Academic Background:

• Masters in Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering in Electrical Energy & Power Systems (EEPS), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET).
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi (RU).
  

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Publications: 

1. Md. Arifur Rahman and Abu Zafor Muhammad Touhidul Islam, “Optimizing MoTe2 Photovoltaic: A Simulation-Based Exploration of Sb2S3 HTL for Efficiency Enhancement” IEEE International Conference on Power, Electrical, Electronics and Industrial Applications (IEEE PEEIACON 2024) (Accepted and Presented).

2. Data-driven optimization of Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Architecture Using Machine Learning and SCAPS Simulations (1st Author)-(Under Review at the Heliyon Journal).

3. A Hybrid Approach for Decision-Making in Renewable Energy Technology Selection: Case Study of Hatia Upazila, Bangladesh (1st Author)-(Manuscript Under Preparation for Journal Submission).

4. Md. Arifur Rahman, Samiul Hoque Kashfi, and Md. Jahangir Alam, “Development of a System to Prioritize Sustainable Energy Solutions Utilizing Double-Stage Optimization Techniques: A Case Study of Rajshahi, Bangladesh” IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Information, Communication and Systems (IEEE SPICSCON 2024 ) (Accepted and Presented).

5. Md. Arifur Rahman, Md. Jahangir Alam, Md. Dulal Haque, Md. Hasan Ali, Shayan Paul, and Abu Zafor Md. Touhidul Islam, “Numerical Analysis for Optimization of MoTe2/Sb2S3 Heterojunction Structure for High-Efficiency Solar Cell” IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Information, Communication and Systems (IEEE SPICSCON 2024) (Accepted and Presented).

6. Md. Arifur Rahman, Tanvir Ahmed, Md Masud Rana, Bayazid Hossain, Monshifur Rahman Bhuiyan, and Md. Jahangir Alam, “A Comparative Analysis of MCDM Methods for Selecting the Optimal Renewable Energy Source for Rajshahi, Bangladesh” The International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology (IEEE ICRPSET 2024) (Accepted and Presented).

7. Md. Arifur Rahman, Ayesha Akter, and Md. Jahangir Alam, “Machine Learning-Driven Design and Optimization of Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells Using SCAPS Simulations” The International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology– (IEEE ICRPSET 2024) (Accepted and Presented).

8. Md. Arifur Rahman, Nazmul Hasan, Sumaiya Akter, Md. Al-Amin, Saikat Paul, and Md. Jahangir Alam, “Optimization of Solar Energy Systems for Electric Vehicles in BUET Campus” The International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology –(IEEE ICRPSET-2024) (Submitted and Presented).

9. Md. Arifur Rahman, and Md. Jahangir Alam, “Data-Driven Optimization of Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell Architecture Using Machine Learning and SCAPS Simulations” International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (IEEE ICECE 2024) (Accepted and Presented).

10. Md. Arifur Rahman, and Md. Jahangir Alam, “Design and Optimization of an Efficient Roof Top Solar PV System for a Residential Hall in BUET” (IEEE ECCE 2025) (Submitted).

Research Interests: 

Solar Cell, Electronics and Photonics, Renewable Energy, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Analysis (MCDM), Electricity Market, Electric Vehicles.

The Courses I Taught:

1. 1. EEE 1111- Introduction to Electrical Engineering

   2. EEE 1112– Introduction to Electrical Engineering Sessional

   3. EEE 101 – Introduction to Electronics 

   4. CSE 310- Data Communication

   5. CSE 311- Data Communication Sessional

   6. CSE 1109- Introduction to Computer Systems

   7. CSE 1110– Introduction to Computer Systems Sessional

   8. EEE 1213- Electronic Circuits and Devices

   9. EEE 1214– Electronic Circuits and Devices Sessional

   10. CSE 2105- Digital Logic Design

   11. CSE 2106– Digital Logic Design Sessional

Workshops, Seminars and Conferences:

• IEEE International Conference on Power, Electrical, Electronics and Industrial Applications (PEEIACON) 2024. 
• IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Information, Communication and Systems (SPICSCON 2024) 
• IEEE The International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICRPSET-2024) 
• IEEE International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE 2024) • International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE 2025) 
• Barind Youth Conference and Awards- BARCIK, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
• Consumer Rights and Career Development Conference- 2019, CYB & CSS, Bangladesh
• Workshop on 3D Printing Technology- University of Rajshahi, Bangaldesh
• Workshop on Advanced Research Methodology- Space and Environment Research Center (SERC), Rajshahi, Bangaldesh
• Workshop on Structuring Your Research Career and Research Methodology– Space and Environment Research Center (SERC), Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
• Workshop in Plasmonic Sensors– Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Rajshahi, Bangaldesh
• The Consumers Rights Protection Act, 2009– DNCRP & CSS
• Seminar on Modern Space Science– University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Scholarships & Awards:

1. Research Fellow at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)- (October, 2023-Till Date)

2. National Science  & Technology (NST) Fellowship for the M.Sc. program –(Session 2024-2025)

3. ICT Fellowship for the M.Sc. program- (Session 2024-2025)

4. Best Paper Award– IEEE Conference of ICRPSET- (08.12.2024)

5. APEE Reunion Award 2021 (University of Rajshahi) for outstanding academic performance.

6. Dean’s Award (Twice) for outstanding academic performance at the University of Rajshahi – 2018, 2023

7. Graduated with prestigious (honors)  distinction from the University of Rajshahi– 2022

8. Graduated with first class first (with CGPA- 3.81) from the University of Rajshahi-2022

9. Undergraduate University Merit Scholarship-Four Consecutive Years (2018-2021)

10. Junior School Scholarship (JSC) by the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh – 2012

11. Ranked 1st at the Upazilla level at the Junior School Certificate Examination– 2012

12. Primary School Scholarship (PSC) by the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh- 2008