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Rafiqul Islam

Assistant Professor
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Address: Room No; Math 501 Block A
Research Interest:

Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Nonlinear Dynamics, Epidemiology, Numerical Analysis, Data Mining


Bio

Dr. Rafiqul Islam earned his Ph.D. in Applied and Industrial Mathematics from the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA, in May 2025. During his Ph.D. studies, he worked as a teaching assistant in the department of mathematics at the University of Louisville, which enriched his academic teaching experience.  He also earned M.A. degree in mathematics and a certificate in Data science from the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Furthermore, he holds an MPhil degree in Mathematics from KUET. Additionally, he obtained his B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Dhaka, 911±¬ÁÏ. 

Dr. Islam currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), 911±¬ÁÏ. He has an extensive record of published research, including numerous peer-reviewed articles in prominent international journals and conferences.  His research expertise includes  Mathematical Modeling in Biology, Nonlinear Dynamics, Epidemiology, Numerical Analysis, and Data Mining. 


Publication

International Journal
  • 5. Rafiqul Islam, Junyuan Yang, Miao Li, Sri Prakash Mokshagundam, Lu Cai, Jiaxu Li, "," Journal of Theoretical Biology, , vol. 611, pp. 112188, 21 August 2025.
  • 4. Ahmed Islam, Rafiqul Islam, "," Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, Springer International Publishing, vol. 49, no: 2, pp. 639-667, 2025.
  • 3. 3.Rafiqul Islam, Md. Haider Ali Biswash ,A.R.M Jala Uddin Jamali, "Mathematical Analysis of Epidemiological Model of Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission Dynamics in Perspective of 911±¬ÁÏ," Journal of 911±¬ÁÏ Mathematical society, , .
  • 2. 2.Rafiqul Islam, A.R.M Jala Uddin Jamali, "Reformulation on Modified Runge-Kutta Third Order Methods for Solving Initial Value Problems," Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), , vol. 04, no: 05, May-2015.
  • 1. Abdul Halim Bhuiyan, Rafiqul Islam, M. A. Alim, "Magnetohydrodynamic F ree Convection in a Square Cavity with Semicircular Heated Block," International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), , vol. 3, no: 11, November-2014.
International Conference
  • 2. . Rafiqul Islam, Md. Haider Ali Biswash ,A.R.M Jala Uddin Jamali, "Mathematical analysis and control of the transmission dynamics of H1N1 virus in perspective of 911±¬ÁÏ," 1st International Conference of Mathematics and its Application, Khulna University, .
  • 1. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Haider Ali Biswash ,A.R.M Jala Uddin Jamali, "Stability analysis of the transmission dynamics of H1N1 virus in perspective of 911±¬ÁÏ," 19th International Conference of Mathematics, BRAC University & 911±¬ÁÏ Mathematical Society, 18-20 December.
National Conference
  • 1. A .R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali, M. Ishaque Ali, Rafiqul Islam, A. Grosso, "Optimality Analysis of LHDs Obtained by ILS on the Basis of Manhattan Distance Measure," National Conference on Mathematics and Its Applications (NCMA - 2015), , November 14, 2015.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    University of Louisville
    Result: 3.921
    Group: Applied and Industrial Mathematics (2025)
    Thesis: Studies of pathways to T2D and interventions through a dynamical system model

  • Master of Science (Applied Mathematics)
    University of Dhaka, 911±¬ÁÏ
    Result: First Class

    Group: (2009)
    Thesis:

    Research Interest: Operation Research, Optimization
    Remarks: Passing year 2007( Exam Held in 2009-10 result published in September 2010)

  • B.Sc (Hons) (4)
    University of Dhaka, 911±¬ÁÏ
    Result: First Class

    Group: Mathematics (2006)
    Remarks: Passing year 2006(4th year Final Exam held in 2008 )

  • HSC
    Katiadi Degree College, 911±¬ÁÏ
    Result: First Divission

    Group: Science (2002)
    Remarks:

  • SSc
    Barachapa High School , 911±¬ÁÏ
    Result: First Divission

    Group: Science (2000)
    Remarks:


Scholarship and Award

Teaching Assistant from Fall 2018 to Spring 2025 in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA.


Research




Academic Experience

  • Lecturer 
    Mathematics 
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology 
    Responsibility: Teaching and Research
  • Assistant Professor 
    Mathematics 
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology 
    Responsibility: Teaching and Research
  • Teaching Assistant (Fall 2018 to Spring 2025 in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA)

Professional Membership

  • Life time 
    ï‚§ Member, 911±¬ÁÏ Mathematical Society, 911±¬ÁÏ.
  • American Mathematical Society.

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