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Saiful Islam is a mathematician with research interests spanning both the theoretical and applied dimensions of mathematics. His work focuses on computational modeling, numerical analysis, and machine learning applications in environmental fluid dynamics, particularly weather forecasting. He has developed geophysical models for cyclone dynamics and landslide hazard assessment using WRF, Python, and deep learning frameworks. He aims to advance climate science through data-driven mathematical research

• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, University of Dhaka (Dec 2025) CGPA: 3.94/4.00 (2nd in Class)

Thesis: “Potential factors contributing to the extended duration of cyclones after making landfall and its consequences on Bangladesh”

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, University of Dhaka (Oct 2023) CGPA: 3.82/4.00 (1st in Class)

Honors Project: “An Epidemic Model for COVID-19 Spread Incorporating Birth and Death Rates”

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Dhaka Oriental College (2018), GPA: 4.75/5.00
• Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Pir Kashimpur R.N. High School (2016), GPA: 4.72/5.00

• Lecturer (Full-Time), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Presidency University (June 2026 — Present)
• Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Uttara University, Dhaka (May 2026 — June 2026)

• Junior Research Fellow, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (Mar 2025 — Aug 2025) Developed and improved cyclone forecasting models using the WRF (Weather Research and Forecasting) numerical model.
• Research Assistant, University of Dhaka (Dec 2023 — Apr 2024) Applied computational modeling and machine learning to interdisciplinary research projects.
• Computational modeling and numerical analysis
• Machine learning in environmental fluid dynamics
• Weather forecasting and cyclone dynamics
• Landslide hazard assessment
• Epidemiological modeling

• NST Fellowship for MS Thesis, National Science & Technology (2025)
• F. Mujibur Rahman Gold Medal, Excellence in Applied Mathematics, BS (2023)
• University of Dhaka BS Scholarship, Top Academic Performance (2023)

• ICAP-2025 (International Conference on Advances in Physics) — Oral Presentation: “Vertical Wind Shear Dominates Over Sea Surface Temperature in Controlling Tropical Cyclone Persistence: A WRF-Based Analysis of Cyclone Remal (2024)”
• AGU25 Meeting 2025 (New Orleans, LA & Online) — Poster Presentation: “Development of a WRF-Assisted Deep Learning Model for Lightning Forecasting and GIS-Based Risk Analysis in Bangladesh” (Accepted December 2025)
• 2nd ICFS:ITGI 2026 (BUET, Dhaka) — Poster Presentation: “Probabilistic Landslide Hazard Assessment in the Southeastern Hills of Bangladesh: Coupling Convection-Permitting WRF Ensembles with Physically-Based Slope Stability Modeling” (Accepted January 2026)

• Programming & Tools: Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, COMSOL, WRF, GIS
• Modeling & Analysis: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Epidemiological Modeling, Game Theory, Numerical Simulation
• Research Competencies: Research Design, Peer Collaboration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

• Organized International Mathematics Day (200+ participants)
• Led Mathematics Olympiad organizing committee
• Volunteer Student Mentor for junior mathematics students

Professional Memberships

• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
• American Physical Society (APS)
• American Meteorological Society (AMS)