Mechanical and Production Engineering

Prof. Dr. A N Mustafizul Karim

Research Interests

Educational Background

• Doctor of Philosophy, (Manufacturing Engineering), School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Masters in Engineering (MEngg), (Industrial and Production Engineering), Department of Industrial and Production Engineering
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg), (Mechanical Engineering), Department of of Mechanical Engineering

Honors and Achievements

Publications

1. A Collaborative Multiplicative Holt-Winters Forecasting Approach with Dynamic Fuzzy Level Component, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2017.
2. Gate-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment for Determining Carbon Footprint of Catalytic Converter Assembly Process, International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture, 2017.
3. Quality Management practices and sustainable performance: Examining the role of Soft TQM as Mediator, International J of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IJISE), 2017.
4. Soft Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing Initiatives: Model Development through Structural Equation Modeling, International J of Productivity and Quality Management (IJPQM), 2016, Inderscience Publishers.
5. A comparative evaluation on prevailing models for measuring sustainable performance, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2016.
6. Managing risk in production scheduling under uncertain disruption, Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing, 2016. URL
7. Understanding contemporary models for organisational sustainability: critical review, Int. J of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), 2015, Inderscience Publishers.
8. The integration of lean manufacturing and quality management system through structural equation modeling, International J of Productivity and Quality Management (IJPQM), 2015, Inderscience Publishers.
9. Formulation of an IP-based model for reactive flow-shop scheduling problem subject to arrival of new orders, Advanced Materials Research, 2015, Trans Tech Publications.
10. Design of a Heuristic for balancing a multi-stage production flow line, Advanced Materials Research, 2015, Trans Tech Publications.
11. Ranking of Manufacturing Attributes Affecting Bread Quality: Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process, Advanced Materials Research, 2015, Trans Tech Publications.
12. Enhanced Performance of Zinc Oxide Arrester by Simple Modification in Processing and Design, J of Mat. Sc. and Eng, 2014. URL
13. Assessment of Machining Cost for End-Milling of Ti-6al-4v Titanium Alloy Through RSM-based Parametric Model, Advanced Materials Research, 2014, Trans Tech Publications.
14. Forecasting of Demand: Development of a Fuzzy Growth Adjusted Holt-Winters Approach, Advanced Materials Research, 2014, Trans Tech Publications.
15. Wall Thinning and Creep Damage Analysis in Boiler Tube and Optimization of Operating Conditions, Journal of Mechatronics, 2013, American Scientific Publishers.
16. Dimensions of Job Satisfaction of Library Professionals: A Qualitative Exploration, International Journal of Business and Social Research (IJBSR), 2012.
17. Analysis of End Crack in Boiler Tube, Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
18. The Study on Production Performances of Part Transporter in Flexible Manufacturing System by Using Simulation Method,, Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
19. Applying Value Stream Mapping for Productivity Improvement of a Metal Stamping Industry, Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
20. Economic Scenario of Cellulase Enzyme Production Using Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
21. Investigation on Wall Thinning and Creep Damage in Boiler Tube due to Scale Formation, Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
22. Securing Superior Properties of Composite (PP+WF) Through Central Composite Design, Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
23. Surface Integrity in Hot Machining of AISI D2 Hardened Steel, Advanced Materials Research, 2012, Trans Tech Publications.
24. Study of TiC Cutting Tool Insert Using Microwave Sintering, J of Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2011, Trans Tech Publications.
25. Performance evaluation of PCBN in End Milling of AISI D2 hardened Steel under Room and Preheated Machining Conditions, Advanced Materials Research, 2011, Trans Tech Publications.
26. Multi-criteria optimization in end milling of AISI D2 hardened steel using coated carbide inserts, Advanced Materials Research, 2011, Trans Tech Publications.
27. Development of a Prospective Web-based System for Management of Lab Facilities, Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS), 2011, jeteas.scholarlinkresearch.org.
28. Performance and Failure during Energy Testing of Zinc Oxide Varistor Processed from Different Powder Size Fraction and Passivation Thickness,, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJMME), 2010.
29. Preheating in end milling of AISI D2 hardened steel with coated carbide inserts, Advanced Materials Research, 2010, Trans Tech Publications.
30. Hot Machining of Hardened Steel with Coated Carbide Inserts, American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2009, Science Publications.
31. Improved Tool Life in End Milling Ti-6Al-4V Through Workpiece Preheating, European Journal of Scientific Research, 2009, EuroJournals Publishing Inc..
32. Tool Life Assessment in End Milling Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) Using PCD Inserts, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2008, ILRAM Publisher.
33. Prediction of Tool Life in End Milling of Hardened Steel AISI D2, European Journal of Scientific Research, 2008, EuroJournals Publishing Inc.
34. Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Zinc Oxide Varistor Blocks Processed by Latex Binders, Journal of American Ceramic Society, 2008, American.
35. Development of Surface Roughness Prediction Model Using Response Surface Methodology in High Speed End Milling of AISI H13 Tool Steel, Transactions of IEEE, 2007.
36. Selection of single point cemented carbide turning tools using cost minimization criteria, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 1998.
37. Holding time in pressing cycle and its influence on the performance characteristics of zinc oxide varistor discs, J. of Materials Processing Technology, 1998.
38. An optimum batch size for a production system operating under a continuous supply/demand, Int. J. of Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications and Practice, 1995.
39. Two cases of integrated inventory system, J. of the Institution of Engineers, 1993.
40. Cost-effective analysis on the suitability of photovoltaic pumping systems in Bangladesh, International Journal of Solar Energy Materials and Soalr Cells, 1993, Elsevier Science Publishers. B. V..
41. Comparative Study of Conventional and Micro WEDM based on Machining of Meso/Micro Sized Spur Gear, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 0, Thomson Reuters.

1. Adoption of JMM practices – A key to performance improvement of a local automotive industry, Int. Con. on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016, 2017, IOP Publishing, IOP Conf. Series.
2. Throughput Enhancement of Car Exhaust Fabrication Line by Applying MOST ,, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016, 2017, IOP Publishing.