IEOM Symposium on Global Engineering Education
Dhaka, Bangladesh
December 19, 2015 (Saturday)
Venue: Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
Theme: Engineering Education in Bangladesh vs. World and How IE can contribute to Bangladesh Development
Organized by: IEOM Society and Bangladeshi IEOM Society
December 19, 2015 (Saturday)
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration
9:00 – 9:25 Opening Remarks: Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Hossain, Vice Chancellor – Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Board Bazar, Gazipur, Bangladesh
9:25 – 9:40 Quality Assurance in Engineering Education: Dr. M Rakibul Islam, Professor, EEE, IUT
9:40 – 9:50
9:50 – 10:10 Engineering Education: Dr. A.S.M. Mojahidul Hoque, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore
10:10 – 10:30 Self-Assessment Report – Dr. Md. Kutub Uddin, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
10:30 – 11:00 Engineering Education Assessment and Accreditation – Dr. MRK Khadem, Sultan Quboos University (Oman)
11:00 – 11:30 Tea Break: How to Prepare for Higher Education Study (Admission and Funding) for USA – Dr. Ahad Ali (Lawrence Tech – USA)
11:30 – 12:00 Challenges and Opportunities for Engineering Education in Bangladesh, Professor Dr. M.M. Shahidul Hassan, Vice Chancellor, East West University, Aftabnagar, Dhaka
12:00 – 12:30 The role of Industrial Engineers in BD RMG sector: The Challenges and Opportunities – Md Kawsar Ali, Chief Operating Officer, Comfit Composite Knit LTD, Gorai, Mirzapur, Tangail
12:30 – 1:00 Engineering Education – Global vs. Bangladesh: Dr. Alamgir Choudhury, Associate Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1:00 – 1:40 Lunch Break (Boxed Lunch will be provided)
1:00 – 1:15, Lunch Break Time Presentation: How to Prepare for GRE and TOEFL – Engr Md. Akibul Islam, Faculty at GRE Center
1:15 – 1:30, “Study on Waste Collection System and Subsequent Production of Energy from Waste in Dhaka City Corporation“, Presentation from Students of AUST.
1:30 – 1:45 Bangladeshi IEOM Society Meeting
1:45 – 2:00 Textile Education in Bangladesh: Prof Syed Fakhrul Hassan, Chairman, Department of Textile Eng, and Dean, School of Science & Engineering, South East University, Dhaka.
2:00 – 2:20 Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, Professor, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
2:20 – 2:45 Engineering Education in USA, Problem based Learning (PBL), Project Based Learning, and Entrepreneurship – Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA
2:45 – 3:45 Panel Session: Engineering Education in Bangladesh – Challenges and Opportunities
PANEL SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr. A. F. M. Anwarul Haque, Dean – Faculty of Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh – MODERATOR
Prof. Dr. S. Kanti Biswas, Head, MPE, AUST – Co-Moderator
Mr. Fateh Ul Amin, General Manager, Engineering Technical Services, BEXIMCO, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engr. Mazharul Islam, Head, AC R&D Dept, Walton
Engr. Md Kawsar Ali, Chief Operating Officer, Comfit Composite Knit LTD
Prof. M.A. Hannan, Rector – Engineering Staff College, Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Abdur Rahim Mollah, Professor & Head, EEE, Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology
Dr. Maj Md. Faisal Kader, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST), Dhaka
Engr Sharifa Sultana, Principal, Institute of Marine Technology(IIMT), Munshigonj
Dr. Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
3:45 – 4:00 Awards and Recognitions
4:o0 – Thank you notes by newly elected President of Bangladeshi IEOM Society
IEOM Student Chapter Formation Presentation and Q&A – Dr. Ahad Ali and Dr. MRK Khadem.
REGISTRATION: Professional and Faculty – Taka 500; Student – Taka 300
Symposium registration includes lunch, tea breaks, attendance certificate and t-shirt.
Register via eventbrite and pay onsite.
Registration Link: http://ieom-dhaka-symposium.eventbrite.com
Symposium Topics (but not limited to)
– Teaching and learning
– Assessment and accreditation
– Entrepreneurship minded engineer
– Industry involvement (IAB – Industry Advisory Board))
– Engineering curriculum content
– Career development
– Student – professor engagement (office hours, fear of professor, asking questions, etc.)
– Internships/Co-Op
– Student preparation for global challenges
– Readiness gap
– Professional involvement opportunities
– Engineering ways of thinking, knowing, and doing
– Design thinking and engineering decision-making
– Thinking and working in multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary ways
– Teaming and collaborative learning
– Leadership in engineering
– Creative problem solving
– Theory and Practices
Submission
If you are interested to be a speaker, please contact Dr. Dr. A R M Harunur Rashid (a_rashid@iut-dhaka.edu) for Dr. Khadem (khadem1973@gmail.com).
Contact: info@ieomsociety.org.
Honorary Symposium Chair
Prof. Dr. A. F. M. Anwarul Haque, Dean of Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh
Honorary Committee
Professor M.A. Hannan, Rector, Engineering Staff College, Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Abdur Rahim Mollah, Professor & Head, EEE, Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology
Advisory Committee
Dr. Abu Masud, Wichita State University, Kansas, USA
Dr. Abdur Rahim, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Technical Committee
Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Visiting Professor, Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Dr. Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
Dr. Md. Haider Ali Biswas, Mathematics Discipline, Science Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University
Dr.Md. Nurul Absar Chowdhury, MCE, Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Dr. A.S.M. Mojahidul Hoque, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore
Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Dept. of Industrial and Production Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)
Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur
Dr. Mohammed Khadem, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
Dr. Abu Masud, Boeing Global Engineering Professor, Wichita State University, Kansas, USA
Dr. Abdur Rahim, University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
Dr. A.R.M. Harunur Rashid, Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh
Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST)
Dr. Abul Mukid Mohammad Mukaddes, Industrial & Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Dr. Sultana Parveen, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Dr. Md. Abdul Wazed, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Chittagong, Bangladesh
Support Committee
Eng. Sk Masum Kamal, President – SK Machinery International, Dhaka, Bangladesh – Chair
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Speaker Bios
Ahad Ali, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
Director, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)
Director, Smart Manufacturing and Lean Systems Research Group
A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
and
Executive Director, IEOM Society
TOPIC: Engineering Education in North America and Problem Based Learning (PBL)/Project Based Learning, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bio: Ahad Ali is an Associate Professor, and Director of Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA. He earned B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh, Masters in Systems and Engineering Management from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and PhD in Industrial Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has published journal and conference papers. Dr Ali has completed research projects with Chrysler, Ford, New Center Stamping, Whelan Co., Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company, Whitlam Label Company, DTE Energy, Delphi Automotive System, GE Medical Systems, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC), National/Panasonic Electronics, and Rockwell Automation. His research interests include manufacturing, simulation, optimization, reliability, scheduling, manufacturing, and lean. He is member of IIE, INFORMS, SME and IEEE.
Dr. Mohammad Miftaur Rahman Khan Khadem
Assistant Professor, Department Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat, Oman
and
Director of Program, IEOM Society
TOPIC: Engineering Education Assessment and Accreditation
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