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Md.Saiful Islam

Lecturer

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 of Computer Science and Engineering

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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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    Book Chapters

    Abir, B. M., Mahal, S. N., Islam, M. S., & Chakrabarty, A. (2018). Bangla handwritten character recognition with multilayer convolutional neural network. In M. L. Kolhe, M. C. Trivedi, S. Tiwari, & V. K. Singh (Eds.), Advances in Data and Information Sciences. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (Vol. 39, pp. 155–165). Singapore: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0277-0_13

    Saha, S., Islam, M. S., Khaled, M. A. Bin, & Tairin, S. (2018). An efficient traffic sign recognition approach using a novel deep neural network selection architecture. In A. Abraham, P. Dutta, J. K. Mandal, A. Bhattacharya, & S. Dutta (Eds.), Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security (pp. 849–862). Singapore: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1501-5_74

    Conferences

    Saha, S., Islam, M. S., Khaled, M. A. B., & Tairin, S. (2019). An efficient traffic sign recognition approach using a novel deep neural network selection architecture. In A. Abraham, P. Dutta, J. K. Mandal, A. Bhattacharya, & S. Dutta (Eds.), International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security, IEMIS 2018 (Vol. 814, pp. 849–862). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1501-5_74

    Khan, A. H., Nower Khan, F., Israt, L., & Islam, M. S. (2019). Thumb Controlled Low-Cost Prosthetic Robotic Arm. In Proceedings of 2019 3rd IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies, ICECCT 2019. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECCT.2019.8869066

    Islam Khan, M. N., Rahman Sabuj, S., Shil, M., & Islam, M. S. (2019). An adjustable FIR filter to denoise the noisy voice signal in air traffic communication. In 1st International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques, ICREST 2019 (pp. 1–6). Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICREST.2019.8644066

    Alam Nipu, M. N., Talukder, S., Islam, M. S., & Chakrabarty, A. (2019). Human identification using WIFI signal. In Joint 7th International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision and 2nd International Conference on Imaging, Vision and Pattern Recognition, ICIEV-IVPR 2018 (pp. 300–304). Kitakyushu, Japan: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIEV.2018.8641049

    Shammi, S. K., Sultana, S., Islam, M. S., & Chakrabarty, A. (2019). Low latency image processing of transportation system using parallel processing co-incident multithreading (PPcM). In Joint 7th International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision and 2nd International Conference on Imaging, Vision and Pattern Recognition, ICIEV-IVPR 2018 (pp. 363–368). Kitakyushu, Japan: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIEV.2018.8640957

    Arko, A. R., Khan, S. H., & Islam, M. S. (2019). Smart security, food and environment monitoring system for cows using microcontroller. In 4th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems, ICCES 2019 (pp. 679–684). Coimbatore, India: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCES45898.2019.9002293

    Rahman, M., Islam, M. R. A., Rezyuan, M., & Islam, M. S. (2019). Smart health care monitoring system. In 2019 Third IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies (IEEE ICECCT 2019). Coimbatore, India.

    Saha, S., Bin Khaled, M. A., Islam, M. S., Puja, N. S., & Hasan, M. (2018). Detecting sex from handwritten examples. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on System, Computation, Automation and Networking, ICSCA 2018. Pondicherry, India: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSCAN.2018.8541214

    Alam, M. A., Ahsan, F., Soobhee, A., Subhani, M., Hossain, F. M. F., Islam, M. S., & Ruma, K. N. (2018). Faster image compression technique based on LZW algorithm using GPU parallel processing. In 2018 Joint 7th International Conference on Informatics, Electronics & Vision (ICIEV) and 2018 2nd International Conference on Imaging, Vision & Pattern Recognition (icIVPR) (pp. 272–275). Kitakyushu, Japan: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIEV.2018.8640956

    Uddin, M. R., Ekram, S. M. A., Kader, M. M., Islam, M. S., Khaled, M. A. B., & Hasa, M. (2018). Autonomous tractor to plough and harvest within a laser perimeter. In 2018 IEEE Technological Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development (TIAR). Chennai, India.

    Chowdhury, M. T., Islam, M. S., Bipul, B. H., & Rhaman, M. K. (2015). Implementation of an Optical Character Reader (OCR) for Bengali language. In 2015 International Conference on Data and Software Engineering (ICoDSE) (pp. 126–131). Yogyakarta, Indonesia: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICODSE.2015.7436984

  • 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

News & Events

BRAC University alumni team wins Brussels-based ‘Social Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022’

June 27th, 2022
A BRAC University alumni team has secured 1st prize of a “Social

BRAC University professor co-authors publication on vaccine cold chain challenges

June 26th, 2022
Professor Farzana Munshi, the Interim Chair of the Department of Economics and

BRACU Alumni receives Chevening "Silver Award"

June 19th, 2022
BRAC University’s School of Law alumni, Mohammad Pizuar Hossain, also a

BRAC University organizes Career Fair 2022

June 15th, 2022
An in-house Career Fair was organized at the cafeteria and auditorium of BRAC

Blood Donation Camp

June 27th, 2022 - 9:00am to
June 28th, 2022 - 6:00pm
On behalf of BRAC University Response Team, we cordially invite you to join the

Webinar on “Applying Technology for Online/Blended Learning”

June 28th, 2022 - 6:30pm to
June 28th, 2022 - 7:30pm
BRAC IED Learning Lab presents a webinar on “Applying Technology for Online






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