Mechanical and Production Engineering

Dr. Md Zillur Rahman

Designation: Associate Professor

Email: zillur.me@aust.edu

Office Extension:

Room No: 7

Research Interests

• Design of composite structures
• Bio-composite materials
• Nanocomposite materials
• Multifunctional composites
• Hybrid materials
• Mechanical properties of composites
• Structural vibration and damping
• Structure-property relationships in polymers
• Materials for biomedical applications
• Simulation
• Functional nanomaterials/nanoparticles

Educational Background

• Ph.D, (Mechanical Engineering), The University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Masters in Engineering (MEngg), (Mechanical Engineering), The University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg), (Mechanical Engineering), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Honors and Achievements

• Conference travel fund, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Auckland, 2016
• University of Auckland postgraduate research student support, The University of Auckland, 2014
• University of Auckland doctoral scholarship, The University of Auckland, 2013
• Fund from CRC-ACS Australia, CRC-ACS Australia, 2013
• University of Auckland research masters scholarship, The University of Auckland, 2012

Publications

1. Application of Chitosan Nanoparticles in Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostics, In Book: Fundamentals and Biomedical Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles, 2025, Elsevier. URL
2. Biopolymers and Biopolymer-based Composites: Processing, Properties and Durability, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
3. Recent Advances in Additive Manufacturing Techniques: An In-depth Review, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
4. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
5. Progress in Sustainable Applications of Polymers and Biopolymers, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
6. Recent Advances in Nanomaterials, Nanocomposite and Nanohybrids for Biomedical and Biosensing Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
7. A Comprehensive Study on the Advancements of Self-healing Materials, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
8. Durability of FRP Bars under Varying Environmental Factors and Loading Conditions, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
9. Advances in the Performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites under Extreme Conditions, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
10. Durability of Engineered Cementitious Composites under Extreme Conditions, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
11. Advanced Nanocomposites for Sensing Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
12. Modeling and Simulation on Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
13. Progress in Recovery, Recycling and Reuse of Polymers, Biopolymers and their Composites, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
14. Recent Developments in Functional Plant Fiber-based Composites and their Engineering Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
15. Recent Advances in Simulation in Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites: Mechanical Properties and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
16. Recent Development Trends on Polymeric Materials – Investigation of Properties and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
17. Hybrid Functional Materials and Their Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
18. A Review on Additively Manufactured Materials in Biomedical Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
19. Recent Advances in Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic and Graphene and their Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
20. Recent Advances in Biobased Materials and their Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
21. Overview of Additive Manufacturing and Applications of 3D Printed Composites, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
22. Sustainable Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials: Environmental and Biological Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
23. Simulation and Modelling in Additive Manufacturing, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
24. Composite Additive Manufacturing: An Overview of Current State, Limitations, and Progress, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
25. Progress in Carbon Nanocomposites: Classification, Synthesis, and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
26. Advanced Nanomaterials-based Biosensors for Clinical Diagnosis, Environmental Protection and Industrial Fermentation, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
27. Polysaccharide Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
28. Bioinspired Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
29. Graphene and its Hybrid Materials: Properties and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
30. Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
31. Nanomaterials for Sensors and Other Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
32. Recent Advancements in Nanostructured Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications and Regenerative Medicine, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
33. 2D Materials for Advanced Sensors: Synthesis and Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
34. Functional Polymers for Sensors and Other Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
35. Recent Advances in MXene-based Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
36. Applications of Biocomposites – Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
37. Additive Manufacturing-based Composites for Sensors and Other Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
38. Carbon-based 2D and 3D Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
39. Repairing Concrete Structures with Textile-reinforced Concrete, In Book: Eco-efficient Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Infrastructures, 2024, Elsevier. URL
40. Recent Trends for Customisation of Sensor Materials for Biomedical Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
41. Carbon-based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and Applications: A Review, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
42. Recent Advancements in Nanocarbon Derivatives: From Synthesis to Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
43. Durability Problems of Concrete Structures Rehabilitated with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, In Book: Eco-efficient Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Infrastructures, 2024, Elsevier. URL
44. Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Nanocomposites for 3D Printing Technology, In Book: Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Nanocomposites, 2024, Springer. URL
45. Recent Advances in Silicon Quantum Dots for Biological Applications, In Book: Emerging Sustainable Nanomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications, 2024, Springer. URL
46. Carbon Fiber: Composites and Applications, In Book: Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications, 2024, Elsevier. URL
47. Basalt fiber: Composites and Applications, In Book: Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications, 2024, Elsevier. URL
48. Synthetic and Mineral Fibers: Fundamentals and Composites Applications, In Book: Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications, 2024, Elsevier. URL
49. Hybrid Synthetic Fibers: Composites and Automotive Applications, In Book: Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications, 2024, Elsevier. URL
50. Manufacturing Advancements in Synthetic Fibers for Composite Technologies, In Book: Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications, 2024, Elsevier. URL
51. Metal- and Metal Oxide-based Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Applications, In Book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2E, 2024, Elsevier. URL
52. Advances in bioactive nanoparticles for wound healing, tissue engineering and drug delivery, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
53. Nanoparticles, nanocomposites, green/eco-composites, and hybrid composites and their applications in energy sectors, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
54. Engineered cementitious composites: Design, structural and 3D printing applications, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
55. Additive manufacturing techniques, their challenges, and additively manufactured composites for advanced engineering applications, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
56. Recent advances in applications of hybrid composites, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
57. Recent advances in sustainable building materials for the construction industry: Mechanical performance and applications, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
58. Biobased composites for advanced applications: Possibilities and difficulties on the path to circularity, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
59. Modeling approaches for bio-based composites, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
60. Advances in ceramic composites: Manufacture, performances, and applications, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
61. Biobased composites reinforced with annual plants—Design, manufacturing techniques, and parameters influencing the overall properties, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
62. A review on eco-friendly basalt fibers, their composites and applications, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
63. Composite materials from synthetic and natural sources: Fabrication techniques and applications, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, 2e, 2023, Elsevier. URL
64. Advances in biocomposite fabrication: Emerging technologies and their potential applications, In Book: Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, 2023, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
65. Characterization and Comparative Evaluation of Structural, Chemical, Thermal, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Plant Fibers, In Book: Annual Plant: Sources of Fibres, Nanocellulose and Cellulosic Derivatives, 2023, Springer, Singapore. URL
66. A critical review of developments in characterizations of polymer matrix composites with particulate reinforcements, In book: Comprehensive Materials Processing, Materials Science and Materials Engineering, 2023, Elsevier Inc. URL
67. A critical review of developments in the characterization of metal matrix composites with particulate reinforcements, In Book: Materials Science and Materials Engineering, 2023, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
68. Ceramic matrix composites with particulate reinforcements—Progress over the past 15 years, In Book: Materials Science and Materials Engineering, 2023, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
69. Plastic waste to plastic value: Role of industrial biotechnology, In Book: Biodegradability of Conventional Plastics, 2023, Elsevier Inc.. URL
70. Solar drying system, In Book: Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization, 2022, Elsevier Inc.. URL
71. Influence of Fiber Treatment on the Damping Performance of Plant Fiber Composites, In Book: Vibration and Damping Behavior of Biocomposites, 2022, Taylor & Francis. URL
72. Aging Effects on Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites with Recycled Polymers, In Book: Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites: Durability and Life Prediction, 2022, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. URL
73. Influence of Moisture Absorption on Physico-Chemical Properties of Natural Fiber-based Hybrid Composites, In Book: Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Durability and Life Prediction, 2022, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. URL
74. Energy storage technologies, In Book: Energy for Sustainable Development: Demand, Supply, Conversion and Management, 2020, Elsevier. URL
75. Static and Dynamic Characterisation of Flax Fibre-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites, 2017, The University of Auckland. URL
76. Fabrication, morphologies and properties of single polymer composites based on LLDPE, PP, and CNT loaded PBT, 2013, The University of Auckland. URL
77. Eco-friendly food packaging innovations: A review of recent progress on recyclable polymers, In Book: Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, 0, Elsevier Ltd.. URL

1. Mechanical Performance of Unidirectional Banana/Snake Plant Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites: An Experimental and Numerical Analysis, Journal of Polymer Bulletin, 2025, Springer. URL
2. Mechanical and Thermal Performances of Banana Fiber-reinforced Gypsum Composites, International Journal of Polymer Science, 2025, Wiley. URL
3. Recent Progress of Carbon-Based Quantum Dots and Nanotubes for Cancer Targeting and Drug Delivery Applications, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2025, Elsevier.
4. Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, and Physical Properties of Sponge Gourd Outer Skin Fiber-reinforced Vinyl Ester Composites, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024. URL
5. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Unidirectional Jute/Snake Plant Fiber-reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites, Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, Elsevier. URL
6. Fabrication, Properties and Morphologies of Hybrid Polymer Composites Reinforced with Jute and Rosa Hybrida Fiber, Journal of Materials Science, 2024, Springer. URL
7. Multiscale Glass Fiber/Epoxy Nanocomposites Incorporated with Graphene and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Enhanced Mechanical Properties, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2024, Wiley. URL
8. Current and Emerging Directions in Green Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Physicochemical Properties and Applications, Materials Today Communications, 2024, Elsevier. URL
9. A Feasibility Study of Using Low-Alkalinity Seawater Sea Sand Concrete to Improve the Long-term Bond Performance of the BFRP Bar in the Seawater Environment, Journal of Building Engineering, 2024, Elsevier. URL
10. Fatigue Behavior of Textile-reinforced Concrete with Different Textile Types and Short Steel Fiber Contents, Construction and Building Materials, 2024, Elsevier. URL
11. Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Characterization of Graphene/Al2O3-reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Nanocomposites, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2024, Wiley. URL
12. Agricultural Biomass-Based Activated Carbons for Efficient and Sustainable Supercapacitors, Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, Elsevier. URL
13. Effects of Temperature and Loading Rate on the Mechanical Performance of GFRP-Steel Single-lap Joints, Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024, Elsevier. URL
14. Eggshell Bio-filler Integration in Jute/Banana Fiber-reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites: Fabrication and Characterizations, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024, Wiley. URL
15. Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Nonwoven Recycled Cotton/PET Fiber‐Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Composites, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2023. URL
16. Shear Behavior of Seawater Sea Sand Concrete Beams Reinforced with BFRP Bars and Stirrups, Journal of Composites for Construction, 2023, ASCE LIBRARY. URL
17. Properties Prediction of Composites Based on Machine Learning Models: A Focus on Statistical Index Approaches, Materials Today Communications, 2023, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
18. Eco-friendly green approach of nickel oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications, Journal of Open Chemistry, 2023, De Gruyter. URL
19. Improving corrosion resistance of BFRP bars by coating CNTs modified resin in simulated pore solution of seawater sea sand concrete, Construction and Building Materials, 2023, Elsevier Ltd. URL
20. Effects of volume fractions and surface coating of textile yarns on the tensile performance of AR-glass textile reinforced concrete, Journal of Building Engineering, 2023, Elsevier. URL
21. Flexural behaviors of sandwich panels with AR-glass textile-reinforced concrete under the low-velocity impact, Journal of Building Engineering, 2023, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
22. A comparative study of bare and seawater sea sand concrete wrapped basalt fiber-reinforced polymer bars exposed to laboratory and real marine environments, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 2023, Elsevier. URL
23. Recent advancements in polymer matrix nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering applications, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2023, Elsevier. URL
24. Sensor to Electronics Applications of Graphene Oxide through AZO Grafting, Journal of Nanomaterials, 2023, MDPI. URL
25. Damping under Varying Frequencies, Mechanical Properties, and Failure Modes of Flax/Polypropylene Composites, Journal of Polymers, 2023, MDPI. URL
26. Advanced biopolymers for automobile and aviation engineering applications, Journal of Polymer Research, 2023, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. URL
27. Durability of BFRP bars embedded in seawater sea sand coral aggregate concrete in simulated seawater environment: Effects of coral coarse aggregate and cement contents, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 2023, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
28. A review on mechanical properties and deterioration mechanisms of FRP bars under severe environmental and loading conditions, Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
29. Numerical investigation of heat transfer performance for rectangular, elliptical, and airfoil shaped pin fin heatsinks through the novel combination of perforation and bulge inserts, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
30. Influences of surface treatment on the mechanical performances of carbon and basalt textiles-reinforced concretes under harsh environments, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
31. A state-of-the-art review on mechanical performance characterization and modelling of high-performance textile reinforced concretes, Construction and Building Materials, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
32. Tensile properties deterioration of BFRP bars in simulated pore solution and real seawater sea sand concrete environment with varying alkalinities, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
33. Static and dynamic tensile behaviors of BFRP bars embedded in seawater sea sand concrete under marine environment, Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
34. Experimental and numerical study on a new floor heating system using carbon fiber tape embedded in cement mortar, Journal of Building Engineering, 2022, Elsevier Ltd.. URL
35. Structural and mechanical properties of bamboo fiber bundle and fiber/bundle reinforced composites: A review, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022, Elsevier. URL
36. Face Masks to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Processing, Roles, Requirements, Efficacy, Risk and Sustainability, Journal of Polymers, 2022, MDPI. URL
37. Mitigating the deterioration of BFRP bars in seawater sea sand mortar by reducing alkalinity, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 2022, Elsevier. URL
38. Structural and mechanical properties of fish scales for the bio-inspired design of flexible body armors: A review, Journal of Acta Biomaterialia, 2021, Elsevier. URL
39. Mechanical and damping performances of flax fibre composites – A review, Journal of Composites Part C: Open Access, 2021, Elsevier. URL
40. A review on the tensile behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites under varying strain rates and temperatures, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 2021, Elsevier. URL
41. Effect of alkalinity on the shear performance degradation of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer bars in simulated seawater sea sand concrete environment, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 2021, Elsevier. URL
42. Preparation of nano-xylan and its influences on the anti-fungi performance of straw fiber/HDPE composite, Journal of Industrial Crops and Products, 2021, Elsevier. URL
43. Transverse low-velocity impact performance of BFRP bars after exposure to the saline-alkaline environment, Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 2021, Elsevier. URL
44. Influence of Damping on the Bending and Twisting Modes of Flax Fibre-reinforced Polypropylene Composite, Journal of Fibers and Polymers, 2018, Springer. URL
45. Impact energy absorption of flax fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites, Journal of Polymer Composites, 2017, Wiley Online Library. URL
46. Vibration damping of flax fibre-reinforced polypropylene composites, Journal of Fibers and Polymers, 2017, Springer. URL
47. Single Polymer Composites of Poly(Butylene Terephthalate) Microfibrils Loaded with Carbon Nanotubes Exhibiting Electrical Conductivity and Improved Mechanical Properties, Journal of Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2014, Wiley Online Library. URL
48. Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles for biological applications, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 0, Elsevier B.V.. URL

1. A Numerical Model to Simulate the Impact Response of Flax-PP Composites, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials, 2019.
2. Vibration Damping of Natural Fibre-reinforced Composite Materials, Proceedings of the 17th European Conference on Composite Materials, 2016.