Mashfiq Zihad
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented research assistant with experience in structural analysis, hydrodynamic modeling, and field sensing networks. Skilled in Python programming, data analysis, and sensor integration. Focused on developing practical monitoring tools that improve bridge diagnostics, vehicle detection, and infrastructure safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted project with the Georgia Department of Transportation on over-height vehicle detection and bridge strike mitigation as a Graduate Research Assistant in BEaM Lab at Georgia Southern University. In this role, I design and deploy field sensing networks on highway overpasses, integrating hardware. Designed and deployed field sensing networks on highway overpasses, integrating Raspberry Pi single-board computers with vibration and environmental sensors to enable real-time monitoring of bridge performance. pipelines using Python. Developed end-to-end digital twin frameworks and computer vision pipelines using Python to automate vehicle detection, clearance evaluation, and structural diagnostics from reality capture and sensor data.
- Assisted in conducting faculty research projects within various laboratories at Georgia Southern University.
- Collected and arranged data systematically for university research studies.
- Evaluated academic literature and synthesized key findings to aid in project development.
Research Assistant
Institute of Water and Flood Management
Dhaka, Bangladesh
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted numerical analysis and hydrodynamic modeling of Jamuna River to evaluate flow dynamics and river behavior, supporting the Nodi Project at Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET.
- Conducted literature reviews and gathered sources for Georgia Southern University research projects, enhancing project foundation.
- Collected and organized survey data for faculty studies, ensuring accuracy of research records.
- Entered and verified participant information in spreadsheets, maintaining data integrity for research analysis.
Lecturer
Mymensingh Engineering College
Mymensingh, Bangladesh
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported undergraduate instruction in civil engineering by teaching courses in concrete structures design and environmental engineering.
Prepared course materials, delivered lectures, and graded assignments and exams to reinforce structural and environmental engineering fundamentals.
Assisted student learning through clear instruction, course preparation, and consistent evaluation of academic work. - Supported undergraduate instruction in civil engineering by teaching courses in concrete structures design and environmental engineering.Prepared course materials, delivered lectures, and graded assignments and exams to reinforce structural and environmental engineering fundamentals.Assisted student learning through clear instruction, course preparation, and consistent evaluation of academic work.
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with department syllabus and semester requirements.
- Evaluated assignments, quizzes, and exam scripts according to college grading standards to maintain academic integrity and assess student performance.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technolog
Bangladesh05-2022
Skills
- Structural analysis
- Field sensor networks
- Sensor integration
- Python programming
- Data analysis
- Fluid dynamics analysis
- Surveying
Accomplishments
- Top Poster Award in Student Research Symposium, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA (April 2026)
- Language Test (IELTS) - Overall Band 7.5 (Listening: 7.5, Reading: 7.5, Speaking: 7.5, Writing: 6.5
Timeline
Research Assistant
Georgia Southern University
01.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Institute of Water and Flood Management
09.2023 - 11.2024
Lecturer
Mymensingh Engineering College
09.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technolog