Md Mahmudul Hasan

MS Materials Engineering

Advisor

Dr. Deep Choudhuri

Md Mahmudul Hasan

Md Mahmudul Hasan is a master’s student in the Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where he contributes as a graduate research assistant under the guidance of Dr. Deep Choudhuri. His research explores the non-classical nucleation of aluminum-based alloys, emphasizing the capture of metastable phases during the nucleation process—an advanced concept that diverges from the more traditional classical nucleation theory. An example of a non-classical nucleus is shown in the Figure below.

Machine-learned structure of a solid nucleus within liquid droplet

Hasan is proficient in classical molecular dynamics (MD) and ab initio MD and has expertise with specialized computational materials science software, including LAMMPS and VASP. In recognition of his contributions to materials science, Mahmudul was awarded the esteemed Ashman Award in April 2024, a significant accomplishment that highlights his excellence and commitment to advancing the field.

Mahmudul has published a research article as the lead author in the Journal of Materials Science: “Hasan, M.M., Srinivasan, S.G. and Choudhuri, D., 2024. Transformation-and twinning-induced plasticity in phase-separated bcc Nb-Zr alloys: an atomistic study. Journal of Materials Science, 59(12), pp.4728-4747.” In this work, he has used advanced hybrid MD-Monte Carlo technique to interrogate the effect of elemental segregations on the mechanical behavior for high-temperature Nb-Zr alloy meant for fusion/fission applications.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Md Mahmudul has a deep love for travel and the outdoors, particularly drawn to mountain landscapes and waterfalls, which provide him with a sense of adventure and tranquility. He also has a keen interest in cricket, served as a captain for the New Mexico Tech cricket team and leading the team in various tournaments, including events in Albuquerque. His leadership on the field complements his collaborative skills in the lab and classroom. Md Mahmudul is also passionate about volunteerism and community service. Back in Bangladesh, he was involved with Badhon, an organization dedicated to managing blood donations for people in need, where he worked to facilitate life-saving resources and support those in crisis.

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Important Dates

April 30th

Spring 2025 - Completion Paperwork

For Spring graduation to be eligible to participate in Commencement and have your degree conferred at the end of Spring semester in the month of May

The completed report of the advisory committee, iThenticate report from academic advisor, and ProQuest submission of the final thesis/dissertation must be submitted by April 30th, 2025 to the Center for Graduate Studies or one final copy of an accepted independent study paper must be submitted to the student’s advisor and advisory committee. Please refer to the Completion Guideline on the CGS website.

Must have submit your intent to graduate form prior to the beginning of the Spring 2025 semester.

Must submit your Diploma and Intent to Walk to the Registrar by April 1st, 2025.

Student degrees are not complete until final materials have been approved by the Center for Graduate Studies and the student receives final acceptance via email from the ProQuest system. Students are encouraged to submit their thesis/dissertation drafts earlier to ensure that it will be accepted by the Registrar's deadline.

Scholarships and Other Opportunities

There are some Endowed scholarship opportunities open to graduate students, which are listed here on the Endowed Scholarship website. Native American graduate students should contact the Financial Aid Office for further information on additional scholarship opportunities (financial_aid@nmt.edu).

Presidential Doctoral Fellowship for Research Training in Health Disparities (Click here for more info)

Due date: Feb. 1st, 2025

The University at Albany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities (CEMHD) is offering a compensated fellowship for students who want to pursue a doctoral degree in any academic program that the university has to offer, while simultaneously receiving transdisciplinary training in health disparities. Click here for more info.

NM Space Grant (https://nmspacegrant.nmsu.edu/)

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