Research Chronicles

My Early Research Path Amid Bangladesh’s Academic Landscape 

My research journey in academia started with preliminary knowledge in Machine learning, where I explored the challenges of working with imbalanced datasets and feature selection techniques. One of my earliest projects focused on developing predictive models for Hepatitis C diagnosis, giving me a firsthand understanding of how intelligent systems can transform healthcare. Later, I tried to experiment with insect-based image datasets using deep learning. While limited computing resources posed obstacles, these experiences convinced me of the transformative potential of AI in automating critical sectors.

A turning point came during my undergraduate years at IUT, when two seminars introduced me to the fascinating world of nanophotonics and chip-scale photonic design. An engaging session by Dr. Mustafa Ordu (Bilkent University) opened my eyes to the possibilities of photonic crystal fibers, metamaterials, and waveguides, inspiring me to pivot my research path toward optical device design.

Joining the IUT Photonics Research Group (IUTPRG) was another defining moment. What started as a passionate but directionless exploration soon transformed into meaningful inquiry, thanks to mentorship from alumni. I delved into terahertz sensing mechanisms and later ventured into ultrafast optics, where picosecond lasers and nanoscale PCFs revealed new horizons in photonic sensing.

Currently, as a Research Assistant at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) and a Lecturer at BUBT, I am actively engaged in collaborative projects on metamaterials, metalenses, PCFs, and waveguides. Alongside, I continue to contribute to IUTPRG, nurturing the same platform that shaped my academic beginnings.

What inspires my current research journey is the rapid evolution of integrated photonic chips, which are transforming the way light can be harnessed for communication, sensing, and computation. I am particularly fascinated by how these compact and scalable platforms enable unprecedented control over light–matter interaction, paving the way for faster, energy-efficient, and multifunctional optical systems. My current research interest explores the development and optimization of such integrated devices, aiming to bridge the gap between conceptual modeling and practical implementation.

While my foundation lies in photonic device design and fiber-based systems, I am increasingly focused on how artificial intelligence can accelerate photonic innovation—from material selection to structural optimization. Rather than replacing human intuition, AI serves as a catalyst that allows smarter and faster exploration of design spaces. I strongly believe that the synergy between integrated optics and intelligent design will define the next era of photonics, unlocking solutions for real-world challenges in communications, healthcare, and quantum technologies.

Coming from a country where industry–academia collaboration is still in its infancy; I aspire to bridge that gap. My goal is to translate my experience, passion, and hard work in optics and photonics into impactful contributions that advance both scientific knowledge and real-world applications. Thus, pursuing PhD in ECE, with a specialization in Optics has been the key motto since my Undergrad life, facilitating numerous Optoelectronic devices.

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