A. H. M. Saiful Islam
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Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam is an accomplished academic, researcher, and higher education administrator with nearly two decades of experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, curriculum development, and quality assurance in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). Throughout his career, he has been committed to fostering academic excellence, promoting innovative teaching and learning practices, and preparing graduates to meet the evolving demands of the global technology landscape.
He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science and Engineering from Khulna University in 2003. His undergraduate thesis focused on Bioinformatics, and the outcomes of this research were published in the International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT). He later completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science and Engineering from North South University, where his research was presented and published in the 2nd International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision (ICIEV 2013).
Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Motijheel Ideal School and College in 1996 and his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Notre Dame College, Dhaka, in 1998. During his student life, he consistently demonstrated dedication and discipline, receiving awards for 100% class attendance at both school and college.
Academic Leadership
Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam began his academic career in 2006 as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Development Alternative (UODA).
His commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and institutional development led to his promotion as Assistant Professor and subsequent appointment as Head of the Department in 2009. During his tenure, he successfully led numerous academic and administrative initiatives, including:
- Developing the M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering curriculum.
- Coordinating undergraduate capstone projects and internship programs.
- Modernizing departmental academic activities and quality assurance practices.
- Leading departmental administration and academic planning, for which he received institutional recognition.
In 2012, Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Daffodil International University (DIU).
At DIU, he made significant contributions to both academic and co-curricular activities. His responsibilities included:
- Member, Departmental Project Committee.
- Organizing Secretary, 17th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT 2014).
- Moderator, DIU Competitive Programming Club (CPC).
- Supervisor of numerous undergraduate research projects and internship programs.
- Active contributor to curriculum development, research collaboration, and student mentoring.
Currently, as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam is leading the department in academic planning, curriculum modernization, quality assurance, research development, and strategic initiatives aligned with international standards of engineering education.
Teaching and Research Interests
Prof. Islam’s teaching and research interests include: Programming and Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Discrete Mathematics, Theory of Computation, Information Technology Management, Mobile Computing, Wireless Computing, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning.
He is passionate about integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications and inspiring students to become innovative, ethical, and industry-ready professionals.
Research and Scholarly Contributions
Prof. Islam has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly publications in reputable international conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and national conferences. His research spans both theoretical and applied areas of computer science, with contributions in software engineering, computing technologies, engineering education, and emerging areas of information technology.
He actively collaborates with fellow researchers and continues to supervise undergraduate research projects that encourage innovation and address contemporary technological challenges.
Research Impact
Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam’s research has gained increasing recognition within the academic community.
According to his Google Scholar profile: Total Citations: 277, h-index: 7, i10-index: 5
- More than 200 citations have been received since 2021, reflecting the growing impact of his research in recent years.
His research profile demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity and an ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge in Computer Science and Engineering.
Expertise in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Quality Assurance
Prof. Islam is recognized within his institution for his strong expertise in Outcome-Based Education (OBE), curriculum design, academic assessment, and quality assurance.
He has played an active role in implementing OBE practices through: Designing OBE-based curricula., Mapping Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Curriculum mapping and assessment planning, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)., Assessment rubric development, CLO-PLO attainment analysis., Preparation for accreditation and quality assurance activities, Faculty mentoring on OBE implementation.
His experience enables him to bridge academic excellence with industry expectations while ensuring continuous enhancement of engineering education.
Professional Development and OBE Training
To strengthen his expertise in engineering education and quality assurance, Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam has successfully completed several specialized professional training programs, including: 1) Day-long Workshop on OBE Curriculum, Resource Person: Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, Former Director, IQAC, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) 2) Outcome-Based Education in Practice, Speaker: Md. Samin Rahman, Lecturer, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University (BSMRAAU), 3) Online International Symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation – II, 4) Intensive Hands-on Orientation on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) under the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Resource Person: Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam, Director, IQAC, Professor, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
These professional development programs have strengthened his expertise in OBE implementation, accreditation standards, quality assurance frameworks, curriculum development, and student learning assessment in engineering education.
Student Mentorship
Throughout his academic career, Prof. Islam has supervised a large number of undergraduate capstone projects, research projects, and industrial internships. He strongly believes in experiential learning and encourages students to participate in research, software development, competitive programming, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
His approachable nature, commitment to student success, and emphasis on lifelong learning have earned him the respect and appreciation of students and colleagues alike.
Academic Vision
Prof. A. H. M. Saiful Islam believes that higher education should cultivate not only technical competence but also creativity, ethical responsibility, leadership, and lifelong learning. His vision is to develop graduates who can contribute effectively to society through innovation, research, and sustainable technological solutions while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Through his continued dedication to teaching, research, academic leadership, and institutional quality enhancement, he remains committed to advancing Computer Science and Engineering education both nationally and internationally.
Research Profiles
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UIWgSLoAAAAJ&hl=en
Journals
[1] Fabiha, Raisa, Stein Joachim Reberio, Zubayer Farazi, Fernaz Narin Nur, Shaheena Sultana, and AHM Saiful Islam. “IDPS: A machine learning framework for real-time intrusion detection and protection system for malicious internet activity.” International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) 16, no. 1 (2026): 437-449.
[2] Abrity Paul Chowdhury, Fernaz Narin Nur, A.H.M. Saiful Islam, Khorshed Alam, Asif Karim, Mohd Asif Shah, FLEX-IDS: A secure and explainable federated intrusion detection framework for Edge-of-Things environments under adversarial conditions, Computers and Electrical Engineering, Volume 129, Part B, 2026, 110827, ISSN 0045-7906, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.
[3] Shafika Rahman, Fernaz Narin Nur, Arafat Sahin Afridi, A.H.M.Saiful Islam, Shaheena Sultana, Nazmus Nessa Moon. JoTPaRS: A Job Title Prediction and Recommendation System for IT Professionals. Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 2025;5(3):242.
[4] Arnab Bhattacharjee, Shaheena Sultana, A. H. M. Saiful Islam (2023). Developing of Voice Responsive Non-Player Character in Video Games. NDUB Research Journal, An Academic Journal of Notre Dame University Bangladesh, ISSN No. 2709-1945, Issue 2; Volume 1, Page no. 36-52
[5] Mosaddek Hasan Chowdhury, Tasfia Ahmed, Md. Bayazid Rahman, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “A Smart Inventory Management System with Forecasting Technique Applied to Efficiently Handle Industrial Asset “, American Journal of Innovation in Science and Engineering (AJISE), Volume 2 Issue 2, Year 2023, ISSN: 2158-7205 (Online), DOI: https://doi.org/10.54536/ajise.v2i2.1384https://journals.e-palli.com/home/index.php/ajise , Published: April 24, 2023
[6] Kazi Nayeem Hossain,Arnob Mallick, Hasibul Hassan Sarker, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Ideable – An online platform for Inventors and Investors”, Advancement of Computer Technology and its Applications, Volume 6 Issue 2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7765533, Published: March 24, 2023
[7] Iffat Firozy Rimi, Md. Ariful Islam Arif, Sharmin Akter Md. Riazur Rahman, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Md. Tarek Habib, ”Machine learning techniques for dental disease prediction”, Iran Journal of Computer Science, Springer Nature , https://doi.org/10.1007/s42044-022-00101-0, Published online:17 March 2022
[8] A.H.M. Saiful Islam, Eshita Agnes Purification, Fahima Akter Anni & Kishor K. Baroi,” Website Text Translation and Image Translation from a URL using Optical Character Recognition (OCR)”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology: E, Volume 22 Issue 1 Version 1.0 Year 2022, Online ISSN: 0975-4172& Print ISSN: 0975-4350, DOI:10.17406/GJCST
[9] Khaledun Nahar, Boishakhe Islam Shova, Tahmina Ria, Humayara Binte Rashid & A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Mining Educational Data to Predict Students Performance: A Comparative Study of Data Mining Techniques”, Education and Information Technologies. Springer Nature, 2021.
[10] A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Md. Harun Aur Rashid Khan Ishan, Nilima Ahmed, Manabendra Kishore Chakraborty,”Exam Management System at Notre Dame University Bangladesh”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology: G Interdisciplinary, Volume 21, Issue 1, Version 1.0, Year 2021, Online ISSN: 0975-4172& Print ISSN: 0975-4350, DOI: https://doi.org/10.34257/GJCSTGVOL21IS1PG15
[11] A.H.M Saiful Islam, Md Sanju Islam, Shaheena Sultana & Maria Islam, “Online Classroom Platforms: A Comprehensive Study in the Perspective of Bangladesh”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology: H, Volume 21 Issue 2 (Ver. 1.0), Open Association of Research Society Information & Technology, Year 2021, Online ISSN:0975-4172, Print ISSN: 0975-4350, DOI: 10.17406/GJCST
[12] MD Imtiaz Uddin Adnan, Redoyan Raz, Tanvir Ahmed & A. H. M Saiful Islam, “Application and Analysis of Retail Inventory using Data Mining Techniques”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Volume 20 Issue 2 Version 1.0 Year 2020, Online ISSN: 0975-4172 & Print ISSN: 0975-4350
[13] Khaled Redwan, Yeasin Ahammed, Masum Akram Hridoy, Fernaz Narin Nur & A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Employee Culling based on Online Work Assessment through Machine Learning Algorithm” , Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology , Volume 19 Issue 4 Version 1.0 Year 2019, Online ISSN: 0975-4172 & Print ISSN: 0975-4350.
[14] A.H.M. Saiful Islam, Mashrure Tanzim, Sadia Afreen & Gerald Rozario, “Evaluation of Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm Compared to Genetic Algorithm, Dynamic Programming and Branch and Bound Algorithm Regarding Traveling Salesman Problem”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Volume 19, Issue 3, Version 1.0, 2019, Online ISSN: 0975-4172 & Print ISSN: 0975-4350, DOI:10.17406/GJCST
[15] Ziaur Rahman, Md. Baharul Islam, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Smart Input Based User Authentication and Challenges Towards Multi-tiered Cyber Security”, American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Volume 2, Issue 9, e-ISSN: 2320-0847, p-ISSN: 2320-0936, September 2013.
[16] Ziaur Rahman, Md. Baharul Islam, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Cyber Police: An Idea for Securing Cyber Space with Unique Identification”, Global Journal of Computer Science and Application (Network, Web and Security), Volume 13, Issue 12, Version 1.0, pp. 17-21, e-ISSN: 0975-4172, p-ISSN: 0975-4350, USA, August 2013.
[17] Md. Baharul Islam, Md. Kamrul Hasan, A. H. M. Saiful Islam and Ziaur Rahman, “Predict Software Reliability By Support Vector Machine”, International Journal of Advanced Studies in Computers, Science and Engineering, Vol. 2, Issue 8, ISSN: 2278- 7917, August 2013.http://www.ijascse.org
[18] Md. Baharul Islam, A.H. M. Saiful Islam, Ziaur Rahman, “Cost Benefit Oriented Analysis for Designing Optimum Quality Assurance Practices on Software Development”, Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 152-157, ISSN: 2319-7323, July 2013
[19] S. A. Mamun, A.L.M.A. Awal, A. H. M. S. Islam, M. A. Hossain, T. Afroze, S. Sultana and R. Mazumder, A Primordial Approach to Develop An Automated Irrigation System in Bangladesh, Journal of Environmental Science and Natural resources, 2011,Vol.4, No. 1: 157-162
[20] S. A. Mamun, S. A. Sagor, A. H. M. S. Islam, S. F. Islam and T. Arefin; Use of Multimedia Messaging Service System in Crop Disease Diagnosis, Journal of Environmental Science and Natural resources, 2010, Vol.3 No.2: 15-18
[21] Akhir, A. A. M. M. U., Islam, A. H. M. S., Islam, S.F., Sagor, S.A., and Mamun, S. A. 2009. Analysis of the environmental consequences of E. M. F. on individuals and electronic equipment. J. innov.dev.strategy 3(5): 18-22
[22] Islam, S.F., Islam, A. H. M. S., Mamun, S. A., Sagor, S. A. and Akhir, A. A. M. M. U. 2009. Impact of humidity of air on the properties of Capacitor-Voltage nature of RF-MEMS capacitive switch. J. innov.dev.strategy 3(5): 23-26
[23] Sagor, S.A., Islam, S.F., Islam, A. H. M. S., Mamun, S. A., and Akhir, A. A. M. M.U. 2009. Analysis of the instrumentation for the effect of electromagnetic fields on the growth of plant physiology. Int. J. Sustain. Crop Prod. 4(6):14-16.
Conference Papers
[1] S. H. Khan, M. S. Rana, S. M. R. Kadir, A. H. M. S. Islam, A. S. Shanta and F. N. Nur, “Blockchain-Based E-Voting System Using Hyperledger Fabric,” 2026 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence & Networking (QPAIN), Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2026, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/QPAIN69676.2026.
[2] A. P. Chowdhury, M. M. Chowdhury, M. R. Karim and A. H. M. S. Islam, “Temperature-Diverse Agreement Fusion for Trust-Aware RAG: Novel Ensemble and Chunking Strategies,” 2025 28th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 2025, pp. 1124-1129, doi: 10.1109/ICCIT68739.2025.
[3] R. Chowdhury, M. T. Rahman, F. N. Nur, S. Sultana, and A. H. M. S. Islam, “Automated food spoilage detection using deep learning: A CNN-based approach,” in Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. Next-Generation Comput., IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM), Gazipur, Bangladesh, Jun. 27–28, 2025, pp. 1–6
[4] A. P. Chowdhury, S. K. Hossain, F. N. Nur, A. H. M. S. Islam, and S. Sultana, “Distributed intrusion detection system for edge of things to enhance security,” in Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. Next-Generation Comput., IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM), Gazipur, Bangladesh, Jun. 27–28, 2025, pp. 1–7
[5] M. N. Eva, A. I. Audri, F. N. Nur, and A. H. M. S. Islam, “Air quality monitoring and pollution prediction using machine learning,” in Proc. 2025 Int. Conf. Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence, and Networking (QPAIN), Rangpur, Bangladesh, Jul. 31–Aug. 2, 2025, pp. 1–6
[6] N. -A. -R. Sun, S. A. Palma, F. Narin Nur, H. B. Rashid and A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Creating Multi-level AI Racing Agents Using a Combination of Imitation and Reinforcement Learning and Analyzing Similarity Using Cross-Correlation, 2024 IEEE International Conference on Computing, Applications and Systems (COMPAS), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 2024, pp. 1-19, doi: 10.1109/COMPAS60761.2024.10796663
[7] T. Ahmed, T. Lasker, T. B. Abdullah, F. N. Nur and A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Profiling Financial Health: Predictive Modeling of Personal Finance Behavior in the Context of Bangladesh,” 2024 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024, pp. 107-112, doi: 10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534331
[8] Rup Chowdhury, Md. Nazmul Islam, Prapti Das, Fernaz Narin Nur, A.H.M.Saiful Islam , “AI-Based Precision Farming for Sustainable Agriculture in Bangladesh”, 3rd International Conference on Trends in Electronics and Health informatics (TEHI 2023), Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
[9] Tahiya Jahan Laboni, Xinia Apchora, As. Am Mehedi Hasan, Abdur Razzaque, and A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Online Sample Delivery System for RMG Industries, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI 2020)
[10] A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Nova Ahmed, Kamrul Hasan, and Md. Jubayer: mHealth: Blood Donation Service in Bangladesh: Proceedings of 2nd ICIEV, 17th – 18th May, 2013
[11] Mahmudur Rahman, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Shah Yaser Maqnoon Nadvi, Rashedur M Rahman: Comparative Study of ANFIS and ARIMA model for Weather Forecasting in Dhaka, Proceedings of 2nd ICIEV, 17th – 18th May, 2013
[12] Md. Kamrul Hasan, Dr. Nova Ahmed, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Android Mobile Application: Remote Monitoring of Blood Pressure, Proceedings of 15th ICCIT, December 22-24,2012.
[13] A. A. Md. Monzur-Ul-Akhir, A.H.M. Saiful Islam, Syed Foysol Islam, Sakeeb Adnan Sagor, A Comparative Study of a Proxy Memory Buffer for Energy Reduction, First Asian Himalayas International Conference on Internet AH-ICI2009, 3rd, 4th and 5th of November, 2009.
[14] Syed Foysol Islam, Mushfeq-Us-Saleheen Shameem, A.H.M. Saiful Islam, Sakeeb Adnan Sagor, T.M. Nazmul Huda, Performance Analysis and Recognition of IR-UWB Signals Using TR System, First Asian Himalayas International Conference on Internet AH-ICI2009, 3rd, 4th and 5th of November, 2009.
[15] Mushfeq-Us-Saleheen Shameem,Raihana Ferdous, Syed Foysol Islam, A.H.M. Saiful Islam, Sakeeb Adnan Sagor, Efficient Testing Environment for Wireless Networking Experiments, First Asian Himalayas International Conference on Internet AH-ICI2009,3rd, 4th and 5th of November, 2009.
[16] D.M.S. SULTAN, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Md. Sultan Mahmud, “M-Learning: A prospective Learning Process of Bangladesh of Today”, 1st ICECC, 2008.
[17] D.M.S. SULTAN, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, “Home Appliance Automation Using Mobile SMS in Bangladesh”, 9th ICCIT, December 2006.Presented by: A. H. M. Saiful Islam.
[18] Md. Shams Ur Rahim, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mir Shahidul Islam: “Reconstruction of DNA Sequence from its probes in Sequencing by Hybridization”, Proceedings of 6th ICCIT, December 2003.
[19] Md. Rafiqul Islam, A. H. M. Saiful Islam, Md. Shams Ur Rahim, Mir Shahidul Islam: “A New method of access control of high data security with timestamp”, Proceedings of 6th ICCIT, December 2003.
