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Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME)

Commodore M Muzibur Rahman, (E), PhD, psc, BN (Retd.)

Professor, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME)

CONTACT INFORMATION

7th floor, Tower-2, MIST.
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 

PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Result: CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.00)
Title of the dissertation: Mechanical Behavior of Solder Affected Copper Bulk Subjected to Work Hardening and Thermal Treatment

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Result: CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.00)
Title of the dissertation: Analysis of a Guided Deep Beam of Composite Materials

Masters in Business Administration (Finance)
National University Bangladesh
Result: CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.00)
Title of the dissertation: Study on Determinants of Working Capital Management of   Domestic Private Banks in Bangladesh

Masters in Defense Studies
National University
Result: Second Class
Title of the dissertation: Challenges and Prospects of Energy Security in Bangladesh

B.Sc. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Result: First Class
Title of the dissertation: Study on the Slipway Design for End-Lunching of Vessels in Bangladesh Perspective 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

Professor 
Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Head of the Department (Jun 2019 - May 2021)
Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) (Feb 2019 - May 2021)
Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST), Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh 

Senior Instructor (Dec 2015 - Jun 2019)
Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Instructor, 
Operational Sea Training Guide, BN Flotilla.
Engineering Training School, BNS SHAHEED MOAZZAM.

AWARDS/ HONOURS

  • Received Best Faculty in Research Award at MIST in 2017, 2018 & 2019. 
  • Received Chancellor’s Gold Medal for CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0) in MBA with Major in Finance.
  • Received “Shri Baddri Prasad Shrivastava” trophy for standing first in Marine Propulsion Control Technology Course (MPCTC) in India.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Composite Materials, Machine Element Design, Marine Grade Materials, Propulsive Efficiency Analysis, Shipbuilding Management Aspects, Structural Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Structural analysis and failure of mechanical systems.  

PUBLICATIONS

  1. M Muzibur Rahman and S Reaz Ahmed, “Toward the Exact Elasticity Solution of a Deep Beam with Guided ends”, Proceedings of the 4th BSME-ASME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, 2008, pp. 889-894.
  2. M Muzibur Rahman, “An Outlook on Development of Shipbuilding in Bangladesh”, MIST Seminar, 2016.
  3. M Muzibur Rahman. “An Appraisal of Shipbuilding Prospects in Bangladesh”, The 10th International Conference on Marine Technology, Procedia Engineering 194 ( 2017 ) 224 – 231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.08.139
  4. M Muzibur Rahman and S Reaz Ahmad. “Displacement Potential Solution of a Guided Deep Beam of Composite Materials Under Symmetric Three-Point Bending”, AIP Conference Proceedings 1919, 020001 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5018519
  5. M Muzibur Rahman, Rajia Sultana Kamol and Reyana Islam, “Structural Analysis of a Ship on Global Aspect Using ANSYS”, AIP Conference Proceedings 1919, 020008 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5018526
  6. M Muzibur Rahman, A H Yusuf Mridha and Kazi Sakib Ahsan, “Selection of Propulsive Machinery for Repowering of an Old Patrol Craft – A Case Study”, AIP Conference Proceedings 1919, 020027 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5018545
  7. M Muzibur Rahman, Faysal Khan, M S Kaiser and S Reaz Ahmed, “Effect of Thermal Ageing on Mechanical Behavior of Synthetic and Natural Rubber Dominated Short Flat Bars”, The 12th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, AIP Conference Proceedings 1980, 030021 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5044300
  8. M Muzibur Rahman, M. Abu Sufian, R Al Shahid,  M S Kaiser and S Reaz Ahmed, “Effect of hot and cold rolling on electromechanical properties of a commercial high conductive metallic material”, The 11th International Conference on Marine Technology MARTEC 2018 held on 13-15 Aug 2018 in Malaysia and published by UTM.
  9. Nafisha Nubayaatt Haq, M Muzibur Rahman and M Munir Hassan, “Development of suitable design for fishery research vessel for the contribution to the blue economy of Bangladesh”, The 11th International Conference on Marine Technology MARTEC 2018 held on 13-15 Aug 2018 in Malaysia and published by UTM.
  10. M Muzibur Rahman, M S Kaiser and S Reaz Ahmed, “Effect of thermal ageing on the tensile properties of hot and cold rolled commercial high conductive metal and its alloy”, The 8th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering held on 19-21 Dec 2018 and published by American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Conference Proceedings 2121, 140004 (2019).  https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5115955
  11. M Muzibur Rahman, A S M Salin, M Ridoanul Haque, M S Kaiser, and S Reaz Ahmed, “Experimental Investigation of Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Copper Based Marine Propeller Materials”, The 13th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering held on 18-20 Dec 2019.
  12. M Muzibur Rahman, S Reaz Ahmed and M S Kaiser, “Behavior of Work Hardened SnPb-Solder Affected Copper on Corrosion Resistance in pH Varied Environments”, European Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, volume 5 Issue 4, 2020. DOI 10.36868/ejmse.2020.05.04.199.
  13. M Muzibur Rahman and S Reaz Ahmed, “Corrosion Behavior of Copper Based Heat Exchanger Tube in Waters of Bangladesh Region at Varied Temperature and Flow Velocity”, MIST International Journal of Science and Technology (MIJST), Vol 8, issue 2. 2020. MIJST, doi.org/10.47981/j.mijst.08(02)2020.196(15-23).
  14. M Muzibur Rahman, S Reaz Ahmed and M S Kaiser, “Corrosion Behavior of Work Hardened Commercial Copper Alloys in the Bay of Bengal Water Environment”, 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE), 19-21 Dec 2020.
  15. M Muzibur Rahman, S N Akash, M Afrin, S Reaz Ahmed and M S Kaiser, “Tribological Behavior of Sn-Doped Copper under Varied Sliding Environments”, 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE), 19-21 Dec 2020.
  16. M Muzibur Rahman, S Reaz Ahmed and M S Kaiser, “On the Investigation of Reuse Potential of SnPb-Solder Affected Copper Subjected to Work-Hardening and Thermal Ageing”, Elsevier Science Direct - Materials Characterization, volume 172, 2021. doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2021.110878
  17. M Muzibur Rahman, S Reaz Ahmed and M S Kaiser, “Thermal Ageing Effect on Electro-Mechanical Properties of Work Hardened High Conductive Copper Based Material”, Sustainable Structures and Materials, An International Journal, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2020. doi.org/10.26392/SSM.2020.03.02.014
  18. M Muzibur Rahman, S Reaz Ahmed, "Dry Sliding Friction and Wear Resistance of SnPb-Solder Affected Copper against Stainless Steel Counter Surface", IJMSE. 2021; 18 (4) :1-12. DOI: 10.22068/ijmse.2334

SUBJECTS TAUGHT

Undergraduate Level
Postgraduate Level
  • NAME 309: Marine Engineering-I
  • NAME 409: Marine Engineering-II
  • NAME 457: Maritime Economics and Management
  • NAME 479: Engineering Management
  • NAME 453: Power and Propulsion System
  • NAME 460: Marine Engineering-II Sessional
  • NAME 490: Bangladesh Studies for Naval Architects (Sessional)
  • NAME 6105: Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering
  • NAME 6107: Marine and Offshore Corrosion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

  • General Manager, Dockyard & Engineering Works Ltd, Narayanganj
  • Deputy General Manager, Khulna Shipyard Ltd, Khulna
  • Engineer Officer, BNS UMAR FAROOQ, Chittagong
  • Engineer Officer, BNS ABUBAKR, Chittagong
  • Engineer Officer, BNS OSMAN, Chittagong
  • Deputy Director, Dte of Naval Engineering, NHQ, Dhaka
  • Staff Officer, Dte of Naval Engineering, NHQ, Dhaka
  • Staff Officer, Operational Sea Training Guide, Chittagong
  • Instructor, BNS SHAHEED MOAZZAM, Kaptai, Chittagong
  • Engineer Officer and project officer for renovation of BNS ANIBAN, Khulna
  • Engineer Officer, BNS SHAHEED RUHUL AMIN, Chittagong
  • Senior Engineer Officer, BNS ALI HAIDER, Chittagong
  • Engineer Officer, BNS NIRBHOY, Chittagong
  • Assistant Engineer (Naval Architect), Bangladesh Steel & Engineering Corporation

Shipbuilding Experience

Vessel Owner
Type
Number
Building Yard
BIWTC           
Ro-Ro Ferry
02
at DEW
BIWTC
K-Type Ferry
01
at KSY
Navy
Harbour Tug
01
at DEW
Navy
Patrol Craft
05
at KSY
Navy
LCU
01
at KSY
Coast Guard
Fast Patrol Boat
02
at DEW
Fire Service
Fire Fighting Boat
03 (01 + 02)
at DEW + KSY
Private Shipping Co
Oil Tanker
03
at KSY
Private Shipping Co
Cargo Vessel
02
at KSY
Navy Welfare
Container vessel
02
at KSY
Navy
Dredger
01
at DEW
Navy
Work boat
01
at DEW
Coast Guard
IPV/FPB
04
at DEW (Partially involved)