Mohammad Taufiq Alam
Mohammad Taufiq Alam | |
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মোহাম্মদ তৌফিক আলম | |
| 7th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Barishal | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2025 | |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Preceded by | Shuchita Sharmin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi (B.Sc, M.Sc) Osaka University (PGD) Tokyo Institute of Technology (PhD) |
| Occupation | Academic, Administrator |
Mohammad Taufiq Alam (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ তৌফিক আলম) is a Bangladeshi academic and administrator. He is currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Barishal (BU).[1] Prior to this appointment, he was a senior Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Rajshahi (RU).[2]
Education
He obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Chemistry in 1986 and Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology in 1987 from the University of Rajshahi.[2]
Later, he went to Japan for higher studies. He completed a Post-graduate Diploma in Microbiology from Osaka University in 1997. In 2002, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Tokyo Institute of Technology.[2]
Career
Academic Career
Taufiq Alam began his academic career as a lecturer in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Rajshahi on 1 July 1992. His academic promotion timeline is as follows:
- Lecturer: 1992 – 1995
- Assistant Professor: 1995 – 2003
- Associate Professor: 2003 – 2007
- Professor: He was promoted to the rank of Professor on 3 October 2007.[2]
Administration
On 12 May 2025, Taufiq Alam was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Barishal, succeeding Shuchita Sharmin.[3] Initially appointed to perform the routine duties of the Vice-Chancellor (Interim), he was subsequently appointed as the regular Vice-Chancellor for a four-year term by the Chancellor.[4] His appointment came during a period of administrative transition at the university.[5][6]
Research
Alam's primary research interests lie in Protein Chemistry and Enzymology. Some of his notable works involve protein stretching and the study of enzymes like carbonic dehydratase.[2]
References
- ^ "Mohammad Taufiq Alam | University of Barishal". bu.ac.bd. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ a b c d e "Taufiq Alam | profile". University of Rajshahi. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Taufiq Alam appointed acting VC of Barishal University". Jagonews24.com. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Toufiq Alam takes charge as Barishal University VC". The Business Standard. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Barishal Univ VC removed, marking a win for students' prolonged movement". UNB. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Barishal University VC, pro-VC, treasurer sacked". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-05-14.