Education

Summer 2025
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Fall 2020
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Florida International University (FIU) Miami, FL, USA
Summer 2024
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Fall 2020
M.S. in Computer Engineering Florida International University (FIU) Miami, FL, USA
February 2018
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April 2014
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Khulna, Bangladesh

Employment

Present  
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August 2025
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)Current Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Computer Science, School of Computing · Carbondale, IL, USA
  • Leading the Transformative Innovation for Trustworthy AI and Network Security (TITANS) Lab.
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses.
July 2025
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August 2020
Graduate Assistant Florida International University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · Miami, FL, USA
  • Collaborated and made substantive contributions to 1 NSF project, 1 NSA project, and 1 DOE project.
  • Articulated defense mechanisms against cyber attacks on off-chain L2 solutions for blockchain.
  • Designed intelligent navigation for military drones/UAVs in hostile territory using reinforcement learning.
  • Articulated deep learning-based energy harvesting models for IoT devices using cell-free massive MIMOs and intelligent reflecting surfaces.
  • Mentored 7 undergraduate and graduate researchers supported by NSF/NSA/DOE projects.
July 2019
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August 2018
Software Developer MazeGeek Technologies BD Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Developed and launched 5 Android applications that collectively achieved over 1,000 downloads, enhancing user engagement by 15% within the first six months of release.
  • Designed robust project architectures that streamlined application functionality, resulting in a 10% reduction in development time and improved performance.
  • Managed client requirements and documentation, ensuring 100% adherence to project specifications and timelines.
  • Participated in key client meetings, fostering relationships and securing 2 new contracts through effective communication and project presentations.
June 2018
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May 2018
Lecturer Daffodil International University (DIU) Department of Computer Science and Engineering · Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Conducted classes and lab sessions for over 60 students in Artificial Intelligence (CSE 412 & 413), achieving a 90% student satisfaction rating through engaging instructional methods.
  • Implemented hands-on projects that improved student proficiency in GUI development, resulting in 80% of students completing practical assignments on time.
June, 2016
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June, 2016
Software Developer Intern IP Vision, Canada Inc. Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Hands-on experience with the QA team.
  • Tested a live project for different GUI layers.