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M.A.S.R. Saadi completed his BS in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), during which he studied the effect of multi-scale reinforcement particle size on mechanical and thermal properties of polymer composites. During his MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the George Washington University, his work focused on nanomechanics and electronic structure of organic photovoltaics and 2D materials. He is currently pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, where he is working on the development of sustainable bionanocomposites for multifunctional application with particular focus on energy, water and food nexus.

Shajedul (Shajed) Hoque completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University in Summer 2024, under the supervision of Dr. Maksud Rahman and Dr. Pulickel Ajayan. His thesis was titled “Additive Manufacturing of Bio-inspired Sustainable Composites” and is currently focusing on the 3D printing of sustainable bio-nano-composites for waste reduction. Shajed received his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, where he worked on deep learning, molecular dynamics, functionally graded nanomaterials, and nanoscale thermal transport. Enthusiastic about bio-inspired design and deep learning, Shajed envisions a transformative role in the AI for materials industry, pushing the boundaries of materials science.

Chen Shi joined Dr Maksud’s group at Rice in June 2021. His research involves 3D printing of nano materials and 2D material coating. He was mainly working on the development nano-ceramic materials during his B.S. in physics. 

Mohammed Intishar Nur completed his BS in mechanical engineering from the Islamic University of Technology. Subsequently, he pursued an MS in Manufacturing Technology at Technical University Dortmund, where his research focused on predicting fatigue life in additively manufactured alloys and investigating the impact of fiber orientation and pin implant in a CFRP-hybrid using finite element analysis. At Rice University, Nur has immersed himself in diverse projects. His focus lies in materials science, additive manufacturing, and structural analysis, showcasing significant contributions to the fabrication and characterization of polymer nanocomposites.