PhD Candidate · Human Factors · Clemson University

Hello, there!

I'm Rashedul Islam, an industrial engineer dedicated to optimizing Human-AI collaboration. I specialize in researching Extended Reality (XR) applications for high-stakes industries like aviation maintenance, air traffic control (ATC) and more.

Rashedul Islam
Diagnosing the Aviation Workforce Crisis for Advanced Technology Aircraft
Designing an AI-XR Interface for Aircraft Tire Inspection
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About

I'm a PhD candidate in Human Factors at Clemson University, where I research how people understand, interact with, and maintain trust in AI-assisted systems - especially in high-stakes domains where design failures have irreversible consequences.

My background spans industrial engineering, product development, and UX design. Before Clemson, I led product at a publishing company, directed compliance operations at a central bank, and founded an NGO coordination platform that distributed over $100,000 in relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I bring the same rigor I apply to research - mixed methods, systematic analysis, evidence-driven decisions - to everything I design. I'm interested in work that is genuinely hard, consequential, and worth doing well.

Currently

Leading NSF-funded research ($2M+) developing XR and AI systems for aircraft maintenance and air traffic control at Clemson University. GPA 4.00. Open to research collaborations and industry roles.


Work

Human Factors Researcher

Clemson University

Aug 2023 - Present
  • -Leading NSF-funded projects ($2M+) developing XR and AI systems for aviation maintenance and air traffic control.
  • -Spearheaded end-to-end UX research: SME interviews, task analyses, in-lab observations, and usability testing.
  • -Designed mixed-methods experiments assessing AI effectiveness in air traffic control.
  • -Mentored 4 undergraduate REU students and 10 high school scholars.
  • -Instructed Industrial Engineering course to 100+ students.

Founder

Shomonnoi Bangladesh

Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
  • -Established collaborative NGO coordination platform during COVID-19.
  • -Coordinated 65+ organizations and distributed $100,000+ in relief funds and goods to vulnerable communities.

Assistant Director

Bangladesh Bank

Jun 2021 - Aug 2023
  • -Conducted compliance inspections across 35 commercial banks.
  • -Proposed regulatory policy amendments aligned with industrial engineering methodologies.

Product Development Manager

Panjeree Publications Ltd.

Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
  • -Improved mobile application and web portal through usability analysis.
  • -Designed 18 sets of educational children's books.
  • -Enhanced user interface and reduced user journey redundancy.

Industrial Engineering Intern

Reedisha Knitex Limited

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
  • -Established U-shaped manufacturing layout for 300+ workers.
  • -Optimized maintenance scheduling; increased production by 21%.

Education

Clemson University

PhD, Industrial Engineering (Human Factors)

Clemson University

GPA 4.00
2023 – 2027
Clemson University

MS, Industrial Engineering

Clemson University

GPA 4.00
2023 – 2025
BUET

BS, Industrial & Production Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

GPA 3.48
2015 – 2019

Fav Tools

Figma

UX Design

R Studio

Data Analysis

Atlas.ti

Qualitative Analysis

RAMSIS

Physical Ergonomics

SolidWorks

Product Design

Arena

Process Simulation

Free Resource

UX Research Methods for High-Stakes Systems

A practical guide covering cognitive task analysis, SME interviews, and mixed-methods usability evaluation for safety-critical domains.