Dr. Akm Rahman’s Profile
Composite Materials, Geopolymer, Bio Materials, Glass, Ceramics
Dr. Akm Samsur Rahman is serving as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at New York City College of Technology, an affiliate of City University of New York. Dr. Rahman’s teaching interest involves computer aided additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques and manufacturing process for the materials that involves geometric and material heterogeneity. His research focuses on the development of processing and fabrication technique of energy efficient geopolymer and glass ceramics that can be tailored into advanced composites and biomedical devices. He is also interested in energy harvesting and storage devices.
Professor Dr. Rahman received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University at Fort Collins in August 2015. Prior to pursing his doctoral studies, he received his MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University in 2010. Before that, he completed his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology( BUET) in 2003. He obtained Professional Engineering license (PE) in 2014.
My Courses
MECH 4780- Design and Selection of HVAC system
This course covers detailed calculation of Heating and cooling systems, unit sizing and Ducting. Both Hand Calculation and software-based calculations will be covered in this course. Variabilities in the components of HAVC systems will also be covered. A demonstration will be provided on how those variations address the HVAC demands of residential and commercial envelopes. Students will have the opportunity to engage with and learn to operate Environmental Control Technology equipment, including control valves, pumps, and fans, during the lab sessions of the MECH 4780 course. Participants in this course will have opportunities to take certification exams in ASHRAE CHD.
MECH 4880-HVAC Energy Management
This course handles topics related to HVAC Energy Management Techniques. This course covers the codes and standards followed in HVAC system design, installation, and energy management. This course will cover International Standards and adoption of those standards to state and local levels. Generally, this course will cover codes and standards related to energy management and compliance in a large metropolitan area including New York City. The participants in this course will have opportunity to get LEED certification.
MECH 2322- Engineering Materials & Composite
An introduction to atomic and molecular structure of materials and its effect on the physical and Mechanical properties of materials in engineering applications. Structure of materials and their applications. Properties of materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics composites, adhesives and lubricants. Heat treatment, cold and hot working, phase diagrams and micro-structure. Experiments are performed on hardness, plastic deformation, annealing, nondestructive testing, metallurgy and computer problem-solving.
Strength of Materials II
This course handles the basic concepts of thermal energy conversion and transfer. Dual use of S.I. and English engineering units are employed in order to understand gas laws, fluid processes, first and second laws of thermodynamics, theoretical cycles, internal combustion engines, gas turbines and jet engines, refrigeration cycles and the heat pump. The course covers practical aspects of Heat transfer through radiation, conduction and convection.
My Projects
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Composite and Bio Materials Lab
The objective of the lab is to develop advanced materials and process for high temperature solutions and Bio-Engineering applications. Using the innovative materials the lab focuses on improving the structural integrity of high temperature composites. Alongside, the lab is focused on evaluating interactions between the material combinations in the human body under various abnormal situation including head trauma. Currently my Lab is equipped with – Mechanical testing including Compression, tensile, Flexure and DMA. Also my lab is equipped with Electro-spinnning, Hot Press, Climate control Furnace, Optical Microscopy, 3D Printers and CNC. In addition, The lab also have capabilities in and external collaboration with SEM, XRD, DSC, TGA and NMR.
Display of my Product
Study of Phase Separation and Crystallization of Li-Si glass
This project concerns the phase separation and crystallization behavior of Lithium Di-silicate glass at a little over stoichiometric Si:Li Ratio (2.33). The objective of this research is to improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability of Lithium- Silicate glass system.
My Clubs
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