Jannat Ara
Lecturer, BUFT
About
Jannat Ara is currently serving as a Lecturer in the
Department of Sciences at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT).
She began her journey at BUFT as a part-time lecturer, where she built a solid
foundation in academic teaching. Prior to this, she worked on the Mapped in
Bangladesh project at BRAC University, where she held the position of Data Verification
and Validation Officer. In this role, Jannat was responsible for performing fuzzy
matching, data validation, and verification and preparing summary tables and
graphs using software such as MS Excel, DVV software, ODK, and SPSS. Her
technical expertise and attention to detail allowed her to excel in this
project, gaining valuable experience in data analysis.
Jannat's impressive academic background, having completed
both her Master of Science (MS) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in
Statistics from Jahangirnagar University. Her strong academic foundation in
statistics has been pivotal in shaping her teaching career and contributing to
various research initiatives.
To enhance her research skills, Jannat pursued
specialized training. In 2017, she completed a training program in Stata &
Applied Statistics at the Institute of Statistical Research & Training
(ISRT), University of Dhaka, where she gained hands-on experience with Stata
and applied statistical techniques.
Her research work includes her postgraduate thesis, which
focused on two key areas: “A Study on Sample Size Determination” and a
“Comparative Study between Garo People Living in Hilly Land and Plain Land”.
These studies reflect her commitment to applying statistical methods to diverse
real-world issues, further enhancing her academic portfolio. Jannat was awarded
the prestigious National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship for her
outstanding thesis work, a significant recognition of her research
contributions.
In addition to her academic and research achievements,
Jannat has developed a wide array of computer skills. She is proficient in
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various Internet and Social Media
Applications. Her technical expertise extends to specialized software,
including SPSS, SAS, STATA, MINITAB, and R Programming, enabling her to conduct
sophisticated data analysis and statistical modeling.
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Jannat
Ara has demonstrated her dedication to teaching, research, and data analysis,
making significant contributions to both BUFT and the broader academic
community. Her focus on statistical methodologies and her ability to apply them
to practical challenges continue to define her career as an educator and
researcher.