Umme Sarmeen Akhtar

Optimization of Locally Sourced Concrete Mix Design Using RSM and ANN for Enhanced Strength and Durability

Md. Anwar Hossain, Umme Sarmeen Akhtar, Md. Sagirul Islam, Mohammad Golam Mostafa, Imdadul Haque, Gorungo Ray & Tanvir Ahmed · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

This research investigates the potential of applying Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to optimize the mix design of concrete utilizing locally obtained raw materials. This study aimed to identify the optimal proportion of sand, cement, and co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i3916

Synthesis and Characterization of Sodium Gluconate and Its Effects on the Properties of Portland Cement

Mahdee Muhammad Nafee, Umme Sarmeen Akhtar, Md. Sagirul Islam, Md. Ershad Halim, Mohammad Golam Mostafa & Imdadul Haque · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2023

The research explores the synthesis and characterization of sodium gluconate as a retarding admixture for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and its impact on cement properties. The study found that sodium gluconate prolonged OPC's setting time, enhancing workability. Sodium gluconat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2023/v24i4817

Optimization of Cement Mortar with Mineral Admixtures for Enhanced Early Strength and Microstructural Performance

Mohammad Golam Mostafa, Gorungo Ray, Imdadul Haque, Md. Sagirul Islam, Tanvir Ahmed, Juliya Khanam & Umme Sarmeen Akhtar · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Enhancing the early strength of cement mortar is essential for modern construction applications. This study investigates the effect of mineral admixtures on the rheological and mechanical properties of cement mortar by varying admixture dosages (0-2.5 wt% by cement weight). Setti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3514