Rafiqul Islam, PhD
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
I, Rafiqul Islam, a Computer Engineer, have experience in software development, teaching, research and administrative service to the wide range of stakeholders both in public and private organisations. l have been involved in numerous and broad ranging development in his career while delivered teaching, providing supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students for conducting research, disseminating computer vision and medical image analytical outcomes in high ranked image processing journals and conferences.
| Mobile: | 01911350163 |
| Email: | rafiqul.islam@duet.ac.bd |
| Office: | 49274034-53 Extn: 3235 |
| Address: | Room No.: 7008, New Academic Building, DUET, 1707, Gazipur, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Biomedical Signal and Imaging; Super Resolution; Compressed Sensing; Reconstruction; Deep Learning; Image Classification |
| Field of specialization: | Image Reconstruction, Compressed Sensing |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia | 2014 | Computer Science |
| 2 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Rajshahi | 2006 | Computer Science and Engineering |
| 3 | HSC | Dr. Kazi Mothar Hossain College | 2001 | Science |
| 4 | SSC | Habashpur K. Raj. High School | 1999 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2019-10-31 : Continue |
| 2 | Associate Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2017-08-28 : 2019-10-30 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2013-12-22 : 2017-08-27 |
| 4 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2008-03-20 : 2013-08-21 |
Additional Charges:
| # | Designation | Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head | CSE | 2023-09-29 : 2025-09-28 |
| 2 | Provost | QK Hall | 2019-04-01 : 2021-06-01 |
| 3 | Assistant Provost | QK Hall | 2018-04-08 : 2019-03-31 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerated Reconstruction of Higher Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | Project Director | 90000 BDT | 2022-2023 |
| 2 | New Segmentation Method of brain MRI image for abnormalities detection | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | Project Director | 150000 BDT | 2017-2018 |
| 3 | Regularized-based Reconstruction Technique of CT Image from Fewer Measurements | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | Project Director | 148000 BDT | 2015-2016 |
| 4 | Adversarial Attack on Image Processing: An Application to Medical Imaging | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | Project Director | TK. 283800 | 2025-2026 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Enhanced Brain Tumor Segmentation Using CBAM‐Integrated Deep Learning and Area Quantification | Rafiqul Islam, Sazzad Hossain | International Journal of Biomedical Imaging |
| 2 | 2025 | X‐SCSANet: Explainable Stack Convolutional Self‐Attention Network for Brain Tumor Classification | Rahad Khan, Rafiqul Islam | International Journal of Intelligent Systems |
| 3 | 2024 | FT-FEDTL: A fine-tuned feature-extracted deep transfer learning model for multi-class microwave-based brain tumor classification | Amran Hossain, Rafiqul Islam, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Phumin Kirawanich, Mohamed S Soliman | Computers in Biology and Medicine |
| 4 | 2024 | ContourTL-Net: Contour-Based Transfer Learning Algorithm for Early-Stage Brain Tumor Detection | N. I. Md. Ashafuddula and Rafiqul Islam | International Journal of Biomedical Imaging |
| 5 | 2024 | IVE-MDNet: Intensity Value Estimation Model Combined with a Transfer Learning Approach for Melanoma Skin Cancer Diagnosis | N. I. Md. Ashafuddula and Rafiqul Islam | SN Computer Science |
| 6 | 2023 | An Intelligent Diagnostic System to Analyze Early-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease for Clinical Application | NI Md Ashafuddula, Bayezid Islam, Rafiqul Islam | Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing |
| 7 | 2022 | Melanoma Skin Cancer and Nevus Mole Classification using Intensity Value Estimation with Convolutional Neural Network | NI Ashafuddula, Rafiqul Islam | Computer Science |
| 8 | 2022 | A Critical Survey on Developed Reconstruction Algorithms for Computed Tomography Imaging from a Limited Number of Projections | Md Shafiqul Islam, Rafiqul Islam | International Journal of Image and Graphics |
| 9 | 2021 | Compressed Sensing in Parallel MRI: A Review | Rafiqul Islam, Md Shafiqul Islam, Muhammad Shahin Uddin | International Journal of Image and Graphics |
| 10 | 2021 | Multiscale wavelet-based regularized reconstruction algorithm for three-dimensional compressed sensing magnetic resonance imaging | Md. Shafiqul Islam, R. Islam | Signal, Image and Video Processing, 2021 |
| 11 | 2020 | Detection and Classification of Brain Tumor based on Multilevel Segmentation with Convolutional Neural Network | R. Islam, Shah Imran, Md. Ashikuzzaman, Md. Munim Ali Khan | Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, 13 (4), 45-53, April 2020 |
| 12 | 2019 | Generalized Gaussian model-based reconstruction method of computed tomography image from fewer projections | Md. Shafiqul Islam, R. Islam | Signal, Image and Video Processing in Springer, 2019, pp: 1-9, 2019 |
| 13 | 2019 | Log-Polar transform based feature extraction method for tumor detection and classification of brain MRI | Ferdaus Anam Jibon, Md. Shafiqul Islam, R. Islam | DUET Journal |
| 14 | 2017 | Restoration approach of 3D ultrasound images using complex wavelet-based Laplacian-TV mixture prio | M. S.Uddin, R. Islam, M. Tahtali, A. J. Lambert, M. R. Pickering, M. Marchese, Iain Stuart | Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization, v-1163,pp:1-11, 2017 |
| 15 | 2014 | Improved Regularization Constraints for Compressed Sensing of Multi-slice MR | R. Islam, A. J. Lambert, M. R. Pickering, J. Scarvell and P. Smith | Journal of Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization, Jun. 2014. doi: 10.1080/21681163.2014.925304 |
| 16 | 2012 | A wavelet-based SR method for multi-slice MRI | R. Islam, A. J. Lambert, M. R. Pickering, J. Scarvell and P. Smith | Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Volume - 5, PP. 862 - 870, Dec. 2012. doi: 10.4236/jbise.2012.512A109. |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Multi-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease Prediction Using Multihead Attention based CNN-BiGRU with XAI | Md Rajaul Karim, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 2 | 2025 | Enhanced Stress Detection via Heart Rate Data: A Feature Selection and Stacking Ensemble Approach | Kazi Ferdous Hasan, Md Shakil Bhuiyan, Nahida Hoque, Alfe Suny, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 3 | 2025 | Exploring Two-Stage Multi-Class Pneumonia Prediction from x-ray Images with Lightweight Feature Extraction Model | Rafiqul Islam, Sazzad Hossain, SM Shihab Uddin | 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 4 | 2025 | Enhanced Cardiovascular Disease Prediction: A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models with SMOTE Balancing | Nahida Hoque, Alfe Suny, Md Shakil Bhuiyan, Kazi Ferdous Hasan, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 5 | 2025 | Enhancing Wound Diagnosis with DoubleU-Net: An AI-Driven Segmentation Approach | Tarik Rahman, Ataur Rahman, Sukriti Chakraborty, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 6 | 2025 | Revolutionizing MRI Reconstruction from Compressed Sensing k-space measurements: An AI-Driven Feature Extraction Approach | Rubayet Hussain, Khawja Imran Masud, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 7 | 2025 | Exploring Deep Feature Loss in Generative Adversarial Network for Satellite Image Resolution Enhancement | Md Sorwar Alam, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE) |
| 8 | 2025 | Robust Multiclass Brain Tumor Classification: Leveraging Swin Transformer and Feature Optimization with Ensemble Learning | Rahad Khan, Rafiqul Islam | 2025 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering (ECCE) |
| 9 | 2024 | DeepJurist: A Hybrid Deep Learning Architecture for Detecting Fake Visual Evidence in Judicial Systems | Ashifur Rahman, Md Rajaul Karim, Md Azizur Rahman, Punam Chowdhury, Amran Hossain, Rafiqul Islam | 2024 27th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) |
| 10 | 2024 | Advancing Forest Segmentation: Prioritizing lightweight DeepLabV3+ for Precision Environmental Monitoring | Amina Sadia, SM Shihab Uddin, Rafiqul Islam | 2024 27th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) |
| 11 | 2024 | A Multi-cancer Detection and Localization System Utilizing X-AI and Ensemble Technique using CNN | Md Raiaul Karim, Ashifur Rahman, Rafiqul Islam | 2024 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT) |
| 12 | 2023 | Prediction of Pneumonia from 3D CT Images Employing Deep Neural Network based Feature Extraction Method | Tahera Khatun Sima and Rafiqul Islam | 2023 26th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) |
| 13 | 2023 | TL-GAN: Transfer Learning with Generative Adversarial Network Model for Satellite Image Resolution Enhancement | Rafiqul Islam, Mousumi Khatun and Sumaiya Haider Popy | 2023 26th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) |
| 14 | 2023 | BI-TLM: Bilinear Interpolation with Transfer Learning Model for Breast Cancer Classification | Rafiqul Islam, Sazeeb Hossen Sayed, Md Ariful Islam and Sumi Akter | 2023 26th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) |
| 15 | 2023 | Exploring the Impact of Univariate Feature Selection Method on Machine Learning Algorithms for Heart Disease Prediction | Mainul Islam, Rafiqul Islam | 2023 International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) |
| 16 | 2022 | Transfer Learning Model in Deep Neural Network for COVID-19 Prediction from CT Images | Rafiqul Islam, Zahidul Islam, Md Rahim Uddin, Md Samrat Parvej | 2022 4th International Conference on Electrical, Computer & Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE) |
| 17 | 2022 | Deep Neural Network based Algorithm for Stroke Prediction | Rafiqul Islam, Arif Hossain, Md Sajaul Haque | 2022 International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICRPSET) |
| 18 | 2022 | Transfer Learning in Deep Neural Network for Land Cover Classification | Amina Sadia, SM Shihab Uddin, Rafiqul Islam | 2022 25th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) |
| 19 | 2022 | Transfer Learning in Deep Neural Network Model of ECG Signal Classification | Rafiqul Islam, Mahabubur Rahman, Sultan Mohammad Ismail, Suma Akter | 2022 International Conference on Recent Progresses in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICRPSET) |
| 20 | 2022 | Bangla to English Translation Using Sequence to Sequence Learning Model Based Recurrent Neural Networks | Rafiqul Islam, Mehedi Hasan, Mamunur Rashid, Rabea Khatun | International Conference on Machine Intelligence and Emerging Technologies |
| 21 | 2021 | Convolutional Neural Network-based Enhancement Method of 3D MRI | Rafiqul Islam, Md Shafiqul Islam | 2021 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST) |
| 22 | 2020 | Reconstruction of Compressed Sensing MRI: An Experimental Review among Priors-and Deep Learning-based Algorithms | Rafiqul Islam | 2020 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technologies for Industry 4.0 (STI) |
| 23 | 2020 | GPU based Real Time Reconstruction of Compressed Sampling MRI | Rafiqul Islam, Md Shafiqul Islam, Md Shohidul Islam | 2020 16th IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing & Its Applications (CSPA) |
| 24 | 2015 | A new combined prior based reconstruction method for compressed sensing in 3D ultrasound imaging | Muhammad S. Uddin, Rafiqul Islam, Murat Tahtali, Andrew J. Lambert, Mark R. Pickering | Proc. SPIE 9419, Medical Imaging 2015: Ultrasonic Imaging and Tomography, 94191B |
| 25 | 2012 | Wavelet-based reconstruction for rapid MRI | Rafiqul Islam, Andrew J Lambert, Mark R Pickering | 2012 International Conference on Digital Image Computing Techniques and Applications (DICTA) |
| 26 | 2012 | Super resolution of 3d MRI images using a bivariate Laplacian mixture model constraint | Rafiqul Islam, Andrew J Lambert, Mark R Pickering | 2012 9th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI) |
| 27 | 2012 | Super resolution of 3d MRI images using a Gaussian scale mixture model constraint | Rafiqul Islam, Andrew J Lambert, Mark R Pickering | 2012 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP) |
| 28 | 2009 | An empirical distributed matrix multiplication algorithm to reduce time complexity | Nazrul Islam, Md Shohidul Islam, MA Kashem, MR Islam, MS Islam | Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists |
| 29 | 2009 | Face recognition using genetic algorithm and back propagation neural network | Sarawat Anam, Md Shohidul Islam, MA Kashem, MN Islam, MR Islam, MS Islam | Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | IEEE | 92188061 |
| 2 | Member | IEB | A09694 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | 48 | 10 |
| 2 | M.Sc. | 7 | 3 |
| Student Details: N. I. Md. Ashafuddula (Awarded) Tahera Khatun Sima (Awarded) Md. Rahad Khan (Awarded) Md. Sorwar Alam (Awarded) Rubayet Hussain (Awarded) Rahad Khan (Awarded) Md. Rajaul Islam (Awarded) | |||
| 3 | M. Eng. | 1 | 0 |
| Student Details: Ms. Fatema Tuz Zohora (Awarded) | |||
| 4 | PhD | 1 | 1 |
| Student Details: Md. Shafiqul Islam (Awarded) | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM) | Department of CSE, DUET, Gazipur | Organizing Secretary | 2023 |
| 2 | 2022 25th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) | IEEE Bangladesh Section | Session Chair | 2022 |
| 3 | 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI) | Department of Mechatronics Engineering, RUET, Rajshahi | Session Chair | 2021 |
| 4 | 2022 4th International Conference on Electrical, Computer & Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE) | Faculty of ECE, RUET, Rajshahi | Session Chair | 2022 |
| 5 | 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI) | Department of Mechatronics Engineering, RUET, Rajshahi | TPC Member | 2021 |
| 6 | 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI) | Department of Mechatronics Engineering, RUET, Rajshahi | Reviewer | 2021 |
| 7 | International Conference on Big Data, IoT and Machine Learning (BIM 2021) | Department of CSE, CUET | Reviewer | 2021 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | CSE-1823 | Digital Logic & System Design | 1 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | CSE-1824 | Digital Logic & System Design Sessional | 1 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | CSE-3211 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | CSE-4629 | Pattern Recognition | 4 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | CSE-4630 | Pattern Recognition Sessional | 4 |
| 6 | M.Sc. | CSE-6107 | Digital Signal Processing | 2018-2021 |
| 7 | M.Sc. | CSE-6108 | Medical Image Processing | 2018-2021 |
| 8 | M.Sc. | CSE-6102 | Advanced Image Processing | 2018-2020 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | CSE-3311 | Database Systems | 2 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | CSE-3312 | Database Systems Sessional | 2 |