Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam
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Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam
About: Introduction
Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Obaidul Islam is a distinguished academic, researcher, and higher education leader in Bangladesh. With a career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to physics research, university teaching, and academic administration. His expertise lies in materials science and photovoltaic solar cell research, with a strong focus on thin film technology and semiconductor materials.
He has held several prominent leadership roles, including Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University and Chairman of the Department of Physics at the University of Dhaka. Known for his strategic vision, integrity, and commitment to excellence, he has played a vital role in shaping higher education policies and institutional development in Bangladesh.
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Engineering in Materials Engineering, Toyama University, Japan (1999)
- M.Sc. in Solid State Physics, University of Dhaka (First Class, 1988)
- B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics, University of Dhaka (First Class, 1987)
Awards and Fellowships
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (Germany)
- Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship (UK)
- Erasmus Mundus Fellowship (Netherlands)
- Japanese Government (Monbusho) Scholarship
- ICTP Associateship, Italy
Professional Affiliations
Prof. Islam has been actively involved in numerous academic and professional organizations. He has served in leadership roles in teacher associations, alumni organizations, and international academic bodies, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
