Experiences and activities
Research assistant
CV Lab, Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi.
Working on (as the lead) developing counterfactual examples to explain decision-making processes of intelligent transportation systems.
Mentoring 3 undergraduate students who are working on Recommendation Systems, XAI, and Computer Vision areas for their senior thesis. Guiding them in writing thesis proposals, developing and refining research methodology, troubleshooting experiments, data analysis & interpretation of results.
Teaching and Mentoring
Teacher / Mentor / Tutor (Freelance / Coaching Centers)
Tutored and mentored approximately 40+ high school and college students in subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, information technology, English, and Bangladesh and Global Studies.
Independently mentoring around 25+ students in pursuing undergraduate studies and different exchange programs abroad.
Co-Founder
Co founded this startup and emerged champion as a team of Hult Prize at University of Rajshahi 2019.
Our venture is to recycle huge cigarette waste that severely harm the environment and turn them into useful
products such as mold, cellulose pulp, and organic fertilizer and pesticides.
As a business idea, a total marketing and selling strategy is in effect for our processed products.
Membership Development Coordinator
IEEE University of Rajshahi Student Branch
Taught 600+ enthusiasts Matlab, Python and research methodologies and scopes through multiple Webinars and in person events.
Promoted the benefits of IEEE membership and activities to recruit potential members and kept them engaged and motivated by organizing diversified welfare events, mentoring and training.
Maintained accurate records of membership and communicated updates to the Branch and IEEE leadership.
During Md Islam’s tenure, number and engagement of members within the IEEE Rajshahi Student Branch were higher than previous times.
Alumni Class Secretary
U.S. Department of State
Acting as the primary point of contact and communication link between the Global UGRAD alumni circuit and the program coordinators or administrators.
Fostering a sense of community and engagement among Global UGRAD alumni by organizing events, networking opportunities, and social gatherings and disseminating relevant information, updates, and resources to the alumni network, including scholarships, job/internship opportunities, and further educational programs.
Collaborating with other alumni class secretaries or UGRAD program staff to plan joint events, initiatives, or projects that enhance the overall alumni experience and providing regular reports to relevant bodies.
Planning outreach activities.
Brand Ambassador
IEEE
Represented IEEE at events and conferences, participating in outreach activities in Region 10.
Served as a liaison between IEEE and other organizations to increase awareness and understanding of IEEE’s role in advancing technology for humanity.
Was responsible for creating and distributing IEEE-branded materials, such as brochures and flyers.
Deputy Campus Director and Chief of Operations
Hult Prize Foundation
Organized Hult Prize at University of Rajshahi in 2021, Trained over 50 organizing committee members as the main organizer, Trained 60 Department Ambassadors, 65 registered teams, Interviewed multiple accomplished figures from different industries.
Appeared as an invited Guest Speaker in ”Catholic University Institute of Buea, Cameroon.”
Featured in numerous prestigious daily newpapers in Bangladesh including NEWAGE, The daily Campus, Kaler Kantho, The Campus Times.
Membership Development Co-Ordinator, IEEE University of Rajshahi Student Branch | 2019-20.
Volunteer, Discovery Center of Idaho | Feb 2022 - May 2022
Youth Leader, Active Citizens- British Council | Batch 98.
Associate Member, UNYSA Bangladesh- Rajshahi Division | 2018-Present.
Member, IEEE Power And Energy Society | 2019-20.
Education, Research and Outreach Secretary, ICE Association, University of Rajshahi.
Organizer, Programming Club, Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Rajshahi University.
Advisor, Rajshahi University Professional Development Forum | 2023 - Present
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