Miftahur (Dr.) R.
Lecturer in Robotics
Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 1 monthLecturer in Robotics
Kingston University London
- Prepared contents based on the module descriptor
- Modified module descriptor to match industry needs
- Helped the head of department organize outreach and open days
- Completed assessments and ratified marks with external examiner
- Networked with companies and found potential research collaborators
- Prepared research proposals for internal and external funding
- Taught modules: Electrical Systems (L5), Foundation Mathematics (L3), Sensors, Actuators and Embedded Systems (L7)
Apr 2023 - Present
2 years 8 monthsUS-Ireland Research Project (Autonomous Steel Structure Assembly Robot)
Queen's University Belfast
- Simulated a steel structure assembly site in Unity 3D and generated a synthetic dataset
- Trained a computer vision model (YOLOV8) using the synthetic dataset for the steel structure assembly robot
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year 7 monthsResearch Associate
Queen's University Belfast
- Helped the PI lead the interdisciplinary and intercontinental research project
- Prepared and delivered quarterly reports to funding agencies
- Communicated and collaborated with researchers from partner universities for timely project completion
Apr 2020 - Aug 2022
2 years 5 monthsRailway Inspection and Repair Robot
Cranfield University
- Designed, simulated, and tested an improved inspection and repair technique for railway track maintenance
- Combined multiple vision sensors and leveraged the mobile manipulator
- Created a command-and-control system using Robot Operating System (ROS)
Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
11 monthsDubhe (UGV)
Beijing Institute of Technology
- Evaluated ORB-SLAM algorithm for an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle navigation system in an outdoor environment equipped with Lidar, RGB-D camera, and GPS
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
2 monthsDesign of a Universal Public Transportation System
Military Institute of Science and Technology
- Modified the design of public buses and roads in Bangladesh to ensure easy access for physically disabled persons
Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
11 monthsHumanoid Robot-MISTBOY
Military Institute of Science and Technology
- Designed and simulated a humanoid robot in SolidWorks and MATLAB
- Fabricated the robot with aluminium alloy and servo motor
- Enabled robot walking, colour detection and tracking, and balance using gyro and accelerometer
Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
3 monthsLine Following Robot
Military Institute of Science and Technology
- Created a PID-controlled line-following robot to complete a designed track within designated time for competition
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.
Languages
Bengali
NativeEnglish
IntermediateEducation
Apr 2020 - Mar 2023
Cranfield University
PhD · Manufacturing · Cranfield, United Kingdom
Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
Beijing Institute of Technology
Master of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Beijing, China · 87.75%
Feb 2010 - Jan 2014
Military Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science · 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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