Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury

Professor & Dean, BUFT



About

Professor Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury is a distinguished academic and textile engineer with expertise in textile engineering and technological fields. Below is an overview of his academic profile based on available information:Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury serving as the  Dean of Faculty of Apparel Studies (FAS) of BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology. He has served as the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences in Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT). He was the member of the BUBT disciplinary committee .

He has almost 24 years of teaching experience and over 04 years of industrial experience. He has worked in reputed textile mills as textile engineer and merchandiser  in Bangladesh like Padma Textile Mills Ltd.Beximco Group of Industries.

Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury completed his graduation from Bangladesh University of Textiles(BUTEX) and PhD from Jahangirnagar University.


AWARDS:

EMMA Staff Mobility Program within the frame of Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Windows Program ,Emma West Grant (2013) From “Lucian Blaga University” Sibiu of Romania, Department of Textile Engineering 2013.


Funds for Projects :

1. Awarded funds as the Principal Researcher of the project titled “Study on the Properties and Prospect to Manufacture Sustainable Jamdani Saree in Bangladesh” (Project ID: 1322) ,IQAC, BUBT.


2. Awarded project titled "Study on Market Evaluation and Feasibility of Wool Processing Stages in Bangladesh" by Australia Based  Research Organization.



Academic Experience :

1. BGMEA University of Business and Technology (BUFT) Professor and  Dean, Faculty of Apparel Studies (FAS) 16-01-2023 to till date.

2. Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) Professor and  Former Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering, Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences- 20-09-2016 to 15.01.23.

3. Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering-  20-09-2016 to 31.03.2021.

4. Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences 01.10.2016 to 12.10.2019.

5. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) Associate Professor,15-10-2011 to 19-09-2016

6. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) Assistant Professor, 01-03-2006 to 14-10-2011

7. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Lecturer - 31-10-2002 to28-02-2006

8. Bangladesh University of Business and Technology(BUBT)    Member Discipline Committee    01.10.2016 to 12.10.2019

9. Bangladesh University of Business and Technology(BUBT)    Member IQAC (Institutional Quality Assurance Cell)

10. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST),   Proctor In charge -   December 2015 to June 2016

11. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST),  Assistant Proctor-     2012 to 2015
 

Professional Experiences :
 
1.    Worked as a Production Officer in Padma Textile Mills Ltd., Beximco Group,Gazipur, Dhaka from

Responsibilities:

i)    To follow up production and quality control of yarn.
ii)    To train the workers for production.
iii)    To update the yarn quality by linking up with R&D and QA department.


2.    Worked as a Merchandiser in The Chittagong Fashion Group, Cantonment, Dhaka from 2000 to 2001and 2001 to 2004 as part time Merchandiser.

Responsibilities:
i)    Prepare costing of different items (Men’s and Ladies Dress Shirts) for the buyers.
ii)    Follow up the entire order up to in time shipment
iii)    Procuring fabric and accessories.
iv)    Used to visit the fabric mills to inspect the fabric quality
v)    Production planning


Text Books Written:

Name of the Book: “Principles of Short Staple Spinning”– 2nd Edition Published in May 2009.

List of Significant Publications (As First Author):

1. “Effect of Doubling Numbers on Sliver and Yarn Quality” Published in The AUST Journal of Science and Technology Volume-1, Issue2, July 2009 .

2. "Effect of Spindle Speed and Twist Variation on Cotton Yarn Quality" in the Journal of Innovation & Development Strategy (JIDS), ISSN-1997-2571, Volume:5, Issue -2(1-9), August 2011.

3. “Study on the Scope of Textile Products Available in Online Platform” March 2022- Page No.: 578-580, Volume VI Issue III.International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS),   ISSN No. 2454-6186.


4. “Study on the Impact of Locally Manufactured Socks Sold in the Open Market in Bangladesh” International Journal of Engineering, Business and Management(IJEBM), Vol-6, Issue-1, January - February 2022, DOI 10.22161, ISSN: 2456-7817.

5. “Study on the Possibilities to Produce Sustainable Wool Fibre in Bangladesh"  in International Journal of Engineering, Business And Management (IJEBM), Vol-6, Issue-1, January - February 2022, DOI 10.22161, ISSN: 2456-7817.

6. “The Effect of Biodegradable Polybags from Jute Fibre in the Textile Sector of Bangladesh” in International Journal of Science and Management Studies (IJSMS), May to June 2022, ISSN: 2581-5946.

7. “Study on the Presence of Filament Yarn in Jamdani Saree in Bangladesh” November 15, 2023, Vol.9 No.4, November 15, 2023, DOI: 10.4236/jtst.2023.94017, Journal of Textile Science and Technology (JTST).

8. “Study on the Properties of Yarn Produced By 100% Pima Cotton Fibre” Journal of Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology (JTEFT), Volume 9 Issue 1 – 2023, March 06, 2023.

9. “Study on the Colorfastness Properties of Underwear Manufactured in Bangladesh” ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS, Volume VII Issue I January 2023, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS).


10. “A Comparative Study on Sustainable Jamdani Saree Manufactured with Sustainable Vegetable Dyes andAvailable Jamdani Saree Manufactured with Available Dyes”, [Vol-8, Issue-2, Apr-Jun, 2024]-ISSN: 2456-7817, Issue DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijebm.8.2, International Journal of Engineering, Business and Management (IJEBM), 24 .04.24.

11 . “Implementing Outcome Based Education (OBE) in Textile Engineering Undergraduate Program in Bangladesh”, Vol-8, Issue-2, Apr-Jun, 2024, Issue DOI:         https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijebm.8.2, International Journal of Engineering, Business and Management (IJEBM), 24 .04.24.

12. “Dyeing of Jamdani Saree by Sustainable Dye”, IJSMS Volume - 7 Issue - 3 May to June 2024, DOI: 10.51386/25815946/ijsms-v7i3p118,E-ISSN: 2581-5946, International Journal of Science and Management Studies (IJSMS), 19-Jun-24.


Paper Presented in Conference Proceeding:

“The Influence of Moisture on Cotton Fibre for the Production of Quality Yarn” BOSE CONFERENCE ON CONTEMPORARY PHYSICS-08 ,19-21 March  2008.

“Effect of Conditioning by mixing two different origin cotton fibre on yarn quality” presented on 08thFebruary 2008in12APM, Mechanical Engineering Division, IEB.

“Impact of Post-MFA Scenario in the Garment Sector of Bangladesh”.at the 2009 AATCC, at the 2009 AATCC (The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) International Conference Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Myrtle Beach, S.C. March10-12 .Authors: Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury, Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan.

Papers as Reviewer:


1.    “Export Scenario between Bangladesh and China: Opportunities of Bangladesh in RMG Sector” European Scientific Journal, ESJ.

2. Paper ID: 2160215
Paper Title: Fineness characteristic of Untreated Dendrocalamus Asper, Schizostachyum Grande, Bambusa Vittata, Schizostachyum brachycladum, and Bambusa Blumeana Bamboo Fibers subject to mechanical extraction. (Journal of Textile Science and Technology (JTST).

3.  Paper ID: 2160189, Paper Title: “Redesign of Functional Kaba (Blouse) Apparel for Ghanaian Breastfeeding Mothers”. Journal of Textile Science and Technology (JTST). SAGE Publication.

4.    Paper ID: 2160222
Paper Title: Techniques Of The Smart Textile Utalization As Soilless Board In Vertical Cultivation. Journal of Textile Science and Technology (JTST), SAGE Publication.

5.    Manuscript # TRJ-20-0502 entitled "Evaluating retail efficiency using DEA and AHP: A case in the Turkish apparel retail sector" for the Textile Research Journal (TRJ).

6.    TRJ-20-0260 entitled "Analysis of Influence of Visual Experience of Children's Clothing Retail Stores on Customer Repurchase Intention" for the Textile Research Journal.





Teaching/Research Specialization

 Interests :

1. Yarn Manufacturing Technology.

2. Fabric Manufacturing Technology.

3. Wet Processing Technology.                                     

4. Garments Technology.

5. Textile Testing and Quality Control

6. Technical Textiles

7. Fashion Merchandising

8. Sustainable Textile 

9. Upcycling & Recycling 

10. Nano Textiles 

11. Novelty Yarn

12. Wool Processing in Bangladesh

13. Sustainable Jamdani Saree Manufacturing  etc.


Industrial Training :

At Padma Textile Mills Ltd.of Beximco Group  in 1998.


Undergraduate and Graduate  Project Supervision :


Supervised over eighty (80) undergraduate and postgraduate  projects.

Mill Visits:


Organized more than hundred (100) mill visits for the students.


Training and Workshop :

-    Attended Training on Latest Weaving Machine–Air jet Loom and Sizing Machine Held in Bangladesh organized by The Association of Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), Japan Implemented by Itochu Corporation under the support of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan from November 3to 4,2009 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

-    Attended training of Teachers (TOT) by NITTRAD (National Institute of Textile Training Research and Design) from23-27thAugust2009at NITTRAD (National Institute of Textile Training Research and Design),Nayarhat,Savar,Dhaka, Bangladesh.

-    Attended training of The Duke of Edinburgh ‘s Training of Trainers Award Leader Training organized by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation.5-7 October 2012 at Dhaka (Heritage Restaurant), Bangladesh.

-    Attended training of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Training of Trainers Award Leader Training organized by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation.25-26 January 2013 at Dhaka (Heritage Restaurant), Bangladesh.


Worksop on Outcome Based Education (OBE) for BAETE - Board of Accreditation for Engineering & Technical Education  as Participant and as Keynote Speaker :

1. April 18, 2021,  , International Network for Outcome Based Education IN4OBE , United International University (UIU).


2. 05 - 07 August 2021 , International Conference on Science & Contemporary Technologies (ICSCT) 2021 , United International University (UIU).


3. 5-Dec-21 , A Triad of OBE Pathways That Advance Human Evolution , United International University (UIU).

4. 02/06/2018    Outcome Based Education Outline-BAETE    Keynote speaker: Prof. Dr. Engr. Hasan Sarwar.

5. 12/12/2018    Understanding and Addressing Outcome Based Education    Keynote speaker: Dr. M. AbdurRazzak


6. 01/01/2019    OBE Strategy Sharing for IEB accreditation as per the recommendation of BAETE    Departmental workshop, COs for all the theory courses were prepared

7. 18/03/2019    OBE Strategy Sharing for IEB accreditation as per the recommendation of BAETE Part-II    Departmental workshop, COs for all the lab courses were prepared.


8. 16/06/2019    OBE Strategy Sharing for IEB accreditation as per the recommendation of BAETE Part-III    Departmental workshop, Mapping of Cos and POs was performed.

9. 19/06/2019    Orientation Session on the Implementation of Complex Engineering Activities    Organized by IEB, Keynote speaker: Dr. SitiHawaHamzah, Engr. Liew Chia Pao.


10.  26-27 August 2020.    International Symposium on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through Accreditation-II.   Organized by The Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE) of the Institution of Engineers in Bangladesh (IEB)

11.  Oct 10, 2020    Webinar on "Implementing Outcome Based Education (OBE) in Textile Engineering Undergraduate Program"
Keynote Speaker: Professor Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury, Dept. of Textile Engineering, Former Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Former Chairman, Dept. of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT)    BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology


Fellowship/Membership of Academic Bodies and Professional Organizations:

1. Member (AATCC) – The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

2. Former Member -Textile Institute, Manchester, U.K.

3. Fellow (F9144) – The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB).
General member of The Institution of Textile Engineers & Technologists’ (ITET), Bangladesh.

4. Member , SDC- Society of Dyers and Colorists,UK.


Skills


Teaching
91
Research
80
Communication
88
Management
89