East West University (EWU) has started its challenging journey in 1996 of providing world standard, quality education at an affordable cost in Bangladesh with the motto of "Promoting eastern culture and values, and meaningfully blends eastern and western thought and innovation."
Computer Science and Engineering Department of EWU, emerges as one of the best choices for the aspiring students to study computer science and engineering in Bangladesh. The department was launched in 1996 with an ambition of developing competent work force for the emerging ICT world.
Prof. Dr. Mozammel Huq Azad Khan is currently the Chairperson of the department. He is known as one of the top most experienced and diversified pioneering educationists in the field of computer science and engineering education in Bangladesh.He describes the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of EWU.
[ The Profile of Prof. Dr. Mozammel Huq Azad Khan
Prof. Dr. Mozammel Huq Azad Khan is currently the Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
He has obtained B. Sc. Engg. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, M. Sc. Engg. degree in Computer Engineering, and PhD degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
He is one of the pioneering professors of Computer Science and Engineering in Bangladesh. He started his teaching carrier in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi, Bangladesh [currently Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)] in 1986. In 1991 he shifted to Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh and, as the founder Head of the Department, established Computer Science and Engineering Department there, which was the second of its kind in the country after that of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka. He was also the founder Head of Electronics and Communications Engineering Department and also the founder Dean of Science, Engineering and Technology School at Khulna University. In 1999 he joined East West University. He served as Chairperson of Computer Science and Engineering Department and also was the founder Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering and the founder Chairperson of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at East West University.
He is a renowned researcher in the broad fields of logic synthesis and evolutionary algorithms.]
He has obtained B. Sc. Engg. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, M. Sc. Engg. degree in Computer Engineering, and PhD degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
He is one of the pioneering professors of Computer Science and Engineering in Bangladesh. He started his teaching carrier in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi, Bangladesh [currently Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)] in 1986. In 1991 he shifted to Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh and, as the founder Head of the Department, established Computer Science and Engineering Department there, which was the second of its kind in the country after that of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka. He was also the founder Head of Electronics and Communications Engineering Department and also the founder Dean of Science, Engineering and Technology School at Khulna University. In 1999 he joined East West University. He served as Chairperson of Computer Science and Engineering Department and also was the founder Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering and the founder Chairperson of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at East West University.
He is a renowned researcher in the broad fields of logic synthesis and evolutionary algorithms.]
The conversation is below:
Mahbub Manik: When did the department start?
Prof. Dr. Mozammel Huq Azad Khan :
The department was opened in September 1996 with a vision to produce technologically and computing skilled work force to meet national and global demands. Soon the department got huge responses from the aspiring students across the country. Within 2000, the department turned into one of the best places for CSE education in the country. The department has been enriching within the times through facing challenges and hurdles.
Professor Mohammed Sharif,
Current VC, EWU
MM: What is the standard of the courses that EWU CSE offers?
Prof. Khan:
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at East West University offers four-year Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) degree program in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).
Our syllabus is the latest and most up-to-date, industry focused and international standard. We embedded the latest development and knowledge in the field of computer science and engineering in our syllabus.
The curriculum of the degree is prepared with the intension to groom up the students to effectively contribute in all aspects of ICT. Therefore, the curriculum of the B. Sc. in CSE program focuses on (i) Theoretical Computer Science, which builds the theoretical and mathematical foundation of solving problems using computers, (ii) Software Engineering and Information Systems Design, which enables developing software for solving various problems and creating information systems for the corporate and public sectors, (iii) Computer Communication and Networking, which develops capability of creating computer networks and using telecommunication infrastructures and the Internet for effective communication of information, (iv) Computer Hardware Systems, which prepares for designing, installing, and maintaining computer hardware systems, (v) Intelligent Systems, which provides opportunity for developing smart and intelligent software systems for solving very complex and complicated problems, and (vi) Signal and Information Processing, which develops competency in effective processing, storage, and communication of various audio, video, graphics, and text information.
Class Work Is In Progress. Mathematics Teacher Anindita Paul Conducts Her Class.
The above competencies require a solid foundation of basic sciences such as mathematics, statistics, physics, and chemistry. Therefore, the curriculum contains sufficient courses on these areas. Today's ICT personnel must be aware of society, economics, business, law and ethical issues, and must have good communication skills to effectively use ICT for betterment of the humankind. Keeping this thought in consideration, a number of courses in English, Business, Economics, and other Social Sciences and Humanities have been incorporated in the curriculum. The curriculum also makes provision for gathering hands on experience in research and development through final year Thesis/Project course or getting exposure to the real life ICT industry through Internship course. Moreover, the curriculum has the provision for a student to develop focused expertise in his/her field of interest by choosing optional courses.
MM : Great syllabus indeed. What are the other reasons to choose CSE at EWU except the syllabus?
Prof. Khan:
We have dedicated cutting-edge and high-tech laboratory on Software, VLSI, Network, Digital System, Circuits, Telecommunication, and Electronics with fiber optic backbone of 6.5 Mbps internet connectivity.
Students can stay in the labs and practice. We take care of individual student.
Lab Work Is In Progress.
Special care is offered for the weak students. Teachers are bound to help students during office hours.
There are teaching assistants to help student.
There are merit scholarships based on academic achievements, financial needs and on campus employment as teaching assistant.
MM : What are the qualifications of the teachers?
Prof. Khan:
There are nineteen faculty members in this department currently and among them eight are PhD holders. These professors are the best teachers in Bangladesh. Some of them are core computing science PhDs. Few universities in Bangladesh have this amount of PhDs.
MM : How are the CSE graduates doing?
Prof. Khan:
Graduates are serving in top ranked govt. and corporate organizations. Many of them are doing PhDs in USA, UK, Germany, Sweden, Korea, Japan and Australia. Some are working as faculty members in public and private universities. Some emerged as the entrepreneurs.
MM : How are the EWU CSE students connecting with the industry ?
Prof. Khan:
We are working with the local ICT industries. We have partnership with Microsoft Bangladesh Ltd in MSDNAA Networks. Our students are working in software firms and ICT firms.
MM: What are the working fields for CSE graduates in the country?
Prof. Khan: There are substantial opportunities for CSE graduates. First, for building 'Digital Bangladesh', country needs thousands of computing professionals, especially software professionals. On the other hand, in telecom sector, there is huge demand and opportunity to create value added contents and applications.
Besides, there are many software and IT firms.
Prof. Dr. Mozammel Huq Azad Khan In Lab Session Of 'Digital Logic Design'.
MM: So future of computer science is bright.
Prof. Khan:
In no doubt, the future is bright both in nationally and globally. Global economy is getting strength day by day. There will be more and more job opportunities in the developed countries. The technologies are evolving with the time and there is a relationship with computing and any technologies.
A recent report says that Dhaka is one of the top destinations for outsourcing and freelancing. Web based services are opening new horizons for the IT skilled people.
MM: So ICT sector is a potential mine to solve our unemployment problem.
Prof. Khan:
Yes. I believe government can do more concrete works to boost this sector. Graduates should get bank loan without collateral or hassle. We have to sow the seed of entrepreneurship in the mind of the students. Then they can take the sector to sky high.
MM: Nice to talk with you. Hope your talks can inspire hopeful students. Bangladesh needs huge computing graduates. Thank you.
Prof. Khan:
Future of computer science is bright. I invite students to grab the opportunities that EWU CSE offers. Thank you too.
>> The interview was originally published at Weekly Economic Times
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