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Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Ahmed Ahnaf Saqafi

Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering                   (April 2020 – May 2025)

Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Bangladesh
 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer (June 2025 to till date) Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka

COURSES CONDUCTED

  • ME 376 – Control Engineering Sessional
  • ME 142 – Workshop Sessional
  • ME 150 – Mechanical Engineering Drawing
  • ME 180 – Basic Engineering Drawing

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) - Mechanical Design
Issued by: Dassault Systèmes, Credential ID C-KNRM5FYWB6

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • MIST Dean’s List of Honors
    Recognized for academic excellence throughout all four years of undergraduate study.
  • MIST Merit Scholarship
    Awarded in all undergraduate semesters in recognition of outstanding academic performance.
  • Runners-up, Anatolian Rover Challenge 2024 [ref.] [ref.]
    Exploration rover by MIST Mongol Barota team, MAVERICK, secured second position in the Anatolian Rover Challenge 2024, organized by the Space Exploration Society Türkiye (UKET).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Control, Automation and Robotics; Additive Manufacturing; Composite and Nanomaterials

 

PROJECTS

MIST Mongol Barota - MAVERICK [ref.] [ref.]

MAVERICK is a remotely operated human-assistant rover designed for Martian and lunar exploration by the MIST Mongol Barota team. It is equipped to traverse rugged, rocky terrains and is capable of both remote and autonomous operation, data collection, soil sampling, and retrieval. MAVERICK secured second position in the Anatolian Rover Challenge 2024, organized by the Space Exploration Society Türkiye (UKET).

Universal Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation System for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dr. Sayem Hossain Bhuiyan
A lightweight, 3D-printed elbow-assist device with a compact cycloidal gearbox and cable-driven mechanism for precise, low-cost physiotherapy. The system is capable of smooth flexion–extension with accuracy and consistent performance across varying loads and speeds. The device provides an affordable, lightweight, and portable rehabilitation solution that can improve patient recovery and accessibility to physiotherapy.

 

PUBLICATIONS

Saqafi, A. A., Sadia, A., Tarek, A.-A. R., Alim, A. A., Tuly, F. Y., & Rahman, M. A. (2025). Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Repurposed-Net-Bag Reinforced Plastic. MIST INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 13(1), 59-64. https://doi.org/10.47981/j.mijst.13(01)2025.488(59-64)