Mr at Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Md. Rahatul Islam is a Ph.D. student specializing in Robotics and Computer Vision at Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan. With a solid academic foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Canadian University of Bangladesh, he pursued a Master’s in Human Intelligence Systems Engineering under the MEXT scholarship. His research expertise spans robotics, AI, computer vision, and image processing. Rahatul has contributed significantly as a research assistant in both Japan and Bangladesh, enhancing his practical skills in automation, control technology, and simulation tools. Beyond academics, he has demonstrated leadership by organizing robotics workshops, hosting international events, and founding a robotics club. A bronze medalist in the World Youth Invention and Innovation Award, he is committed to solving real-world problems through technology. Fluent in Bangla and proficient in English, Rahatul brings a global perspective to innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Education 🎓
Ph.D. (Ongoing): Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan (Oct 2024 – Present). M.Sc.: Human Intelligence Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan (Oct 2022 – Sep 2024), CGPA 3.431/4.0. B.Sc.: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Canadian University of Bangladesh (Oct 2016 – Oct 2020), CGPA 3.89/4.0. Higher Secondary Certificate: Science, Matuil Abdul Latif Bhuiyan College, Bangladesh (2013–2015), CGPA 4.58/5.0. Secondary School Certificate: Science, Rais Nagar High School, Bangladesh (2007–2012), CGPA 4.81/5.0.
Experience 💼
Research Assistant (Oct 2024–Present): Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. Focused on robotics and AI, contributing to advanced research projects in computer vision. Research Assistant (Oct 2019–Aug 2022): Canadian University of Bangladesh. Engaged in engineering simulations and AI-driven control systems. Organizer & Trainer: Conducted nationwide robotics training programs, mentoring over 1,000 students in Bangladesh. Former President (2018–2020): CUB Robotics Club, spearheading innovative projects and events.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Bronze Medal: World Youth Invention and Innovation Award (2021). Recognized for designing a smart social distancing system. MEXT Scholar: Japanese Government Scholarship (2022). Leadership Excellence: Organized NASA’s “Space Exploration” program (2020). Workshop Funding: Secured resources to train students across Bangladesh in robotics.
Research Focus 🔍
Md. Rahatul Islam’s research spans robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on applying advanced algorithms to automation and control systems. His Ph.D. investigates life science applications in robotics, emphasizing human intelligence systems. He leverages tools like OpenCV and MATLAB for image processing and decision-making systems. Past projects include designing smart systems for social distancing and AI-driven robotics for practical applications. His work integrates cutting-edge AI methods into real-world challenges, pushing the boundaries of robotics and intelligent automation.
Conclusion
Md. Rahatul Islam’s achievements in robotics and AI, combined with his leadership experience and innovative mindset, make him a promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award. His dedication to advancing technology and mentoring others reflects his potential for significant contributions to his field. With continued development in publishing and technical skill enhancement, he is well-positioned to achieve even greater impact as a young scientist.
Publications 📚
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- Crop-RecFIS: Machine Learning Classifiers for Crop Recommendation and Feature Importance Scores Calculation
Authors: M.S. Sanim, K.M. Hasan, M.M. Alam, M.A.A. Walid, M.R. Islam
Year: 2023
- Real Time-Based Face Recognition, Tracking, Counting, and Calculation of Spent Time of Person Using OpenCV and Centroid Tracker Algorithms
Authors: M.R. Islam, K. Horio
Year: 2023
- Prediction of Dementia Using SMOTE Based Oversampling and Stacking Classifier
Authors: M.S. Sanim, M.R. Islam, S. Rahman, R. Afzal, K.M. Hasan
Year: 2022
- LIME-based Explainable AI Models for Predicting Disease from Patient’s Symptoms
Authors: A. Saha, E.J. Bristy, M.R. Islam, R. Afzal, S.A. Ridita
Year: 2023
- COV-SSDS: Design and Construction of Automatic Social Distancing System to Minimize COVID-19 Infection
Authors: M.R. Islam, R. Afzal, Assaduzzaman, Ferdib-Al-Islam, J. Majumder
Year: 2022
- Jumping Behavior Analysis after Identification of Daycare Children’s Activities utilizing YOLOv8 Algorithm
Authors: T. Bisla, R. Shukla, M. Dhawan, M.R. Islam, K. Horio
Year: 2024
- Kid Activity Recognition: A Comprehensive Study of Kid Activity Recognition with Monitoring Activity Level Using YOLOv8s Algorithms
Authors: T. Bisla, R. Shukla, M. Dhawan, M.R. Islam, T. Koyasu, K. Teramoto, …
Year: 2024
- Identification of Human Activity by Utilizing YOLOv5s Approaches
Authors: M.R. Islam, K. Horio
Year: 2024
- Localization of Dengue Virus Likelihood Using Image Processing Technique
Authors: M.M. Hosen, M.R. Islam, F. Tabassum, S.T. Tonni, M.M.N. Noor, S. Rahman
Year: 2024
- A Comprehensive Study on Different Optimizations of Pure Reference Counting Garbage Collectors
Authors: F. Tabassum, M.R. Islam, M.S.U. Rahman, J. Majumder
Year: 2023