Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Artificial Intelligence Systems

Oct 1996 - Sep 1999

Saga University

Faculty of Advanced System Control Engineering

Saga, Japan

Dissertation: Global Optimization through a New Class of Evolutionary Algorithms.

Master of Engineering, Computer Science

May 1992 - Dec 1993

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

School of Advanced Technologies

Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand

Thesis: Adaptive Resonance Theory: Characterization of ART1 and Development of Similarity Measures.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Apr 1984 - Aug 1988

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

Thesis: Load Flow Study of the Western Grid of Bangladesh Power Development Board.

Academic Experience

Guest Professor

Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

Saga University

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Saga, Japan

Conducted a special course for doctoral students (on leave from KUET).

Visiting Professor

Nov 2006 - Dec 2006

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Dept of Computer Science

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Developed an AI-based laboratory (on leave from KUET).

Professor

May 2005 - Sep 2005

East West University

Dept of Computer Science and Engineering

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Served as Professor of CSE (on leave from KUET).

Professor (Grade 1)

Jun 2003 - Present

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dept of Computer Science and Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

Full-time Professor in CSE; teaching, research, and supervision in AI, intelligent systems, networking, and related fields.

Associate Professor

Oct 1999 - Jun 2003

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dept of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor

Dec 1993 - Sep 1999

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dept of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

Lecturer

Nov 1988 - Dec 1993

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dept of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

Administrative Experience

Head of the Dept

Jan 2024 - Present

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dept of Computer Science and Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

  • Leading academic, administrative, and strategic activities of the CSE department.

Dean

Mar 2008 - Nov 2009

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

  • Supervised faculty-wide academic programs and strategic planning.
  • Oversaw budget, resource allocation, and quality assurance.

Head of the Dept

Oct 2001 - Nov 2009

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dept of Computer Science and Engineering

Khulna, Bangladesh

  • Led departmental administration, curriculum development, and lab establishment.

Chairman

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Central Computer Center

Khulna, Bangladesh

  • Managed campus-wide computing facilities and services.

Provost

Mar 2001 - Sep 2001

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall

Khulna, Bangladesh

Assistant Provost & Provost

Feb 1994 - Sep 1996

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Khan Jahan Ali Hall

Khulna, Bangladesh

Officer-In-Charge

Feb 1994 - Sep 1996

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Central Computer Center

Khulna, Bangladesh

Professional Experience

TST Consultant (Technical)

Nov 2009 - Jan 2013

BdREN/HEQEP Project, University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Technical Support Team Consultant responsible for design and implementation of the countrywide BdREN research and education network.

  • Planned and designed a nationwide 40G/10G DWDM-based optical transmission network using OPGW.
  • Designed a 10G IP/MPLS-based data network, NOC, and private cloud-based Tier-3 data center.
  • Led deployment of HD VC systems, virtual classrooms, and unified communication systems.
  • Prepared BdREN Trust Deed, connection policies, and network usage policies.
  • Mentored and supervised a team of BdREN engineers.

Project Director

Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

KUET Optical Fiber-Based Campus-Wide Backbone Network Project

Khulna, Bangladesh

Directed the design and implementation of a Gbps optical fiber-based campus-wide backbone network at KUET, funded by the Ministry of Education.

  • Implemented high-speed campus backbone infrastructure.

Membership of Professional Societies

  • Life Fellow: Bangladesh Association for Advancement of Science (BAAS) (623(vii))
  • Member: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (M/04369021)
  • Life Fellow: The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) (F/06343)

Statutory Body/Committee Member

  • Academic Council Member - Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

    Serving as member of the Academic Council.

  • Academic Council Member - Khulna University, DUET, JUST, RUET

    Served as Academic Council member of multiple universities.

  • Committee of Experts (CoE) Member - HEAT Project, University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh

    Serving as one of the Committee of Experts (CoE) members.

  • Project Evaluation Committee Member - A2I and Ministry of Education-Funded Projects

    Served multiple times as technical and academic evaluator of national ICT and education projects.

  • Member - Committee for Advanced Studies and Research (CASR), KUET

    Serving as a member of CASR, KUET.

  • Selection Board / Expert Member - BUET, KUET, KU, RUET, DUET, SUST, PUST, Islamic University Kushtia

    Serving or served as expert member on selection boards for faculty appointments and promotions.

  • Syndicate Member - Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

    Served twice as Syndicate member as representative of the Academic Council.