Monowar Islam

CSE Undergraduate • University of Dhaka

Machine Learning · Deep Learning · Computer Vision · NLP · LLMs

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I am an undergraduate researcher in the Computer Science & Engineering department at the University of Dhaka. I am advised by Md. Shamsul Islam. I am seeking a PhD degree where I would become a leader in the NLP research community, working on the development of robust and transparent NLP/LLM systems for the diverse global community. I intend to carry out research in multilingual transfer learning, stance and sentiment analysis, as well as applied deep learning for social good, particularly for low-resource languages like Bangla.

Education

BSc in Computer Science & Engineering 2022 – Present
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

CGPA: 3.46/4.00 (through 7th semester)

Relevant coursework: Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Structures & Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Intelligence

Thesis: TerraSeg: Deep Learning-Based Multi-Class Segmentation of Satellite Imagery for Urban Spatial Analysis, supervised by Md. Shamsul Islam

Research

My research focuses on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision, with an emphasis on developing robust and practical AI systems for real-world applications. Current and recent research threads include:

Selected Publications

Selected Projects

Bangladeshi Mango Variety Classifier
Deep Learning, EfficientNetB0, Streamlit

A deep learning-based mango classification system for identifying Bangladeshi mango varieties from images, achieving 98.01% accuracy and enabling real-time prediction through a web-based interface.

Building Segmentation and Semantic Land-Cover Mapping
Deep Learning, Semantic Segmentation, PyTorch, Computer Vision

Developing a deep learning-based semantic segmentation system for building extraction and land-cover mapping from high-resolution satellite imagery, covering buildings, roads, vegetation, water bodies, paddy fields, and open land.

Road Scene Object Detection — Improved YOLO
YOLOv8, Computer Vision, OpenCV, Deep Learning

A robust multi-class road scene object detection system using an improved YOLO-based architecture, designed for dense and high-occlusion urban traffic scenarios using real-world Dhaka city road scenes.

E-Book Subscription Platform
Django, Python, SQLite, Stripe

A subscription-based eBook platform with Stripe payment integration that allows users to subscribe, access, and read books online through a web-based interface.

Wireless Notice Board using GSM
Arduino IDE, Proteus, GSM

A GSM-based wireless notice board that enables real-time message display through SMS, allowing remote updates without requiring manual interaction with the display system.

Smart Dustbin
Arduino IDE, Proteus, Ultrasonic Sensor, Servo Motor

An Arduino-based smart dustbin that automatically opens its lid when a user is detected nearby using an ultrasonic sensor and servo motor.

News

  • 2026: Paper accepted at ECCT 2026
  • 2026: Paper published in the Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Science, Vol. 50
  • 2026: Paper on ideological stance detection submitted to IEEE SPICSCON 2026
  • 2026: Selected as a Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faridpur Engineering College
  • 2025: Started undergraduate thesis on Deep Learning-Based Building Segmentation and Semantic Land-Cover Mapping from High-Resolution Satellite Imagery
  • 2025: Became Lead, FEC Road to Higher Education

Awards

2026
Published research in the Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences — Deep Learning-Powered Bangladeshi Mango Variety Identification
2025
Participant, CUET CSE Fest Datathon 2025 — Slang Meme Image Classification using Deep Learning
2025
Participant, ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Site Online Preliminary Contest
2021
Participant, ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Site Online Preliminary Contest

Leadership, Mentorship & Community Engagement

Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faridpur Engineering College (2026–Present)

Contributing to research activities in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision, with a focus on semantic segmentation, image classification, object detection, and practical AI applications.

Lead, FEC Road to Higher Education (2026–Present)

Leading initiatives focused on higher education opportunities, study abroad guidance, scholarship information, application preparation, and academic development for students of Faridpur Engineering College.

Research & Academic Development

Engaged in undergraduate research on Deep Learning-Based Building Segmentation and Semantic Land-Cover Mapping from High-Resolution Satellite Imagery, while exploring advanced deep learning and computer vision techniques for real-world applications.

Competitive Programming & Problem Solving

Solved 400+ programming problems across CodeChef, Codeforces, LeetCode, and Beecrowd, strengthening algorithmic problem-solving and computational thinking skills.

Technical Skills

Machine Learning / Deep Learning

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, CNN, Transfer Learning, Data Augmentation, Model Evaluation

Computer Vision

Image Classification, Object Detection, Semantic Segmentation, YOLOv8, OpenCV, EfficientNetB0

Programming Languages

Python, C++, Java, C

Tools & Platforms

Git, VS Code, Google Colab, Kaggle, Streamlit, Arduino IDE, Proteus

Web Development & Backend

Django, Python, SQLite, MySQL, Stripe

Miscellaneous

Outside of research, I enjoy mentoring juniors in competitive programming and organizing coding bootcamps and hackathons.