Robotics Engineer
Dr Rafiqul is currently a postdoctoral researcher with UNSW Canberra @ Australian Defence Force Academy. As a robotics specialist, he is highly skilled and intrinsically motivated, possessing expertise in the coordination of autonomous robots. His proficiency extends to the development and deployment of real-time robotic systems, showcasing a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. Feel free to reach out for any opportunities or discussions.
Skills
Portfolio
Resume
Education
PhD, Robotics/Mechatronics
2020 - 2022
University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
Thesis Title: Robust Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping and Place Recognition for Autonomous Field Robots
MS*, Robotics/Mechatronics
2019 - 2020
Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
- Thesis Title: Localisation, Mapping and Path-planning of Autonomous Field Robots
- * Completing my first year, I transferred to the UniSA on a prestigious University President's Scholarship and advanced my studies by transitioning into a PhD program
BS, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2012 - 2016
Eastern University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Thesis Title: Designing a Power-Efficient Class-E Amplifier
- Awarded “Magna Cum Laude” distinction
Experience
Research Associate
2022 - Present
University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia
- Conducting research on the autonomous navigation of multi-robot systems
- Developing robot localisation techniques using Camera, LiDAR, IMU, and GPS
Instructor, Robotics Club
2019 - 2020
Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
- Assisted students in mastering the core principles of object-oriented programming
- Oversaw robotics projects leveraging ROS, Single-Board Computers, sensors, and actuators
Assistant Engineer
2016 - 2019
Impulse Engineering & Power Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Developed C/C++ RTOS firmware for embedded systems
- Developed IoT systems for home and field automation
Publications
Robust and Scalable Swarming of Quadruped Robots for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Source Localisation
International Conference on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
R Islam, S Anavatti, K Kasmarik, M Garratt
Intelligent Control System for Ground Vehicles
International Conference on Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Y Tungthamrongkul, A Perera, R Islam, S Anavatti
AGRI-SLAM: a real-time stereo visual SLAM for agricultural environment
Autonomous Robots
R Islam, H Habibullah, T Hossain
Place recognition with memorable and stable cues for loop closure of visual slam systems
Robotics
R Islam, H Habibullah