Md Miraj Arefin

I am currently pursuing my MS degree in Robotics at Middle East Technical University, Turkey. I am working as a graduate research assistant (GRA) at Medical Robotic Systems Lab under the supervision of Dr. Mehmet Efe Tiryaki. My research is focused on the "Robotic Ultrasound System (RUSS)".

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

Research Interests:

Robot Learning, Manipulation Planning, Physical AI

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Research

I'm interested in Robotics, AI, and control.

	Tissue Stiffness Predictive Admittance Control for Robot-Assistive Ultrasound Imaging Md Miraj Arefin, Mehmet Efe Tiryaki 7th Turkish Robotics Conference, July 20-21, 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 2026 \| poster \|
	Investigating the Shear and Thermal Behavior of Additively Manufactured Wood-PLA Biocomposites Including a Life Cycle Assessment Md. Fazlay Rabbi, Rahul Sarker, Jack Becker, Asifur Rahman Badsha, Miraj Arefin, Israt Zahan, Md Arifuzzaman, Md Abdullah Al Bari & Md Golam Kibria , 2026 \| paper \|
	Automated Kidney Tumor Detection and Segmentation Using YOLO11 and Grad-CAM Anamul Haque Arif, Md Minhajul Abedin, Sawrav Das, Shamsul Enam Faruquei, Asifur Rahaman, Md Miraj Arefin 5th International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference (IISEC), 05-06 February, 2026, Ankara, Turkey, 2026 \| paper \|
	Impact of Process Parameters and Material Selection on the Mechanical Performance of FDM 3D-Printed Components Md Mahbub Morshed Haque, Suchinto Roy Dhrubo, Al-Fida Zubayer Pranto, Akash Ahmed, Md Miraj Arefin, Md Arifuzzaman, Md Shariful Islam , 2025 \| paper \|
	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 \| paper \| 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.
	Dynamic Modeling and Propulsion System Analysis with LQR-Based Control System for Enhanced Performance of a Lighter-Than-Air Aerial Drone Md. Tasnim Rana, Md Miraj Arefin, Most. Hosney Ara Begum, Md Shahidul Islam , 2024 \| paper \| \| github \| 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.
	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 \| paper \| Designed and constructed a UAV based on the Coandă effect.

Projects

Here's a glimpse of my projects

	Robot Motion Planning using EB-RRT Algorithm Project \| 2026-01-17 \| github \| CENG786 Final Project
	Joint Space Control With Reinforcement Learning Project \| 2025-12-28 \| github \| Human Activity and Human count detection from WiFi CSI data using a transformer model.
	Human Activity and Human Count Detection From WiFi CSI Data Using a Transformer Model Project \| 2025-12-02 \| github \| Human Activity and Human count detection from WiFi CSI data using a transformer model.
	Fixed Wing VTOL for Emergency Medical Vaccine Supply Project \| 2024-03-01 Funded by University Grant Commission, Bangladesh \| website \| Designed and constructed a hybrid fixed-wing VTOL aircraft having a take-off weight of 8kg.
	KUET Mars Rover (Team Durbar) Project \| 2023-02-04 \| website \| 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.
	Flash Graphene Synthesis in Bulk Quantity Project \| 2022-03-01 \| website \| Built a setup for flash graphene synthesis.

Design and source code from Jon Barron's website

Md Miraj Arefin

Research Interests:

Research

Tissue Stiffness Predictive Admittance Control for Robot-Assistive Ultrasound Imaging

Investigating the Shear and Thermal Behavior of Additively Manufactured Wood-PLA Biocomposites Including a Life Cycle Assessment

Automated Kidney Tumor Detection and Segmentation Using YOLO11 and Grad-CAM

Impact of Process Parameters and Material Selection on the Mechanical Performance of FDM 3D-Printed Components

Thermodynamic Analysis of Cascade Refrigeration System using Low GWP Refrigerants for Low-Temperature Application

Dynamic Modeling and Propulsion System Analysis with LQR-Based Control System for Enhanced Performance of a Lighter-Than-Air Aerial Drone

Transforming UAV Design: Coandă-Based Lift Generation for Enhanced Aerial Performance

Projects

Robot Motion Planning using EB-RRT Algorithm

Joint Space Control With Reinforcement Learning

Human Activity and Human Count Detection From WiFi CSI Data Using a Transformer Model

Fixed Wing VTOL for Emergency Medical Vaccine Supply

KUET Mars Rover (Team Durbar)

Flash Graphene Synthesis in Bulk Quantity