Ashiqur Rahman

House no: C/4/E, UFFL Residential Area, Palash, Narsingdi, Bangladesh, Phone: +8801914086974
E-mail: ashiqur.1912@gmail.com
RESEARCH INTEREST
Fuel Cells, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology, Biorenewable Materials
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Renewable Energy Technology
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

September 2014
CGPA: 3.83 out of 4.00

Bachelor of Science (Engg.) in Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

December 2011
CGPA: 3.12 out of 4.00

Higher Secondary School Certificate (Equivalent to US High School Degree)

Notre Dame College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

July 2007
GPA: 5.00 out of 5.00

Secondary School Certificate (Equivalent to US 10th Grade)

Urea Sar Karkhana High School, Palash, Narsingdi, Bangladesh.

July 2005
GPA: 5.00 out of 5.00

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Shading Effect on Photovoltaic Modules
October 2013-September 2014
To study the impact of partial shading on the PV arrays available in Bangladesh.
Investigating the harmful effects of shading on series and parallel connected PV modules.
Treatment of Rubber Effluent
March 2011-January 2012
Design and operation of an Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket(UASB) reactor.
Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S) using caustic scrubber.
CONFERENCE PUBLICATION
1. A. Rahman, R. Ahmed, S. Mahmud, Use of Alternative Fuels in Cement Industries of Bangladesh, National
Conference on Strategic Priorities for Green Energy, April 06-08, 2013, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society,
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. A. Yousuf, A. Rahman, M. Rahman, S. Habib, The Three-Phase Treatment Scheme for Odorous Rubber
Effluent, 1st International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, November 1214, 2012, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
3. A. N. Sakib, A. Rahman, S. A. Iqbal, S. Das, A. Yousuf, Sold Waste Management of Sylhet City In Terms of
Energy, 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (ISSN:2221-2213),
December 22-24, 2011, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
4. A. N. Sakib, A. Rahman and M. Ahmed, Industries In Sylhet, Waste Management Scenario and Feasibility of
New Industrial Establishment, 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy
(ISSN:2221-2213) , December 22-24, 2011, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong,
Bangladesh.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Photovoltaic Systems (Offered by Korea Electronics Technology Institute)
November -December 2013
Institution: Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Programming PLC for Industrial Automation
Institution: Engineering Staff College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Internship (Feasibility study of using Alternative Fuels in Cement Kiln)
Institution: Lafarge Surma Cement Limited, Sunamgonj, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

February -March 2013

March-April 2012

Industrial Process Unit Operation & Process Control Techniques

November -December 2011
Institution: Training Institute for Chemical Industries, Narsingdi, Bangladesh.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Production Officer, Crescent Chemicals Ltd., Pubail, Gazipur, Bangladesh

February 2013-Present

SOFTWARE APPLICATION
MS OFFICE, RETScreen, HOMER, LOGO Soft
APTITUDE AND LANGUAGE TEST
GRE: 316 (Quantitative: 166; Verbal: 150; AWA: 3.0)
IELTS: 6.5 (Reading: 7.0; Listening: 6.5; Speaking: 6.5; Writing: 6.0)

November 2014
December 2014

AWARDS
1. Oral Presenters award at Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP: CP259)-2012.
2. Board Merit Scholarship Award at Secondary (2005) and Higher Secondary (2007) School Levels.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
1. Organizing Secretary at NONGAR (a musical club), Sylhet, Bangladesh.
2. Team Leader at Inter University Sudoku Competition, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

2008-2011
November 2009

VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
1. Volunteer at BAPAN(Bangladeshi-American Professional and Academic Network)
2. Volunteer at National Seminar and Exhibition on Renewable Energy.

2014-Present
April 2014

ADMINISTRATIVE INVOLVEMENTS
1. Life member of Bangladesh Solar Energy Society(BSES), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Associate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
3. Treasurer of Nexus Co-operative Society, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Since November 2012

April 2013-Present
December 2013-Present