Md. Hasinur Rahaman Khan, PhD
Advisor

Dr. Hasinur Rahaman Khan holds the esteemed position of Professor of Applied Statistics and Data Science at the Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT), Dhaka University. Commencing his journey at Dhaka University as a lecturer in 2005, Dr. Khan has made significant strides in the realm of statistics. His research focuses primarily on statistical models for high-dimensional data, statistical machine learning techniques, data science, Bayesian statistics, biostatistics, public health, and demography.

Dr. Khan boasts an impressive academic pedigree, having authored two books and contributed 50 research articles to esteemed national and international journals. Additionally, he has demonstrated his leadership prowess by securing and spearheading over 18 domestic and foreign research grants. Dr. Khan's proficiency extends to software development, as he has crafted six R packages for the widely-utilized R programming software in Statistics and Machine Learning. Furthermore, Dr. Khan's expertise is recognized in the academic community, as he serves as an editorial member and statistical reviewer for prestigious journals such as PLOS ONE and Chest. Over the course of his career, he has also served as a reviewer for more than a hundred international journals, showcasing his commitment to advancing scholarly research and knowledge dissemination.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to research, Dr. Khan has been honored with various national and international awards. Among his accolades are the Dean's Award from Dhaka University Science Faculty in 2013, 2015, and 2019, as well as the Conference Award for Scientists from the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics in 2015 (Birmingham, UK) and 2016 (Utrecht, The Netherlands).

Dr. Khan's scholarly endeavors extend beyond academia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he conducted notable research on the spread and movement of the virus in Bangladesh. Additionally, he actively shares his insights through various television channels and newspapers. During April 8 2020 and November 25, 2022, Dr. Khan has published total 963 daily bulletin with statistical analysis on Coronavirus Situations in Bangladesh.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Khan serves as the Founding President of the Executive Committee of the ISRT Alumni Association. He is currently serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of the alumni. His unwavering commitment to research, education, and community engagement underscores his invaluable contribution to the academic landscape.