About Me

I am a research-based master’s student in computer science at Concordia University. I am involved in research at the Software Performance, Analysis, and Reliability (SPEAR) lab, advised by Dr. Tse-Hsun (Peter) Chen, where we focus on improving the quality of large-scale software systems. I also enjoy photography in my free time.

Research Interest

My research interests lie in the field of Software Engineering, specifically in fault localization techniques. Fault localization is the process of identifying and locating the root causes of software failures, which is essential for debugging and improving software quality. My current project involves developing and evaluating novel methods for fault localization based on machine learning and program analysis. Additionally, I am working with Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance software debugging performance and reliability. This involves leveraging the advanced natural language processing capabilities of LLMs to better understand and analyze software errors, aiming to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of the debugging process in complex software systems.

Education

• Master of Computer Science (MCompSc), Concordia University (In Progress)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, BRAC University (2016-2020)

Publications

Discretionary Miner Nomination Algorithm for Secured IOTA Enabled Micro Transactions
H.M Sadman Amin, Zahin Sufiyan, Md Nakhla Rafi, Syeda Afrida Anjum, Md. Golam Rabiul Alam
IEEE REGION 10 SYMPOSIUM (TENSYMP), Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 2020
paper

Back to the Future! Studying Data Cleanness in Defects4J and its Impact on Fault Localization
An Ran Chen, Md Nakhla Rafi, Tse-Hsun Chen, Shaohua Wang
ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology
paper (In Review)

Work Experience

Software Performance, Analysis, and Reliability (SPEAR) Lab, Concordia University

Graduate Research Assistant
Sept 2022 - Present

• Conducting research on developing innovative techniques and methodologies for identifying and diagnosing software faults.

BRAC University

Lecturer
Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 2020 - August 2022

• Taught Data communication theory course.
• Took labs of Programming Languages 1 (Java), Object Oriented Programming (Java), Data Communication, System Analysis and Design, and Digital Logic Device course.
• Created study materials for the Lab works.
• Guided project works of Second Year students.
• Reviewed various projects of the students.

BUX Monitoring Team
Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2020 - August 2022

• Monitored the quality of online course contents of BUX (BRACU’s online learning platform).
• Generated reports on course quality and improvements.

Teaching Assistant
Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 2018 - March 2020

• Taught the theory contents of the Introduction to Programming Language I (Java) course to those who required extra help outside of their class time. Also helped students in the lab classes.