Instructor Curriculum Vitae
Rahman, Md Habibur
Education
The University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Artificial Intelligence, 2026-present
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Texas, USA
Master of Science in Physics, CGPA: 3.36/4.00 2021-2023
Jahangirnagar University (JU) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Master of Science in Physics, CGPA: 3.70/4.00 2017-2019
Jahangirnagar University (JU) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science in Physics, CGPA: 3.37/4.00 2013-2017
Teaching Experience
Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, Texas December 2025 --- Present
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
1. Curriculum & Modality: Design and deliver an applied physics curriculum across varied modalities, ensuring course objectives align with workforce placement and industry demands for technical and healthcare programs.
2. Active Learning & Real-Life Integration: Translate complex physical theories into real-world, clinical problem-solving scenarios, encouraging interdisciplinary skills, active learning, and teamwork among diverse student populations.
3. LMS & Technology Integration: Utilize adaptive learning technologies, Python simulations, and comprehensive Learning Management Systems (LMS) to organize course materials and create personalized learning pathways prior to the first day of classes.
4. Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Measure end-of-course learning outcomes against industry competencies, providing timely, constructive feedback to support student persistence and program assessment.
Texas A&M Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas December 2025 --- May 2026
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
1. Instructional Strategy: Instruct calculus- and algebra-based physics sequences, building a strong conceptual foundation that aligns with transfer frameworks for engineering and pre-professional health science majors.
2. Critical Thinking Development: Foster academic literacy and higher-order thinking through multifaceted assignments, research-based projects, and the integration of computational modeling tools (Mathematica, Python).
3. Student Advisement & Support: Dedicate regular office hours to academic coaching, providing individualized support and advising students on educational pathways and career opportunities in STEM.
4. Curriculum Oversight: Assume primary responsibility for syllabus maintenance, course rigor, and academic integrity in accordance with institutional policies and academic calendars.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Texas October 2025 --- Present
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
1. Diverse Student Needs: Deliver conceptual physics instruction tailored to non-traditional learners, adapting teaching methods to support students navigating academic challenges in workforce development programs.
2. Evaluation of Learning: Measure WECM end-of-course learning outcomes via competency-based assessments to fairly and consistently evaluate student progress toward workforce entry and certification.
3. Student Support: Build rapport with students and foster a positive learning environment, implementing flexible instructional strategies to encourage student retention and persistence.
4. Facility Stewardship: Exercise strict stewardship of college laboratory facilities, ensuring all instruction meets institutional safety protocols and providing a secure applied learning environment.
Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory, NC May 2025 --- Present
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
1. Data-Driven Retention: Analyze student performance metrics to identify at-risk learners, implementing targeted instructional interventions and retention plans to promote student success.
2. Institutional Effectiveness: Collaborate with the STEM division on curriculum review, contributing to the development of articulation agreements and measurable learning outcomes.
3. Resource Accessibility: Develop and integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) to reduce student costs, communicating required course materials effectively to support equitable access.
4. Policy Compliance: Manage attendance records, grade distributions, and course schedules, strictly adhering to the academic calendar and registrar deadlines.
MedQuest College, Lexington, KY April 2025 --- February 2026
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
1. Assessment & Accreditation: Designed and administered assessments aligned with stringent program accreditation standards, providing prompt and fair feedback to drive continuous pedagogical improvement.
2. Course Management: Managed all course administration, grading, and secure student records within the institution's LMS, ensuring a smooth operational flow and strict confidentiality.
3. Interpersonal Communication: Communicated effectively with colleagues, administrators, and students to foster an engaging academic environment and promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
West Valley College, Saratoga, CA June 2024 --- December 2024
Instructional Technician
1. Laboratory Stewardship & Safety: Coordinated the logistical preparation of laboratory experiments, ensuring all equipment, digital data acquisition systems, and classrooms strictly met OSHA and institutional safety standards.
2. Mentorship & Training: Trained students and faculty on the safe operation of advanced instrumentation, functioning as a peer mentor and fostering a secure, collaborative lab environment.
3. SOP Documentation: Updated and maintained laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with established college policies and safety guidelines.
West Catholic Preparatory High School, Philadelphia, PA August 2023 --- June 2024
Science Teacher --- Computer Science & Physics
1. Dual Enrollment Readiness: Developed and delivered rigorous, cross-disciplinary Physics and Computer Science instruction, utilizing active learning and project-based methodologies applicable to high school campus instruction.
2. Advisement & Extracurriculars: Served as a faculty advisor, providing college and career counseling to help students make informed educational decisions; sponsored and actively participated in extracurricular STEM initiatives.
3. Curriculum Alignment: Collaborated with department colleagues to align the curriculum with NGSS standards and participated actively in school-wide accreditation processes.
4. Classroom Management: Cultivated a positive, secure classroom environment grounded in academic rigor, effectively addressing challenges and supporting individual learner differences.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX August 2021 -- August 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant --- Physics
1. Laboratory Instruction: Facilitated undergraduate physics laboratory courses, maintaining lab safety standards and guiding students through experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
2. Academic Support: Conducted weekly office hours and review workshops, providing supplemental instruction and academic coaching to improve student mastery of core concepts.
3. Assessment & Evaluation: Evaluated student performance on lab reports and examinations, providing comprehensive, timely feedback for large-enrollment courses.
Licenses and Certifications
Work Experience
Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, Texas December 2025 --- Present
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
ü Curriculum & Modality: Design and deliver an applied physics curriculum across varied modalities, ensuring course objectives align with workforce placement and industry demands for technical and healthcare programs.
ü Active Learning & Real-Life Integration: Translate complex physical theories into real-world, clinical problem-solving scenarios, encouraging interdisciplinary skills, active learning, and teamwork among diverse student populations.
ü LMS & Technology Integration: Utilize adaptive learning technologies, Python simulations, and comprehensive Learning Management Systems (LMS) to organize course materials and create personalized learning pathways prior to the first day of classes.
ü Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Measure end-of-course learning outcomes against industry competencies, providing timely, constructive feedback to support student persistence and program assessment.
Texas A&M Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas December 2025 --- May 2026
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
ü Instructional Strategy: Instruct calculus- and algebra-based physics sequences, building a strong conceptual foundation that aligns with transfer frameworks for engineering and pre-professional health science majors.
ü Critical Thinking Development: Foster academic literacy and higher-order thinking through multifaceted assignments, research-based projects, and the integration of computational modeling tools (Mathematica, Python).
ü Student Advisement & Support: Dedicate regular office hours to academic coaching, providing individualized support and advising students on educational pathways and career opportunities in STEM.
ü Curriculum Oversight: Assume primary responsibility for syllabus maintenance, course rigor, and academic integrity in accordance with institutional policies and academic calendars.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Texas October 2025 --- Present
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
ü Diverse Student Needs: Deliver conceptual physics instruction tailored to non-traditional learners, adapting teaching methods to support students navigating academic challenges in workforce development programs.
ü Evaluation of Learning: Measure WECM end-of-course learning outcomes via competency-based assessments to fairly and consistently evaluate student progress toward workforce entry and certification.
ü Student Support: Build rapport with students and foster a positive learning environment, implementing flexible instructional strategies to encourage student retention and persistence.
ü Facility Stewardship: Exercise strict stewardship of college laboratory facilities, ensuring all instruction meets institutional safety protocols and providing a secure applied learning environment.
Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory, NC May 2025 --- Present
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
ü Data-Driven Retention: Analyze student performance metrics to identify at-risk learners, implementing targeted instructional interventions and retention plans to promote student success.
ü Institutional Effectiveness: Collaborate with the STEM division on curriculum review, contributing to the development of articulation agreements and measurable learning outcomes.
ü Resource Accessibility: Develop and integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) to reduce student costs, communicating required course materials effectively to support equitable access.
ü Policy Compliance: Manage attendance records, grade distributions, and course schedules, strictly adhering to the academic calendar and registrar deadlines.
MedQuest College, Lexington, KY April 2025 --- February 2026
Adjunct Instructor --- Physics
ü Assessment & Accreditation: Designed and administered assessments aligned with stringent program accreditation standards, providing prompt and fair feedback to drive continuous pedagogical improvement.
ü Course Management: Managed all course administration, grading, and secure student records within the institution's LMS, ensuring a smooth operational flow and strict confidentiality.
ü Interpersonal Communication: Communicated effectively with colleagues, administrators, and students to foster an engaging academic environment and promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
West Valley College, Saratoga, CA June 2024 --- December 2024
Instructional Technician
ü Laboratory Stewardship & Safety: Coordinated the logistical preparation of laboratory experiments, ensuring all equipment, digital data acquisition systems, and classrooms strictly met OSHA and institutional safety standards.
ü Mentorship & Training: Trained students and faculty on the safe operation of advanced instrumentation, functioning as a peer mentor and fostering a secure, collaborative lab environment.
ü SOP Documentation: Updated and maintained laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with established college policies and safety guidelines.
West Catholic Preparatory High School, Philadelphia, PA August 2023 --- June 2024
Science Teacher --- Computer Science & Physics
ü Dual Enrollment Readiness: Developed and delivered rigorous, cross-disciplinary Physics and Computer Science instruction, utilizing active learning and project-based methodologies applicable to high school campus instruction.
ü Advisement & Extracurriculars: Served as a faculty advisor, providing college and career counseling to help students make informed educational decisions; sponsored and actively participated in extracurricular STEM initiatives.
ü Curriculum Alignment: Collaborated with department colleagues to align the curriculum with NGSS standards and participated actively in school-wide accreditation processes.
ü Classroom Management: Cultivated a positive, secure classroom environment grounded in academic rigor, effectively addressing challenges and supporting individual learner differences.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX August 2021 -- August 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant --- Physics
ü Laboratory Instruction: Facilitated undergraduate physics laboratory courses, maintaining lab safety standards and guiding students through experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
ü Academic Support: Conducted weekly office hours and review workshops, providing supplemental instruction and academic coaching to improve student mastery of core concepts.
ü Assessment & Evaluation: Evaluated student performance on lab reports and examinations, providing comprehensive, timely feedback for large-enrollment courses.
Professional Associations
Professional Development
Research Experiences
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 2021 --- Present
Graduate Research Assistant
ü Professional Development: Contributed to academic discipline through active research on multidimensional nonlinear fractional differential equations, maintaining subject matter currency.
ü Publication & Dissemination: Authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed mathematical physics journals and presented findings at academic conferences to advance institutional research goals.
ü Computational Mastery: Utilized advanced technology tools to improve approximate solutions for complex systems, developing skills directly transferable to modern physics instruction.
Jahangirnagar University, Department of Physics, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2017 --- 2019
Graduate Research Assistant
ü Applied Research: Conducted computational research on transition-metal-doped boron nitride nanomaterials for clean energy and hydrogen storage applications.
ü Technical Skill Development: Collaborated on experimental design, data analysis, and documentation, establishing a strong foundation in laboratory practices and scientific reporting.
ü Investigated material properties to advance clean and sustainable energy technologies.
ü Contributed to experimental design, data analysis, and reporting within the Condensed Matter Physics Research Lab.
Awards & Affiliations
· Graduate PGRA (Presidential Graduate Research Assistantship) from UTRGV
· Research Engaged Scholar Showcase Award from the Office of Engaged Scholarship from UTRGV
· Member of APS (American Physical Society)