Hakikur Rahman
Dr. Hakikur Rahman Professor and Chair, Dept. of CSE, International Standard University
(ISU), Bangladesh.
Research Director, Ansted University Sustainability Research Institute, Malaysia
Email: email@hakik.org | Phone: +880-1987417457 | Location: Bangladesh
Academic Qualifications
- BSc. Engg. in Electrical and Electronics: Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (1977-1981)
First Division - M.E. in Electrical Engineering:
American University of Beirut (1983-1986)
Grade: A - PhD in Computer Engineering:
Ansted University, UK (1999-2001)
GPA: 3.77/4 - PhD in Information and Communication Technology (ICT):
Empresarial University of Costa Rica (2009-2011)
GPA: 3.75/4 - Postdoctoral Research:
University of Minho, Portugal (2008-2013)
Research Focus: Knowledge management, open innovation, and organizational learning
for SMEs development
Academic Affiliations and Experiences
- Professor and Chair, Dept. of CSE International Standard University (ISU), Bangladesh (May 2025 – Present)
- Professor, Dept. of CSE (Former Dean, School of Engineering)
Presidency University, Bangladesh (February 2024 – May 2025) - Professor, Asian University of Bangladesh
(May 2023 – February 2024) - Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
BRAC University, Bangladesh (September 2015 – June 2016) - Research Associate, Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Minho, Portugal (2008-2014) - Adjunct Faculty
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (6 months, 2008)
Gazipur, Bangladesh - Faculty
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) (9+ years,
1996-2005)
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Principal
ICMS College (18+ years, 1989-2008)
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Research Assistant (Assistant Professor)
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) (6 months, 1986)
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Lecturer
Dhaka Engineering College (Now DUET) (6 months, 1981)
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Director, Computer Division
Bangladesh Open University (February 1998 – December 1999) - MIS Expert, Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority
World Bank Project, Bangladesh (May 1996 – January 1998)
Key Academic Contributions
- Authored and edited over 25 books and more than 50 book chapters.
- Published over 200 research articles on topics including computer education, ICTs,
knowledge management, open innovation, data mining, and e-government. - Chief Editor of the International Journal of Information Communication
Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD) (Since 2009). - Chief Editor of the International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) (Since
February 2024). - Supervised undergraduate thesis projects on topics such as IoT security and AI-driven
solutions.
Research Interests
- Knowledge management and open innovation
- ICT for sustainable development
- Blockchain-enabled AI marketing
- Ethical dimensions of digital interactions
- Lightweight authentication protocols for IoT
Professional Experience and Leadership
- National Project Coordinator, Sustainable Development Networking Programme
(SDNP)
UNDP Funded, Bangladesh (December 1999 – December 2006)
Achievements: Successfully promoted sustainable development through ICT-driven
initiatives. - Research Director, Ansted University Sustainability Research Institute, Malaysia
(Ongoing)
Focus: Research in sustainability and ICT. - Faculty, Advanced Research Methods
Conducted lectures on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methods for
final-year CSE undergraduates, Graduates and PhD students.
Select Skills
- Advanced research design and implementation
- Curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs
- Expertise in AI, blockchain, and ICT-driven innovation
- Proficiency in academic editing and publishing
- Leadership in multi-disciplinary academic projects
Professional Memberships
- Member, IEB
- Contributor, International Knowledge Management Networks
Awards and Recognitions
- Multiple recognitions for contributions to knowledge management and ICT for
sustainable development - Editor-in-chief positions at leading academic journals in the fields of ICT and knowledge
management
Languages
- English: Professional Proficiency
- Bengali: Native Language