Department of Aeronautical Engineering (AE)

B. M. Saif

Teaching Assistant, Department of Aeronautical Engineering (AE)

Academic Credentials

B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering (January 2020 – March 2024)

Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

CGPA: 3.88 on a scale of 4.00

Research Interests

Composites

Aerospace Materials

Sustainable and Green Materials 

Lightweight Structures

Nanomaterials

Research Experience

Undergraduate Thesis

Title: Carbon Nanotubes as Fillers: A Study on Water Absorption and Thermal Stability in Jute Reinforced Composites

  • A comprehensive analysis involving varying concentrations of carbon nanotubes as fillers in jute-reinforced composites and their impact on water absorption rates
  • Investigation of the thermal stability of the developed composites through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)

Teaching Experience

Lab Courses

AEAS 110: Aeronautical Engineering Drawing – I

AEAV 206: Electronics – I

AEAS 336: Applied Aerodynamics

AEAS 338: Aerospace Propulsion

Professional Experience

  • Teaching Assistant (April 2024 – Present)

           Military Institute of Science and Technology

  • Engineering Intern (Industrial Training) (January 2023 – February 2023)

           Bangladesh Air Force

           Maintenance of BELL 212 helicopter in 208 Maintenance Unit of Bangladesh Air Force

Extra-curricular Activities

  • Participated in the 40th Annual Student Design Competition, High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) Aircraft, Sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Co. (October 2022 – May 2023)

           Designed the wing, tail, and landing gear of the aircraft

  • AIAA 2024 Design/Build/Fly competition (October 2023 – April 2024)

           Member of the aerodynamics team

Honors and Achievements

  • MIST Dean’s List of Honor for the outstanding results in Level 2 and Level 3
  • "Best New Undergraduate Entrant" at the 40th Annual Vertical Flight Society Student Design Competition, sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company
  • 71st position at the AIAA 2024 Design/Build/Fly competition