26/08/2026
Connecting Ideas, Creating Opportunities: Industry–Academia Dialogue at IEEE AP-S PULSE 1.0 📡🤝
As part of IEEE AP-S PULSE 1.0, we had the privilege of bringing together distinguished voices from academia and industry for an engaging Industry–Academia Dialogue.
With diverse perspectives on research, innovation, emerging technologies, and industry needs, the discussion highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration between universities and the professional world.
Academic Panel:
• Professor Dr. Md. Abu Reza — Director, IQAC, University of Rajshahi
• Prof. Rezaul Azim — Professor, Department of Physics, University of Chittagong
• Dr. Touhidul Alam, SMIEEE — Associate Professor, ETE, Rangamati Science and Technology University
• Dr. Tarek Hasan Al Mahmud — Professor, ICT, Islamic University
• Dr. Aurangzib Md. Abdur Rahman — Professor, ICE, University of Rajshahi
• Prof. Dr. Karu Esselle — Distinguished Professor, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Industry Panel:
• Kaushik Ahmed — Domain Lead, Voice Core Services and Technology, Grameenphone
• Arman Ibn Shahjahann — Senior Additional Executive, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC
• Md. Asifur Rahman Asif — Senior Manager, Advanced Networking & Cloud Business, Axentec PLC (Robi Axiata)
• Sabbir Hossain — Senior Manager, Govt. & Strategic Business, Axentec PLC (Robi Axiata)
• Md. Faysal Ahmed — Senior Manager, TP-Link Bangladesh
• Taufiqur Rahman — Consultant, A2I Innovation Fund
We extend our sincere appreciation to our moderator, Professor Dr. Md. Abu Reza and to all our distinguished academic and industry panelists for sharing their expertise, experiences and valuable insights.
Their thoughtful contributions made the dialogue an enriching and meaningful part of IEEE AP-S PULSE 1.0. ✨
A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us, listened, shared their thoughts, and made the session lively through their active participation. We hope the conversations and connections from this session will continue beyond the event. 📡🤝