Dr. Shaheena Sultana is a Professor and Chairman in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at Notre Dame University Bangladesh. She continued her teaching experience at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) and served there during 2001 to 2017. She completed her B.Sc. Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) from KUET. She received M.Sc. Engineering degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). She obtained Ph.D. in CSE from BUET. Her research interests include Graph Drawing, Graph Theory, VLSI Design, Machine Learning, Embedded System, Data Mining, IOT.

Education:
Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, (BUET)
• Specialization: Graph Drawing
• Thesis Topic: Efficient Algorithms for Geometric Representations of Graphs.
M.Sc., Computer Science and Engineering, (BUET)
• Specialization: Graph Drawing
B.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, (KUET)

Awards:
• ICT fellowship for doctoral program by Bangladesh Government
• Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for Research Assistant
• Scholarships in the SSC and HSC examination

Research Interest:
Graph Drawing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, VLSI Design, Embedded System, Social Network Analysis

Research Publications:
Journals:

1. Fatema Tuj Zohra, Rifa Tasfia Ratri, Shaheena Sultana and Humayara Binte Rashid. Image Segmentation and Classification Using Neural Network. International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology, Volume 16, Issue 01, Pages 13–27, AIRCC PUBLISHING CORPORATION, 2024.
2. Md Manzurul Hasan, Shaheena Sultana and Md. Saidur Rahman. Sliding column model for t-unit bar visibility representations of graphs. Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms and Applications, Volume 15, Issue 06, Pages 225, World Scientific, 2023.
3. Sinziah Islam, Muhammad Ohee and Shaheena Sultana. IoT Based Stormwater Management System. Advancement of Computer Technology and its Applications, Volume 5, Issue 3, Pages 1–9, HBRP Publication; 2022.
4. Md Ziaur Rahman Shamim, Shaheena Sultana, Anika Tabassum, Israt Tabassum and Sarkar Binoyee Farha. Fake News Detection: Covid-19 Perspective. Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Global Journals Inc. (USA), 2022.
5. AHM Saiful Islam, Md Sanju Islam, Shaheena Sultana and Maria Islam. Online Classroom Platforms: A Comprehensive Study in the Perspective of Bangladesh. Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, volume 21, issue H2, pages 21 – 28, Global Journals Inc. (USA), 2021.
6. Shaheena Sultana and Md. Saidur Rahman. L-shaped point set embeddings of high-degree plane graphs. AKCE International Journal of Graphs and Combinatorics, pages 1–6 , Taylor & Francis Publisher, 2020.
7. Shaheena Sultana, Md. Iqbal Hossain, Md. Saidur Rahman, Nazmun Nessa Moon, Tahsina Hashem. On triangle cover contact graphs. Computational Geometry: Theory and Applications, volume 69, pages 31 – 38, 2018.
8. Shaheena Sultana and Md. Saidur Rahman. Realizability of graphs as triangle cover contact graphs. Theoretical Computer Science (TCS), volume 720, pages 24 – 35, 2018.
9. Muhammad Sheikh Sadi, Shaheena Sultana, Md. Moin Ali Rashid, Kazi Fahat Latif. Towards tolerating faults by triple modular redundancy. Journal of Software Engineering and Intelligent Systems, volume 2, issue 2, pages 86 – 96, Caomei Publishers, 2017.
10. Muhammad Sheikh Sadi, Shaheena Sultana, Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Rezwanul Islam. An efficient method for human ear recognition. International Journal of Signal Processing, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition, volume 10, issue 4, pages 49 – 62, Science and Engineering Research Support Society, 2017.
11. Nazmun Nessa Moon, Shaheena Sultana, Fernaz Narin Nur, Mohd Saifuzzaman. A literature review of the trend of electronic commerce in Bangladesh perspective. Global Journal of Management and Business Research: B Economics and Commerce, volume 17, issue 3, pages 11 –17, Global Journals Inc. (USA), 2017.
12. Muhammad Sheikh Sadi, Md. Shamimur Rahman, Shaheena Sultana, Uddin Golam Mezbah, Kabir Kazi Md. Bodrul. Soft Error Tolerance in Memory Applications. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, volume 9, issue 8, pages 307–314, The Science and Information (SAI) Organization, 2018.

Conferences:

1. Ridowana Tabassum, Sharif MD Shahriar Tamjid, Shaheena Sultana, Fernaz Narin Nur, Tamanna Tabassum Oishi. Time-Series Analysis and Accident Hotspots Identification in Dhaka City. In Proc. of 2023 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development (ICICT4SD), pages 412–416, IEEE, 2023.
2. Jannatul Ferdous Dania, Nafisa Tabassum, Anindita Nath, Md Iqbal Hossain, Shaheena Sultana. Research Data Analysis: Academic Research and Collaboration Activities in Bangladesh. In Proc. of 2023 International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM), pages 1–6, IEEE, 2023.
3. Sara Tanha, Richard Tirtho Biswas, Tonosree Roy Ritu, Shaheena Sultana. Improved Apriori Algorithm Using Hash Technique. In Proc. of 2023 International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM), pages 1–6, IEEE, 2023.
4. Md Masrur Masuk Shopnil, Asmaul Husna, Shaheena Sultana, Muhammad Nazrul Islam. An Ensemble ML Model to Predict the Wastage of Food: Towards Achieving the Food Sustainability. In Proc. of 2023 International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM), pages 1–6, IEEE, 2023
5. Rafsan Ratul, Shaheena Sultana, Jarin Tasnim and Arifinur Rahman. Applicability of Space Colonization Algorithm for Real Time Tree Generation. In Proc. of 22nd International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), pages 1–6, IEEE, 2019.
6. Rabbina Ridan Khandoker, Shahreen Khondaker, Fatiha-Tus-Sazia, Fernaz Narin Nur and Shaheena Sultana. Lifecraft: An Android Based Application System for Women Safety. In Proc. of 2019 International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI), pages 1–6, IEEE, 2019.
7. Shaheena Sultana and Md. Saidur Rahman. Realizability of graphs as triangle cover contact graphs. In Proc. of COCOA 2016, volume 10043 of Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), pages 393–407, Springer, 2016.
8. Iqbal Hossain, Shaheena Sultana, Nazmun Nessa Moon, Tahsina Hashem and Md. Saidur Rahman. On triangle cover contact graphs. In Proc. of WALCOM 2015, volume 8973 of Lect. Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), pages 323–328, Springer, 2015.
9. Shaheena Sultana, Md. Saidur Rahman, Arpita Roy, Suraiya Tairin. Bar 1-Visibility Drawings of 1-Planar Graphs. In Proc. of ICAA 2014, volume 8321 of Lect. Notes in Computer Science, pages 62–76, Springer,
10. Iqbal Hossain, Shaheena Sultana, Aftab Hussain, Nazmun Nessa Moon and Md. Saidur Rahman. L-shaped drawings of series-parallel graphs. In Proc. of IMC 2014.
11. Shaheena Sultana, MAH Akhand, Prodip Kumer Das and MM Hafizur Bangla speech-to-text conversion using SAPI. In Proc. of ICCCE, 2012, IEEE, pages 385–390, 2012.
12. Mahfuz Hasan, Shaheena Sultana, Mirja Nazrul Alam, M.M.A. Hashem. Empirical investigations for exogenous parameters of an evolutionary algorithm. In Proc. of ICEE, 2002

Conference Paper Presented:

1. Realizability of Graphs as Triangle Cover Contact Graphs in the 10th International Conference on Combinatorial Optimization and Applications (COCOA 2016) at City University of Hong Kong. December 2016
2. On Triangle Cover Contact Graphs in the Workshop on Algorithms and Computation (WALCOM 2015) at BUET. February 2015
   Bar 1-Visibility Drawings of 1-Planar Graphs in the International Conference on Applied Algorithms (ICAA 2014) at Kolkata, India. January 2014
3. L-Shaped Drawings of Series-Parallel Graphs in the 18th International Mathematics Conference at Independent University, Bangladesh, Dhaka. March 2014

Publication – Thesis Book

1. Shaheena Sultana. Efficient algorithms for geometric representations of graphs. Publisher: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, BUET,
2. Shaheena Sultana. Algorithms for bar 1-visibility representations of Publisher: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, BUET, 2011.
3. Shaheena Sultana. Analysis and Design of three phase full converter. Publisher: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, KUET,

Publication – Poster

1. Md. Iqbal Hossain, Shaheena Sultana and Md. Yusuf Sarwar Uddin. Graph Synchrony in Wireless Sensor Networks. Workshop on Wireless Network and Communication (WNC), BUET, Dhaka, 2013

Publication – Dataset

1. Sharif MD Shahriar Tamjid, Ridowana Tabassum, Shaheena Sultana and Fernaz Narin Nur. Classification Data for Road Accidents in Dhaka City. Classification Data for road accident, 2024

Membership:

1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
2. Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)

Community Services:

1. Organizing Committee Member of WALCOM 2015
2.  Reviewer of TCS
3. Reviewer and session chair of International Conference on Computing Advancements (ICCA 2020) held in AIUB.
4. Reviewer of 1st International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering and Robotics Technology (ICASERT-2019) held in East West University.

Professional Training/Conference/Workshop/Seminar:

1. Emotional Intelligence for a better classroom engagement, self-care and outcomes, Organized by an international NGO called the “Workplace Skills Development Academy” (WSDA) based in New Zealand, September, 2022.
2. Day long Workshop on OBE Curriculum, by Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, Professor, Chemistry and Former Director, IQAC, SUST, June, 2022
3. Workshop on OBE Curriculum, Organized by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, June, 2022
4. Training on BNQF for Quality Enhancement of Higher Education, two days training organized by Bangladesh Accreditation Council, May, 2022
5. Outcome Based Education in Practice by Md. Samin Rahman, Lecturer, Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University (BSMRAAU), February, 2022
6. International OBE Symposium 2022 organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), September, 2022
7. Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), by Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam, Director, IQAC and Professor, Department of Naval, Architecture 5 of 6 and Marine Engineering, BUET, Dhaka organized by NDUB.
8. 22nd International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) at Dhaka, December, 2019.
9. International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI) at Dhaka, December, 2019.
10. 10th International Conference on Combinatorial Optimization and Applications (COCOA 2016) at City University of Hong Kong, December, 2016.
11. Workshop on Algorithms and Computation (WALCOM 2015) at BUET, February, 2015.
12. International Conference on Applied Algorithms (ICAA 2014) at Kolkata, India, January, 2014.
13. 18th International Mathematics Conference at Independent University Bangladesh, Dhaka, March, 2014.