Founding Board
Meet the visionaries who established the Chittagong University Research & Higher Study Society. These pioneering individuals, driven by an inflexible commitment to academic excellence, recognized the need for a platform to develop educational distinction and research initiatives among our university’s intellectual minds.
Takbir Hossain
PhD Student,
University of Georgia
Takbir Hossain is the main founder of the Chittagong University Research and Higher Study Society. Currently he is doing his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Georgia. Before that He had completed his Bsc and Msc in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong.
I envision a future where Bangladeshi students rise to global prominence by embracing research as a fundamental part of their education. Through CURHS, we are building a research culture that empowers our students to engage with the world's most pressing challenges. My dream is for our young minds to transform Bangladesh by preparing themselves to innovate, lead, and make meaningful contributions on the world stage while staying rooted in the values and spirit of our nation.
Maksud Khan
Lecturer
Port City International University
Masud Khan Emon is a graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech, USA. He holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong.
Sourav Biswas
PHD Student
Clemson University
Sourav Biswas is a graduate teaching assistant at Clemson University, pursuing his Ph.D. in Chemistry. He holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong.
Sumia Tohura
PHD Student
University of Georgia
Sumia Tohura is a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Georgia, pursuing her Ph.D. in Chemistry. Her academic journey includes a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong.
Mahmud Shareef
Masters Student
University of Chittagong
Mahmud Shareef the current President of CURHS, is now pursuing his M.Sc in Chemistry at the University of Chittagong. He also completed his B.Sc from the same department.
I have always believed that CURHS is a public platform aiming to bring substantial changes to the research and education culture by introducing creative and innovative ideas and initiatives, ensuring a ‘learning by doing’ process. I hope this will continue through the efforts of its members, and to achieve this, we will always seek your support. Wishing all the best for its future endeavors.
Iqbal Hossain Nafiz
Masters Student
University of Chittagong
Iqbal Hossain Nafiz, the former Vice President of CURHS, is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Biochemical Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of Chittagong.
Muntasir Mahmud
Student
University of Chittagong
Muntasir Mahmud completed his B.S.S. in Economics at the University of Chittagong.
Tanjilur Rahman
Student
University of Chittagong
Tanjilur Rahman is pursuing his M.Sc. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Chittagong, where he obtained his B.Sc. in the same discipline.
My journey with CURHS has been a transformative experience, teaching me to balance the demands of work with the nurturing of meaningful relationships. It gave me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. Together, we've built a community where individuals can gain knowledge, pursue their dreams, and know that even the smallest contributions help shape the greater whole.