The
inauguration of the project corner for the research project titled “Development
and Characterization of Locally Available Natural Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene (PP) Matrix Based Partially Degradable Composites for Civil
Construction” (Project ID: SRG-242310) was held on 24 May 2025 at Room B02,
Department of Textile Engineering, World University of Bangladesh.
The
program was honored by the presence of Prof. Zaki Imam, Registrar; Dr. Ruhul
Amin Khan, Advisor, Department of Textile Engineering; Md. Kamrul Hossain,
Joint Registrar; A.N. Ahsan Touhid Milton, Joint Registrar; Md. Mostafizur
Rahman, Principal Investigator and Head, Department of Textile Engineering
& Fashion Design; and Mohammad Bellal Hoque, Associate Investigator and
Senior Lecturer, Department of Textile Engineering & Fashion Design.
Four
enthusiastic students from the Department of Textile Engineering & Fashion
Design are actively participating as fellow researchers in this innovative
project. Additionally, students of the Department of Textile Engineering &
Fashion Design were present in this program and demonstrated their support and
interest in research and innovation.
Both
the Registrar and the Advisor encouraged students to engage deeply with
research and emphasized the importance of innovation and sustainability in the
field of Textile Engineering.
The
lab is now ready to fabricate natural fibrous composites and marks a
significant milestone in the research and development journey at the World
University of Bangladesh.