Rubaiya Murshed

Dr. Rubaiya Murshed serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Engineering, joining the faculty in Fall 2023. She teaches Thermodynamics, Engineering Materials Science, and associated laboratory courses while maintaining dual research programs in photovoltaics and engineering education.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. Murshed's research spans advanced photovoltaic materials development—particularly tin-based perovskite solar cells with focus on electron transport layers and lead-free alternatives—and innovative engineering education through technology-integrated active learning strategies. Her materials work targets solar cell efficiency and stability improvements using novel doping and structural engineering approaches, while her education research develops evidence-based pedagogical frameworks for enhanced classroom engagement.

Her 9 research outputs (2023-2025) reveal strong interdisciplinary focus, with photovoltaics publications emphasizing material synthesis and device optimization, and education research contributions advancing active learning methodologies. This dual-track scholarship demonstrates significant early-career productivity.

Recognition includes:

• 2nd Best Paper Award, New Engineering Educator Division (ASEE, 2025)
• Faculty Research Development Program grant (2025)
• KEEN Faculty Development award (2025)
• Student-as-Partner Program funding (CTLE, 2025)
• Innovative Teaching Grant (CTLE, 2024)

Dr. Murshed actively secures internal research funding while building her scholarly profile, with current projects spanning photovoltaic materials characterization and educational technology implementation. She mentors students through cooperative education programs and the Student-as-Partner initiative, fostering collaborative research experiences.

Though no dedicated lab name is specified, her photovoltaics research implies development of materials synthesis and characterization capabilities within the Mechanical Engineering Department's facilities, supporting hands-on student research in renewable energy technologies.