Southeast University recently welcomed five esteemed academics to its distinguished faculty. These professors bring a wealth of experience and expertise across various fields, further strengthening the university's steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional education and research opportunities to its students.
Prof Dr Yusuf Mahbubul Islam has joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). He brings with him extensive academic and industry experience. Hopefully, this experience will help develop future generations of tech leaders. Before joining SEU, he served as dean of the Engineering Department at the Independent University of Bangladesh.
Before that, he was vice-chancellor at Daffodil International University. With over 46 years of combined experience in academia and industry, his expertise is a welcome addition to the team of senior professors at SEU.
Prof ABM Faroque, a respected academician, takes on the dual role of professor in the Department of Pharmacy and dean of the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at Southeast University.
Before joining SEU, he held prestigious positions at the University of Dhaka, including dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, director of the Biomedical Research Center, chairman of both the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and the Department of Pharmacy, and served as a member of both the Syndicate and Senate.
His extensive experience extends beyond academia, as he also played significant roles at international organizations like Unicef and WHO.
Prof Dr Farhana Helal Mehtab joined as the dean and professor of Law at the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS). She is the first female dean of the Faculty of Law among the private universities in Bangladesh. With extensive experience gained from distinguished private universities both domestically and internationally, she began her career in the legal field before transitioning her focus to the education sector. She is an honorable member of the International Advisory Board of the International Academy of the Belt and Road, China.
Prof Engr Mashud Ahmed brings his industry expertise and academic credentials to the Department of Textile Engineering as its new chairman. He has extensive teaching experience as a professor at the Bangladesh University of Textiles and has previously served as its vice-chancellor. His leadership will propel the department's growth to new heights, furthering the university's commitment to fostering innovation in the textile industry.
Prof Dr Hasnat M Alamgir has joined as a professor in the Pharmacy department and as the director of Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS).
He will also be an advisor to the Institute of Research and Training (IRT). Prof Alamgir completed PhD in Epidemiology from the University of British Columbia, Canada.
He worked before as a research scientist in Canada and as university faculty in the US, received research grants from several organizations in Canada and US, mentored master’s and doctoral students, and published more than 75 research papers in international journals. Prof Alamgir's research expertise and working experience will be invaluable in enhancing the research and professional development capabilities of the university’s faculty and students.
Southeast University is a leading university in Bangladesh dedicated to providing quality education and fostering innovation in diverse academic fields. With its commitment to academic excellence and research, Southeast University is poised to become a premier institution of higher learning, shaping future generations of leaders and scholars.
