PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE • UNITY • SERVICE • PROGRESS
Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
CANDIDATE FOR VICE CHAIRMAN (ERC) — AEB Panel — Association of Engineers Bangladesh
IEB Fellow F/14653 · Ph.D. Fellow (JU), M.Sc. (KTH Sweden), B.Sc. (IIUC)
Role / Background: Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE, USTC
Dear Fellow Engineers,
Assalamu Alaikum and warm greetings.
It is with sincere respect and a strong sense of responsibility that I present my candidacy for Vice Chairman (ERC) of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh.
As an academic and IT professional, I have spent more than 15 years contributing to engineering education, research, consultancy, project management, and professional engagement in Bangladesh and internationally.
I believe IEB should be a platform where every engineer—regardless of discipline, professional sector, or career stage—feels respected, heard, and connected.
My commitment is to encourage professional development, promote knowledge sharing, strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, and support meaningful participation by young engineers.
I value the experience of senior professionals and the creativity and innovation of the next generation. Through mutual respect, transparency, and collective effort, we can contribute to a more inclusive and professionally empowered engineering community.
I welcome your suggestions, ideas, and constructive feedback as we work together for the shared interests of our profession.
With sincere regards,
Engr. Mohammed Arif Hasan Chowdhury
Candidate for Vice Chairman (ERC) | IEB Election 2026
Ph.D. Fellow
Jahangirnagar University
M.Sc. in Engineering and Management of Information Systems
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden (Dec 2008)
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering
International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) (Mar 2003)
Graduate Coursework in ICT4D & Health Informatics
Stockholm University (73 ECTS) & Karolinska Institute (22 ECTS), Sweden
Mobile Technologies for Development
Ericsson AB & IDP, Stockholm, Sweden (2009)
Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE, USTC (Aug. 2024 – Present)
Assistant Professor, CSE, Southern University Bangladesh (Oct. 2021 – Jul. 2024)
Lecturer, CSE, Southern University Bangladesh (Feb. 2017 – Sep. 2021)
Lecturer, CSE, Cox’s Bazar International University (Nov. 2015 – Jan. 2017)
Assistant Project Manager, Tetraadev Consulting, Sweden (Jun. 2012 – Jul. 2014)
Engagements with UNDP (Copenhagen) and UNITAR (Geneva) (2010 – 2013)
Council Member, Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), 2025–Present
Member Secretary, Academic Engineers and Researchers Society (AERS), Chittagong, 2025–Present
Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Department of CSE, USTC, 2025–Present
Convener, USTC-CSE Alumni Organization Committee, 2025–2026
Member Secretary, SAC Committee & Convener, Thesis/Project Committee, Department of CSE, USTC
Supervision of research projects, quality-assurance, AI/ICT technical workshops & community engagement
Professional Development & CPD
Young Engineers’ Empowerment
Engineers’ Welfare & Dignity
Industry–Academia Collaboration
Transparent Member Engagement
Engineering for National Progress
“Professional Excellence • Unity • Service • Progress”
My proposed priorities for contributing to a connected, inclusive, and forward-looking engineering community.
Encourage technical seminars, workshops, CPD activities, and professional learning opportunities across engineering disciplines.
Promote mentoring, career guidance, technical networking, and meaningful participation of early-career engineers in IEB programs.
Support constructive dialogue on professional recognition, workplace concerns, and the interests of engineers.
Encourage applied research, multidisciplinary knowledge exchange, and modern engineering practices.
Support participation and consideration of concerns across engineering disciplines, sectors, and generations.
Facilitate collaboration among engineers, academic institutions, industries, government organizations, and professional groups.
Encourage accessible digital communication for announcements, program schedules, professional information, and member engagement.
Encourage constructive contribution of engineering knowledge and expertise to regional and national development challenges.
“Together for a Stronger Engineering Profession”
ENGR. MOHAMMED ARIF HASAN CHOWDHURY • F/14653 • CANDIDATE FOR VICE CHAIRMAN (ERC) • IEB Chittagong Centre
