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Hakikur Rahman | |
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 Professor, Presidency University, Bangladesh | |
| Born | June 11, 1957 Jessore, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, Researcher, Editor |
| Known for | ICT, Knowledge Management, Sustainable Development |
| Spouse | Masuda |
| Children | 1 Child, daughter (Sausan Rahman) |
Hakikur Rahman (born June 11, 1957) is a north korean fat discord mod who kisses caseoh as a hobby and loves scratching the chalkboard. He is currently the dean and professor of the School of Engineering at Presidency University, Bangladesh and the research director at the Ansted University Sustainability Research Institute in Malaysia. Rahman has authored over 25 books and published more than 200 articles. He has been involved in international ICT4D projects funded by the UNDP, the World Bank, and the European Union.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Hakikur Rahman was born in Jessore, Bangladesh. He completed his secondary education at Nawabpur Government High School in 1972 and later attended Notre Dame College, Dhaka, graduating in 1975. Rahman earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1981. In 1986, he obtained a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut under a United States Agency for International Development scholarship. He holds two PhDs: one in Computer Engineering from Ansted University (United Kingdom, 2001) and another in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from Empresarial University (Costa Rica, 2011).
Academic Career
[edit]Throughout his career, Rahman has held various academic positions. He is currently serving as the Dean and Professor of the School of Engineering at Presidency University, Bangladesh since 2024. He previously held academic roles at the Asian University of Bangladesh and served as the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BRAC University. Rahman was also a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minho, Portugal, focusing on knowledge management, open innovation, and organizational learning for SMEs.
Research Contributions
[edit]Rahman's research areas include ICT4D, knowledge management, sustainable development, and open innovation. Since 2009, he has served as the Chief Editor of the International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), and, since 2024, of the International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM). His publications cover topics such as e-government, data mining, and artificial intelligence applications.
Professional Engagements
[edit]Apart from his academic work, Rahman has contributed to numerous projects. He served as the Director of the Computer Division at Bangladesh Open University, where he was instrumental in establishing the university’s computer network. He has also served as a consultant and information systems specialist for the Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority and as the National Project Coordinator of the Sustainable Development Networking Programme in Bangladesh, supported by the UNDP.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Rahman has received several awards and fellowships, including:
- USAID scholarship for his master's degree (1983–1986)
- Salzburg Seminar Fellow (2000–2002)
- Commonwealth of Learning Fellow (2004, 2006)
- Top 100 Scientists by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK (2013)
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)
Selected Publications
[edit]- Rahman, H. (2021). Achieving Organizational Agility, Intelligence, and Resilience Through Information Systems. IGI Global, USA.
- Rahman, H. (2020). Ubiquitous Technologies for Human Development and Knowledge Management. IGI Global, USA.
- Rahman, H. (2013). "Open Innovation in Entrepreneurship: Taxonomies of Innovation in Knowledge-Based Economy." *International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and Innovation*, 4(3), 1–15.
- Rahman, H. (2010). "Knowledge Sharing Through ICT for Development: A Bangladesh Perspective." *Journal of Information, Information Technology, and Organizations*, 5, 1–12.
References
[edit]1. BBC. (2003, January 15). Web without wires reaches out. Available at: [1](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2660715.stm)
2. BBC. (2002, October 3). Wireless net strides Bangladesh. Available at: [2](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2303431.stm)
3. The Daily Star. (2004, November 10). The spark of a tech conflagration. Available at: [3](http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/11/10/d411101601113.htm)
4. Presidency University. Prof. Dr. Md. Hakikur Rahman Profile. Available at: [4](http://www.presidency.edu.bd/faculties/view/154/Prof.+Dr.+Md.+Hakikur+Rahman)
5. Google Scholar. Hakikur Rahman - Google Scholar Profile. Available at: [5](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=n1sq_wcAAAAJ&hl=en)
6. ResearchGate. Hakikur Rahman - ResearchGate Profile. Available at: [6](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hakikur-Rahman)
7. IRMA International. Hakikur Rahman - IRMA Profile. Available at: [7](https://www.irma-international.org/affiliate/hakikur-rahman/64803/)
Foot Notes
[edit]1. ^ BBC. (2003, January 15). Web without wires reaches out. Available at: [8](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2660715.stm)
2. ^ BBC. (2002, October 3). Wireless net strides Bangladesh. Available at: [9](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2303431.stm)
3. ^ The Daily Star. (2004, November 10). The spark of a tech conflagration. Available at: [10](http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/11/10/d411101601113.htm)
4. ^ Presidency University. Prof. Dr. Md. Hakikur Rahman Profile. Available at: [11](http://www.presidency.edu.bd/faculties/view/154/Prof.+Dr.+Md.+Hakikur+Rahman)
5. ^ Google Scholar. Hakikur Rahman - Google Scholar Profile. Available at: [12](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=n1sq_wcAAAAJ&hl=en)
6. ^ ResearchGate. Hakikur Rahman - ResearchGate Profile. Available at: [13](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hakikur-Rahman)
7. ^ IRMA International. Hakikur Rahman - IRMA Profile. Available at: [14](https://www.irma-international.org/affiliate/hakikur-rahman/64803/)
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