The government has appointed Professor Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) as the fourth Pro-Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university. The appointment was announced in a notification issued by the Ministry of Education. He will succeed the incumbent Pro-VC Prof Dr Abdul Hasib Chowdhury.
Academic Background and Career
Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam obtained his BSc in Civil Engineering with distinction from BUET in 1997. He began his academic career as a lecturer at the university the same year. He was promoted through different academic ranks and became a professor in 2013. Currently, he serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at BUET and is also the Director of the Research and Innovation Center for Science and Engineering (RISE).
International Education and Research
For higher education, Dr Islam studied at Saitama University in Japan. After earning his PhD from the university in 2002, he completed two years of postdoctoral research there. His international experience and research background add significant value to his new role at BUET.
Why This Matters for Bangladesh
The appointment of Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam as Pro-VC at BUET is significant for Bangladesh's engineering and technological education sector. His extensive academic and research background, combined with international experience, positions him well to lead and innovate within the university. This appointment is expected to enhance BUET's standing both nationally and internationally.
