Md.Saiful Islam

Mr. Md. Saiful Islam is currently working as a Lecturer at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is Former Faculty Advisor of FYAT ( First Year Advising Team ) program, Co - Principal Investigator at BRACU Mongol Tori, selected and participated in N A S A ( National Aeronautics and Space Administration ) Mars Rover Competition, Hanksville, Utah, U.S.A. He is currently Co - Principal Investigator of BRACU Rescuebot, a Government funded Signature project. He is also Co-Advisor of Robotics Club of BRAC University - ROBU (http://robu-lab.org/). Mr. Md. Saiful Islam was the Team Leader of Techniche, Techno-Management Festival, fully funded by I I T (Indian Institutes of Technology), INDIA. He was the Advisor of IRC-2018 (Indian Rover Challenge-2018) organized by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Chennai, INDIA and Secured Merit Position.

Mr. Md.Saiful Islam is Coordinator of IQAC (HEQEP & UGC) and IEB (Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh) Accreditation. He is also a Focal Person of a2i–Access to Information on behalf of BRAC University and involved with many Co-Curricular activities as well. He participated in programming contests and attended large numbers of Seminars and Workshops. He also acted as Teaching Assistant during his graduation.

His research interests are on, Machine learning, Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Data Mining, Embedded System and Networking. He believes in the ideology of teaching profession’s ability to make difference for each and every individual students. He emphasizes on building students’ skill sets so that they can explore, innovate and create more. He wants to reach out to his students with the motivation and inspiration of making them excellent in their interested sector. He like to think himself as someone who shows the light of hope to every individual.

Department

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Address

BRAC University

Building-5, 3rd Floor,Room No-UB50301

45 Mohakahli C/A, Dhaka-1212

+88-09617445148, Ext - 5148
md.saiful.islam@bracu.ac.bd

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Education
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1. Master of Science ( M.Sc. )

Computer Science

Independent University

Dhaka, Bangladesh ( Ongoing )

2. Bachelor of Science ( B.Sc. )

Computer Science and Engineering

BRAC University

Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. Higher Secondary Certificate ( HSC ) Examination

Science, Dhaka City College

Dhaka, Bangladesh

4. Secondary School Certificate ( SSC ) Examination

Science, Ispahani Public School and College

Chittagong, Bangladesh
Publications
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Conference 1 :

M. T. Chowdhury, M. S. Islam, B. H. Bipul, and M. K. Rhaman

Implementation of an Optical Character Reader (OCR) for Bengali Language. In The Second International Conference on Data and Software Engineering (ICoDSE). ISBN:978-1-4673-8428-5

Conference 2 :

S.Saha, M. S. Islam, M. A. B. Khaled, and S. Tarin

An Efficient Traffic Sign Recognition Approach using a Novel Deep Neural Network Selection Architecture. In International Conference on Emerging Technologies In Data Mining And Information Security (IEMIS – 2018)

Conference 3 :

B. M. Abir, S. N. Mahal, M. S. Islam, and A. Chakrabarty

Bangla Handwritten Character Recognition With Multilayer Convolutional Neural Network. In International Conference on Data and Information Sciences (ICDIS-2017)

Conference 4 :

M. N. A. Nipu, S. Talukdar, M. S. Islam, and A. Chakrabarty

Human Identification Using WIFI Signal. In 7th International Conference on Informatics ,Electronics & Vision (ICIEV) and 2nd International Conference on Imaging, Vision & Pattern Recognition (IVPR)

Conference 5 :

S. K. Shammi, S. Sultana, M. S. Islam, and A. Chakrabarty

Low Latency Image Processing of Transportation System Using Parallel Processing co-incident Multithreading (PPcM). In 7th International Conference on Informatics ,Electronics & Vision (ICIEV) and 2nd International Conference on Imaging, Vision & Pattern Recognition (IVPR)

Conference 6 :

M. A. Alam, A. U. R. Sobhee, F. Hossain, K. N. Ruma, F. Ahsan, M. Subhani, and M. S. Islam

Faster Image Compression Technique Based on LZW Algorithm Using GPU Parallel Processing. In 7th International Conference on Informatics ,Electronics & Vision (ICIEV) and 2nd International Conference on Imaging, Vision & Pattern Recognition (IVPR)

Conference 7 :

M. R. Uddin, S. M. A. Ekram, M. M. Kader, M. S. Islam, M. A. B. Khaled, and M. Hasan

Autonomous Tractor to Plough and Harvest Within a Laser Perimeter. In IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development (TIAR)

Conference 8 :

S. Saha, M. A. B. Khaled, M. S. Islam, N. S. Puja, and Dr. M. Hasan

Detecting Sex From Handwritten Examples. International Conference on Systems, Computation, Automation and Networking (ICSCAN 2018)
Courses Taught
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1. CSE101 - Introduction to Computer Science Theory
2. CSE110 - Programming Language I Theory
3. CSE111 - Programming Language II Laboratory
4. CSE161 - Computer Programming Theory
5. CSE220 - Data Structures Laboratory
6. CSE221 - Algorithms Laboratory
7. CSE320/EEE361 - Data Communications Laboratory
8. CSE330 - Numerical Methods Theory
9. CSE421/EEE465 - Computer Networks Laboratory
10. CSE470 - Software Engineering Theory
11. CSE471 - System Analysis and Design Laboratory
12. EEE362 - Data Communications Laboratory Laboratory
13. EEE466 - Computer Networks Laboratory Laboratory

Other Experiences :

1. Former Teaching Assistant

Department of Computer Science and Engineering,

BRAC University
Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements
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Workshop on "Mobile Game Idea Generation" by Ministry of Information and Communication Technology at BRAC University,Dhaka,Bangladesh

Seminar on "A TALK ABOUT NEW SPACE" conducted by Guest speaker Tom Morten Berge,Doctoral Researcher,University of Oslo, Norway

Invited to attend a reception by Charge of Affaires a.i. of the United States of America,Joel Reifman, Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. EMBASSY

International Conference on "Frugal Innovation Forum 2017" to empower discourse on solving the biggest development challenges with frugal innovations and hybrid partnership

Workshop on "Embedded System" conducted by Guest speaker Mr.Ejaz Jamil,Managing Director,Jence and Chief Architect, Soalib Incorporated, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Workshop on "Learning outcomes,lesson planning and critical reflections" organized by Professional Development Centre-PDC, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Seminar on "Technical Paper Writing" conducted by Mr. Shifur Rahman,Deputy manager,MIS and Monitoring and evolution Department, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Invited to attend “25th year Celebration of TOITOMBOOR" on behalf of Robotics Club of BRAC University - ROBU
Awards, Honors
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Vice Chancellor’s Certificate list Award for Outstanding Academic Performance, BRAC University,Dhaka,Bangladesh

Dean’s Certificate list Award for Outstanding Academic Performance,BRAC University,Dhaka,Bangladesh

Certificate of Participation for contribution in The Mars Society's 2017 University Rover Challenge arranged by The Mars Society, NASA FELICITATION for participating in Techniche, fully funded by I I T (Indian Institutes of Technology), INDIA Certificate of Merit for securing merit position in Indian Rover Challenge 2018, organized by VIT University, Vellore, Chennai, INDIA Certificate of Participation in Indian Rover Challenge 2018, organized by VIT University, Vellore, Chennai, INDIA Certificate of Achievement, Bangladesh ICT Expo,2015 for an innovative idea organized by ICT DivisionandBangladesh Computer Samity,Dhaka,Bangladesh Certificate of Participation,Data Science and Big Data Specialization BootCamp under A.44 Faculty Development, Bdjobs Training,Dhaka,Bangladesh Letter of felicitation from CCC Mayor,Chittagong City Corporation,Chittagong,Bangladesh Certificate of Participation for attending pedagogy workshop on learning outcomes,lesson planning and critical reflections organized by Professional Development Centre-PDC,BRAC University,Dhaka,Bangladesh
Membership
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Current Member, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES)

Former Student Member, BRAC University Computer Club-BUCC, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Current Member, Robotics Club of BRAC University - ROBU, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Current Member, Undergraduate Lab Allocation Committee, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Current Member, Accreditation Committee, BRAC University, Dhaka,Bangladesh
Research Areas/Interests
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Machine learning

Image Processing

Natural Language Processing

Robotics

Data Mining

Embedded System and Networking
Research
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Design and Implementation of an Autonomous Tractor for Ploughing by Ekram Siam,Mobin Kader,Shahera Annie and Nusrat sharmin

Low Latency Image Processing of Transportation System Using Parallel Processing coincident Multi-threading(PPcM) by Dr.Amitabha Chakrabarty,Sanjana Khan Shammi,Samia Sultana and Mashrura Tasbih

An Interactive Knowledge Based Recommender System for Tourism by Suraiya Tairin,Wakil Ahmed,Farah Nur,Nabila Bhuiyan Hema,Nasim Ahmed

Human Identification Using WiFi Signal by Dr.Amitabha Chakrabarty,Md. Nafiul Alam Nipu and Souvik Talukder

Advanced Artificial Intelligence Self Balanced Robot for Home Security by Md Khalilur Rhaman, Md. Niaz Sharif Shourove, Khaled Mahmud, Mafruda Rahman And Tanzim Rahman

Fake currency detection using Image processing by Dr. Md. Haider Ali,Munshi Md. Alimushwan,Akiful Mohaimin,Rifat Islam and Shahriar Chowdhury

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