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Md Asif Bin Karim

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About

My research focuses on Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies, investigating their application in immersive learning, digital twin simulations, and remote collaboration environments. I examine how user interaction paradigms and spatial awareness in immersive settings influence cognitive processes, decision-making efficacy, and system usability, integrating methodologies from human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, and systems engineering. A central pillar of my research addresses haptic feedback systems and multimodal immersion, exploring how tactile sensations augment presence, task accuracy, and operator confidence in XR applications. Drawing on over five years of professional experience in the manufacturing sector, my primary objective is to translate VR/XR and haptic technologies into manufacturing contexts;facilitating applications such as virtual assembly training, remote diagnostics, ergonomic validation, and operator guidance through immersive digital twins, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency, workplace safety, and workforce skill acquisition.

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Master's in Computer Science
Aug 2023 – Present · Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

  • Research focus: Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), and HCI
  • Advisor: Aryabrata Basu, Ph.D.
  • Relevant coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Analysis of Algorithms

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology

B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering
Jan 2015 – Sep 2019 · Rajshahi, Bangladesh

  • Research focus: IoT, Embedded Systems, and Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Advisor: Md Manirul Islam, M.Sc.
  • Relevant coursework: Microcontroller Programming, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing

Skills

  • C#
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Python
  • KiCad
  • Proteus
  • Figma
  • Unity
  • Godot
  • Git
  • LaTeX

Publications

Selected publications and research

Certifications

Selected credentials and courses

GitHub Professional Certificate

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GitHub

2024

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Career

Graduate Research Assistant
[Aug 2025] – Present · [Arkansas, USA]

Team Lead @ Quality Management
[Feb 2023] – [Jul 2025] · [2 yrs 6 mos] · [Dhaka, Bangladesh]

  • Ensured the project organization as per SLA and reduce process variations to improve the Sigma Score of the individual process through proper implementation of DMAIC methodology Production Support, fault analysis, providing solutions, and introducing new Processes.
  • Was responsible for troubleshooting issues and identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and prevent recurring problems.
  • Was responsible for making any Engineerin g Change to accelerate productivity and efficiency as well as reducing the non-conformity rate
  • Performed SPC & FMEA methods to identify the relative impact of different failures.
Team Lead @ Manufacturing Process Engineering
[Oct 2020] – [Jan 2023] · [2 yrs 6 mos] · [Dhaka, Bangladesh]

  • Implemented and ensured statistical process control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to monitor and improve process stability and capability (Cp, Cpk).
  • Drove Lean Six Sigma projects to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Monitored critical process parameters (CPP) and critical quality attributes (CQA) to ensure product compliance with internal and external specifications.
Production Engineer @ Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM)
[Mar 2020] – [Oct 2020] · [0 yrs 7 mos] · [Narshingdi, Bangladesh]

  • Emphasized reducing process rejection by implementing various Lean tools and Kaizen.
  • Focused on achieving maximum FTR, UPH, PPMH, and Efficiency, while minimizing OQC lot rejects.

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