Goutam Kumar Biswas
M.S. & PhD Researcher | Nanoscale Thermal & Optical Phenomena | Laser–Matter Interaction | Heat Transfer Modeling | Seeking Summer 2026 Internship
📍 Orlando, Florida, United States · 📧 goutam@ucf.edu
About
PhD researcher in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida, specializing in nanoscale thermal and optical phenomena in Nano-Electrospray Laser Deposition (NELD). My work spans nanoparticle transport, laser–matter interaction, and temperature evolution in thin-film and film–substrate systems — combining advanced analytical modeling with hands-on experimental processing.
Research areas include CO₂ laser sintering, 3D analytical heat transfer modeling, transient and steady-state temperature fields from Gaussian laser beams, multilayer thin-film heat conduction, laser-assisted copper line deposition, and nanoparticle consolidation on silicon substrates for micro- and nano-fabrication.
I earned my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). I am completing my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluid track) at UCF in Spring 2026, and continuing toward my PhD (expected Aug 2026). Actively seeking a Summer 2026 internship in thermal engineering, laser processing, or nanomanufacturing.
Experience
UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Part-time · 2 yrs 11 mos
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2025 – Present · 8 mos
- Teach undergraduate-level courses and laboratory sections in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at UCF, supporting student learning in core engineering topics.
- Lead recitation sessions, grade assignments and exams, and provide office-hour support to enhance student comprehension of course material.
- Develop supplementary instructional materials and coordinate with faculty to align course delivery with curriculum objectives.
Graduate Assistant
May 2025 – Aug 2025 · 4 mos
- Supported departmental operations and research activities within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department during the summer semester.
- Assisted faculty and research staff with administrative and logistical tasks to facilitate ongoing laboratory and course preparation.
- Maintained research documentation and contributed to project coordination for the NELD research group.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2024 – Apr 2025 · 9 mos
- Taught laboratory and recitation sections for undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, supporting approximately 30+ students per section.
- Assisted in preparing course materials, grading assignments, and facilitating exam review sessions.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and academic guidance during office hours to reinforce student understanding of fundamental engineering concepts.
Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Orlando, Florida (On-site)
- Conducted research on Nano-Electrospray Laser Deposition (NELD), investigating nanoparticle transport mechanisms and laser-assisted sintering on silicon substrates.
- Developed 3D analytical heat transfer models for transient and steady-state temperature fields generated by Gaussian CO₂ laser beams in thin-film/substrate systems.
- Performed experimental laser processing including spin coating, CO₂ laser alignment, and copper nanoparticle consolidation for micro- and nano-fabrication applications.
- Applied MATLAB and Python to simulate multilayer heat conduction and validate analytical models against experimental measurements.
Graduate Assistant
UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · May 2023 – Aug 2023 · 4 mos · Orlando, Florida (Hybrid)
- Provided research and administrative support to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department during the summer semester at UCF.
- Assisted faculty with preparation for the upcoming academic year including laboratory setup, equipment calibration, and research documentation.
- Contributed to early-stage NELD research activities, gaining hands-on experience with nanoparticle deposition equipment and lab protocols.
ORCGS Doctoral Fellow
University of Central Florida · Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Florida, United States
- Received full doctoral fellowship funding from UCF’s Office of Research and Commercialization Graduate School (ORCGS) to support dissertation research in nanoscale thermal and optical phenomena.
- Commenced PhD research on Nano-Electrospray Laser Deposition (NELD), investigating nanoparticle transport, deposition, and laser-assisted sintering on silicon substrates.
- Developed foundational understanding of laser–matter interaction and thin-film heat transfer modeling relevant to micro- and nano-fabrication applications.
Education
University of Central Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Aug 2022 – Aug 2026 (Expected)
Skills: Spin Coating, CO₂ Laser Alignment, Heat Transfer Modeling, MATLAB, Python, and more.
Waters | Wyatt Technology
Diploma of Education — Nanotechnology
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Skills: Measuring Zeta Potential of Nanoparticles and Mobius Particle Analyzer.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Computational & Programming
- MATLAB
- Python
- Star-CCM+
- Physics-Informed Modeling
Engineering & Design
- SOLIDWORKS
- Heat Transfer Modeling
- CO₂ Laser Processing
- Spin Coating
Data & Analysis
- Origin (Software)
- Zeta Potential Measurement
- Nanoparticle Analysis
- Mobius Particle Analyzer
Contact & Links
📧 Email: goutamkbiswas@ucf.edu
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/goutam-kumar-biswas-817420aa
🏫 Institution: University of Central Florida, Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering