Md. Arefin Kowser, PhD
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Dr. Md. Arefin Kowser is working as a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and heading the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering in Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), DUET in 2004. He completed B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. He achieved M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Saitama University, Japan. His main research focuses include strength of materials, material Fabrication, characterization of materials, stability of structures and interface fracture mechanics. During his teaching profession, Professor Arefin has gathered work experience in various sectors in home and abroad. He is currently serving as a senior consultant under Consultancy Research and Testing Services (CRTS) in Mechanical Engineering Department, DUET to solve technical problems arises in industrial sector. He has completed successfully different projects funded by University Grants Commission (UGC) related to Mechanical Engineering fields and completed one HEQEP project funded by World Bank through UGC, Bangladesh.
| Mobile: | +8801754262832 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | +88029204769, Ex: 4039 |
| Address: | Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, DUET, Gazipur-1707, Gazipur Sadar, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Interface fracture mechanics Stability of structures Composite Materials |
| Field of specialization: | Interface fracture mechanics Stability of structures Composite Materials |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Saitama University, Japan | 2010 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 2 | M.Sc. in Eng. | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) | 2006 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur | 2003 | Mechanical Engineering |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology(DUET), Gazipur | 2015-03-08 : Continue |
| 2 | Associate Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology(DUET), Gazipur | 2013-04-15 : 2015-03-07 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology(DUET), Gazipur | 2006-11-30 : 2013-04-14 |
| 4 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology(DUET), Gazipur | 2004-02-08 : 2006-11-29 |
Additional Charges:
| # | Designation | Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head | MME | 2019-10-13 : Continue |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design and Development of Smart Vision and Guidance System for Blind People Using Low-Cost Approach | DRE funded by UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2019 |
| 2 | Design and Fabrication of a Leaf spring Testing Rig | DRE Funded by UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2015 |
| 3 | Crack Detector Fabrication System | DRE Funded by UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2015 |
| 4 | Electricity Generation by Using Ocean Wave | UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2014 |
| 5 | Design And Construction Of A High Capacity Pump Test Rig | DRE Funded by UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2014 |
| 6 | E-Teaching Learning Facilities Development in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at DUET, Gazipur | UGC Funded by World Bank | ASPM | 32000000 BDT | 2012-2014 |
| 7 | Fabrication of a Domestic Pump Test Rig | DRE Funded by UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2012 |
| 8 | Development of an energy efficient high speed paddy dryer | DRE Funded by UGC | PI | 200000 BDT | 2011 |
| 9 | Fabrication of continuous flow down draught rice husk Gasifier | DRE Funded by UGC | Co-PI | 200000 BDT | 2010 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | Fretting & friction induced fatigue failure: damage criterion of polytetrafluoroethylene | Zobaer Shah, Q.M., M.A Chowdhury & M.A Kowser | Heliyon |
| 2 | 2020 | Tribological study of Al-6063-based metal matrix embedded with SiC–Al2O3–TiO2 particles | Md. Bengir Ahmed Shuvho, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Nayem Hossain, Biplov Kumar Roy, Md. Arefin Kowser & Azizul Islam | SN Applied Sciences |
| 3 | 2020 | Investigation of the Combined Effect of Notch And Fretting on Bending Fatigue | Zobaer Shah, Q.M., M.A Kowser & M.A Chowdhury | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics |
| 4 | 2019 | Characterization and performance analysis of composite bioplastics synthesized using titanium dioxide nanoparticles with corn starch | M. Ruhul Amin, M.A Chowdhury & M.A Kowser | Heliyon |
| 5 | 2019 | On the diversity in design for different bending fretting fatigue mechanism | Quazi Md. Zobaer Shah, Md. Asaduzzaman Chowdhury & Md. Arefin Kowser | SN Applied Sciences |
| 6 | 2019 | Failure Mechanism of Polytetrafluoroethylene Under Friction Fatigue, M. J Failure Analysis and Prevention | Quazi Md. Zobaer Shah, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury & Md. Arefin Kowser | Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention |
| 7 | 2018 | Investigation of sustainability of lubricated journal bearing under relevant design parameters | 8. MM Shahin, MA Chowdhury, MA Kowser, UK Debnath, MH Monir | Industrial Lubrication and Tribology |
| 8 | 2017 | Environment Friendly Continuous Flow Gas Generation by Fluidized Bed Rice Husk and Saw Dust Gasifier | MA Kowser, HMM Afroz, K Khalil, NML Huq | DUET Journal |
| 9 | 2017 | Characteristics and damage mechanisms of bending fretting fatigue of materials | MA Chowdhury, MA Kowser, Q.M. Zobaer Shah, Sumon Das | International Journal of Damage Mechanics |
| 10 | 2016 | Deposition rates on stainless steel substrates of different surface roughnesses under different operating conditions using thermal CVD | M. M. Rahman, M. A. Chowdhury, D. M. Nuruzzaman, U. K. Debnath, Md. Arefin Kowser and Biplov Kumar Roy | International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering |
| 11 | 2011 | Asymptotic Analysis for the Singular Stress Behaviour around an Interface Edge of Dissimilar Power-law Hardening Materials Joint | Md. Arefin Kowser, Yoshio ARAI, Wakako ARAKI | Key Engineering Materials |
| 12 | 2010 | An Iteration Method For Singular Fields around An Interface Edge of Elastic/Power-Law Hardening Materials Joint | Md. Arefin KOWSER, Yoshio ARAI, Wakako ARAKI | Journal of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fellow | IEB | F-11978 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Gold Medal | Convocation | 2010 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ME-2401 | Engineering Mechanics | 2004-Till Now |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ME-2403 | Mechanics of Solids | 2004-Till Now |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ME-4203 | Industrial Management | 2004-Till Now |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ME-2402 | Engineering Mechanics Sessional | 2004-Till Now |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ME-2404 | Mechanics of Solids Sessional | 2004-Till Now |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ME-4201 | Production Planning & Control | 2004-Till Now |
| 7 | M.Sc. | ME-6303 | Theory of Elasticity | 2010-Till Now |
| 8 | M.Sc. | ME-6305 | Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials | 2010-Till Now |