Faculty Achievements: Recognition and Innovation
International Awards and Recognition
Faculty members have garnered significant international recognition for research innovation:
- ITEX 2023 Gold Medals (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia): The department secured two gold awards at the 34th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition, which featured over 700 entries from 19 countries.
- Gold Medal in Health & Medicine for the project "Natural Active Pain Reducer from Local Herbs" (Chief Researcher: Prof. Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman).
- Gold Medal in Agriculture for the project "Revolutionizing Eco-Friendly Textile: Innovating Water-Repellent Natural Fiber from Jute" (Chief Researcher: Prof. Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman).
- International Conference Participation: Faculty have presented and participated in prominent forums including:
- IAEA's International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) Annual Meeting (Vienna, 2019)
- Rosatom Technical Academy conferences on nuclear industry capacity building (Russia, 2019)
- Train-the-trainer programs on VVER-1200 reactor technology (Russia, 2018)
Patent Filings and Intellectual Contributions
The department has achieved measurable success in translating research into protected intellectual property:
- Two Patents Filed (January 2025): Prof. Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman secured formal patent protection for two innovations:
- BD/P/2025/18: "Natural Active Pain Reducer" – A therapeutic composition with demonstrated analgesic and antioxidant properties.
- BD/P/2025/17: "Water-repellent Jute Product" – A sustainable material innovation enhancing jute's functional applications.
International Collaboration and Leadership
Faculty engagement extends to global academic diplomacy and partnership development:
- Keynote Addresses: Lt Col Md. Altab Hossain, PhD, delivered keynote presentations at:
- 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (Shanghai, China)
- 2025 International Conference on Industry-Education-Research Integration (Changchun, China)
- Institutional Partnership: These engagements facilitated the establishment of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MIST and Jilin University, China, enabling structured academic and research cooperation.