<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="3.10.0">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><updated>2026-01-01T23:31:27+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/feed.xml</id><title type="html">Fashiar’s Homepage</title><subtitle>personal description</subtitle><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><entry><title type="html">Great Wrap-up of Winter Simulation Conference 2025 in Seattle!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/12/WINSIM-Conference/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Great Wrap-up of Winter Simulation Conference 2025 in Seattle!" /><published>2025-12-10T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-12-10T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/12/WINSIM-Conference</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/12/WINSIM-Conference/"><![CDATA[<p>Great wrap-up from the Winter Simulation Conference! As always, conferences are such a fantastic experience — our research group presentations, the feedback, the fresh ideas, seeing real industry applications, and, of course, catching up with old friends, students, and colleagues, and making new connections.<br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/WINSIM_2025.png" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Great wrap-up from the Winter Simulation Conference! As always, conferences are such a fantastic experience — our research group presentations, the feedback, the fresh ideas, seeing real industry applications, and, of course, catching up with old friends, students, and colleagues, and making new connections.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Congratulations to Jose Arvizu on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Jose-MS-Thesis/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Congratulations to Jose Arvizu on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!" /><published>2025-07-25T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-07-25T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Jose-MS-Thesis</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Jose-MS-Thesis/"><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Jose Arvizu on the successful defense of his Master’s thesis, “Digital Twin for Real-Time Monitoring and Control of Conveyor Systems Using FlexSim, AI and PLC Integration.” This accomplishment highlights his dedication to advancing the field of intelligent manufacturing through rigorous research. His work contributes to the integration of simulation, artificial intelligence, and automation for enhanced real-time monitoring and control of industrial systems. <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Jose_Graduation.PNG" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jose Arvizu on the successful defense of his Master’s thesis, “Digital Twin for Real-Time Monitoring and Control of Conveyor Systems Using FlexSim, AI and PLC Integration.” This accomplishment highlights his dedication to advancing the field of intelligent manufacturing through rigorous research. His work contributes to the integration of simulation, artificial intelligence, and automation for enhanced real-time monitoring and control of industrial systems.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Congratulations to Peggy C. Discenza on Her Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Peggy-MS-Thesis/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Congratulations to Peggy C. Discenza on Her Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!" /><published>2025-05-16T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-05-16T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Peggy-MS-Thesis</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Peggy-MS-Thesis/"><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Peggy C. Discenza on successfully defending your Master’s thesis, “Sustainable Agriculture Through Data-Driven Land and Soil Management for Rural Farming Communities”! The use of AI/ML algorithms for crop prediction and the understanding of data-driven methods for soil management are key innovations that will significantly enhance agricultural sustainability. Your dedication to advancing sustainable farming practices through data-driven approaches is truly commendable! <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Thesis_Defense_Peggy.png" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Congratulations to Peggy C. Discenza on successfully defending your Master’s thesis, “Sustainable Agriculture Through Data-Driven Land and Soil Management for Rural Farming Communities”! The use of AI/ML algorithms for crop prediction and the understanding of data-driven methods for soil management are key innovations that will significantly enhance agricultural sustainability. Your dedication to advancing sustainable farming practices through data-driven approaches is truly commendable!]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Wrap-up of “Computer Simulation Applications” Course in Spring 2025!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Simulation-Class/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Wrap-up of “Computer Simulation Applications” Course in Spring 2025!" /><published>2025-05-14T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-05-14T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Simulation_Class</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Simulation-Class/"><![CDATA[<p>We wrapped up the Spring 2025 “Computer Simulation Applications” class with outstanding project presentations, great discussions, delicious food, and lots of fun! 🎉 Students showcased impressive simulations and real-world problem-solving skills. A big thank you to everyone for your hard work and energy throughout the semester—what a great way to end the course on a high note!👏💻🍕 <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Simulation_Class_2025.JPG" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[We wrapped up the Spring 2025 “Computer Simulation Applications” class with outstanding project presentations, great discussions, delicious food, and lots of fun! 🎉 Students showcased impressive simulations and real-world problem-solving skills. A big thank you to everyone for your hard work and energy throughout the semester—what a great way to end the course on a high note!👏💻🍕]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Congratulations to Alan Corral Lopez on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Alan-MS-Thesis/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Congratulations to Alan Corral Lopez on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!" /><published>2025-05-13T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-05-13T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Alan-MS-Thesis</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/05/Alan-MS-Thesis/"><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Alan Corral Lopez on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “A Digital Twin Approach to Job Shop Scheduling: Simulation and Optimization in AnyLogic.” his achievement highlights his dedication to advancing intelligent manufacturing through simulation-driven insights. His work exemplifies the integration of digital technologies to optimize complex systems, and we’re proud of his contribution to the field. Well done! <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Alan_Graduation.PNG" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Congratulations to Alan Corral Lopez on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “A Digital Twin Approach to Job Shop Scheduling: Simulation and Optimization in AnyLogic.” his achievement highlights his dedication to advancing intelligent manufacturing through simulation-driven insights. His work exemplifies the integration of digital technologies to optimize complex systems, and we’re proud of his contribution to the field. Well done!]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Digital Twin Demo at IMSE Day 2025</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/04/IMSE-Day-Demo/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Digital Twin Demo at IMSE Day 2025" /><published>2025-04-17T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-04-17T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/04/IMSE-Day-Demo</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/04/IMSE-Day-Demo/"><![CDATA[<p>It was an exciting day as we presented our poster and showcased the Digital Twin research for the conveyor system, led by Jose Arvizu, a talented Master’s student in Computer Engineering. His work demonstrates the power of real-time modeling and simulation to optimize manufacturing processes.</p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[It was an exciting day as we presented our poster and showcased the Digital Twin research for the conveyor system, led by Jose Arvizu, a talented Master’s student in Computer Engineering. His work demonstrates the power of real-time modeling and simulation to optimize manufacturing processes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Spring Into Fun with Mid-Semester Lab Bash</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/02/Spring-Lab-Party/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Spring Into Fun with Mid-Semester Lab Bash" /><published>2025-02-16T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-16T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/02/Spring-Lab-Party</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2025/02/Spring-Lab-Party/"><![CDATA[<p>The Spring Lab Party was such a blast! We had amazing food and tons of laughs while celebrating the Spring semester. It was the perfect chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy quality time with friends and family. It’s going to be even better next time! <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Spring_Lab_Party_2025.jpeg" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Spring Lab Party was such a blast! We had amazing food and tons of laughs while celebrating the Spring semester. It was the perfect chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy quality time with friends and family. It’s going to be even better next time!]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Congratulations to Dana Zamorano on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/12/Dana-MS-Thesis/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Congratulations to Dana Zamorano on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!" /><published>2024-12-06T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2024-12-06T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/12/Dana-MS-Thesis</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/12/Dana-MS-Thesis/"><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Dana Zamorano on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “Optimal Route Planning Considering Microlevel Sequence of Delivery Tasks Using Computer Simulation.” 🎓 His work brings valuable insights into logistics optimization through simulation modeling. Dana’s dedication, innovation, and analytical skills truly shine in this research—an impressive milestone and well-deserved success! 👏📊 Best wishes on your next journey! <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Dana_Thesis.PNG" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Congratulations to Dana Zamorano on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “Optimal Route Planning Considering Microlevel Sequence of Delivery Tasks Using Computer Simulation.” 🎓 His work brings valuable insights into logistics optimization through simulation modeling. Dana’s dedication, innovation, and analytical skills truly shine in this research—an impressive milestone and well-deserved success! 👏📊 Best wishes on your next journey!]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Congratulations to Atikur Rahman on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/08/Atikur-MS-Thesis/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Congratulations to Atikur Rahman on His Successful Master’s Thesis Defense!" /><published>2024-08-05T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2024-08-05T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/08/Atikur-MS-Thesis</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/08/Atikur-MS-Thesis/"><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to S.M. Atikur Rahman on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “Integrating Machine Learning and Simulation for Resource Planning of Hospital Systems based on Predicted Length of Stay!” His innovative work combines machine learning and simulation to improve hospital resource planning, showcasing his dedication and expertise. We’re incredibly proud of his achievement and excited to see what comes next! <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/Atikur_Thesis.jpeg" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Congratulations to S.M. Atikur Rahman on successfully defending his Master’s thesis, “Integrating Machine Learning and Simulation for Resource Planning of Hospital Systems based on Predicted Length of Stay!” His innovative work combines machine learning and simulation to improve hospital resource planning, showcasing his dedication and expertise. We’re incredibly proud of his achievement and excited to see what comes next!]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Won the Runner-Up Position in the HSPI-2024 Simulation Competition</title><link href="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/02/HSPI-Runner-Up/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Won the Runner-Up Position in the HSPI-2024 Simulation Competition" /><published>2024-02-15T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2024-02-15T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/02/HSPI-Runner-Up</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://fashiar.github.io/posts/2024/02/HSPI-Runner-Up/"><![CDATA[<p>We are thrilled to share that our team recently participated in the FlexSim simulation building competition at the 2024 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) Conference and emerged as the runner-up! This competition brought together some of the brightest minds in healthcare systems simulation, and we were proud to showcase our skills and innovative approach to solving real-world challenges. <br /></p>

<p><img width="700" src="/images/HSPI_2024.jpg" /></p>]]></content><author><name>Md Fashiar Rahman, Ph.D.</name><email>mrahman13@utep.edu</email></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share that our team recently participated in the FlexSim simulation building competition at the 2024 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) Conference and emerged as the runner-up! This competition brought together some of the brightest minds in healthcare systems simulation, and we were proud to showcase our skills and innovative approach to solving real-world challenges.]]></summary></entry></feed>