Sazzad Hossain (professor)

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Sazzad Hossain (Bengali: সাজ্জাদ হোসেন) is a Bangladeshi academic and researcher specializing in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and digital transformation. He is a professor in the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies at [[Samarkand State University]] in Uzbekistan. He previously served as a member of the [[University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] of Bangladesh (2019–2024) and as an independent director of [[Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited]] (BSCL).

Sazzad Hossain (Bengali: সাজ্জাদ হোসেন) is a Bangladeshi academic and researcher specializing in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and digital transformation. He is a professor in the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies at [[Samarkand State University]] in Uzbekistan. He previously served as a member of the [[University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] of Bangladesh and as an independent director of [[Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited]] (BSCL).

Hossain has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, research, and national policy. He has organized major international conferences and contributed to STEAM education initiatives in Bangladesh. He has authored or co-edited several books and over 100 peer-reviewed papers, with more than 1,700 citations (h-index 22, i10-index 36 as of 2026).

Hossain has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, research, and national policy. He has organized major international conferences and contributed to STEAM education initiatives in Bangladesh. He has authored or co-edited several books and over 100 peer-reviewed papers, with more than 1,700 citations (h-index 22, i10-index 36 as of 2026).

==Early life and education==

==Early life and education==

Hossain was born in Chattogram, Bangladesh. He completed his Secondary School Certificate from [[Faujdarhat Cadet College]] (1984) and Higher Secondary Certificate from [[Chittagong College]] (1986). He studied Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (1986 to 1991). He then moved to Russia and earned a B.Sc. in Electrical System Network Engineering from [[Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics|Moscow Technical University]] (1994). He obtained an M.Sc. (2001) and Ph.D. (2009) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from [[Portland State University]], Oregon, USA. His doctoral dissertation, supervised by Marek A. Perkowski, addressed classical and quantum search algorithms for quantum circuit synthesis and oracle optimization.

Hossain was born in Chattogram, Bangladesh. He completed his Secondary School Certificate from [[Faujdarhat Cadet College]] (1984) and Higher Secondary Certificate from [[Chittagong College]] (1986). He studied Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at [[Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology]] (1986 to 1991). He then moved to Russia and earned a B.Sc. in Electrical System Network Engineering from [[Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics|Moscow Technical University]] (1994). He obtained an M.Sc. (2001) and Ph.D. (2009) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from [[Portland State University]], Oregon, USA. His doctoral dissertation, supervised by Marek A. Perkowski, addressed classical and quantum search algorithms for quantum circuit synthesis and oracle optimization.

== Career ==

== Career ==

Hossain began his academic career with adjunct teaching and research roles at Independent University, Bangladesh, and Portland State University (2001–2009). He served as Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the [[University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh]] (ULAB) from November 2009 to June 2019.{{Cite web |title=Prof Sazzad nominated as BCSCL independent director |url=https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/prof-sazzad-nominated-as-bcscl-independent-director/23631 |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=unb.com.bd |language=English}}{{Cite web |title=Prof Sazzad reappointed as UGC member |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/post/693349/Prof-Sazzad-reappointed-as-UGC-member |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en}}

Hossain began his academic career with adjunct teaching and research roles at Independent University, Bangladesh, and Portland State University (2001–2009). He served as Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the [[University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh]] (ULAB) from November 2009 to June 2019.{{Cite web |title=Prof Sazzad nominated as BCSCL independent director |url=https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/prof-sazzad-nominated-as-bcscl-independent-director/23631 |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=unb.com.bd |language=English}}{{Cite web |title=Prof Sazzad reappointed as UGC member |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/post/693349/Prof-Sazzad-reappointed-as-UGC-member |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en}}

Hossain was appointed a Member of the [[University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] of Bangladesh in June 2019 and was reappointed for a second four-year term by the Ministry of Education in June 2023.{{Cite web |title=Prof Sazzad reappointed as UGC member |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/post/693349/Prof-Sazzad-reappointed-as-UGC-member |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en}}

Hossain was appointed a Member of the [[University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] of Bangladesh in June 2019 and was reappointed for a second four-year term by the Ministry of Education in June 2023.{{Cite web |title=Prof Sazzad reappointed as UGC member |url=http://www.daily-sun.com/post/693349/Prof-Sazzad-reappointed-as-UGC-member |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Daily Sun |language=en}} During his tenure, he led the Research and Development Division and the Information Management, Communication & Training Division, contributing to higher education policy, digital transformation, and research capacity building.

In July 2019, while serving as UGC Member, Hossain was nominated as Independent Director of the Board of Directors of [[Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited]] (BCSCL/BSCL). He served in that role from August 2019 to August 2024.

In July 2019, while serving as UGC Member, Hossain was nominated as Independent Director of the Board of Directors of [[Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited]] (BCSCL/BSCL). He served in that role from August 2019 to August 2024.

Hossain has served as an advisor to PeopleNTech, a USA-based company. He was the convenor and chief advisor of the National STEAM Olympiad.{{Cite web |title=Grand opening ceremony of National STEAM Olympiad {{!}} The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh |url=https://dailyasianage.com/news/309536/grand-opening-ceremony-of-national-steam-olympiad |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=The Asian Age |language=en}}

Hossain has served as an advisor to PeopleNTech, a USA-based company. He was the convenor and chief advisor of the National STEAM Olympiad.{{Cite web |title=Grand opening ceremony of National STEAM Olympiad {{!}} The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh |url=https://dailyasianage.com/news/309536/grand-opening-ceremony-of-national-steam-olympiad |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=The Asian Age |language=en}}

== Research ==

Hossain's primary research interests include quantum computing, artificial intelligence (including explainable AI), cybersecurity, cryptography, IoT security, robotics, and digital transformation. He has co-authored recent papers on quantum-enhanced multimodal systems for healthcare and memory-optimized generative AI models.

He is a life fellow of the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) and holds senior memberships in IEEE and ACM.

'''Notable recent publications include''':

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| first1 = Sandeep

| last2 = Ray

| first2 = Kanad

| last3 = Kaiser

| first3 = Shamim

| last4 = Hossain

| first4 = Sazzad

| last5 = Faubert

| first5 = Jocelyn

| title = Quantum-Enhanced Multimodal Fusion Networks for Integrated Cancer Diagnosis: Combining CT, Genomics, and Clinical Records

| journal = Algorithms

| volume = 19

| issue = 4

| pages = 279

| year = 2026

| doi = 10.3390/a19040279

| url = https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/19/4/279

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{{cite journal

| last1 = Gupta

| first1 = Sandeep

| last2 = Ray

| first2 = Kanad

| last3 = Kaiser

| first3 = Shamim

| last4 = Hossain

| first4 = Sazzad

| last5 = Faubert

| first5 = Jocelyn

| title = Enhanced Facial Realism in Personalized Diffusion Models: A Memory-Optimized DreamBooth Implementation for Consumer Hardware

| journal = Algorithms

| volume = 19

| issue = 4

| pages = 257

| year = 2026

| doi = 10.3390/a19040257

| url = https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/19/4/257

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