Call for Award Nominations

IEOM Bangladesh International Conference Awards – Dhaka 2026
9th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Dhaka, Bangladesh | December 26–27, 2026

Host: BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)
Venue: BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dear Colleagues,

IEOM Society International is pleased to invite award nominations for the IEOM Bangladesh Conference 2026 Awards, to be presented during the 9th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The IEOM Awards Program recognizes distinguished academic and industry professionals, researchers, educators, students, innovators, and organizations for outstanding contributions to Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and related fields.

We particularly encourage nominations recognizing excellence in Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, digital transformation, supply chain and logistics, sustainability, Lean Six Sigma, analytics, industrial innovation, and engineering education.

Universities, industries, professional organizations, IEOM chapters, faculty members, students, and individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates. Self-nominations are welcome.

Award Categories

Outstanding Contribution to Industrial Engineering in Bangladesh

This special award category recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant and measurable contributions to the advancement of Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, and related practices in Bangladesh.

Nominations may recognize contributions in areas including:

Quality Improvement in Bangladesh
Service Improvement in Bangladesh
Human Factors and Ergonomics Improvement in Bangladesh
Supply Chain and Logistics Contribution in Bangladesh
Teaching Improvement in Bangladesh
Industrial Engineering Curriculum Improvement in Bangladesh
AI Applications in Bangladesh
Business Operations Improvement in Bangladesh
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Outstanding Student Ambassador in Bangladesh
Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence Applications in Bangladesh

Industrial Engineering & Operations Management Awards

IEOM Industrial Engineering & Operations Management Award
Outstanding Operations Management Award
Industrial Engineering Innovation Award
Operations Research & Analytics Award
Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award
Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence Award

Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Awards

IEOM Industry 4.0 Award
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Award
Smart Manufacturing / Smart Factory Award
Artificial Intelligence in Industry Award
Robotics & Automation Award
Digital Transformation Leadership Award
Sustainable Manufacturing Award

Research Awards

Outstanding Researcher Award – Professor Category
Outstanding Researcher Award – Emerging Researcher Category
Outstanding Research in Industrial Engineering
Outstanding Research in Operations Management
Outstanding Research in Manufacturing
Outstanding Research in Human Factors and Ergonomics
Outstanding Research in Supply Chain Management
Outstanding Research in Industry 4.0 / Industrial AI
Outstanding Research in Sustainability

Teaching & Education Awards

Outstanding IEOM Educator Award
Excellence in Industrial Engineering Education
Innovation in Teaching & Learning Award
Outstanding Student Mentoring Award
Outstanding Curriculum / Educational Innovation Award
Outstanding Engineering Education Contribution Award
Outstanding Teaching and Learning Award in IEOM Subject Areas

Industry & Professional Awards

Industry Leadership Award
Industry Best Practice Award
Industrial Innovation Award
Industry–University Collaborative Innovation Award
Operational Excellence Award

Student & Project Awards

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award
Outstanding Graduate Research Award
Outstanding Student Innovation Award
Outstanding Senior Design Project Award
Outstanding Student Academic Excellence Award

Student competitions, including Undergraduate Student Paper, Graduate Student Paper, Master Thesis, Doctoral Dissertation, Senior Capstone Design, Undergraduate Research, High School STEM, AI-ML, Human Factors and Ergonomics, Lean Six Sigma, Simulation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Poster, Global Design, and Robo Competition, are administered separately through the IEOM Bangladesh 2026 Competition Program.

IEOM Society Awards

Outstanding Service to IEOM Society
Outstanding Contribution to Industrial Engineering & Operations Management
Outstanding IEOM Student Chapter Award
Outstanding IEOM Student Chapter Faculty Advisor Award
Outstanding IEOM Chapter Advisor Award
Outstanding IEOM Volunteer / Contributor Award
Other IEOM Society Recognition Awards

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees should:

Demonstrate significant contributions to Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or related fields.
Demonstrate significant achievement in the respective award category.
Demonstrate meaningful impact through research, education, industry, technology, professional service, innovation, or societal contributions.
For industry awards, demonstrate successful implementation, innovation, productivity improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, sustainability, operational excellence, or other measurable outcomes.
For research awards, demonstrate significant scholarly contributions through publications, patents, research projects, technology development, or other research achievements.
For teaching awards, demonstrate excellence in teaching, curriculum development, student engagement, mentoring, educational innovation, or learning impact.
For IEOM Society awards, demonstrate meaningful involvement, service, leadership, volunteering, conference participation, chapter development, or other contributions to IEOM Society International.
Attend the IEOM Bangladesh Conference 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in person.

Nomination Package Requirements

Each nomination package should include:

Completed IEOM Award Nomination Form
IEOM Society Contribution Summary – for IEOM Society Awards
Current CV highlighting relevant publications, patents, awards, honors, projects, industrial implementations, leadership, and key accomplishments.
Award-Specific Statement describing the work, achievement, project, research, teaching, innovation, or contribution for which the nominee is being considered.

IEOM Society Contribution Summary

Nominees for IEOM Society Awards should provide a separate summary highlighting their engagement, service, leadership, and contributions to IEOM Society International.

Please summarize the nominee’s involvement, as applicable, in the following areas:

IEOM Conference Participation

Number of IEOM conferences attended
Years and locations of participation
Roles as presenter, session chair, keynote speaker, organizer, committee member, or other contributor
Contributions to the growth and success of IEOM conferences

IEOM Publications

IEOM-related journal or conference publications
Editorial, reviewer, or publication-related service
Contributions to the development and dissemination of IEOM research

IEOM Society Service

Volunteer activities and service to IEOM Society
Conference organization and support
Committee, technical, professional, or administrative service
Other activities supporting the Society and its mission

IEOM Chapter Involvement

Involvement with IEOM Student or Professional Chapters
Chapter leadership, advising, mentoring, or event participation
Support for establishing, developing, or strengthening IEOM chapters
Activities that expanded IEOM membership and engagement

Leadership & Professional Engagement

Leadership roles within IEOM Society International
Contributions to IEOM programs, initiatives, competitions, or special activities
Mentoring and support of IEOM students, researchers, educators, and professionals
Efforts that increased the visibility, reach, and impact of IEOM

Overall Contribution to IEOM

Provide a concise summary of the nominee’s overall contribution to IEOM Society, including significant achievements, sustained involvement, leadership, service, and impact.

Submission

Please submit the completed nomination package electronically to:

IEOM Society International – Email: info@ieomsociety.org
Nomination Deadline: November 15, 2026
IEOM Awards & Nomination Information: https://ieomsociety.org/awards/
IEOM Bangladesh 2026 Conference Information: https://ieomsociety.org/bangladesh2026/

9th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference

The 9th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management will bring together academics, researchers, industry professionals, technology leaders, students, and practitioners from Bangladesh and around the world.

The conference will provide a platform for exchanging knowledge and advancing Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and emerging technologies.

The conference will feature research presentations, industry engagement, student competitions, workshops, panels, special sessions, and professional networking opportunities.

Conference: December 26–27, 2026
Host: BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)
Venue: BUFT, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Conference Chair

Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan
Vice Chancellor (Designate), BUFT

Conference Co-Chairs

Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain
Pro Vice Chancellor (Acting), BUFT

Dr. Ahad Ali
Associate Professor, Lawrence Technological University
Director, Doctor of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing
Director, Industrial Engineering Program
CEO, IEOM Society International

Program Chairs

Dr. Nazia Muhsin
Head, Industrial Engineering Department, BUFT

Professor Don Reimer
COO, IEOM Society USA

IEOM Society International
Southfield, Michigan, USA

9th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 26-27, 2026
Host and Venue: BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Website: https://ieomsociety.org/bangladesh2026/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=SEEdQ3p
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=lbRIn4U
Keynotes: https://ieomsociety.org/bangladesh2026/keynotes/
Panels: https://ieomsociety.org/bangladesh2026/panels/

Local Registration Payment via BKash (বিকাশ)

Local payment can be made via BKash (বিকাশ) to Mr. Aqib (0186 676 9529) – aqib@ieomsociety.org or Ms. Rubana Ahmed (0171 875 6652). Please mention your paper ID or attendee only during the payment.

IEOM Global Intern: Siyam Hasan, Industrial Engineering and Management Student of KUET, siyam@ieomsociety.org