​I was born in a rural area of Bangladesh and grew up in several small cities. I lived in the capital, Dhaka, for ten years before moving to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2012. Just a month after our arrival in the US, our first son, Maher, was born. Our second son, Furqan, was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 2017. I am happily married to my wife Rabeya.​

I consider myself predominantly introverted, but I try not to hold any prejudice over things/issues/people. As a result, my choices and understandings have evolved over time. For example, once I disliked the color red— until I came to Nebraska and discovered how beautiful it can be. The same goes for avocado, pizza and many other things I've grown to appreciate. I didn't travel much earlier in life, but my interest in exploring new places grew after becoming a parent. Now I enjoy visiting museums, forests, mountains and love hiking. I am also passionate about playing soccer, tennis, and cricket. I love to enjoy life in all its circumstances.​

Outside of research, I take pride in raising my children, cooking, and even fixing my own car. My background in colloid research and electromechanical engineering often helps make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable.