Researcher & IoT Enthusiast
Crafting impactful digital solutions from Dhaka, Bangladesh with strong foundations in experimentation, systems thinking, and rapid prototyping.
Hello, I'm Zihan!
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A quick introduction to my work in research, embedded systems, and real-world IoT problem solving.
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Story • Strength • Direction
About Me
A modern engineering profile built around curiosity, execution, and the drive to turn complex ideas into useful, elegant solutions.
Research-led thinking with a practical product mindset.
I am a researcher and IoT enthusiast who enjoys shaping ideas into working systems — from embedded hardware and sensing pipelines to polished digital experiences that feel thoughtful and usable.
With experience across programming, frameworks, hardware, and experimentation, I work with purpose and precision while staying focused on solutions that are both technically strong and meaningful in the real world.
My weakness is my only strength — I can’t give up on anything.
Embedded & IoT Systems
Building connected experiences through sensors, microcontrollers, automation, and applied intelligence.
Engineering Versatility
Comfortable moving between software, hardware, interfaces, and research-driven prototyping.
Purposeful Problem Solving
Focused on creating solutions that are clear, elegant, resilient, and grounded in real user or system needs.
Research & Prototyping
Embedded Systems
IoT Architecture
Software + Hardware Integration
Purpose-Driven Design
Academic Foundation
Education
The formal learning environment that strengthened my engineering fundamentals, analytical thinking, and multidisciplinary curiosity.
IUB CSE Alumni
Independent University, Bangladesh
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering
Built a strong foundation in computing, structured problem solving, and software engineering while growing through technical projects, experimentation, and research-oriented exploration.
Learning themes
What it shaped
- A disciplined approach to building reliable solutions
- Confidence in bridging software ideas with hardware execution
- A strong base for research, prototyping, and continuous learning
Technical Skills
Programming
Data & AI
IoT & Embedded
Web & Cloud
Hardware & Tools
Professional Experience
Dec 2025 - Present
Robotics & IoT Trainer
Zan Tech (Project Uddipon)
- Led hands-on embedded systems bootcamps (Arduino/ESP32) for rural students
- Fostering STEM readiness in underserved communities
May 2025 - Nov 2025
IoT Engineer (Remote)
IoT Experience (USA-based IoT Solutions Provider)
- Architected and built an ESP32-based BLE gateway (Hub) to integrate and manage diverse IoT sensors
- Integrated third-party sensors (Govee, SwitchBot, Xiaomi) and custom IoT sensors
- Developed firmware features including server-side data persistence, dynamic sensor connection management
- Implemented robust OTA (Over-the-Air) updates
Mar 2019 - Jan 2025
Researcher & Technical Assistant, FabLab
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
- Managed lab equipment and supported students with hardware prototyping and technical projects
- Organized hands-on workshops on IoT and robotics
- Provided technical assistance to faculty
Highlightable Projects
Underwater Autonomous Submarine (Bongomarine)
Team Lead of IUB Bongomarine for Singapore Autonomous Vehicle Challenge 2024. Architected AUV's core control system; led electrical, power, communication, and sensor (IMU, depth, camera fusion) subsystems on a Teensy controller.
Team Lead
Teensy Controller
Sensor Fusion
Global Finalist
IoT-Based Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Built low-cost CO2/PM/Temp/Humidity sensor nodes across classrooms. Compared eight ML models (SARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, etc.) to forecast 7-day CO2 levels with high accuracy (<5% error).
Thesis Project
ML Forecasting
CFD Integration
ESP32
IUB Smart Shuttle System (ShuttleNav)
Lead Researcher of VC Funded project. GPS tracking platform for university shuttle buses (~70 users); RFID-based passenger authentication and Full-Stack Shuttle Management WebApp with NodeJS/MQTT data pipeline.
VC Funded
Best Project Display
Node.js
MQTT
AAS CanSat Missions
Lead of Electrical, Power, & Communication/Data Handling (C&DH) Subsystems for NASA-sponsored American Astronautical Society CanSat Competition. Achieved perfect scores on all PDR and CDR reviews.
Team Lead
NASA-sponsored
Global Finalist
Perfect PDR/CDR Scores
Recirculating Aquaculture Monitoring
Collaborative project with Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU). Designed multi-sensor edge node (pH, DO, ORP, EC, temperature, turbidity, TDS) with cloud-based alerting for optimal water quality.
SAU Collaboration
Multi-sensor
Cloud Alerting
Other Notable Projects
- IneedBlood.com — Platform connecting blood donors and seekers
- MAX Water Management — Algorithmic excellence in national Science Fests
- Maze Solver Robot — Autonomous robot with PID controller
Achievements
Best Database Project
Intra IUB Techfest Spring 2023
Developed Student Performance Monitoring System (SPMS 4.0) as part of Team Failure DataBees. A relational database system with role-based dashboards and backlog management.
AAS CanSat Competition
International Finalist
First-ever finalist from Bangladesh in 2023. Achieved Top 8 in Asia in 2024 with Team IUB FabSat.
Best Project Showcase
Intra IUB Techfest Spring 2024
GPS-enabled Smart Shuttle Management System "যাত্রাবন্ধু". Also awarded Vice Chancellor's Startup Fund in 2024.
ICASERT Robo Fest 2019
First Runners-up
1st International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering and Robotics Technology, Robo-Race segment.
National CanSat Competition
Second Runner's Up - 2019
Achieved second runner-up position in the National CanSat Competition 2019.
Drone Competition
Runner-Up
Achieved Runner-Up in Quadcopter Race at national-level competitions.
IIT Bombay Techfest 2022
International Representative
Top 7 in Rowbotics Segment and Top 10 in Cozmo Clench Segment. First time representing Bangladesh at IIT Bombay.
Soccerbot
Multiple Awards
Won awards in Soccerbot competitions across multiple tech fests.
Line-Following Robot
Top Performer
Top performer in PID-based line-following robot challenges.
Publications
10 peer-reviewed publications in IEEE and Springer
IEEE ICCE-Berlin 2023
An Automated Cost-effective IoT-based Industrial Fire Prevention and Health Surveillance System
IEEE 13th International Conference on Consumer Electronics - Berlin, Germany
DOI: 10.1109/ICCE-Berlin58801.2023.10375653Springer HCII 2025
Design and Usability Evaluation of ShuttleNav: A Smart Shuttle App with Real-Time GPS Tracking
Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-93061-4_9Springer ISBM 2025
An IoT-Enabled Real-Time Monitoring, Alerting, and Cloud Data Management System for Optimized Water Quality Control in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
Information Systems for Intelligent Systems, ISBM 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-13196-6_40Springer ISBM 2025
An In-Depth Analysis of IAQ in Educational Settings Using ML
Information Systems for Intelligent Systems, ISBM 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12990-1_33Springer ISBM 2025
On-Device Tree-Based IAQ Forecasting on ESP32: A Comparative Evaluation
Information Systems for Intelligent Systems, ISBM 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-13006-8_41IEEE CCE 2025
IoT-based Weather and Dust Level Monitoring System in Context to Bangladesh
22nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computing Science and Automatic Control, Mexico City
DOI: 10.1109/CCE67728.2025.11271976IEEE ICMCSI 2026
A Scalable IoMT Platform for Unified Medical Device Monitoring in Resource-Constrained Environments
2026 7th International Conference on Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics (ICMCSI), Goathgaun, Nepal
DOI: 10.1109/ICMCSI67283.2026.11412768ICCIT 2025 (Accepted)
BongoMarine: A Resource-Optimized, Cost-Effective AUV Framework for Aquatic Monitoring in LMICs
International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, IEEE Xplore
MCT4SD 2025 (Accepted)
IoT-Enabled Low-Cost Adaptive Demand Controlled Ventilation for Classrooms Using Dynamic CO2-PM and Barometric Signatures
International Conference on Modern Computational Technologies for Sustainable Development, Springer LNNS
ICCIT 2025 (Accepted)
Dual-Task Real-Time Low-Light Lane and Pothole Detection for Resource-Constrained Environments
International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, IEEE Xplore
Let’s Connect
Contact
Open to thoughtful collaborations, research-driven ideas, embedded systems work, and meaningful conversations around technology and product building.
Available for collaborations
Let’s build something useful, elegant, and impactful.
If you have an idea, project, research opportunity, or simply want to connect, feel free to reach out. I’d love to discuss how software, hardware, and design thinking can come together to create something meaningful.