Prof. Shah M. Faruque is widely recognized for his pioneering research in epidemiology, genetics, and evolution of the cholera pathogen Vibrio cholerae. His cutting-edge studies encompass bacterial and phage genomics, epidemiology, ecology and evolution of bacterial pathogens which cause food-borne and waterborne diseases. With over 150 publications, his research truly advances our knowledge in pathogen evolution and microbial ecology. Prof. Faruque, awarded the TWAS Prize in Medical Sciences, has made impactful contributions in global health research.

Dr. Khaleque's research focuses on water quality monitoring, ecotoxicology, waste management, and environmental remediation. He has published 49 research papers, with high engagement, accumulating over 50,000 reads and more than 6,200 citations. His work emphasizes sustainable pollution reduction methods, including innovative uses of bio-adsorbents and nanotechnology in water treatment. From 2013 to 2022, Dr. Khaleque contributed as an author to science textbooks for Classes 6-10 of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), Bangladesh.

Dr. Chowdhury has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University, focusing on biosensors, and conducted postdoctoral research in plasmonics for bio-sensing at University of Maryland. He has published over 30 journal papers, co-authored numerous conference proceedings and three book chapters, has 3,261 citations, and holds a US patent in super-resolution microscopy. He founded the IUB Photonics Simulation Laboratory, leading research on developing high efficiency solar cells. He also has experience in IP law as a former Patent Technical Specialist.

Dr. Habib is a seasoned academic with 22+ years of experience in teaching, research, & consultancy. His expertise spans supply chain, production, operations, and educational management. He has published 250+ research papers, including 80 Scopus/WoS indexed articles and supervised numerous PhD scholars worldwide. He holds key roles on editorial boards of 50+ journals and delivers keynotes globally. Active in professional organizations, he also serves as a Visiting Scientist at University of Texas – Arlington and consults with industry bodies like AmCham, USAID.

Dr. Rabbani's research spans pollutant bioremediation, air quality, wastewater treatment, and chemical pollution management. With 36 research publications, he has achieved over 2,300 citations and 39,000 reads. Dr. Rabbani, an alumnus of the University of Illinois and University of Toronto, is actively engaged in collaborative projects addressing critical environmental challenges impacting public health and sustainability.

Dr. Ashrafus Safa has extensive experience in infectious diseases, molecular epidemiology, microbial evolution & microbial genomics. With over 40 publications, his research focuses on Vibrio cholerae, public health microbiology, and the molecular analysis of pathogens. Dr. Safa completed advanced studies in microbiology and molecular biology studies, contributing significantly to understanding microbial behavior and public health impacts. His work, with 4,800+ reads and 2,290 citations, advances pathogen evolution research relevant to global health challenges.

Dr. Hossain has 24+ years of experience in academia & industry, specializing in biomedical research & public health. He has a PhD in Molecular Biology from National University of Singapore & completed postdocs at Duke-NUS & National Cancer Centre Singapore. He has coauthored 70+ publications in journals like The Lancet, JAMA Pediatrics, Cell Reports. His current research focuses on public health aspects of emerging diseases in resource-limited settings. His work on thalassemia features in national school textbooks in Bangladesh, highlighting its importance.

Dr. Asad, the only professional astronomer currently working in Bangladesh, specializes in radio and x-ray astronomy, focusing on observational 21-cm cosmology, radio & x-ray observations of galaxy clusters, radio astronomy antennas, & deep-learning applications in astronomical data analysis. With 30+ publications, his research advances the understanding of cosmic phenomena and enhances observational techniques. His work has significantly contributed to astrophysics through innovative data-driven methodologies and the development of radio astronomy techniques.

Dr. Ali specializes in machine learning, data science, and mHealth. He leads the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning wing of the Center for Computational and Data Sciences & co-directs the Data & Design Lab. His research, including 80+ publications and 1,930 citations, focuses on computer vision & natural language processing, aims to develop and apply data-driven models across fields like geospatial data analysis, computational physics, & biology. His work contributes to advancing interdisciplinary applications of machine learning and data science.