Mahfujur Rahman, PhD
About Mahfujur Rahman, PhD
Mahfujur Rahman, PhD, serves as the Principal Scientist and Design Authority for SP Ink and Process at Ceres Power in Horsham, England. He has extensive experience in surface engineering, nanotechnology, and solar energy research, having held various academic and industry positions over two decades.
Work at Ceres Power
Mahfujur Rahman has been employed at Ceres Power since 2020, where he serves as Principal Scientist and Design Authority for SP Ink and Process. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of innovative processes related to solid oxide fuel cells. Prior to his current position, he worked as Senior Scientist and Team Lead for the SP Ink and Process Development Team at Ceres Power from 2014 to 2020. His tenure at Ceres Power spans a total of six years, contributing to advancements in energy technology.
Education and Expertise
Mahfujur Rahman holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He furthered his education at Dublin City University, earning a PhD in 2005. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, surface engineering, and nanotechnology, which he has applied throughout his career in various research and development roles.
Background
Before joining Ceres Power, Mahfujur Rahman held several academic and research positions. He was a Research Associate at Dublin City University from 2002 to 2005, focusing on surface engineering and nanotechnology. He then transitioned to University College Dublin, where he served as a Research Fellow in Solar Energy Research from 2006 to 2012. Following this, he took on the role of Engineering Research Manager in Solar Energy at University College Dublin for a brief period in 2014.
Previous Positions and Experience
In addition to his roles at Ceres Power and University College Dublin, Mahfujur Rahman worked as a Senior Solar Material Development Engineer/Scientist at SolarPrint Limited from 2012 to 2013. His diverse experience in the field of solar energy and material development has contributed to his expertise in energy technologies and research methodologies.