Aminul Islam (academic)
For other people with the same name, see Aminul Islam.
| Aminul Islam | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Bangladesh |
| Education | Ph.D. (soil science) |
| Alma mater |
University of Dhaka Michigan State University |
| Occupation | university academic |
Aminul Islam is a Bangladeshi academic. He is the current president of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences.[1][2] He is a fellow of the academy since 1978.[3]
Education and career
Islam completed his master's from University of Dhaka in 1955 and Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1962.[4] He started his teaching career at the University of Dhaka in 1956 and worked at the Department of Soil Science until 1996.[4] He then served as the vice-chancellor of Daffodil International University during 2002–2011 and Bangladesh National University (1996-2000).[4][5]
In May 2016, he started serving as a president of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and Science Council of Asia.[6]
Awards
- President's Gold Medal (1981)
- Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal Award (1986)[7]
- Independence Day Award (1990)[4]
References
- ↑ "Prof Aminul Islam new BAS president". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "BAS Council (July 2016 - June 2019)". Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Professor Aminul Islam". Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Dr. Aminul Islam". Daffodil International University. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Encourage children to study science". The Daily Star. 23 January 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Member Board Members". Science Council of Asia. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Academy Gold Medal Award". Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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