Research Interests
Materials Informatics & Autonomous Labs
— with a lingering soft spot for number theory and linear algebra from an earlier life as a math enthusiast.
Education
Academic Background
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Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering
AdvisorDr. Jason Hattrick-Simpers
Research areaSelf-driving laboratories, AI for materials discovery, Bayesian experiment design.
AUTODIAL Lab — Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering
Ph.D. Student, University of Toronto
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M.Sc., Materials Science & Engineering
AdvisorDr. Raymundo Arroyave
ResearchData-driven design for 3D printing — semi-autonomous multi-objective Bayesian optimization to optimize performance, manufacturability, sustainability, and decision-makers' preference.
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M.Sc., Texas A&M University
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B.Sc., Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
AdvisorDr. Kazi Md. Shorowordi
ThesisML-aided materials selection for non-toxic single-junction perovskite solar devices using SCAPS-1D.
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B.Sc., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
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Experience
Research, Teaching & Training
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Graduate Research Assistant
PIDr. Jason Hattrick-Simpers
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Teaching Assistant
CourseAI Forensics: Trust, Bias, and Limits in Materials Modeling (MSE 420)
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Graduate Research Assistant
PIDr. Raymundo Arroyave
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Teaching Assistant
CoursesThermodynamics of Materials (MSEN 210)Materials Design Studio (MSEN 655)
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Research Assistant
ProjectSustainable energy applications of titania extracted from Cox's Bazar sand
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Professional Trainee
FocusIndustrial training on steelmaking processes
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Professional Trainee
FocusTraining on metallography and crystallography
Publications
Journal Articles & Preprints
Published
Jeweler-in-the-Loop: Personalized Alloy Color Optimization via Preference-Based Bayesian Optimization
Effect of Br incorporation on the electronic & photovoltaic properties of Sn-based perovskites: A multiscale investigation utilizing first principles approach and simulation, aided by ML
ML Approach to Delineate Impact of Materials Properties on Solar Cell Device Physics
Linear Algebraic Approach to Formulate a New Recurrence Relation for Bernoulli Numbers from the Power-sum of Natural Numbers
Supervised ML for SCAPS-based Quantitative Analysis for the Discovery of Optimum Br Doping (MASnI3−xBrx)
Preprints & Under Review
- M. S. Islam, D. Sarıtürk, M. Mulukutla, B. Vela, A. Elsayed, A. Jarlöv, S. Kumar, D. Allaire, A. Elwany, I. Karaman, and R. Arróyave, “Bayesian Multi-Objective Co-Optimization of Performance and Manufacturability in BCC–B2 Refractory High Entropy Alloys,” submitted to Materials & Design Under Review
- A. Jarlöv, A. Elsayed, M. S. Islam, D. Sarıtürk, R. Garcia, R. Arróyave, and I. Karaman, “Exploration of Co-Hf Strengthened Refractory High Entropy Superalloys: On the Formation of Laves Phase,” submitted to Acta Materialia Under Review
- D. Singh, D. Sarıtürk, C. Le, M. S. Islam, R. Arroyave, and V. Attari, “DataScribe: An AI-Native, Policy-Aligned Web Platform for Multi-Objective Materials Design and Discovery,” arXiv preprint, Jan. 2026 Preprint
- M. S. Islam, S. P. Padhy, D. Allaire, and R. Arróyave, “The Kernel Manifold: A Geometric Approach to Gaussian Process Model Selection,” arXiv preprint, Jan. 2026 Preprint
International Conferences
Presentations
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Probabilistic Printability Assessment Framework for Materials and Process Co-Design in RHEA
StatusUnable to attend due to visa-related circumstances
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A Novel Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization Framework for High-throughput Design of RHEA
FormatPoster presentation
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Accelerating Experimental Materials Research with Machine Learning
FormatOral presentation
Activities
Beyond the Lab
Outside the lab, these are a few of the things that take up my time and attention.
My Personal Library
I love collecting books and sharing knowledge, and over the years I have built a good personal collection back home. Now that I am away on study leave for higher education, I did not want those books to sit unread, so I built a website where approved members can browse my physical collection, request up to two books at a time, and borrow the printed copies as usual. Friends and well-wishers are also welcome to donate books to it.
None of this would be possible without my parents, who hand the books over to members once I approve each request. My heartfelt thanks to them for keeping the knowledge moving.
Mathematical Problem Solving
Long before Bayesian optimization, I was chasing identities in number theory and linear algebra for their own sake. That habit produced a peer-reviewed paper deriving a new recurrence relation for Bernoulli numbers from the power-sum of natural numbers — still the piece of work I'm proudest of outside my main field:
Socio-Political Activity
I care about what happens back home and show up for it — organizing and joining demonstrations with the Bangladeshi community, including protests against authoritarianism and in solidarity with students during Bangladesh's 2024 uprising.
Intellectual Influences
Outside my formal training in materials science, my thinking has been shaped by Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi's writing — I'm a great admirer of his literature, and its approach to ethics, society, and systems of thought has stayed with me more than any single course or textbook.
Islamic Study Circle
A few talks I've given — click to watch in-page:
Cricket
A lifelong cricket fan and player — it's the game I grew up with in Bangladesh, and still the easiest way to get me away from a screen on a weekend.
Featured Posts
A few posts I've shared on LinkedIn:
E-books
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Contact
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The best way to reach me is by email: info@shafiqul.org.