Rifat Kabir

Rifat Kabir, PhD, is an Experienced Engineer at Volvo Trucks North America, specializing in 1D Analysis for cooling systems and powertrain installations. Rifat's work includes steady-state and transient analyses, cooling performance evaluations, and optimization of components to enhance battery efficiency. Additionally, Rifat serves as a Scrum Master, managing teams and ensuring effective communication across various projects. Prior to this role, Rifat held positions as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, contributing to the design of cooling systems for hybrid airplanes and facilitating lab experiments in thermal and fluid mechanics. Rifat also has experience as a Manager in Core Operations at DNS Software Ltd., overseeing business documentation and stakeholder relations. Rifat holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, along with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.