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Miftahur (Dr.) Rahman-Lecturer in Robotics

Miftahur Rahman
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United Kingdom

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Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

Lecturer in Robotics

Kingston University London

Position Summary
Lecturer in Robotics at Kingston University London
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Marketing
Research and Development
  • Prepared contents based on the module descriptor
  • Modify module descriptor to match the industry needs
  • Help the head of the department to organize outreach and open days
  • Complete assessment and ratify marks with external examiner
  • Networking with companies and finding potential research collaborators
  • Preparing research proposal for internal and external funding
  • Module taught: Electrical Systems (L5), Foundation Mathematics (L3), Sensors, Actuators and Embedded Systems (L7)
Apr 2023 - Present

US-Ireland Research project (Autonomous Steel Structure Assembly Robot)

Queen's University Belfast

Position Summary
US-Ireland Research project (Autonomous Steel Structure Assembly Robot) at Queen's University Belfast
Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Simulate a steel structure assembly site in Unity 3D and generate a synthetic dataset
  • Train a computer vision model (YOLOV8) using synthetic dataset for steel structure assembly robot
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024

Research Associate

Queen's University Belfast

Position Summary
Research Associate at Queen's University Belfast
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Help the PI to lead the interdisciplinary and intercontinental research project
  • Prepare and deliver quarterly reports to funding agencies
  • Communicate and collaborate with other researchers from partner universities for timely completion of the project
Apr 2020 - Aug 2022

Railway Inspection and Repair Robot

Cranfield University

Position Summary
Railway Inspection and Repair Robot at Cranfield University
Industries
Education
Transportation
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Combine multiple vision sensors, taking advantage of the mobile manipulator
  • Create a command-and-control system using Robot Operating System (ROS)
  • Design, simulate, and test an improved inspection and repair technique for railway track maintenance
Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

Dubhe (UGV)

Beijing Institute of Technology

Position Summary
Dubhe (UGV) at Beijing Institute of Technology
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Evaluate ORB-SLAM algorithm for an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle navigation system
  • Work in an outdoor environment equipped with Lidar, RGB-D camera, GPS
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

Design of a universal public transportation system

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Position Summary
Design of a universal public transportation system at Military Institute of Science and Technology
Industries
Construction
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Modify the design of public buses and roads in Bangladesh to ensure easy access for physically disabled persons
Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

Humanoid Robot MISTBOY

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Position Summary
Humanoid Robot MISTBOY at Military Institute of Science and Technology
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Design and simulate a humanoid robot in SolidWorks and MATLAB
  • Fabricate with aluminium alloy and servo motor capable of walking, detecting, and tracking various colours
  • Balance movement using a combination of gyro and accelerometer
Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

Line Following Robot

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Position Summary
Line Following Robot at Military Institute of Science and Technology
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Create a PID-controlled line-following robot intended to complete the designed track within the designated time for competition

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Aerospace and Defense.

Education
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation
Aerospace and Defense
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing, and Project Management.

Research and Development
Product Development
Information Technology
Marketing
Project Management
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Summary

I am a dynamic and motivated researcher with experience in the field of robotics, currently working as a Lecturer in Robotics at Kingston University London. Studied, accomplished, and researched different areas of robotics such as the humanoid robot, Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), mobile manipulator, ROS, and ROS2, computer vision etc.. With strong analytical and communication abilities and a focused attitude to working in a highly regulated workplace, seeking a challenging position in teaching and research.

Skills

  • Ros

  • Ros2

  • Arduino

  • Solidworks

  • Manipulation (Movelt!)

  • Unity

  • Simulation (Gazebo)

  • Yolov8

  • Python

  • C++

  • Matlab

  • Machine Learning

  • Robotics

  • Industrial Manipulators

  • Robot Operating System (Ros)

  • Embedded Systems

  • Sensors And Actuators

  • Electrical Machines

  • Modelling And Simulation

  • Mechanical Design And Analysis

  • Manufacturing Process

  • Data Analysis

  • Machine Learning

Languages

English
Advanced
Bengali
Intermediate
Chinese
Elementary

Education

Apr 2020 - Mar 2023

Cranfield University

Doctor of Philosophy, Manufacturing · Manufacturing · Cranfield, United Kingdom

Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

Beijing Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Beijing, China · 87.75%

Feb 2010 - Jan 2014

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Dhaka, Bangladesh · CGPA 3.33 (Out of 4)

Certifications & licenses

Post-Graduate Diploma On Supply Chain Management

Bangladesh Institute Of Management Studies

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Education 5.5 y
Avg length 1 y 4 m
Longest experience 3 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Lecturer in Robotics, US-Ireland Research project (Autonomous Steel Structure Assembly Robot), Research Associate
Main industries Education, Construction, Manufacturing
Main business areas Research and Development, Product Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate
Certifications earned 1

Profile

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Miftahur speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Bengali (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary).
Miftahur has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Miftahur has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Miftahur may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Miftahur would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer in Robotics, US-Ireland Research project (Autonomous Steel Structure Assembly Robot), Research Associate.
Miftahur's most recent position is Lecturer in Robotics at Kingston University London.
In recent years, Miftahur has worked for Kingston University London, Queen's University Belfast, and Cranfield University.
Miftahur is most experienced in industries like Education, Construction, and Manufacturing. Miftahur also has some experience in Transportation and Aerospace and Defense.
Miftahur is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Product Development, and Information Technology. Miftahur also has some experience in Marketing and Project Management.
Miftahur has recently worked in industries like Education, Construction, and Manufacturing.
Miftahur has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Product Development, and Information Technology.
Miftahur holds a Doctorate in Manufacturing from Cranfield University, a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Military Institute of Science and Technology.
Miftahur has 1 certificate: Post-Graduate Diploma On Supply Chain Management.
Miftahur is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Miftahur's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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