Department of Aeronautical Engineering (AE)

B. M. Saif

Teaching Assistant, Department of Aeronautical Engineering (AE)

Contact Information 

10th Floor, Tower 2, MIST

Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Academic Credentials

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

Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

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

Theory Courses

AEAS 337: Aerospace Propulsion

Lab Courses

AE 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, Level 3 and Level 4
  • "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