Dr Nabila Naz

I joined CCCU in 2023 as a Lecturer in Engineering. Prior to this, I worked as a Teaching Fellow in Engineering at the University of Kent and Queen Mary University of London. I also served as an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. My teaching experience includes modules in Engineering Design, Automated Manufacturing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Finite Element Analysis.

My current research focuses on the design, manufacture, and machine learning modelling of soft robots for dexterous hand manipulation. My previous research projects involved numerical simulations of droplet sorting in microfluidic environments, as well as the design, manufacture, hydrodynamic, and structural analysis of marine vessels. The outcomes of my research have been published in reputable conferences and journals.

I currently serve as a reviewer for the Physics of Fluids journal and the IEEE RoboSoft conference. I am a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and actively participate in STEM outreach activities to encourage students to pursue STEM courses.

Educational Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom (Ongoing)
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom 
• Master of Science in Engineering (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.

I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

Outline of teaching modules at CCCU

• General Engineering Science Skills – Level 0 
• Introduction to Engineering Design – Level 4 (Module leader) 
• Designing for Applied Manufacturing - Level 6 Apprentices (Module leader)
• Design and Analysis for Automated Manufacture – Level 6 (Module leader)
• Engineering Professional Projects – Level 6

Outline of teaching modules at University of Kent

• Engineering Design and Mechanics – Level 4 
• Computational Fluid Dynamics – Level 6 
• Stage 1 and 2 Engineering Projects

Outline of teaching modules at Queen Mary University of London 

• Engineering Design – Level 4
• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics – Level 5

Outline of teaching modules at Overseas 

• Fluid Mechanics 
• Navigation and Maritime Regulation 
• Marine Engine and Fuels
•  Finite Element Analysis
• Engineering Design Project
• Design Optimisation Methods

Are you looking to pursue a research degree in Engineering and/or Machine Learning or delve into related topics? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research in Soft Robotics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis or applied Artificial Intelligence? If so, I would be delighted to hear from you.

Ongoing Projects: 

• Developing Advanced Machine Learning Model for Additively Manufactured Soft Robotic Hand- Achieving Human Like Dexterity (Funded PhD-ongoing) 
• Machine Learning Model for Soft Robotic Gripper (Self-Funded PhD-accepting application). 

Taught Degree Project Supervision:

• Design and Manufacture of a Pneumatic Soft Gripper for Agricultural Harvesting 
• Development of Pneumatic, Tendon-Driven and SMA Actuated Soft Robotic Hand
• An Agricultural Robotic Gripper to Harvest the ripe Strawberry
• Assisted device for partial impairment of movement within the hand and wrist 
• Development of an Autonomous Underwater Robot

External Collaborators:

• Queen Mary University of London, UK 
• Brunel University London
• Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

Reviewer: Physics of Fluids Journal and IEEE RoboSoft Conference.

Member: Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), SoRo Healthcare

STEM Activity: Engineer Inspirer for Primary Engineer Vehicle Programme.