S M Abdul Awal
Professor Dr. S M Abdul Awal | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor | |
| Pabna University of Science and Technology | |
| Assumed office 25 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Hafiza Khatun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Khulna University Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Professor, University Administrator |
S M Abdul Awal is a Bangladeshi Academician. He is a professor in the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering discipline at Khulna University and the current Vice-Chancellor of Pabna University of Science and Technology.[1]
Education
Abdul Awal completed his undergraduate degree in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering from Khulna University in 2004, securing first place with distinction. In 2009, he earned a master's degree in Bio-Inspired Science with distinction from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He then pursued a PhD in Plant Science from Churchill College, University of Cambridge in 2015.[2][3]
Career
S M Abdul Awal is a professor in the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering discipline at Khulna University. On 23 September 2024, he was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Pabna University of Science and Technology.[4] He officially took office on 25 September 2024.[5] Notably, he is the first graduate from Khulna University to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor of a public university in Bangladesh.[6]
References
- ^ "Khulna University professor Abdul Awal appointed as PUST Vice-Chancellor". Ajker Patrika. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Biography of Dr. S M Abdul Awal". Khulna University. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Dr. S M Abdul Awal appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of PUST". Barta24.com. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "New Vice-Chancellor of PUST: Dr. Abdul Awal". Kaler Kantho. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "New Vice-Chancellor joins Pabna University of Science and Technology". Dhaka Post. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "For the first time, a Khulna University graduate becomes Vice-Chancellor of a public university". The Daily Campus. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.