Md Miraj Arefin

I am currently pursuing my MS degree in Robotics at Middle East Technical University, Turkey. I will be conducting research at METU-ROMER under supervision of Dr. Mehmet Efe Tiryaki.

I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, where I worked as a research assistant under the supervision of Dr. Md Abdullah Al Bari and Dr. Md. Ashraful Islam

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Research

I'm interested in Robotics, machine learning, and control.

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Investigating the Shear and Thermal Properties of Additively Manufactured Wood-Pla Biocomposites


Rahul Sarker, Md. Fazlay Rabbi, Jack Becker, Md Miraj Arefin, Israt Zahan, Mohammod Minhajur Rahman, Md Arifuzzaman, Md Abdullah Al Bari, Md Golam Kibria
, 2024
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An experimental investigation was performed to explore the shear and thermal behavior of additively manufactured underutilized wood-PLA biocomposites.
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Cascade Refrigeration System using Low GWP Refrigerants for Low-Temperature Application


Md Miraj Arefin, Dipayan Mondal, Md. Ashraful Islam
Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024
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We conducted a comprehensive thermodynamic analysis of a cascade refrigeration system for low-temperature applications, focusing on the use of low-GWP and zero-ODP refrigerants to improve efficiency and sustainability.
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Experimental Insights into Lqr-Controlled Penta Copter Blimps: Design, Construction and Output Evaluation


Md. Tasnim Rana, Md Miraj Arefin, Most. Hosney Ara Begum, Md Shahidul Islam
, 2024
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We examined the improved performance of an airborne drone lighter than air by thoroughly analyzing dynamic modeling and propulsion system dynamics and using an LQR-based control system.
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Transforming UAV Design: Coandă-Based Lift Generation for Enhanced Aerial Performance


Nazmus Saadat Mooaz, Md Miraj Arefin, Suchinto Roy Dhrubo, Ashfaq Ahmed
6th International Conference on Electrical Information and Communication Technology (EICT), 2023
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Designed and constructed a UAV based on the Coandă effect.



Projects

Here's a glimpse of my projects

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Fixed Wing VTOL for Emergency Medical Vaccine Supply


Md Miraj Arefin, Dr. Md Ashraful Islam
Project | 2024-03-01
Funded by University Grant Commission, Bangladesh
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Designed and constructed a hybrid fixed-wing VTOL aircraft having a take-off weight of 8kg.
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KUET Mars Rover (Team Durbar)


Role: Software Sub-Team Lead
Project | 2023-02-04

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Designed and built the rover using the rocker-bogie mechanism. Led the control system and software sub-team to develop and implement the drive system for the rover.
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Flash Graphene Synthesis in Bulk Quantity


Md Miraj Arefin, Dr. Md Abdullah Al-Bari
Project | 2022-03-01

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Built a setup for flash graphene synthesis.




Design and source code from Jon Barron's website