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Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 4 months

Lecturer in Robotics

Kingston University London

Prepared contents based on the module descriptor
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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

2 years 11 months

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

Queen's University Belfast

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

1 year 7 months

Research Associate

Queen's University Belfast

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

2 years 5 months

Railway Inspection and Repair Robot

Cranfield University

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

11 months

Dubhe (UGV)

Beijing Institute of Technology

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

2 months

Design of a universal public transportation system

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Modify the design of public buses and roads in Bangladesh to ensure easy access for physically disabled persons

Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

11 months

Humanoid Robot MISTBOY

Military Institute of Science and Technology

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

3 months

Line Following Robot

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Create a PID-controlled line-following robot intended to complete the designed track within the designated time for competition

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (5.5 years), Construction (3 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Transportation (2.5 years), and Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years).

Education

Construction

Manufacturing

Transportation

Aerospace and Defense

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development (7 years), Product Development (7 years), Information Technology (3 years), Marketing (1.5 years), and Project Management (1.5 years).

Research and Development

Product Development

Information Technology

Marketing

Project Management

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

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November 2025

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What languages does Miftahur speak?

Miftahur speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Bengali (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Miftahur have?

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.

What roles would Miftahur be best suited for?

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.

What is Miftahur's latest experience?

Miftahur's most recent position is Lecturer in Robotics at Kingston University London.

What companies has Miftahur worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Miftahur has worked for Kingston University London, Queen's University Belfast, and Cranfield University.

Which industries is Miftahur most experienced in?

Miftahur is most experienced in industries like Education, Construction, and Manufacturing. Miftahur also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Miftahur most experienced in?

Miftahur is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT). Miftahur also has some experience in Project Management and Marketing.

Which industries has Miftahur worked in recently?

Miftahur has recently worked in industries like Education, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Miftahur worked in recently?

Miftahur has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Miftahur's education?

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.

Does Miftahur have any certificates?

Miftahur has 1 certificate: Post-Graduate Diploma On Supply Chain Management.

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