ABDUL HANNAN CHOWDHURY

Sep 2002
Post Doctoral Research in Industrial Statistics University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Concentration: Product and Service Quality Improvement Research: Modeling censored data for quality improvement from replicated design of experiments
Sep 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering Northeastern University, Boston, USA

Area: Production Management and Quality Improvement Thesis: Analysis of censored life test data and robust design method for reliability improvement from highly fractionated experiments
June 1996
Master of Science (M.S.) in Operations Research Northeastern University, Boston, USA

Area: Optimization and Quality Improvement
Dec 1987
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Department of Statistics, First Class, 4th Position
July 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Honors) in Statistics Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Department of Statistics, First Class, 6th Position, (Minor: Mathematics, Economics)

The impact of CEO attributes on sustainability performance: evidence from an emerging economy

Accounting Research Journal, Vol. 36 No. 6, pp. 539-557.https:// doi.org/10.1108/ARJ-12-2022-0323

Saha, R., Kabir, M.N. and Chowdhury, A.H. “The impact of CEO attributes on sustainability performance: evidence from an emerging economy”, Accounting Research Journal, Vol. 36 No. 6, pp. 539-557. https:// doi.org/10.1108/ARJ-12-2022-0323, Scopus, (Q2, Impact Factor 2.0), Hindex 23, 2023

“Deep Neural Network for Monitoring the Growth of Covid-19 Epidemic using Meteorological Covariates

Intelligent Systems with Applications. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswa.2023.200234, (Emerald), Scopus, (Q1, Impact Factor 9.25, H-index 9.0, SJR 1.606), vol 18, 2023

Khan, Atikur R., Chowdhury, A. H., Imon, Rahmatullah, “Deep Neural Network for Monitoring the Growth of Covid-19 Epidemic using Meteorological Covariates,” Intelligent Systems with Applications. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswa.2023.200234, (Emerald), Scopus, (Q1, Impact Factor 9.25, H-index 9.0, SJR 1.606), vol 18, 2023

“Business Model for Sustainable Elderly Shelters in Bangladesh

J. of Knowledge Globalization, 15(1), 29-53, 2023, USA

Shabnin Rahman., Sharif N. Ahkam, and Chowdhury, A. H., “Business Model for Sustainable Elderly Shelters in Bangladesh,” J. of Knowledge Globalization, 15(1), 29-53, 2023, USA

Vice-Chancellor, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh ( September 24 - present )

Led the university’s academic and administrative activities as the Chief Executive Officer

Demonstrated promise to transparency and ethical governance in the decision-making processes

Formulated policies, and implemented strategic plans to ensure quality education

Pursued international collaborations and partnerships to achieve global repute for the university

Implemented socially impactful, and diversity and inclusion initiatives in the university

Chaired committees formed by the Private University ACT, UGC, and Board of Trustees

Implemented Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and led the HEQEP project

Served as chair of the syndicate, academic council, selection and promotion committees

Represented the university on both national and international platforms

Dean, School of Business and Economics (SBE), North South University ( Oct’2020 - Oct’ 2022 )

Supervised department Chairs and Directors of the BBA, MBA, EMBA, and MDS programs

Led faculty selection and promotion committees and supervised the SBE staff

Monitored overall teaching services and implemented quality improvement initiatives

Led Accreditation Project Team (APT) for AACSB, ACBSP, SAQS, and CABS process

Achieved AACSB recognition for embedding diversity and inclusion initiatives in the SBE

Guided team leaders of CTRG, Startups Next (Incubation Center), CBR, EHS+ Center at the SBE

Directed and guided the project leaders of MGIEP, City Alo, Bookkeepers, and WeConnect

Served as the Chair/member of the Syndicate, Academic Council, and Finance committees

Edited NSBR journal, and promoted research and publication facilities

Implemented many industry-academia collaborations and internalization initiatives

Developed Outcome Based Education (OBE) curriculum for academic programs
Vice-Chancellor, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh ( May 2017 - Oct 2020 )

Led the university’s academic and administrative activities as the Chief Executive Officer

Demonstrated promise to transparency and ethical governance in the decision-making processes

Formulated policies, and implemented strategic plans to ensure quality education

Pursued international collaborations and partnerships to achieve global repute for the university

Implemented socially impactful, and diversity and inclusion initiatives in the university

Chaired committees formed by the Private University ACT, UGC, and Board of Trustees

Implemented Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and led the HEQEP project

Served as chair of the syndicate, academic council, selection and promotion committees

Represented the university on both national and international platforms
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Eastern University, Dhaka, Bangladesh ( May 2014 - May 2017 )

Formulated strategic plan and led different committees as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor

Supervised student affairs, proctorial body, career and external services

Provided career placement guidelines and took quality improvement initiatives

Prepared policy guidelines for admission and enhanced library resources

Provided leadership in research and teaching quality initiatives across the institution

Led One Asia Foundation, Japan-funded project

Acted as a member of the syndicate, academic council, staff and faculty selection committees

Guided IEB accreditation team, implemented the HEQEP project, and attended BOT meetings

Represented university on different national and international platforms
Executive Director, External Relations, North South University ( Jan 2014 - May 2014 )

Implemented International Advisory Board and included new members with global prominence

Took initiative to formulate and implement a strategic plan for internationalization

Directed outreach initiatives with foreign universities and global bodies

Developed an assessment plan for the external office, and external programs

Signed MOUs for collaboration that facilitates international students and exchange visitors

Engaged alumni from the corporate world to promote the university globally
Dean, School of Business, North South University (May 2010 - Oct 2013)

Supervised efficient operations and functions of the school

Monitored BBA, MBA, & EMBA program directors

Offered, assigned, and monitored courses/ classes of the school

Organised professional training, workshops, and assessed needs

Promoted research facilities, guided and mentored students of the school

Published NSBR Journal, edited and reviewed paper for the journal

Recruited the best faculty members from globally reputed universities
Director, BBA Program, School of Business, North South University (Oct 2007 - June 2012)

Supervised efficient function and administration of the program

Directed associate directors, guided full-time/ part-time faculty members

Assigned courses and monitored classes, organized faculty search seminars

Maintained liaison with top executives and organized seminars, workshops

Mentored faculty members and advised BBA students

Published brochure, reviewed NSBR journal papers, promoted research facilities

Developed curriculum, evaluated program, and served committees
Director, Career and Professional Development Services, NSU (Oct 2005 – March 2012)

Supervised CPDS’s functions, students’ job placement and internships

Organized training, workshops, seminars, and Symposium for the student

Maintained liaison with top corporates of the country

Organised professional conferences, trainings, and workshops for faculty/staff and corporates

Designed CDPS’s website and updated alumni profile

Organized National Career Fairs (NCF) seven times and raised fund

Signed MOUs with corporations for recruitment and exchange programs
Co-ordinator, Undergraduate Admission, NSU (Oct 2010 - 2011)

Conducted admission tests three semesters, prepared and moderated test questions, scheduled duties and responsibilities for the faculty, staffs for the admission test, prepared final results.

Professor, School of Business and Economics, North South University (April 2008 - May 2014, Oct 2020 – Present)

Taught Business Statistics, Operations Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), and quantitative tools in MBA and EMBA programs

Supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students’ internship projects

Conducted research on quality/reliability improvement, applied statistics, service quality, forecasting, operations management, TQM, and social business
Associate Professor, School of Business, North South University (May 2005 - March 2008)

Taught business statistics, operations management, TQM, and quantitative tools in BBA, MBA, and EMBA programs

Supervised intern students
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, Canada – Odette School of Business (Sept 2002 - April 2005)

Taught business data analysis, statistical quality control and design, production management, decision modeling, and operations management to undergraduates

Taught management science and production management courses to MBA students
Assistant Professor, University of Windsor, Canada – Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Taught statistics for sciences to undergraduate students
Centre for Executive Education, University of Windsor, Canada (Winter 2003)

Taught quantitative analysis to Executive MBA for managers and professionals
American Society for Quality, St. Clair College, Windsor, Canada (Winter 2005)

Taught advanced statistical methods in the Quality Certification Program (QCP)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Calgary, Canada (Sept 2001 - Sept 2002)

Researched industrial experiments with censored data in the Math & Statistics Department

Funded by NSERC, PIMS, Nortel Networks, and StatCAR Lab, Canada
Lecturer of Quantitative Methods, Northeastern University, Boston, USA (Sept 1999 - Sept 2001)

Taught Statistics, Operations Management, and Service Operations Management to undergraduates in the College of Business Administration
Lecturer (Part-time), Dept. of MIME, Northeastern University (Sept 1993 - Sept 1999)

Taught undergraduate Statistics and Probability Analysis for Engineers
Teaching/Research Assistant, Northeastern University, Boston, USA

Taught and assisted in courses such as Probability Analysis, Statistics, Engineering Statistics

Demonstrated Turbo SPC/SQC software, taught Quality Assurance Lab
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management, Islamic University, Bangladesh (Oct 1988 - Nov 1992)

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, and Managerial Mathematics

Supervised graduate and undergraduate projects and theses
Lecturer (Part-time), Dept. of Economics, Islamic University (Sept 1989 - Feb 1990)

Taught Mathematical and Economic Statistics courses
Lecturer (Part-time), Dept. of Statistics, Tejgaon College (Nov 1990 - May 1992)

Taught statistics courses while working full-time at Islamic University
Lecturer (Part-time), Dhaka City College (Oct 1988 - Sept 1989)

Taught undergraduate statistics courses alongside full-time role at Islamic University
Lecturer, Dhaka City College, Dhaka (July 1988 - Oct 1988)

Worked full-time teaching Statistics and Inferential Statistics
Research Assistant, SOPIRET / Development Researchers and Associates (DRA) (Jan 1988 - July 1988)

Conducted research projects on health and family planning including data analysis and report writing

2025 — Improved Service Delivery in Transparent, Effective and Efficient Government Offices, 26th Public Policy & Management Course (PPMC) Workshop organized by BPATC, BPATC, May 04, 2025.

2021 — Assessing Adoption & Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations in Bangladesh, NSU, December 2021.

2020 — Mentorship Session, Optimizing Business Operations, Organized by NSU SN, NSU, Nov 30, 2020.

2017 — Team Building Workshop II, Faculty of Engr. & Faculty of Science, IQAC, Primeasia University, 2017.

2017 — Team Building Workshop I, Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality, IQAC, Primeasia University, July 2017.

2016 — Unleash Your Potential, Organized by Heros for All, Eastern University, Dec 6, 2016.

2015 — Teaching by the Case Method, Organized by IQAC, Eastern University, Sept 2015.

2014 — Report of Examination System in the Universities, HEQEP, UGC, Dec 2014.

2014 — Quality Assurance System in Higher Education, HEQEP, UGC, July 2014.

2011 — Educational Quality Assurance, Organized by North South University, August 01, 2011.

2011 — Academic Innovation Fund sub Project Proposal Screening, HEQEP, UGC, July 2011.

2008 — Rural Marketing Course Design, BRAC University Center, Organized by Katalyst, Bangladesh, August 2008.

2007 — Effective Teaching Method, North South University, June 11, 2007.

2005 — Teaching Tips for University Teachers, North South University, July 28, 2005.

1992 — Computer Training Program on DOS, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, Fall 1992.

1992 — Book-Writing & Editing, Adaptation Techniques and Translation Methodology, National Book Center (Jatiya Granthakendra), Bangladesh, Sept–Oct 1992.