Research
August 2018 - May 2021
Research Assistant
3D Printing Lab, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University
Research design Composite fabrication
Mechanical testing of the developed composites
Data analysis, presentation, interpretation and writing manuscript
December 2013 - August 2018
Research Assistant
Md Abdul Hannan’s Lab, Dhaka University of Engineering Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Performed laboratory experiments
Data analysis and presentation
Conducting literature review
Research Projects & Outcomes
Fiber-reinforced 3D printed composites
Sustainable Textile Practices
Technology Development in Textile and Fashion Industry

Fiber-reinforced 3D printed composites
Published Articles
Mathur, K., Kabir, SMF., and Seyam, A.M. (2020). Tensile properties of 3D printed continuous fiberglass reinforced cellular composites. The Journal of The Textile Institute. 1-10. 3.
Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., & Seyam, A.M. (2020). The road to improved fiber-reinforced 3D printing technology. Technologies, 8 (51). 5. Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., & Seyam, A.M. (2020).
Impact resistance and failure mechanism of 3D printed continuous fiberreinforced cellular composites. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 1-15. 6.
Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., & Seyam, A.M. (2019). A critical review on 3D printed continuous fiber-reinforced composites: history, mechanism, materials and properties. Composite Structures, 111476.
Articles in Review
Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., & Seyam, A.M. (2021). Maximizing the performance of 3D printed fiber-reinforced composites. Journal of Composite Science.
Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., & Seyam, A.M. (2021). Comparing performance of 3D printed and injection molded fiber-reinforced composite parts in ring spinning traveler application
Seminars and Conferences
Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., Seyam A.M., (2020, Spring). 3D printed fiber-reinforced composites, Graduate Seminar, Wilson College of Textiles, NCSU, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., Seyam A.M., (2020). Current research state of fiber-reinforced 3D printing technology. The 3rd International Conference on Material Strength and Applied Mechanics, December 6-9, 2020, Online Conference (Invited).
Seyam, A.M., Kabir, SMF, Mathur, K., (2020). On the mechanics of 3D printed fiber-reinforced composites: assessment of tensile and impact of cellular structures, 2nd International Conference on Technical Textiles, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. February 18-20, 2020 (Invited).
Seyam, A.M., Kabir, SMF., Mathur, K., (2019). Impact rresistance of 3D printed fiber-reinforced cellular composites. International Conference on Innovative Textiles, MLV Textile and Engineering College, Bhilwara, India, December 6-7, 2019 (Invited).
Kabir, SMF., Seyam A.M, Mathur, K., (2019). Current research state of 3D printed fiber-reinforced composites. International Society of Industrial Fabric Manufacturers, Sringhill Suites by Marriott, Greenville, SC, October 21, 2019 (Invited)
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Sustainable Textile Practices
Innovation (IP)
Supported in the invention titled “Method of Textile Scouring and Bleaching of Cotton Knit Fabric without Pretreatment Chemicals at Elevated Temperature” applied to file patent in 2018 to the Department of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, Ministry of Industries, Dhaka, Bangladesh (not listed as a co-inventor due to university protocols)
Published Research
Akter, Maimuna, Maitry Bhattacharjee, Avik Kumar Dhar, Fahim Bin Abdur Rahman, Siddika Haque, Taslim Ur Rashid, and Kabir, SMF (2021). Cellulose-based hydrogels for wastewater treatment: a concise review. Gels, 7 (1).
Rashid, T. U., Kabir, SMF., Biswas, MC, Bhuiyan, MAR. (2020). Sustainable wastewater treatment via dye-surfactant interaction: a critical review. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 21 (2020), 9719-9745.
Kabir, SMF., Cueto, R., Balamurugan, S., Romeo, L. D., Kuttruff, J. T., Marx, B. D., & Negulescu, I. I. (2019). Removal of acid dyes from textile wastewaters using fish scales by absorption process. Clean Technologies, 1(1), 311-324.
Kabir, SMF, Chakraborty, S., Hoque, S. M., & Mathur, K. (2019). Sustainability assessment of cotton-based textile wet processing. Clean Technologies, 1(1), 232-246.
Kabir, SMF., Rashid, T. U., & Negulescu, I. I. (2019). Gelation of textile dye solution treated with fish scales. Gels, 5(3), 37.
Hannan, MA, Haque, H, Kabir, SMF, & Rahman, MMR (2019). Chemical-free scouring and bleaching of cotton knit fabric for optimum dyeing performance. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 37(4), 265–280.
Kabir, S., Sikdar, P., Haque, B., Bhuiyan, M. R., Ali, A., & Islam, M. N (2018). Cellulose-based hydrogel materials: chemistry, properties and their prospective applications. Progress in Biomaterials, 7 (9), 1-22.
Hannan, M. A., Haque, P., Kabir, SMF., Rahman, M. (2018). Scope of sustainable pretreatment of cotton knit fabric avoiding major chemicals. Journal of Natural Fibers, 15 (9).
Bhuiyan, M. R., Ali, A., Islam, A., Hannan, M. A., Kabir, SMF., & Islam, M. N. (2018). Coloration of polyester fiber with natural dye henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) without using mordant: a new approach towards a cleaner production. Fashion and Textiles, 5(1), 2.
Iqbal, M., Kabir, SMF., Rakib, M., Rashid, M., & Sikdar, P. (2018). Characterization of waste bamboo strips underscoring node effects. Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, 3(1), 163–173.
Research in Process/Review
Akter, Maimuna; Rahman, Fahim; Abedin, M. Zainal ; Kabir, SMF., (2021). Removal of reactive dyes from textile effluent using banana peel: isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Heliyon, (under review).
Seminars and Conferences
Hannan, M., Haque, P., Kabir, SMF., & Rahman, M. (2017). Scope of sustainable pretreatment of cotton knit fabric without using chemicals – an environmental friendly approach. 2017 2nd Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (ACESD 2017), Tokyo, Japan.
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Published Article
Chakraborty, S., Hoque, S. M., Kabir, SMF (2020). Predicting fashion trend using runway images: application of logistic regression in trend forecasting. International Journal of Fashion design, Technology and Education, 1-11. 4.
Kabir, SMF, Iqbal, M., Sikdar, P., Rahman, M., & Akhter, S. (2014). Optimization of parameters of cotton fabric whiteness. European Scientific Journal, 10(No. 36), 200-210.
Hannan, M., Islam, M., Kabir, SMF, Kafi, A., & Sheikh, S. (2014). Effect of yarn count & stitch length on shrinkage, GSM, and spirality of single jersy cotton knit fabric. European Scientific Journal, 10(No. 36), 188-199.
Hannan, M., Sheikh, S., Kabir, SMF., Hossain, M., & Rouf, M. (2014). Scope of knit denim products using reactive dye and convenient washing effects. International Journal of Recent Development in Engineering and Technology, 5(No. 3), 1-9.
Nasir, S., Sarker, M., & Kabir, SMF., (2014). CSR as a way of employee satisfaction and profit maximization. Bangladesh Textile Today, Volume no. 07(November).
Article in Review/Process:
Kabir, SMF., Haque., S., (2021). A mini review on the innovations in sizing of cotton. Journal of Natural Fibers
Seminars and Conferences
Stannard, C. & Kabir, SMF., (2018). Fishy Finery. Mounted Gallery Exhibit at the International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Cleveland, OH, Nov. 6-9, 2018.
Sheikh, S., Kabir, SMF., Hannan, M., Khan, A. (2015). Effect of woven fabric structure on dimensional stability- a lead time saving approach for the sustainability of Bangladeshi woven industries. International Integrative Research Conference on Governance in Transition: Perspective and Practice. BARD, Comilla, Bangladesh.
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