Md Riaz Uddin Ahmed

Md Riaz Uddin Ahmed is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, affiliated with the Resch School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2015), M.S. (2010), and B.S. (2004) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, respectively.

• Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering (2015), University of South Carolina
• M.S. - Mechanical Engineering (2010), University of South Carolina
• Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (2004), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

His research focuses on Energy Harvesting, Mechanical Sensors, and Acoustic Metamaterials, with applications in Structural Health Monitoring, Wave Filtration, and Vibration Control. His work explores innovative uses of piezoelectric materials and bio-inspired designs like the Artificial Mechanical Cochlea.

His publications highlight advancements in acoustic metamaterials, low-frequency energy harvesting, and multi-mode acoustic systems, often involving collaborations with colleagues like S. Banerjee and H. Ahmed.

He has received notable awards including the C.C. Royal Trustee Fellowship and SPARC Graduate Research Grant from the University of South Carolina, and recognition from the Foxconn Smart City initiative.

His professional experience includes post-doctoral research, teaching roles, and industry work as a Design Engineer in Bangladesh. He also serves as a reviewer for journals such as Journal of the Acoustical Society of America and Nature Scientific Reports.