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Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is proud to announce that Abrar Jawad Haque, a recent B.Sc. graduate from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has been awarded the highly prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship in March 2023. The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity provided by the European Union to exceptional students around the world. It covers full tuition fees, travel and installation costs, as well as monthly allowances, allowing recipients to fully dedicate themselves to their studies without financial constraints. The scholarship is part of the Joint International Master in Smart Systems Integrated Solutions (SSIs) program, which focuses on Smart Systems and Microsystems Technology.
The program, known for its excellence and global recognition, is a collaboration between several esteemed institutions. The consortiums associated with this scholarship program include Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, University of South-Eastern Norway in Vestfold, Norway and Budapest University of Technology and Economics in Hungary, Budapest, renowned for their expertise in Smart Systems and Microsystems Technology. Out of a highly competitive pool of about 1,000 applicants, only 15 students were selected for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship this year, making it an incredible accomplishment for the awardee.
The recipient of this esteemed scholarship is a talented student from IUB who has displayed exceptional academic and research capabilities throughout his educational journey. Majoring in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the awardee worked under the guidance of Dr. Mustafa Habib Chowdhury, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, serving as a Research Assistant in the IUB Photonics Simulation Laboratory (IUBPSL) for more than 2 years. It was in this environment that the awardee learned the fundamentals of scientific research, critical thinking, and academic/scientific writing that lead to the publication of several research articles, including international peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. The invaluable experience gained at IUBPSL played a significant role in shaping the awardee’s academic journey and solidifying his passion for research. This contributed significantly to the student's growth and development as a young and promising researcher. The awardee also worked as a Teaching Assistant to Dr. Abdur Razzak, Professor of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering for several months where he gained invaluable skills in pedagogy that will serve him well in his future career.
IUB congratulates the Scholarship recipient Abrar Jawad Haque and wishes him continued success in his academic and research endeavors. His achievement serves as an inspiration to future students, highlighting the potential for excellence that lies within the IUB community.
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