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AREFIN TAUHID
Status in United States: US Citizen
(404) 422-9379 kallol1978@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arefin-tauhid-a869546a?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
SELF-ANALYSIS:
I am an Experienced and self-motivated mechanical engineer with excellent analytical skills and multi-tasking
capabilities. Able to quickly grasp new technical information and communicate that information to others in an
understandable manner. I bring to the Industry excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. I add value to
new and existing teams in the engineering industries with 2 years of work experience in design, manufacturing,
testing and hands-on experience in engine control, calibration, and performance
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Modeling & Simulation: MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, MotoHawk (model-based design tool), MotoTune
(calibration tool)
• Control Hardware: Woodward ECU, Kvaser CAN• Others: Oracle SQL, NX 7.5,AutoCAD • Programming
Languages: C/C++, VBA, FORTRAN • Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2014
Tuskegee University, AL GPA: 3.7/4.00
Courses: Mechanics of Composites, Physics of Materials, Composite Materials, Nano scale Science and Engineer,
Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Behavior of Materials etc.
Thesis: Recovery and Improvement of E-Glass/Epoxy Composite’s Impact Properties through Novel Self-
Healing technique
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2003
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh GPA: 3.1/4.00
Courses: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Technology, Numerical Analysis,
Internal Combustion Engines, Automobiles Engineering, Mechatronics etc.
Thesis: Computer Aided Convective Heat Transfer with the help of Visual Basic.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“Fundamentals of Control Systems – Gasoline” SAE Certificate of Mastery Course June 2016
• Engineering process and Agile Scrum training • CAN communications and J1939 protocol
• Code generation and calibration training• Controls theory and application
• Gasoline engine and controls training (speed governing,controls model, systemdiagrams, and wiring)
PROJECTS
Development of Minimum and Maximum Governor Control Model May 2016 - June2016
• Developed minimum and maximum governor model in Simulink for controlling- engine speed
• Designed PID controller, engine plant model, and engine position tracking (EPT), and performed Model in Loop
(MIL) simulations using Simulink
• Implemented gain scheduling,saturation, and anti-windup for improved calibration and control of engine RPM
• Tested final engine control model on Cummins 5.9L Inline diesel gasoline engine at different load conditions
Electronic Throttle Position Controller using Linear Potentiometer May 2016 - June2016
• Developed control model for electronic throttle controller (ETC) using Simulink
• Calibrated electronic throttle position and pedal position using MotoTune
• Tested and validated controller while varying the pedal position using MotoHawk
WORK EXPERIENCE
Non-Technical Job: Manager, Citgo Food Mart (August 2005 to August 2011, May 2014 to May 2016 )
Senior Executive Technical, Quality Division (October, 2004 to July, 2005)
Runner Automobiles (Automobile Assembly Plant, Bangladesh)
• Solved noise issue of a faulty shock absorberof Dyang AD-80S motorcycle
• Managedand performed engineering investigation to determine the controlled quality of production to ensure
flawless and efficient production

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AREFIN TAUHID
Status in United States: US Citizen
(404) 422-9379 kallol1978@yahoo.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arefin-tauhid-a869546a?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
• Communicated with cross functional department about their demand and set target of production and provided
technical expertise in the development, maintenance and modification
• Discussed with Production Manager and perform engineering analyses about faults and implement plans to
improve product quality
Assistant Mechanical Engineer (June, 2003 to September, 2004)
Monno Ceramics (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
• One of the biggest ceramic plant in the world
• Ensured flawless final production that meets consumer needs and deliver it in timely manner by periodically
monitoring the properties of raw materials, moulding machine and kilns temperature using pyrometer
• Provided engineering advisory services on mechanical engineering issues
• Assisted to develop an engineering program in accordance with installation plans and mission
• Develop technical/performance specifications for new equipment to automate production
• Perform testing of all acquired or internally developed equipment placed in the factory
• Utilizes engineering theories, principles and systems in daily work
Graduate Research Assistant, Tuskegee University, AL (August 2011 – August 2013)
• Self-healing phenomenon of biological systems triggered upon damage was mimicked in E-glass/epoxy
composites. Using this concept,a significant fraction of mechanical properties was restored and the structural
integrity was maintained
• Material Characterization: DMA, XRD, SEM, Optical Microscopy, C-Scan, Thermo-scope imaging
• Mechanical Testing: Low velocity impact Test, Ballistic test,Flexure test,ILSS
• Material Fabrication: VARTM, Compression Molding, and Hand Lay-up
Teaching Assistant, Tuskegee University, AL (August 2011- August 2013)
• Demonstrated Advance material to students
• Trained students on material characterization techniques (tensile, bending, fatigue, hardness,microscope)
Mechanical Engineer Intern, Bengal Fine Ceramics Ltd, Bangladesh June 2001-July 2001
• Received hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of furnace, boiler, pump, motor
Work Shop:
Workshop on Thermal Analysis and Rheology of Polymeric Materials, (March 29-30, 2012, UAB)
Workshop on Science Becoming the messenger, (April 2012 Tuskegee University)
Honors:
• EPSCoR fellowship of National Science Foundation (NSF) recipient in round 7 August 2012-August 2013
Publications
• S. Zainuddin, A. Tauhid, M. Hosur, M. Rahman, J. Tyson, Recovery and Improvement in low-velocity impact
propertiesof e-glass/epoxy compositesthrough novel self-healing technique,Composite Structures 108, 277–286,
2014.
• S. Zainuddin, M. V. Hosur, A. Tauhid, F. Abdullah, M. Rahman, J. Tyson, Optimization of Mechanical and
Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Epoxy and E-Glass/Epoxy Composites Using NH2-MWCNTs, Acetone Solvent
and Combined Dispersion Methods, Composite Structures 110,39-50, 2014.
• M. Rahman, M. Hosur, S. Zainuddin, U. Vaidya, A. Tauhid, A. Kumar, J. Trovillion, S. Jeelani, Effects of
amino-functionalized MWCNTs on ballistic impact performance of E-glass/epoxy composites using a spherical
projectile, International Journal of Impact Engineering 57, 108–118, 2013.
• M. Hossain, M. Chowdhury, K. A. Imran, M. B. Salam, A. Tauhid, M. Hosur, S. Jeelani, Effect of Low Velocity
Impact Responses on Durability of Conventional and Nanophased CFRP Composites Exposed to Seawater,
polymer degradation and stability 99,180-189,2014.
Conference paper
• S. Zainuddin, A. Tauhid, M. V. Hosur, J. Tyson,J. Trovillion, A. Kumar, S. Jeelani, “Novel self-healing
of E-glass/epoxy composites with SHA filled HGF,” ASME-IMECE 2013, Nov. 15-21, San Diego, CA.