Mustafijur Rahman, a Commonwealth Scholar, is specialized in the fields of medical textiles, biomaterials, nanofibers and nanotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Medicinal Dye Synthesis, Chromic Dyes Synthesis for Medical Textiles, Tissue engineering, and so on. Mr. Rahman is currently pursuing his Ph.D. research in the Center for Materials Innovation and Future Fashion under the School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University, Australia. Mr. Rahman is highly professional in all aspects of his work. He was appointed to the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) in 2016. Mr. Rahman has more than ten (10) years of experience in academia and research. Before joining BUTEX, he worked as Assistant Professor at Primeasia University in Textile Engineering Department. In addition, Mr. Rahman worked as a Researcher at Colour Synthesis Solutions Ltd, UK, under a research project in collaboration with the University of Manchester in 2014. He was also the Proctor and Examination Supervisor of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, under the Distance Education and Learning Technologies (DELT) program in 2011-2012 WINTER semester. Mr. Rahman has two years of industrial experience in the renowned woven composite industry, South China Bleaching and Dyeing Factory Limited, located in DEPZ, Savar, Dhaka. He likes to contributes his knowledge and expertise to the students and takes dignity in empowering the next generation of skilled textile professionals.

Synthesis and Characterisation of Azo-Based Dichlorotriazine Reactive Dye with Halochromic Behaviour. (Accepted) Tekstilec, 64(3), Publisher: Publisher University of Ljubljana, Faculty for Natural Sciences and Engineering.

Effectiveness of Carbon Electrode Electrolysis Effluent Treatment System in Textile Dyeing. Journal of Textile Science and Fashio Technology, 8(3), Iris Publishers, USA. DOI: 10.33552/JTSFT.2021.07.000690

Preparation and Characterization of the Electrospun Alginate Nanofibers. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 7(2), pp.91-100.

Comparative Study on Antimicrobial Activity of Four Bangladeshi Medicinal Plants Used as Antimicrobial Finishes on Cotton Fabric. Journal of Textile Science and Fashio Technology, 8(3), Iris Publishers, USA.

Development of Jute Hybrid Composites for use in the Car Panels. Global Journal of Engineering Sciences, 7(3), Iris Publishers, USA.

Investigation of Physio-chemical Properties of the Natural Nanofibrous Functional Wound Dressing. (Under Review), Journal of Natural Fibers.

“Development of Cost-Effective Menstrual Absorbent Pad with Eco-Friendly Antimicrobial Finish”, European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 15(36), p. 438.

“Ageing Effects of Na-Alginate/PEO Spinning Solution on Electrospinnability and Morphology of Nanofibres”, European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 13(9), p. 56.

“Feasibility Study of Integrated Desizing, Scouring and Bleaching of Cotton Woven Fabric with H2O2 and Investigation of Various Physical Properties with Traditionally Treated Fabric”

An Exploratory Study on Modern 3D Computerised Body Scanning System and Various Types of Pattern Making Software’s with Their Constructive Implementation in Apparel Industry. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 11(15).

Feasible Application of Modern Eco-Friendly Treatment of Wool Fabric before Coloration. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 4(7), p.228.

Recent Innovations in Yarn Technology: A Review. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 4(6), p.7.

A review on nanomaterial-based additive manufacturing: dynamics in properties, prospects, and challenges

Fabrication of Silk Fibroin-Derived Fibrous Scaffold for Biomedical Frontiers

Fabrication of Zein-Based Fibrous Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications—A Review

Review on electrically conductive smart nerve guide conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration

Synthesis and Characterisation of Azo-Based Dichlorotriazine Reactive Dye with Halochromic Behaviour

Field of interest:

• Biomedical Textile, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Nerve Regeneration, Wound Dressing materials
• Novel Dyes, Synthesis of Textile Dyes, Synthesis of Chromic Dyes for Medical Textiles
• Nanofibers and Nanotechnology
• Medicinal Dyes, Chromic Dyes Application in Medical Textiles, Synthesis of Biomedical Dyes
• Polymer and Fibre Composites, Polymer Degradation & Stability

Ongoing Research/Study/Project: 
• Ph.D. Research on “Nanofibrs Application in Medical Textiles (Nerve Regeneration)” under Center for Materials Innovation and Future Fashion, School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University, Australia.
• Co-Investigator “Development of a low-cost wireless E-Textile integrated with pulse acquisition and vibration system for heart rate monitoring and body massaging facility” (2019-2021), Research fund grant by BUTEX, University Grants Commission, Bangladesh.
• Academic Supervisor “Implementation of IoT with RFID based tracking system in the garment production process” funded and organized by “Setting Transformation Blueprint Project-Bangladesh Textile Today” (2019-2021).
• Academic Supervisor “Developing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for 100% micro-polyester yarn dyeing to improve right-first-time (RFT)%” funded and organized by “Setting Transformation Blueprint Project-Bangladesh Textile Today” (2019-2021).

Completed Research/Study/Project:
• Co-Researcher “Development of cost-effective menstrual absorbent pad with eco-friendly antimicrobial finish.” (2016-2019) Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).
• Co-Researcher “Development and morphological analysis of natural nanofibres for biomedical applications.” (2016-2020) Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).
• Principal-Researcher “Development of jute hybrid epoxy composites and its application in car panels.” (2016-2018) Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).
• Co-Researcher “Feasibility study of integrated de-sizing, scouring and bleaching of cotton woven fabric with H2O2 and investigation of various physical properties with traditionally treated fabric”. (2016-2018) Bangaldesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).
• Principal Researcher “Synthesis and application of reactive azo-based halochromic dyes for the implementation as pH sensor on wound dressings”, This research work conducted at the University of Manchester in collaboration with Colour Synthesis Solutions Ltd, UK. (2013-2014).