Advancing Cooling Technologies for Future Systems

Khan Mohammad Rabbi journeyed nearly 9,000 miles from Barguna, Bangladesh, to pursue his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at UCF after earning his bachelor’s degree from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. As an international student, the transition was challenging, but support from his family and UCF’s strong global reputation motivated him to succeed.

During his time at UCF, Rabbi focused on designing and developing liquid cooling systems for next-generation devices and machines. His research explored both active and passive cooling technologies, including innovative three-dimensional flexible cooling solutions with applications in data centers, electric vehicles, and space systems. “What always amazes me at UCF… is the collaborative nature of research,” he says, noting partnerships with industry leaders like NASA and Lockheed Martin.

Rabbi’s work gained recognition at the 2020 UCF Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, where he was named runner-up. The experience allowed him to communicate complex research to a broader audience, and he credits his wife for helping him refine his presentation from a non-technical perspective.

Throughout his doctoral studies, Rabbi received numerous awards, including the Doctoral Research Support Award, Best Poster Award at the IEEE iTherm Conference, and the ORC Doctoral Fellowship. His dedication to research and innovation positioned him for a successful transition into industry.

After graduating in 2022, Rabbi began his career as a Semiconductor Research Engineer at Intel, where he continues to advance thermal management technologies for cutting-edge systems.

• Runner-up, 2020 UCF 3MT Competition
• Doctoral Research Support Award (2020)
• Best Poster Award, IEEE iTherm Conference (2020)
• Second Place, Technical Elevator Pitch Contest (2020)
• Best MAE Poster Award (2019)
• UCF Global CPT Tuition Scholarship (2020)
• FLEARN Graduate Research Mentor Scholarship (2018–2020)
• ORC Doctoral Fellowship (2017)

Rabbi continues to apply his expertise in thermal engineering to develop innovative cooling solutions that support the future of advanced electronics and systems.