the functions and responsibilities of the Industrial Engineering Division (IED), Production Control Division (PCD) and Inspection Section (IS).

Education:

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

Feb 2019 - June 2024

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

  • CGPA: 3.19/4.00
  • Rank: 60th out of 177
  • Notable Courses: Mechanics of Solids | Engineering Metallurgy | Engineering Mechanics | Applied Thermodynamics | Electronics and Microprocessor | CAD and Design Softwares | Mechatronics

Government City College

July 2016 - June 2018

High School

  • GPA: 5.00/5.00 (H.S.C)
  • Major: Science
  • Notable Courses: Physics | Chemistry | Higher Mathematics | Botany | Zoology | Information and Communication technology

Chittagong Govt. High School

Jan 2010 - June 2016

Junior School

  • GPA: 5.00/5.00 (S.S.C)
  • Major: Science
  • Notable Courses: Physics | Chemistry | General Mathematics | Higher Mathematics | Biology | Bengali | English

Test Scores

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Overall Score 310/340

Quant 160/170 | Verbal 150/170

AWA 3.0/6

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Overall Score 7.5/9

Listening 8.5/9 | Reading 7.5/9

Writing 7/9 | Speaking 6.5/9

Publications

Journal

  • M.A. Mowazzem Hossain, Hamimul Islam Chowdhury, M.A. Shadab Siddiqui, Md. Sakib Hossain, M.S. Rabbi. "Recent Advances in Coated Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites: Challenges, Techniques, and Performance Enhancement." | Submitted to a Journal

Conference

  • Hamimul Islam Chowdhury, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman. "Investigation of Temperature-Dependent Tensile Properties of Cu-Ag Nanowires with Varying Ag Content: A Molecular Dynamics Study." 8th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2024) | Presented

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Industrial Visit

GPH Ispat Ltd.

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Industrial Visit

Four H Group