CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak, SMIEEE, FIEB, FJSPS
Professor & Former Head
Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Additional Director, Green Energy Research Center
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Phone: +880 1973872800
E-mail: razzak@iub.edu.bd

SUMMARY

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power & Energy), Nagoya University, Japan (2006).

  • 25+ years of undergraduate and postgraduate level teaching and research experiences.

  • 15+ years of experiences on undergraduate and graduate program & curriculum development.

  • 10+ years of experiences on outcome based education and program accreditation.

  • 2+ years of administrative experiences as Head of the department.

  • 2+ years of administrative experiences as a member of academic council.

  • 10+ International conferences organized as General Chairs, Organizing Chairs and Technical Program Chairs.

  • 30+ Technical talks as keynote and invited speakers at national & international conferences.

  • 30+ Technical Sessions Chairs at international conferences.

  • 50+ Workshops conducted on outcome based education, OBE curriculum development and program accreditation.

  • 15+ graduate and 100+ undergraduate projects/theses supervision.

  • 20+ PhD and MSc theses evaluation including 3 universities in Australia.

  • 180+ research articles (journal papers and conference proceedings).

  • 840+ google scholar citation with h-index = 15 and i-10 index = 24.

  • Recipients of University Gold Medal for standing 1st class and 1st position in BSc in EEE.

  • Recipients of JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship at Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan (2008-2010).

  • Recipients of Japanese Government Scholarship for pursuing MSc & PhD (2000-2006).

  • Recipients of Visiting Associate Professorship at University Technology Malaysia (2015).

  • Recipients of Teaching Excellence Award at IUB (2020).

  • Recipients of Publication Excellence Award at IUB (2020).

  • Recipients of IEEE NPSS Graduate Scholarship Award (2005).

  • Received a good amount of national and international research grants.

  • Senior Member of IEEE, member of IEEE Smart Grid, IEEE PES, IEEE IAS, IEEE EDS.


SPECIALIZATION / TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Power Electronics & Drives

  • Renewable & Sustainable Energy

  • Smart Grid

  • EV Charging Technology

  • Power Systems

  • Control Systems

  • Internet of Things

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. in Energy Engineering (2006), Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan

  • M.Sc. in Energy Engineering (2003), Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan

  • B.Sc. in EEE, 1st Class 1st with Gold Medal (1995), Rajshahi University of Engineering & Tchnology, Bangladesh


TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

  • Professor (2020-date), Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh

  • Associate Professor (2012-2019), Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh

  • JSPS Research Fellow (2008-2010), Faculty of Engineering, Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan

  • Assistant Professor (2006-2011), Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh

  • Graduate Research Fellow (2000-2005), Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan

  • Research Fellow (1999-2000), Department of EEE, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

  • Lecture (1996-1999), Department of EEE, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur

  • Systems Engineer (1995-1996), PIACT Bangladesh (A project of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare funded by UNFPA)


ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES

  • Head, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh (2016-2018).

  • Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Independent University, Bangladesh (2022-date).

  • Additional Director, Green Energy Research Center, Independent University, Bangladesh (2014-date).

  • Member of Academic Council, Independent University, Bangladesh (2016-2018, 2022-date).

  • Member of University Management Committee, Independent University, Bangladesh (2016-2018, 2022-date).

  • Member of Heads and Deans Committee, Independent University, Bangladesh (2016-2018).

  • Member of School Research Committee, Independent University, Bangladesh (2016-2018).


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Senior Member (2002–date), The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

  • Member (2016–date), IEEE Power and Energy Society (IEEE PES).

  • Member (2015–date), IEEE Industry Application Society (IEEE IAS).

  • Member (2020–date), IEEE Smart Grid Community.

  • Fellow (2008–date), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

  • Fellow (2016–date), The Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB).

GRADUATE (PhD & MSc) THESIS EVALUATORS / EXAMINERS OUTSIDE IUB

PhD Thesis Title: “Infrared (IR) Imaging-based Inspection for Performance Measurements of Solar PV Systems”, Murdoch University, Australia (2023).

PhD Thesis Title: “Design and Control of a Grid Connected PMSG Based Wind Energy Conversion System”, Deakin University, Australia (2022).

PhD Thesis Title: “Protection of Microgrid with Renewable Energy Sources”, Deakin University, Australia (2022).

PhD Thesis Title: “Enhanced Control Methods for Multi-Photovoltaic Systems and Fast/Ultra-Fast EV Charging Stations in Islanded DC Microgrids”, Macquarie University, Australia (2022).

PhD Thesis Title: “Energy Management Strategies for Smart Grids with Renewables”, Macquarie University, Australia (2019).

PhD Thesis Title: “Performance Improvement of Building Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Systems”, Murdoch University, Australia (2019).

PhD Thesis Title: “The Effect of Dust on the Performance of Solar Photovoltaic Module: Case Studies in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia and Perth, Western Australia”, Murdoch University, Australia (2017).

PhD Thesis Title: “Frequency Evaluation in Wind Integrated Power System”, Deakin University, Australia (2017).

PhD Thesis Title: "Minimization of Missmatch Power Losses in Photovoltaic Array", Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2018).

MSc Thesis Title: “Linear Continuous Time Model Predictive Controller for Grid-Connected PV Systems”, Deakin University, Australia (2020).

MSc Thesis Title: "Optimization of a Directly Coupled PV Water Pump for Irrigation Purposes", BRAC University, Bangladesh (2020).

MSc Thesis Title: "Measuring the Feasibility of Adopting Renewable Energy with the Help of Artificial Neural Network", BRAC University, Bangladesh (2016).

MSc Thesis Title: "Design, Simulation and Hardware Implementation of a Self-Driven Indoor Multimotor System with Artificial Intelligence", Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2016).

MSc Thesis Title: "Automated Facial Expression Recognition Using Local Transitional Pattern", Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (2013).

GRADUATE (MSc) THESIS / PROJECT SUPERVISSION (MOST RECENT)

MSc Thesis Title: A Modified PI-Controller Based High Current Gain DC-DC Converter for EV Charging Applications (2023).

MSc Thesis Title: Electric Vehicle Charging Station with Solar-Grid Interactive System for Maximum Power Exchange (2023).

MSc Thesis Title: A Real Time Monitoring of Breakdown Voltage of Transformer Oil for Condition Based Maintenance (2023).

MSc Thesis Title: Sustainable Microgrid Analysis for Kutubdia Island of Bangladesh (2022).

MSc Thesis Title: Assessment of Electric Cooking in the Context of Bangladesh: Energy Consumption, Financial Evaluation, Efficient Cooking, Prospects and Challenges (2021).

MSc Thesis Title: Development and Implementation of a Real Time Monitoring System for High-Volage Grid Substation Equipment (2020).

MSc Thesis Title: Design and Analysis of Solar Powered Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) in Off Grid Area (2020).

MSc Thesis Title: Design and Implementation of a PV-Diesel Generator Hybrid Minigrid with Energy Storage System for Rural Electrification at Manikganj (2020).

MSc Thesis Title: Design and Development of an Integrated Solar Energy Management and Monitoring System (2019).

MSc Thesis Title: Design, Implementation and Performance Analysis of a PID-Controlled Synchronous Buck Converter Based Battery Charging System for Solar Powered Fishing Trawler (2016).

MSc Thesis Title: Design and Analysis of an Outer Rotor Permanent Magnet Alternator for Low-Speed Wind Turbine (2016).

MSc Thesis Title: Design and Analysis of Blades for a Low-Speed 400W Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Suitable for Coastal Areas of Bangladesh (2016).

ORGANIZING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Honorary General Chair, International Conference on Innovations in Data Analytics (ICIDA)”, 29-30 November 2023, Kolkata, India.

Publication Chair, 9th IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering 2023 (i-COSTE 2023)”, 4-6 December 2023, Yanuca Island, Nadi, Fiji.

Technical Program Chair, 3rd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST)”, 07-09 January, 2023, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Hybrid Session Design, Management and Digital Communication Chair, 25th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), December 17-18, 2022, Long Beach Hotel, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Honorary General Chair, International Conference on Innovations in Data Analytics (ICIDA)”, 29-30 November 2022, Kolkata, India.

Technical Program Co-Chair, IEEE International Conference on Power, Electrical, Electronics and Industrial Application 2021 (PEEIACON) 3-4 December, 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Technical Program Chair, 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI)”, 8-9 July, 2021, RUET, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Technical Program Chair, 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST)”, 5-7 January, 2021, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Technical Program Co-Chair, 2020 IEEE Region-10 Symposium (TENSYMP 2020), 5-7 June, 2020, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Conference General Chair, 5th International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (ICAEE), 26-28 September, 2019, IUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Technical Program Chair, 1st International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST)”, 09-10 January, 2019, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Conference General Chair, 4th International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (ICAEE), 28-30 September, 2017, IUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Organizing Chair, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (ICAEE), 17-19 December, 2015, IUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Organizing Chair, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (ICAEE), 19-21 December, 2013, IUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Organizing Secretary, 1st International Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering, 19-21 December, 2011, IUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

SESSION CHAIRS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Session Chair at the IEEE World AI and IoT Congress (AIIOT)”, June 7-10, 2023, USA.

Session Chair at the 3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE)”, 23-25 February, 2023, CUET, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 3rd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST)”, 07-09 January, 2023, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 8th IEEE International Women in Engineering Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (IEEE WIECON-ECE) held during December 30-31, 2022, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur (IIIT-NR), India.

Session Chair at the 25th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), December 17-18, 2022, Long Beach Hotel, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI), 17–18 December, 2022, GUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the IEEE International IOT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference (IEMTRONICS), June 01-04, 2022, Toronto, Canada.

Session Chair at the 2022 International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICISET), 25-28 February, 2022, IIUC, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2nd International Conference on Advancement in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ICAEEE), 24-26 February, 2022, DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 6th International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology (ICDRET), 28-30 December, 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technology in Computing, Communication and Electronics (ETCCE), 21-23 December, 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 5th International Conference on Electrical Information and Communication Technology (EICT), 17-19 December, 2021, Khulna, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 5th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communications Technology (ICEEICT), 18-20 November, 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2021 International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ICECIT), 14-16 September, 2021, Khulna, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2021 International Conference on Science and Contemporary Technologies (ICSCT), 05-07 August, 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2021 International Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI), 08-09 July, 2021, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2021 IEEE International IOT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference (IEMTRONICS), 21–24 April, 2021, Toronto, Canada.

Session Chair in Power Energy and Industry Application Session at the 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), 5–7 January, 2021, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Session at the 6th IEEE International Women In Engineering Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (WIECON-ECE 2020), 26-27 December, 2020, Bhubaneswar, India.

Session Chair in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Session at the International Conference on Automation, Signal Processing, Instrumentation and Control (iCASIC) organized by the School of Electrical Engineering of Vellore Institute of Technology, February 27-28, 2020, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Session Chair in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Session at the IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid & Renewable Energy (PESGRE), 2–4 January, 2020, Kochi, Kerala, India.

Session Chair in Power Electronics Session at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI), 19–20 December, 2020, GUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Power & Energy Session-2 at the 11th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE), 17–18 December, 2020, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology (ICAICT), November 28-29, 2020, UIU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Session at the International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI), 24–25 December, 2019, GUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Renewable Energy Session at the 1st International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering and Robotics Technology (ICASERT), May 3-5, 2019, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Renewable Energy Systems-I Track at the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Power and Computing Technologies (iPACT), 22–23 March, 2019, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Session Chair in Power Energy and Industry Application Track at the 1st International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), 10–12 January, 2019, AIUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Power and Renewable Energy Track at the 7th IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon 2018), 3–4 December, 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Session Chair at the 14th IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing and Its Applications, 09-10 March, 2018, Penang, Malaysia.

Session Chair in Power, Energy & Machine Track at the 5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE R10 HTC), 21-23 December, 2017, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in Robotics and Drives session at the International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE), 16-18 February, 2017, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Session Chair in a poster session at the 5th International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision (ICIEV), 13-14 May, 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

EXPERT EXTERNAL MEMBERS

Expert External Member of BSEEE Curriculum Review Committee at the Uttara University, Bangladesh (2023-Date).

Expert External Member of Curriculum Design for Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Engineering (BSICE) program of the Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna (2023).

Expert External Member of Curriculum Design and Review Committee for BSEEE and BSCSE programs of the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (2023).

Expert External Member of Faculty Selection Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2022).

Expert External Member of BSEEE Curriculum Review Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2022-Date).

Expert External Member of Institutional Quality Assurrance Cell (IQAC), Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh (2022-date).

Expert External Member of OBE Curriculum Curriculum Review Committee for BSc in EEE program of the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Bangladesh (2022-date).

Expert External Member of OBE Curriculum Curriculum Review Committee for BSc in MTE program of the department of Mechatronics Engineering at the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Bangladesh (2022-date).

Expert External Member of Curriculum Design and Review Committee for BSEEE program at the International University of Business, Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2021).

Expert External Member of Final Year Thesis Defense Examination Committee at the Bangladesh University of Bussiness and Technology (2021).

Expert External Member of Final Year Thesis Defense Examination Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2021).

Expert External Project Reviewer of Research Project titled “Islanding detection, Low-Voltage Ride-Through (LVRT) and Grid Voltage Rise Control Strategy Implementation in battery connected Smart Grid System” of the Institute of Advance Research of United International University (2020).

Expert External Member of Final Year Thesis Defense Examination Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2020).

Expert External Member of Project Committee of the project title “100 kWp Roof-Top Solar Power Plant” at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh (2019).

Expert External Member of Final Year Thesis Defense Examination Committee at the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh (2019).

Expert External Member of Question Moderation & Examination Committee for undergraduate CSE program at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2018).

Expert External Member of Curriculum Design and Review Committee for BSEEE program at the University of Information Technology and Sciences, Bangladesh (2018).

Expert External Member of Curriculum Design and Review Committee for BSEEE programs of United International University, Bangladesh (2018).

Member of External Peer Review Team (Subject Expert) for the review of Self-Assessment Report of EEE program of East West University (17-19 July, 2018).

Expert External Member for Graduate (PhD) Thesis Proposal Defense at the Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2018).

Expert External Member for Graduate (PhD) Thesis Proposal Defense at the Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh (2017).

Expert External Member of Faculty Selection Committee at Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology, Cumilla, Bangladesh (2017).

Expert External Member, Turkish Government Scholarship Selection Board, Turkish Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2012).

KEYNOTE / INVITED SPEAKERS

M. A. Razzak, “A PV-Wind-Battery-Diesel Hybrid Off-Grid Microgrid for Rohingya Refugee Camp at Bhasan Char of Bangladesh” presented as an Invited Speaker and Workshop Chair at the International Conference on Smart Electrical Grid and Renewable Energy (SEGRE), June 16-19, 2023, Changsha, China.

M. A. Razzak, “Overcoming the Challenge of 4th Industrial Revolution via Robotics and Internet of Things”, Presented as a Keynote Speaker at the IEEE Student Professional Awareness Conference (SPAC), December 24, 2022, North South University, Bangladesh.

M. A. Razzak, “Applications of Renewables and Energy Efficient Technologies for Meeting Sustainable Development Goals”, Presented as a Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Recent Advancements on Power System and Renewable Energy (RAPSRE) 2022 organized by the School of Electrical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India held on November 11, 2022.

M. A. Razzak, “Mitigating the Challenge of 4th Industrial Revolution via Robotics and Internet of Things”, Presented as an Invited Speaker at the Annual Paper Meet 2022 organized by the Electrical Engineering Division of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) held during October 28-29, 2022.

M. A. Razzak, "Revolution of STEMM Research via Internet of Things" Presented as a Keynote Speaker at the 2022 International Conference on STEM and the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2022 (ICSTEM4IR 2022), organized by the Electronics and Communication Engineering Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh (July 01-03, 2022).

M. A. Razzak, “Overcoming the Challenge of Industry 4.0 via Robotics and Internet of Things”, Presented at the International Keynote Conference on Robotics 2022 organized by the department of mechatronics engineering of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) (June 29-30, 2022).

M. A. Razzak, “IoT-Based STEMM Projects”, Presented at the CSE Fest 2022 organized by the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) (June 4, 2022).

M. A. Razzak, “Smart Power Grid: Implementation and Challenges in Bangladesh”, Presented at the University of Science & Technology Chattogram (USTC) organized by the EEE department of USTC, Chattogram (January 23, 2021).

M. A. Razzak, “Towards Revolutionizing STEMM Research Via Internet of Things”, to be presented as a Keynote Speaker at the 3rd International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security organized by the Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India (February 23-25, 2022).

M. A. Razzak, "Applications of IoT in STEMM Research" Presented as a Keynote Speaker at the 2021 International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Information Technology 2021 (ICECIT), organized by the Electronics and Communication Engineering Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh (September 14-16, 2021).

M. A. Razzak, “Applications of Green Energy Technologies: Importance of Power Electronics”, presented as a Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Automation, Signal Processing, Instrumentation and Control (iCASIC) organized by the School of Electrical Engineering of Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India (February 27-28, 2020).

M. A. Razzak, "Internet of Things in STEMM Research" Presented as a Keynote Speaker at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) on the occation of IEEE Day 2021 organized by the IEEE HSTU Student Branch in association with EEE department of HSTU (October 10, 2021).

M. A. Razzak, “IEEE Membership Benefits and STEM Engagement”, Presented at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) organized by the IEEE HSTU Student Branch in association with EEE department of HSTU (April 09, 2021).

M. A. Razzak, “Smart Power Grid: Prospects and Challenges in Bangladesh”, Presented at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organized by the IEEE BUBT Student Branch in association with EEE department of BUBT (January 23, 2021).

M. A. Razzak, “Insights of IEEE Benefits and STEM Engagement”, Presented at the Bangladesh University of Bussiness and Technology (BUBT) organized by the IEEE BUBT Student Branch in association with EEE department of BUBT (January 16, 2021).

M. A. Razzak, “Applications of Renewable Energy in Industry, Agriculture and Transportation Sectors of Bangladesh”, Presented as one of the topics of the short course “Energy Transition: Clean, Affordable & Sustainable Perspective” organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Islamic University of Technology (December 26-27, 2020).

M. A. Razzak, “Smart Grid: Prospects and Challenges in Bangladesh”, Presented at the EEE Day 2020 organized by the IEEE GUB Power and Energy Society SB Chapter, Green University of Bangladesh (December 12, 2020).

M. A. Razzak, "Future of Engineering Students" Presented at the CareerCon 2020 as a Keynote Speaker organized by the Bangladesh Innovation Forum on November 11, 2020. (Video: www.facebook.com / ictinnovationforum / videos / 1429118483955367/)

M. A. Razzak, "Why Research is Important for Innovation?" Presented at the Bangladesh Innovation Summit 2020 as a Keynote Speaker organized by the Bangladesh Innovation Forum on July 11-12, 2020. (Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/ictinnovationforum/videos/653218761940445/)

M. A. Razzak, "Importance of Smart City" Presented at the Independent University, Bangladesh as a Keynote Speaker organized by the Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh on February 12, 2020.

M. A. Razzak, “50 Years Celebration of Moon Landing”, Presented at the 2nd Space Innovation Summit2019 at IUB organized by Bangladesh Innovation Forum (July 20, 2019).

M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Clean World: Contribution of Solar Cell and Power Electronics”, Presented at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology, University (HSTU), Dinajpur organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department of HSTU (July 11, 2019).

M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Clean World: Contribution of Power Electronics”, Presented at the Varendra University, Rajshahi organized by the EEE department of Varendra University, Rajshahi (April 25, 2019).

M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Sustainable Environment”, Presented at the Power Buzz 2018 organized by the IEEE NSU Power and Energy Society SB Chapter, North South University (09-10 February, 2018).

M. A. Razzak, “Green Energy for Clean World”, Presented at the 5th IEEE Bangladesh Section SYW Congress 2017, North South University (01 December, 2017).

M. A. Razzak, “Transformerless Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter Topologies" at the National Conference on Electronics and ICT as an Invited Speaker organized by the Bangladesh Electronics Society held on April 20, 2017 at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka.

M. A. Razzak, “Implementation of Solar Power System in Fishing Trawlers in Chittagong Region of Bangladesh”, Presented at the Deakin University, Australia (02 December, 2016).

M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Coding" presented at the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (30 April, 2015).

M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Image Transmission" presented at the Asia-Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (28 April, 2015).

M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Image Coding" presented at the Nottingham University Malaysia Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23 April, 2015).

M. A. Razzak, "Multiple Description Coding" presented at the short course on Recent Applications of Digital Signal Processing, held on 10-14 November, 2012 at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

M. A. Razzak, S. Takamura, Y. Uesugi, and N. Ohno, “Initial Ignition Dynamics of Radio Frequency Induction Thermal Plasma in Atmospheric Pressure”, presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research, November 23–26, 2004, Shizuoka, Japan.

Y. Uesugi, K. Kondo, M. A. Razzak, Y. Kikuchi, M. Toyoda, T. Imai and S. Takamura, “Plasma Production, Heating and Control Using Inverter Power Supply”, presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research, November 26–29, 2002, Inuyama, Japan.

EXPERTISE ON OBE, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ACCREDITATION

Conducted an Online Session on "OBE, Curriculum Development and Accreditation" as one of the Expert Panel Members at the 7th International Faculty Development Program held during July 3-11, 2023 organized by the Chandigarh University, Punjab, India (July 4, 2023).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Outcome Based Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment Towards BAC Accreditation" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) (June 22, 2023).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Outcome Based Education: Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) (June 7, 2023).

Conducted a 3-day workshop on "Outcome Based Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment for Engineering Program Accreditation" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) (June 1, 8, 15, 2023).

Conducted a 2-day workshop on "Outcome Based Teaching-Learning and Assessment for Engineering Program Accreditation" organized by the Institute of Quality Assurance Cell, Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST), Pabna (May 13-14, 2023).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Outcome Based Teaching-Learning, Assessment and CQI Process for BAETE and BAC Accreditation" organized by the Institute of Quality Assurance Cell, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chattogram (March 30, 2023).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Preparation for Engineering Program Accreditation" organized by the Institute of Quality Assurance Cell, University of Rajshahi (March 23, 2023).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Outcome Based Teaching-Learning and Assessment for BAETE and BAC Accreditation" organized by the department of Information and Communication Engineering in cooperation with the Institute of Quality Assurance Cell, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology (BAUET), Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore (March 16, 2023).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Rubrics Development for Capstone Design Projects and Open-ended Labs" organized by the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of North South University (December 8, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Designing Outcome Based Exams, Assignments and Projects for BAETE Accreditation" organized by the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of North South University (December 5, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Designing Outcome Based Assignments, Projects and Exams using Domains & Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy" organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department of Independent University, Bangladesh (December 1, 2022).

Conducted a Seminar on "Rubrics Development for Capstone Design Project and Open-ended Lab" organized by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) (November 10, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Design and Mapping of Capstone Project and Open-Ended Lab" organized by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Daffodil International University (DIU) (November 2, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Designing Capstone Project for Addressing Outcome Based Education" organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department of Islamic University of Technology (IUT) (October 12, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Preparation for Accreeditation from BAETE" organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department of Varendra University, Rajshahi (September 3, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Understanding Outcome-Based Teaching-Learning and Assessment" for the students of the EEE department organized by the Islamic University of Technology (August 10, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Rubrics Development for Complex Engineering Projects, Complex Engineering Assignments, Open-Ended Labs and Capstone Projects" organized by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Islamic University of Technology (IUT) (July 29, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Addressing Outcome Based Teaching-Learning and Assessment Towards BAETE Accreditation” organized jointly by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell and Electrical and Computer Engineering department of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) (June 23, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on "Preparation of Self-Assessment Report for BAETE Accreditation" organized by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Islamic University of Technology (IUT) (June 9, 2022).

Conducted a 2-day long workshop on "Accreditation, SAR and Evaluation for Engineering Faculty" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Rajshahi. (June 1-2, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Addressing Self-Assessment Report for BAETE Accreditation" organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) (May 25, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on “Preparing UGC's Outcome-Based Curriculum”, at the Uttara University, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Uttara University (May 12, 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on “Addressing Knowledge Profile, Complex Engineering Problems and Complex Engineering Activities for BAETE Accreditation”, at the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur organized by the Department of Elecrical and Electronic Engineering of DUET (May 08, 2022).

Conducted a two-day workshop on “Addressing UGC's Outcome-Based Curriculum”, at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of IUB (May 10 and May 18 2022).

Conducted a half-day workshop on “Outcome Based Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment Towards Accreditation”, at the Uttara University, Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Uttara University (April 16, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome Based Curriculum Design and Assessment”, at the Rajshahi University 0f Engineering and Technology (RUET), organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of RUET (April 02, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome Based Curriculum Design and Accreditation Challenges for Department of Mechatronics Engineering”, Presented at the Rajshahi University 0f Engineering and Technology (RUET), organized by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of RUET (March 30, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome Based Curriculum Design and Accreditation Challenges”, Presented at the Rajshahi University 0f Engineering and Technology (RUET), organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of RUET (March 12, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Rubrics Development for the Assessment of Complex Engineering Projects, Capstone Projects and Open-ended Labs”, at the University 0f Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), organized by the School of Science & Engineering of the University of ULAB (March 03, 2022).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome-Based Teaching-learning and Assessment towards BAETE Accreditation”, at the Dhaka University 0f Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur organized by the Department of Elecrical and Electronic Engineering of DUET (October 25, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Addressing Outcome-Based Education towards BAETE Accreditation”, at the Bangladesh University (BU) organized by the Department of Elecrical and Electronic Engineering of BU (August 13, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “OBE-based Teaching-Learning and Assessment: Addressing Complex Engineering Problems and Complex Engineering Activities”, at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized by the Faculty of Engineering of AIUB (July 10, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Quality in Online Teaching-Learning and Assessment”, at the City University organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of City University (April 29, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Curriculum Content Design and Review”, at the City University organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of City University (April 28, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Writing Proper Course Outcomes and Mapping with Program Outcomes”, at the Daffodil International University (DIU) organized by the EEE department of DIU (April 25, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Evaluation of Self-Assessment Report of EEE Program for BAETE Accreditation”, at the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) along with EEE department of UITS (April 01, 2021).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Evaluation of Self-Assessment Report of CSE Program for BAETE Accreditation”, at the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) along with CSE department of UITS (February 27, 2021).

Conducted a 2 day-long workshop on “Development of Outcome-Based Curriculum of EEE Program”, at the Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of HSTU (November 23-24, 2020).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Design & Development of Outcome-Based Curriculum”, at the Pundra University of Science and Technology, Bogura (PUSTB) organized by department Electrical & Electronic Engineering of PUSTB (December 17, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome-Based Education Towards the Development of Outcome-Based Curriculum”, at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organized by department Electrical & Electronic Engineering of BUBT (October 29, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education: Preparing for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and Curriculum towards Accreditation”, at the Bangladesh University (BU) organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of BU (October 05, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education: Preparing for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and OBE-based Curriculum towards BAETE Accreditation”, at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Gazipur organized by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department (April 29, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome-Based Education towards BAETE Accreditation”, at the University of Rajshahi organized by the Self-Assessment Committee of EEE department of University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi (April 25, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education: Preparing for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and OBE-based Curriculum towards BAETE Accreditation”, at the Varendra University, Rajshahi organized by the Self-Assessment Committee of EEE department of Varendra University, Rajshahi (April 25, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Insights of a Dissertation Research Project: Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending”, at the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) organized jointly by the IEEE RUET Student Branch and ECE department of RUET (April 24, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome-Based Education: Preparing Documents for Self-Assessment, Peer-Review and OBE-based Curriculum towards BAETE Accreditation”, at the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) organized by Self-Assessment Committee of ECE department of RUET (April 24, 2019).

Conducted a workshop on “Preparing for the Engineering Job Especially in Power Sector of Bangladesh” at the Career Meet Up @ Dhaka organized by the School of Engineers held at the Independent University, Bangladesh on February 15, 2019.

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Preparing for Self-Assessment and Peer Evaluation”, at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized by the School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) of IUB (January 24, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education Towards Outcome-Based Curriculum Development”, at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) organized by Self-Assessment Committee of EEE department of BUBT (January 9, 2019).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Outcome-Based Curriculum Development”, Presented at the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) organized jointly by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and EEE department of UITS (October 26, 2018).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Understanding and Addressing Outcome-Based Education”, at the Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) organized jointly by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and EEE department of GUB (October 19, 2018).

Conducted a day-long workshop on “Thesis Directives: Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending”, at the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) organized jointly by the IEEE RUET Student Branch and EEE department of RUET (25 November, 2017).

Conducted a half-day workshop on “Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending a Dissertation Research Project”, at the East West University (EWU) organized by the EEE department of EWU (25 May, 2017).

Conducted a day-long workshop on "Planning, Conducting, Reporting and Defending a Dissertation Research Project/Thesis" presented at the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7 May, 2015).

VOLUNTEERING @ IEEE

TV PROGRAM ATTENDED

  • Bangla Television: Attended a weekly TV program UNNOYONE BANGLADESH broadcasted by Bangla Television on July 15, 2021 as an expert discussant to discuss the topic on “Renewable Energies for Sustainable Development”. (Click here to watch the program)

  • ATN NEWS Television: Attended a weekly TV program POWER TALK broadcasted by ATN NEWS Television on January 24, 2020 as an expert discussant to discuss the topic on “Power Transmission of Bangladesh – Problems, Challenges & Solutions?”. (Click here to watch the program)

  • Jamuna Television: Attended a weekly TV program VOICE broadcasted by Jamuna Television on April 30, 2019 as an expert discussant to discuss the topic on “Is our engineering and technological education system entrepreneurial?”. (Click here to watch the program)

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