Our Team

The Minds BehindMars Exploration

Meet the passionate engineers, researchers, and innovators who make up MIST Mongol Barota. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise from across engineering fields to push the boundaries of Mars rover technology.

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Leadership Team

Our dedicated leaders who guide the team towards excellence and innovation

Raisul Islam Rahad

Raisul Islam Rahad

Team Leader
Computer Science & EngineeringLevel 4Leading the team towards URC 2026 and ARC 2026 with vision and technical expertise in robotics and AI systems.
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Faculty Advisors

Experienced faculty members providing guidance and institutional support

Mohammad Shahjahan Majib

Mohammad Shahjahan Majib

Chief Advisor
Brigadier General
Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MIST

Providing strategic guidance and institutional support for the team's mission towards URC 2026.

Lt. Col Md Abul Basar

Lt. Col Md Abul Basar

Faculty Adviser
Administration Wing, MIST

Administrative support and operational guidance for team activities and logistics.

Shah Md. Ahasan Siddique, CSCA™, CSWA

Shah Md. Ahasan Siddique, CSCA™, CSWA

Faculty Adviser
Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIST

Technical guidance in mechanical design and manufacturing processes for Aurora X-II development.

Md Rashid Ul Islam

Md Rashid Ul Islam

Faculty Adviser
Lecturer
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MIST

Software development and computer systems expertise for rover technology and autonomous systems.

Sub-teams

Specialized teams working together to create world-class Mars rovers

Mechanical Team

Responsible for rover chassis, arm design, wheel systems, and mechanical components.

Key Responsibilities

  • Body, Arm and Wheel module design and production
  • Science module design and production
  • Mechanical system integration
  • Manufacturing and assembly

Required Skills

CAD DesignManufacturingMaterials ScienceMechanical Analysis

Team Members

Reduan Ahmed
Reduan Ahmed
Team Lead
Mechanical Engineering
Tanvir Ahmed
Tanvir Ahmed
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
Sheikh Nazmul Islam
Sheikh Nazmul Islam
Team Member
Aeronautical Engineering
Miraz Bin Mizbah
Miraz Bin Mizbah
Team Member
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Abid Ekram
Abid Ekram
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
S. M. Azmain Abrar
S. M. Azmain Abrar
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
ZR Emon
ZR Emon
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
M M Fardin
M M Fardin
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
Nirzar SD Promi
Nirzar SD Promi
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
Rahik Mohammad
Rahik Mohammad
Team Member
Industrial & Production Engineering
Md Salman Islam
Md Salman Islam
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering
Zaber Islam Zihan
Zaber Islam Zihan
Team Member
Mechanical Engineering

Team Statistics

Our diverse and growing team across multiple engineering disciplines

40+
Active Members
6
Sub-teams
8
Engineering Departments
12+
Years Experience