AMM Nazmul Ahsan

Biography

Dr. Ahsan is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Dr. Ahsan achieved his Ph.D. degree in Industrial and manufacturing Engineering from North Dakota State University in 2019. Before that he completed his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the same university. His teaching and research interest includes digital design and 3D modeling, advanced manufacturing, CAD/CAM, automated systems, additive Manufacturing/3D printing, heterogeneous light weight porous structure design and manufacturing, and bio-printing.<br><br>Dr. Ahsan published several referred journal papers, and conference proceedings and abstracts. He is a recipient of Chancellor's Gold Medal Award for outstanding performance in his bachelor's degree. He also received several NSF travel awards during his doctoral study.

Education

• Ph D, North Dakota State University, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• MS, North Dakota State University, Industrial Engineering and Management
• BSc, Other Foreign Institution, Industrial & Production Engineering

Teaching Interests

3D modeling<br>Advanced manufacturing<br>CAD/CAM<br>Automated systems<br>Additive manufacturing/3D printing<br>Quality systems

Research Interests

<b>Bioinspired Design: </b>Bio-CAD and heterogeneous functional cellular topology design for biomedical applications<br><br><b>Additive Manufacturing: </b>Design and<b> </b>Manufacturing of engineered biomedical devices, light weight heterogeneous porous structures, and tissue scaffolds; Process plan optimization for additive manufacturing.