MD SHAFIQUL ISLAM 

Hi,

I am Md Shafiqul Islam, a Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I primarily work with McKechnie Family Life Home and the Human Factors and Aging Lab. I collaborate with Dr. Wendy Rogers and Harshal Mahajan on research related to disability and rehabilitation, assistive robots, and virtual reality. I received my Ph.D. from the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department of Virginia Tech (Advisor: Dr. Sol Lim). My doctoral research included developing and evaluating systems using qualitative and quantitative approaches. I aim to focus on my research in human factors, extended reality, human-AI-robot-teaming, the future of workforce, and assistive technology. 

Previously, I obtained my MEng in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and my BSc in Industrial and Production Engineering from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. I have also gained valuable industry experience as a production engineer at Avery Dennison, where I implemented quality control and process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced waste.

I am passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of human factors engineering and contributing to the enhancement of human well-being and performance in various domains.

My hobbies and interests include traveling, reading, watching movies, and exploring different types of Food. I also play Soccer and Cricket.  

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