I am an innovative and passionate STEAM educator and AI specialist with extensive experience in image processing, computer vision, and embedded systems. I design and deliver engaging STEAM programs that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning experiences. My commitment is to leverage cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to inspire the next generation of STEAM innovators.
Professional Experience
STEAM Teacher, Casey Tech School
January 2022 - Present
- Spearheaded innovative STEAM programs leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies for secondary school students across the Casey local area, employing a rigorous design cycle methodology to cultivate critical thinking and ignite passion for technology-driven learning.
STEAM Technician, Casey Tech School
February 2021 - January 2022
- Engineered and implemented cutting-edge digital STEAM programs, engaging hundreds of secondary school students across Casey, fostering technological literacy and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Casual Software Engineer, Additive Assurance
September 2020 - November 2020
- Enhanced 3D printing by identifying defective regions in real-time using deep neural network models.
Graduate Teaching Associate, Monash University
March 2015 - July 2021
- Orchestrated comprehensive undergraduate curriculum delivery, encompassing dynamic practical sessions, rigorous assessments, personalised student mentoring, and meticulous final exam evaluation for multiple courses.
Casual Sessional Staff, RMIT University
March 2020 - June 2020
- Spearheaded the delivery of COSC2531 [Programming Fundamentals], a pivotal postgraduate course, cultivating essential Java coding skills and computational thinking in aspiring tech professionals.
Lecturer, United International University, Bangladesh
January 2011 - February 2019 (including study leave)
- Orchestrated comprehensive undergraduate programs, including curriculum design, rigorous assessment creation, and meticulous exam moderation, while implementing robust systems for results management and academic integrity.
Education
Monash University, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Information Technology
March 2015 - June 2019
Thesis Title: Novel Parameter-less Hierarchical Algorithms for Image Segmentation and Data Clustering
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Information Technology
April 2013 - October 2014
Thesis Title: Height Adaptive LiDAR Segmentation for Building Extraction and Roof Reconstruction
Award: Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation for Thesis Excellence 2014
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science & Engineering
April 2006 - December 2010
Thesis Title: Congestion Control in Wireless Body Sensor Networks
Certifications
- Cert. IV in Training and Assessment - Monash Student Association (Clayton) Inc. - September 2021
- VEX IQ Educator Certification Exam - VEX Robotics - May 2021
- Parallel Programming in Java! - Coursera Course Certificates - September 2020
- Front-end Web Development with React - Coursera Course Certificates - August 2020
- Front-end Web UI and Tools Bootstrap 4 - Coursera Course Certificates - July 2020
- Learning Django - LinkedIn Learning - July 2020
- Learning React.js - LinkedIn Learning - June 2020
- C++ Best Practices for Developers - LinkedIn Learning - July 2019
- C++: Smart Pointers - LinkedIn Learning - July 2019
Prestigious Recognitions and Competitive Grants
- APRS/CiSRA Best Student Paper Award at DICTA 2016
- Recognised for outstanding research contribution
- International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
- Secured for doctoral studies at Monash University
- Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPRS)
- Offered in acknowledgment of academic excellence (not availed)
- Postgraduate Publication Award (PPA) from Monash University
- Acknowledged for research impact and dissemination
- Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation for Thesis Excellence 2014 from Monash University
- The Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation Awards for Masters Thesis Excellence are awarded annually to students who have presented the best master’s theses of the year.
- International Travel Grants
- DICTA 2016, Gold Coast, Australia
- ICME 2014, Chengdu, China
- 4th Place, International Robotics Intelligent Systems Competition 2010, NextSapiens, India
- Showcased innovative engineering skills
- 4th Position, North South University (Bangladesh) Computer Programming Contest 2007
- Demonstrated strong coding and problem-solving abilities