December 8, 2024: Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman Appointed as UGC Member

Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman, a renowned faculty member of the CSE, BUET has been appointed as a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh. This prestigious appointment is effective from December 8, 2024, for a four-year term. Known for his significant contributions to graph algorithms, Dr. Rahman has published over 130 research papers in internationally recognized journals. He is also serving as an editor for several leading journals and as program committee members of renowned international conferences. His appointment to the UGC reflects his dedication to advancing the quality of higher education in Bangladesh.

2024: Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman Named ACM Distinguished Member

Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman has been recognized as an ACM Distinguished Member, joining an elite group of 56 computing professionals selected in 2024. This prestigious recognition from the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) acknowledges significant technical achievements and volunteer service to the professional community. The Distinguished Member program recognizes up to 10 percent of ACM's worldwide membership, requiring at least 15 years of professional experience and significant accomplishments in computing beyond the norm. This recognition highlights Dr. Rahman's impactful contributions to the field of computing and his role as a mentor to younger professionals.

7 December, 2009: Research Grants Received

The group has received a research grant of BDT 880,000 from the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology of Bangladesh Government for "Facility Upgradation for Sustainable Research on Graph Drawing and Information Visualization"