Ishmam Bin Rofi | PhD Student| HCI Researcher |
Bengali: ইশমাম বিন রফি
Rochester Institute of Technology | BRAC University
Bengali: ইশমাম বিন রফি
Rochester Institute of Technology | BRAC University
Hello, and welcome to my website! I’m Ishmam Bin Rofi (he/him), currently pursuing my PhD in Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where I work as a Graduate Research Assistant. My research focuses on human factors in security (usable security)—exploring how people interact with and shape secure systems. I am currently a part of DeFake Lab. I am also a collaborator of Human Centered Computing & Society Lab, BRAC University.
I previously studied Computer Science at Brac University in Bangladesh, where I worked as a teaching assistant and researcher. Fluent in both Bangla and English, I stay rooted in my culture while actively engaging with the global academic community.
Besides work, you can often find me lost in passionate debates about history, conspiracy theories, and philosophy. Beyond the academic realm, I enjoy diving into machine learning algorithms, contributing to open-source projects, and reflecting on the complexities of human existence.
I have been a part of the Computing for Sustainability and Social Good (C2SG) Research Group directed by Dr. Jannatun Noor Mukta.
Previously I have published at CHI, IEEE Xplore, and SOUPS.
My current affiliations:
Mashiyat Mahjabin Eshita, BRAC University
Dr Jannatun Noor Mukta, United International University
Dr Taiabul Haque, BRAC University
Md Sabbir Ahmed, BRAC University
Dr Avijoy Chakma, Bowie State University
Dr. Dipto Das, University of Toronto
Susmita Biswas Ador, BRAC University
What's going on with my life :
5th November 2025: My co-authored paper passed the first round of CHI2026. やったー! (Yattā!)
23th October 2025: Done with reviewing for CHI2026.
25th August 2025: Started my Full Funded PhD at RIT. (I should really seek help about my life choices)
26th May 2025: Ended my Undergraduate from BRAC University.
25th April 2025: Successfully defended my undergraduate thesis.
28th February 2025: Paper was featured at BRACU CSE RESEARCH DAY, HCI Panel!
23rd February 2025: Appointed as ST/ TA for Spring2025 semester. (Here we go again)
10th February 2025: Done with reviewing CHI LBW papers (x2)
3rd February 2025: Defended my Pre-Thesis 2 ! Yaaaaaaaaay!
17th January 2025: My paper as lead author got accepted at CHI2025! \(^▽^)/ やったー! (Yattā!)
21st December 2024: Attended and presented my paper at NSysS 2024. My first ever conference in person!
5th November 2024: My paper got accepted at NsySS 2024.
6th November 2024: Paper passed First round of CHI2025.
1st November 2024: Appointed as an undergraduate Student Tutor (TA) at the CSE Department of BRAC University.
10th July 2024: Two of my posters (Extended Abstracts) got accepted at SOUPS2024.
15th November 2024: My first-ever paper got accepted at SKIMA2023.