Tanvir Ahmed, PhD. A name of our very own, right from the very first batch of the Mechanical Engineering Program of AUST.

The AUST Applied Simulation and Modeling Lab is proudly connecting to the jewels the department has produced. We are incredibly honored to welcome him back to his Alma Mater.

Now making his mark globally as a Postdoctoral Associate at UT Dallas, Dr. Ahmed is returning to his roots to share his expertise. In his session, "Finding Beauty in Asymmetry: The Physics of Fluid Flows," he will dive deep into the mesmerizing world of fluid dynamics.

Here is what to expect:

Explore complex, cutting-edge topics like Stereo PIV and wind-wave interactions, broken down by an expert who once walked the very same halls you do today. Beyond the technical insights, this is a rare opportunity to hear from a trailblazing AUST alumnus who has successfully navigated the competitive world of international research.

If you're passionate about fluid mechanics, aiming for higher studies, or simply looking for the inspiration to take your own academic journey to the next level, this is a session you absolutely cannot miss.

Date: July 1, 2026

Time: 9:30 PM (Bangladesh Time

Platform: Google Meet (the meeting link will be emailed to the registered participants)

Meet our second speaker, Mr. Mahmudul Islam, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs) and alloy design.

The AUST Applied Simulation and Modeling Lab is honored to welcome him for an exciting session in our seminar series. We are excited to host a scholar whose research is contributing to one of the most rapidly evolving fields in modern materials science.

In his session, "High-Entropy Alloys: Reinventing Metallurgy,"he will share insights into High-Entropy Alloys and their applications in materials science.

Here is what to expect:

Explore the fundamentals of High-Entropy Alloys and the computational approaches used in their design and analysis.

Besides the technical talk, this is a special opportunity to speak with an MIT researcher and learn directly about one of the areas of materials science that is expanding the quickest.

You just must attend this session if you are interested in advanced manufacturing, materials science, metallurgy, computational engineering, or doing research internationally.

Date: July 3, 2026

Time: 9:30 PM (Bangladesh Time)

Platform: Google Meet (the meeting link will be emailed to registered participants)

Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed, our final speaker, is a researcher whose academic journey has taken him from Bangladesh to some of the world's leading research institutions.

The AUST Applied Simulation and Modeling Lab is honored to welcome him for an inspiring session in our seminar series. We are excited to host a scholar whose research career has taken him through the Ivy League and into collaborations with leading scientific organizations.

Currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Dartmouth College, Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed earned his PhD from Brown University and is affiliated with NASA, JPL, and the US Navy. In his session, "Breaking into the Ivy League: Research, Persistence, and the Path from Bangladesh," he will share insights from his journey to international research.

Here is what to expect:

Learn about the importance of research, Ivy League admissions, SOP writing, CV preparation, and contacting professors, as well as how to enroll in graduate courses at prestigious overseas universities.

In addition, this is a rare chance to speak with a scientist connected to NASA, JPL, Dartmouth College, and the US Navy and gain personal knowledge of the path to global research.

This is a session you must attend if you want to pursue further education overseas, are enthusiastic about research, or are just seeking motivation to advance your academic career.

Date: July 5, 2026

Time: 9:30 PM (Bangladesh Time)

Platform: Google Meet (the meeting link will be emailed to registered participants)