🎓 Afrina Khan Piya, a fervent scholar and Marie Curie Researcher, is currently in the final year of her dual PhD program in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Elements at the University of Leeds, UK, and Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. Her academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Nagoaka University of Technology, Japan, where she excelled with a CGPA of 2:2, achieving an impressive 90%. Prior to this, Afrina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with distinction, obtaining a CGPA of 2:2 and scoring 85% at the Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, in 2016. This diverse educational background has provided her with a solid foundation, shaping her into a versatile and accomplished researcher in the field of mechanical engineering and tribology. 🌐🔧
Work Experience:
🔍Afrina Khan Piya role as a Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, Her have been at the forefront of developing environmentally sustainable lubricants by integrating cutting-edge nano-additives. Her commitment to advancing knowledge extends to my tenure as a Research Assistant at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, where her contributed to the development of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites and mentored junior fellow researchers. Even in the capacity of an Exam Invigilator at the British Council, Bangladesh, He demonstrated precision in exam setup, administration, and effective team collaboration.
Personal Projects:
🛠️🔬 Stepping beyond the traditional, Her personal projects showcase my commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Leading the groundbreaking initiative in tribology, Her orchestrated the in-situ analysis of friction, wear, and wear particulates generated under nano-lubrication. Collaborating with Diamond Light Source Ltd., Oxfordshire, England, this project resulted in the development of an eco-friendly lubricant, setting new standards in the field. Additionally, Her role as the lead researcher in the development of bio-active coating (HAp) for dental implants underscores my commitment to innovation and collaboration, contributing significantly to the project’s success.
Technical Skills and Achievements:
🚀 Afrina Khan Piya technical prowess extends to international conferences such as JSME, STLE, ITC, TriboUK, and Brag Exchange. Internships with Total Energies in France and Linde in Bangladesh have added real-world perspectives to her academic endeavors. She have proven skills in project management, leadership, teamwork, collaboration, presentation, and mentoring. Fluent in English and Bangla, with conversational abilities in Hindi and basic proficiency in Arabic, She bring a global perspective to my work.
Achievements:
📚 Her contributions to scholarly work are reflected in publications like “Synergistic Lubrication Mechanism of Nanodiamonds with Organic Friction Modifier” and “Characterization of Natural Fibres and Their Polymer-based Composites.” Along this journey, She have been honored with the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship, Peter Jost Travel Grant, and the Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT), acknowledging my dedication to excellence in research.
📚 Top Noted Publications by Afrina Khan Piya:
“Synergistic Lubrication Mechanism of Nanodiamonds with Organic Friction Modifier.”
Year of Publish: Not specified
Index: SSRN 4554131
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“Characterization of Natural Fibres and Their Polymer-based Composites.”
Year of Publish: 2019
Index: Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science, 8, 35-51
“Effect of Osteoblasts Cell Adhesion Behavior on Biomaterial Surfaces.”
Year of Publish: 2020
Index: Advances in Applied Sciences 5.1, 1-10