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Dr Arfauz A Rahman

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dr Arfauz A Rahman

Dr Arfauz A Rahman

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

I am exploring new approaches to digital manufacturing and intelligent production systems, focusing on the design, reconfiguration, integration, production, and servicing of automation systems through digital manufacturing cooperation. My research integrates 3D scanning, digital twins, IoT-enabled automation, and immersive technologies to enable data-driven and adaptive factories. I am particularly interested in AI-enabled inspection and verification workflows, metrology automation, and sustainable manufacturing strategies, working closely with industry partners to bridge advanced research with practical digital transformation.

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  • arfauz.arahman@qub.ac.uk
  • +44 (0)28 9097 5495

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in:

  • Modelling and simulating processes in digital manufacturing
  • Cyber-physical execution of manufacturing automation
  • System design, reconfiguration, integration, and production of manufacturing systems
  • 3D scanning, digital verification, and metrology automation
  • Digital twins, immersive and data-driven manufacturing
  • Collaborative and intelligent quality management systems

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Public outreach & key achievements

  • Associate Editor, International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems
  • Applied digital twin technologies in collaboration with Kiverco and other industry partners
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng IMechE), Professional Engineer (Board of Engineers, Malaysia) and Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • IMechE Professional Review Interview (PRI) Volunteer

Research students

PhD title 3D Scanning and CAD-based Feature Inspection for Product Verification
Name Mr Chengsi Lin
Years of Study 2022 - 2026
Country China
   
PhD title Tailored Digital Operations Strategies for Production Planning in Materials Handling
Name Mr Daragh Logue
Years of Study 2024 - 2028
Country Northern Ireland

Alumni: Where are they now

PhD title Safety Performance Analysis of Signalized Intersections in Abu Dhabi Using a Mixed Research Approach
Name Dr Abdulla Hamad Obaid Hamad Alghfeli
Years of Study 2018 - 2022, graduated 2023
Country UAE
Current Position Acting Director General, Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility)
   
PhD title Grinderless High Speed Machining Strategies of Hardened Mould and Die Material
Name Dr Azlan Bin Ramli
Years of Study 2016 - 2020, graduated 2020
Country Malaysia
Current Position Lecturer, Polytechnic Muadzam Shah, Malaysia

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