Globe Tech Academy

Education

• PhD in Philosophy at the University of Hull, England, United Kingdom, on a Commonwealth Scholarship.
• BA Honours and MA with the 1st position in the 1st class at the dept. of Philosophy, the University of Dhaka.
• MBA in HRM at Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology.

Publications

(a) Books                                                                                                                     

• Three books were published on cultural anthropology. Three books are catalogued at the library of the University of Toronto, Canada.

(b) Encyclopedia Articles

• Twenty-two (22) articles published in Encyclopedia

(c) Journal Articles

• Over 50 research papers published in academic journals

Teaching

• 32 years of teaching experience (half of in South Asia and half of in Europe and North America)
• Lecturer, Ideal College, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Feb 1990 – Feb 1991)
• Lecturer in Philosophy (1990), Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
• Chairman of the Department of Philosophy in 2001, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
• Professor in 2003, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
• Adjunct Professor (1991– 2008), East-West University, Eastern University, BRAC University, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology
• Visiting Research Scholar/Professor, University of Toronto (2008 – 2012)
• Program Coordinator, AOL College – WS (Apr 2011 – Jun 2012)
• Visiting Professor, University of Malaya, Malaysia (July 2012– Sept 2012)
• Program Coordinator, AOL College – WS (Oct 2012 – Mar 2013)
• Visiting Professor, University of Malaya, Malaysia (Apr 2013 – Oct 2013)
• Visiting Research Scholar, Catholic University of America
• Professor/Instructor, Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada, Seneca College (Toronto)
• Currently, Professor and Researcher, Centennial College, Humanities and Social Sciences, Toronto

 Computer Skills

• Hands-on experience in Windows and Linux system installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of computers and network devices
• Extensive hands-on experience on Desktop, Laptop, Notebook PC maintenance, assembly and software installation
• Expertise in troubleshooting; possess detailed knowledge of implementation of routing/switching, WAN protocols including the TCP/IP protocol suite and multi-protocol routing
• Experience in Linux Networking and Server configuration
• Excellent work experience in installing, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting end-user workstation hardware

Technical Skills

• Database: RDBMS Oracle, MS Access, PL/SQL, MySQL
• Language : C, HTML, ASP HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, CGI, JavaScript
• Networking: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Windows NT (Srvr/wrkstn) 4.0, Windows Vista, Windows 7
• Server: Apache, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, DNS servers
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 95/97/98/2002/XP, DOS, Vista, Windows 7
• E-mail/Groupware: MS Exchange 4.0/5.5 Server, Lotus Notes 3.0/3, Outlook Express
• Application: MS Office 95/97/98/2000, XP, MS Project 98/2000
• Network Tools: LAN card, UTP cables, Fiber optics, connectors R-45, Cable analyzer
• Network Topology: Ethernet, Star, Ring, Mesh
• Protocols : TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Net BEUI
• Hardware: CISCO routers (4000/2500/2600), Hubs/Switches, Cables, PCs
• Troubleshooting: Laptop and Desktop PCs software and hardware conflicts

Career Planning, Counselling, and Mentoring

(i) Counsellor – Academy of Learning College- Warden & Sheppard, Toronto

• Counselling students/clients in need to reduce anxiety, manage stress, cope with difficult/panic situations, persistent empty mood, impulsive behavior, feeling of worthlessness, depression, etc.
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(ii) Mentor – Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), Toronto

• Providing mentoring (voluntarily) service to students/clients, new immigrants, unemployed, laid off people in partnership with TRIEC. The Mentoring Partnership operates as a program of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and is delivered in collaboration with employer and service delivery partners, creating and championing solutions to better integrate skilled immigrants in the labor market.

(iii) Student Counsellor – Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh                           

• Counselling students, dealing with conflict resolution, organizing student welfare programs, finding part-time jobs and scholarships for students, fundraising, job search and employment for students at Post-Secondary Level.

Leadership

• Secretary, Birchmount Bluff’s Neighbourhood Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Formerly Director, Birchmount Bluff’s Neighbourhood Centre, Toronto, Canada
• Mentor, Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), Toronto, Canada
• Vice-President of Bangladesh Philosophical Association and discharged the duties as the Director of the Centre for Philosophical Research and Activities.
• Formerly Secretary-General of Bangladesh Chapter of the Asian Conference of the Religions for Peace (ACRP) – a sister concern of Religions for Peace (RfP), New York.
• Ambassador for Peace, work for global peace through interfaith and intercultural dialogue, respecting multiculturalism and embracing diversity underlying unity.

Research Interest

• Intercultural philosophy
• Cultural anthropology
• Applied ethics
• Social sciences (psychology, sociology)
• Mental health and addictions
• Diversity
• Comparative religions with a specialty in Sufism