Bibhas is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), specializing in computational fluid dynamics and transport phenomena in biological systems. His doctoral research uses mathematical modeling and numerical simulations to investigate fluid transport, bacterial dynamics, and reaction–advection–diffusion processes in the gastrointestinal tract.
Passionate about graduate student representation and fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, Bibhas has represented the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) and served on the GPSS Rules Committee. After serving as Interim Vice President, he was appointed Vice President of GPSS and currently serves as Chair of the Senate.
Bibhas also serves as President of iFam, a student organization that engages international students through weekly social and community-building events. He has contributed to the broader scientific community through conference presentations and by serving as a session chair at the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics meeting.
Through his research and leadership, Bibhas is committed to advancing equitable representation, improving access to student resources, and creating a welcoming environment for graduate, professional, and international students. Beyond academics and student leadership, he has a strong interest in social justice, sociopolitical issues, and theology.